Cherry blossoms 🌸 that you can't see anymore The school 🥺✨ building was demolished a while ago and can never be seen again

Ukiki Shrine ⛩️ in Lake Tazawa, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture In spring, the red Torii shrine gate, cherry blossoms in full bloom and beautiful lake water shine 🌸⛩️

Lake Tazawa Tatsuko Statue and Morning Sun In the morning, see the mysterious lake and the statue of Lake Tazawa You can see it. The sky and the surface of the lake, which shines in the cobalt blue during the day, are also beautiful and wonderful

Lake Tazawa Tatsuko Statue and Morning Sun The statue of Princess Tatsuko becomes a silhouette, and you can enjoy the mysterious scenery at this time of year.

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.

Spring in Full Bloom! Experience the Moving 400-meter "Sakura Corridor" in Higashiizu! The "Sakura Corridor" is a 400-meter row of cherry trees lining the Higashiizu Town cross-country course (Inatori Highlands). We provide updates on peak viewing conditions starting in late March. ⏰ Best time to visit: Late March to early April 2024 🅿 Parking: Free (10–15 spaces) 🚌 Access: About a 10-minute bus ride from Izu-Inatori Station Feel the fresh breath of spring and enjoy a beautiful, memorable time that will stay with you. Along with cherry blossom viewing, come and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the Sakura Corridor event with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you. This year also features the 1st "Higashiizu SPRINGFESTA." The Regional Revitalization Team leads efforts to celebrate the cherry blossom season. "Kids Festa" Free participation event: "Let’s Make a Cherry Tree in Full Bloom!" Write your wishes and thanks on cherry blossom petals to help complete the tree! Children who write a message will receive a gift. Dates: Saturday, March 30, 2024; Saturday, April 6, 2024; Sunday, April 7, 2024 (canceled in case of rain) Time: 10:00–15:00 Prizes and participation gifts available Stalls will offer ring toss, fishing games, and more! "Hanami Beer Terrace" Food and drink stalls will be available How about enjoying tasty food and drinks under the cherry trees? ☺️ You may consume items purchased at the stalls at the terrace seats. Dates: March 30 (Sat), April 6 (Sat), April 7 (Sun) (canceled in case of rain) Time: 10:00–15:00 #Sakura #Izu #Hanami #Izu Sightseeing #Izu Spots #Izu Travel #Izu Drive #Izu Inatori #Higashiizu Town

Hello😃 This is Yamanashi Wine Kingdom Senga Falls Store. As April arrives, the weather has felt like winter at times, with cold and rainy days continuing. It looks like the weekend will bring back more spring-like weather, so that’s a relief☺️ While a fine day is nicer for a walk, there are some unusual sights you can only see when it rains☔️ For example, rainwater streaming from a crack in the rock directly opposite Senga Falls can look like a small waterfall👀 You might think, “I came all the way to Shosenkyo and it’s raining,” but rain can reveal scenes and little discoveries you wouldn’t see otherwise. We hope you enjoy the many faces of Shosenkyo😊 We also have a recommended rosé that pairs beautifully with the spring season and its colors. Why not try Japan Wine Sakura, with petals of gold leaf drifting in the glass, or an aromatic Merlot rosé? As it becomes easier to stroll around, please come visit Shosenkyo and enjoy your time here😄

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Minshuku Fukumaru". ・ We will provide sincere dishes centered on Ise shrimp 10 ~ May and seafood caught at home in June ~ September. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Minshuku Fukumaru 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Yatsu, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 533-5 Phone number: 0558-34-1650 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】2 cars

Why don't you explore the untouched nature of Matsuda Limestone Caves? The Matsuda Limestone Cave in Ginoza Village is a place where you can walk through the darkness with the help of your five senses and the light of your headlights. You can explore with a local guide, so you can rest assured! If you're lucky, you might even ✨ see the natural monument black-footed gecko Why don't you experience a mysterious world in Ginoza Village?

- Outdoor Field in Taiki Town - A video showcasing Taiki Town’s natural beauty and outdoor activities, produced mainly by the local revitalization team in charge of outdoor promotion, has been completed! It introduces a variety of activities you can enjoy in Taiki Town year-round, including birdwatching, fishing, gold panning, and wakasagi (pond smelt) fishing. The video is posted on Taiki Town’s official YouTube channel, so please search for it!

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Nanadaru Ikkyu Chaya". ・ Proud soba noodles and Udon noodles, boar hot pot using Amagi boar, Udon noodles stewed boar ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nanadaru Ikkyu Tea House 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 380-6 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8928 【Business hours】11:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

Daikichi top and nuts bottom miraculous synchronization 🐻🐻 I wonder if they are communicating with each other by something they can't see...?

It is 🌸 the illumination of the Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor When I went on a trip to Hakodate, I found a poster for the Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor in neighboring Hokuto City, and I went there! It was ☺️ a very beautiful night cherry blossom

Notice of Temporary Closure of Todaisetsu-so for Maintenance (April 1–7) Tomuraushi Onsen Todaisetsu-so will be closed for maintenance during the following dates. Overnight stays and day-use bathing will not be available. Closure Period • Seven days: Monday, April 1, 2024–Sunday, April 7, 2024 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Tomuraushi Onsen #Tomuraushi Onsen Todaisetsu-so #Daisetsuzan National Park #remote area #hidden hot spring #single-inn lodging #closed days

Atami Station, operated by JR East and opened in 1925 (Taishō 14), celebrated its 99th anniversary yesterday on Monday, March 25. On the previous day, Sunday, March 24, a high-grade train not normally in regular service—the E655 series “Nagomi” (all seats are Green Car specification)—made a round trip between Shinagawa Station and Atami Station, carrying 105 passengers to Atami. Tickets sold out within five minutes of sales opening, a phenomenal response. Many rail fans gathered and photographed the special train as it arrived on the platform. A welcome ceremony took place on the Atami Station platform, featuring a performance by the Atami High School Eisa Club and greetings from Mamekko, the official character of the Atami Geigi Okiya Union, and Atsuo, the official character of the Atami Onsen Hotel and Ryokan Cooperative.

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Reset". ・Doggie and family lodging　 Relaxing forest bathing dogs with delicious air and water in nature can run around to their heart's content and spend a fulfilling time. It is a lodging for one group or only one group per day. Even if you are not used to traveling with dogs, you can rest assured. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot Name】浬世人 reset 【Address】196-4 Sawada, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-1690 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】3 cars

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Tabishi no Yado Yakata". ・ "Traveler" means a professional traveler or a person who is familiar with traveling. I named it because I wanted to make it an lodging where connoisseurs would also growl. Eat plenty, Take a generous bath and sleep a lot! These three things are important. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Traveler's lodging Yakata 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 333, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1291 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 8 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】20 cars

"What are you going to give me?" ｣

Bechto: "It's 🎶 good to be in the sun."

This sleeping face that I want to protect

Two children Under mighty cherry blossom tree. The elder sister was consoling her younger sibling who seemed to be feeling down. Although it was unclear what had caused the younger sister's sadness, it was heartwarming to witness the pure and simple expression of love and care between the two siblings. The scene made the observer reflect on how children are able to find happiness in even the smallest moments, while adults often struggle to do so. Taken in kitaasaba Sakura Zutsumi Saitama

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Kawazu no Sato". ・Kawazu no Sato is a small pension-style inn with only two rooms. We are proud of the owner's handmade dishes that use plenty of fresh seafood unique to Izu. Please spend a relaxing time while enjoying delicious seafood caught in Izu, such as Kinmedai, Ise shrimp, and abalone. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu no Sato 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 520-1 Phone number: 0558-32-0888 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 【Total number of rooms】2 rooms Pick up and drop off requires reservation 【Parking lot】3 cars

I took this photo at Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi in Saitama, where I celebrated the arrival of spring on the day of the vernal equinox. In my country, we celebrate this time with natural colors and spend time with loved ones. The ritual symbolizes how nature becomes colorful at this time of the year, and so we celebrate it. In Japan, people also enjoy this season with their loved ones. While I was there, I saw a mother and her daughter with their family, having a great time and taking photos as memories. This entire scene reminded me of my childhood, when my mother also embraced me with the same emotion that is reflected in this image.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe Airana". ・A relaxing café where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee A surprising iced coffee that can only be tasted at our shop. The most popular since the store opened! You can also try the Nadeshiko blend! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Cafe Airana 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun, Kawazu Town Sasahara 64-1 Phone number: 0558-36-3717 【Business hours】10:00~18:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 【Parking lot】Yes

When the Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom each year, we Japanese are reminded just how much we truly love cherry blossoms, and our hearts dance as we look forward to the mountain-dyeing yamazakura and the cherry-lined banks of the Aono River. Please enjoy a relaxed, countryside-style hanami in Minami-Izu from a kayak, a very different experience from the urban cherry-viewing in central Tokyo. For lunch we provide the annual chirashi sushi—let’s eat beneath the cherry trees. After lunch we will, of course, head out for strawberry picking. This year we welcome participants from elementary school age. ◆Event period: Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Sunday, April 7, 2024 ※The schedule may change depending on cherry blossom conditions. ※There is no cancellation fee for date changes or cancellations due to flowering conditions. ◆Meeting time and place ・Meeting place: SURFACE office ・Meeting time: 10:00 ◆Schedule 10:00 Meet and travel to Yumigahama (start from Aono River depending on weather) 10:30 On-land briefing on paddling and safety, then launch from Yumigahama toward the Aono River 12:00 Land at Deai Bridge (near the rape blossom field) for chirashi sushi lunch 13:00 Drive from the landing site to strawberry picking 13:30 Return to the kayaks and head back to Yumigahama 15:00 Finish ◆Fees (tax included) ・Rental participation: ¥12,100 ・Elementary school students: ¥7,700 ・Bring-your-own-kayak participation: ¥8,800 ※Included in the price: kayak rental, kayak guide, instruction, lunch, and strawberry picking fees, etc. ※Boot rental: ¥500 (Please tell us your size in advance. We may not be able to accommodate same-day requests.) ◆Who it’s for ・Beginners welcome ・Junior high school students and older (single-person kayak) ・Elementary school students (two-person sit-on-top kayak) ・Families with elementary school children will use two-person sit-on-top kayaks. ※If an adult feels anxious, we can provide a two-person sit-on-top kayak—please let us know. ◆What to bring Clothing suitable for sea kayaking: clothes that can get wet, a lightweight fleece, rain jacket, rain pants, and boots. ※If you plan to shop during the landing, bring money. ※Because the two-person sit-on-top kayak in particular will get your seat wet, please be sure to bring rain pants. Address: 961-1 Minato, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0152 Phone: 0558-62-2114

<Strawberry Picking> Baby Barry Farm They raise their adorable strawberries as carefully as if they were babies. Nestled in Minami-Izu Town’s great outdoors, they want everyone to enjoy fully ripe, deep-red Benihoppe strawberries. The high-bench cultivation lets visitors pick strawberries while standing, so anyone can enjoy the experience without strain. They pay close attention to fertilizers, growing strawberries that are gentle for people and kind to the environment. ◆ Strawberry picking period: December 31, 2023 to May 6, 2024 *The above period is tentative and may end once berries run out. ◆ Opening hours: Last admission 10:00–15:00 *Closed on Tuesdays (open during the New Year holidays, public holidays, and the cherry blossom festival). ◆ Experience time: 60 minutes ※All-you-can-eat ◆ Pricing information ○ Period 1: December 31–April 15 ¥2,500 (adult), ¥1,800 (ages 2–elementary school; ages 65 and over) ○ Period 2: April 16–May 6 ¥1,800 (adult), ¥1,800 (ages 2–elementary school; ages 65 and over) *Children ages 3 through elementary school are charged the child rate. *Children under 3 are free. *Group discount: 10% off for groups of 20 adults or more. *Furusato gratitude vouchers can be used. ◆ Notes ・The site is barrier-free, so strollers and wheelchairs can enter without difficulty. ・The restrooms are not barrier-free. ・When the weather is warm, the greenhouse can become very hot; wear layers that are easy to remove and consider bringing a hat. ・Condensed milk and similar items are not provided, but you may bring your own. ・The experience may end depending on crop conditions or when strawberries run out, so please inquire in advance. Address: 96 Ishii, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0306 Phone: 090-7300-1115

Spend a blissful time in a beautiful town surrounded by sea and mountain nature, Kawazu Town When you visit, and lodging nights in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Gyokuhokan". ・ Tradition and new aesthetic sense resonate, polished design"The ultimate in relaxation" created by modern craftsmen The "extreme of the scenery" that is integrated with the nature of Kawazu, the "extreme of the hot spring" that continues to flow as a spiritual spring over the time of a thousand years from the source tower that rises pure white steam, and here is a time where you can see the deep peace brought about by the new superb space and the sophisticated space. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Gyokuhokan 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 440 Phone number: 0558-34-2041 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 16 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】13 cars

My first trip to Kyoto with her. The two of us visited the Keage Incline, which was left as the site of the inclined railway, wearing kimonos. When I looked up at the cherry blossom trees lining the old railroad tracks, I saw swollen buds hanging in front of me. I felt the arrival of Spring in her back with the warm sunlight shining through.

Yotsuba Dairy Factory Tour Located in Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido, the Yotsuba Dairy Tokachi Main Factory offers a tour facility called Tasty Straight Pavilion. In addition to watching milk and butter being produced, visitors can enjoyably learn about dairy farming and the dairy industry. Yotsuba milk really is delicious! I learned that their ongoing efforts to improve quality are what make such tasty dairy products possible. On the tour you receive one tasting bottle (milk or café au lait) and a mini eraser as a souvenir.✨ If you visit Tokachi, why not stop by the Yotsuba Dairy factory tour?😊 Yotsuba Dairy Tokachi Main Factory Tour Admission: Free Schedule: Monday–Friday, three times a day Duration: About 60 minutes Reservations and inquiries 0155-42-2121

Two Marron cubs were born on January 23rd! One of them finally showed up 🐻 yesterday Grow up healthy!