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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Jun. 25, 2024
[CD debut of "Mother Mr./Ms."] On the night of Saturday, June 15, In celebration of a certain person's CD debut, with a gorgeous performer About 70 spectators gathered in one place. Mr./Ms. Takahashi made her debut. Born and raised in Nishiokoppe Village, she raised five children. He is also active as a scoop shamisen performer in various places. When I met singer-songwriter Mr./Ms. Nakashiriku Squid Mr./Ms.'s song was born, and after six months of special training, It led to the CD debut. "I'll never sing in front of people." That's what I thought, but when I heard a song about my experience, She said on stage that she wanted to sing. On the night of the CD debut, I went on stage He has performed with guitarists and his mother Mr./Ms. who are active in the Village Scoop shamisen players and singers. Amid laughter, applause, and the occasional wave of hands Mother Mr./Ms., who appeared last, sang her own song proudly. Some of the audience members were old acquaintances. I think the venue was filled with a lively and warm atmosphere. The CD is currently sold by hand. We plan to sell it online in the future. Once again, congratulations Mr./Ms. your mother's debut! Restrooms available to all the performers for the wonderful stage. #Mother Mr./Ms. #Mother Mr./Ms.'s Blue Spring is now #CD debut #CD Release Event #Tour #Nishiokoppe Village #Congratulations
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Abhi Sen
Jun. 25, 2024
During a recent visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Japan, I was enchanted by the beautiful white-walled townscape and the rich history and art it held. The serene atmosphere along the Kurashiki River, with its white-walled warehouses and willow trees, offered a truly unique and charming experience. Exploring the traditional buildings and modern shops, such as the Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim stores, was a delight. The area was bustling with tourists. I spent an entire day enjoying myself in the history, art, and culture of this remarkable quarter and look forward to returning in the future.
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Fukui Wakasa-Mihama Tourism Association
Jun. 25, 2024
Hello! This is the Wakasamihama Tourist Association. We will COOL JAPAN VIDEOS to disseminate the tourist Recommendations of Mikata-gun Mihama Town Fukui Prefecture, so thank you! ◆What is Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture? ◆ Mihama Town Fukui Prefecture is a Town with a beautiful beach facing the Sea of Japan, as the name suggests. With a population of about 8,600 as of 2024, it fascinates tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and numerous Specialty Products that can only be visited in Mihama Town. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to the neighboring city of Tsuruga, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth. ◆The charm of Mikata Five Lakes, a recommended tourist Spot in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ The most popular tourist spot in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture is the Mikata Five Lakes, which is a Ramsar Convention Wetlands and a Japan Agricultural Heritage Site. "Mikata Five Lakes" is a general term for the following five lakes that straddle Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture. Kugushi Lake Hiruga Lake Mikata Lake Suigetsu Lake Suga Lake "Mihama Town Lake Center" is recommended as a base to fully enjoy sightseeing in the Mikata Five Lakes Sightseeing. In the Inside the facility, there are stylish cafes, restaurants such as Hot dog using deer sausage, and an outdoor terrace where you can spend Healing time while looking at There are lake. If you want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from the surface of the lake, a sightseeing boat is recommended. Powered by renewable energy stored from solar panels, it is a lake mobility battery-propelled sightseeing boat. This is the first ship in Japan powered solely by renewable energy. Guided tours can be enjoyed for about 50 minutes round trip. Mihama Station Bicycle Rental is recommended for those who want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from around the Lake Shu. "Around the Five Lakes = Gokoichi", which goes around the lake by bicycle, is a course of about 33 Kilometers and you can enjoy cycling for about 4 hours. Feel the breeze of the Mikata Five Lakes and soak up the different scenery of each lake. For those who want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from the sky, we recommend the "Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line" where you can see the spectacular view of the five lakes from above. It is a Driving course with a total length of about 11 kilometers, and you can climb the Rainbow Line Summit Park on the way by lift or cable car. Restrooms available at the top of the mountain, where you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of the Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of Sea of Japan, including Footbath and sofa terrace, where you can enjoy sweets and special lunch boxes. Mikata Five Lakes, you can enjoy the charm of Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives, from the sky rainbow line, from the surface of the