Location: Kamimikawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture Taken in early May On a walk with my cat Chai On the side of the road, there is a large number of "white clover" flower fields that I have not seen in the previous year...! Shooting with the sunset & with the cat 📸 A small view that shines in the Nature of Japan! Actually, this "white clover" Famous for its non-native species and abnormal reproduction. The reason why it is blooming so much this year is that a farmer in the neighborhood is conducting an experiment to see if it will increase if you give it plenty of sun. At a later date, I was ✋ driven by mowing the grass Beautiful plants and flowers that are often seen in daily life. The scenery I saw in this way was engraved with the history of "white clover" that has been breeding until now!

【White Iwayama (rocky mountain)🌸】 Today (5/11), the "White Iwayama (rocky mountain) opening" was 😊 held at the Gokase Highland Ski Resort Parking Center While feeling the clear air of the mountains, Shinto rituals were held 👏 while praying for safety in the mountains, mainly by the people involved After the Shinto ritual, those who wish to do 💪 so start climbing to the Cluster of trees It seems 💡 that azaleas, okamenoki, mountain peonies, and rhododendrons were in Best time to visit ⚠ ⚠ Information 2025 (Reiwa 7) from May 12th, due to road disaster reconstruction work, the town road Honyashiki, the Wave Line, and the Wave Forest Road, which are the Access roads to the Burdock Hatake Trailhead (Haku Iwayama (rocky mountain), Mukaisakayama, Kiritatekoshi), will be completely closed for the time being. Use Mt. Ogawadake: Tenyabo Trailhead (Road Cave-in, Many Rock Falls, Bad Road) to Shirayama Iwayama (rocky mountain), Mt. Mukaisaka, and Kiritatekoshi.

Photographed on April 15, 25. It is the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms had fallen and turned into leaf cherry blossoms. The petals of the cherry blossoms floated on the surface of the water and were very beautiful.

[🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 application photo introduction ~ 12th ~🌸] The application period has finally ended today, 5/11 (Sunday), and we would like 💪❤️ 🔥 to introduce the works that have been submitted to "#Gokase Hanami 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @hanpenpen2022 Mr. @goto0619 (in no particular order) This work is the azalea of Mt. Nijo and the white flowers of Kuraoka ... What kind of flower is 🤔 this? Everyone knows very well what kind of flowers bloom when and where, and it is very wonderful ✨ that they have memories and attachments to each flower, and that feeling seems to be reflected in the photos -------------------------------------------------------------------- "#Gokase Hanami 2025" has finally ended 👏 today, Sunday, May 11th! Even though you were thinking of applying, please don't forget to apply 💡❗ before you end up ~ 😭 ≪#Gokase Hanami 2025 How to apply≫ Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the Town on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the Bonshō bell and cherry blossoms of Lotus Temple.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the cherry blossom of Lotus Temple. The cherry blossoms are also wonderful.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms were beginning to fall, and a flower raft was being formed.

At the Arao Omoyai Citizens Flower Bed, rose Appreciation parties are held twice a year, in Spring and Autumn! 【Place】 Next to the Oshima Purification Center, Arao City (4-1-73 Oshima-cho, Arao-shi) 【Admission fee】 Free 【Opening Hours】 April to September 7:00~18:00 (Roses bloom from around late April to June.) October to March 7:00~17:00 (Roses bloom from around late October to November.) 【Precautions when entering the park】 There are no restrooms in the park. Please note that in case of rain, your feet may become muddy. 【Access】 Due to the Ariake Coastal Road extension work, the entrance and exit of the Omoyai Citizens Flower Garden will be changed for the time being after 1/9, 2024 (Reiwa 6). Please be careful when you come to the venue. Please follow the local information board.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. In the raft, the boatman was practicing.

【Azalea Blooming Josen Temple】 Josen Temple 🌸 was crowded with many cherry blossom viewers in Spring The Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) trees with scattered flowers and fresh green leaves are also beautiful ✨ Azalea flowers were blooming in the Precincts, and the contrast between fresh greenery and vermilion was 😆 wonderful

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. In front of the Hikawa Kaikan, a flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. A flower raft was made.

It is "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Moss Phlox Park" on May 7th. The cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom. The flowering area of moss phlox is expanding day by day. Tulips also started earlier. There is only a short period of time when all three species of flowers can be seen at once.

