This water Shangri-La of Gunma prefecture is a hidden treasure that I found out last spring. Minakami has all the things that give one peace. I don't know why this place is so underrated, at least among foreigners, since it's only an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I would want that everyone visits this place during spring, autumn, or snowy winter. Because this city is unique in every season.

These are Kawazu cherry blossoms and mejiro. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom in early February. Kawazu cherry blossoms were born from the natural hybrids of the scarlet cherry blossoms and Oshima cherry blossoms mentioned in the previous post. Since it was discovered in Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture, it was named Kawazu Sakura. The reason why Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom so early is that the early flowering time of the cold scarlet cherry blossoms, which is the source of hybridization, is said to be the early flowering time. (Since the color of Oshima cherry blossoms is pure white, the color of Kawazu cherry blossoms seems to be somewhere between Kanscarlet cherry blossoms and Oshima cherry blossoms.) ) By the way, Kawazu cherry blossoms can also be seen in Tokyo. This photo was taken in front of the Marubeni Building in Otemachi. (It's quite scattered now.) ）

Cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji and the five-storied pagoda The cherry blossoms at the foot of Mt. Fuji are about to bloom, so I'm looking forward to it. Photographed in Niikurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Upside-down Mt. Fuji and drooping cherry blossoms Photographed in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

At the Kurumagawa Dam in the Irihirose district of Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, the snow that covered the dam lake during the winter has begun to melt, and the scene looks like drift ice. It is a phenomenon called "snow flow". Every year around the beginning of April, it synchronizes with the Milky Way and shows a superb view. 2022.04.10.Shooting.

The Tadami Line connects Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture and Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. Even though it is March, it is still covered with snow. Mt. Morimon looks up in the distance. It would look beautiful if it was sunny. I have to come again. (^^♪♡

It is one of the representatives of Japan spring. The five-storied pagoda (Chureito Pagoda), cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji. Niikurayama Sengen Park is famous as a spot with a superb view of Mt. Fuji that represents Japan. From the observation deck at the end of the 398 steps, you can see the cityscape of Fujiyoshida below, and beyond that, you can see the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji spreading symmetrically. Especially during the cherry blossom season in spring, you can see a superb view of Mt. Fuji, the five-storied pagoda, and cherry blossoms, which are a set of icons that represent the Japan. The attraction is not only in spring, but also in harmony with Mt. Fuji, which changes its appearance in each season throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the nature in the park creates a beautiful landscape. Many foreign tourists came to see this Japan scenery. Shot at Niikurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms and lake in the evening. It's a wonderful season. You can see cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji, and Lake Kawaguchi at the same time, and it is a great location where you can enjoy a luxurious view. Shot on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Sunrise, cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji The cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji were very beautiful in the morning sun. Shot on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji and snow in April. Cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji and snow on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko. I had a lot of fun because I saw the snow falling in April when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Shot on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Rows of cherry blossom trees and Mt. Fuji along the Shin-Meisho River. The superb view of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms is beautiful. Shot in Oshino Village, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Majestic Mt. Fuji and rows of cherry blossom trees. It was very beautiful. A row of cherry blossom trees along the Juni River in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a place where you can enjoy the collaboration of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and rape blossoms. Photographed in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

I went to the ruins of Ako Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. It is famous for the 47 Ako Roninshi. It was a very warm and sunny day. The flowers were blooming beautifully.

River of Orange... From Kleingarten this morning. I didn't get to see the sea of clouds, but it was a wonderful morning scene. 2023.03.09.Shooting. #Asahi #Sunrise #Shinano River #Orange River #I want to connect with people who like photography #I want to connect with people who take pictures #Photography is my driving force #My world through the viewfinder #Ojiya #Ojiya City #Niigata #risingsun #morningglow #shinanoriver #japan_morning_view #japan_ of_insta #japan_bestpic_ #japan_great_view #lovers_nippon #niigatapic #gataphoto #niigata_japan_ #morningphotography #Niigata Travel Mug #Bakka Nice Niigata #Chuetsu Sightseeing Photo #Yamanokuni

