I went to Zen Rinji Temple (Eikando) in Kyoto. This is one of the pictures I took because I thought that the spiral staircase called Uryu Corridor, the trees growing next to it, and the shadows reflected on the stairs would be a picture.

The view from a mountain temple in Yamagata Prefecture.
The view at the end of more than 1,000 steps was spectacular.
It was a very quiet and quaint place.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Epoch Festival.

📣 Limited to March 5th! Sumo wrestling and Shinto 🏯💪 at Otori Taisha

Visiting the site of the morning sumo wrestling practice in the Arashi room held at Otori Taisha Shrine and a special lecture by Shinto priests "Shinto and Sumo" A valuable experience plan is now available! ✨

👀 This is a chance to Visiting the site the powerful practice of the wrestlers up close, just like the real thing!
In addition, by learning about the deep relationship between Shinto and sumo, there is also a set 🎤 of lectures that will make watching sumo wrestling more enjoyable

🗓️ Held in: Wednesday, March 5
💰 Fee: 5,500 yen (about 3 and a half hours)
📬 Application deadline: 1 week before the Implementation date
✨ Participants will also receive a souvenir of the Otori Taisha Shrine and the Arashi Room!
🔍 For more information and to apply, please check the "Experience Tour Plan" from the URL of your profile

Autumn Festival in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City.

The world of Shuji Terayama.

Photographed 2/3/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/3/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/1/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Setsubun on the Snowy Day
In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are
Do you know why beans are used in the first place?
It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons
Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things
One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)"
Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame"
At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words
Therefore, this custom is part of Japan culture, and it is a snowy day Setsubun
In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are
Do you know why beans are used in the first place?
It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons
Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things
One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)"
Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame"
At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words
Therefore, this custom has taken root in Japan culture

Photographed 1/27/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/27/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/27/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

An abandoned company in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which I visited last summer.

Komainu is written by Kazuhei Kobayashi.

It is a world where the Great Devil is likely to appear.

[February 2nd Setsubun Festival] 2025
On Sunday, February 2, the Setsubun Festival was held at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (guests [Sekitorishu] Takadagawa Oyakata, Ryurai, Shonan Noumi, Teru [rakugo artist] Sanyutei Yukichi), and Isehara Daijingu Shrine.
Unfortunately, it was raining in the morning, and it was cold with snow falling at Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, but it was crowded with many Worshippers.
At the annual mamemaki (bean throwing), everyone shouted "Fortune is inside, demons are outside!" and we would have been able to drive away demons and attract good fortune ✨.
In addition, there was a lottery that could be exchanged for a small format, and there were times when you could win a wonderful Premiums, which was very and lively!

It is Japanese cedar shrine in Rice City, Yamagata Prefecture

In the early morning of January 1, I went to Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine Hatsumode.
They were orderly and considerate of each other, so they went well without being pushed. It's the first time I've done it. A lot of choboti

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival.
It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 7:45.

Photographed 1/30/25.
The October cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed 1/10/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on January 4, 25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Chowa Town Wada Dōsōjin along Nakasendo

Along the Nakasendo Road in the Wada area, you can see 😊 several Dōsōjin

Are they children who enjoy lion dances? A very cute look 🥰💕

Photographed 1/21/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/24/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/21/25.
It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Chowa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine Festival "Otaya Festival"

In the festival, each district Dedication a "festival float" that expresses a scene from an old tale, legend, or historical story. The theme changes every year, and each year is expressed almost in full size using handmade dolls. Although it is called a "festival float", it is not something that is towed or carried as is commonly imagined, but a "decorative mountain" that is created on five stages around the shrine. It assimilates with the surrounding scenery and makes you feel as if you have entered the story.

This year (2025), there are five venues: "Bunfuku Chagama Tightrope Walking", "Doseiji Temple: The Maiden Who Became a Great Serpent", "The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox (Tamamo-mae)", "Chushinzo Defeated", and "Komon Gang Traveling on Shinano Road".

Held in on January 14 and 15 every year, the shrine holds a reinforcing festival, a Urayasu dance dedication, and a dedication performance of the Yanaga and Fudo Drums. Stalls are lined up around the shrine, and fireworks are set off at night.

This month's geotour will take us around the Matsudome area, where Yosano Akiko liked to stay. There are several outcrops and facilities that should be considered active cultural heritage, such as the Matsudome Power Plant.
Let's talk over a glass of wine or coffee afterwards.
The meeting time has been changed.

