Today, May 30th, is the day of "Kominka"! 🏘　
Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is blessed with Nature and is a town with many kominka houses in Japan. There is also data that ranked third in the country in the survival rate of kominka houses. In order to solve the problem of vacant houses by utilizing the kominka of such Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, there is an increasing number of renovation inn that remind us of the original scenery of the rural woodlands that take advantage of the goodness of the Ingredients.

In addition to the three buildings of Setouchi Kominka Stays Hiroshima, "Chojaya", "Furosen", and "Kozako Mori", this time we will introduce a renovation inn with a sense of openness MAX specializing in the outdoors.

Its name is "kusamura".

ImpactIt is the best private tent sauna & private kominka inn in No.1 in Japan. It is an interesting facility full of outdoor elements renovated from a 150-year-old kominka, and one of the recommended points is BBQ. About 15 minutes by car, you can buy Hiba beef, fresh vegetables, and ingredients at Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakura, and bring in the ingredients to enjoy together.

The second is a tent Sauna full of private feelings that you can enjoy with your friends. edge
The outdoor air bath on the side is pleasant, and you can enjoy "Toto" like no other.

Third, you can make a bonfire. Squid why don't you sit around the flames and enjoy chatting? The bedroom has 4 single beds, 1 air mattress and 1 hammock. Accommodation facilities such as refrigerators, stoves, and towels are also provided.

What a joy is that pets are OK! Is it Squid to Accommodation with your dog?

Accommodation is not possible for junior high school students and younger, so please be careful when making a reservation.

【Address】2765 Kawakita-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Fee】1 night 16,200 yen~
Reservations can be made through "Airbnb" or "Booking.com"
【Business hours】Check-in 15:00~/Check-out 11:00~

It is "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" on May 30th.
"Renge azalea" is blooming ♪ beautifully
The "Moss Phlox" in Moss Phlox Park is in Best time to visit, but the "Moss Phlox" on the other side of the road is still in Best time to visit ♬

Photographed 4/20/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 4/20/25.
This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

Photographed 4/20/25.
It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on April 18, 25.
This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Local views.
The sky changes with the time of day.
Favorite color and favorite place.
Nara Park is also nearby, so please stop by.

Photographed 5/26/25.
LEC COFFEE's caramel nut semifreddo and cold yellowtail cream.

A photo of the sunset in Kizugawa City, my Township, where I was born. The rice fields Unfolds all over and you can see the beautiful sunset.
Nara Park is also nearby, so why don't you stop by when you come for sightseeing?
You can also touch history such as Joruri Temple and Fujiwara Kyo Ruins.
I've always liked the scenery. I would like to share it with all of you.

It's almost June! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with nature, you can ✨ see fireflies

At Hotarumi Park, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. Fireflies fly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., peaking for 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

It seems that there is a point where Genji fireflies occur 300 meters downstream from Hotarumi Park! This year's Best time to visit may be later than every year, partly because the cherry blossoms bloomed late. That's what I expected.

There is a campsite in Hotarumi Park, and around July, you can see fireflies! The fireflies glow quieter than the Genji fireflies, and those who have been to Hotarumi Park for camping have seen many fireflies gathering in front of the tent! It seems that you are having a valuable experience!

Hotarumi Park has few electric lights and is quite suitable as a place to observe fireflies.

At the "Firefly Viewing Party" to be held on Saturday, June 21st, all the lights of the administration building and campsite will be turned off for 1 minute from 9 p.m., and you will be able to enjoy only the light of the fireflies! I have no choice but to go...!
Kitchen Car and Stalls will also be lined up ✨ on the day

Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture~! 🚗

●Basic Information of Hotarumi Park
【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 0824-87-2513　
* Caretaker support is 8:00~17:00
* If you cannot answer the Phone, the administrator will call you back.
【Car Parking Lot】There are about 30 cars

●Events Information of the Firefly Viewing Association
【Held in Place】Hotarumi Park, Mo Mo Products Museum, New Moon market (Former Mikami House)
【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Guchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Held in Date & Time】Saturday, June 21, 2025 18:00~
(Best time to visit fireflies 18:00~)

In addition, there are Many 👀 Spots and Events where you can see fireflies
For details, please see the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"!

