【Ume Plum Blossom】Minami-Alps City The Minami-Alps City has completely changed from the cheerfulness reminiscent of spring, and today it is cold as if it has returned to winter. On warm days, the Ume plum blossoms are fragrant, and the Ume plum fields are in full bloom. Spring is just around the corner...

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Kotokai Shrine". ・Kotokai Shrine on a small island A small shrine at the top of an exhausted islet in Mitaka Beach. It is said that it was moved from Enoshima in the 12th year of Onaga 1405. It is believed to be the god of maritime safety, protection of safe childbirth, and good fortune for a long time. The deity of the festival is the Heavenly Venerable of the Bandits, and the life of the Ichiki Princess. The festivals is on January 20. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kotokai Shrine 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

[Tourist Hotel "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho"] A limited-time plan is now available to coincide with International Women's Day! To create a society where everyone can live happily in their own way. A limited-time plan is now available to coincide with International Women's Day! Lodging plan with afternoon tea "MIMOSA PLAN" Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 16, 2024 ~ Sunday, March 31, 2024 At the "RISOL Hotels" brand tourist hotel "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho" 6-78 Ota-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture operated by RISOL Co., Ltd., in conjunction with International Women's Day*1 on March 8, which respects gender equality and wishes for the realization of a society where all people can live happily in their own way, "MIMOSA PLAN" is a lodging plan with afternoon tea. It will be on sale only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from February 16, 2024 Friday ~ March 31, 2024 Sunday. During the period, "MIMOSA CAFE" with a special mimosa-themed decoration will be available for a limited time in the living lobby "moi", which is inspired by a Scandinavian forest lined with birch-like stands, which is also a symbol of "Hotel Risol Yokohama Sakuragicho". Use "MIMOSA PLAN" is limited to 3 groups per day, and you can enjoy elegant mimosa afternoon tea in a gorgeous space with a mimosa theme. *1: March 8 was established as "International Women's Day" by the United Nations in 1975, originating in 1904 when female workers held a demonstration in New York, USA, demanding women's suffrage. ■About the lodging plan with afternoon tea "MIMOSA PLAN" Period: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 16, 2024 to Sunday, March 31, 2024 Capacity: Limited to 3 groups per day Price: 11,500 yen tax included ~ / per person 1 group 2 people Use o'clock Room type: Modalette / Twin Charges: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea

Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture! 【Azumayama Park】 A scenic park famous for its "early-blooming rape blossoms" Located in Ninomiya Town, Azumayama Park is a scenic spot overlooking the majestic Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay. In January ~ February, about 60,000 "early-blooming rape flowers" are in full bloom, and the slopes near the summit are covered with a yellow carpet. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the summit. There are several courses, but if you are a first-timer, we recommend the "Town Hall Exit Course", which is the closest to Ninomiya Station. The path with the sunlight shining through the trees is comfortable, and you can have a picnic on the lawn at the top of the mountain, and a peaceful time is flowing. In addition, the famous long slide with a total length of 102m is very popular with children! In late March, it's a spectacular coaster that runs through a tunnel of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Azaleas, hydrangeas, cosmos, etc., it is a park where you can enjoy the rich colors of each season. ■ Basic Information 【Address】Ninomiya-cho, Naka-gun, Kanagawa Phone number: 0463-72-3611 【Access】 About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of JR Ninomiya Station

The steam sauna of Tomuraushi Onsen Todaisetsuso was introduced in a YouTube video by sauna comedian Mag Manpei. Please take a look at the scenery from the open-air bath, which boasts a sauna and hot springs! Please search for the videos on "Mag Manpei Tomuraushi Onsen YouTube".

