Katahara Hot Spring Hydrangea Village. It was a masterpiece. Gamagori City, Aichi Early June 2024

Sunrise on the Nata Coast The sun seemed to be smiling in the Torii shrine gate.

[View from Omachi Park] Omachi Park is a scenic lookout easily reached in about a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk from JR Shinano-Omachi station, offering spectacular views. There are benches where you can relax and take in the scenery. The Northern Alps still wear traces of snow that stand out against the blue sky. From the wooded slopes behind you can hear the pleasing song of a Japanese bush warbler.

◆Hikokudaira Peach Blossom Road◆ The peach blossoms of Hikokudaira began when fifteen original saplings were purchased from Senaiji in Achi Village in 1997 and planted around a private residence. (The peach blossoms of Senaiji are said to have originated when Momosuke Fukuzawa (the son-in-law of Yukichi Fukuzawa) brought saplings back from Munich, Germany, in 1922.) Moved by the beautiful red, white, and pink blooms, and wishing to match the local landscape, they decided to plant extensively. They planted on privately cultivated land and along roadsides, borrowing village-owned strips beside the roads to plant as well. In 2000 they received a grant under the "Community-Built Regional Development Project," and with the cooperation of neighboring residents for planting and underbrush clearing, now more than about 200 peach trees have been planted. Each year the area has become popular for its scenery surrounded by the beautiful peach blossoms. The name Hikokudaira comes from the trade name of the project initiator, Mr. Masaru Kubota. Manager: Masaru Kubota ●Details for Hikokudaira Peach Blossom Road ・Best time to visit Mid April to late April ・Admission fee None ・Parking None ・Toilets Temporary toilets available ・Contact Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395)

Kankouji Suwa!!! Kirigamine Highlands in Suwa city, Nagano Prefecture. Suwa proudly boasts this scenic spot where alpine plants bloom through the seasons. It is also known as Japan’s glider mecca 🛩️ At Kirigamine you’ll find one of the country’s top daylily (nikko-kisuge) colonies. This lily-family flower represents the highland in July, painting the green slopes with orange-leaning yellow blooms 🌼 Every July Kirigamine’s popularity causes traffic jams. In the hot season, enjoy a leisurely, elegant respite in this cool highland.

◆Toyooka Iris Garden◆ The Iris Garden sits on a terrace mid-slope with a high vantage point offering panoramic views of the Central Alps. Around 1938, various flowers were grown as a hobby, but after visiting Lowrys Garden in Aoki Village and seeing the wide range of iris colors, sizes, and shapes there, I became captivated by irises and began buying bulbs. As the number of cultivated varieties exceeded one hundred and space grew tight, the garden was relocated to its current 30-are (3,000 m²) plot of farmland. At the village’s request to open the site to visitors as a tourist garden, I acquired a landscape coordinator qualification in 2002 and opened the iris garden to the public in 2003. Iris cultivation dislikes high heat and humidity, which leads to frequent diseases, and the plants need replanting and soil replacement about once every three years, so maintenance is demanding. Still, we continue to cultivate them in the hope that visitors will find comfort in the sight of the flowers in full bloom. Today the garden features more than 200 iris varieties totaling about 5,000 plants, and over 300 other flower varieties, making it an impressive flower garden in full bloom. Manager: Hideko Tado ● Toyooka Iris Garden Details ・Open season Late April–mid May: Iris Late May–early June: Roses ・Opening hours 8:00–17:00 (open daily during the season) ・Admission 300 yen (high school students and older) ・Parking, restrooms Available ・Other Seedlings available for sale ・Contact Toyooka Tabijikan (0265-49-3395)

Tsunoshima Bridge　 On my third visit, I was able to collaborate with Aozora.

Sunset view of Tsunoshima Bridge The light trails of the car were comparatively synthesized. It became Famous because it was used in TV commercials.

It is the sunset of Lake Shinji in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture

Challenge a new view of Aragi Island! Aragi Island, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture * Flight permission from Aritagawa Town * 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.

The Katsura River streams through the area of Yamanashi Prefecture. This river is Famous for sweetfish anglers as a fishing Spot one of the most the Kanto region. On the other hand, the current situation is that it is not known to the general public. I want more people to know about the Katsura River and sweetfish, which are local tourist resources. And I want to revitalize and promote the region. Squid, we have developed Specialty Products. In particular, this sweetfish sandwich is a rare product that you should try at least once. Sweet and spicy honeydew stew, confit with olive oil and garlic, It is a set of 3 types of fried foods that are fried and entwined with sauce.

Black hair buried Torii shrine gate 2019.04.30 The massive explosion of Sakurajima on January 12, 1914, 1914 Taisho 3 filled the Kurogami area with volcanic ash and pumice. The Torii shrine gate gate of the Beli Gosha Shrine Kurokami Shrine, which was 3 meters high, was so terrible that it was buried, leaving only Kasagi. The Torii shrine gate gate has become less than the height of a person, but the mayor of Higashi-Sakurajima Village at the time stopped digging it up to convey the threat of Eruption to future generations, so it remains in its original form to the present day. The Torii shrine gate gate of the buried Kurokami Shrine and the gatepost of the Nagano clan house were designated as natural monuments of the prefecture on April 28, 1958 Showa 33. Next door, an old Akou tree that miraculously survived stands quietly.

Dawn of Bridge Pile Rock 2023.09.17 There were clouds on the Horizon and it was not a dharma, but it was a beautiful dawn. Bridge pile rock Due to the erosion of the sea, only the hard part of the rock remains, and the Strange Rock, which looks as if only the piles of the bridge are standing, has a legend that a long time ago, Kobo Daishi and the demons of heaven made a bet and built it overnight.

I took an aerial view of Aragi Island from a bird's-eye view. Actually, it was shaped like this. Aragi Island, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture * Flight permission from Aritagawa Town * 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.

Hello 😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls Store! June has arrived and the weather is humid, but Shosenkyo Gorge is full of fresh green leaves and a refreshing breeze blows through the area 🍃 Near the falls you can feel the spray and find a cool spot. You can also see the rare view directly above the falls from the wooden deck 👀 Please be sure to take a look! A new wine has arrived at Yamanashi Wine Kingdom next to that wooden deck ☀️ This unusual Yamanashi wine is made from Chardonnay and Syrah. It’s a crisp, dry wine recommended for hot summers, so please give it a try. When you visit Shosenkyo, please stop by ☺️

Akiyoshido Cave 2023.05.04 Akiyoshido Cave, one of Japan's one of the best limestone caves, opens at the southern foot of Mt., 100 meters underground in Akiyoshidai National Park. After passing through a grove of cedar trees with a cool air that touches your skin, you will reach the entrance of Akiyoshido Cave. The Sightseeing Course in the cave is about 1 km the total length exceeds 11.2 km, the second largest in Japan, and the temperature is constant at 17°C throughout the four seasons, and it is cool in summer and warm in winter, so you can enjoy sightseeing comfortably. The mysterious natural formations that seem to have frozen time are rich in variety and evoke great impression in our hearts.

Baekje Temple 2023.06.23 The fresh greenery was beautiful. It is located east of Lake Biwa and on the western slopes of the Suzuka Mountains. According to the temple legend, it was built in the 14th year of Emperor Suiko 606 by Prince Shotoku. When Prince Shotoku came to this place with the Goryeo monk Huiji, who was visiting at the time, he saw a mysterious light in the mountains. When I went to visit the source of the light, I found that it was a cedar tree. The prince carved the cedar as a standing tree with roots to make an eleven-sided Kannon statue Ueki Kannon and built a hall around the statue. This is said to be the beginning of Baekje Temple, and it is said that the temple was built after Yongunji Temple in Baekje, so it was named Baekje Temple.

Isehara Flower Update 6.5 *Hydrangeas on the shaded path in the Hinata area* When Hojo Masako visited Hinata Yakushi in the Kamakura period, the old road she is said to have taken is now lined with hydrangeas. They are beginning to color and are at their best! You can enjoy them for some time yet. ～From the many hydrangea meanings～ What looks like surrounding flowers is actually modified sepals: the decorative flowers. The small clustered flowers in the center are the bisexual flowers, which can seem to represent family bonds. Flower meanings: “family togetherness” and “close friendship” Why not explore Hinata Yakushi and the surrounding area with your family and friends? ※During the hot, humid hydrangea season, be sure to wear longer socks and bring salt and insect repellent to guard against mountain leeches. Hinata, Isehara, Kanagawa From Isehara Station North Exit, take bus stop 3 toward "Hinata Yakushi" and get off at the Takahashi stop.

One at Ryutan Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. The well-kept Japanese Garden was very beautiful.

