Photographed on March 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. I have a cold, and I am in bed. It's the change of seasons, so please take care of your body. 🤒

🏯✨ Yurukyara of Izumi City "Tsuru no Shin" ✨🐦 Do you know Izumi City's official character "Tsuru no Shin"? 👀 The other day, he appeared on TV, became a hot topic in some circles, and became a little more well-known (?). I did ✨ A character born in Izumi City, the destination of No.1 in Japan! 🦢⚔️ Tsurunoshin plays a major role 💨 every day to convey the charm of Izumi City I appear at Events, promote Izumi City, and do my best 💪🔥 to let everyone know about Izumi If you see one, please call out 📢😊 "Tsuru no shin!" You are also welcome to take pictures with us 📸✨

Tokyo Tower and Kawazu cherry blossoms 📸 This is the Kawazu cherry blossoms taken from the front of Azabudai Hills in Tokyo. Tokyo is in Best time to visit. It is crowded with many foreigners.

Hello, this is the Yugawara Hot Spring Tourism Association! Located in Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa Prefecture in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yugawara Hot Spring is popular with many people as a charming Hot Spring resort nurtured by rich nature and history. This area, which has long been loved as the "inner courtyard of Kanto", is blessed with the sea, mountains, and rivers, and is characterized by various ways to enjoy it throughout the year. Please enjoy the quaint atmosphere of "Yugawara Onsen Town" and healing spots such as Hot Spring. The quality of Ryokan's facilities and hospitality is also high, and an increasing number of facilities are ranking high in the Hot Spring Sightseeing spot ranking. It is not only a place to Use One Day Hot Spring and Accommodation, but also an ideal location for Hiking, training camp, and sports Events. At this Yugawara Hot Spring, which has a good reputation by word of mouth, we will Broadcasting Recommendations so that you can spend a relaxing holiday, so please look forward to it. 【Access to Yugawara Hot Spring】 ◆Access to Yokohama Station - Yugawara Station From Yokohama Station to Yugawara Station, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes without Transfer on the JR Tokaido Main Line. Good Access is also a recommended point. If you want to Use Car, we recommend going south on Route 135 via Tomei Expressway or Odawara Atsugi Road route. If there is no traffic jam, you will arrive at Yugawara Onsen Town in about one and a half hours. ◆Access to Shinjuku Station - Yugawara Station From Shinjuku Station, the main routes are to Use the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line or the Tokaido Main Line and Transfer at Odawara Station. It takes about 2 hours. Transfer are small and you can come comfortably. In the case of Car, Use Metropolitan Expressway and Odawara Atsugi Road, and arrive in about 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours. 【About Yugawara Hot Spring】 Yugawara Hot Spring is a high-quality location where you can feel the sea breeze and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains at the same time, even if you look at it nationwide. A variety of Accommodations such as Ryokan and Hotel are scattered around, and there is also a wide variety of facilities that Implementation Day-use Hot Spring. In addition, Hiking courses and walking paths are maintained in Shiroyama and Mt. Nango, and it is a big attraction to be able to walk while enjoying the seasonal flowers and greenery. Held in training camps and sports tournaments for many student and adult sports teams, and the warm climate and good practice environment are supported. We receive many reviews from those who visit for sightseeing, such as "I like the relaxing atmosphere" and "I can enjoy an extraordinary feeling even though it is close to the Central Tokyo". 【Historical background of Yugawara Hot Spring】 Yugawara Hot Spring has a long history, and it was the only Hot Spring in eastern Japan to be mentioned in the "Manyoshu" published in the middle of the Nara period about 1,300 years ago. It is said that many samurai and village people have visited the Hot Spring Cure since ancient times. Hot spring treatment was an important therapy for the people of that time, and it is said that Yugawara's hot spring had a high reputation as a "famous hot spring". After the Meiji era, Access was improved by the maintenance of the railway, and many tourists from Japan and abroad and literary giants such as Akiko Yosano, Toson Shimazaki, Doppo Kunikida, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa visited from Japan and abroad, including Natsume Soseki. Even today, it continues to be supported by a wide range of generations as a Hot spring resort where traditional Hot spring therapy culture and modern tourism facilities coexist. 【Introduction of the spring quality of Yugawara Hot Spring】 Many of the Spring quality in Yugawara Hot Spring are mainly alkaline Hot Spring, and they are also popular for being soft on the skin and Hot water for beautiful skin. Soaking in a bathtub makes it easy for your body to warm up from the core, and you can expect Relief from fatigue recovery and relaxation effects. It is recommended that you can enjoy this blessed hot spring not only in the large public baths of hotels and ryokans in Yugawara Onsen Town, but also at one-day hot spring facilities. 