Dawn of Inuyama Castle Inuyama City, Aichi

During a recent visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Japan, I was enchanted by the beautiful white-walled townscape and the rich history and art it held. The serene atmosphere along the Kurashiki River, with its white-walled warehouses and willow trees, offered a truly unique and charming experience. Exploring the traditional buildings and modern shops, such as the Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim stores, was a delight. The area was bustling with tourists. I spent an entire day enjoying myself in the history, art, and culture of this remarkable quarter and look forward to returning in the future.

It's amazing to hear about Shirakawago, located in Gifu Prefecture. It's not just a beautiful spot, but it offers so much more. The village's Gassho-style houses, with over 100 buildings of this style still standing, are truly remarkable. I enjoyed the experience the traditional Japanese scenery and rural ways of life there. The rich history of the area dating back to 7000 B.C. is truly awe-inspiring. The iconic gassho-style houses with their large thatched roofs resembling hands joined in prayer are such a beautiful representation of the village's unique culture.

Hachiji Koshoji Temple. It is a classic composition for this period. Nagoya, Aichi

A view of Nagoya from Kiso Mikawa for this Period only.

This is an introduction to the "Takabocchi Highlands" on the border of Okaya City and Shiojiri City, next to Kankochi Suwa. The Takabocchi Highlands is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. You can enjoy a 360° panorama in the midst of Nature. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, the Central Alps, Mt. Ontake, and Mt. Norikura. The alpine plant Renge azalea was blooming bright red. * High Bocce Skyline is closed from early December to late April during the winter season.

It is said that the name "Fighting Dragon Nada" in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture comes from the Chinese poet Liangchuan Hoshiiwa, who visited this area at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, and when he saw the torrent stream flowing down through the rocky area, he imagined the dynamism of two giant dragons and chanted "Standing like a white wave cloud and singing water."

Kannonji Temple, located in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, is said to have been founded by Hodo Sennin in the 4th year of Yoro (720). It is also a famous temple called Hydrangea Temple, and many Worshippers come during the season. Famous hydrangeas, but Dharma is also Restrooms available.

Kankochi Suwa!!!　 Introducing the Takashima Castle Festival! May 26, 2024 (the fourth Sunday in May every year). The 55th Takashima Castle Festival was held in. This year, 19 groups presented on stage. Hip-hop dances, Japan dances, Drum, singer singing, Restrooms available and the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps (arquebus) were Restrooms available.　 　The Gun Squad made a strong impression on me. Restrooms available even in Japan.　The arquebus is about 430 years old Restrooms available and I think that there are few people who have traditionally preserved the ones that can be used today Squid　The people who protect the arquebus and carry on the tradition are the people of the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps.　That's why arquebuses can be seen at events such as Matsumoto Castle.　The gunners brought several types of arquebuses.　To the untrained eye, I saw two types of arquebuses.　The first is the bantsu (infantry gun), and the next is the medium tube (medium gun).　They fired blanks in several different formations.　It was a great impact sound!　Finally, a batter from Suwa shot the middle tube. It was a huge sound that seemed to cut through the space we were in.　It was really amazing, and I felt wonderful! Drum performances, children's Hip-Hop dances, and families came to watch.　In this festival, you can buy specialties from Stalls, sister cities, and friendship cities, and you can also do tree climbing!!　 We were blessed with good weather and many citizens came to the event. If you have the opportunity to come to the Takashima Castle Festival, please come and enjoy it!