Photographed 5/26/25.
After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a semifreddo with caramel nuts.
Semifred is an Italian word that means half cold. It's an ice cake.

At Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, 🤍 I found a hydrangea of.

Photographed 5/26/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu approach to the temple.
It's already hydrangea season.

It was already 5 o'clock on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama that day, the weather was very good like going to shoot the sunset, the first time I arrived in Toyama, I was attracted by the train next to the station and decided to sit over, but because the first time I got on the train, I found that I was sitting in the opposite direction, and it was almost dark when I turned back to the station, and I was afraid that I would take the wrong seat again and decided to use it, and after walking for about 10 minutes, I finally caught the beautiful blue hour, and pressed the shutter under the breeze of the spring evening to record this beautiful moment.

Today, it's Mr. 168's breakfast.
Taiwanese rice balls and citrus soy milk 🍋.
Taiwanese rice balls contain mustard greens, meat noodles (Lawson), fried eggs, takwan (fried bread), and yujo (fried bread). In addition, black Rice is used. Citrus soy milk contains lemon and is very tasty.
Thank you for opening early in the morning. 😊

Photographed on April 12, 25.
Before Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Cold onion soup, salad, latte and Neapolitan. 🥗☕️🍝

Photographed 5/22/25.
Prayer to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

We will introduce ♩ Official website tourism association that is packed with the charms of Nagano Prefecture's Sakuho Town, such as Tourist Information, Access Information, and restaurant Information

It is also convenient for checking before traveling!
Please take a ☺ look

▶ Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Tourism Association Home page is here
https://yachiho-kogen.jp/

In Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture, the Mitsuba azaleas are in best time to visit.
Bright pink shines on the soft fresh greenery, and this season makes you feel good just by walking.
Please come and ☺ see the scenery Only now

Photographed 5/22/25.
We Prayer the Higashi Township Shrine in Hara inn.

The 56th Takashima Castle Festival
Hi all! It's 💦 been a hot day
By the way, I'm worried about the weather this weekend, but the Takashima Castle festival There are on the 25th (Sunday).
In festivals commemorating the reconstruction of the Castle keep of Takashima Castle in Showa 45, in addition to events such as Drums, dragon god dances, and woodcuts, Suwa City recommended souvenir exhibitions and sales are scheduled in the venue.
・Date & Time⇒ 2025 (Reiwa 7) Sunday, May 25 9:00~15:00
・Location: ⇒ Takashima Park
・Events⇒ Stage events, various merchandise sales
・Car parking lot ⇒ Suwa Lake Events Plaza (for visitors)

For details, please check the URL below!
https://suwacci.or.jp/suwayoiteko/lp/takashimajousai/

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is located almost in the middle of the Chugoku region,
From Water, May 21, 2025, the roses will be in Best time to visit in the rose garden! ✨
Colorful roses are in full bloom and they are all beautiful... 😍

This rose garden was newly established in 2020, and 206 roses of 118 varieties and four seasons are planted on a site of about 400 square meters. In order to create liveliness in the northern area and improve the attractiveness of the rose garden, we have been collaborating with rose lovers in Shobara City since July 2024 to improve fertilization, fine pruning, and attract to arches and fences.
　With the addition of new varieties such as "Michelangelo" and "Christian Dior", we are Maintenance the "rose garden" even more Fully Equipped. This "Rose Garden" is expected to be fun from mid-May ~ late July and mid-October ~ late November.

【Flowering Information (as of May 21)】
【Name】Rose
【Flowering varieties】Peace, Queen Elizabeth and many others
【Flowering state】Best time to visit
【Flowering period】mid-May ~ late July, early October ~ late November

Basic Information of the Facilities
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park "Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari"
【Address】〒727-0021 4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【For inquiries, please contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000
【HP】For details, please check the Official website of "National Bihoku Hillside Park"!

