Minakami has all the things that give one peace. I don't know why this place is so underrated, at least among foreigners, since it's only an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I would want that everyone visits this place during spring, autumn, or snowy winter. Because this city is unique in every season.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "Yuto Yamada". The colorful cherry blossoms with the Meguro River in the background are superb. The Meguro River (Meguro River) is a river that flows through Setagaya, Meguro, and Shinagawa wards. Along the Meguro River in Meguro Ward, there is a row of cherry blossom trees that stretches for about 4 km, and it is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo that many people visit during the cherry blossom season. Across the Meguro River, the superb view of about 800 Yoshino cherry trees arching from the left and right is a must-see. There is also a promenade along the river, where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms slowly while walking. The best time to see them is usually around late March ~ early April. In 2023, the "Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival" is scheduled to be held for the first time in four years. 【Meguro East Area Cherry Blossom Festival】April 1~2, 2023 【Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival】March 18th ~ April 9th One of the highlights is the bonbori that is decorated with flowering. From 17:00 to 20:00, the bonbori is lit up and lit up, so you can enjoy the fantastic night cherry blossoms. We also recommend the Meguro River cherry blossom viewing cruise that you can enjoy while listening to the guide. Advance reservations are required, but you can also bring your own food and drink, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and sightseeing on the boat. ◆Along the Meguro River◆ 【Address】〒153-0061 Near Nakameguro 2-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (along the Meguro River) 【Access】 1 minute walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line

[English/Japanese] We went to the Hamura Zoological Park for our graduation field trip! The park was large enough that we could see all the animals in an hour, and we were able to take our time and enjoy the park. The giraffes were especially popular, and everyone who came to the park took pictures of them. The students were thrilled to see animals for the first time! We also talked about food culture, such as how this animal is often eaten in their country I went to Hamura City Zoological Park on a graduation excursion! The park was large enough to see all the animals in one hour, and I was able to enjoy it thoroughly. Giraffes were especially popular, and everyone who came to the park took pictures. The students were thrilled to see animals for the first time! In addition, we talked about food culture, such as eating this animal a lot in the country.

A goat in the animal petting plaza in Andersen Park in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. The Kawazu cherry blossoms were beautiful. Take a break from the children who came to play.

These are Kawazu cherry blossoms and mejiro. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom in early February. Kawazu cherry blossoms were born from the natural hybrids of the scarlet cherry blossoms and Oshima cherry blossoms mentioned in the previous post. Since it was discovered in Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture, it was named Kawazu Sakura. The reason why Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom so early is that the early flowering time of the cold scarlet cherry blossoms, which is the source of hybridization, is said to be the early flowering time. (Since the color of Oshima cherry blossoms is pure white, the color of Kawazu cherry blossoms seems to be somewhere between Kanscarlet cherry blossoms and Oshima cherry blossoms.) ) By the way, Kawazu cherry blossoms can also be seen in Tokyo. This photo was taken in front of the Marubeni Building in Otemachi. (It's quite scattered now.) ）

It is a nemophila of the national Hitachi Seaside Park Miharashi no Oka. The world where the blue of nemophila and the blue of the sky unfold before your eyes is like a dream.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce Mr. Sasaki's post "Cherry blossoms taken from Inokashira Park Bentenbashi". The reflection of the water surface is beautiful and it is a fantastic photo. Straddling Musashino City and Mitaka City in Tokyo, Toritsu Inokashira Onshi Park is commonly known as Inokashira Park and is widely known. In the center of the park is Inokashira Pond, one of the three major spring ponds in Musashino. About 500 cherry trees are planted throughout the park, and the beautiful scenery has been selected as one of the Japan 100 best cherry blossom spots. The best time to see them is usually late March ~ early April. There are many varieties such as Kawazuzakura, Somei Yoshino, and Yamazakura, and you can enjoy various cherry blossoms such as white, bright red, and yellow. It is also lit up from 18:00 to 22:00 in the evening to coincide with the bloom. The location is near the east side of the Nanaibashi entrance. It is located in the north direction of the pond, which is also a standard spot for cherry blossom viewing, so you can easily enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. In addition to the cherry blossoms, Inokashira Park is full of attractions. The Tokyo Metropolitan Zoo "Inokashira Nature and Cultural Park" in the park is also popular with children. You can interact with guinea pigs and goats, and it is a hands-on facility with playground equipment and a sculpture garden. There are plenty of stylish cafes on the way to the park. Many shops open at 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning, so it is also recommended for mornings. ◆Inokashira Park(Metropolitan Inokashira Park)◆ 【Address】1-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 【Access】 Get off at JR Chuo Line "Kichijoji" and walk about 5 minutes 【Parking lot】Available (charged)

Hikawa Shrine is a Musashi Ichinomiya shrine in Saitama Prefecture. The red building of Hikawa Shrine stands out beautifully at dusk. It is said to have a history of more than 2,400 years, and it is one of the oldest shrines in the Japan that was the origin of the place name of Omiya as a great palace residence. As Musashi Ichinomiya, it gathers faith in the entire Kanto region, and the first visit is crowded with many worshippers. Hikawa Shrine names are located mainly in Omiya, Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, and Kanagawa Prefecture, and there are more than 280 companies.

Saitama Shintoshin Station. JR Station, a futuristic building in Saitama Prefecture. An east-west free passage of a station in Saitama Shintoshin, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Saitama Saitama City Saitama Shintoshin Saitama Shintoshin Station station JR Futuristic city

★ The 16th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Sightseeing spots Japan to visit in spring" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce the post of "=͟͟͞͞ Aioi."! The Sky Tree over the Kawazu cherry blossoms is beautiful. Tokyo Skytree is a radio tower that opened in 2012. There are also commercial facilities such as restaurants and souvenir shops. The observation deck, which is 350 meters high and 450 meters high, is a popular tourist attraction. ◆Tokyo Skytree◆ 【Address】〒131−0045 1-1-1 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 【Access】 Get off at Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree Line or Oshiage (Skytree-mae) Station on the Hanzomon Line and walk a short distance

Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"! This is a pickup post on the inbound tourism information SNS "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS". Today, I would like to introduce Yuki's post "Cherry blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen bathed in the light of the setting sun". It is a beautiful photo of the cherry blossoms that have increased in color with the setting sun. Shinjuku Gyoen, which straddles Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, is a landscape garden that was born in 1906 (Meiji 39). The garden covers an area of about 58 hectares, and you can enjoy nature throughout the four seasons. In spring, it is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot where about 900 cherry trees of about 70 species are in full bloom. Since the flowering time differs depending on the type of cherry blossom, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long time, from the early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms in January to the Yae cherry blossoms in April. Many people visit it as an oasis in Shinjuku's building district. In addition, there are restaurants, cafes, greenhouses, children's squares, etc. in the park, and there are many attractions. From late March, the cherry blossom light-up event "NAKED Sakura no Shinjuku Gyoen 2023" will be held. In collaboration with NAKED Co., Ltd., you can enjoy various light-ups, projection mapping, and cherry blossoms. 【Event Period】Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ Sunday, April 23, 2023 During the busy season when last year's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, advance reservations are made for admission, and although there is no announcement at this time, there is a possibility that the same will be made in 2023. It is a good idea to check in advance on the Internet. ◆Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden◆ 【Address】〒160-0014 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 【Access】 About a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line "Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station" Exit 1 【Parking lot】Available (Please check the official website for details.) ）

The Plum Blossom Festival is now in progress at Kairakeun, one of Japan's three great gardens. About 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties are planted in the vast garden, and the feature is that you can enjoy the plum blossoms for a long period, with early blooming, middle blooming, and late blooming. Currently, 70% of flowers are bloomed. Beautiful night illumination also happened last weekends.

The Plum Blossom Festival is now in progress at Kairakeun, one of Japan's three great gardens. About 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties are planted in the vast garden, and the feature is that you can enjoy the plum blossoms for a long period, with early blooming, middle blooming, and late blooming. Currently, 70% of flowers are bloomed. Beautiful night illumination also happened last weekend.

The Plum Blossom Festival is now in progress at Kairakeun, one of Japan's three great gardens. About 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties are planted in the vast garden, and the feature is that you can enjoy the plum blossoms for a long period, with early blooming, middle blooming, and late blooming. Currently, 70% of flowers are bloomed. Beautiful night illumination also happened last weekend.

Today’s 2nd recommended place is yokohama . This gorgeous city has all those things that can attract any traveler. It has magnificent skyline, green and beautiful gardens, historical places and museum, amusement destinations, shopping areas and what not! and a great ocean beauty too. This port city has variety things to offer. But the best part of it is to enjoy the sunset from the deck area while the sky changes its color and city lights blinks like stars.

My today’s recommended place is Kawagoe’s Shingashi river side cherry blossom viewing spot. Though this place is really very close to #tokyo yet very few travellers actually know about this place. I’m not telling that it is a offbeat destination but not as much popular as it should be. Beautiful cherry blossom tree both side of the river and the falling petals all over the water made it so beautiful. Just imagine a boatride on a river of petals. surely it would be a unforgettable experience.

It's as if God has descended Saw the sight. Location Torii ⛩ gate of Kamiso

[English/Japanese] The most famous gourmet food in Hachioji is ramen. It is so well known among ramen lovers that there is even a type of ramen called "Hachioji Ramen. Unlike other ramen, "Hachioji Ramen" uses a large amount of onions in its broth. In Nishi-Hachioji, there is a Hachioji Ramen restaurant called "Goemon" where people stand in line. It is a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station, so it is very close to the school. I tried it for the first time the other day! It was a very tasty ramen with the sweetness of onion, just like "Hachioji Ramen". The international students at the Japanese language school like ramen very much. Some of the male students in particular eat ramen every day, and it is one of the reasons for their weight gain. (By the way, many female students get fat from eating bread.) The most famous gourmet in Hachioji is ramen. There is a type of ramen called "Hachioji Ramen", which is so well known among ramen lovers. "Hachioji Ramen" is different from other ramen, and a large amount of onion is used in the soup. In Nishi Hachioji, there is a Hachioji ramen shop "Goemon" where there is a line. It is a 3-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station, so it is very close to the school. I ate it for the first time the other day! It was a very delicious ramen with the sweetness of onions like "Hachioji Ramen". Japanese international students at the school are very fond of ramen. In particular, some male students eat every day, which is one of the reasons why they gain weight. (By the way, many female students get fat from bread.) ）

Spring in Japan means cities surrounded by rows of cherry blossom trees, but whenever we imagine we think about light pink or white flowers and their fragile petals fluttering in the breeze. But these dark pink cherry blossoms are also gorgeous and they bloom much before than common sakura. These flowers are called Kawazu zakura and you can see this grand view if you visit this town from late Feb to early march.

After photographing the sea of clouds at Mt. Daikan When I jumped into the sea of clouds, it was ⛩ a different world. From ? Lake Ashi

Mt. Fuji seen at sunset from Manase Port in Hayama over Sagami Bay. On a sunny evening, Mount Fuji seen from this place really looks golden and large.

A rocky area near Hayama and Chojagasaki. The sunset just before setting and the reflection in the puddle are beautiful. For a moment, it feels like it's not Japan, but there are many places like this near the city center.

The moment when the blue sky is reflected in the lake of Moominvalley Park and the world expands.

You can also see Decca Mt. Fuji from Tokyo.

Shin-Okubo at nightfall

Hie shrine is a very popular tourist spot in Tokyo metropolitan nagatacho area. The god enshrined here is believed to be guardian deity of the Tokugawa family. Just outside the temple area there are several torii gates which looks very beautiful. So, my today's recommended travel spot is Hie shrine.

A stone step festival held every other year at Atago Shrine in Tokyo. The scene of carrying a mikoshi down the steep stone steps is truly a masterpiece!

My today's recommended tourist spot is Fukaya green park. Cherry blossom season is coming soon and here I want to recommended this place. The overall area of the park is not very large but its well organized. A combination of tulip and cherry blossom can be seen here at the same time.

Today's place is 昭和記念公園. Spring is one of the best times here in Japan. In Tokyo, this park is the perfect place to find almost all kinds of spring flowers.

Tomorrow, February 22nd, is Cat Day. So, I would like to introduce one place related to cats. It is Gotokuji Temple located in Setagaya Ward. Gotokuji Temple is the birthplace of Maneki-neko. There are many beckoning cats. If you have time, please go. Nearest Station Setagaya Line Miyanosaka Odakyu Line Gotokuji