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

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

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

Searching for spring in Miyanomori! Just when we thought temperatures would warm toward summer it turned sharply colder on Saturday, May 25. In the past, I explored around Nishiokoppe Shrine with Mr. Takada, who once served as the regional revitalization team’s wood-learning (mokuiiku) coordinator and as a forestry curator for the Board of Education. Since bear sighting reports last spring, Miyanomori has been a place we haven’t had many chances to enter. The snow has completely disappeared, and grasses are growing vigorously as we walked, spotting the white flowers that bloom in spring. With the pocket field guide Mr. Takada gave me in hand, I looked down at the ground and up into the trees to observe them. If you listen closely, you can hear bird calls between the rustling of leaves. People around the village often teach me the names of flowers and wild plants, but I struggle to remember them. Little by little, I hope to learn by comparing photos with real specimens, sometimes tasting or smelling them and using my five senses. I enjoy walking alone, but it’s also fun to stroll with a few people and listen to their voices. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #Nishiokoppe Village #Miyanomori #nature #spring #wood learning #community education #walk #nature observation #If you find new spruce buds, be sure to touch them

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

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

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

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

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

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

【Oga Lotus Festival】 Held in every year from mid to late June, when the Ōga Lotus is in full bloom. When there are many, as many as 900 giant lotuses bloom all over the place. Why don't you wake up earlier than usual and go see the graceful pale red giant lotus? Around the lotus pond in Chiba Park, there are many events related to the giant lotus! Enjoy it. 〇What is Ogahas? It is an ancient lotus discovered in 1951 by Dr. Ichiro Ohga and other Roux in the Kemigawa River in Chiba City, and is the oldest lotus in the world that was excavated from an old stratum and successfully germinated and grown. As a result of ancient measurements, it is known that it is a lotus that is more than 2,000 years old. ■ Venue: Chiba Park Lotus Pavilion, around Lotus Pond Period: Saturday, June 15, 2024 and Sunday, June 23, 2024 ■Reception hours: 8:00~13:00 ■ Access: ・1 minute walk from Chiba Monorail "Chiba Park" Station ・10 minutes walk from JR Chiba Station Chiba Park Exit left after exiting the central ticket gate ■Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City ■ Organizer: Chiba City ★ The schedule differs for each event, so please visit the website for ♪♪★ details. ★ During the period, "Hiking from the Station" will be held in to walk around the city, including Chiba Park.

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

Just like ringing a bell when praying at a shrine, the sound of a bell has been believed since ancient times to have the power to connect gods and people and bestow blessings. This year, I would like to express my wishes to God and Held in wind chime Dedication so that you can continue to live with hope and peace in the future. Please write your wish on a strip of wind chime and offer it to God with the sound of a pure wind chime. During the summer until the end of August, wind chimes are hung throughout the corridor of the Precincts. We will also distribute wind chime Dedication Limited Time wind chime shuin stamps this year as well. Please come to the reception desk of the company office within the period. Last but not least, under the divine virtue of the great god of Oi Shrine, I would like to pray for your continued happiness and good health. 〔Dedication acceptance period〕　　 June 1st ~ August 20th *Wind chimes will be displayed until August 31st Daily 8:30~17:00 　

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

Yesterday, on Sunday, I started from Karikachi Pass and hiked up to Sahoro-dake. Along the way I passed the summit of Sakurayama and reached the Sahoro-dake summit in about two and a half hours. Blessed with fine weather, I enjoyed views of the Tokachi Plain below and, in the distance, Mt. Tomuraushi—one of the Daisetsuzan range—and the Hidaka Mountains, which are scheduled to be designated a national park in July. On the trail I also delighted in the white flowers of Chishima-zakura beginning to show as they turn into leaf cherry, savoring all the unique pleasures of mountain hiking. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Karikachi Pass #Sahoro-dake #Sakurayama #Tokachi Plain #Daisetsuzan range #Mt. Tomuraushi #national park #Hidaka Mountains #Chishima-zakura #mountain hiking #National Route 38