lake battery-powered sightseeing boat, and from the Lake Shu Cycling! ◆Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Suishohama Beach There are seven Beaches in Restrooms available Mihama Town, and the most popular of them is the Suishohama Beach that was selected as the "88 best bathing beaches in Japan". Visit by more than 150,000 Beachgoers every year, with a beautiful white Coast with fine sand and emerald green shallow waters. ・Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum It is a document museum where you can learn about the mountain castle "Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins" of the Sengoku period and its Castle Town. A topographic model of the area around Kuniyoshi Castle introduces the historical towns. ・Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori The Roadside Station opened in 2023 and is packed with Fresh vegetables, fruits, and gourmet foods from the Mihama Town of Fukui Prefecture that can only be enjoyed here. Use it can be used as a tourist information or as a resting place, so it is perfect for stopping by during your trip. ◆Specialty products of Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Heshiko Fukui's Local cuisine "Heshiko" is a traditional fermented food Ancient tradition in Fukui Prefecture and is pickled in Mackerel rice bran for one year. Its flavorful taste is loved on Local tables. It is also a great Souvenir. ・Seafood Yellowtail, crab, and pufferfish dishes are recommended specialty products of Mihama Town in winter. Freshly Unloaded seafood makes many tourists' Tantalize your taste buds!. There are many inn such as inns and guesthouse in the Mihama Town of Fukui Prefecture, Restrooms available you can taste these seasonal Fresh Seafood at dinner. ◆Events in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-war The nearly 400-year-old country selection Intangible folk cultural assets "Underwater tug of war" is Held in every January. A large rope 30 cm thick and 40 Meter long is stretched over the canal that connects the Hiruga Lake and the Sea of Japan, and in a headband men excitingly tug of war the rope and pray for a good fishing year and the safety of the sea. ・Munakata Shrine Benten Festival At the Munakata Shrine Benten Festival, which is held every July, Mikoshi portable shrines are moved on a boat with bright streamers, and young people take sumo wrestling on the boat and drop each other into the sea in a rough manner ◆Disseminating recommended Tourist Information in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture is an attractive town with rich nature and history. We will send out Recommendations so that you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, so thank you!
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  • Mihama, Fukui Prefecture
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Nagano Shiojiri City Tourist Association.
Jun. 24, 2024
Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shiojiri Tourism Association. Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is a city with a population of about 65,000 located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. Known for its historic streetscape and abundant Specialty Products, it is loved by many tourists. Please take a look at the recommended Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! ◆What is Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture? ◆ Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is surrounded by the Northern Alps, the Hotaka Mountain Ranges, Mt. Mt. Takabochi, and the Central Alps, and is surrounded by rural scenery. Grapes are a specialty, and the wine made from those grapes is famous all over the world. In addition, at Narai Juku, which was a post town on Nakasendo, the townscape that still retains the appearance of the Edo period welcomes visitors. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot Information in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◆ [History and Culture] ◇Narai juku Ahead of the Torii shrine gate Pass, a difficult place on the Nakasendo Road, it was the most prosperous post town among the Kiso eleven inns. Even now, it retains the appearance of the Edo period, and the atmosphere of the four seasons is beautiful, and it is full of attractions and gourmet foods that still Fascination people, such as being the stage for movies and dramas. ◇Kiso Hirasawa Kiso Hirasawa was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2006 Heisei 18 as a "lacquer town". In addition, at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, an Olympic medal made of metal and Kiso lacquerware was adopted. ◇Highways and post towns Shiojiri City, which is served by several highways, including the Nakasendo Highway connecting Edo and Kyoto, has long been a bustling transportation hub. Let's visit the unique flavor of each post town and the many hidden episodes. ◇Hiraide Ruins Restrooms available from the Jomon period to the Heian period more than 5,000 years ago, and it is a place where people lived. Many valuable artifacts have been excavated. ◇ Shiojiri Tankakan National Registered Tangible Cultural Property Documents of poets related to Shiojiri, such as Akahiko Shimaki, are on display. The main house is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. [Nature] ◇Takabocchi Highlands Takabocchi Highlands, which belongs to the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, is a beautiful Highlands with an Elevation of 1,665 Meters. It is a place where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, especially the Renge azalea and Highlands plants in summer and the sea of clouds in autumn. From the Takabocchi Highlands, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern Alps, and the Suwa Lake, and the beauty fascinates people who visit it. ◇ Wine & Grapes It is Restrooms available one of the most wine region in Japan and has a history spanning 130 years. Tour the Winery and enjoy the Gastronomical delicacies that combine the skills and hearts of the makers to your heart's content. ◇ Grapes Chinese bellflower. It is a special grape that can only be tasted here. ◆Introduction of festivals and events in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Shiojiri Winery Festa This is an event where you can enjoy wine discussions with winemakers from Winery in the city while tasting Shiojiri wine. Visit many wine fans from inside and outside the prefecture. ◇Kiso Lacquerware Festival, Narai Juku Festival It is a large lacquerware market once a year. Masterpieces and storehouses are lined up in front of the store. The "Tea Pot Dochu" held at Narai Juku is also popular. ◆ Summary of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is an area where you can enjoy rich nature and history. Heartwarming hospitality and beautiful nature and culture await you. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the best Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, so Best regards!
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Abhi Sen
Jun. 24, 2024
It's amazing to hear about Shirakawago, located in Gifu Prefecture. It's not just a beautiful spot, but it offers so much more. The village's Gassho-style houses, with over 100 buildings of this style still standing, are truly remarkable. I enjoyed the experience the traditional Japanese scenery and rural ways of life there. The rich history of the area dating back to 7000 B.C. is truly awe-inspiring. The iconic gassho-style houses with their large thatched roofs resembling hands joined in prayer are such a beautiful representation of the village's unique culture.
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Yamanashi Uenohara Tourism Association
Jun. 24, 2024
Hello! This is the Uenohara City Tourism Association. Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City is a city with a population of about 22,000 located in the easternmost part of Yamanashi Prefecture. It is about 1 hour easily accessible from Shinjuku, Tokyo by Use the JR Chuo Line and Chuo Expressway, so it is an ideal area for Day Trip from Tokyo Central Tokyo. In this COOL JAPAN VIDEOS First Post, we will introduce some of the attractions of Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Please enjoy it until the end. What is ==Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture? == Uenohara City was established in 2005 by the merger of Uenohara Town in Kitatsuru-gun District and Akiyama Village in Minamitsuru-gun District. Surrounded by Yaeyama, Yougai Mountain, Ougiyama, Tsuboyama, Mt.Takatsuka, and Mt. Mito Spring Uenohara City offers spectacular views of nature throughout summer, autumn, and winter. One of the attractions of Uenohara City is that you can experience various outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, camping, fishing, horseback riding, sports, and hot springs. In addition, Momotaro has a strong image of Okayama, but Uenohara City, along with neighboring Otsuki City, also has the "Legend of Otsuki Uenohara Momotaro". Onigashima is Mt. Iwadono in present-day Otsuki City, and there is a legend that Momotaro followed a dog in Uenohara Town, and the place name of Dangozaka is also said to be derived from the legend of Momotaro "Dango". ==Introduction to Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture Tourist Destinations== ・Guntori Shrine It is a shrine with a history of 500 years and is famous as the god of good fortune and Marriage. In addition, since there is a benefit of luck in victory, sports players such as soccer teams also Visit to Prayer in the hope of winning. ・Ichinomiya Shrine Ichinomiya Shrine is surrounded by Cedar trees that are more than 500 years old. It is a shrine with a history that is said to have been founded in 1343. ・Gongen Mountain It is a mountain with an elevation of 1312 meters and has been selected as one of the 100 famous mountains of Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains and the three mountains of Kitatsuru. From the top, you can overlook Mount Doshi, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Mitsutoge, and Mt. Undori. ・Mt. Mito It is a mountain with a Elevation of 1,531 meters that spans Okutama Town, Tokyo, Hinohara Village, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Kosuge Village, Kitatsuru-gun, and has been selected as a Three Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan, Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains, and One Hundred Famous Mountains of Flowers. There are three peaks, the West Peak, the Central Peak, and the East Peak, which is the origin of the name "Mt. Mito". ・Ougiyama It is one of the "top 3 popular mountains" along the JR Chuo Main Line. There is also a mountain trail that even beginners can enjoy. ・Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Uenohara City Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture was used in the filming of Juzo Juzo's 1984 film "Funeral," while the city's Former Shimada Junior High School was used in the filming of the short drama "My Beautiful Man," which aired in 2023, and a commercial for a famous fast-food restaurant. These filming locations have become popular Spots for fans as a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ==Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture Specialty Products== Uenohara City is famous for its Specialty Products such as Cereals and Sake Manju. In particular, locally Cultivated millet is known for its high nutritional value and good flavor, and is supported by health-conscious people. Sake Manju is also characterized by its unique sweetness and moist texture, which is appreciated by Visitors. ==Introduction of festivals and events in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City Prefecture== ・Tsukimigaike Benzaiten Festival It is a festival of Benten-sama enshrined in Tsukimigaike every year in July. Visit the Lantern floating and Noryo Fireworks Display held from dusk are visited by many spectators. ・Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival It is a festival held every year in September to give thanks to the gods of agriculture. Mikoshi portable shrines and festival floats procession through the city, making it lively. ・Koshu Meat and Wine Festival Stalls of more than 50 stores and more than 200 brands of wine can be enjoyed at Special venues around JR Uenohara Station for the second time in 2024. It is a popular event that is visit by many people from Central Tokyo. ==Introduction to Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture== There are many historic shrines in Uenohara City, and there are many Spots where you can feel the history, such as the giant Japanese Judas tree at Guntori Shrine and the giant cedar tree at Ichinomiya Shrine. It is also recommended to visit these spots and think about history. Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a town with a rich Rich in nature environment and a deep history. We will introduce recommended Spots that will remain in everyone's memory, so thank you.
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Uenohara, Yamanashi: A 1-Hour Day Trip Destination From Tokyo. Nature, Local Cuisine, and Hot Springs to Unwind From Your Travels. The Beautiful Uenohara Awaits Your Arrival!

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Isehara Tourism Association
Jun. 23, 2024
【Isehara Daijingu Shrine Held in Flower Market in 2024 Reiwa 6】  July 6 Sat 14:00~20:00    7th Sun 15:00~20:00 Flowers for sale of seasonal flowers such as morning glories and pot flowers, shooting, yo-yo, Bake sale and Kitchen Car Stalls such as cotton are also Restrooms available. Magic show on the 6th, "Daijingu Street Shotenkai Tomikuji" on the 7th, etc. Events are also held in, and the venue is very busy. Please come with your family and friends in the evening. Contact: Isehara Daijingu Shrine Office 0463-96-1611      Kanagawa Prefecture Isehara City Isehara 3-8-1      A 10-minute walk along Chuo-dori from the north exit of Isehara Station
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Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association
Jun. 22, 2024
"100 best waterfalls in Japan" Yonakodaibakufu in the Suzaka City of Nagano Prefecture The Autumn leaves season is Famous、、、 Fresh greenery is dazzling, and this period of early summer is also recommended. I especially recommend the location. Yonakodaibakufu can be seen in front of it, and it is one of the view spots It is the "former site of the Rice Mine". In the meadow where Renge azalea blooms, you can eat lunch while leisurely looking at the waterfall, It is a healing plateau where you can drink coffee and relax. 【[Former Rice Mine Site] Restrooms available used to be a Rice mine producing sulfur and other substances on this plateau. Restrooms available in the vicinity with about 1,500 people living in the vicinity. At that time, there was also a cableway for transporting Supplies from the Rice Mine to the current Suzaka Station. 【Around with parents and children Yonakodaibakufu Illustration Map】  On May 23, 2023, the 2019 East Japan Yonakodaibakufu Typhoon The access road collapsed and could not be entered, Yonakodaibakufu It was opened to the public for the first time in three and a half yellowtails. Illustrator "Nire Shobo" Mr./Ms. goes to see the long-awaited waterfall, Scene trekking with family was illustrated.  The sight of the family walking excitedly on the promenade in early summer It is a heartwarming illustration map that floats in the eye. When you come to Yonakodaibakufu, please take it in your hands. Enjoy your early summer trek with excitement and excitement. * The illustration map is Yonakodaibakufu entrance, Suzaka City "Tourism exchange center "Kuratto", Restrooms available at the Suzaka Station Tourist Information Center. You can also download the illustration map from Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association Home page. It is hot 🥵 every day, so please be careful. * There are no vending machines around Yonakodaibakufu, and you cannot drink river water 💦. Please be sure to prepare drinks and action meals in advance.
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Kiso Tourist Federation
Jun. 20, 2024
[Recommended Spot &Activities Special Feature for summer] In the Kiso, you can Spot There are a beautiful Valleys and canoe that will take your breath away. Here are some of them! Kiso in the mountains also introduces recommended forest bathing spots. Please spend this summer in Kiso! !! -------------------------------------- 【Atera Canyon】 Restrooms available in Okuwa Village, an emerald green valley known for its Atera Blue. After sightseeing in Atera Canyon, why don't you have a delicious coffee and cake at "Coffee Katana" in Nojiri, Okuwa Village?! Please see the trip ideas on the Kiso Tourism Federation's Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu"! * Atera Canyon will be subject to traffic restrictions during the summer. July 13, 2024 ~ September 1, 2024. Shuttle buses and e-bikes are also available for rent. For details, please see the Home page of Okuwa Village. 【Kakizore Canyon】 Kakizore Canyon in Nagiso Town. A beautiful emerald green Valleys that is as beautiful as Atera Canyon. After enjoying a hike in the Kakizore Canyon, we also recommend Affoguard, which is popular at Tsumago juku's "Good Day Coffee". It takes about 25 minutes by car from Kakizore Canyon to Tsumago juku 【Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest】 A natural Cypress tree forest in Agematsu town with an average age of more than 300 years. Fun on the forest railway for forest bathing and forest therapy. *The park is scheduled to be open until November 7, 2024. 【Shizenko Nature Lake】 Shizenko Nature Lake in Otaki village. A natural lake formed during the earthquake in western Nagano Prefecture. You can fully feel the beauty created by nature. Here, you can experience canoeing from April ~ mid-November every year. You can also Fun canoe touring at Lake Ontake. *Reservation required TEL: 070-9119-6262  【Lake OkuKiso】 At Lake Oku Kiso in Kiso village, you can experience SUP and canoeing. Activities in Nature while experiencing the beauty of the water of the Minamoto are the best! * Lake Oku Kiso canoeing, SUP experience until around October. Reservation required TEL: 0264-36-2777 ♦ If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kiso Tourism Federation!
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  • kiso
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  • Nature
  • Sightseeing
  • Gourmet
  • Valley
  • Canoeing
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Isehara Tourism Association
Jun. 20, 2024
[Held in Iseharaichi in the mountains! ] Cancelled due to stormy weather Sunday, June 23, 2024 10:00~15:00 Venue: Isehara City Sports Park free admission     320 Nishitomioka, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ●Access by Trains and Bus Get off at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus North Exit No. 3 "Nanasawa Line" About 10 minutes 240 yen ▪ Boarding the I34 and 36 lines get off at [General Sports Park]. ▪ Boarding the I31 and 37 lines get off at the entrance of the sports park and walk for 5 minutes. * If you walk from Isehara Station, it will take about 45 minutes ● Access by car ▪ About 30 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Atsugi Interchange ▪ About 8 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Isehara Daisen Interchange * Use is expected to be congested, so please use public transportation  Thank you for your cooperation. In the center of the venue, there is a stage Food tents and Kitchen cars Local Products vegetables are also sold Restrooms available A wide variety of booths! Lots of delicious food! Please enjoy Isehara to the fullest! !!
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Fukui Katsuyama DMO
Jun. 19, 2024
Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Katsuyama City Tourism Town Planning Co., Ltd. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is a city with a population of about 20,000 located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. It is one of the One of the best in Japan heavy snowfall areas and is designated as a Special heavy snowfall area. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture in 2024, access from Central Tokyo has become more convenient. In this First Post of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, I will briefly introduce Recommendations for Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is a city of dinosaurs Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is also known as the excavation site of dinosaur fossils in One of the best in Japan. In the 1980s, when it was said that dinosaur fossils were not excavated in Japan, crocodile fossils were found in Katsuyama City, and full-scale excavation of dinosaur fossils began in 1989. In the 1990s, dinosaur fossils such as iguanodon were collected, and in 1995, the skeleton of the whole body was reconstructed for the first time in Japan. In 2000, the world's three largest dinosaur Museum "Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum" opened, and the name of Katsuyama City became known around the world. In the 2010s, new species of dinosaurs were announced one after another, and in 2017, five types of dinosaur fossils, including Fukui Raptor and Fukuisaurus, and their excavation sites were designated as "National Natural Monuments". ◇Introduction of Sightseeing spots in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture ・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum The vast exhibition facilities consists of three zones: "The World of Dinosaurs," "Earth Science," and "History of Life," and you can fully enjoy the world of dinosaurs with 50 dinosaur skeletons, hundreds of 1,000 specimens, large-scale Restored Diorama, and Video. ・Open Air Dinosaur Museums It is a facilities where you can Visiting the site the actual excavation site that opened in 2014 in Katsuyama City Chatan town the largest dinosaur fossil excavation site in Japan. At the Fossil Excavation Experience Plaza, you can experience excavation by hitting stones brought from the excavation site, and learn about the Scenes of dinosaur fossil excavation while listening to expert explanations. ・Daishizan Seidaji Temple Echizen Daibutsu Opened in 1987, the Echizen Daibutsu of Daishizan Seidaji Temple is 17 meters tall and exceeds the size of the Nara Great Buddha. There are 1,281 stone and gold Buddhas enshrinement on the walls of the Mikata of the Great Buddha. ・Heisan Jihakusan Shrine Elevation known as the center of the Hakusan faith, which is open to the Mt. of 2,702 Meter. It is said to have been founded nearly 1,300 years ago. Famous for the moss that spreads all over the area in front of the worship hall. ・Ski Jam Katsuyama It is one of the largest snow resorts in western Japan, with vast slopes and abundant snow quality, and there are courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. Activities such as trekking, mountain biking, park golf, paragliding and Segway are available in summer. Spot where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons. ・Katsuyama Castle Museum It is a history museum set up in the castle tower with a height of 57.8 meters. From the observation deck on the top floor, you can overlook the nature of Katsuyama City. ・Roadside Station Dinosaur Valleys Katsuyama Roadside Station Dinosaur Valleys Katsuyama is a facility that serves as a tourist base in Katsuyama City. A large number of Fresh Local Agricultural Products and Specialty Products are available, and many tourists Visit every day. Spot is a great stop along the way. ◇Introduction of festivals and events in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture ・Katsuyama Sagicho Festival The Katsuyama Sagicho Festival is a traditional Festival that has been held in Katsuyama City for more than 300 years, Held in every February. The highlights are the "Floating drums" on the Turrets in each town and the Finale "Dondoyaki". It is said that the Scene of "Floating drums", in which three One set playfully slap the Drum, is strange festival. ◇Introducing Tourist Information of Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Katsuyama City, which is known around the world as a dinosaur town, is a valuable area where you can feel close to dinosaurs, such as dinosaur excavation experiences. In Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, not only children who like dinosaurs, but also Adults can enjoy it. Please visit Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture and experience its charm. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce recommended Tourist Information in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, so thank you!
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  • Fukui Prefecture
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  • Hokuriku Shinkansen
  • Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
  • Echizen Great Buddha (Fukui Prefecture)
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