As the dank Ume plum rain sky continues, the long-awaited Tendo-sama! !! I took my three-year-old son out and enjoyed Nature at Denoyama Park in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It was fun to drift on the lake in a boat under the blue sky, looking at ducks by the water, the blue sky for the first yellowtail time in a long time, and the carp that came to feed on it. In addition to being on the surface of the lake, the wind was blowing with only a slight flutter of hair at the time of shooting, and I was able to enjoy the coolness.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】高菜肉まん Local gourmet "Takana meat bun" sold only during the winter period The three main ingredients are Takana, bamboo shoots harvested in Gokase In the town, and minced pork. The ingredients are stir-fried with sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce to create the deep delicious taste and aroma of the ingredients. It also comes with Traditional Japanese straw raincoat homemade mustard, so it is recommended when you want to add an accent to the taste. It is a Gastronomical delicacies that is loved both In the town and Town. Please enjoy it.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】花めぐり(羊羹・ゆず羊羹) Handmade yokan "Hana Meguri" is made by simmering red beans from Gokase for a long time and slowly kneading them by hand over a long period of time The taste of red beans can be felt firmly, and the exquisite balance of sweetness and saltiness is a profound taste that makes your eyes open the moment you eat it. Please spend a relaxing time with the rare kama-roasted tea, which is a specialty of Gokase Towns.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】Gokase Yamame "Gokase no Yamame" is made by skewering Gari Yamame raised in the village of Yamame on the Gokase River Minamoto, grilling it on a charcoal fire, and seasoning it "Yamame honeydew" with a sweet and spicy taste, "Yamame shigure-ni" with ginger-flavored seasoning, "Yamame sansho-ni" slowly simmered with sansho flavor, "Yamame kombu roll" wrapped in kelp and slowly simmered and soaked in Yamame dashi soup Gari bones are soft, so children and the elderly can enjoy it with confidence.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】ババクラブかりんとう Mulberry "Karinto" made by the processing group Baba Club in the Nouchi area It is an additive-free snack that is particular about safety and security. Restrooms available are also Adam cookies and longevity crackers. Handmade pickles are also popular.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】 Shiitake Haraki "Raw wood shiitake mushrooms" grown with clear air, fertile soil, and mineral-rich water It is a specialty product that boasts a rich aroma and texture. It is also recommended as a gift for your loved ones.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】Gokase Wine Gokase Winery stands on a hilltop at an elevation of 660 meters in the midst of rich nature Clear water and climate with drastic temperature differences nurture grapes with an exquisite balance of Sugar and acidity. "I want to make wine using 100% Local grapes." With this in mind, the Winery was completed in 2005. Wine made from freshly harvested grapes is a Gari with a fresh Roux finish. Please enjoy the wine made from 100% Gokase grapes packed with the aroma of the earth. Introduction to < wine> ■ Niagara (white, sweet, No. 1 in popularity) Grape variety "Niagara" A white wine characterized by a beautiful golden color using the grape variety "Niagara" for raw consumption. It is a refreshing sweet wine with a fresh aroma added to the aroma reminiscent of osmanthus. ■ Delaware (white, slightly sweet) Grape variety "Delaware" A "Delaware" white wine with a slight yellow hue that is easy on the eyes. The refreshing aroma reminiscent of citrus and the fresh acidity go well with all meat dishes. ■ Chardonnay (white, slightly dry) Grape variety "Chardonnay" Beautiful light yellow-green "Chardonnay" reminiscent of young shoots of Gokase The light acidity is refreshing and you can enjoy a refreshing aftertaste. The clean, slightly dry taste goes well with Japanese food made with fish. Campbell Early (rosé, slightly sweet) Grape variety "Campbell Early" A slightly sweet rosé wine that tightly encapsulates the original fresh aroma and sweetness of grapes. It is an impressive one with a vivid color that seems to capture the sunset falling in Mulberry. ■ Sunset Yuhi (red, dry) Grape varieties "Merlot", "Petit Verdeaux" "Merlot" and "Petit Verdeaux" were carefully Aged in barrels for one year. It is an easy-to-drink light-bodied red wine with a harmony of soft acidity and astringency. ■Juju Juju (sparkling, white) Grape variety "Niagara" The scent of "Niagara" has been retained, but it has been reborn as a refreshing Niagara by making it sparkling. It is refreshing to drink. ■ Sakura Mai Obu (Sparkling Rosé) Grape variety "Campbell Early" A sparkling wine made from the raw edible black grape "Campbell Early". Enjoy the Aged Taste. ■ Ryoka Ryoka (sparkling, white) Grape variety "Chardonnay" Sparkling wine using "Chardonnay". It has a youthful and refreshing fruit aroma and is characterized by moderate acidity. It has a dry and sharp taste. It goes great with fish dishes. ■ Akane (red, dry) It is a half bottle (360 ml). We named it "Akane" so that you can imagine the beautiful autumn sky of the sunset seen from Gokase Winery. A red wine with a focus on Merlot. The dry "Akane" has a light taste that is laid in a stainless steel tank. It is characterized by a light astringency and a refreshing acidity. Other, a half (360ml) bottle of Niagara Rosé Chardonnay There are.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Specialty Products・Souvenirs】釜炒り茶 Tea produced by roasting tea leaves in a kettle without steaming them. This manufacturing method is similar to oolong tea, and can highlight the original aroma of Tea. Compared to general steamed tea, it boasts a refreshing taste and aroma that can be drunk as many times as you want.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Hinataji Izakaya "Hinataji" in the Kuraoka area It is an izakaya where you can also do karaoke, and it is crowded with Local people. In the summer, you can also enjoy the beer garden. Due to Not open, it is better to contact Phone in advance when Use. 【Business hours】Please contact us 【Store holiday】Not opens 【Inquiry】 〒882-1201 3263 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-83-2360

