Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel: Expressing Gratitude to the Mountain Deity ~Bamboo Lights Gleam~ Yamagami no Komichi (The Mountain Deity’s Path) “Bamboo Light Installation” Begins This spring, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel has launched a “bamboo light installation,” creating a stunning spectacle of otherworldly light. To the west of the hotel rises Mt. Komagatake, at 1,356 meters, revered as a sacred mountain where the gods dwell and long considered a holy site of ancient mountain worship. At the summit of Mt. Komagatake you can still find historically evocative rocks such as Bakouseki (Horse-Descending Stone) and Bajouseki (Horse-Riding Stone). The hotel benefits from the mountain’s gifts, including geothermal steam and spring water. Our ability to operate today owes much to the mountain deity, yamagami, and in gratitude we have installed a torii gate lit by bamboo lights. □ Period: From Friday, March 15, 2024 – Year-round □ Time: From sunset until 0:00 midnight □ Location: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, hotel courtyard □ Eligible: Hotel guests only (free) □ Details: Centered on a torii of bamboo lights, this soothing experience enhances the natural scenery. □ Note: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is a secluded mountain lodge surrounded by vast nature and boasts the highest elevation for accommodations in Hakone (935 m). In the hotel courtyard framed by lush mountains, guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green foliage in summer, autumn colors in fall, and snowy vistas in winter. To further enhance the hotel’s iconic courtyard scenery, we will present a bamboo light illumination produced by CHIKAKEN, a comprehensive bamboo-light production group.

Isehara Flower Update: April 12 Thanks to the kindness of Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd., the private rhododendron garden is now open to the public. In Isehara, this is a well-kept secret and a treat after the cherry blossoms. On about 1,500 tsubo (approximately 4,958 square meters) of garden, you can enjoy 50 varieties and more than 1,000 rhododendron shrubs and several hundred peony plants. The garden also sits on a hill with a superb view toward Mt. Fuji in the distance. * Bringing food or drink and bringing pets are prohibited. (This is private property, so please observe proper manners.) Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 Parking: 500 yen per car Access: From Isehara Station, South Exit, Bus Stop No. 1 Take the bus bound for Fujimino and get off at the Miyakami stop. It is about a 30-minute walk from Isehara Station if you prefer to walk. Sugiyama Doken Co., Ltd. Address: 1 San-no-miya, Isehara City Phone: 0463-93-7300

Hinata Yakushi Spring Grand Festival Monday, April 15, 9:00–17:00, admission 300 yen. Held rain or shine This will be the last public opening of the principal image for this year. Gokito (prayer rites) 9:00–16:30; reception at the Treasure Hall ● No reservation required on the day The sacred tree (shigi) climb and fire-walking are scheduled to start at 13:00 ※Canceled in case of rain (If canceled, an announcement will be posted on the Hinata Yakushi website around 9:00) A tea ceremony booth by the Urasenke tea group Iwata Sumi’s school will also be available on the temple grounds on the day. (500 yen)

Cherry Blossom Record 🌸 There were a lot of swan boats floating о ́∀'о ⛲ Inokashira Park

A flower garden 🌷 that looks like it was written in a picture This is a tulip field in Saitama Prefecture. Early blooming tulips are in 😁 full bloom The cherry blossoms bloomed late, so the contrast was 🤤 beautiful again

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of the Shingashi River. Luckily, I was able to see the boat excursion.

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River.

Support Noto Peninsula Recovery! Special Concert at Josoji Temple on Golden Week Tickets are now on sale for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Concert in 2024 at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura! This special concert offers beautiful performances at the serene Josoji Temple in Kamakura. Net proceeds after operating expenses will be distributed to the affected municipalities as relief funds for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society. By purchasing a ticket, you will be supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas. Tickets are limited, so please apply early. Payments will be accepted in cash on the day of the event, thank you for your understanding. Date and Time Sunday, April 28, 2024 — concert starts at 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) Program The program includes memorable, beautiful pieces such as Boccherini’s Minuet and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K.581, among others. Tickets are 3,000 yen with unreserved seating (a separate 300 yen temple admission fee applies). An early-bird discount and special benefits are available for those who apply early, so don’t miss out! For inquiries or further information, please contact the 2024 Jochi-ji Temple Concert Office at 080-5037-8179 or the Nijii Quartet. We look forward to your participation in supporting the recovery while enjoying wonderful music!

Photographed 4/8/24. It is the five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms of Kita-in. 🌸

Photographed 4/8/24.　 The drooping cherry blossoms of Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom.

Photographed on April 6, 24. It is a cherry blossom of the Kawagoe Christian Association of the Anglican Church of Japan in Matsue Town. It was in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on April 6, 24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. The rape flowers and pansies are vivid.

Endless nemophila fields This is a place called Toneri Park in Tokyo. Recently, the nemophila field has become famous and is crowded with many people. Seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms and tulips are also worth visiting 😊

Photographed on April 6, 24. This is café andon's Hanachozu.

Kinchyan Comes to Kogaku-in Cherry Tree Planting Festival Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 PM At Kogaku-in (Sannomiya 682) The Itoen-sponsored annual Kinichi Hagimoto Cherry Tree Planting Festival will be held under the banner “Let’s create a new cherry blossom spot in Isehara!” Kinichi Hagimoto, known as Kinchyan, will attend on the day There will also be a talk show by Kinchyan. Inquiries: Noman Temple Tel: 0463-95-0967

Photographed on April 6, 24. Cafe Andon's matcha and bean paste shortcake and matcha latte. The sweetness is modest and delicious. The pink mug and saucer are also wonderful.

Drooping cherry blossoms 🌸 at Seiunji Temple This is the Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms of "Seiunji Temple" held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms with a history of 600 years and is very worth seeing. Please visit once 😄

Joined the company on April 6, 24. I had a cherry blossom viewing at café andon's terrace seat. The petals of the cherry blossoms fell from time to time, and it was beautiful. In front, a carpet of cherry blossom petals was formed. 🌸

With the arrival of Spring, my pet parakeet departed. When I went outside to recover from my sadness, I was energized by the cherry blossoms that bloomed powerfully this year.

Sunset sky

Photographed on April 6, 24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River. The rape flowers are reflected on the surface of the river, and it is very beautiful Today, the weather is good, so I will go to see the cherry blossoms.

Photographed on April 6, 24. The cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine were in full bloom. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but it was nice to see the boat excursion. I'll be back soon.

Photographed on April 6, 24. The cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine were in full bloom.

Photographed on April 6, 24. On the way to the Shingashi River, I decided to pass by Koetoko former Kawagoe Textile Market and former Nutrition Food Distribution Station, which opened on April 2nd. It was free to visit and there was a café. When I have time, I will stop by again.

Photo taken from the old Nakagawa riverbed. A place where you can photograph whitebirds and bulbuls at close range. It goes very well with cherry blossoms

100-year-old tourist map of the Awa area

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kamogawa Tourism Association. Kamogawa City in Chiba Prefecture is located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from central Tokyo by Use Tokyo Bay Aqua-line, and about 2 hours by train Use the "JR Line Limited Express Wakashio-go" from Tokyo Station. Facing the Pacific Ocean Sotobo and being blessed with a warm climate throughout the year, it is also loved by many tourists as a resort area. In this First Post on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, I introduce recommended information and popular tourist spots in Kamogawa City. We hope you enjoy it! ===What is Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City=== The Chiba Prefecture Kamogawa City has a population of about 31,000 as of 2023. It has a history of flourishing as an agricultural and fisherman town. Even now, many marine products such as Kinmedai, Ise shrimp, and abalone are caught. There are many restaurants in Kamogawa City where you can enjoy dishes using these local seafoods. === Enjoy at popular tourist spots in Kamogawa City! === ◇Kamogawa Sea World Representative of Japan, which is very popular with families with about 800 species and 11,000 river and sea creatures. Don't miss the dolphin and killer whale shows, where you can interact with sea creatures. ◇Tanjyo Temple The Tanjyo Temple in Kominato, Kamogawa City is a historic temple built in 1276. The devil's face of Soshidou temple of the founder is the largest in the world with a size of 21 tatami mats. ◇Tainoura "Tai no ura Tai habitat" is one of the world's leading sea bream habitats, and in 1967 it was designated as the only "Nationally Designated Special Natural Monument" in Chiba Prefecture. From the Tai no ura sightseeing boat, you can slowly enjoy watching sea bream swimming. ◇Daisen Senmaida The Daisen Senmaida, which has been certified as a One of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan and terraced rice field heritage site, has long been a cultural landscape that has supported agriculture in Kamogawa City. You can also enjoy a farming experience. ◇Famous Niemon Island Niemon Island, a small island with a circumference of about 4 kilometers and a circumference of about 30 minutes in the sea of Minamiboso, has been selected as the site of the New 100 Views of Japan. ◇Emi Hanagasa Mountain At the facility, which opened in 2022, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as rape flowers in spring, hydrangeas and sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn, and you can also experience harvesting. ◇Uomizuka Observatory This observatory is located in Uomizuka Battlefield Park, about 110 meters above sea level, and offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the city of Kamogawa City. ◇Roadside Station Kamogawa Ocean Park You can buy fresh mountain and seafood caught in the Kamogawa River. The facility is designed with the theme of "sea" and "flowers". Souvenirs are also recommended, so please stop by. ===Heartwarming events and festivals in Kamogawa City=== ◇Kamogawa City Noryo Fireworks Display About 10,000 fireworks are set off in the Ocean on the Maebaru Yokonagisa Beach. The spectacular fireworks that light up the summer night sky provide summer memories for those who visit. * From 2020 Reiwa 2 to 5, it will be held on a reduced scale due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, and it will be canceled. ===Enjoy Kamogawa City's Specialty Products and Local Gourmet! === Kamogawa City, which faces the Pacific Ocean, is blessed with abundant seafood, and the seafood caught here has thrilled the tongues of not only locals but also many people. Many seafood products are also available as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. === Enjoy your trip to Kamogawa City === Enjoy Kamogawa City's sightseeing spots, heartwarming events, marine sports, and Specialty products and gourmet! There are many ways to enjoy Kamogawa City! It will be a special spot for everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can enjoy your trip to Kamogawa City, so thank you!

Speaking of spring, rape flowers and cherry blossoms Collaborations that you want to shoot in various places Rape blossoms and cherry blossoms. I want to take this collaboration pictures in various places.

On Sunday, April 7th, we will hold a cherry-blossom viewing market. The location is the Urban–Rural Exchange Plaza at Sakuma Dam Lake in Kyonan Town. We will have coffee, tea, ikamenchi (fried squid cakes), marinated sardine rice bowls, marmalade jam, baked goods, and more. Please come and join us.

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.