Photographed 5/22/25.
I went to Omotesando bread and espresso at approach to the temple.
It's a moo toast set.
They are moo toast, salad, deli, fried eggs, bacon and yogurt. 🍞🥗🍳🥓
The word "mou" means "soft" in French. Moo toast is tender and delicious. 😊

🌸 Voting for "Gokase Hanami 2025" is now being 🌸 accepted [until June 6, 2025 (Friday)!] 】

Thank you all for applying for "Gokase Hanami 2025"!
Regrettably, the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 12 works 🙏✨ from all the entries

From these 12 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone

From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation

Here's 💡 how to vote

[Voting period: ~ until June 6, 2025 (Friday)]
⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person.

<If you want to vote from Google Forms>
・Transportation to "Voting Form" from the URL below
https://forms.gle/uBpw7C7xFDsDKBo2A
・Enter your e-mail address (required). Please include your name if you wish.
・Please select one of the 12 works, put a check mark on the work, and send your response.
⚠️ You do not need to log in, but please note that an email address is required.

<If you vote from Instagram>
・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association.
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・ Please select one of the 12 works introduced in the post with the hashtag "#Gokase Hanami 2025 Vote" and send ✍ the photo number by message or comment
⚠️ If you do not follow our Account, you will not be Subjected to the Prize Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful.

<If you vote from a polling station>
・ Gokase Town Town hall, Gokase Hot spring Mori no inn Kijiya, Transportation Car Voting at the polling station installed in "Gokase market-go"
・Choose one of the 12 works, fill in the work number, name, and email address on the ballot and post it in the voting envelope.

In addition, we will also set up a polling station at Gokase Secondary School, which collaborated with the Gokase Sakura Project, and ask students to cooperate in 💪✨ voting

⚠️ Please note that if the e-mail address is not filled in or cannot be deciphered due to random handwriting, it will not be Subject gift lottery.

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We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

Today, I had a morning activity.
It is milk tea with bread and espresso.

[NEW OPEN on May 23rd!!] A new general store will open ☕🌳 in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Its name is "Bonheur Poche". It means pocket of happiness in French. The owner, Mr. Motoyoshi, is from Osaka and has been involved in the construction of more than 1,000 homes, mainly as an interior coordinator.

After opening "Rural Woodlands An" in October 2024, Mr. Motoyoshi Squid hopes to open a café someday, and customers with Families, café lovers, and people from far away often visit "Satoyama Cafe An". The interior of the restaurant, which was renovated from a 100-year-old kominka, is stylish and sophisticated, and has a nostalgic feeling. Commitment is particular to creating a comfortable space. We purchase miscellaneous goods that blend in with our daily lives and enrich our lives a little, and Workshop will be held in at Bonheur Poche in the future. Both "rural woodlands Cafe Apricot" and "Bonheur Poche" will be developed as a place where those who visit can enjoy it.

For details, please see the "Editor's Report" article on the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi".

【Basic Information of Bonheur Poche】
Opening date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Address: 89 Uehara-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Business hours:11:00~17:00
Regular holiday: Not opens on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays
Car parking lot: Yes (shared with rural woodlands café An)
Contact: 0824-74-6994 (jointly with rural woodlands café An)

"Introduction of cherry blossom Spots in Hokuryu In the town vol. FINAL」
Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association
This is the last time we have been delivering cherry blossom scenery since early May
Finally, I will introduce the Spot omnibus that I have introduced so far.

Enjoy the beautiful Northern Dragon cherry blossoms you meet at each spot again!

I hope 🙏 that the beautiful cherry blossoms will bloom again next year

Thank you for 🌸 sticking with us until the end

Photographed 5/19/25.
CAFE ANDON's Lemon and Poppy Seed Shortcake. 🍋

Photographed 5/19/25.
This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry.