Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! The sightseeing spot we will introduce this time is "Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Tourist Exchange Center ODORICO Shop". Come to Kawazu to Tarako! !! The store sells fresh vegetables, citrus fruits, fresh flowers, etc. Locals are also purveyors. Souvenirs unique to the local area using local wasabi and tangerines are also plentiful. ODORICO goods with the motif of the dancers of Yasunari Kawabata's "Izu no Odoriko" are also on sale. There is also a tourist information center next door. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Tourist Exchange Center ODORICO Kiosk 【Address】Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 72-12 Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0330 【Business hours】8:00~15:00 8:00~17:00 during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 【Regular holiday】New Year's Day Other year-end cleaning days 【Parking lot】Yes

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Izu Shirahama Tourism Association! Shimoda City Shirahama is located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula and is a tourist destination with abundant nature and beautiful sea. Access to Shimoda City Shirahama ・ Direct connection from JR Tokyo Station, about 2 hours 45 minutes by Use Limited Express Odoriko ・Use Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Station for about 2 hours and 30 minutes ・About 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Tomei Atsugi Interchange ・About 2 hours by car from Tomei Numazu Interchange It has become. Shirahama in Shimoda City is the finest resort area closest to the city center, and three unique beaches await you. As the name suggests, it is a series of beautiful white sand beaches, offering a paradise-like experience for those who visit it. ■■Recommended Beaches in Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇Shirahama Ohama Beach Beaches is the largest beach on the Izu Peninsula, stretching for about 800 meters from north to south, with vast white sand. The most popular beach in the Shirahama area, with its pure white sand and sky blue, is visited by many beachgoers of all ages and genders. Along the national highway that runs in front of Shirahama Ohama Beach, there are rental shops and restaurants selling marine goods such as parasols and summer beds. ◇Shirahama Central Beach It is a Beaches that has been selected as "88 best bathing beaches in Japan" and "100 best bathing beaches in Japan". There is also a rocky area, so you can enjoy playing on the beach. In addition, it is surrounded by a breakwater and the waves are calm, so it is safe for children. ◇Shirahama Itado Beach Isshiki Coast It is a coast to the north of the Shirahama coast. The island called Ryugu Island is surrounded by a beach, so it is ideal for playing on the beach. You can also enjoy Diving with bare hands, snorkeling and fishing in the Cove. Shirahama in Shimoda City is also a popular spot for surfers, and even beginners can rest assured when the waves are Small time. Come and enjoy the Beaches, surfing, and beautiful sunset on the coast of Shirahama in Shimoda City. ■■Recommended sightseeing spots in Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇Shirahama Shrine Located between the Shirahama Ohama Coast and the Shirahama Central Coast, it is the oldest shrine on the Izu Peninsula with a history of 2400 years. The god of Marriage and God of childbirth is enshrined. ◇Shirahama Cherry Blossom Village In the park near Shirahama Shrine, you can see about 100 cherry trees, including the early blooming "Shirahama Ikona" that begins to bloom in late January and the "Shirahama Cherry Blossom" that begins to bloom in late February. From the observatory in the park, you can enjoy a superb view of the white beach below. ◇ Mihogasaki Promenade If you go down to the seaside from the promenade, which is about 2 minutes by car from Shirahama, you will find the "Mihogasaki Ruins" where scented balls made around the 5th century were discovered. ◇Mt. Takane Elevation is 343 meters, and you can enjoy climbing for about 20 minutes to the top. From the top, you can overlook the Shirahama coast, Izu Nanashima, the cityscape of Shimoda City, and Mt. Fuji. 、 ■■Recommended event Information for Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇ Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival Shirahama is also an aloe production area due to its warm climate, and the Itado District is called "Aloe Village" because the entire area is dyed bright red during the flowering season from December to January. During this flowering period, the "Aloe Flower Festival" is held. At the Aloe Village, where the event will be held, shops will be lined up and Specialty products such as aloe products and Sanma sushi will be sold. Enjoy Shirahama's exquisite gourmet food. ◇Izu-Shirahama Sea Festival Noryo Fireworks Display It is a summer tradition in Shirahama held every July. The fireworks festival that colors the summer night sky is crowded with many tourists every year. In 2023, 1173 fireworks were launched. ■■Features of Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ Shirahama in Shimoda City is an attractive area with its beautiful sea and rich nature. You can enjoy the feeling of a tropical country with the beautiful blue sea of white sand and white sand beaches. There are many Accommodations in Shirahama such as hotels, minshuku, inns, Pension, and guest House. Use it according to your travel plan! COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended Information on Shimoda City Shirahama, so thank you.

