Photographed 6/29/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I went to the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Prayer early in the morning for two consecutive days is quite tough. 🥹 Chillax soda mango and mango mousse cake. 🥤🥭

This photo was taken when I went to Ginyama Hot spring. It was the perfect summer resort for the hot and humid summer. It was cool near the waterfall as if the cooler was working.

Photographed on June 28, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and Earl Grey Milk Cream Donuts.

🍑Toyooka Village Cycling Guided Tour – Fruit Sweets Plan (Peach)– 🚴‍♀️ Enjoy a rewarding ride wrapped in Shinshu’s nature, feeling the breeze as you go. On the Toyooka Village Cycling Guided Tour – Fruit Sweets Plan – local guides lead you to relish the village’s scenic charms and seasonal flavors. The seasonal fruit for summer is “peach”! After cycling along roads lined with orchards, take a break with a special dessert made lavishly with peaches. The juicy, sweet aroma of peach fills the dessert, offering a blissful treat you can only taste here. Tour Information ■Meeting Time 12:50 PM ■Duration About 2 hours 30 minutes ■Distance Less than 10 km. The tour uses E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles). (No electric-assist bicycles for children are available.) Children who cannot ride a bicycle can use a carrier bike (weight limits and other restrictions apply). ■Group Size 2 to 5 people ※Participation as a single person or groups larger than five can also be discussed. ■Price Ages 3 and up: JPY 5,000 per person Ages 0–2: Free (please share the fruit and sweets with an accompanying adult) ※The above price applies when the fruit is “peach.” Prices vary depending on the fruit. ■Inquiries & Reservations Toyooka Tabijikan 0265-49-3395 (Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) You can also see more details on the Toyooka Tabijikan website. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/...

Photographed on June 28, 25. Since the Enmusubi wind chime has begun, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 6:30 in the morning.

✨ The 15th New Japan Sword Exhibition is ✨ being held in Events Information for tomorrow 6/29 (Sun) ↓ "Beginners Welcome! Japanese Swords Course for Beginners" You can ♪ pick up and Appreciation a number of famous swords Hours: 10:30 a.m. to noon Participation fee∶ 500 yen (admission fee not included) * We do not accept advance applications, so please ♪ come by the time of the day

Fukoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom status as of June 27, 2025 Fukoji Temple in Asaichi, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture. The hydrangeas overall have passed their peak. You can now see flowers beginning to wither and colors starting to fade. Oita Prefecture has announced that the rainy season appears to have ended. Hydrangea deadheading will take place on July 5, 2025, so hydrangeas can be seen through July 4. Many visitors came to Fukoji again this year. Thank you very much. [Location] Kamiozuka, Asaichi, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture [Access] About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaichi Station [Parking] Available (free) [Toilets] Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The cliff-carved Buddhist statues on the temple grounds, including their base, measure about 11 meters high and are among Japan’s largest cliff carvings. The central giant figure is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is usually depicted with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have rounded and softened this carving’s features. Though large, the figure has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also called the Hydrangea Temple because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can enjoy a profusion of hydrangea blooms alongside the cliff carving. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community. ■■■ Access from central Bungo-Ono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Tarumae Garo, located in the western part of Tomakomai City. Garo is a Tohoku regional word meaning “a place where a river flows between cliffs.” True to its name, steep rock walls line both sides, and the area is carpeted in velvet-like moss.

Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine early in the morning. Rim Musubi wind chimes have begun. Rim musubi wind chimes and contrails look auspicious. 🎐

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Notice of the Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification Rite) This year, the Nagoshi no Oharae will be performed at shrines in the city. This Shinto ritual cleanses sins and impurities accumulated over the past six months and prays for good health and safety for the coming six months. Anyone may attend, so please take this chance to reset your mind and body and join us. Event Dates and Venues Sunday, June 29 • Isehara Daijingu 4:00 PM Monday, June 30 • Oyama Afuri Shrine, Lower Shrine 2:00 PM • Sannomiya Hibita Shrine 2:00 PM For details, please check the Tourism Association website below: https://isehara-kanko.com/news/10422/...