【Chiba Port Tour Sightseeing Boat / Factory Night View Roux】 With the theme of "a sightseeing boat that is fun to ride and can see and learn", it is a Roux where you can feel Chiba Port up close while enjoying the powerful scenery of container terminals and factories. There are various popular plans such as "Chiba Port Tour Driving Course", "Makuhari Messe Offshore Sightseeing Driving Course", and "Ryobune Plan", but we especially recommend "Factory Night View Roux"! The waterfront area of Chiba City, one of Japan's 12 largest factory night views, is lined with factories and food complexes along Chiba Port, and their countless lights shine at night, creating a fantastic factory night view. Flights are limited to the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. You can enjoy the amber factory night view seen from the sea side, which you can't usually see! Also, on Sundays and holidays, a common pass that includes the Chiba Port Tower Observation decks admission fee and a sightseeing boat embarkation ticket is sold, so it is recommended to visit it together with the Observation decks. Please check the official website for the latest information. [Chiba Port Service] ■ Ticket sales counter: 1st floor of the complex K's Harbor ■Business hours: 9:00~18:00 ■Access: About 7 minutes on foot from Chiba Minato Station on the JR Keiyo Line and Chiba Monorail ■Address: 1-20-1 Chuoko, Chuo-ku, Chiba City ■ Fee: Please check the official website.

Noto Peninsula Mitsuke Island and the Milky Way 2023.04.23 Mitsuke Island before the earthquake It seems to have collapsed a little due to the earthquake.

The name Gozaishi Shrine comes from the fact that Prince Satake Yoshitaka, the lord of Akita Domain, sat down to rest when he toured Lake Tazawa in the 3rd year of Keian 1650. Spot is a popular spot 🌌 for stargazing at night

Gozaishi Shrine Torii shrine gate The name Gozaishi Shrine comes from the fact that Prince Satake Yoshitaka, the lord of Akita Domain, sat down to rest when he toured Lake Tazawa in the 3rd year of Keian 1650. Spot is a popular spot 🌌 for stargazing at night

It is located in Maki Manoon Nature Park, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture Summerless Waterfall Fallen trees and you can feel the long age. It's a very cool place because I don't know summer.

Koshu Katsuragawa sweetfish stewed with honeydew and confit. The Katsura River starts at At the foot of Mt. and stream the county area of Yamanashi Prefecture. In particular, the Katsura River, which stream through Uenohara City, is an important Tourist Resources that can be proud of both inside and outside the city, stream the sight of the spectacular scenery that you see is magnificent. In addition, since the Edo period, sweetfish from the Katsura River has gained popularity among people traveling along the Koshu-kaido as a Specialties of Uenohara. This sweetfish, which was once lost due to the construction of the Sagami Dam, has been revived in modern times thanks to the hard work of the Local Katsura River Fisheries Cooperative. Even now, many anglers visit the Katsura River during the season, bringing liveliness to the city. Using the wonderful scenery of the Katsura River and Uenohara's Specialties of Sweetfish as an opportunity, we would like to deliver the charm of the city to even more people. I want to liven up the community. Specialty products have been developed from such thoughts.

Jo Takeda 2019.11.23 Takeda Castle shrouded in a sea of clouds This is a photo taken from a little below the second Observation decks of Ritsuunkyo It is a photo shoot to avoid the crowds.

It is an Anno Iwato Shinryujin located in Sumoto City, Awaji Island. This shrine is located along Route 28 and is so small that you can't help but pass by it when you are driving. The Shrine was located in a cave, and when you stepped inside, it was a truly mysterious space where the stream of time seemed to be different only in that place. This photo was taken with the Shrine in the background, and the shape of the cave hole was similar to the topography of Awaji Island.

A red Torii shrine gate ⛩️ gate photographed at Mt. Hotayama Soeiji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture The weather was cloudy, but the darkness added to the silence On the way, we had Dango with a history of more than 150 years

It is "Mulberry Tree Falls" in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture. Drop 21m The beautiful waterfall has been selected as one of the "100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan".

Notice: Oyama Cable Car Suspensions and Saryo Sekison Closure in June *Cable car suspension for routine inspection Suspension period: Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 June 10, 2024 (Monday) – June 12, 2024 (Wednesday), eight days total *Note: The cable car will operate normally on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. During the suspension, please use the Onna-zaka hiking trail to reach Oyama-dera and Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. It takes about 20 minutes from Oyama Cable Station to Oyama-dera. It takes about 40 minutes to reach Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. *You cannot reach Oyama-dera via the Otoko-zaka trail (steep slope). Inquiries: Oyama Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. 0463-95-2135 Oyama Cable Station 0463-95-2040 *Saryo Sekison closed for renovation Reopening: Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Nagoshi no Oharae (Summer Purification Ceremony) Closure period: Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Saturday, June 29, 2024 *Some menu items served at Sekison, such as masu tiramisu, will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays in June at Senshinkaku, the assembly hall on the grounds of Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine. Inquiries: Saryo Sekison 0463-94-3628 We apologize for the inconvenience to those planning a visit and appreciate your cooperation.