Mie Prefecture　
Suzuka　
Inatomi Shrine

Mr. Miyaji and Mr. Negi cheerfully called out.
The weather was good, and it was a perfect camera day.

When you look through the viewfinder, time flies by.

Takaharu Town 90th Anniversary Branding Project
Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village is a nice hot spring~
Ground Golf Tournament ⛳️
We are looking for participants!

Held in: 2025 (Reiwa 7)February 23) (Sun)
Time: Reception 8:00 - Opening Ceremony 8:30 ~ Competition start 9:00 ~
Subjects: Outside the in the town (junior high school students and above)
Participation fee: 200 yen per person
Capacity: 200 people (all participants will receive a bathing ticket that can be used in the In the town)
There is also a free shuttle bus to the Hot Spring on the day.
Application deadline: Friday, January 31 2025 (Reiwa 7)
Venue: Takaharu Sports Park
〒889-4412 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishimorokata District Takaharu Oaza Nishi Foothills 709-9

About ———————— application————————

You can also fill in the necessary information in the application column on the back of the leaflet and apply directly to the Takaharucho Tourism Association (Takaharu Station).
You can also apply by fax, mail, or using the web form below.
[Leaflet front]
http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/wp.../uploads/2025/01/1.jpg
[Back side of the leaflet]
http://www.takaharu-tourism.jp/.../2025/01/image11.jpeg
[Google application form]
https://docs.google.com/.../1jcXJI-P-N-niYcStgJ05N.../edi

————————Application details————————

We will basically have a team of 4~6 people.
It is possible to form a team of 3 people, but only if it is a mixed team There are.
For inquiries, please contact
Organizer: Takaharucho Tourism Association TEL: 0984-42-4560
Co-organizer: Okugiri Hot Spring Village Ryokan Association
Organizer: Takaharu Ground Golf Association

"Oku-Kirishima Hot Spring Village Presents ♨️
Birthplace of Japan
Run through Takaharu Narino Shrine!" Call for 🎉 Participants
This Events, which is held as a project to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the town system, is the second Held in following last year!

This year, all participants will receive 🎁 a Day-use Hot Spring ticket that can be used at Hot Spring facilities in the In the town
Privileges such as cocoa behavior limited to 300 people! !!
Who will grab this year's lucky man and lucky woman? ?️🤩
Please apply!

⭐︎ Held in day: 2025.02.11 (Tuesday / holiday)
⭐︎ Participation fee: Free
⭐︎Venue: Narino Shrine (Minami approach ⛩️ to the temple)
Those who have made a reservation will be accepted by 8:20 on the day of the event.
⭐︎Deadline: Thursday, February 6 2025 (Reiwa 7)
⭐︎ How to apply: After filling out the application form on the back of the leaflet, please apply by fax or e-mail (please fill in your name, gender, and grade). Preschoolers and elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you would like to apply online, please apply using the "Application Form" below.

[Application form]
https://fsmk.co/t/HRngF4-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1

[Department]
* Those who have won the same category in the past can enter, but they are not Subjected to Fukuo and Fukujo.
Elementary school students 1st ~ 3rd year (boys) (about 300m) Elementary school students 1st ~ 3rd year (girls) (about 300m)
Elementary school students 4~6 years (boys) (approx. 300m) Elementary school students 4~6 years (girls) (approx. 300m)
Adult Division (Men's Division) (about 300m)　
Adult Division (Women's Division) (approx. 300m)
A total of 6 divisions.

[Elementary School Division] 300m
1st place library card 5,000 yen
2nd place Library card 3,000 yen
3rd place Library card 1,000 yen
【Adult Section】300m
1st place Gift certificate 30,000 yen
2nd place Gift certificate 20,000 yen
3rd place Gift certificate 10,000 yen

For details, please see the ☺️✨ Home page (leaflet)

https://fsmk.co/t/XexOJk-syzaow?openExternalBrowser=1

⭐︎ On the day of the event, the National Foundation Day Epoch Festival held at Narino Shrine is scheduled at 10 o'clock, and the ceremony is scheduled from 10:30. We look forward to 😊✨ your participation

Photographed on January 13, 25.
It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
The New Year's limited one-year sea bream lottery is also a lookout.