【Popular Sightseeing spots of Yugawara Hot Spring】 ◆Fudo Falls Fudo Falls, a spectacular waterfall with a height of about 15 meters, is a spot where you can fully feel the power of Nature. There is also a promenade and a tea shop around the waterfall, where you can refresh yourself in the air full of negative ions. On the left side of the waterfall is a Shrine dedicated to Fudo Myoo, and you can also pray for Success in life and protection from evil. ◆ Makuyama Park Makuyama Park, which is not to be missed when sightseeing in Yugawara, is Famous as a Famous landmarks for Ume plums and cherry blossoms. Especially during the Ume plum season, the entire park is dyed a beautiful light red color, and it is crowded with many Cherry blossom viewers. Hiking courses are also available in the park, making it easy for everyone from small children to adults to enjoy. ◆Yoshihama Beaches If you want to enjoy summer leisure while sightseeing in Yugawara, "Yoshihama Beaches" is recommended. With a transparency boasting the highest ranking "AA" water quality, it is full of life every year with people enjoying marine sports. Outside of the Bathing in the sea season, it is also a great date spot to stroll while admiring the majestic sea or watch the sunset on the horizon. ◆Shitodo no Iwaya For those who want to feel the history of Yugawara, "Shitodo no Iwaya" is recommended. It is said to be the cave where Minamoto no Yoritomo hid from the Taira clan in 1180. The interior of the cave, surrounded by rough rock faces, is filled with a mysterious atmosphere, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time. ◆ Sunday Sightseeing Morning Market The "Sunday Sightseeing Morning Market", which is Held in every Sunday morning at the "Manyo Park Yugawara Sōyu Entrance Square", is one of the recommended Spot in Yugawara, where Fresh Local ingredients and Specialty products are lined up. In the lively market, you can get not only seafood and Delicacies of the mountains, but also vegetables, fruits and processed goods Cultivation by Local farmers at reasonable prices. It is popular not only for tourists but also as a kitchen for local residents, and you can experience the rich food culture of Yugawara just by looking at the morning market. 【Specialty products and Gourmet of Yugawara Hot Spring】 ◆Hot spring manju Standard Yugawara souvenirs are "Hot Spring Manju". and different types of Koshian and Tsubuan, each store has a different flavor and Commitment. It is a One of a kind that can be enjoyed not only after after a bath, but also as a souvenir. ◆Yugawara mandarin orange jam Speaking of Yugawara, it is also famous as a famous mandarin orange production area. Packed with the sweetness and aroma of fresh mandarin oranges, "Yugawara Mandarin Orange Jam" is a recommended Gourmet unique to Yugawara. It goes well not only on bread, but also as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. 【Yugawara Hot Spring Events and Festivals】 ◆Yugawara Hot Spring Fireworks Festival The Yugawara Hot Spring Fireworks Festival, which brightens the summer night sky, is a major Events that attracts many tourists every year. The colorful fireworks that are launched illuminate the night sky and the surface of the sea, creating a fantastic sight. There are also Ennichi and stalls around the venue, so you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of the summer Festival. Many Ryokans and Hotels in Yugawara Hot Spring also have Accommodation Plans tailored to the fireworks festival. 【Enjoy Hot Spring Enjoy sightseeing】 Yugawara Hot Spring is an attractive sightseeing spot where you can enjoy history, nature, and rich hot spring culture. Access from Yokohama and Shinjuku is also good, and you can enjoy it on a day trip or at an accommodation, so it is recommended for everyone from those who want to come to play to those who want to enjoy the Hot Spring carefully. At Yugawara Hot Spring, which is highly rated by word of mouth, please spend a special time of healing. This Account will Broadcasting Recommendations for Yugawara Hot Spring, so please Enjoy it!

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Roadside Station Engarumori no Okhotsk will Held in a three-group joint Events "Go to Okhotsk at Roadside Station Engarumori" on Sunday, March 30. This Events is a joint Events held by the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center, which exhibits the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation", the Marusebu Insect Club, and the Engaru Town Tourism Association, and this is the fourth Held in. At the Events, the Popular Workshop "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)" You can see "beetles and stag beetles on display (touch is OK!)" and "obsidian kaleidoscope making experience (charged)", which are popular every time! 【Held in】 Date & Time: March 30 (Sun) 10:00~15:00 Location: Roadside Station Okhotsk 2F Please come to Okhotsk at the Roadside Station Engaru Forest for memories of the Spring Vacation! !!

A new Aratama Flower Tour map is now available. A leaflet introducing spots to enjoy seasonal flowers and autumn leaves in the Arao–Tamana area of Kumamoto Prefecture (commonly called the “Aratama region”)—covering two cities and four towns: Arao City, Tamana City, Gyokuto Town, Nagomi Town, Nankan Town, and Nagasu Town—is now ready! There are many places to enjoy seasonal flowers 🌸 and autumn foliage 🍁! Why not visit the Aratama region to enjoy its sightseeing spots while feeling the changing seasons? The leaflet is distributed by the Tamana Regional Promotion Bureau of Kumamoto Prefecture and the two cities and four towns of the Aratama region. For details, see the Kumamoto Prefecture website (https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/soshiki/174/201934.html)....

Notice: The Grand Sumo March Tournament The tournament began on Sunday, March 9th! Ichiyamamoto Seki is ranked West Maegashira 4 in the March banzuke!! His current record is 1 win and 1 loss! Let’s all cheer for Ichiyamamoto Seki together again this tournament! Thank you for your support 🙏

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Today at breakfast, I visited Mr. 168. It is a soy milk and onion egg sandwich. It's freshly made. All of the Taiwanese breakfasts look delicious, so I get lost every time. 😊

The Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu Town were 🌸 in full bloom This is a row of Kawazu cherry blossoms that are in Best time to visit in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. Please 😊 visit to see the 4km long Kawazu cherry blossoms

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is a weeping Ume plum from Naritayama Kawagoe Betsuin. It is in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on March 8, 25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Original scenery of Japan Aso's crossing along the Okuaizu-Tadami River River fog streams thinly on the surface of the river, and mountains approach the village behind the rice fields, and fog rises Japan's Farming villages continue to protect small rice paddies inherited from their ancestors How many more years can we see?

Photographed on March 8, 25. It is the red Ume Plum of the Middle Hospital.

Photographed 3/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

🌼🆕 Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture brochure 🌼 Hello everyone 🌟 This is the Sakuhomachi Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. The Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture brochure has been refreshed! 😸👏🏻👏🏻 From today, you can pick one up freely in the Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture section of the Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Visitor Center 🌼💫✨ We also carry brochures for Minamimaki, Kitaaiki, Minamiaiki, Koumi, and Kawakami. Feel free to stop by anytime ✨

Photographed 3/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Tsukigase Plum Valley Ume Festival is now underway! Until March 23! The plum blossoms are beautiful with their buds together♪ They will be in full bloom from today through the final day! We look forward to welcoming many visitors!

Photographed 3/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Kiyosato, Uryu Falls Located in the Kawamata River Valleys at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Water is a mysterious waterfall where water streams down like silk threads from between the rocks. Fresh greenery in Spring and Autumn leaves in autumn are also beautiful, and the feeling of coolness in summer is also exceptional.

Kiyosato, Uryu Falls Located in the Kawamata River Valleys at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Water is a mysterious waterfall where water streams down like silk threads from between the rocks. Fresh greenery in Spring and Autumn leaves in autumn are also beautiful, and the feeling of coolness in summer is exceptional.

Daylily of Kirigamine In July, daylily is in full bloom on the Kirigamine Highlands along the Venus Line. The photo was taken of the daylily communities of Kirigamine Fujimidai. During the flower season, the Venus Line is congested.

Daylily of Kirigamine In July, daylily blossoms in the Kirigamine Highlands along the Venus Line. The photo was taken of the daylily communities of Kirigamine Fujimidai. During the flower season, the Venus Line is congested.

Oga Hasu When botanist Dr. Ichiro Ohga sowed the seeds of a lotus found in a stratum 2,000 years ago, they succeeded in germinating and flowering, and the divided Oga lotus blooms in the lotus pond of Anayama Flower Valley in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Flowering is in July.

Mt. Meshimori's Daylily Mt. Meshimori, located on the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, has an elevation of 1643 m and the elevation of Shishiiwa at the trailhead is 1457 m, making it a mountain suitable for Hiking that even children can climb. The Mt. Meshimori is located on the Water ridge of the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, and if the weather is good, you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji, Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, and Mt. Asama. Mt. Meshimori, the daylily are in full bloom in July. It is a superb view point that you should definitely visit.

Photographed 3/2/25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Photographed 3/2/25. LEC COFFEE's black latte and black sesame Basque cheesecake.

Photographed 3/2/25. LEC COFFEE's Limited Time Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake. It's very, very tasty, so I recommend it. 😊

Hello! This is the Yamaga Onsen Tourism Association. Yamaga Onsen is a famous hot spring in northern Kumamoto Prefecture with a history of over 1,300 years. Its waters are characterized by alkaline simple hot spring quality, known for enhancing skin beauty. The water is clear and colorless, tasteless and odorless, with temperatures ranging from 39 to 45°C. This account will share recommendations and the latest information about Yamaga Onsen, so please follow us! ◆About Yamaga Onsen, Kumamoto Prefecture You can enjoy flowing-only (gensen-kakenagashi) hot spring water at many inns, and there are plenty of outdoor baths and family baths available for day use, making the area beloved by both visitors and locals. The town offers a historic atmosphere, and popular sights include Yachiyoza Theater and the Buzen Highway. ◆Access to Yamaga Onsen Yamaga Onsen is conveniently accessible from Fukuoka. By car: Take the Kyushu Expressway and exit at Kikusui IC or Ueki Interchange; it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Fukuoka City. By bus: Take the Hinokuni Bus from Fukuoka Tenjin to Yamaga Bus Center, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. From the bus center, hot springs and attractions are within walking distance. ◆History of Yamaga Onsen Yamaga has long been a hot spring town. In the Edo Period it prospered as a post town along the Buzen Highway, where many travelers stopped for healing baths. In the Meiji Era the playhouse Yachiyoza was built, adding cultural appeal to the hot spring area. Today, the town continues to enchant many visitors as a hot spring town where history and tradition live on. ◆Popular attractions in Yamaga Onsen ・Buzen Highway The Buzen Highway runs through the heart of Yamaga Onsen and preserves the historic streetscape of an Edo Period post town. Along the cobblestone road you will find white-walled townhouses and old folk houses, perfect for a stroll through a retro atmosphere. Cafes and souvenir shops dot the area, making it an ideal spot to buy local specialties. ・Sakura-yu Hot Spring Sakura-yu, a symbol of Yamaga Onsen, is a public bathhouse with roots in the Edo Period. It was restored in 2012 as one of Kyushu’s largest wooden hot springs using traditional Japanese construction methods. The spacious main bath retains the charm of wooden architecture and offers flowing-only hot spring water. It’s an easy place to enjoy a soak between sightseeing. ・Yachiyoza Theater Built in 1910 (Meiji 43), Yachiyoza Theater was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 1988 (Showa 63). It features lavish ceiling paintings and a revolving stage, and performances are still held today. You can tour the interior and experience the atmosphere of this historic theater. ・Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum This facility exhibits Yamaga City’s traditional craft, the Yamaga lantern. Inside, you can admire the beauty of gold lanterns made from delicate Japanese paper and learn about their production process. ・Kongojoji Temple / Stone Gate Kongojoji Temple, with a history of 1,300 years, features an imposing Stone Gate that evokes foreign lands. ◆Local specialties and souvenirs of Yamaga Onsen ・Lantern Monaka Lantern Monaka is a signature confection of Yamaga Onsen shaped like a gold lantern. Its crispy wafer shell is filled with delicately sweet red bean paste, making it a popular souvenir. ・Yamaga Yokan Made in the traditional way, Yamaga Yokan is known for its gentle sweetness and moist texture. It pairs well with green tea or coffee and is a welcome gift. ◆Events and festivals at Yamaga Onsen ・Yamaga Lantern Festival Held annually on August 15 and 16, the Yamaga Lantern Festival is one of Kyushu’s premier summer events, when the whole town glows with mystical light. The Thousand Lantern Dancers, where more than a thousand performers dance gracefully, is a breathtaking sight. ・Yamaga Lantern Romance: A Hundred Flowers, A Hundred Lights Held every winter, Yamaga Lantern Romance: A Hundred Flowers, A Hundred Lights welcomes visitors with enchanting lights created from Japanese umbrellas and bamboo installations along the historic streets. The Buzen Highway is illuminated at night, offering photogenic scenes unlike any other time of year. ◆Enjoy Yamaga Onsen in Kumamoto Prefecture Yamaga Onsen is a hot spring town known for waters that beautify the skin and for its historic attractions. In addition to overnight stays, there are many outdoor baths and family baths available for day visitors, and the area consistently ranks highly on hot spring lists. Beyond the baths, Yamaga Onsen offers diverse pleasures—local cuisine, traditional crafts, and festivals—so please come and visit.