As the Nemuro Main Line segment between Shintoku and Furano nears closure, Shintoku Station has been getting busier. Since early this month, the station has hosted a "Thank You, Nemuro Main Line" panel exhibition; visitors stop to view the photos and take their own pictures. In the nearby waiting area, a few customers can be seen enjoying station bento boxes made by local restaurants. According to staff at Stella Station, the station kiosk, Wednesdays feature Shintoku jidori rice (Shintoku free-range chicken rice bento), while other days offer a Tokachi yakiniku bento. Both are very popular. If you're visiting Shintoku Station, please take a moment to create a page of memories of the Nemuro Main Line while savoring the flavors of Shintoku and Tokachi.

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Ofa Atu". It is designed to be modeled after a European forest-type cottage so that guests can truly relax. ◆ Detailed information ◆ [Spot name] Ofa Atu 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Yatsu, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 233-7 Phone number: 0558-32-3006 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 22 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】22 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Seafood Donburi". ・ Volume seafood bowl and fresh fish caught in the waters near Izu are carefully selected. The south exit of Kawazu Station is famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms. 30 seconds on foot. Donburi Ya, a seafood bowl specialty store with high-quality ingredients that is in season in Izu. Seafood carefully selected and purchased by craftsmen with a reliable eye. 地元漁師たちと直接契約だからできる活きのよい海の幸を最高な状態で味わっていただきたい。 You can enjoy fresh local fish, seafood, and mountain food, including the "Gokai Kaisendon" that uses a total of 15 kinds of ingredients, the familiar "Izu Kaisendon" and the new menu "Suruga Kaisendon" inspired by the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Festival. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu seafood donburi 【Address】163-1 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0339 【Business hours】11:00~15:00/17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

When you visit sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and spend a blissful time at a lodging-night facility in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Izu National Park Kawazu auto camp Field". ◆Izu National Park Kawazu auto camp Field◆ 【Address】555 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7277 【Pick up and drop off】None 【Parking lot】Yes

When you visit sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and spend a blissful time at a lodging-night facility in the town! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Flower and private hot spring lodging Beachside 100". ・ On a hill with a view of the sea, full of stars at night, flowers in all four seasons. A base for sightseeing in Izu, a small lodging with hospitality where you can spend your time casually. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Flower and private hot spring lodging Beachside 100 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 97-74, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-1351 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 9 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】10 cars

Be sure to check out the desserts at Vege-Full Kitchen ✅😊 Today we have homemade pound cake on display. In honor of White Day, it features white chocolate❕ A subtle sweetness fills the air, and you can finish it in no time. We also have homemade plum jelly made with Toyooka plums✨ and strawberries from Toyooka🍓🍓✨ Please take a look at the showcase by the register👀 We are currently holding a White Day fair Until March 15 Chocolate fondue 500 yen is now available with a white chocolate option for a limited time🤍🤎🤍🤎 Spring is approaching, and we can’t wait for the wide variety of vegetables to arrive Vege-Full Kitchen is open and lively today as well😄 We also accept reservations for tables. Please contact us✨ ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ Vege-Full Kitchen is a garden-style buffet restaurant where you can help yourself to plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits from Toyooka Village✨ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ ﹍ Vege-Full Kitchen VEGE-FULL KITCHEN ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ ﹉ Roadside Station Minamishinshu Toyooka Marche ▶12410 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture #Vege-Full Kitchen #vegefullkitchen #Buffet #Restaurant #Garden Buffet #Toyooka Marche #Minamishinshu Toyooka Marche #Roadside Station #Roadside Station Restaurant #Toyooka Village #Iida City #Shimoina district #Dessert #Homemade Dessert #Pound Cake #White Chocolate #Plum Jelly #Vegetable-rich #Vegetable Buffet #Tomato Nikujaga

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, we will introduce "Mine Onsen Oufutsuyu Park". ・ Self-gushing spring that gushes about 30 meters above the ground "The Mine Onsen Hot Spring that boasts the best in the East" was born at noon on November 22, 1926 Taisho 15 pierced the sky about 50 meters above the ground with an explosive sound. Since then, it has continued to spout without interruption for more than 90 years. It is a self-fountain that spouts 600 liters per minute at 100 degrees Celsius to a height of 30 meters. In addition, you can make a large spouting egg in the hot spring and enjoy a foot bath. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Mine Onsen Oufutsuyu Park 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 446-1 Phone number: 0558-34-0311 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday and Friday 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 10 cars Persons with disabilities only 3 cars

This is the Toyooka Village Tourism Association. Hello to everyone watching the Cool Japan Video! Toyooka Village, in Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture, in a region known as Minami Shinshu (Southern Shinshu). The village has a population of approximately 6,500. Compared to much of Nagano Prefecture, Toyooka Village enjoys a relatively mild climate with little snowfall, making it a thriving agricultural community for fruits and vegetables. On Cool Japan Video, we will be sharing recommended information about Minami Shinshu Toyooka Village, so please enjoy our content. In this first post, we will briefly introduce some special experience plans and sightseeing spots you can enjoy within Toyooka Village. ■□ Cycling Guided Tours to Fully Enjoy Toyooka Village’s Nature □■ The Toyooka Village Tourism Association offers the following cycling guided tours to allow visitors to experience the village’s natural blessings. Our cycling tours use E-BIKEs (electric-assist bicycles), making it easy to navigate even uphill slopes♪ Even if you are not used to cycling, our Japan Cycling Guide Association–certified guides will provide support, so you can feel at ease. ◇ Fruit Sweets Plan ◇ This beginner-friendly course takes about two to two and a half hours to complete♪ Harvest seasonal fruit and then enjoy a dessert prepared on the spot by the chef at the local restaurant Cafe & Dining en—an experience you can enjoy year-round. Taste sweets made from freshly picked Toyooka Village fruit♪ ◇ Forest Road Activity Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late May through the end of August♪ This roughly three- to four-hour course offers thrills and excitement as you ride over bumpy paths you wouldn’t normally take. After working up a sweat in the midsummer heat, the natural water slide will create an unforgettable memory! After enjoying playing in the river, relax with a takeaway lunch from Toyooka Village. ◇ Exquisite Course Lunch Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late April through early December♪ This roughly four- to four-and-a-half-hour plan lets you experience harvesting Toyooka Village’s seasonal vegetables. After harvesting with a local farmer, savor a superb multi-course lunch prepared by a dedicated chef using freshly picked vegetables while enjoying the spectacular view of the Ina Valley below. ◇ Night Tour Overnight Plan ◇ Available for a limited time from late April through mid-October♪ This evening-start plan lets you enjoy sunset cycling and vegetable harvesting in Toyooka Village, followed by a luxurious BBQ dinner prepared by a dedicated chef with a panoramic view of the Ina Valley below. Afterward, you can soak in a ceramic bath and spend the night at Toyo Terrace for a relaxing, indulgent stay. ■□ Must-See Sightseeing Spots in Toyooka Village □■ ◇ Roadside Station "Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche" ◇ A must-see spot showcasing fresh local produce and specialty items. Serving as the regional food market of southern Shinshu, it offers a wide selection of locally grown vegetables and fruits—perfect souvenirs for your Toyooka Village visit. ◇ Fukushima Teppen Park ◇ From the park’s observation deck, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Maeda rice terraces in Fukushima Honmura and the Ina Valley. During winter, seasonal illuminations are also displayed. ◇ Mibusawa Fudo Falls ◇ This waterfall has a 15-meter drop. It is about a five-minute walk from the prefectural road, so you can visit easily. (You can also reach it by rental bicycle.) ◇ Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Sasamidaira ◇ This weeping cherry tree reaches about 15 meters in height and is estimated to be over 400 years old. It is designated as a Toyooka Village natural monument. ■□ Popular Events Loved in Toyooka Village □■ ◇ Toyooka Festival ◇ Held each year in November at the Toyooka Village Hall venue, the Toyooka Festival attracts roughly 12,000 attendees in total and is one of the village’s most popular events. Many food stalls line the venue, and stage events and musical fireworks take place. ■□ Specialty Products of Toyooka Village □■ Toyooka Village produces delicious fresh fruits nurtured by its rich nature, including peaches, apples, Shine Muscat grapes, Ichida persimmons, and pears. The village is also known for matsutake mushrooms, often called the king of mushrooms. These specialty products are carefully cultivated by local people, and their flavors have impressed many visitors. In Toyooka Village, you can also enjoy seasonal fruit-picking experiences such as the apple tree owner system and peach picking. These activities are especially recommended for families, giving children a valuable chance to enjoy nature while learning the importance of food. Also, at the Vegetable Garden Buffet Restaurant Vegful Kitchen, you can enjoy superb dishes made with fresh vegetables from Toyooka Village in a buffet style. When visiting Toyooka Village, be sure to fully indulge in the local cuisine! ■□ Enjoy Toyooka Village Tourism □■ Toyooka Village also runs the Toyooka Village Working Holiday program, which offers countryside living experiences and agricultural experiences for those considering relocating to the countryside or starting farming. Surrounded by Toyooka Village’s great natural beauty, why not escape the daily hustle and find true relaxation? Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended and up-to-date information about Toyooka Village, Nagano Prefecture, so please follow us!

Namako-kabe The term namako-kabe (sea cucumber wall) comes from a technique of affixing flat roof tiles to a wall and building up the mortar joints with white plaster to resemble the sea creature called a namako. This exterior wall method offers excellent fire resistance, thermal insulation, and moisture control, and was commonly seen from the Meiji era through the early Showa period. However, it has declined year by year due to deterioration and rebuilding. Today it can still be found in Izu — notably in Matsuzakicho and Shimoda City — and elsewhere in Japan, such as Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture and Higashihiroshima City in Hiroshima Prefecture. Matsuzakicho still retains over 190 such buildings, preserving their traditional charm. Namako-kabe has become rare nationwide. The town treats it as an important resource and actively works to preserve it. Skilled plasterers who can still create namako-kabe carry out restorations, helping to pass on the craft and maintain the streetscape, while a local volunteer group, Matsuzaki Kura-zukuri-tai, promotes conservation and awareness. Although namako-kabe may seem commonplace, it survives today because of the dedication and efforts of these craftsmen and townspeople to pass this regional resource on to the future.

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, I would like to introduce the "Odoriko Onsen Kaikan". ・ Open-air bath with a view of cherry blossom trees Kawazu wandering, stop by hot spring. A pure Japanese-style town-run hot spring facility that takes advantage of the abundant amount of hot water in Mine Onsen, one of the seven hot spring towns in Kawazu. There are various bathhouses such as Azumaya-style covered open-air baths and bubble baths where you can hear the murmur of the Kawazu River. When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, you can see them while taking an open-air bath. In addition, there are plenty of rest facilities in the relaxation room of 50 tatami mats. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Odoriko Onsen Kaikan 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 457‐1 Phone number: 0558-32-2626 【Business hours】10:00~21:00 Last admission 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday Other maintenance holidays apply 【Parking lot】Available 35 cars

When you visit sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and spend a blissful time at a lodging-night facility in the town! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Sunrise". ・ The location where you can see from the window is outstanding. Good location about 7 minutes on foot to Imaihama Beach! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sunrise 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 109-6 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 080-6443-8860 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 11 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】10 cars

One of Hokkaido’s spring treats is birch sap water. A faint sweetness and a hint of the forest fragrance spread across your mouth. Birch sap water can only be collected during the thaw from early to mid-April (Kamuiwakka, the water of the gods). This event is offered on a long-running schedule with reservations accepted until the day before so visitors to Tokachi can experience it during their trip; feel free to join us. Event period: Friday, April 5, 2024 – Sunday, April 14, 2024, 10 days ① 10:00– ② 14:00– *Two sessions per day *Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes – About 2 hours Venue: Karikachi Kogen Park *Meet on site. Experience details: ① Birch sap water collection ② Wood splitting (optional) ③ Bonfire ④ Tasting of birch sap water ⑤ Tasting of birch sap coffee Participation fee: Adult 2,000 yen Elementary school student 1,000 yen Infants and toddlers free Other: ① Please join in warm clothing. ② If you wish to take some home, bring a washed 500 ml PET bottle, one to two bottles. Inquiries and applications Shintoku Town Tourism Association (general incorporated association) 〔TEL: 0156-64-0522〕 Reservations accepted until 3:00 PM the day before. *Reception is available on weekdays only.