The 33rd Park Greening Festival At the central plaza, Hawaiian music and the Soran dance will be performed, making this a popular event where people can grow closer to greenery and appreciate the importance of nature! Saturday, May 11, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 12, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Isehara City General Sports Park (Nishitomioka 320) * Green flea market * Craft workshop using thinned wood * Distribution of saplings of the resilient sunflower and bellflower seedlings, among other offerings Concurrent events * Recycling Exhibition (Contact: Cleaning and Recycling Division 0463-94-7502) Sales of about 300 pieces of furniture repaired by the Silver Human Resources Center from items collected by the city as bulky waste, among other items * Isehara Environmental Exhibition (Contact: Environmental Measures Division 0463-94-4737) Electric vehicle test drives and eco-driving diagnostics (advance registration accepted from April 15) Hands-on craft experience corners Quiz rally (prizes available), among other activities Note: until 3:00 PM on both days * Everyday Life Exhibition (Contact: Human Rights and Public Relations Consultation Division 0463-94-4717) Panel exhibition on fraudulent business practices Distribution of educational materials to prevent consumer troubles, among other offerings Note: Saturday, May 11 only * New Physical Fitness Test (Contact: Sports Division 0463-94-4628) Measurements of grip strength, seated forward bend, sit-ups and other tests for adults Note: Sunday, May 12 — 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ⁂ Inquiries ⁂ Midori Park Division 0463-94-4759

Golden Week second half begins! Route 38 is full of license plates from outside the prefecture and other regions, and roadside tourist spots are bustling with many visitors. 《A Little Detour in Shintoku》 ★Karikachi Pass There is a bit of wind today, but you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Tokachi Plain from the observation deck. ★The Big Curve Remains of the old Karikachi Line track visible from the parking area at the 5th station of Karikachi Pass. ★Karikachi Kogen Park The Karikachi Kogen Eco Trolley Railway and horseback riding attract families, and cherry blossoms are still enjoyable while the ume trees in the plum grove are beginning to bloom. ★Bear Mountain You can see brown bears in a setting close to their natural habitat, and a bear-watching bus runs close to the bears. ★Ozasagawa Bridge A bridge of the old Karikachi Line over the Ozasagawa River, which runs beside Nomura Curry. ★Yorkshire Farm From the road you can see sheep grazing or lying down. ★Soba Hall You can savor Shintoku soba, the town’s specialty. ★Village 432 In addition to dining, you can enjoy a tranquil scene of horses grazing. ★SL Square A D51 locomotive that ran on the old Karikachi Line is displayed here, and you can walk along the former track. ★Shintoku Shrine A few Ezo yama-zakura cherry trees remain, and spring flowers such as forsythia, Japanese plum, and dandelions welcome visitors. Until the 5th, food trucks and stalls are set up on the shrine grounds and the area is lit up at night.

Sagami Kokunomachi Festival (Sagami Kokunomachi) Sunday, May 5 — 9:30 AM Held at Kamisorizan in Oiso Town and other sites The Sagami Kokunomachi Festival brings together six shrines from the old Sagami Province, designated as an intangible folk cultural property of the prefecture Each shrine’s mikoshi will parade toward Kamisorizan At noon, the representative ritual called the "Za Mondō" will take place Ichinomiya: Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town) Ninomiya: Kawakusu Shrine (Ninomiya Town) Sannomiya: Hibita Shrine (Isehara City) — departs at 10:20 AM Yoninomiya: Maedori Shrine (Hiratsuka) Ikoku-Issha: Hiratsuka Hachimangu (Hiratsuka) Sosha: Rokasho Shrine (Oiso Town) Parking is limited; please use public transportation From Oiso Station, take a 10-minute bus, get off at Oiso Prince Hotel, then a 10-minute walk Note: Partial road closures around Aishinba (Oyaba) and Kamisorizan 9:00 AM–6:00 PM For details, please see the Rokasho Shrine website.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe LOAFER". ・6 minutes walk from Kawazu Station We offer our signature pasta made with homemade bacon. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Cafe LOAFER 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 419-3 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-0629 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Sundays 【Parking lot】Yes

Isehara Daijingu Wakaba Festival — Held in light rain Sunday, May 5 (Children’s Day) 10:00 AM–around 2:00 PM The Wakaba Festival is held with the wish that children will grow strong like young bamboo shoots. * Children’s Health Prayer Ceremony (on the plaza in front of the kagura stage) A prayer at the shrine for children’s safe growth. Time changed from 10:00 to 11:00 since last year. Please note this ceremony is held only once at 11:00. * Bamboo Toy Making 10:30 AM–around 2:00 PM Try making nostalgic bamboo toys such as bamboo helicopters, bamboo flutes, and roly-poly dolls. * The flea market held before the COVID-19 pandemic and the semi-kite painting experience will not be held. Carp streamers will also be flown, and food and game stalls will be set up. Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office (0463-96-1611)

This is the Shinshu Nagawacho Tourism Association. Nice to meet you! Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, lies in central Nagano with abundant nature and a living history. ◇ History of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture When the Nakasendo route linking Edo and Kyoto ran through the area in the Edo period, Nagawacho hosted two post towns, Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku, whose traces remain as tourist spots today. ・Nakasendo: 28th Station Wada-juku Located at the foot of Wada Pass, a difficult section with about an 800-meter elevation change on the Nakasendo, many travelers rested and restored their energy here. The nationally designated historic sites Wada-juku Main Camp, Rekishi no Michi Shiryokan Kawachiya, and Daikokuya stand side by side, letting you feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. ・Nakasendo: 17th Station Nagakubo-juku In the Edo period there were 43 inns, making it the second largest of the 26 post towns in Shinano. Hoshikuso Pass in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, has been a source of obsidian for ages, and many people lived there. Hard, easily worked obsidian served as material for stone tools for some 30,000 years. ◇ Attractions in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Utsukushigahara Highlands This lava plateau centers on Mt. Ogatou at 2,034 meters and offers sweeping views of Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Northern Alps. You can also see peaceful scenes of cows grazing on Utsukushigahara. The evacuation tower called the Tower of Beauty, placed in the highlands' center to ring a bell and protect climbers when fog forms, has become a symbol of Utsukushigahara. ・Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato A recommended spot for buying souvenirs, offering fresh local vegetables and specialties. In June 2020 a direct-sales shop with an Edo-period–style exterior, Marche Kokuyo, opened. ・Kokuyo Water Near the tollgate of the Wada Pass toll road, the famous water plaza springs from bedrock filtered through obsidian. It is listed among Shinshu’s 37 Famous Waters. ・Nagato Hot Spring Yasuragi no Yu This day‑use hot spring facility adjacent to Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato features a sodium sulfate spring, one of Japan’s three renowned “beauty” spring types. There is an open‑air bath and a source‑flowing “kama bath.” ・Wadashuku Onsen Fureai no Yu A day‑use hot spring located within the vast sports park Yuyu Park. The spring quality is calcium–sodium sulfate. From the azumaya‑style open‑air bath you can enjoy seasonal scenery. ・Obsidian Experience Museum Excavation results are presented clearly through actual stone tools, animations, and models. ・Hoshikuso-kan Obsidian Mine Exhibition Room Projection mapping directly onto strata illustrates Jomon‑period obsidian mining revealed by excavations, making the process easy to understand. ※Visitors must register at the Obsidian Experience Museum before entering. ・Blanche Takayama Ski Resort A skier‑only resort boasting an 80% clear‑sky rate. With a variety of runs, it’s a ski area families can enjoy. ※The 2023–2024 season ended on March 31. ◇ Events in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Otaya Festival An annual festival held around January at Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine. Five floats are dedicated within the town. ・Wada-juku Post Town Festival A festival during the Obon period that recreates the history and culture of Wada-juku, drawing many visitors. At night lanterns light the post town. ◇ Local specialties and products of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Local specialties include Dattan‑soba and deep‑fried rainbow trout. These products, nurtured by Nagawacho’s rich nature, delight many visitors with their fresh flavors. ◇ Enjoy your visit to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Nagawacho welcomes you with abundant nature and streets where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains. We will share recommended information to help you fully enjoy your trip to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, so please follow us. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Hello, this is 💁 ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Rainy weekdays during Golden Week, In front of Otsuki Station, a relaxing time is streaming 😌 You will not be able to go sightseeing outside, It's often unfortunate that you can't see Mt. Fuji. Because it's a rainy day, it's ☔️ nice to be able to enjoy the scenery in a different way from your feet or indoors Receiving a lot of agricultural products despite the 🥬 rain Popular bamboo shoots with scum removal treatment, snap peas, watercress, leaf lettuce, etc., Green vegetables are also arriving ✨ one after another The size of the leaves is getting bigger, and I feel 😌 that it is getting warmer Implementation also sells crepes and bento boxes in front of Otsuki 🍱 Station It's raining, but please stop by 🎶 Otsuki Station

We offer electric mamachari and electric cross-bike models, as well as standard cross and mountain bike rental options🚲✨ You can easily explore the sightseeing spots around Tokachigawa Onsen🏞️ You can also enjoy riding to popular Otofuke attractions like Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden and the White Birch Avenue by bike☀️ Guests staying with us receive special discounted rental rates🉐, and we look forward to welcoming your use☺️ ・Rental hours: 9:00–17:00 ・Please return bikes by 18:00 - The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals from April 27 to October 31. In addition to sights around Tokachigawa Onsen, you can ride to popular Otofuke spots such as Ryugetsu and the White Birch Avenue☀️ We sincerely look forward to your visit!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The inn I would like to introduce this time is "Matsushitatei". ・ Meals are "hand-made soba noodles" made by making homemade flour from domestic Soba seeds in a stone mill, Soba creative dishes, and the fruits of the mountains and sea. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Matsushita-tei 【Address: Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 703-23, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-2558 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】2 rooms 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】4 cars

[Shinshu Minamimaki Village “Stay and Save Coupon” Returns This Year!] We present a coupon that lets you stay at accommodations in Minamimaki Village at a great price 📡⛰️ For stays of at least ¥6,000 (tax included) at participating Minamimaki Village accommodations, you will receive a ¥2,000 discount 💰💰You do not need to purchase the coupon in advance; each lodging will apply the discount when you pay. Please note that each facility sets its own eligible dates for using the coupon, so check directly with the accommodation for details 🦉 Program period: Friday, April 26, 2024 – Friday, February 28, 2025 #Minamimaki Village #Nobeyama #Nobeyama Radio Observatory #starry skies #Yatsugatake #stay coupon #mountain climbing #Golden Week

[The irises of the Takizawa River are in full bloom! ] 】4/30 As if to liven up the Iris Festival, the irises bloomed, and the festival was a great success! It is still in full bloom and in Best time to visit. You can enjoy it a little more during G.W, so please go out.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nishiizu Tourism Association. Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture is a town of about 6,300 people located on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula. We will send out recommended information of Nishi-Izu Town! Best regards!! ■Features of Nishi-Izu Town■ Tourist spots created by Nature such as the national natural monument "Tensodo" along the Nishi-Izu Coast, and the "Tombolo of Dogashima" and "Koganezaki" leading to Dogashima Landmark and Sanshiro Island are popular. There are many valuable spots that make up the Izu Peninsula Global Geopark, such as the "One color pillow lava" where you can see the oldest geological formation on the Izu Peninsula about 20 million years ago. In addition, tourist facilities such as trick art and glass museums, and accommodations such as hotels and inns where you can enjoy the scenery of Izu, the Sunset and the beautiful Sea Field are lined up along the Coast, and in Nishi-Izu Town, you can enjoy plenty of Nature and modern culture. ■ Japan's largest sunset town "Nishi-Izu Town" ■ From Izu Nishi Coast, you can Appreciation beautiful Sunset throughout the year, and Otago Coast and Dogashima Coast have been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunset in Japan". In order to enjoy the best Sunset in Japan, those who stay inn in a Accommodations in the town will be guided by a "Sunset volunteer local photography enthusiast" who will guide you to the Sunset points of the day. ■Recommended gourmet and specialty products of Nishi-Izu Town■ Seafood such as ground fish, Japanese flying squid, Ise shrimp, Haliotis, Turbo sazae, and Amakusa landed in Suruga Bay, as well as "Hon Wasabi" grown in the Fine spring water and Clear streams of Mt. Amagi are popular specialty products, and can be tasted at Accommodations and restaurants in Nishi-Izu Town. Salted bonito, a preserved food made by pickling bonito with salt, which is also served at events such as the local gourmet festival "B-1 Grand Prix", is a traditional preserved food handed down in the Tago District and is used as Ochazuke and Udon Noodles with Shio Katsuo. It is also recommended as a souvenir of Nishi-Izu Town. ■Popular sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town■ Since this will be a First Post of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will briefly introduce some of the most popular tourist destinations in Nishi-Izu Town. ◇Dogashima Tensodo It is a cave designated as a national natural monument with a hole in the ceiling with a diameter of more than 10 meters. You can explore the inside of the cave by sightseeing boat. You can also go to the upper side of the cave from the promenade. ◇Koganezaki The entire cape is a park, and the promenade, Lawn square, Observatory, and the Mt. Fuji view spot "Fujimi Hill" are Maintenance. You can also watch the beautiful Sunset. ◇Sanshiro Island It consists of four islands consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinose Island, and Takashima Island located 200 meters off the coast of the Coast, and at low tide a road appears and can be visited on foot. ◇ Mt. Shiraiwa Mural The Honzon Konrin Butsudenson is depicted on the Quay wall of a rock-cut cave on a small hill in the village of Nishina Sawada, Nishi-Izu Town. It is said to have been made in the Kamakura period, but the author is unknown. ◇Hanbata Market In addition to fresh seafood from Nishi-Izu, Specialty products such as Dried fish, Hon Wasabi, and Shio Bonito are lined up. It is also recommended for purchasing Souvenirs of Nishi-Izu sightseeing. ■Introducing Information about Nishi-Izu Town■ In Japan's best sunset town, you can watch the beautiful Sunset that dyes the Sea Field of Nishi-Izu in a beautiful madder red color. There are many recommended sunset appreciation spots on the Coast of Nishi-Izu Town, and you can see a different sunset at each spot. In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town, so please follow us.

Nobeyama Highlands today The big Golden Week holiday finally starts tomorrow🥳 As usual at this time of year, Nobeyama Highlands fills with many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture🚗✨ Within Minamimaki Village the timing varies by location, but the cherry blossoms have finally started to fall and the pure white yamanaashi (aonashi) flowers are now visible🌳 Meanwhile, farmers have laid mulch sheets over the highland vegetable fields, turning the landscape from earthy brown to white🚜💨 The first half of the holiday looks mostly cloudy, but the latter half is forecast to be sunny🌞 Come and see the snow-dusted Yatsugatake range🦉 #Minamimaki Village #Yatsugatake #Nobeyama #GW #Golden Week

On Monday, April 29, "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" opened ♪ Currently, the cherry blossoms are in best time to visit, and the grass has begun to turn color. At "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park", you can enjoy many flowers such as cherry blossoms, turf zakura, tulips, azaleas, peonies, sunflowers, and cosmos from Spring ~ autumn. Please come and visit us ♫

Karikachi Kogen Park is under light rain, but the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Karikachi Kogen Park #Full bloom of cherry blossoms #Ezo-yamazakura (Ezo cherry) #National Route 38 #Hokkaido Garden Path

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Yakiniku Tomi". ・ Old-fashioned local yakiniku restaurant The restaurant's best menu is short ribs! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Yakiniku Tomi 【Address】Kawazu-cho Hama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 164-1 Phone number: 0558-32-1412 【Business hours】18:00~21:30 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】Yes 5 cars

Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival On Saturday, April 27, the divine procession was held with great fanfare on a date different from usual. This year, for the first time in five years, three mechanical puppet floats paraded, accompanied by the mikoshi procession, local kagura performances, a chimaki ritual, and numerous food stalls and booths, creating a lively atmosphere. Be sure to join us next year!!

Fresh Green MtOoyama: Golden Week Visitor Information The fresh green season is here. Why not come to MtOoyama to relax and rejuvenate? Access to MtOoyama From Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, take bus platform 4 (routes I10 or I11) bound for the Oyama Cable terminus and ride to the last stop (about 30 minutes). If you plan to use the cable car, walk about 15 minutes from the bus terminus to the Oyama Cable Station. After riding the cable car, get off at Oyama-dera Station and walk 3 minutes to Oyama-dera. To reach Oyama Afuri Shrine, get off at Afuri Shrine Station; it is immediately nearby. Note: MtOoyama becomes extremely crowded during the Golden Week fresh green season. Please travel by train, bus, or other public transportation. ⁂ Extended Operating Hours for the Oyama Cable Car ＊Golden Week＊ Weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 First train departs at 8:00 AM; last train departs at 5:30 PM. ＊Fresh Green Season＊ Tuesday, April 30, 2024; Wednesday, May 1, 2024; Thursday, May 2, 2024 First train departs at 9:00 AM; last train departs at 4:30 PM. ＊Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Sunday, May 26, 2024＊ First train departs at 8:30 AM; last train departs at 5:00 PM. ※On weekdays, the first train departs at 9:00 AM and the last train departs at 4:30 PM. ⁂ Temporary Parking Lots During Golden Week ＊Oyama Elementary School Ground: temporary parking, free of charge. Not available in rain. Open weekends and public holidays through Monday, May 6 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. ※Please use the paid shuttle bus (temporary parking lot to Oyama Cable bus stop). Fare: 150 yen for adults, 80 yen for children. Travel time: about 8 minutes. ＊Oyama Afuri Shrine: temporary parking, free of charge. Open all day on weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12. ※Nearest bus stop: Kikuyamae. ＊In front of Unga Bunko: temporary parking, free of charge. Open weekends and public holidays through Sunday, May 12 from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. ※Nearest bus stop: Dōkanzuka-mae.

🌸Cherry trees have begun to bloom in the city center at Idemitsu Culture Park! The frequently asked-about area near Midorigaoka Park’s Kintaro Pond typically blooms a few days later than the city center. The peak viewing period is expected a little further ahead.🌸 (Image provided by Tomakomai City Museum of Art and History)

Folk doll museums around the world have started an exhibition of "May Dolls Irises Festival". May dolls are often decorated as a celebration of the "Tango Festival" on May 5, such as helmet decorations, armor decorations, and general decorations. It is a traditional event that has been cherished as part of Japanese culture since ancient times. In this May doll exhibition, 250 warrior dolls and a child general with a heroic expression are lined up in 15 Japanese dolls decorated in 30 tiers with a height of 6 meters and are overwhelmingly powerful. It is one of the largest in Japan and is worth seeing. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the exhibition period, a Warlord experience is also held. Why don't you feel like a warlord? April 27, 2024 Sat ~ June 9, 2024 Sun Closed on Wednesdays after May 8 For more information, please visit the World Folk Doll Museum ☎026-245-2340

How about ❓🍺 a beer as a souvenir of Saruhashi? Hello, this is 🐒 Saruhashi Daikokuya Alcohol sales have started 🙌 today We have started ✨ handling beer from Far Yeast Brewing in Kosuge Not to mention the classic Far Yeast series, Radler 2024, which uses plenty of Yamanashi lemons, is also on sale 🍋 Please stop by 😁 Souvenirs are also available ✨ The curry using onions from Otsuki has been renewed and made even more delicious 🍛 Yamanashi's standard souvenir Shingen mochi, We also have 🙌 a lot of Shingen yaki that have been Popular recently The restaurant also offers 🍤 fried shingenyaki The restaurant is also waiting for ✨ you with a new menu such as cold Soba noodles For those who enjoy Yamanashi from now on, For those who are going home, Please 😁 stop by the healing spot of early summer dazzling fresh greenery

Speaking of Spring in Ozora Town, yes, it's ♪♪ "Moss phlox" This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Higashi Mokoto Moss Phlox Festival, which will be held again this year. Why don't you enjoy Spring in Ozora Town?! The festival will be held from May 3 Friday to May 31 Friday You can read more about it ♬♬ in Ozora Town Home page

In Suzaka City, there is an open garden that opens to the public of the owner's garden free of charge, with the courtesy of and goodwill of the owner. Now in its 20th year, you can Appreciation a total of 41 gardens, including 33 Gardens in the city area and 8 Gardens on the Minenohara Highlands. Appreciation of the open garden, You can get a booklet of the Open Garden at the Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association or Suzaka City office, or you can view it Suzaka City Official website. On Saturday, May 25th, we will also Held in an open garden walk to Appreciation the open garden in the city center! We are now looking for participants! For more information, see Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association Home page.

Daikokuya's 🐒 new products one 💨 after another Hello, this is 🐵 Saruhashi Daikokuya New products from Daikokuya Restaurant are ✨✨ appearing one after another Today, we would like to introduce 🙌 these new products 1 Bamboo shoot tempura 🎋 Bamboo shoots, which are the taste of Spring in Satoyama, are made into 😁 tempura The collaboration between the crispiness of the batter and the crispiness of the bamboo shoots is irresistible 🎶 Also enjoy the slightly sweet sweetness of bamboo shoots ❗️ 2 Grilled mackerel bowl I made 🐟 a bowl of mackerel with kabayaki sauce At first, leave it as it is, and after eating a little, add wasabi little by little and enjoy ✨ the ❗️ refreshing taste change 3 Summer best bukkake ❗️ sleet Oyster fried soba 🎐 The special soba noodles are topped with grated radish and kakeage. Sprinkle dashi on top of it and enjoy ❗️ It is ✨ a gem recommended in the hot summer Sarubashi in early summer is a dazzling season 🌲 of fresh greenery By all means, on the way to drive, etc. Please 😋 come and play in the healing space

The Itajiki Valley, which had been closed due to a fallen tree, has reopened✨ Please exercise caution when passing through. With this reopening, you can now see the Great Falls. Come visit the refreshingly cool Itajiki Valley during Golden Week😊 *The photo was taken in June 2023.*

🎋🎋 Bamboo shoots entered 🎋🎋 Hello, this is 💁 ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Representative of the taste of Spring, bamboo shoots are coming in ✌️ We had a good harvest last year. I wonder if there are few receivings this year... I was thinking, That's not the case, and I receive 🎉 a lot of them every day Sashimi, stir-fried with Butter and soy sauce, tempura, etc. 😋 Other Spring vegetables are receiving 🎶 one after another Taranome Motakusa ❗️ How about 😁 a Spring feast during Golden Week In the book, we have started ⛰ handling the "20 low-lying mountains where you can meet the superb view of Fuji", which was Special Feature on the mountains of Otsuki For those who are going to climb mountains to purchase mountaineering Information, The photos are beautiful, so even if you don't climb the mountain, I would be happy ✌️ if you could know the charm of Otsuki Mountain On the first day of Golden Week, the weather is overcast. We are 🙌 waiting for you with a lot of good things

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Nanadaru Chaya". ・ Experience at the attached glass workshop Tongue by tongue in a boar pot that has no smell. Tororo Soba with hot and cold symbiotic wasabi. We recommend the ripe strawberry parfait. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name Nanadaru Tea House 【Address: Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 363-4 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone 0558-36-8070 【Business hours 11:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

Seihō Fudōson Open to the Public — Cancelled in Case of Rain May 3 (Public Holiday, Friday) 10:00–around 13:00 Open to the Public Inside the chapel at the back of the summit plaza, the guardian Buddha Seihō Fudō, protector of legs and lower back, safe childbirth, and longevity, is enshrined. Be sure to enjoy the breathtaking view that spreads below from the summit plaza of Seihō in the Hibita district! Why not include this in your Golden Week hike? Access: From Isehara Station, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus, North Exit platform 1 Get off at Kurihara bound for Hōkokuji, then walk 60 minutes ※A 2,500-meter walk from Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, about a one-hour uphill hike