The best breakfast on the Highlands of Shinshu. Would you like to experience Breakfast on a Highlands with a breeze of 1600m Elevation? Please spend a luxurious time while looking at the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. ●Period Monday, July 1, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 (*Blackout dates and regular holidays July: 4, 13~15 | August: 10~18, 29 | September: 5, 12, 14~16, 19, 21~23, 26 (as of June 13, 2024) Limited to 20 people per day Reservation required ●Fee 1,800 yen (tax included) ●Business hours 9：00～11：00 Application & Venue Falling ~A stylish café attached to a mountain hut~ ●Address: Nagano Suwa City Kirigamine Kurumayama TEL 　0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation directly by Phone * From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., it is Restrooms available that it may be difficult to connect Gari Phone. Breakfast at the ≪Kirigamine. Squid Plan ≫ Breakfast is served elegantly on the terrace of the mountain hut with a view of the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. This is an individual plan with Privileges such as Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Ticket and original pin badges. ●Where to apply Falling TEL 0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation by Phone. ●Access ‣About 30 minutes by car from Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Suwa Lakeside ‣From the Chuo Expressway Suwa interchange, via Prefectural Road 40 (Line Kirigamine Lake Shirakaba), about 40 minutes by car * Restrooms available the number of parking lots is limited, and it is Restrooms available that parking may not be possible. Please note that it can be very crowded on weekends and during the season. ●Other ▷ Reception until noon the day before ▷ Cancellations on the day will be charged one person 1,800 yen. ▷ Limited to 20 people per day ▷ Restrooms available are very crowded on weekends and during the season, and reservations may fill up relatively early. ▷ Please note that parking and breakfast are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. ▷ Restrooms available may not be possible due to stormy weather. With nice Privileges! ★ Privileges 1 Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Round-trip Ticket Privileges period: July 13, 2024 ~ August 25, 2024 Lift hours 9:00~16:00 * It is Restrooms available that Lift business may not be possible due to stormy weather. Address 長野県Suwa City上Suwa 13338−41 Restrooms available (Kirigamine Ski Resort parking lot about 200 cars) Access About 5 minutes by car from Kurumayama shoulder, about 2 minutes by car from Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center parking lot ★ Privileges 2 Kirigamine Highlands "Original Pin Badge" Present! Privileges period: July 1, 2024 ~ July 12, August 26 ~ September 30, 2024 * The batch of photos is from 2022.

Katahara Hot Spring Hydrangea Village. It was a masterpiece. Gamagori City, Aichi Early June 2024

!! Suwa Kirigamine Highlands in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. It is also a scenic spot that Suwa is proud of, where you can enjoy alpine plants in all four seasons. It is a ?️ sacred place for gliders in Japan In Kirigamine, this is also a "daylily Cluster of trees" of domestic one of the best. Representative flower of the Highlands in July. It is a member of the Liliaceae family and produces yellow flowers close to the orange that bloom in the green area of the Highlands ? Every year in July, Kirigamine is a popular flower that causes traffic jams. In the hot season, please ♪ enjoy an elegant time at the summer resort of the Highlands

The Katsura River streams through the area of Yamanashi Prefecture. This river is Famous for sweetfish anglers as a fishing Spot one of the most the Kanto region. On the other hand, the current situation is that it is not known to the general public. I want more people to know about the Katsura River and sweetfish, which are local tourist resources. And I want to revitalize and promote the region. Squid, we have developed Specialty Products. In particular, this sweetfish sandwich is a rare product that you should try at least once. Sweet and spicy honeydew stew, confit with olive oil and garlic, It is a set of 3 types of fried foods that are fried and entwined with sauce.

I took an aerial view of Aragi Island from a bird's-eye view. Actually, it was shaped like this. Aragi Island, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture * Flight permission from Aritagawa Town * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

Gyoikou is a plant of the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Sakura is a cultivation variety native to Japan that was born based on the Oshima cherry tree. The name has been seen since the middle of the Edo period, and its origin is close to the yellow color of aristocratic clothing. Another name seems to be "misogi (exorcism)".　 　The yellow of the robe in this photo is the yellow of the "Akiba Shrine" in Shimizu Town, Suwa City.　This shrine has a number of large zelkova trees, and there are about three Shrine at the base, making it a very fantastic shrine that seems to appear in yellowtail work. 　If you enter the Akiba Shrine and go to the back on the left, you will find this robe yellow.　This cherry blossom blooms about two weeks later than Someiyoshino, and usually blooms ? around Golden Week!　The time of year is about the same time as the Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura).　At the beginning of blooming, the inside of the petals is light green, and near the end of the flower, a light pink streak appears in the center!　The trees have lost their momentum since the past, but as it is written on the signboard, the average age of the trees seems to be about 20 years. If you look closely, you can see that the tree was planted on May 25, 1975, so it is 49 years old this year. It's amazing, isn't it!!　Also, don't you ♪ think that unlike the famous pink cherry blossoms, they are pale yellow-green and give off a wonderful color? After Someiyoshino, it is a pleasure every year to see the Double Cherry Blossom(Yae zakura) and this mii yellow.　 Answer! This cherry blossom was written in post English by me on Instagram on January 18 of this year, and the "light green colored cherry blossom" was the yellow of ♪ this Akiba Shrine's robe Please take a look at the post in English. Also, as far as I know, it is a facility in Suwa City, but there was also a green cherry blossom that seemed to be a yellow robe on the premises of the pruned tree recycling facility (former Suwa City Cleaning Center) in Suwa City. This is a facility in Suwa City, so please take a look when you go to recycle pruned trees in early spring. 　 From next year onwards, if you can't make it in time for Someiyoshino around April, please add it to your options to see Mii Huang. Especially in Suwa City and Town/Village six cities near Suwa, there are such unusual cherry blossoms here! If you have any Information, not just cherry blossoms, I would ♪ like to go as much as possible!! Suwa Tourist Association We look forward to following you → @suwa_nagano Instagram!

One at Ryutan Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. The well-kept Japanese Garden was very beautiful.

One at Ryuunji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is home to the world's largest Hannya Heart Sutra (16 meters wide × 4 meters high), which was Dedication by calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa. Squid may be hard to see in the photo, but when I actually saw it in front of me, I was overwhelmed by its size.

The name Gozaishi Shrine comes from the fact that Prince Satake Yoshitaka, the lord of Akita Domain, sat down to rest when he toured Lake Tazawa in the 3rd year of Keian (1650). Spot is a popular spot ? for stargazing at night

Gozaishi Shrine Torii (shrine gate) The name Gozaishi Shrine comes from the fact that Prince Satake Yoshitaka, the lord of Akita Domain, sat down to rest when he toured Lake Tazawa in the 3rd year of Keian (1650). Spot is a popular spot ? for stargazing at night

It is located in Maki Manoon Nature Park, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture Summerless Waterfall Fallen trees and you can feel the long age. It's a very cool place because I don't know summer.

Koshu Katsuragawa sweetfish stewed with honeydew and confit. The Katsura River starts at At the foot of Mt. and stream the county area of Yamanashi Prefecture. In particular, the Katsura River, which stream through Uenohara City, is an important Tourist Resources that can be proud of both inside and outside the city, stream the sight of the spectacular scenery that you see is magnificent. In addition, since the Edo period, sweetfish from the Katsura River has gained popularity among people traveling along the Koshu-kaido as a Specialties of Uenohara. This sweetfish, which was once lost due to the construction of the Sagami Dam, has been revived in modern times thanks to the hard work of the Local Katsura River Fisheries Cooperative. Even now, many anglers visit the Katsura River during the season, bringing liveliness to the city. Using the wonderful scenery of the Katsura River and Uenohara's Specialties of Sweetfish as an opportunity, we would like to deliver the charm of the city to even more people. I want to liven up the community. Specialty products have been developed from such thoughts.

A red Torii (shrine gate) ⛩️ gate photographed at Mt. Hotayama Soeiji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture The weather was cloudy, but the darkness added to the silence On the way, we had Dango with a history of more than 150 years

Osaka Castle, also known as "Osaka-jo" in Japanese, is a five-story iconic symbol of Japan with a history spanning nearly 450 years. It stands as a testament to Japan's rich past and is a must-visit for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the country's history and architectural wonders. This popular landmark attracts both local and international visitors year-round, offering a glimpse into Japan's fascinating past and captivating with its timeless beauty.

Sunset on Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Uji City, Kyoto Ujigawa cormorants are said to have already been practiced in the Heian period, and have a long history Impression when I saw it for the first time, it was ? a mysterious sight with a female cormorant being active I didn't know if flash photography was good for animals, so I dared to shoot without flash

A townscape that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to Edo Narai juku, Nagano There was also a large Kiso Bridge nearby, and it was a ? place where you could feel the history

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae (baikamo), which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae (baikamo), which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water turbine in Shinno, Kamikawa, Hyogo It is said to have existed since before the 6th year of Genroku (1693), and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum flower algae (baikamo), which only live in Clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter Rich in nature rural scenery and beautiful original scenery that should be protected. There is ? a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Katakurakan (Nationally Important Designated Cultural Property) 　It is a day trip bathing facility located about 7 minutes on foot from Kamisuwa Station. It was also the location of the movie "Thermae Romae II", and there is also a famous bath in Suwa City. 　It is a 1.1m deep bath called the "1,000-person bath", and you can stand up and enter! You will be surprised when you tell them. The bottom of the public bath is paved with jade gravel, which stimulates the soles of the feet comfortably.　It's the perfect bath for a tired body! Even in the hot summer, Kamisuwa Hot Spring ♨ is recommended 　You can also take a day trip here, so please enjoy it together with the historical architecture! search Ward → Katakurakan Sennin Bath