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Outhouse Ishidaya". It is a Japanese-style inn founded in Meiji 6. There are 11 separate rooms in the garden, each with a different taste, and there is a private open-air hot spring bath. In the summer, in the garden pool of the hot spring, the flower and iris garden ... With seasonal flowers and seasonal dishes, we are looking forward to your outing. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Outhouse Ishidaya 【Address】226 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu Town Yatsu Phone number: 0558-32-1001 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

It is a 💁 ♀️ tourist information center in front of Otsuki Station From Kaname, who is familiar with the long-awaited ❗️ moon manju, umeboshi has arrived! 🎉 Umeboshi carefully pickled locally, Accompaniment to rice, ingredients for rice balls, etc. Or try making it a umeboshi sour ... 🍶 Please purchase 🎶 it by all means Moon Manju Moyoshini 😁 In addition, honey from Hatsukari Town, Otsuki City has also arrived 🍯 In addition, locally grown fresh vegetables, crafts by craftsmen, We have 🎶 Mt. Fuji goods and other good things in Yamanashi and Otsuki Implementation of the iron card campaign is still underway, so please come and visit us! 😉

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu for three consecutive weekends! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Sakuraharaki". ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Sakurabaraki 【Address】Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Zen no Yu". ・Zen no Yu no Onsen is a natural hot spring with its own source. The hot water that springs up with an abundant amount of hot water is not added or circulated. Hot water is a drinking spring that is allowed to be drunk. From the open-air bath, you can see the green mountains, and there are no adjacent buildings. Take it easy, slow down, and relax. In addition, the food is basically a healthy menu centered on vegetables. Pesticides-free and fresh vegetables are the ones we use. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Zen no Yu 【Address】28-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7253 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 11 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 20 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

【Open book once every 33 years】Hattasan Chokokuji Temple A secret Buddha book opened once every 33 years. The eleven-sided Kanzeon Bodhisattva, who was called the guardian Kannon of the Seven Villages of Hara, has been worshipped by people since ancient times. In addition, 2024, which is also the 500th anniversary of the reconstruction of the main hall, is a very precious and special year. Don't miss this opportunity! Period March 16 Sat ~ March 18 Mon in 2024 Reiwa 6 Admission fee to the main hall 500 yen with protective tree Main hall hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Enobara 442

🌞 The snow has melted 🌞 The weather is good in Tomakomai City today, and the temperature is 💁 ♀️ warm The snow that fell on Friday the 16th melted quickly 😲 Most of the roads are dry, making it easy to walk! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

【Ando Family Residence Hinamatsuri】 Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, more than 200 dolls from Edo to Showa are on display at the "Ando Family Residence". Yamanashi's unique hina doll, "Bina Yokozawa", is charming in its standing figure. You can also enjoy the architecture and gardens that are more than 300 years old suitable for the spring festival. During the period, a concert of songs related to spring will be held. In addition, the staff is giving a handmade miniature folded gift to those who come. Limited number Date and time: February 9 Fri ~ April 8 Mon, 2024 Reiwa 6 Time: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. last admission 4 p.m. *Closed on Tuesdays Admission fee: Adults university students and older 300 yen Children elementary, junior high, and high school students 100 yen * Preschoolers free of charge Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Seinan Lake 4302 Note: You may be required to use a temporary parking lot due to parking lot maintenance work. 3 mins walk Contact: Ando Family ☎Residence 055-284-4448 Cultural Properties Division, ☎Board of Education 055-282-7269