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

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

Fireworks 🎆 in the sky of Odaiba "STAR ISLAND 2024" will be the first Held in in Tokyo Events Held in around the world have landed in Tokyo for the first time! The history of Odaiba is that the Edo shogunate, which felt threatened by Perry's arrival in Japan in 1853 Kaei 6, built six daiba artillery batteries. In the process leading up to the present, the 3rd Daiba and the 6th Daiba have been preserved, and the 3rd Daiba is preserved as a park, and the 6th Daiba is preserved on the Ocean as a historical site rich in nature and valuable academically! I'm 🤤 looking forward to next year

June Flowers Hydrangea When I visited my wife's parents' house, it was blooming beautifully, so I took a picture of it. Ever since I started photography, I've come to like rain. With cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, sunflowers, It may be rare in Japan to have flowers that make you feel the seasons.

Osaka Castle, also known as "Osaka-jo" in Japanese, is a five-story iconic symbol of Japan with a history spanning nearly 450 years. It stands as a testament to Japan's rich past and is a must-visit for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the country's history and architectural wonders. This popular landmark attracts both local and international visitors year-round, offering a glimpse into Japan's fascinating past and captivating with its timeless beauty.

There were several herons in a huge tree at Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture, so I took a picture of it for about 1 o'clock. If you look closely, there were 7 birds in the picture.

Hello 😃 This is Ryusuido at Shosenkyo Crystal Valley. The greenery 🌿 has deepened and grown more vivid, making this a perfect season for a walk. The rainy season ☔️ is coming, but on rainy days the gorge looks like an ink painting—mysterious and enchanting—and offers a different side of Shosenkyo to enjoy‼️ Ryusuido reopened after renovations on May 1. Reborn with the concept of “healing,” the space has been refreshed! We hope good fortune ✨ visits everyone who comes. Inside the shop, the symbols of ascending and descending dragons create a soothing atmosphere where you can hear the sound of Senga Falls and feel the warmth of natural wood☺️ There are many spots above the falls where you can forget your daily life and simply enjoy yourself, so please come visit Shosenkyo‼️ We look forward to the day we can see your wonderful smiles.

Uji City, Kyoto Ujigawa cormorants are said to have already been practiced in the Heian period, and have a long history Impression when I saw it for the first time, it was 😌 a mysterious sight with a female cormorant being active I didn't know if flash photography was good for animals, so I dared to shoot without flash

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae baikamo, which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water wheel in Shinno, Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture It is said that it has existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum algae baikamo, which only lives in clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter a rural landscape rich in rich in nature and a beautiful original landscape that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

Water turbine in Shinno, Kamikawa, Hyogo It is said to have existed since before the 6th year of Genroku 1693, and 11 water wheels with a diameter of about 3 m are scattered in the waterway with abundant flow, and Ume Plum flower algae baikamo, which only live in Clear streams, can be seen nearby, and you can encounter Rich in nature rural scenery and beautiful original scenery that should be protected. There is 😌 a scene here that I want to visit many times in the past and connect from the history of the past to the future

【Okuwa Village】Atera Canyon Atera Canyon, which has been recognized as a Japan Heritage Site, is a lush scenic spot surrounded by clear streams of emerald green and dense national forests. Surrounded by a beautiful river called "Atera Blue" and deep greenery, it is one of the One of the largest scenic spots in Kiso. Kiso Goki grows on both banks of the Adera River, and Spots such as waterfalls and pools are scattered. There is also a campsite, and inside the campsite there is a famous water of Shinshu called "Bigao Water". During the summer July ~ August, vehicle regulations are required. If you want to move around Atera Canyon easily, you can also rent an e-bike electrically assisted bicycle. [E-bike rental location] Atera Canyon 2nd Parking Lot [Fee] 1,000 yen / 1 hour [Contact Us] 090-6173-9467 Atera Blue Co., Ltd.

It is a hydrangea garden located along the Koya Dragon God Skyline in Wakayama Prefecture. I also like the foggy landscape after the rain.

When I think of the tradition of the early summer season, I think of fireflies. In the countryside where I live, you can meet them by a short drive.

Hitachi Seaside Park 2024.04.25 Blue Sky and Nemophila I did my best at a little trot.