A view from the summit of Mt. Chogatake in the Northern Alps 😆 This lookout offers spectacular panoramas of the Hotaka range, including Mt. Yari This morning the clouds were high and the ridgelines should have been visible, but when I arrived the clouds had rolled in… what a shame 😢 The summit was being battered by strong winds, but it still felt amazing I could also see the Azumino valley below

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is Kazaguruma in front of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine direct meeting hall.

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Hello 😊 This is Waraji, a traditional Koshu local cuisine restaurant! The hot days continue every day—how is everyone doing? Right next to Waraji is the crystal fountain called Crystal Fountain, and its surroundings are a soothing spot where cool breezes pass through. You can enjoy a pleasant moment while listening to the sound of the water ✨ Also, Shosenkyo Gorge is more than 3°C cooler than the Kofu Basin, making it a popular summer retreat. Relax and enjoy the natural coolness as you unwind 🌿🌞 In this refreshing Shosenkyo, Waraji offers “Three-Color Somen” on weekends and public holidays during the summer only ✨ This colorful plate of somen comes with tempura and grilled fish for a hearty meal! It’s light, refreshing, and delicious even in the hot season 🍽️ Feel the coolness and savor Waraji’s flavors 😊 We sincerely look forward to your visit!

Motonosumi Shrine The winding Gari approach to the temple leads to the top of the Quay with 123 vermilion Torii (shrine gates).

We have updated the blooming status of hydrangeas at Shimoda Park 💠✨ Although the peak season continues, the flowers are gradually changing color. We recommend visiting soon ☝🏽🌈

[Notice of the 60th Anniversary Campaign for the Oyama Cable Car] This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Oyama Cable Car. To express our gratitude for the years past, we are holding a special campaign. Event period: Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, August 31 ◆ Children's cable car fare reduced to 50 yen ◆ Collaboration event with Hakone Soba: Free kakiage tempura coupon present Also, on Saturday and Sunday, June 28–29, 2025, a greeting event with Kururin, Kanamin, and Mokoron will be held at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine! Please take this opportunity to ride the cable car. Check the official website for details 👉 https://www.ooyama-cable.co.jp/60thanniv/index.html...

Hill town Biei Nature created over a long history, this landscape is colored by many hills I go there every year because I want to see this scenery

In Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, for some reason, there are many historical sites and legends related to the era of the "Minamoto Hei War". Among them, today I would like to introduce "Yamabuki Shrine". Yamabuki Shrine is a small shrine located in the mountains of Nakayama Town, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is said that this shrine was built to mourn Yamabuki Gozen, who supported the warlord Kiso Yoshinaka who was active in the Battle of Kurikara Pass during the Battle of Minamoto Taira with Tomoe Gozen. Kiso Yoshinaka raised his martial order in the Battle of Minamoto Hei, but he was accused of rebellion and defeated by Minamoto no Yoritomo. At this time, Yamabuki Gozen was left in the capital of Kyoto due to illness. When Yamabuki Gozen learns of Kiso Yoshinaka's death, he falls to Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, relying on the connection that Kiso Yoshinaka was Iyo Mori. Yamabuki Gozen, who landed in Kaminada, Sokai Town, Iyo City, was unable to walk on his own due to illness, and his vassals tried to cross the mountain by pulling him on bamboo sticks. The Slope in the Midori district of Sokai Town, Iyo City, is called "Hikizaka", the top of the mountain is called "Tsukitaku" because he hid himself with a shield and spent the night, and the place where Gozen is said to have died and changed to a death costume is called "Costume Change Place". Local people, naïve and kind-hearted, built a five-ring pagoda as a tomb to mourn the deceased. Furthermore, in 1892 (Meiji 25) (1892), Local volunteers commissioned Choshu carpenters, who had been skilled in erecting shrines and Temple in Ehime and Kochi, to build the Yamabuki Shrine in order to prevent the Tradition and the five-ring pagoda from being treated poorly. A small shrine that you might overlook when driving in a car. Both the shrine and the pagoda are covered with moss and stand quietly and quietly. The origin of Yamabuki Gozen is unknown, but there is a theory that she was a princess of a wealthy family in the Hajigawa region of Ozu City. At the time of her birth, she was called Yamabuki Gozen, the princess of Yamabuki, because there were many Yamabuki blooming in the garden. In addition, it is said that she was a stool woman (servant, meaning beautiful woman) of Kiso Yoshinaka, but there is also a theory that she was his wife. The life of a beautiful and strong female warrior who was tossed around by the turbulent world is still being told in various parts of Japan. *Yamabuki Shrine* Address: Sareiya, Nakayama-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Business hours: Free prayer Car parking lot: None * If you park on Car shoulder of the road, please be careful of Car passage.