Waiting for the first train, is it Oshirakawa that stops today? (^_^; 2023.03.09.Shooting. #Tadami Line #Scenery along the Tadami Line #I want to connect with people who like the Tadami Line #Kiha 110 #Kiha 40 series color #I want to connect with people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #First train #Travel information #Koide Station #Uonuma City #Niigata #tadamipic #tadami_pic #tadamiline #koidestation #uonuma #uonuma_ pic #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_morning_view #trainphotography #landscapephotography #photravelers #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #Niigata Travel Mag #bakka good Niigata #Snow Country Camera Club #Yamanokuni

Photographer of the Dawn... Even though it is a weekday today, There were a number of photographers. (^_^;) 2023.03. Shooting. #Sea of Clouds #Echigo Sanzan #Sunrise #Sunrise #I want to connect with people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #Photography is my driving force #My world through the viewfinder #Ushigashu Observatory #Nagaoka City Kawaguchi #Nagaoka City #Niigata Prefecture #SeaofClouds #risingsun #nagaokapic #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_ morning_view #japan_bestpic_ #japan_great_view #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #mountainphotography #cloudphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #cameraman #Niigata Travel Mug #Bakka Nice Niigata #Yamanokuni

A field of snow, stretching in the morning sun, the shade of branches... Hazagi in Ikegahara 2023.03. Shooting. #Ikegahara Rice Trees #Inakake Trees #Ikegahara #Snow Fields #Echigo Three Mountains #Asahi #Original Scenery of Japan #Superb View of Ojiya #Ojiya City #Oh Photo #Niigata Prefecture #Photography is my driving force #I want to connect with the people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #My World Through the Viewfinder #raisingsun #shade #naturephotography #landscapephotography #odiyagram #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_morning_view #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #Niigata Travel Mag #bakka likene Niigata #yamanokuni

Oritate 108 Lanterns 2023.03.05 Light a fire to pray for a bountiful harvest and disease-free life. A light in 380 years of history. #108 Lights #108 Lights Festival #Oritate 108 Lights #Photography is my driving force #I want to connect with people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #My World Through the Viewfinder #Oritate Onsen #Uonuma City #Niigata #FireFestival #uonuma #uonuma_pic #Niigatapic #GataPhoto #niigata_japan_ #japan_night_view #bestdarkphoto #japan_of_insta #japan_photo_now #landscapephotography #naturephotography #Niigata Travel Mug #bakka likene Niigata #Uopiku #uo_pic #Snow Country Camera Club #Yamanokuni

Moonlight. Dawn, Sea of Clouds, Echigo Three Mountains... From the Ushigashu Observatory. 2023.03. Shooting. #Sea of Clouds #Echigo Sanzan #Twilight #Moonlight #Dawn #I want to connect with people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #Photography is my driving force #My world through the viewfinder #Nagaoka City Kawaguchi #Nagaoka City #Niigata Prefecture #Seaofclouds #risingsun #moonlightsunrise #nagaokapic #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_morning_view #japan_bestpic_ #japan_great_view #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #mountainphotography #cloudphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #Niigata Travel Mag #Bakka Nice Niigata #Yamanokuni

Saitama Shintoshin Station. JR Station, a futuristic building in Saitama Prefecture. An east-west free passage of a station in Saitama Shintoshin, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Saitama Saitama City Saitama Shintoshin Saitama Shintoshin Station station JR Futuristic city

The Plum Blossom Festival is now in progress at Kairakeun, one of Japan's three great gardens. About 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties are planted in the vast garden, and the feature is that you can enjoy the plum blossoms for a long period, with early blooming, middle blooming, and late blooming. Currently, 70% of flowers are bloomed. Beautiful night illumination also happened last weekends.

Yakushi Ski Carnival fireworks... I don't think I'll be able to go to Suhara next week. Will this be the last fireworks at the ski resort this year? (^_^;) 2023.03.04.Shooting. #Fireworks #Snow Fireworks #Ski Carnival #Yakushi Ski Carnival #Photography is my driving force #I want to connect with people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #My world through the viewfinder #Yakushi Ski Resort #Uonuma City #Niigata #Fireworks #Snowfireworks #FireworksPhotography #Skicarnival #yakushiskicarnival #uonuma #uonuma_pic #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_night_view #japan_of_insta #wu_japan #niigata_japan_ #photo_jpn #team_jp_ #Niigata Travel Mug #Bakka Like Niigata #Snow Country Camera Department #Yamanokuni

Yakushi Ski Carnival, Torch Downhill... Children of Yakushi Ski School. Why? I thought they wouldn't turn off the lights, (^_^;) but it seems that these kids have just entered the class. I wonder if you didn't turn off the lights because it was dangerous to turn them off? 2023.03.04.Shooting. #Torch downhill #Torchlight downhill #Ski Carnival #Yakushi Ski Carnival #Ski school #Yakushi Ski School #Beginner class #I want to connect with people who like photography #I want to connect with people who take pictures #Photography is my driving force #My world through the viewfinder #Yakushi Ski Resort #Uonuma City #Niigata #Torchesski #torches #skischool #uonuma #uonuma_pic #niigatapic #gataphoto #japan_night_view #japan_of_insta #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #niigata_japan_ #Niigata Travel Mug #Bakka Nice Niigata #Snow Country Camera Club #Yamanokuni

I was taking a walk around the neighborhood a while ago and the plum blossoms were blooming! Since that time when I felt that it was already spring, now there are warm days that are completely springy, and I am amazed at how fast time passes.・・* I was taking a walk around the neighborhood a while ago and saw plum blossoms in bloom!! I was surprised at how fast the time has passed since then, when I thought it was already spring, and now the days are warm and spring-like?

Kobe Municipal Oji Zoo The view of the cherry blossoms from the first floor of the Hunter House is also recommended ?. Personally, I like the view of the cherry blossoms and the Ferris wheel at the amusement park from the second floor. Maybe it's only now that I see that scene...

Kobe Municipal Oji Zoo Well,? the giraffes here always eat cherry blossoms in spring.

Produced by J-Power Power Development Co., Ltd. Celebrating, Tadami Line reopens Kiha 40 It's a masterpiece! The illumination ended before ? 19:00 It was very beautiful. (⋈◍＞◡＜◍)。 ✧♡ 2023.03.01.Shooting. #Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. #Jpower #Kiha 40 #Resumption of the entire Tadami Line #Tadami Line #Tadami Line #Scenery along the Tadami Line #Snow sculpture #Snow sculpture art #I want to connect with people who like photography #I want to connect with people who take pictures #Lights of ties #Uonuma City #Niigata #tadamipic #tadami_pic #tadamiline #snowsculpture #uonuma #uonuma_pic #art_of_japan_ #wu_japan #japan_night_view #japan_of_insta #snowfestival #niigatapic #gataphoto #Niigata Travel Mag #Bakka Nice Niigata #Snow Country Camera Club #Yamanokuni

Whether it can be called a tourist spot or not, the Oyamazakura at Fukuyama Pass in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, is famous as a snow cherry blossom that blooms without waiting for the snow to disappear. Tourists from inside and outside the prefecture will come. It is also famous as a photo spot. (^_^;)

Milky Way series (^_^;) From Kleingarten yesterday morning. The lights of Kawaguchi Interchange are dazzling ? This morning... there were a lot of clouds. ? 2023.02.28. #Milky Way #Galaxy #Star System Photography #Echigo Sanzan #Ohya Kleingarten Fureai no Sato #Photography is my driving force #I want to connect with the people who take pictures #I want to connect with people who like photography #My world through the viewfinder #Ojiya City #Niigata #Milkyway #Milkywaychasers #Milkywayshooters #milkyway_nightscapes #bestdarkphoto #star_hunter_jp #milkywayphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #astrophotography #japan_night_view #niigatapic #gataphoto #wu_japan #Niigata Travel Mug #Bakka Nice Niigata #Favorite Niigata #Yamanokuni

"Mt. Fuji" Camera: sonyα7Ⅲ＋tamron28200 Editor: Lightroom Classic Date: 2023/01/02 #Yamanashi #Mt. Fuji #Fujiyoshida City #photo #photography #sonyphoto #sonyalpha #I want to connect with people who like photography #I want to connect with people who like cameras #Kiritori Sekai #My world through the viewfinder #Japan scenery