Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Event Information This week, Gokasecho is packed with events✨ Some events are being held for the first time, so come and visit Gokasecho for a great time😆

Friday, August 2 — The grapes of Gokase Wine🍇✨ Today, while I was out, I visited a local vineyard in town and had a look at the grapes🍇📸! The variety in the photos is Niagara🍷 Large clusters of plump berries hung everywhere, and they looked so beautiful🥹👏 In the fifth photo, the sunlight shines through the grapes so they look translucent😲—they have a jewel-like beauty👏 Though these berries aren’t fully ripe yet, their fresh green color feels cool, and the vineyard somehow looked stylish to me😳✨ They’ll grow riper and the fragrance will start to float through the air…😌💕 I was told that the earliest varieties will begin to be harvested starting this month… I’m already looking forward to the grapes and the wine🤤🍇✨

December 20, 2024 Gokase Highland Ski Resort OPEN🎉 On Thursday, August 1, at Gokasecho Town Hall, a press announcement confirmed that Gokase Highland Ski Resort is scheduled to open this season👏✨ The access road to the ski resort collapsed in the 2022 typhoon and became impassable, forcing Gokase Highland Ski Resort to close for two seasons. At last this season! “The winter of revival begins.” 🥳🎉 Under the banner “Reopen – Reunite –” we look forward to reuniting with many people from inside and outside the town, from other prefectures, and from abroad 🥰 Let’s enjoy this winter at the ski resort ⛷️🏂✨ OPEN dates: December 20, 2024 – early March Hours: 8:00–16:30

Dawn of Hoshitoge 2024.08.04 The sun came up and the light poured into the rice terraces. The morning dew was also shining.

Kuwana City Water Township fireworks festival Mie Prefecture Kuwana City Water Township fireworks festival * Flight over the Kiso River has been confirmed. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Nagaoka Reconstruction Fireworks 2024.08.03 The brilliance of the three-shaku Jade The "Nagaoka Festival" unfolds gorgeously every year Its Origin is engraved in the history of Nagaoka, It is uttered on that summer day, which is the most harrowing. August 1, 1945 (Showa 20). That night, a large number of black shadows in the dark sky - B-29 heavy bombers attacked, From 10:30 p.m. to 1 hour and 40 minutes, the city was bombed. Eighty percent of the old town has been transformed into a burnt ruin. 1,488 precious lives were lost in the raging flames. The devastation is like a nightmare as far as the eye can see. People trembling with indescribable grief and indignation. At that time, it was Held in on August 1, 1946 (Showa 21), one year after the air raid. It is the predecessor of the Nagaoka Festival, the "Nagaoka Reconstruction Festival". This festival comforts the hearts of the citizens of Nagaoka, Encouraged and holding hands tightly, He approached the reconstruction of the city with an indomitable spirit.　Excerpt from HP

Harakoji Temple, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture An invitation 😌 to healing with the sound of bells

Hyogo Prefecture Awaji City Jade Negi Countryside and Jade green onions 😋

Memories of summer in 😋 Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Memories 😋 of summer on the veranda of Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Ice fruit Gari Gari time has started today! At first, I was wary of the ice, but I took out the apple and ate it! Left #Louis Right #Asiri

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Guesthouse & Bar ELCAMPO This is a private tent site limited to one group per day. We offer a wide range of rental gear. You can also enjoy drinks at the adjoining bar. (The bar is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.) Fees ・2,500 yen per night site fee ・Admission: Adults (13 and over) 500 yen ・Children (ages 3–12) 300 yen ※During Golden Week and the Obon period, the site fee is 3,000 yen per night. Facilities: power supply, sink, shower room, separate toilets for men and women, Wi-Fi available Check-in: 15:00–20:00 Check-out: by 11:00 ※Not available in winter (November–March). ※Pets are not allowed. Contact ・Phone: 080-9799-0094 (phone hours 9:00–21:00)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping: Kijiya de CAMP A campsite where you can also enjoy hot springs, “Kijiya de Camp” Solo camping and small-group use are available. There are sites A through D. Check-in time: 12:00–17:00 on the day of arrival (If your check-in will be after 17:00, please be sure to contact us) Check-out time: by 11:00 the following day Reservations and inquiries 9223 Mikasho, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 0982-82-1115 Fax: 0982-82-1145

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Camping] Gokase no Sato Camp Village Gokase no Sato Camp Village sits in a luxurious spot with panoramic views of the Aso caldera and surrounding mountains. The site offers Wi‑Fi‑equipped bungalows where you can stay with pets, and tent sites for enjoying camping. You can also use the facilities in the management building. With few streetlights, clear nights reveal a sky full of stars. Hours: 9:00–18:00 Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday Contact 141-1 Mikasyo, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1203 Phone: 090-4475-5005

It is my wife and son in the sunflower field that I go to every summer.

A smash-hit event is now underway!!! Suwa Lake Summer Night Fireworks 2024🎆 Friday, July 26th – Sunday, August 25th *Except August 15th* Starts at 8:30 PM (about 10 minutes) Every evening throughout the period, fireworks launch from the lake. Nowhere else in Japan features a nightly ten-minute display like Suwa Lake!!! The true pleasure of the Summer Night Fireworks is watching the show unhurriedly from the lakeside lawn without the crowds🎇 Enjoy dazzling fireworks choreographed to music on the night breeze.

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

Events of the Gion Festival are also packed. When I see the portable shrine washing ceremony, I feel grateful for the many impressions this summer.

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Auberge corasita Limited to two groups per day, CORASITA is a stayable restaurant run by a tomato farmer CORASITA comes from the Gokasecho dialect phrase “Yo~ korashita ne~,” meaning “welcome, you have arrived,” and it greets guests warmly. Enjoy traditional Italian home cooking taught by an Italian mamma, prepared by the owner who holds a qualification as an Italian cuisine researcher—dishes you can only taste at CORASITA. Check-in: 16:00–18:00 Check-out: by 10:00 Rates: 1 night with two meals included ※Adults (junior high school students and older) 1 person / 1 building: JPY 35,400 (tax excluded) and up 2–8 people / 1 building: JPY 23,000 (tax excluded) per person and up Contact 2847-1 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2017

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Guesthouse & Bar EL CAMPO EL CAMPO offers four cottages reserved for one group per day: Cottage Brown (for 1–4 guests), Cottage Blue (for 1–8 guests), Cottage Red (for 1–2 guests), and Cottage Peach (for 1–2 guests). Each is a log house that radiates the warmth of wood, providing a relaxed stay. In summer, guests can pick blueberries beside the guesthouse, enjoy barbecues under a star-filled sky, and play with handheld fireworks. In winter, we light a Chilean wood-burning stove before check-in to welcome you, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay even in the bitter cold of Gokasecho. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Cottage Brown … From ¥4,500 per person per night (capacity 4) This two-story cottage lets you relax like you would in a holiday home. The first floor is a living room with a small kitchen. A unit bathroom combines a toilet and bathtub. The second floor serves as the bedroom. *Winter (November–April) heating fee: +¥1,000 per group* *New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon: from ¥5,000* *Pets are not allowed* ● Cottage Blue … From ¥25,000 per night for the two rooms (capacity 8) A central kitchen and living area separates rooms on the left and right. Each room has two bunk beds, accommodating four guests per room. Each room also has a toilet, shower room, and a separate wash basin. This layout is ideal for large groups or two families traveling together (up to 8 guests). *Winter (November–April) heating fee: +¥1,000 per group* *New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon: from ¥30,000* *Pets are not allowed* ● Cottage Red … From ¥6,500 per person per night (capacity 2) All facilities are on the first floor: kitchen, dining area, toilet, wash basin, shower room, and bedroom. The bedroom has two Simmons single beds. The loft offers books and a comfortable chair to relax in. *Winter (November–April) heating fee: +¥1,000 per group* *New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon: from ¥7,000 per person per night* *Pets are not allowed* ● Cottage Peach … From ¥7,500 per person per night (capacity 2) This cottage features a spacious dining area and a full bathroom where you can stretch out and soak. The bedroom is in the loft and includes one Emma Sleep queen-size bed. Please note that the loft requires climbing a steep ladder; guests with small children, elderly guests, or those with a fear of heights should take care. *Winter (November–April) heating fee: +¥1,000 per group* *New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon: from ¥8,000 per person per night* *Pets are not allowed* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check-in: 15:00–20:00 Check-out: by 10:00 Contact 872-1 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 080-9799-0094 (Phone hours 9:00–21:00)

"Shinshu Venus Line Drive Stamp Rally" ★Collect smartphone stamps at sightseeing spots and earn rewards! The Venus Line is a 75.2 km scenic road stretching from Chino to Ueda in Nagano Prefecture. It winds through the highland area of Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, located near the geographic center of Honshu, and ranks among Japan’s premier driving routes. The average elevation is about 1,400 meters, and the highest point, the Utsukushigahara Highlands, reaches about 2,000 meters. Would you like to take your time enjoying this beautiful drive, stopping at various spots along the way? There are hot springs, delicious local dishes, Shinshu souvenirs, and breathtaking scenery!!! We look forward to seeing you! ■ Period From Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Thursday, October 31, 2024 ■ Area Chino, Suwa, Shimosuwa, Tateshina, Nagawa, Ueda ● Stamp spots: 30 locations 【Tateshina Area】2 spots 【Suwa Area】9 spots 【Kirigamine, Yashima, Kurumayama Area】3 spots 【Shirakaba Lake, Megami Lake Area】7 spots 【Wada, Takayama Area】4 spots 【Ueda, Takeshi Area】5 spots For details → Search for "Shinshu Venus Line Drive Stamp Rally"!

Miyazaki Prefecture, Gokasecho Accommodation: Enoha no Ie Enoha no Ie is a mountain home-style restaurant located at 700 meters above sea level along Nagirikawa River, the source of the Gokase River. In Kyushu, yamame trout used to be called “enoha.” An irori hearth sits on the wooden floor beside the entrance and serves as the restaurant area. You can also enjoy a wide variety of yamame dishes here. Rates 1) One night with two meals: 7,000 yen 2) One night with breakfast only: 4,500 yen 3) Kiridatake Pass trekking, one night with three meals, guided with pick-up and drop-off: 9,000 yen Contact Phone: 0982-83-2321

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Accommodation: Hotel Forestpia Hotel Forestpia sits along a gorge at the headwaters of the Gokase River in the Kyushu Mountains This hotel features authentic cottage-style log houses Here you can enjoy yamame trout dishes raised in the clear waters of the Gokase River When it gets cold, the lobby fireplace is lit, creating a luxurious moment to relax <Base Rates> ●Room Charge ・Suite (price for 2 people) 16,000 yen ・Twin room (price for 2 people) 12,000 yen ・Maisonette (price for 4 people) 20,000 yen ●Rate with Breakfast (per night) ・Room for 3–4 people: 6,000 yen per person ・Room for 2 people: 7,000 yen per person ・Suite: 9,000 yen per person *Meals at "Enoha no Ie" range from 1,000 to 3,000 yen (tax excluded) <Contact> 4615 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, 882-1201 ・Phone: 0982-82-2321 ・FAX: 982-83-2324

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Rental Tent Sauna Enjoy Gokase’s nature in a tent sauna!! You can rent a tent sauna in Gokasecho. Would you like to enjoy a sauna whenever you want, wherever you want, with whomever you choose? Assembling the tent sauna is simple! The stove is iron, so the temperature rises in no time! You can even do löyly (steam poured on hot stones), leaving your mind and body refreshed! Detailed instructions for assembling the tent sauna are on Instagram at @kikor_i78. Come experience the ultimate relaxation, or “totonou,” in Gokase! Fees: Tent and stove rental ・Weekdays 10,000 yen / Holidays 12,000 yen ・Relaxation chair 500 yen Contact ・Instagram: @kikor_i78 ・Phone: 070-2381-0320 (available only from 5:00–7:00 p.m.)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Cotton Cafe Cotton Cafe meets on the third Saturday of every month. Here you can try spinning yarn from organic cotton grown in Gokasecho. The homemade cakes are also very popular. Relax and chat while trying your hand at spinning yarn. No prior registration required. Opening days: Every third Saturday of the month Hours: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Location: 5929 Kuraoka, Kuraoka Kurara Staff Room, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, 882-1201

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Pizza-Making Workshop At Villa corasita (Villa Corasita), you can take a cooking class while looking straight down at the Italian tomato fields (greenhouses) completed in March 2022. Set in a stylish villa reminiscent of rural towns in France and Italy, you can make pizza using a wood-fired stove. Hours Day session 11:00–14:00 Evening session 17:00–19:00 Duration About 90 minutes (one lesson: from 4 to 8 guests) *If more than 8 guests participate, a rotation system will be used. Price Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥3,850 Children ¥1,650 *Reservation required (at least 5 days before your preferred date). Groups of 4 to 8 guests. Reservation: Villa corasita 1473-18 Kuraoka, Gokasecho, Nishi-usuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1201 Phone: 0982-83-2017 (weekdays 9:00–17:00)

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience] Cast-Iron Kettle Pan-Frying Tea Experience Pan-fried tea, now produced in only small quantities nationwide. It pours a clear golden color, offers a fragrant aroma, and tends to be less astringent and bitter than steamed green tea. You can try making this pan-fried tea yourself. <Price> Pan-frying experience: 2,000 yen ※Reservation required / varies by season <Booking> Miyazaki Chabo Co., Ltd. 4966 Kuwanochi, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1202 ・Hours: 9:00–16:00 ・Phone: 0982-82-0211 ・Fax: 0982-82-0316

[Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience] Tea Tasting Experience Miyazaki (Tatsu Saki) Sabou produces the rare kamairicha (pan-fried tea) Here you can enjoy a tasting experience featuring several kinds of tea. Even among kamairicha, different tea leaf varieties produce distinct aromas and flavors. If you find a tea you like, you can buy it on the spot. Price: Tea tasting experience from ¥1,000 (reservation required) Booking: Miyazaki Sabou Co., Ltd. 4966 Kuwanochi, Gokasecho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1202 Hours: 9:00–16:00 Telephone: 0982-82-0211 Fax: 0982-82-0316

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Canoeing & Sauninging Canoeing in winter? Isn’t it cold? Not at all — winter brings its own way to enjoy canoeing. This is "Canoeing & Sauninging." After paddling and entering the sauna, your body and mind will feel refreshed and balanced. Would you like to try this in the great outdoors? The sauna meal is a Gokasecho specialty. Season: January to March Price: Adults (high school age and older) JPY 9,000 (includes sauna meal: special horu hotpot) Booking: Shizenya Kawajin (Email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)

Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Experience: Snow Trekking & Sledding An activity unique to Gokasecho, a town with a ski resort! Snow mountain climbing and sledding! The rush of sliding down snowy slopes on a sled is addictive! We provide a warming lunch. *Subject to snow accumulation from January to March* Price 10,000 yen per person; minors must be accompanied by a guardian Lunch included: hot sandwich and soup (menu may change) How to apply Shizenya Kawajin (email: ag1967@gray.plala.or.jp)