【Autumn search in Gokase】 While taking pictures of Autumn leaves Information, I searched 🍁 for autumn in Gokase Today I went ⛩️✨ to the Gion Shrine in Kuraoka and the three Josenji temples But there were no 😂 Autumn leaves at all Is it because 🤔 the leaves are damaged due to the severe summer heat, and the temperature difference is small? Some of the Maple trees were colored, but when I came closer, most 😣 of the leaves were black and withered The Maple tree at Josenji Temple was relatively beautiful, but it was only a small part of the high position, and overall it felt like there was 💡 still a long way to go Josenji Temple was beautiful after the bamboo fence was reconstructed, and 👏 I want to see the wonderful scenery of the collaboration between Josenji Temple and Autumn leaves, where 😭 the bamboo fence has been cleaned Autumn leaves will advance from now on, and let's watch 🙏🙏🙏 "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" is also being held in, so if you find Autumn leaves in Gokase, please apply 🍁📸 For details, please see 🤗✨ the fixed "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" posts

【Winery Harvest Festival in Gokase 2024】 Yesterday, Sunday, October 20, the "Winery Harvest Festival in Gokase 2024" was held in at Gokase Winery 🍷🎉 to celebrate the "2024 New Sake" wine released on Saturday, October 19 The weather was clear, as if the rain of the previous day was a lie, but it was very cold from the morning, and the wind 🥶💦 hall was as cold and windy as the name suggests There was a lot of fun and hot stage programs that made you forget about the cold, 🤩✨ Drums, hula dances, songs, lotteries ... The MC was the familiar Hikari, who 💡 was a light and cheerful emcee who greatly enlivened the 🥳 venue You yourself have 🤣🤣🤣 been very busy on stage many times Pizza, sausages, Kitaura's mussels, various sweets, etc. Stalls of dishes that go well with new sake were crowded at the venue 🤤💕 Among them, the Jade was the "Sakura Mai Kanpachi" and the behavior of the tuna, and the Fresh Sakura Mai Kanpachi, which was alive until the morning of the day, 🐟🍴✨ was dismantled on the spot and served 😍 to visitors Grown on the nutritious squeezed dregs produced when making wine at Gokase Winery, Sakuramai amberjack has no Smell and is delicious 🤤💡 with less greasy flavor unique to farmed fish There was a long line 😳 at the venue for amberjack and tuna, but it was 🥰 really delicious with a mellow mouthfeel without any Smell at all And finally, the stage 🎤✨ of the main guest, the Showa song girl of Reiwa "Ume Plum Kokoai" Contrary to the cute appearance of Ms. Kokoai, 🤩🍷 who appeared in a costume that matched the atmosphere of "wine", I was 😳✨ overwhelmed by her powerful and gorgeous singing voice Some of them were fans who came from far away, including Saitama prefecture, fans and 👏 Town residents, and the stage was Gari 🎉🎉🎉 the most exciting The ban on Gokase Wine's new sake has finally been lifted. While there were concerns about the production due to the heat of this summer, the hard work of the grape farmers in the In the town bore fruit, and high-quality grapes with a higher Sugar content and Aroma than every year were harvested, and a very delicious wine was produced 🥹👏 I haven't been able to drink it yet, so I want to drink it as soon as possible 🍷✨ Enjoy 🤗💕 our seasonal wines

【🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024🍁】Until Saturday, November 30th! And of course, in the fall! Instagram Campaigns 🥳✨ Please follow the Gokase Tourist Association Instagram Account and post 👍💕 a photo of the Autumn leaves in Gokase Town on Instagram with two hashtags: #Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024, #Shooting date (e.g. #October 31) One person will receive Gokase Towns Specialty Products every day during the 🎁❗ period In addition, excellent works include an assortment 🤩👏 of Specialty Products of Gokase Towns The works posted will be introduced 🙇 ♀️ on the social media of the Gokase Tourist Association at any time Period: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 to Saturday, November 30, 2024 * Other terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourist Association website. Please be sure to read it when applying. * Please be careful of accidents when shooting. In particular, "Shirataki" is difficult to separate, and there are many cave-ins and bumps on the road, so we do not recommend passing if you are not confident in driving or do not want to damage your cars. ------------------------------------------ Today, I went to Unoko Falls, the Sunset Sato Bridge, and the Gokase Valleys, but 🚗💨 I had 💡 the impression that the Autumn leaves were more advanced in the Mulberry and Sankasho areas than in the Kuraoka area The third photo is the Unoko Waterfall I took today! Has it started to color? That was about it! Autumn leaves Information will be updated on Instagram, Facebook, and HP in the future, so please 🤗 check it out We look 🍁✨ forward to seeing many Autumn leaves photos Thank you for 📸🙏 your application

Events at a Autumn leaves spot in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu 【The 43rd Yujaku Tourism Momiji Festival】 The "Yosaku Tourism Momiji Festival" will be held in at Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City. Enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves scenery. During the period, Light up and grass mochi will be sold by local residents. Autumn leaves last every year after November. 【Period】November 3, 2024 (Sun) ~ November 24, 2024 (Sun) 【Place】Yujaku Park (Asaji, Bungo-Ono City) 【Car parking lot】Yes Lit up Date: November 8 (Fri), 15 (Fri), 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 22 (Fri) ・23 (Sat) 【Time】From sunset to 21:00 ◼ Yosaku: Night Kagura Water Mirror 【Date & Time】November 9 (Sat) 16:00~20:00 * In case of rain, it will be postponed to the next day. 【Place】Yujaku Park Shinji Pond Water Special Stage 【Inquiries about the Events】 Autumn leaves Asachi Branch, Bungo-Ono City Office Phone 0974-72-1111 The status of Autumn leaves will also be announced on the Tourism Association Instagram. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, Broadcasting ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii I would be happy if you could follow me. You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association website from your profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

[10/13 Sunny weather yellowtail 7 years!? Sunset Village Festa】 Yesterday, Sunday, October 13, the "Sunset Village Festa" was 🥳👏 Held in at the Gokase Winery Event Plaza Sunset It ☀️ has been raining continuously for the past few years, and it has been seven years since we were able to Held in Event Plaza yellowtail 😮❗ Many Stalls from neighboring Takachiho Towns and Yamato Towns gathered, and the venue was 🤗 very crowded from the beginning On the stage, the emcee welcomes the familiar "Dancing MC Nagisa Mama", and while holding a lottery on the way, Drum and dance, Kagura and Banba dance, practical karate, theater company Munno's performance, etc. ... We Gari 🤩💫 excited by the many program A potato digging experience was also held in on the side, and both children and adults enjoyed it while getting muddy. 🍠✨ Let's take it home and enjoy it 🤤💕 deliciously And most of all, the main guest "MICA" Gari with a big excitement involving the live show🎤🌟 visitors and 🥳 the never-ending encore is proof that they enjoyed it to the fullest, and 👏👏👏MICA also said 🎶 that he would like to come again It was 😆❤️ 🔥 a wonderful Events full of smiles no matter where you cut It was ✨ a lot of fun. A lot of more Events are coming, let's 🤩 enjoy it 💪💕 many

[Gion Shrine Autumn Festival "Okunchi"] Today, October 9 (Wednesday), the autumn festival "Okunchi" was held in 🤗 at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area As if yesterday's rain was a lie, the power of a pleasant autumn sunny ☀️ day is still amazing 👏✨ Held in on Weekdays this year, people from outside the prefecture and local children gathered from the 😊 ceremony I was allowed to enter the Main Shrine and was able to see the "Urayasu Dance", which is 🥹 a beautiful dance that feels traditional ✨ I was able 🤩 to enjoy Gion Kagura more with careful explanations such as the differences from other Kagura The Usu Drum Dance was also fun with the participation of everyone including the general public, and the exchange of questions and answers between the Yamahoshi was comical and soothing 🤣 When it comes to traditional events, it There are have a somewhat rigid image, but that's not the case at all ... It was 💫 an interesting festival After the Usu Drum dance, there was also a mochi sprinkling, and it was a lively kunchi from beginning to end, with 🤗🎉 a dedication of Gion Kagura

Kagura Tournament in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. [The 37th Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival] Why don't you come and see the magnificent Kagura dance? Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:30 a.m. ~ Scheduled to start 【Place】Kagura no Sato Noba Park (Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Car parking lot】Yes * There are a limited number of Car parking lots near the venue. On the day of the event, a shuttle bus will be operated from JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station. [Shuttle bus (free)] JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station ~ Round-trip service between venues JR Bungo Kiyokawa Station ~ Via Kagura Kaikan (Car parking available) ~ Noba Park [Performers] Asakusa-ryu Hosoeda Kagura (Nozu Town, Usuki City) Shonaihara Kagura Preservation Society (Shonai Town, Yufu City) Nakae Iwato Kagura Preservation Society (Hano, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Ontake-ryu Yoshida Torakuza (Yoshida, Takeda) Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society (Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City) Ontake Kagura (Kiyokawa, Bungo-Ono City) Please pay at the entrance of the venue on the day of the event. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen (all seats unreserved) * Please refrain from taking a place until the day before. ■■■What is the Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament? The "Ontake Kagura" transmitted to "Kiyokawa" is said to be a kagura that occurred in 1449 at the same time as the founding of Ontake Shrine. Kagura, which has been passed down for a long time and follows this stream, has been transmitted to Ono, Naoiri, the southern part of the prefecture, and as far away as the Aso region. In 2007 (Heisei 19), it was designated as an "Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset" of the country. The local culture of "Kagura" born from such a "Kiyokawa" climate has been reviewed once again, and the "Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival" has been held in since 1988 (Showa 63) with the aim of revitalizing the region through Kagura. It is a crystallization of local culture that brings together the traditional culture of each region, and many Kagura fans are Fascination by the magnificent and splendid dances of the "Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society", which connects Ontake-ryu Kagura to the future, along with the brave and splendid dances centered on "Ontake Kagura". ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ---------- You can link to the Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association website from your profile. ----------

10/3 (Thu) G class ~ Kama-roasted tea experience 🍵 at Miyazaki Tea House ~ Today, third-grade students from four elementary schools in Gokase In the town gathered at Miyazaki Chabo for a G class ✍️💡... So, I was 👀✨ allowed to Visiting the site I was able 👏👏👏 to do a little bit of tea picking experience, which I had thought about quitting due to light rain, because I recovered enough to have a sunny period with the power of elementary school students While chanting "One core and two leaves!", everyone was happily hand-picking 🌿 Tea leaves After that, the participants were divided into three groups: (1) Visiting the site of the factory, (2) Roasting of kettles, and (3) Tasting ✍️✨ (1) There are many opportunities to see the inside of the factory for the first time! Aroma of various Tea came and I was healed 🤤💕 just by visiting the site When I explained that a single Tea leaf can make green tea→ oolong tea, → black tea, the children reacted with astonishment 😳 💮💮💮, saying, "What~~~!?" (2) When I Visiting the site of the factory, I heard that it was roasted at 200~300 degrees Celsius with a machine, so it was fun 🤩 to try it for children 🤣 who were scared, saying, "Isn't it hot!?" I was very interested in the Tea leaves, which are roasted and turn into a nice Aroma, and I learned 😊 about the manufacturing process of kama-roasted tea while exchanging impressions such as "I like the smell!" and "But it's tiring~💦" (3) Types of tea utensils, how to use them, tips for brewing delicious Tea at the temperature of the water to be brewed, etc. Tasting 🍵✨ the tea by actually brewing it yourself while learning various things It smells like corn soup! There is a child who says, eh!? I thought so, but it is said that kamaricha often tastes similar to corn, and I 😮💡 am always 👏 surprised by the sensibilities of children We compared four types of Tea and had a tasting where they had to guess which one of them was roasted tea, oolong tea, roasted tea, or black tea, but the children 🤣 struggled to be confused by the colors and Aroma they usually knew Did you know? Oolong tea from Taiwan and Gokase has a color 😏✏️ close to green tea instead of brown At the end of the session, we asked the producers sharp questions in the question corner and summarized ✍️💫 what they had learned I hope that the children who have been touched by the charm of Gokase's kama-roasted tea and the thoughts of the producers will take 😌 pride in the Local Specialty Products and weave the future of Gokase Towns ✨