Photographed on April 9, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

[🌸 Gokase Hanami 2025 application photo introduction ~ 11th ~🌸] It's been a long time since we've had a yellowtail, but we will 🤩💫 resume introducing the works that were submitted to the "#Gokase Hanami 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association Mr. @sayasyoto We received many photos of rare bamboo such as rhododendrons and kikkouchiku at Sankasho Shrine, and ✨ they also introduced the beauty of leaf cherry blossoms 🌸🌿, so please ☺️💕 Fun to compare them with the photos of cherry blossoms that we introduced before -------------------------------------------------------------------- By the way, the "#Gokase Hanami 2025", which has been Held in for a long time, is finally the last spurt, and 💪💡it is Held in until May 11 (Sunday), so if you have any photos of Gokase flowers taken during Golden Week, please apply 🤗✨ ≪#Gokase Hanami 2025 How to apply≫ Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account and post 🤳❤️ 🔥 photos of flowers taken in Gokase In the Town on Instagram with the two hashtags #Gokase Hanami 2025 and #shooting date (e.g. #March 20) Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/... Period: Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, May 11, 2025 ⚠️ Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1962.html... ⚠️ Please be careful of accidents when shooting.

Azaleas in full bloom in front of the palace The ruins of the former Saijo Domain Jinya (now Saijo Prefectural High School) The contrast between the azaleas at the edge of the moat and the water surface is attractive. From the end of this month, the irises will be in best time to visit. If there are no clouds, you can see Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. In the surrounding area, there is the modernist Ehime Folk Crafts Museum, the Township Museums, and the Glory Church, and the Otemon gate and stone walls from the Edo period are also and integrated into the cityscape. The edge of the moat is about 800 meters in circumference. It is recommended for walking. 〒793-0023 234 Akiyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 20-minute walk from Iyo Saijo Station. (Bicycle rental is available at the sightseeing exchange center Soba the station) About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Saijo IC, 7km. About 20 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 11km.

【Kamu Flower Park】 The snow is still staining the area white. Flowers that call for Spring have begun to appear. The flower park attached to the Roadside Station "Kamu" is Vacation during the winter It is open from 4.26 (Sat). Open for free until GW. After that Use as usual for a fee. Flowers taken on 4.25 (Friday) I'll give you a glimpse. Azumai Chige Ezoengosak fawn lily Kibana no Amana Christmas Rose Narcissus Thionodoxa Puskinia (white, blue) Western Fawn Lily (Still buds.) Yellow flowers will bloom in a little while) When you stop by Kamu Squid take a trip to the flower park. 【Roadside Station "Kamu"】 5.3(Sat) ~ 5.5(Mon) Nishiokoppe Markets Held in! Hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed: Tuesday *If Tuesday is a holiday, the day after the Holidays admission fee:Roadside Station ⇒ Free Flower Park ⇒ High school students and older 200 yen Inquiries: 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Roadside Station #Kamu #Flower Park #Flowers

Wisteria at Fujimori Aratama Shrine The wisteria with long bunches is in Best time to visit. Please go out to the "Fuji Festival" banner as a landmark. 〒799-1343 74 Kitadai, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About 12 minutes by Car from Iyo Komatsu IC, 7.3 km. Car parking: The square in front of the wisteria shelf.

【Omachi City Flower Information 🌷】 The cherry blossoms are coming to an end, but in Omachi City, Shibazakura, rhododendrons, and dogberries are in full bloom 🌸✨ During the Held in of Spring Festa 2025, in the Matsukawa area Omachi National Alps Azumino Park, you can enjoy ✨🌷 pretty nemophila and tulips 🌷 Flower Information 2025🌸 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/... 🌳 🌳 National Alps Azumino Park https://azumino-koen.jp/oomachi_matsukawa/...

Wisteria at Chofuku Temple Will you enjoy it during G.W.? Held in Festival on Monday, May 5. It is characterized by three colors of wisteria and linania. Please go out. 〒799-1354 655 Hojo, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About 11 minutes by Car from Iyokomatsu IC, 6.5km. Car parking lot: about 10 cars

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The azaleas in front of the hall were very beautiful. 🌺

In the Horigane-Hotaka area of the National Alps Azumino Park, tulips and rape flowers are in Best time to visit! There are 320,000 tulip flower fields of 117 varieties and 5 million yellow carpets in the Satoyama Zone terraced rice fields For details, please visit the Official website of National Alps Azumino Park. https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/...

In May, "GO" to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🏃 Have you decided where to go for GW yet? Here are five Events that are currently Events Held in on Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City or are planning to Held in! (in no particular order) Events 😍 you are interested in ❶ Reproduction of ancient ironmaking techniques in Japan "The 31st Ancient Tatara Iron Making" Held in! Since the opening of the National Bihoku Hillside Park in 1995 (Heisei 7), the "ancient tatara iron making" that has been continued throughout the region will be held for the 31st time this year. We will continue to work to protect and pass on to the next generation the technology of "Tatara Ironmaking," an ancient ironmaking technique from Japan, which is a symbol of China's mountain culture. 【Held in】 Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025 【Place】 Hiba-no-Sato Ancient Tatara Workshop 【Contents】 Using the Japan ancient iron-making technique "Tatara Ironmaking Hammer Pressing Method", we will Reproduction a series of processes until the "kera", which is the source of "tamagane", which is the raw material for high-grade blades such as Japan swords, is extracted. [Guidance] Holder of the selected preservation technology "Tamagane Manufacturing (Tatara Fuki)" Hitoho Tatara Village Shimosho (General Superintendent of Tatara Operation) Mr. Kaoru Horio 【Participation】 Approx. 100 people (including general participants and cooperating organizations) 【Fees】 Free admission (admission fee to the park is required separately) * Paid trial reservation for 1 night and 2 days has ended. 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park (4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 727-0021 ) TEL：0824-72-7000 FAX：0824-72-7828 ❷ Shobara Satoyama Open Garden 2025 Spring From gardens full of ideas to Authentic Japan Garden, this is a Annual event Events where you can Visiting the site a garden with seasonal flowers. 【Held in Date】Saturday, May 10, 2025 ~ Sunday, June 15, 2025 【Time】10:00~12:00/13:00~16:00 【Place】Shobara City Contact: Secretariat of the Rose Flower Conference (one company) Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO) (Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City Mikkaichi Town 4-10 Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari) TEL 0824-75-0173 FAX 0824-75-0172 For the latest information, please visit the Official website of the "Shorobana Conference", Or check out our Instagram Account "@satoyamaopengarden"! ❸Shobara Satoyama Markets at Hiroshima Station Held in on the third Water of every month from April 2025! Three companies, JR West Japan Properties × Roadside Station Takano × Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO), will sell vegetables, processed goods, and seasonal ingredients from the popular Roadside Station "Roadside Station Takano" Fresh in Shobara City Koyacho on the 1st floor of the North Exit of Hiroshima Station. There are people who come every month to look forward to this markets! It is a markets that you should definitely stop by at least once. [Held in] May 21, 2025 (Water) 【Time】11:00~15:00 【Place】Hiroshima Station North Exit 1st floor, next to ekie kitchen (1-2 pine grove-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture) 【Inquiry】Roadside Station Takano TEL 0824-86-3131 ❹ Bihoku Flower Picnic (Held in) "Bihoku Flower Picnic" will be held in ✨ at the National Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Spring Flowers such as daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, and nemophila are in full bloom during the period. In addition, there are a lot of events to enjoy Spring, such as Workshops related to Spring flowers and making Spring Local cuisine! * Thereare the flowering status may change depending on the weather, temperature, etc. [Held in day] ~ May 11, 2025 (Sunday) 【Hours】9:30~17:00 (Admission until 16:00) Place: National Bihoku Hillside Park (4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) 【Fee】400 yen for ordinary and light vehicles, 1,200 yen for large vehicles, 200 yen for motorcycles 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park (4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 727-0021 ) TEL：0824-72-7000 FAX：0824-72-7828 ❺ Sakura Shokudo Children's Day markets "Sakura Shokudo" will open in December 2024. Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakura Inside the Facility There is a a Restaurant directly managed by "Shigehara Farm". Held in markets to coincide with Children's Day on May 5 (Monday holiday)! Delicious from outside Shobara City and Miyoshi City! Pleasant! Happy! Great concentration of happy shops. In addition, we are preparing a children's space for children to enjoy! 【Held in】Monday, May 5, 2025 【Time】10:00~16:00 【Place】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by the farmer (291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) 【Inquiry】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers (291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) TEL 0824-75-4516 【Notes】 ・Please note that exhibiting stores are subject to change. ・Admission is free, but there is a charge for purchasing various workshops, experience corners, and products. ・Please take your trash home with you. These were the recommended Events in May! For details, please see 😍 the "Events List" of the Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi" in Hiroshima Prefecture

Photographed on April 7, 25. During the cherry blossom season, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing from CAFE ANDON's terrace seats.

Photographed on April 7, 25. It is a boat trip on the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms fell and a flower raft was formed.

This is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association. In the Garyu Park of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots Yellow-flowered cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit. Pink cherry blossoms are familiar, Someiyoshino, Oshima Yamazakura, etc. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the yellow cherry blossoms bloom. Turmeric, Gyoiko, found in Toyooka, Suzaka City, Sonosato Kizakura, etc., You can see yellow-flowered cherry blossoms. Garyu Park also has several walking courses. Climb Mt. Garyu (Elevation 471m), In the Northern Alps, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, While looking at the yellow cherry blossoms and the mountains leisurely, Enjoy the fresh greenery of Garyu Park. The pink cherry blossoms, Kanzan, and Yaebenishidale are in full bloom. Garyu Park Management Office (Suzaka City Zoo) Nagano, Suzaka City, Garyu 2-4-8 📞026-245-1770 About 25 minutes walk from Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station

Photographed on April 7, 25. It is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.