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, we will introduce "Amagi Horse Village". ・ Please spend a happy time with the horses in the wilderness of Amagi. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Amagi Horse Village 【Address】40-1 Konabe, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 090-6082-8159 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 Regular holiday: Every Thursday if Thursday is a national holiday, it will be transferred to Wednesday 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello 👋😃 This is Crystal Sound. As March arrives, it’s gradually getting warmer 🎵 The skies over Shosenkyo are clear and the river’s water is pristine. At the Crystal Sound Crystal and Gem Museum, a beautiful amethyst dragon welcomes you at the entrance ✨ We’ve also just received new pearl items 🎵 Please come and see the stones while enjoying the scenery ✨ All our staff look forward to welcoming you 😇

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When you visit sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and spend a blissful time at a lodging-night facility in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Fanfare Club". ・It is a hidden lodging in the wilderness of Higashi-Izu. We are also proud of the owner's homemade dishes. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot Name】Fanfare Club 【Address】Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Kawazu Town 871 Phone number: 0558-34-3021 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】15 cars

[Sales Period Extended — Additional Note] ◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ “Diamond no Ace” Collaboration Goods Sales End ◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ The collaboration goods for Tomakomai City × Diamond no Ace act II will be on sale through Sunday, March 31!📢⚡※ Sales of goods only have been extended until Sunday, May 5 A panel exhibition is also on display, so please take a look!⚾ We also accept shipping to other regions!🎁 For details, please see the post on X (@toma_tourism)!💁‍♀️ Thank you for all the wonderful memories✨

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, I would like to introduce "Kawazu Ruins of the Castle". ・Kawazu Castle overlooking cherry blossom trees Shiroyama is located northeast of Kawazu Station, and is a 181-meter-high mountain called Mt. Dainichi because it enshrines Dainichi Nyorai at the top of the mountain. There used to be Kawazu Castle, which was built by Kageyama Kageyu, who drew the blood of the Ashikaga clan, but it was attacked by fire from the foot of Mt. by Hōjō Sōun, and since there was no water, he tried to extinguish the fire with military rice, but it was not extinguished and the castle fell. Even now, when you dig in the mountains, you can find grilled rice. Legend has it that if you feed this grilled rice to cows and horses, they will not get sick. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Ruins of the Castle 【Address】Shiroyama Kawazu Town Sasahara Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking lot】None 【Other】Please walk in familiar athletic shoes.

When you visit sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town", spend a blissful time at the hot springs and fresh dishes of Kawazu at the lodging night facility in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Paulownia Kahori Sakura". ・ For meals, we are particular about fresh and safe ingredients from the area, and you can enjoy freshly made Japanese-style creative kaiseki unique to a small lodging. Limited to 4 groups per day, a healing lodging of hospitality. All 4 rooms are equipped with a hot spring open-air bath with a "panoramic view of the sea". The interior of the building is made of natural solid wood, and has a Japanese and modern taste that combines a nostalgic Japanese atmosphere and Western functionality. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Paulownia Kahori Sakuraku 【Address】182-1 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-3001 Check-in / Check-out Check-in 14:30 last check-in 17:00, Check-out 11:00 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】5 cars