This is the Minami-Alps Tourism Association. We will continue to send out attractive information about Minami-Alps City in Yamanashi Prefecture through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you. ◇What is Minami-Alps City in Yamanashi Prefecture? ◇ Minami-Alps City in Yamanashi Prefecture occupies about 5.9% of the total area of Yamanashi Prefecture and has a population of about 70,000. Located in the western part of Yamanashi Prefecture, the city is surrounded by the magnificent nature of the Southern Alps. In 2003, six towns/villages, namely Hatta Village, Shirane Town, Ashiyasu Village, Wakakusa Town, Kushigata Town, and Kosai Town in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture, merged to form Minami-Alps City. In 2014, the entire city of Minami-Alps City was registered as a Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park. The Minami-Alps surrounding Minami-Alps City is the largest mountain range in Japan, spanning the three prefectures of Nagano, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka, and is loved by many mountaineers with a series of 3,000-meter-high peaks such as Kitadake, the second highest peak in Japan, Mt. Senjogetake, Mt. Houou Sanzan, and Mt. Kai-komagatake. ◇Introduction to sightseeing spots in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture◇ ・Ecopa Inagako It is a spot where you can experience various things such as Nature Classroom, Forest Science Museum, camping, and BBQ facilities in nature on the slopes of Mt. Kushigata. It is also a popular spot for families who can enjoy contact with nature. ・Yukyari no Sato Juen "Yukyari no Sato Juen" is a complex facility equipped with 100% hot springs flowing from the source, lodging facilities, Barbecue area, and tennis courts. Use it as a base for mountain climbing. ・Roadside Station Shirane Agricultural Products Market It will be renovated in April 2023, and you can enjoy shopping in a spacious store. You can buy fresh local fruits and vegetables, as well as Specialty products, and it is a popular spot visited by many people from inside and outside the prefecture. ・Yashagami Pass A mountain pass at the southern end of the Houou Sanzan in the Southern Alps, offering spectacular views of the Southern Alps. It can be climbed in about 1 hour, so it is recommended for family climbing. ◇Specialty products and gourmet foods of Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture◇ Minami-Alps City is also known for its rich fruit production, including cherries, plums, peaches, grapes, oysters, Kiwi fruits, and Shine Muscat. During the season when these fruits are in season, you can enjoy fruit picking at the orchards in Minami-Alps City. In particular, cherry picking and Shine Muscat harvesting experiences are very popular with families and couples. These fruits are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei. ◇Abundant nature and hot springs in Minami-Alps City◇ Minami-Alps City is blessed with abundant hot spring resources as well as seasonal nature. There are many hot spring facilities in Minami-Alps City, and we meet a wide range of needs, from hot springs that can be enjoyed on a day trip to hotels and inns. Please spend time refreshing your body and mind in the hot spring. The Minami-Alps City of Yamanashi Prefecture is full of charms that will be remembered by people who visit it, such as abundant nature and delicious Specialty Products We look forward to welcoming you to Minami-Alps City. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with recommendations for Minami-Alps City, so please look forward to it!

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Zenkoan". ・ Eleven-sided Kannon statue that can be seen up close The eleven-sided Kannon of the main temple is made of cypress and is a designated cultural property of the prefecture. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Zenkoan 【Address】400 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Parking Available】None 【Other】If you want to visit, you need to make a reservation in advance. ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