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Yakitori Masa-chan The night in Gokase Towns is still here "Yakitori Masa-chan" If you drink a wide variety of yakitori and cold beer, you will be a splendid Gokase person! In addition to yakitori, we have Gastronomical delicacies that we are proud of! 【Business hours】17:00~ 【Store holiday】Sunday 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 10650-5 Sankasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone: 0982- 82‐1541

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Takaraten Use snacks from the second party. When you come to the store, please check by Phone in advance. 【Business hours】 19:00~25:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 10650-1 Sankasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-82-1539

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Akaneya Chabo "Akaneya Chabo" with a shop on a Elevated terraces It opened in 2021 as a café with a view of Mt. Aso. The burgers that are perfect for lunch and the limited lunches that change monthly are also popular. And this is the only "restaurant where you can eat with your dog" in Gokase Towns. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Store holiday】Wednesday 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Gokase Towns Sankasho 67 Phone: 0982-82-1107

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Rest House Shima "Rest House & Guesthouse Shima" along the Gokase River on National Route 265 Here, you can enjoy seafood chanpon and Takachiho beef set meal. In particular, Champon has plenty of ingredients and is full of Volume! Please feel free to stop by just for a meal. 【Business hours】Not opens 【Inquiry】 〒882-1201 4871-1 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone: 0982-83-2837

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 IL gardino della corasita The garden café-style restaurant "IL gardino della corasita" operated by the restaurant "Auberge corasita" run by Tomatoes farmers (IL gardino della corasita means corasita garden in Italian.) Dinner Use will be accepted Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on days when there is no Use for inn nights. Use for lunches, celebrations, banquets, training, etc. 【Business hours】 By reservation only Lunch 11:30-13:30 (L.O.13:00) Dinner 17:00-20:30 (L.O.20:00) 【Regular holiday】Not opens * Please note that if you are staying at the inn on your desired day, we cannot accept dinner. * Information on outdoor (garden) seats depends on the season and weather, please contact us at the time of reservation for details.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 CORASITA It is a By reservation only restaurant where you can Fun traditional Italian home cooking, mainly from Tuscany, using the proud Tomatoes grown on the company's own farm by the owner Hiromi Fujiki, who is a qualified Italian food researcher. Dinner Use will be accepted Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on days when there is no Use for inn nights. Use for lunches, celebrations, banquets, training, etc. 【Business hours】 By reservation only Lunch 11:30-13:30 (L.O.13:00) Dinner 17:00-20:30 (L.O.20:00) 【Regular holiday】Not opens * Please note that if you are staying at the inn on your desired day, we cannot accept dinner. 【Inquiry】Phone number: 0982-83-2017

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Kurunkonne A coffee shop where you can read manga in Gokase Towns "Kurunkonne" This is also a healing place, so you can refresh yourself. Held in Events every month, so why not Squid yourself as a reward? The owner's signature takoyaki and Oyster veggie hot Mr./Ms., as well as Other café menu and desserts are also substantial. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 *Restrooms available 【Regular holiday】Refer to the business day calendar 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 9719-1 Sankasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-82-0308

[? Summer Gokase 2024 Campaign ?] I will do it again this year! Instagram Campaigns ?✨ Please post a photo of your favorite or favorite "summer scenery" (people, buildings, nature, etc.) in Gokase In the town with #Gokase ##Summer Gokase 2024 and Instagram! One person will receive a Gokase Town Specialty Products every day during the period! In addition, excellent works include an assortment of Specialty Products of Gokase Towns! !! The works posted will be introduced on the social media of the Gokase Tourist Association at any time. Period: Monday, July 22, 2024 to Saturday, August 31, 2024 * The period is subject to change depending on the situation. 【Gift Details】 (Contents are subject to change.) ） "Gold Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Silver Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Bronze Award" ... Assortment Town Specialty Products Gokase "Mainichi Award" ... Gokase Town Specialty Products 1 person per day during the period 【Eligibility】Those who have agreed to the Use terms and conditions 【How to apply】 (1) Follow the Instagram (@gokase_kanko) of "Gokase Tourist Association" (2) Posted Spring photos taken in Gokase Towns on Instagram with the hashtags "#Gokase" and "#Summer Gokase 2024" ■ Anyone can apply as long as it is a summer photo taken in Gokase In the town. ■ Those who are selected will be contacted from the Instagram Account @gokase_kanko (Gokase Tourist Association). (If you do not reply within 2 weeks, it will be invalid.) ■ Opening to the public will not be Subjected if you have set DM to reject DMs or if your Account is set to private. ■ When shooting, please pay attention to the portrait rights of the subject person, and please observe good manners, such as obtaining permission if necessary. ■ post photos will be Publication on the website of Gokase Tourist Association or various social media. Publication does not constitute an award for the Mainichi Award. * Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourist Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. Please come and find your "favorite" summer Gokase, because ? the hot days are already continuing, so please ⚠️ do not forget to replenish water and salt and be careful of heat stroke

7/15 (Mon) Gion Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival ⛩️✨ On Monday, July 15th, a summer Annual Grand Festival called "Gion Mr./Ms." was ? Held in at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area Starting with the Morimaki Shinto ritual, ceremonies, Kagura Dedication, Shinko Festival, performance ... It was ?? a lot of Mr./Ms. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, Mr./Ms.?but by the end of the Shinko Festival, it was ☀️ clear However, despite the rain, many people from inside and outside the town, inside and outside the prefecture, and even from outside the country enjoyed ?✨ the festivals from the morning It's ?? wonderful that the festival that the local people have cherished are now known and enjoyed by people in the many like this I would like to continue to carefully pass on this tradition to the future.

7/6 (Sat) Star Party? On the night of Saturday, July 6th, just before Tanabata, I visited ?✨ Nature star party where Gokase School is Held in irregularly This time, Mr./Ms. star lovers gathered in Gokase Winery to enjoy ? the starry sky On this day, there were few clouds, and I was able ?? to see a sky full of stars in good weather The sky of Gokase is truly beautiful in the starry sky at sunset, and ?? I would ?✨ like to protect this charm forever and transmit it to many people

[? Gokase Hanami 2024? Result Announcement] Thank you for waiting! !️ This is the ?? announcement of the results of "Gokase Hanami 2024" The total number of votes this time was 116 many thank ✍️✨ you Restrooms available ? your vote Now, let's get to the ??? results [? Gold Award] Mr. @gokase_pan (Josenji Temple Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Rain and Night) [? Silver Prize] Mr. @sakai_0808 (Shinsui Park cherry blossom viewing camp at night) [? Bronze Award] Mr. @niidome2110 (Josenji Temple at dusk Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)) Congratulations ㊗️?? to all the winners In addition, everyone who participated Restrooms available ?✨ applied for many By the way...... In the near future, we will be announcing a photo contest Held in on Instagram with the theme of summer Gokase, so ?? please join ? us again

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 Bar EL CAMPO Hideaway in the forest "Bar EL CAMPO" You can spend a relaxing time in the log House store, surrounded by mountains. There is a wide variety of cocktails and whiskeys that the master is particular about. Please also enjoy the "El Campo Burger" that can only be eaten here using Deer meat. 【Business hours】Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 15:00~24:00　 　* Monday ~ Thursday is by reservation only. Please contact us at least one day in advance. 【Inquiry】〒882-1201 Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 872-1 Kuraoka Phone number: 080-9799-0094

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Enohoya Soba (buckwheat noodles) right next to the Clear streams where Yamame grows "Enoha's House" Here, you can enjoy Yamame dishes grown in the clear water of Gokase. In addition to grilled Yamame with salt and honeydew, you can also taste "Yamame sashimi" that can only be enjoyed fresh. There is a Yamame fishing pond nearby, and you can easily experience Yamame fishing. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year 【Inquiry】〒882-1201 4615 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-83-2321

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Gourmet】Food Village Gogo Lunch with plenty of Volume during the day and Local people at night "Food Village Gogo" You can dine while looking at the Sankasho River. We recommend the charcoal-grilled chicken and kamaage Udon noodles that the restaurant is proud of. 【Business hours】Lunch 11:00~13:30(LO 13:15)/Evening 17:30~21:30(LO 21:00) 【Regular holiday】Monday 【Inquiry】〒882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Gokase Towns Sankasho 1287-3 Phone number: 0982-82-0635 (It is better to make a reservation at night)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Grapes on the clouds Gokase Winery's premises restaurant "Grapes on the Clouds" Local ingredients and freshly picked Yamame dishes are served buffet style. Curry made with Gokase wine is also popular. Enjoy as many menus as you like, from salads to desserts! 【Business hours】11:00~15:00(LO 14:30) 【Regular holiday】Wednesday and Thursday 【Inquiry】〒882-1202 Miyazaki Prefecture 4847-1 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry-gun, Nishiusuki-gun Phone number: 0982-73-5470

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 Gokase Hot Spring Mori no Inn Kiji Indoor "Restaurant Gose" You can enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes. We offer a special menu with ingredients that match the seasons of the time, such as the brand "Takachiho beef" that has won awards at the National Wagyu Beef Ability Co-Promotion Association, which goes well with "Gokase wine" made from 100% Gokase grapes, "Yamame" grilled with salt, and "wild vegetables" tempura. 【Business hours】Lunch time 11:00~15:00 / Dinner time 17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday *Please check the Regular holiday on the official website 【Inquiry】〒882-1203 9223 Sangasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number 0982-82-1115 Fax 0982-82-1145

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Shopping and Souvenirs】Sunset Village Product Hall On the premises of Gokase Winery, "Sunset Village Product Hall" Fresh vegetables picked in the morning brought by Local people, as well as a wide variety of kama-roasted tea and processing products. 【Business hours】 9:00~17:00 【Store holiday】Thursday [Inquiry] 0982-73-5471

Sunday, July 7 Sunset Village Kids Festa ~Tanabata Festival~ Yesterday, 7/7 (Sunday), the collaboration event "Sunset Village Kids Festa ~Tanabata Festival~" was Held in at the Wind Hall in Gokase Winery ? ? ? ??✨ and the Sunset Village Promotion Conference and the Child-Rearing Support Center It's like a wind hall ... The wind was quite strong, but it couldn't have ?☀️ been a sunnier day It doesn't matter! The children are full of ?✨ energy There was a water play booth set up at the venue! Fire water guns in the pool, fly various soap jade, play with water balloon yo-yos... It was a great success from morning until the end of the ?? event At the stage presentation, I moved my body with the music in rhythmics, sang together in a mini concert, read Picture books and watched and listened seriously to the Panel Theater with great interest ... The hula dance in a special collaboration with the Local brass band "G Band" was also a great Gari ?? Restrooms available were also available for wind instruments, percussion instruments, and koto, and the children were ?? very excited about the live instruments that they rarely touch It was ??? very crowded with Mr./Ms. Stalls such as BLANCO ice cream Mr./Ms. Stalls from the neighboring Yamato Town, drinks and food that both children and Adult are happy with, and fun raffles On the second floor of the cool wine hall, a photo exhibition and photo session Mr./Ms. Midori Tsunoda were also Held in, and ? she took ?✨ a Mr./Ms.lot of photos of the wonderful and new scenery of Gokase On the same floor, there was a nursing room and a rest room, and it was ?? friendly to small children In the afternoon, all the visitors wrote their wishes on strips of paper and tied them to the bamboo, and the bamboo, ? which had been naked, was decorated with vivid colors, and it seemed ?✨ that and ? heart was washed by the gentle requests with a lot of individuality At the venue, which was designed to be comfortable for parents and Mr./Ms., the children who played to their heart's content were drenched from head to toe and went home ?? with smiles of great satisfaction ? Places and opportunities where children can smile and enjoy themselves to the fullest are precious, and ?✨ it was a great day that I ??? wish there would be more and more wonderful events like this

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Shopping and Souvenirs】Barba House "Baba House" on the premises of Miyazaki Chabo. Here you can buy Tea from Miyazaki Chabo and sweets from Baba Club. 〇Inquiries 〒882-1202 4805-4 Mulberry Nouchi, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-82-0211

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Shopping and Souvenirs】Gokase Winery Wine Hall At Gokase Winery, all Mr./Ms. of the Local Cultivation farmers use 100% of the grapes grown while facing the harsh but rich Nature. The "Wine Pavilion" where such proud wines are available The popular NO.1 Niagara is Aged in a tank, and the "Niagara Premium" with its calm aroma and mellow taste is limited to the wine hall. 【Business hours】9:30~17:00 【Store holiday】Year-end and New Year holidays 【Inquiry】Phone number: 0982-73-5477

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Shopping and Souvenirs】Special Product Center Gokase Along National Route 218, on the border of Miyazaki Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefectures, "Specialty Center Gokase" Fresh vegetables made by farmers Mr./Ms. Specialty Products and Local in Gokase In the town are lined up. At the Shokudo, you can enjoy "Gokase Udon noodles and buckwheat noodles" with a whole honeydew stewed Yamame grown in Gokase, and "Tokuhor Bowl" that won the Grand Prix in the Miyazaki B-class gourmet contest. 〇Business hours 【Shop】9:00~18:00 【Shokudo】11:00~16:00 〇Regular holiday 【Shop】Open open all year 【Shokudo】Year-end and New Year holidays 〇Inquiries Phone: 0982-82-1400 Fax: 0982-82-1252