【Inukai Stone Buddha】Nationally Designated Historic Site Inukai Stone Buddha in Bungo-Ono City Inukai, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. The Inukai Stone Buddha is a Magaibutsu carved into the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. It is estimated that it was made in the Kamakura period from the form of the statue. Although it is There is a in Fudo Myo, the gentle face is impressive. Even though the knees are cross-legged, they are carved in an interesting way as seen from above. The stone Buddha is protected by a shroud, and the cliff above the roof is carved with the inscription "Ryudenzan". On the cliff in the upper right corner of the shroud, there is a large inscription that reads, "Nanmu Daishi Henjo Kongo." ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ---------- On Instagram, we send out ⬇ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and inn accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be glad if you could follow me You can link to Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association websites from your profile. ----------

[9/29 (Sun) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Araodori"] 9/29 (Sun) Araodori was held in 🐵💫 It was a hot sunny day, and it was photogenic, but I think 💦 👏 it was really hard for everyone who wore costumes and danced all day long I thought 😳✨ it was really amazing that so many many people were doing one dance, remembering their roles, dances, and songs Elementary school students also danced together on the way, and I was impression 🥹 that the tradition has been passed down to men and women of all ages I heard that Araodori used to be forbidden to women, but I felt 💪✨ the spirit of the entire community to protect the tradition while changing the form according to the times And today, in fact, I want to let more people know about the charm and traditions of Gokase Town and make Gokase Town a lively Town! A student from Gokase junior high school who had this in mind took video pictures 📸💡 of the Scene of the ara dance all day long I think I will be able to open to the public that videos in the near future, so please Fun 🤗💕

[Yew oak in between] Yew oak in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. The yew oak is Located in in the mountains of Kiyokawa Towns. It is a huge tree that has existed for hundreds of years. There are a huge yew oak tree at the back of the forest road leading to Ontake in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City. The total height is 12 m, and the trunk circumference is 10 m. There is a cavity in the center of the trunk, and a Shrine is enshrined inside. It is also designated as a special protection tree in Oita Prefecture. When you actually see it, you will be overwhelmed by its appearance. Turn left onto the forest road, go about 500m, and walk to the Japanese cedar forest on the right for about 2 minutes across the stream. It's a little-known and confusing place, so I hope you can feel the atmosphere in the photos. For details, please contact the Tourist Association. Location: Kiyokawa Towns

【9/23 (Mon) Red spider lililies 🍁, a flower that heralds the beginning of autumn】 Hello 🤗 everyone! Yesterday's Gokase Towns had a great thunderstorm for the first time in a long timeToday ⛈️ it was a sunny day 😌☀️ with a refreshing breeze from the morning! It feels good that the air has completely changed 🍁 to autumn ... ✨ On the roadside of Gokase Town, where autumn is approaching, you red spider liliies ☺️💡 occasionally see 👀 red flowers that give off a strong presence So, today I took 📸💫 a picture of red spider liliies blooming near the Sunset Sato Bridge in the Mulberry Nouchi district As the name suggests, red spider liliies are in best time to visit around the time of entering Higan, and are also known as flowers that herald the beginning of autumn, and are also called 🤔 licorice and manshusha flowers The clear red color and uniquely shaped flowers are eye-catching 👏 At the time of shooting, various swallowtail butterflies fluttered wildly around, and it was 🥹✨ a very beautiful sight Since the Bulb is poisonous, it has been planted around rice paddies, fields, and graves for a long time to prevent moles, etc., and has been useful, but it has a Japanese emotion, and I feel 😌 nostalgic when I look at it ... Spring and autumn are especially good seasons when the beauty of plants stands outLet's 🍁 🤩✨ enjoy the four seasons of Japan

[9/18 (Wed) Kijiya de CAMP⛺] I had 🔥 a CAMP experience at Gokase Hot Spring Forest inn Kijiya We planned to camp while it was still bright, but the sun set early and we started 🌆 in the twilight Even so, while watching the sunset from the Kijiya built on the Elevated terraces, everyone enjoyed a Barbecue 🥩 The autumn night breeze is pleasant and there are few insects, so the season from now on is perfect 💡 for camping Please try "camping in Kijiya" ~ ✨

[9/13 (Fri) Unoko Falls] Today I went 👀 to the Observation decks of Unoko Falls There was a lot of water in the waterfall today, and it was ✨ very impressive from the Observation decks I could clearly see ⛰ Aso Mountain from the Winery

【Mt. Ontake】 Mt. Ontake is located in Kiyokawa Towns, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Mt. Ontake is a mountain with an Elevation of 568 m. The view from the top of the mountain is amazing, and you can overlook Bungo Ono. From the top of the mountain, you can see the Ono Mountains from Mt. Tilt, Mt. Aso Mountain, and the Kuju mountain range. The rocks at the summit are rocks called cherts, which are solidified plankton deposited on the seabed of the Pacific Ocean, and are swept up to the Japan archipelago by the movement of plates. After passing through the Torii (shrine gate) and climbing the gentle stone steps for 10 minutes, the Mitake Shrine, which is said to have been founded in 1449, and It is also one of the birthplace of Ontake Kagura. The Iwayama (rocky mountain) behind the Shrine is called "Immortal Island" and is considered a sacred place. When you climb "Sennotake", please enter with a sense of gratitude. Please be careful with your feet as the rocky terrain continues. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ---------- On Instagram, we send out ⬇✨ recommended Spots such as sightseeing, gourmet food, and inn accommodation in Bungo-Ono City Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association @satonotabiii I would be glad 😊 if you could follow me You can link to Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association websites from your profile. ----------

【Sugao Magaibutsu】 Sugao Magaibutsu is located in Bungo-Ono City Mie, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. Sugao Magaibutsu is a group of five Magaibutsu Buddhas created in the late Heian period. It is carved into the molten tuff of the Aso pyroclastic flow about 90,000 years ago. Compared to the wooden Buddha statues in Kyoto and Nara, it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property because it is very beautiful and skillfully carved. It is one of the most Representative Many Magaibutsu in Bungo-Ono City. There are steep stone steps and steep slopes to Sugao Magaibutsu. Please be careful with your step. Location: Oita Bungo-Ono City Mie About 12 minutes by Car from JR Mie Town Station (7~8km) Cultural Properties Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property ■■■Magaibutsu in Bungo-Ono City Magaibutsu is a stone Buddha carved directly on a cliff. Bungo-Ono City is an area with an extremely large number of Magaibutsu Buddhas nationwide. Many of these are carved by selecting the part of the molten tuff that has cooled and hardened from pyroclastic flows, which has no columnar joints and is relatively easy to process. ■■■Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association disseminates the Sightseeing spot and spectacular views of the Bungo-Ono City. I would be happy if you could follow me. Other social media also offer food, inn nights, and Events Information. For details Bungo-Ono City Tourist Association go to the website (link from profile)

【Harajiri Falls】 Located in the Bungo-Ono City Ogata of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Harajiri Falls, one of the Sightseeing spot that Representative the Bungo-Ono City. Located in 120m wide and about 20m high, the waterfall is located on flat ground, not in the mountains. Roadside Station because it is right Soba (buckwheat noodles) Harajiri Falls, you can easily see it. This waterfall is the result of river water eroding the columnar joints created by pyroclastic flows over a long period of time. The road above the waterfall is a living road for Local people, and it is interesting to see people coming and going by Car, walking, and sometimes by tractor. Around the waterfall, you can enjoy the waterfall from different angles, Promenade and Suspension Bridge and, and depending on the angle, you can even see a rainbow. Location: 936-1 Harajiri, Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture (Roadside Station Harajiri Falls)

【Harajiri Falls】 Located in the Bungo-Ono City Ogata of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Harajiri Falls, one of the Sightseeing spot that Representative the Bungo-Ono City.

(3/3) I went to "Maruike spring water" in the spring water Town of Kagoshima Prefecture! I had been to Maruike spring water before, but this harvest was a small path that continued from the back of the pond. There was a waterway that I liked, so I went on, and at first it was a beautiful road with a bamboo fence and stylish electric lights, but as I went deeper, I was able to pass by a few private houses, and I was able to take a quiet and absent-minded walk. From the next time I went, I was satisfied that this path was also a set, and it was Maruike spring water in the summer of 2024.

(2/3) I went to "Maruike spring water" in the spring water Town of Kagoshima Prefecture! On this day, there were few ripples, and the bottom of the water was very visible. You can feel the underlying power of Maruike spring water where the dead leaves submerged in the water do not interfere with the scenery. Also, there is a staircase in the water that feels a little algae. If you concentrate only on this area, you can enjoy a submerged sense of the city (maybe). Then there was the moss thriving at a level that you would never see in the water. There were many of them growing as vigorously as broccoli, and it was a forest. of moss.

(1/3) I went to "Maruike spring water" in the spring water Town of Kagoshima Prefecture! It was a wonderful Spot where people came to fetch spring water with a large container, families picnicking on sheets in the shade of the trees beside the pond, and couples looking at the bottom of the water with a smile.

"Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" It is a Festival that will be Held in in Bungo-Ono City Mie in Kyushu and Oita Prefecture in August. It is a festival that is mainly Held in by local people, so it is not available on a large scale, but it is a heartwarming festival. At the beginning of the Festival, Shinto ritual Buddhist rituals are performed. Legend has it that the Sugao Magaibutsu Buddha was carved by a demon, and everyone wants to thank the demon, so at the Festival, the demon also appears and the organizer hands out a letter of appreciation. In the "Croaking Imitation Contest," which is named after the legend, participants perform their own imitations of the croaks of the crooks, and the venue is full of smiles. Stage Events include the magnificent Drums and Kagura dances of the Hoyu Society. In the second half of the Festival, many children take on the challenge of throwing a lit torch into a 3-meter-high pillar pine tree from below to ignite it. ■■■What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? Held in by local people to revitalize the region and let people know about Sugao Magaibutsu. The "Croaching Contest" is named after a local legend. Legend has it that a demon who lived in this area and misbehaved said, "Give me the daughter of the Village as my wife!", and when the troubled Village chief consulted the monk, the monk told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the Quay in one night, I will give you my daughter as my wife, but if you can't, leave the village." It is said that when the worried Village went to see it in the middle of the night, the demon carved the fifth one, so when the Village mimic the croaking master of the chicken imitated it, the demon mistakenly thought that morning had come and ran away.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Matsuura tourism and local products association. Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City is a town surrounded by beautiful sea and nature on the Kitamatsuura Peninsula in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 (as of 2024), it is an area where agriculture and fisheries are thriving that take advantage of abundant Fishery Resources and a warm climate. Matsuura City boasts the No.1 in Japan Landings of horse mackerel, and the Fried horse mackerel made with Fresh horse mackerel Landings Landings at the Local port is Famous nationwide and is known as the "Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel". In addition to fishing and agriculture, there are many attractive spots as Sightseeing spots, and you can enjoy the environment rich in Rich in nature. ◇◇Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Fukuoka City - Access to Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Access from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City makes Car and Train Use easy to visit. 【Access by Car】 It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka City to Matsuura City. You can Use the Automobile West Kyushu Road and Fun a comfortable Drive while looking at the beautiful Coastline of Fukuoka, Saga, and Nagasaki. 【Access by train】 If you want to Use Train, take the JR train from Hakata Station to Arita Station, and from Arita Station, transfer to the Matsuura Railway Nishikyushu Line and arrive at Matsuura Station via MR Imari Station. Train travel time is about 2 hours and 35 minutes, and the scenic scenery Unfolds from the Car window. ◇◇What is Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City? In Matsuura City, fishing and agriculture support the city's economy. In particular, the total amount of landings of horse mackerel and mackerel is one of the highest in Japan, and fried horse mackerel and mackerel dishes using these fish are a source of local pride. In addition, there are many Nature landscapes in the city, Unfolds Fascination Visitors. ◇◇Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ There are There are many Rich in nature Sightseeing spot and Famous landmarks in the Matsuura City, but this time we would like to introduce some of the most popular Sightseeing spot! ・Osaki Beaches The Beaches is popular for its outstanding location with a white sand Coastline that stretches for about 150 meters. In addition to Bathing in the sea in the crystal clear sea, you can also enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, SUP, Barbecue, and camping, so you can enjoy your summer trip. ・Iroha Island Iroha Island is a general name for many Uninhabited islands in the eastern part of Imari Bay, and the name was given because the large number of islands is reminiscent of the 48 characters of "Iroha Niho Heohe...". You can enjoy the view from Daisen Park in Fukushima Town, and it is so beautiful that the legend that "Kobo Daishi threw a brush" remains. ・Doya Terraced Paddy Field Doya Terraced Paddy Field is a terraced rice field boasting beautiful scenery that has been chosen by 100 best terraced rice fields in Japan. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and especially during the rice planting season from April to May, many photography enthusiasts from all over the country visit to capture the spectacular scenery that shines on the Paddy Field and the sea surface, and the "Doya Terraced Paddy Field Fire Festival" that is Held in in October is a masterpiece. Farming villages Healing Visitors. ◇◇Roadside Station in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Introducing Roadside Stations in Matsuura City that provide Specialty products and Tourist Information of Matsuura City. ・Roadside Station Takarajima (Takarajima) "Roadside Station Takarajima" is a Roadside Station at the foot of the Takarajima Hizen Bridge where you can buy Fresh seafood and Local Specialty products, and a tuna dismantling show is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. In addition, the location facing the sea allows you to take a break while enjoying the scenery around Takara Island. ・Matsuura Umi no Furusato-kan Inside the facility, the Products Museum features the Matsuura Fish Market and Fresh fish caught in the neighborhood. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch such as fried horse mackerel and yellowtail bowls made with local ingredients. ◇◇Specialty products of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City has many specialty products that take advantage of the rich nature and warm climate, and the following items are exquisite even for Gourmet Street. ・Earl's Melon The Earl's Melon is grown in a high-grade melon that is Matsuura City and Cultivated, and is grown in a luxurious Cultivation way, with only 1 ball per plant. There are that it is characterized by its sweetness and aroma, and is popular not only at Mass Merchandise Stores but also at Furusato Nozei. ・Toki Aji (Toki Aji) Toki Aji is a fresh horse mackerel weighing more than 100g that is caught in the waters of Goto and Tsushima from April to August, and its fatty meat is exquisite. Local recommend especially sashimi, grilled with salt, and fried horse mackerel. ・Toki mackerel (Toki mackerel) Toki mackerel is a fish that represents Matsuura City along with Toki Aji. Mackerel weighing more than 400g is caught in the Tsushima Strait from the Goto Sea from October to February, and its umami and fatty meat are delicious like no other. In addition to grilled Mackerel and Toki shime saba, luxurious Mackerel shabu is also popular There are in the Locals. ・Fried horse mackerel Matsuura City is known as the "Holy Land of Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel", and Fried horse mackerel made with fresh horse mackerel has an exquisite taste that is crispy on the outside and plump on the inside. It is served in many Shokudo and restaurants in the city and is loved by Locals and tourists alike. ◇◇Events and Festivals in Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City ◇◇ Matsuura City Held in Festivals and Events throughout the year where you can feel the Local history and culture. ・Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival The Shisa Town Noryo Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival Held in on August 15 every year, and Spirit Boats Parade through the city with the sound of Matsuura Drums, and 1,000 fireworks color the night sky of Matsuura City at the climax. ・Matsuura Naval Festival Matsuura Naval Festival is a festival held at the end of October every year to convey the history of Matsuura City to the present. It is an all-citizens-participation Events to honor the Matsuura Party (Matsuura Water Army), which defended the Township from the invasion of the Yuan army, and a parade and powerful performances are presented. ◇◇Introducing Tourist Information of Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture◇◇ Matsuura City, Nagasaki, Matsuura City Prefecture is an attractive area with rich Nature, history, and seafood that Matsuura City is proud of. Please visit Matsuura City and experience its charm. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will regularly Broadcasting recommendations that we couldn't introduce this time, so please Best regards!

Bathing in the sea with children and adults! Everyone was having fun!

I went to Mitarai Shrine with wind chimes and listened to the sound of the bells to cool off!

In the summer, there is a Obon festival, so I went to see my one-year-old child and great-grandpa! I wonder if the child was able to meet him because he was talking about something to the grave. I thought!

【Kawakami Valleys】 It is a Valleys located deep in the mountains of Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Kyushu, Oita Prefecture. The Kawakami Valleys is the uppermost part of the Okudake River in Clear streams, and Valleys stream from near the ridgeline of the Grandmother and Leaning Mountains. The contrast between the deep green of the forest, the white of the igneous granite boulders, and the water stream between them is beautiful. Although it is located deep in the mountains, you can enjoy the rich Nature forest by walking along the Valleys in summer, and you can feel cool even in summer. Please note that the riverbed is slippery. Near the Kawakami Valleys is the Accommodations LAMP Bungo-Ono, which was renovated from a Closed School elementary school, and where you can also enjoy Finland-style Sauna. Location: Bungo-Ono City Ogata Odaira Mine It is about a 50-minute drive from the center of Bungo-Ono City Ogata.

Fukuoka Prefecture may not be on the typical tourist route, but it harbors countless hidden gems, and Nanzoin Temple is undeniably one of the most noteworthy. It claims to house the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue, which exudes tranquility under the vast blue sky. Despite visiting numerous places, it holds a special place in my heart, infusing me with positivity and making it one of my favorite summer destinations.

(4/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. You can go down to the riverside that streams from the Waterfall basin, so I was able to enjoy looking into the water and looking directly at the Waterfall basin. Especially here (maybe because it's summer?) There were many creatures, and there was an insect called tiger beetle (*) more than other Valleys and waterfalls. Water stampedes, medaka, crabs, dragonflies unique to the water, etc., were lively and energizing. *... When you look at it up close, it sparkles in various colors and is beautiful, but as soon as you get close, it flies 2 to 3 meters away and you can't see it seriously. And since they usually fly in the same direction as their walking, they often unintentionally look like Squid.

(3/4) I went to Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture Prefecture "Itaide Falls" for the first time. The first is a path of trees that leads in the opposite direction to the waterfall. I didn't know if it was big by the water or the shade of the trees, but it was a strangely cool path. Thereare a short walk down to the riverside. Gari gets excited when you find a staircase like this and know that you can go down to the riverside.