This is the Tonosho Tourism Association! Nice to meet you all! Chiba Prefecture Katori-gun Tonosho Town is a town with a population of about 13,000 located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended information on Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture, so thank you. 【What is Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture?】 】 The Tone River, a first-class river, flows in the northern part of the town, and Tonosho Town is rich in nature. Blessed with water and greenery, known as the "City of Water and Greenery", the town offers peace of mind to those who visit. It is about 2 hours by car from Tokyo and 1 hour from Narita Airport. 【History of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture has a history of being created in 1955 by the merger of Sasagawa Town, Jindai Village, Tachibana Village, and Tonosho Village. Blessed with abundant water sources, Tonosho Town has been active in rice cultivation since ancient times, and in the Edo period, rice cultivation and soy sauce brewing flourished. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Since this is my First Post, I would like to briefly introduce some recommended sightseeing spots in Tonosho Town. ・Hatcho Weir commonly known as Natsume Weir Hatcho Weir is an agricultural reservoir that utilizes the abundant water of the Tone River. During the winter season, thousands of mallards, Little Ducks and Swans fly in. You can enjoy bird watching at the waterfowl observation house set up in the adjacent Prefectural Forest. ・Suwa Daijin It is said that Shigezo Sasagawa, a historical figure from Tonosho Town, held a votive sumo tournament here. There is also a monument to the god of sumo wrestling and a Dohyo sumo ring in the precincts, and in the summer it is held as a sumo festival in Sasakawa, and it is used at the summer lodging of the Dewakai stable. ・TodaishaTodai Shrine It is an ancient shrine with a long history that was founded more than 1,800 years ago, and The ceremonial grand shrine festival held every 20 years is the largest festival in this area. ・Tenpo Suikoden Relics Museum: There are many cultural properties on display related to the story "Tenpo Suikoden", which depicts the power struggle between Shigezo Sasagawa and Iioka Sukegoro in the Edo period. 【Festivals and events in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 ・Tonosho Fureai Festival The Tonosho Fureai Festival is an event held every year on November 3 Culture Day at the Tonosho Town Hall. There are a number of food stalls lined up in the venue, and various events such as shows and raffles are held on the stage. ・Cape Unimisaki Azalea Festival From late April to mid-May, more than 2,000 azaleas bloom in Cape Kumoigasatsuki Azalea Park, including Oomurasaki, Mountain Azalea, and Ryukyu. Along with the Spring, the azalea flowers that spread all over the place attract people who visit. 【Specialty products and gourmet food of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 Tonosho Town is known for its fresh and delicious specialty products such as strawberries, kokabu, and pork, which are produced by the rich land. Sweet and juicy strawberries, the rare variety "Iberry" is grown in many strawberry fields in the town. In addition, SPF pigs raised in Tonosho Town are characterized by their sweet fat and tender meat. It is a popular item as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment in Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture. 【Charm of Tonosho Town, Chiba Prefecture】 In the "City of water and greenery" Tonosho Town, you will be greeted by visit beautiful scenery of moss phlox and azaleas. In spring, a carpet of bright pink, white, and purple moss phlox spreads at the Tonosho Fureai Center in Tonosho Town. Tonosho Town in Chiba Prefecture is full of attractions such as rich nature, deep history, and delicious food. Why don't you find something new in Tonosho Town? In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Tonosho Town, so please follow us.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, please enjoy Kawazu Town's exquisite gourmet food together! This time, I would like to introduce "Kichimaru". ・ Morning cuisine because it is local Morning, fresh, fisherman's shop. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kichimaru 【Address】149-4 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1913 【Business hours】11:00~14:30 17:30~22:00 【Regular holiday】Thursday Closed / Wednesday Not open 【Parking lot】Yes 6 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Yu lodging Sakurazaka". "It is a natural hot spring lodging with only 3 rooms where you can stay with your dog." 　 It takes about 5 minutes by car to the Kawazu cherry blossom tree, and if you stretch your legs a little, you will find Shirahama Beach. Natural hot spring open-air bath and rooftop Dog Run in a bamboo forest. It is such a lodging that both dogs and owners can enjoy throughout the year in the rich nature of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Yu lodging Sakurazaka 【Address】1325-486 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-3255 Check-in/check-out is 3:30 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 3 No shuttle service 【Parking lot】Yes 5 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Hello! This is the Otsuki Tourism Association. WE WILL INTRODUCE THE CHARM OF OTSUKI CITY, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, A LAND RICH IN NATURE AT THE FOOT OF MT. FUJI, IN A COOL JAPAN VIDEO! □■□ What is Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? □■□ Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a city with a population of about 21,000 located in the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is surrounded by Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa Mountains. Access from central Tokyo is about 1 hour by limited express on the JR Chuo Line, and less than 2 hours by Conventional train. By car, it takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku to Otsuki Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Also, it takes about 40 minutes from Otsuki Station to Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line, so it is recommended to stop by when climbing Mt. Fuji. □■□History of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□□ In the Edo period, Important Highways such as the Koshu-kaido now National Route 52 passed through Otsuki City, making it a prosperous trading and logistics hub. In 1954, the 3 towns and 4 villages of Otsuki Town, Saruhashi Town, Shichiho Town, Yanagawa Village, Hatsukari Village, Sasago Village, and Nigioka Village merged to form the sixth city in Yamanashi Prefecture. The following year, Tomihama Village was merged to form the current Otsuki City. □■□ Introducing 5 sightseeing spots in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ 【Kai no Saruhashi Monkey Bridge】 Kai no Saruhashi Bridge is one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, along with Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and Kiso Bridge, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The 30-meter-long bridge has a special structure that does not use any piers at all. 【Mt. Iwadono】 It is a mountain with an altitude of 634 meters that can be visited in about 20 minutes on foot from Otsuki Station. There is also a mountain trail from the entrance to the summit, and you can climb it in about 1 hour one way. In the spring season, you will be greeted by about 300 cherry trees. 【Katsuragawa Wellness Park】 Located on a hill overlooking eastern Yamanashi Prefecture, Katsuragawa Wellness Park is a spot where you can enjoy playground equipment, Dog Run, and Barbecue. It is a spot where you can enjoy nature and is popular with families. 【Maki Oiseyama】 Maki Oiseyama is known as the village of 3,000 cherry blossoms, and as one of the leading cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is crowded with many tourists during the cherry blossom season. 【Yamanashi Overnight Hot Spring Yorimichi no Yu】 It is a hot spring facility that opened in 2018, and you can enjoy not only lodging but also day trips. □■□ Twelve views of Mt.□ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□ The "Twelve views of Mt." was established in 1992 as an excellent view of 20 mountains and 12 views of Otsuki City, where you can see the beautiful Mt. Fuji. ・List of List of 12 views 1 Mt. Mt. Ganagaburasuri and Mt. 2 Ushioku-no-Gangabarasuri, Koganezawa 3 Okura Takamaru・Hamaiba 4 Mt. Takigozan and Sasago Mt. 5 Mount Narakura 6 Ougiyama 7 Mt. Momokura 8 Mt. Iwadono and Mt. 9 Mt. Mt. Kuradake 10 Mt. Mt. Kuki, Mt. 11 Mount Mt. Takagawa 12 Mt. Seihachi □■□ festival and event □ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture■□ The "Bonfire Citizens' Festival" is the largest event in Otsuki City held every summer, and there are many stalls where Mikoshi portable shrine procession, Yosakoi Soran, Awa Odori, and Folk Songs are performed on National Route 20, which has been closed to traffic. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and many tourists visited. □■□Specialty products and souvenirs of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□■□ Speaking of Otsuki City's specialties, "Sasago Mochi" is famous. It has been loved by many people for more than 100 years. Sake and wine made in Otsuki City are also popular as Souvenirs, and the special taste using local water and raw materials makes you feel the rich nature of Otsuki City. □■□ Enjoy your trip to Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ With the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, rich nature, and sightseeing spots where you can feel the history, Otsuki City is full of charms that will captivate everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Otsuki City, so thank you.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu for three consecutive weekends! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Hachiman Shrine". ・ Power Spot full of power Saburo Kawazu, the father of the Soga brothers, known for "The Tale of Soga," one of Japan's three great revenge stories, is said to be the inventor of "Kawazu Kake," one of the 48 moves of sumo. In the precincts of Kawazu Hachiman Shrine, there is a hand ball stone that is said to have been used to test strength. The word "tetamaishi" comes from the word "to take a cue ball". In addition, there is a statue of "Kawazu Saburo Rikiishi" by Goto Hakudo, a sculptor from Kawazu Town, and the title of the famous yokozuna Futabayama calligraphy is engraved. The shrine enshrines Saburo and the Soga brothers as deities, and a children's sumo wrestling tournament is held at the grand festival in October. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Hachiman Shrine 【Address】375 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu Town Yatsu Phone number: 0558-32-0290 Kawazu Tourism Association 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking lot】Yes 1 passenger car ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Jacaranda flowers Have you ever heard of Jacaranda, a member of the family Honeysuckle from South America? As you can see in the photo, it is a deciduous tree with purple flowers blooming in bunches like grapes, and the green leaves and purple flowers are very beautiful. In Atami City, there are tall trees looking up height and shrubs eye level along National Route 135 sidewalks between East Kaigan Town "Jacaranda Promenade" ~ Nagisa Town "Shinsui Park" and in Shinsui Park. It is said that the flowering period in Japan is June, but due to the climate, it is very rare for flowers to bloom on the mainland planted in open ground, and there were years when they did not bloom at all in Atami, and there are trees that bloom for the second time not only in June but also in September and October. Not all trees bloom when they bloom, and some years only a few bloomed. Some trees bloom a lot, some bloom only one bunch, and some don't bloom at all... How much will it bloom this season? * Bougainvillea is also in full bloom at the same time in Itokawa, so please visit it as well. [Main jacaranda planting locations and number] ● Jacaranda promenade along Route 135, next to the sundeck ・・・ 1 tall tree of about 10 m, 4 trees of 3 ~ 5 m, 100 shrubs of 1 ~ 2 m ●Along National Route 135 downhill Chuo Police Box ~ Shinsui Park No. 2 Construction Zone ・・・ 20 trees of 5~6m ●Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone: 1 tall tree about 2m tall around the pedestrian bridge, 5 shrubs on the slope of the Wada River Total of the above: 25 tall trees other than shrubs, 105 shrubs [History] ・Planted a tree in July 1990 to commemorate the international sister city partnership with Cascais, Portugal one of the green spaces in the palace ・In 2000, trees were planted along the national highway in front of the central police box diagonally ~ in front of the Shinsui Park event plaza 24 trees 　Some have since been transplanted, others have been newly planted. ） ・In April 2013, trees were planted in Shinsui Park No. 2 in front of the Tourism Association and No. 3 3 trees in the 2nd construction zone, 2 trees in the 3rd construction zone ・On June 1, 2013, the "Jacaranda Promenade" was completed in the Omiya green area east side 45 young trees were planted. ・September 2013 ~ June 2014 Heisei 26 2013: Maintenance tree planting in the Omiya green area west side, transplantation of several trees from along the national highway ・June 2014: Completion of "Jacaranda Promenade" Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City East Coast Town ~ Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: Jacaranda promenade Omiya pine tree ■About 20 minutes on foot from JR Atami Station ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 5 minutes → get off at "Omiya pine tree". Parking lot / Municipal toll P East Parking Lot, Shinsui Park, etc., etc.

Winter Traditions Tokachi Ranch Horse Chase Movement It is done to eliminate lack of exercise in winter and to prevent difficult births of pregnant horses. You can see the horses up close, so it's impressive! It is open to the public only on weekday mornings. *2024 ended on February 16.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Shakunage". ・In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, you can relax with the sounds of birds and the greenery of trees. The open-air bath, where you can hear the murmur of the river, has a stylish atmosphere where you can take a bath while watching the stars shining in the sky at night. Meals are mainly wild vegetables and seafood. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shakunage 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun Kawazu Town Nashimoto 1127 Phone number: 0558-35-7657 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 No shuttle service [Parking lot] 8 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Nikai Falls". ・A 20-meter-high waterfall located just below the Agar Bridge along the old road and falling in two stages. It is the first waterfall at the source of the Hontani River Kawazu River, and there are many trees around it. It is one of the famous waterfalls of Amagi with beautiful scenery such as autumn leaves and fresh greenery. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nikai Falls 【Address】Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Kawazu Town Nashimoto 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 15 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

⛄ It's been ⛄ a long time since it snowed It snowed this morning for the first time in a long time! ⛄ Due to the recent warm weather, the roadway and sidewalk were almost dry until yesterday ... Please be careful when you come! 😖

Shinsui Park Moon Terrace Shinsui Park continues south from Sun Beach. Atami City is a sister city to Sanremo City in northern Italy, and because of the similarity in topography and cityscape, it is developed with the image of a resort area in the northern Mediterranean. The "Sky Deck" in the first construction zone, which is inspired by the "Côte d'Azur in southern Europe," was made of bricks, the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck," which was inspired by the "Sanremo Rivera Coast in Northern Italy," was built on stones, and the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck," which is connected to Nagisa Small Park by a pedestrian bridge, was inspired by the "Neapolitan Coast of Southern Italy" and was planted with flowers and trees. It is a place that is popular with locals and tourists alike as a place for walking, sunbathing, holding events, and commemorative photos. ・March 1997 1997 Heisei 9 Completed the first construction zone approx. 170 × 50 meters deep including Moon Terrace ・ 2000 Heisei 12 The second construction zone 138 meters was completed in March ・In April 2009 2009 Heisei 21, the third construction zone approx. 160 × depth 40 meters was completed. < nickname> ・ 2003 Heisei 15 Heisei 15 In September, the first construction zone "Sky Deck" and the second construction zone "Rainbow Deck" were decided. ・ In October 2009 Heisei 21, the third construction zone "Nagisa Deck" was decided. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa Town Phone number: 0557-86-6218 Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Access: From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Atami Port for about 10 minutes → get off at Ginza or Shinsui Park. Parking lot: Municipal Shinsui Park parking lot for 140 cars municipal P: 110 yen for 30 minutes

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Family & Resort Kawabata". ・Standing along the clear stream of the Kawazu River, this lodging boasts a hot spring with a high skin-beautifying effect. Both the large public bath and the open-air bath are poured into the bathtub by flowing from the source, and it is reputed that the skin becomes smooth after the bath. The environment surrounded by nature is a walk in the Sagano Canyon, seasonal flowers, bird watching, and clear stream fishing. For dinner, where you can taste the mountains, rivers, and seafood all at once, you can enjoy plenty of the blessings of nature with fresh vegetables grown in your own vegetable garden. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Family & Resort Kawabata 【Address】188 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7310 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 14 Reservation is required. 【Parking lot】10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Mitaka Shrine". ・Kabuki tradition ~Shrine Story~ "Once upon a time, there lived in the field of Mitaka Danmano a god with a sharp ear of ears, the god of the ear of the god of the ear of the god of the great tree, and one night he came to the base of the great pine tree and got off the white cow and said to him, "If we all get along, I promise you prosperity and protection," while the white cow licked his face and limbs with his long tongue. The god astride the white cow has ascended to heaven. It is the day of October 23rd. Since then, the villagers have made rice cakes in the shape of cows' tongues and offered them to the temple. Even now, "tongue bell mochi" remains as a custom. At first, it was called Mitaka Shrine, but then it came to be called Mitaka Shrine. Mitakashiki Sanbaso Date: October 22 night session 18:30 ~ and 23 day part 11:00 ~ every year * About 1 hour and a half of dedication In the Edo period, young volunteers from the village who were instructed by Ichikawa Kodanji, the fourth generation of Edo Kabuki actors from Mitaka, staged the Shikisanban in the old government building. Even now, the Kagura Hall with a "revolving stage" remains as a valuable building. Shikisanban is performed every year on a stage that has been passed down from the Edo period to the present. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Mitaka Shrine 【Address】563 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1558 【Parking】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Kanagawa's 100 Specialties [Crafts] The "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections" are selected by the prefecture with recommendations from prefectural residents and organizations from among the crafts, processed foods, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery products cultivated in the tradition and climate of Kanagawa Prefecture, with the aim of widely promoting them both inside and outside the prefecture as an element of Kanagawa Prefecture's tourism appeal and contributing to the promotion of tourism. It was selected for the first time in Showa 60 and re-selected in 2006 Heisei 18. More than 10 years have passed since the last selection, and the needs of tourists are changing, so we have selected a new "Kanagawa Specialty 100 Selections". We will also add attractive gems that are conscious of inbound tourism and local gourmet foods that are popular in the region, and widely promote them as important resources to convey the charm of Kanagawa. Yokosuka's Sukajan Yokosuka City Crafts A jumper that originated on Dobuita Street. It features flashy embroidery with the image of Japanese patterns such as eagles, tigers, and dragons. Click here for basic information about this product < store where you can buy this product> MIKASA A long-established Sukajan shop founded in 1952 Showa 27 Address: 横須賀市本町2-7 Phone number: 046-823-0312 Prince & Co. Sukajan specialty store on Dobuita Street Address: 横須賀市本町2-4 Phone number: 046-822-3907

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Eel Shop Okawaya". ・ Traditional taste of baking without steaming Located on the banks of the Kawazu River, it is an eel shop "Okawaya". We use all domestic eels in our shop. Kansai-style eel, which is slowly grilled over charcoal without steaming, has been well received for its crisp mouthfeel. Please come and visit us. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Unagi no Shop Okawaya 【Address】303-3 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu TownYatsu Phone number: 0558-32-0076 【Business hours】11:00~14:00/17:00~20:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Aoki no Saka". ・High-quality hot springs, spacious guest rooms, local ingredients For dinner, the main dish is Kinmedai, and the young proprietress arranges seasonal sea and mountain delicacies. At the time of booking, we will ask you about seasonal dishes and preferences. The open-air and indoor baths overlooking the Kawazu Loop Bridge can be reserved. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Aoki-no-saka 【Address】342-1 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Kawazu TownNashimoto Phone number: 0558-35-7187 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 Reservation is required. 【Parking lot】7 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen