The additional dates for this year’s Atami Bay Fireworks Festival have been decided. We are sharing them together with the dates already announced. (As of April 6, 2024) [Atami Bay Fireworks Festival 2024 (Reiwa 6) Dates] Spring: April 13 (Sat) and May 2 (Thu) Summer: July 26 (Fri), August 5 (Mon), August 8 (Thu), August 18 (Sun), and August 23 (Fri) Autumn: September 16 (Mon, public holiday), October 14 (Mon, public holiday), October 19 (Sat), and November 4 (Mon, substitute holiday) Winter: December 8 (Sun) and December 22 (Sun) 2025: March 23 (Sun) Note: The newly added dates are October 14, December 22, and March 23, 2025. Time: 20:20–20:40 (In July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay ※The event will go ahead in rain. Please note that the above dates and times are tentative and may change depending on future circumstances.

Nuts "When the weather is nice, it's limited to sunbathing~☀"

Tsurumai Park in the Rain It is a park in Nagoya City Representative that has been selected as a "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots place". In addition to watching the cherry blossoms at night by lighting up the cherry blossom forest, there is also a kitchen car and a beer garden, which is a place to look forward to this season, but this year I enjoyed the moist cherry blossoms in the rain. Tsurumai Park, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

*The images are from past events.* From Tuesday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 16, the Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden will open to the public for its spring viewing. Seikeisō was the villa of the late Ricoh San-Ai Group founders Kiyoshi and Yukie Ichimura. Later used as a company retreat by the Ricoh San-Ai Group, it was bequeathed to the foundation in 1988 according to the late Mrs. Yukie’s wishes after her passing. A mountain stream runs through the garden, and many trees, flowering plants and mosses form a rich plant ecosystem. Below the garden you can see Sagami Bay and Hatsushima; farther out, Izu Oshima appears on the horizon, while surrounding mountains and trees shelter the site. Normally the garden is used only by researchers involved in plant studies, but it opens to the public twice a year: in spring when fresh green leaves and flowers are at their best, and in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring garden. Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden — Spring Public Opening Period: Tuesday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Address: 11-8 Ainokahara-cho, Atami City Phone: 0557-81-2656 Opening hours: 9:30 (gate opens) to 15:30 (gate closes) Admission: Free Access: From JR Atami Station or JR Kinomiya Station, take a bus bound for Ainokahara Housing Complex, get off at Kamiainekahara, then walk about 50 m downhill. Please note that the schedule may change suddenly depending on circumstances, so check the foundation’s website before visiting.

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Cherry blossoms 🌸 at Asahikawa City Hanasaki Sports Park The contrast between pink and green! A hidden gem 🎵 recommended for a walk There is a 🎾 tennis court next to the cherry tree

Despite being adjacent to Tokyo, Saitama prefecture is often overlooked by tourists. However, this prefecture has a lot to offer with its mesmerizing natural beauty. Currently, Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi is gaining attention, thanks to photographers who have captured its beauty. I visited this place last year, but this year, I witnessed the astonishing view of the pink sakura rows against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains.

Cherry blossoms released by photographer Toshinobu Takeuchi Many of the old cherry trees have withered, and new children's cherry blossoms have begun to grow. Gunma Prefecture Annaka City Upper and Lower Autumn Cherry blossoms in autumn

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima　 Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Miyajima 👈 The first photo with 📸 drooping cherry blossoms and deer The path of the deer. In the morning, deer descend from the mountains. On this day, the weather was good and it was a cherry 🌸 blossom viewing day. Many tourists enjoyed 😊🌸 cherry blossom viewing After noon, it will be full of tourists, so if you want to take pictures, morning is recommended! 📸

Cherry blossoms 🌸 at night on a starry night This is Edohiganzakura in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. It was a 400-year-old Edohigan cherry tree and was crowded with many people! Even when I took pictures with the stars at night, there were a lot of photographers.

Mt. Yoshino from a decaying house. The contrast with the glamour. Nara Prefecture Yoshino Yamanaka Senbon

I landed at Takamatsu Airport to see the cherry blossoms in Kagawa, but unfortunately the cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture had not yet bloomed, so I rented a car and went to Kochi, which was already in full bloom. Niyodogawa Town is famous for its Niyodo Blue, but the cherry blossoms at the 500-year-old Gourd Sakura Park in Niyodogawa Town are spectacular. The cherry blossoms illuminated by the moon at night were divinely beautiful.

Kochi Castle, located in Kochi, is one of the 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo period. The castle tower is usually lit up at night and you can enjoy it, but in spring, the cherry blossoms in full bloom color Kochi Castle, making it even more attractive. After sightseeing in various parts of Kochi Prefecture, I visited at night in an exhausted state, but the performance of the illuminated Kochi Castle and the cherry blossoms was so beautiful that the fatigue was blown away.

Early blooming tulips 🌷 This is located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture It is a state-run Musashi Hills Forest Park. It is the earliest in Saitama Prefecture and you can see 🤤 early-blooming tulips You can 😁 feel spring one step ahead

There is a good atmosphere even in the morning when the sun does not shine. Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO 26mm Takehara, Tsu, Mie Prefecture 2024/3/18

“Jiufen lights up in Atagawa.” #Atagawa hot spring town... A night where steam from the baths blends with the glow of lanterns. We introduce a lighting ceremony event at Atagawa Onsen that lets you savor the magical scenery of Taiwan’s world-famous tourist spot, Jiufen. #Taiwan street food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dokan taiko drumming, fireworks and other festival attractions weave together in a lavish lighting ceremony. ■Special offers! ➀Free tapioca milk tea served by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association! ②Vouchers usable at event stalls and shops within Atagawa Onsen will be distributed (first 300 visitors). ③Guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day will receive a handheld lantern (assembly-type LED lantern featuring a dragon motif) at participating accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis! ■Lighting ceremony event details Date and time: April 6 from 7:00 PM Location: Izu-Atagawa Station front rotary (lighting ceremony site), Onsen Lantern Road (provisional name) (main venue) From April 6 onward, Taiwan lanterns will be lit every day so you can enjoy strolling the streets any time. (*For more detailed information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website and Instagram!) ■Lighting ceremony schedule 7:00 PM Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings 7:30 PM Countdown and simultaneous lighting 7:40 PM Performances by Atagawa Dokan taiko and Chinese lion dance ■Main venue schedule From 3:00 PM – food stalls open Enjoy Taiwan gourmet, crepes, local specialties and traditional fair games♪ From 8:00 PM – ・Hot spring source cleaning observation ・Photo sessions with local mascots ・Street performances …and more are planned! ■Notes Traffic restrictions will be in effect in various areas for this event. (See the event flyer for details) There is no parking available until 6:00 PM. Guests staying overnight should walk from their accommodations. After 6:00 PM, the Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden main parking lot will serve as a temporary parking area. [Inquiries] Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Taiwan Visitors Association, Izukyū Corporation, Atagawa Onsen Shopping Association, the people of Atagawa, Higashiizu Town Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Yokohama Office #Atagawa Onsen #Hot spring #Lighting #Illumination #Izu sightseeing #Izu travel #Izu spots #Izu hot springs #Izukyū #Izu Peninsula #Higashiizu Town #Taiwan

I visited Atami City’s power spot, Kinomiya Shrine, for the first time in a long while. When I drew a fortune by the more-than-2,100-year-old natural monument "Ookusu", a cute little leaf was tucked inside.🌿

I was able to see two Marron cubs! I can't wait to see which parent I resemble 🐻

Gifu Castle over the cherry blossoms although it is small I took an aerial shot with a drone from the back of Linyang Temple. Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024 🔴 If you would like to take a photo, please cooperate with 🙇 ♂️ the "Cherry Blossom Fund" * Aerial photography is taken with the permission of the priest. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

People often travel long distances to capture a beautiful scene that includes both snow-capped mountains and sakura in the same frame. However, there is an opportunity to witness such a marvelous view all day long that is very close to Tokyo. Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi gives opportunity to get close with green nature .

Hiroshima Akitakata City Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Edgeworthia chrysantha colony 👈 in Mushiidani One piece 📸 in a clump of edgeworthia chrysantha in full bloom It was the day after a rainy day, so the edgeworthia chrysantha bathed in the sunlight was very glittering and mysterious. Photo taken on March 29

Hiroshima City Kannon Shrine Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Kannon Shrine 👈 One piece 📸 with drooping cherry blossoms from the raining Kannon Shrine I was 📸 so excited that the drooping cherry blossoms in full bloom reflected and protruded We had to shoot in the rain, and we had 😅 a hard time because the water droplets that bounced on the ground in the rain splashed on the lens

Cherry Blossom Curtain × Jizo 🌸 This is Hoboji Temple in Saitama Shiki City. Among the drooping cherry blossoms in Saitama Prefecture, it will be a hidden gem! The precincts are located in a residential area, and once you step inside, you will find yourself in a different world.

It is famous as a famous place for cherry blossoms Aichi Prefecture Nagoya City Peace Park 🌸 Late March On a sunny day warm enough to make you sweat a little I 😊 went there to see the cherry blossoms But this year's cherry blossoms are a late bloomer I can't believe there are fewer trees with open flowers... "It's not blooming at all ..." "Mom, there's a big cherry blossom blooming over there!!" and a son who starts running Big Sakura...? I chased my son and saw a magnolia in full bloom! Magnolia with fragrant and large flowers It's the first time for me and my son to see it! Magnolia curtains and a carpet of petals It was ✨ shining gently in the sunlight The stump seemed to be perfect for my son's bench - It seems that the appearance of sitting a little is cute ... I didn't get to see the cherry blossoms. It was a 🌼 very nice cherry blossom viewing

It is located in Kitasaki Town, Obu City, Aichi Prefecture One piece ✨ at Obu Midori Park "Mimoza Forest" This is a famous Mimoza spot in Aichi Prefecture It was 💦 crowded with many customers on this day as well I encountered ♡ a yellow fairy in such a forest In the eyes of a pure and innocent daughter staring at me Mom's shutter didn't stop lol Anyway What is the sparkle in a child's eyes Why is it so sparkly? I guess you can see it ✨ The whites of the eyes are bluish, There is a sense of transparency. It's like 💎 a marble I now have another favorite piece

Cherry Blossom Shower🌸 Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024

During spring break, I went with my busy father to see the illuminated cherry blossoms in Yusui Town, Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture! Unlike the cherry blossoms you see during the day, I felt something like the aura of cherry blossoms that only appear at night! I don't often go out with my father, so it was a very good memory!

Beautiful Ed Higan lit up Yorii Town in Saitama Prefecture Hachigata Ruins of the Castle Park

Kasumimagakei 2024 Spring About 1,500 cherry trees of about 7 types are in bloom, and you can enjoy the wonderful scenery. Ikeda, Gifu

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi Miyajima Takimiya Shrine Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Takimiya Shrine #Miyajima 👈 One piece 📸 with a deer walking under the Torii shrine gate gate In order to pass this road, you may have to pay an entrance fee to the deer. 😅🦌 This is the entrance to the mountain trail Daishoin Course to Mt. Miyama. By the way, there are three mountain trails at the front! If you are not good at walking, there is also 🚡 a ropeway from Momiji Valley