Photographed on June 21, 25. This is Kazaguruma of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. From 6/28, the rim musubi wind chime will start.

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is the lantern and hydrangea of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is a yo-yo lottery of Kawagoe Hachimangu. A new Squid lottery has also begun. 🍉

💐 The summer cherry blossom viewing spot in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture is here! This time, you can enjoy the "spectacular view of flowers" in summer Here are four carefully selected recommended spots 🌸 Perfect for weekend outings and camera trips ◎ Save it and use 💐 it to plan your next outing (1) Senko no Ie (30-11 Kamitakeda, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid to late June 👉 Kominka houses with thatched roofs and Hanashobu weave the original scenery 🏡 of Japan (2) Yuri no Sato Park (21-2-3 Ishizuka, Spring Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid to late June 👉 About 150,000 lilies and fantastic Light up 🌙 (4) Mikuni Lavender Farm (123-3 Kado, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid-June to early July 👉 About 4000 lavender fields and a pleasant aroma 💜 (3) Ikegami Himawari Park (48 Ikegami, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: late July to mid-August 👉 A superb view 🌻 of the sunflowers spreading on one side shining in the summer sky * The best time to see it is only a guide. Thereare it depends on the weather.

Photographed 6/16/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Fukoji Hydrangeas ❚ Bloom status as of June 24, 2025 Fukoji sits in Asaji Town, Bungoono City. It is also famous as a hydrangea sightseeing spot. Overall, the hydrangeas have just passed their peak. Some of the earlier flowers have begun to wither. This year there are fewer blooms than usual, but the later-blooming flowers are beautifully open. We will report on the bloom status as it changes. Location: Kamiotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Access: about a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station Parking: available (free) Restrooms: available ❚ Fukoji The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds, including its pedestal, measures about 11 meters tall, making it one of Japan’s largest cliff Buddhas. The central, enormous figure is Fudo Myoo, the Immovable Wisdom King. Fudo Myoo normally appears fierce, with an angry expression, but years of wind and rain have rounded its features into a gentle, softened face. Though large, this Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukoji is also known as “Hydrangea Temple” because so many hydrangeas are planted there. During the rainy season you can see numerous hydrangea blooms together with the cliff Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local residents. ■■■ Access from central Bungoono City ■■■ From JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture: about a 3-hour drive From JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture: about a 2-hour drive From JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive From JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture: about a 1 hour 20 minute drive ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[Okomin Kuma Suzu is now on sale!!️] Okomin's design bear bell "Okomin bell" 🔔 We have ☕️🌿 also started selling at Ekinaka Yamanouchi in Yudanaka Station and Kita Shinshu Yamauchi in the Roadside Station It looks cute× good tone = the 🎶✨️ best It is also good 🐻 for avoiding bears on trekking and mountaineering It is 🎒🚓 also good for crime prevention on the way to and from school by attaching it to a school bag. Tie it to your pants and make it a good 🍅🌽 companion for farm work in the field. Diverse 😊 applications

Photographed on June 15, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 15, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.