Ōtōin The founding of Oto-in is unknown, but it is believed that it was built in the Nara and Heian periods, and that the monks of the Tendai sect lived there to pray to the dead. It is recorded that Daito-in became a Soto School temple in the first year of Keicho 1596. Otoin Temple is a family temple where the ancestors and deceased members of the Dan family are memorialized. In addition, as a temple open to the community, we are actively engaged in cultural activities such as concerts using the main hall temple con, art exhibitions in the gallery, history study groups, small Buddha carving classes, calligraphy classes, flower arrangement classes, etc., and we continue to be active as a temple open to the community as a family temple for the Dan family. [Basic information] Address: Kashiwa City Hananoi 1757 TEL：04-7132-5868 Business hours: 9:00~16:30 temple office reception Closed: open all year Parking: 40 cars ~Access~ 【JR Joban Line】Get off at "Kashiwa" station, west exit from the bus stop "Municipal Kashiwa High School", Bus bound for "Tokyu Village" Get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Shrine" and walk for 10 minutes. 【Tsukuba Express】Get off at Kashiwa Leaf Campus Station, from the bus stop Take the bus to "Tokyu Village" and get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Kido" 10 minutes on foot ~Attractions~ ・Ginkgo biloba The giant ginkgo tree, the symbol of Daitoin, is said to be over 450 years old. It is said that this large ginkgo was used as a landmark of Hananoi Village during the Tone River water transportation in the Edo period. Even now, you can see it well from the Ōtone Bridge. According to the "Chinju Forest Tree Survey Research" Implementation in 2004 Heisei 16, ginkgo biloba 5.32 m is considered to be the thickest trunk circumference in Kashiwa City. In 1981 Showa 56 1981, it became a designated protected tree designation number 290 in Kashiwa City. ・Bentendo Bentendo, built in 1864, was demolished due to deterioration in the Showa 50. The inauguration ceremony of the current Bentendo was held in November 1998 Heisei 10 1998. The Bentendo enshrines Benzaiten, an eight-armed statue with the god Uga and a Torii shrine gate gate above his head. In his hand, he holds a long halberd, an orb, and a key to the treasury. The crocodile mouth attached to the old Bentendo Hall is engraved with the names of 24 donors from the tenth year of Tenpo 1839, indicating that the Bentendo has existed since ancient times. This crocodile mouth is attached to the Shin Bentendo and still resonates with the sound of the Tenpo era.

Yutaka inari Hongu Toyoke Inari" is written and read as "Yutaka inari". Like Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, it was founded in Showa 40 Showa 40 as a single shrine that does not belong to the main office of the shrine It is a shrine of Shinto Buddhist practice, which is rare in modern times. Currently, it is the Kashiwa City Yutaka handling office of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Affiliated Lecture Office. He is also responsible for the Fukurokuju of the "Seven Lucky Gods". A sign that is a sign of congratulations = Because "Zuisho" often occurs It is also known as the Power Spot. In addition, shuin stamps by Fukue master Azunosuke and limited-time red seals, etc. It is also popular for being able to receive various shuin stamps see image. We also accept prayers for the removal of evil, prayers for traffic safety, groundbreaking ceremonies, blessing prayers, Shichi-Go-San, weddings, etc. Fengqi Lord God Shoichi Toyoke Inari Ōkami Ukanomitamanomikoto, Ooanamuchinomikoto, Otanomikoto, Otanomikoto, Ukemochinokami Basic Info Address Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Feng Shiki 972-14 TEL 04-7174-0248 business hours Holidays Parking Access 【JR Joban Line】Get off at Minami Kashiwa Station 20 minutes walk 25 minutes walk from JR Kashiwa Station [Bus] JR Tobu Noda Line Kashiwa Station East Exit "Kashiwa Station East Exit" Stop No. 5 Kashiwa 28 bound for Natogaya via Tokiwadai and get off at "Toyomachi Higashi" 5 minutes on foot shuin stamps * All reception will be "ready-made" 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. shuin stamps The size is about 21.5 cm in width and 15.5 cm in height There is also a limited period of award, so please come and visit us

We would like to inform you of the "Footpath tour around the Ohori River where you can walk while enjoying the scenery as it is" sponsored by Kashiwa tourism Production, a small trip around nature and history around the Ohori River! !! See below for more information. ---------------- Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 cancelled due to stormy weather Meeting: 9:00 Toyoshiki Station around 12 o'clock, dismissal at the bus stop "Shikoda" Capacity: 20 people If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Results will be notified by Saturday, March 16 Those who can walk about 6 km elementary school students and older, elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian What to bring: Clothes for exercise, rain gear, drinks, health insurance card, etc. Participation fee: 500 yen Application: Please write the tour name "Ohori River Area Footpath Tour", address, name, age, phone number, and email address and send an email to Kashiwa Kanko Production. Reception starts: March 1 Thursday ~ March 11 Monday Organizer Contact: Kashiwa Tourism Production citizen public interest activity organization TEL: 090-4038-6822 Inaba

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine". ・ Customs that can be kept God of worship: Sugihoko wakeno Mikoto Grand Festival: The third Saturday and Sunday of October every year History and Tradition: Sugi Tsukibetsu is the god of wood and fire, and it is said that if a believer neglects to eat "bird dedication and sake dedication" the custom of not eating birds, eggs, or sake between December 18 ~ December 23 every year, it will cause fire. Legend has it that Sugi Betsumi was a great drinker, and when a fire broke out while he was dozing, many small birds put out the fire by raining down drops at once, so he stopped drinking alcohol as a punishment for this. It is a custom that is still continued locally. It is located in the back left towards the shrine of Raingu Shrine. The camphor tree is said to be over 1,000 years old, and is a huge tree with a circumference of about 14 meters and a height of about 24 meters, and has been designated as a nationally designated natural monument. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine 【Address】154 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0800 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year may be absent due to various circumstances 【Parking Available】None

Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture! Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama A striking near-future waterfront district packed with must-see attractions! This area along Yokohama Port features modern skyscrapers, shopping malls, and top-class hotels. The orderly streets and neatly lined trees create a scene of people passing through that feels like a futuristic city. The district hosts many attractions, including Landmark Tower, Cosmo World, Hammerhead, MARK IS, Pacifico Yokohama, Queens Square, World Porters, and the Red Brick Warehouse. Be sure to visit the Sky Garden observation floor of Landmark Tower, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama and illuminations from 273 meters above ground. Basic information Address: 3-5 Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture — Minato Mirai Station Access Minatomirai Line, Minato Mirai Station JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, Sakuragicho Station

The “Thank You Nemuro Main Line” panel exhibition is now on display! A panel exhibition reflecting on the history of the Furano–Shintoku section, which will close on March 31, has opened inside Shintoku Station. The panels include a timeline tracing the line’s history from the 1900 opening of the Asahikawa–Shimofurano section, which marked the starting point for eastern Hokkaido, together with about 40 historical photos showing the railway and local scenery. Shintoku Station, which will be decommissioned at the end of this month, has drawn many railfans, and it was striking to see visitors studying the panels today.

Goma is a esoteric Buddhist ritual in which wooden votive sticks are cast into the flames on a platform to dispel misfortune, purify wishes, and pray for the fulfillment of great aspirations. At Oyama-dera, a special annual event (typically held on February 28) features the Five-Platform Goma practice. For the Five-Platform Goma, five altars are set up before the Five Wisdom Kings, with a brazier placed in front of each altar. Offerings such as milkwood are burned as worshippers pray to the principal deity. The fire of wisdom burns the fuel of earthly desires as participants pray for good health, increased blessings, and deep respect and affection. This ceremony draws many worshippers from afar and fills the temple with the bustle of continuous goma fires throughout the day. Nationwide, goma performed on five platforms is a rare sight. While the Five-Platform Goma is an annual special event, regular goma prayers are held daily and offer a precious experience open to anyone. In the solemn atmosphere of mountain-shrouded Oyama-dera, you can spend a moment of spiritual cleansing. Away from the noise of daily life, taking part in the goma ritual purifies body and mind and lets you return to everyday life with renewed spirit. Alongside the temple’s reverent atmosphere, this valuable opportunity brings peace and refreshment to the heart. Anyone may join, so you are welcome to make your request casually.

Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products [Crafts] "Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products" is a selection made by Kanagawa Prefecture from crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products nurtured by Kanagawa’s traditions and climate. It is chosen based on recommendations from residents and various organizations, with the goal of widely promoting the prefecture’s tourist attractions both inside and outside the prefecture and contributing to tourism development. The first selection took place in fiscal 1985, and a reselection was carried out in fiscal 2006. More than ten years have passed since the previous selection, and with changes in tourist demand, a new "Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products" has been chosen. New additions include attractive items aimed at inbound visitors and popular local gourmet specialties, all of which will be widely promoted as important resources for showcasing Kanagawa’s appeal. ・Yokohama Scarf A 100% silk scarf distinguished by world-class hand-screen printing and meticulous sewing. Basic information about this product can be found here <Shops Where This Product Is Available> Yokohama Silk Museum Shop Association We offer a selection of "Yokohama Scarves" produced with world-class plate-making, dyeing, and sewing techniques. Hours: 12:00–17:00 Admission to the shop is free. The shop is closed on the same days the Silk Museum is closed. Address: Silk Center 2F, inside the Silk Museum, 1 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City Phone: 045-681-5861 Yokohama Studio Bashamichi Kannai Shop Selling Yokohama scarves and works by Yokohama hand-printing and dyeing craftsmen. Hours: 11:00–18:30 Regular holiday: Sunday Address: Kannai Hall 1F, No. 3, 4-42-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City Phone: 045-227-8226 Mariage Yokohama Bay Sheraton Shop Sells Yokohama scarves displayed in the underground passage of the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel. Address: Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers 1F, 1-3-23 Kitasaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City Phone: 045-321-0503

This is Kawazu Town, where the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival was held, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing! The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" ended the other day, but there are many recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. This time, I would like to introduce "Jyouanji". There is also a female palanquin with an Aoi crest that was erected by the Hijojin in the Keicho year 1596 to 1614, and the concubine Oman, who was in charge of Ieyasu's anger by arguing about the right and wrong of the law, escaped to this place on his own palanquin. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Jyouanji Temple 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413 Phone number: 0558-32-0963 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year may be absent due to various circumstances ） 【Parking Available】None

Nice to meet you! This is the Tateyama City Tourism Association. Tateyama City sits at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, blessed with rich nature and a mild climate. On the Cool Japan Video account, we share plenty of information on Tateyama’s attractive sightseeing spots and recommendations. Please follow us! With a population of about 43,000, Tateyama enjoys a mild annual average temperature of 16°C. The city’s west faces the southern end of Tokyo Bay, and its south faces the Pacific Ocean (Sotobo), offering marine sports like scuba diving and seaside bathing. Prefectural Tateyama Wild Bird Forest in the city is selected as one of the 100 best forests for forest bathing, and areas near Hirasunaura Beach are chosen for the 100 best white sand and green pine trees and Japan’s 100 Best Roads. ■ Seven recommended sightseeing spots in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture! [ Tateyama Castle and Shiroyama Park ] This park was created by restoring the former castle grounds of the Satomi Clan, a Sengoku-period feudal family in the Boso region. At the top of Shiroyama Park stands Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum), which exhibits materials related to Eight Dogs of Satomi. Seasonal flowers such as plum, camellia, cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom throughout the park. [ Minato Oasis Nagisa no Eki Tateyama ] The site includes Umi no Marche Tateyama, where you can buy fresh seafood and local specialties, a large aquarium, the Seaside Plaza and an observation deck—facilities enjoyable for children and adults alike. [ Awa Shrine ] Awa Shrine, the ichinomiya of Awa Province, has a sacred tree over 500 years old, and the sea-eroded cave ruins on its grounds are designated as a prefectural historic site. In spring, the Somei Yoshino cherry trees form a “cherry blossom tunnel” that welcomes hanami visitors. [ Daifukuji Temple (Gake Kannon) ] Called “Gake Kannon” because a Kannon hall stands on the cliffside midway up MtFunagata. A 1.5-meter-tall Kannon statue is designated as a tangible cultural property of Tateyama City. [ Sumisaki Lighthouse ] An observation platform near the lighthouse offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. On clear days you can see Mount Fuji. [ Boso Flower Line – Rapeseed Blossoms ] The roughly 46-km Boso Flower Line along the coast features rapeseed flowers and marigolds, offering seasonal scenery year-round. The approximately 6-km stretch from Ito to Aihama is also selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Roads. ■ Tateyama City events and festivals [ Yawatanmachi ] In 2004, Awa Yawatanmachi was designated a Chiba Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property. As the largest festival in the Awa region in southeastern Chiba Prefecture, floats and portable shrines parade through Tateyama’s streets. [ Tateyama Kanko Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display ] Every August about 10,000 fireworks are launched near Hojo Beach. Underwater fireworks and massive star mines light up Tateyama’s summer night sky. ■ Local specialties of Tateyama City [ Boshu Fans ] Boshu Fans, one of Japan’s three major uchiwa alongside Kyo-uchiwa from Kyoto and Marugame Fans from Shikoku, were designated a traditional craft by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2003—the first such designation in Chiba Prefecture. This tradition, passed down since the Meiji era, continues to the present day. ■ Enjoy sightseeing in Tateyama City The rapeseed fields stretching along Tateyama’s beautiful coastline, the tranquil atmosphere of historic shrines and temples, and local specialties together keep captivating visitors. The scenery changes with each season, so you can discover new delights and moving moments any time of year. Cool Japan Video brings you recommended information about Tateyama City—please look forward to it!

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