【Limited to 500 people】Highway Bus Kiso Meguri Ticket A very affordable highway bus ticket to Basta Shinjuku⇒Kiso Fukushima Station! "Even if you can take a bus from Tokyo, you will have trouble with secondary transportation." Boarding tickets come with a 4,000 yen Kiso bus and taxi ticket. Round-trip 9,600 yen Boarding ticket + 4,000 yen transportation ticket in Kiso = 13,600 yen! Sold for 9000 yen! Even a one-way ticket worth 4,000 yen is 5,500 yen. It is also possible to go by bus and return by train. This ticket will be available for purchase at Highway Bus.com and is limited to 500 tickets. The bus usually runs Traditional Japanese straw raincoat on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but it runs every day during the Obon period from 8/10~18 and from 12/28~1/5 during the year-end and New Year holidays. Transportation tickets can be exchanged for Kiso buses, taxis, and Ontake Ropeway Boarding tickets! Why don't you come and visit Kiso at a great price!? For inquiries, please contact the Kiso Tourism Federation TEL: 0264-23-1122

Matsumoto Castle on a heavy snowy day The Chuo Expressway was closed to traffic, so I took a big detour on the Kanetsu Road and entered Matsumoto on the lower road from Azumino. It took me 6 hours to get there in 3 hours laughs.

【Kiso village】Ōhira Iris Park Pond Iris At the Odaira Iris Park Pond in Kiso village, irises that grow in clusters bloom from late May to early June. As of May 25th, about two-thirds of the flowers have bloomed, and they are in Best time to visit! From the National Route 19 "Suge" traffic light in Kiso village, it is about 10 minutes by car in the direction of Kodama Forest and Yabuhara Ski Resort.

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. Ume plum rain is about to begin. ☔️

Photographed 5/25/24. In front of café andon, hydrangeas were beginning to bloom.

Hello, this is the Tsuru City Tourism Association in Yamanashi Prefecture. First of all, I would like to introduce Tsuru City. It is the state of the largest festivals in Tsuru City, the "Hometown Era Festival". The daimyo procession consisted of a total of more than 100 people. A prince on horseback, a samurai with a dignified appearance, A red bear shows the virtuosity of throwing a spear, and a princess dressed in a beautiful costume and her waist. You can experience a page of history. In addition, the sight of the four food stalls festival floats in the city going around the town while playing the festival is gorgeous. There is also a video, so please take a look at that as well. Please search for "Tsuru City Tourism Association Hometown Era Festival" on YouTube.

We’ll share the charms of Suwa City in Nagano Prefecture!!! ⇒ YouTube “Suwa City Official Channel” @TheCityofSuwa First, we start with “What kind of place is Suwa?!” — we hope this sparks your interest. Also, we’ve made an amazing promotional video!!! Suwa offers seasonal delights year-round. In spring, enjoy cherry blossom viewing and hikes amid fresh green mountains; Kirigamine offers spectacular views from Nagikama Shrine, and in summer you can admire daylilies (nikkokisuge). At the heart of the Suwa Basin lies the symbol, Lake Suwa. In summer you can kayak on Lake Suwa, take a sightseeing boat, or ride the new cycling road that even children can enjoy 🚵. Best of all is the Suwa Lake Festival’s lakeside fireworks display, one of Japan’s top events 🎆. In autumn, savor Suwa’s fermented gastronomy—miso—plus the local specialty, Shinshu Suwa miso tempura rice bowl. Enjoy sake from Suwa’s five breweries, made with Kirigamine’s exceptional spring water 🍶. In winter, experience the ice ridges called Omiwatari and try wakasagi smelt fishing 🎣. Warm up and soothe your tired body at Kami-suwa Onsen♨ Suwa truly offers the best all year round♪ In times of need, people turn to “Osuwa-sama.” There are over 10,000 branch shrines across Japan, and the head shrine, Suwa Taisha, is here ⛩. A roughly six-minute introduction video can’t cover everything... Suwa is more than just the Onbashira Festival!!! Come visit and experience Suwa for yourself♪ We look forward to seeing you!

Photographed 5/25/24. At Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin, wind chimes were decorated. 🎐

Kure City, Hiroshima Hiroshima Recommendation festival Spot Sea God Festival Watatsu Misai One piece 📸 at the climax 🎆 with an escort ship I was able to confirm the point where the fireworks went up to some extent, so I was able to take a picture with a good composition including the crane in the back. The smoke wasn't bad, so I took a picture as it was. 📸 I was able to get a place in the morning I had 🤭 plenty of time in the evening, walk on the mountain promenade on Kurahashi Island, eat lunch, take a nap, and enjoy 😊 the fireworks time leisurely Everyone I met there! Thank you very much😊

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 5/25/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

2024.01.01 First sunrise Diamond Fuji

Hachimantai's Dragon Eye 2024.05.18 I was able to see the dragon eye that had been opened. It's like opening your eyes once and then closing them. The best time to see it is until the end of this month. It was unusually early this year.

I started helping farmers this year! For the first time, I learned that most of the famous lily root takes a lot of traditional manual work, and it takes five years to eat. And the young Indonesians I work with. Although we don't speak the language, we are important friends ^^ who work together to cherish historic specialties

Cherry blossoms on the approach to Makari Shrine. And farmers during the busy season? Cycling with my daughter every year! Pray to God for safety!

It is a wonderful approach to Makari Shrine near my house, ^^ Annual event to cycle here! Pray to God for my daughter's safety!

Photographed 5/24/24. The weather was nice, so we took a walk in Kawagoe. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Hokkaido's oldest wisteria tree "Tenjin Wisteria" Famous wisteria flowers are endemic to Japan, but they do not actually grow wild in Okinawa and Hokkaido This wisteria tree was planted by the hands of our predecessors who settled in the Meiji era Since then, it has a long history, and it is still pleasing to people's eyes Wisteria tree about 200 years old The majesty of it is breathtaking

Photographed 5/17/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Photographed 5/17/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Today I attended the opening festival of Kirigamine. The weather was fine and surprisingly warm. In the second photo, majestic Mt. Fuji also peeked out to welcome us. Even so, just climbing up to the Kirishōtō bell tower made me sweat profusely.💦 For the first time in three years, the opening ceremony returned outdoors.🏔 Many people attended, and we were able to hold the festival. At the opening, members of the Kirigamine Glider Association launched a glider right at 9:00.🛩 It climbed to about 1,900 meters shortly after takeoff. Because it was a glider, it lifted off very quietly.🛫 If there were no weight limits, I would love to try it at least once!!! At the ceremony, the head priest of Tenaga Shrine prayed for the safety of visitors, everyone who passes through Kirigamine, and all those connected to Kirigamine. Please be sure to visit the Kirigamine Nagikama Shrine, one of Suwa’s hidden scenic spots I introduced before! When you come to Kirigamine or Suwa, please drive safely.🚙=3

Photographed 3/30/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Photographed on April 18, 24. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

ー SPRING IN AIBETSU TOWN 2024 ー This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed earlier than every year. In Aibetsu Town, I was able to see very beautiful cherry blossoms at "Fureai Street" and "Mt. Horai".

When I visited Takashima Castle around Golden Week, local junior high students were there sketching the castle. Approaching the wisteria, a wonderfully sweet scent filled the air. Before I knew it, honeybees and carpenter bees had come to gather nectar🐝—even I, as a person, was drawn in by that lovely fragrance!!! I don’t understand why the demons in Demon Slayer would be afraid of such beautiful flowers, haha. I think they’re gorgeous. I recommend taking shots from beneath the wisteria trellis!!! Surprisingly, I didn’t know—despite being a local—that wisteria blooms were even in the pond... Takashima Castle, I’m sorry... Looking at the whole display of wisteria that day, to my amateur eye it seemed about 70% in bloom. On the grounds stands a rare Gokoku Shrine⛩ whose architecture resembles that of Suwa Taisha. It seems to have some unusual carvings. I think Golden Week is generally the best time to visit every year, when you can see them at their most beautiful. The castle, the park, and the wisteria—please come and visit next year; we’ll be waiting for you!

Visited 5/20/24. Lec Coffee's chai and carrot cake. ☕️ On the day of the event, it was raining and cool, but thanks to the chai, it became warm. I love anything that has cinnamon or ginger in it. 😊 Thank you for letting me relax every time.

The roses were 🌹 also in full bloom in Moroyama Town This is the Takinoiri Rose Garden in Moroyama Town, Saitama Prefecture. It seems that it was started about 10 years ago, and at that time the locals used to go there for fun. Many roses bloom in the park, making you 🤤 feel Spring

Hiroshima City　 Recommended Spots in Hiroshima #Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens 👈 Today is a photo 📸 from the rose garden of the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden This rose was carefully cared for by the staff and all the roses were very beautiful.

Photographed 5/20/24. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

At last, on April 1, 2024, the Lake Suwa Cycling Road has been completed. The route circles Lake Suwa for about 16 km. This lake has long been loved by local people. I remember when I was in sixth grade, my friends and I rode our bikes around the lake for the first time. I think many locals have their own first-time Lake Suwa cycling stories. Now that the path has been newly improved, it should be easier to ride and offer lovely scenery. I’m getting more excited about sunny weekend rides! #LINEBREAK###"No way, I’m not ready to own a bike yet…" "What kind of bike should I get now?" If you’re wondering that, or asking "What’s an electric-assist bicycle like?", why not take this chance to rent a bike around Lake Suwa and enjoy a relaxed ride with your family or friends? ※Please check each provider’s website for closing days and business hours. ・Activity Base Cogue ・JBT Suwa Rent-a-Cycle ・Lake Suwa Rental Cycle ・SUWA Glass Village #LINEBREAK###Electric-assist bicycles make climbing hills easy! You can even ride to the famous Tateishi Park and to Kirigamine Highland, a pride of Suwa, by bike!!! With the completion of the Lake Suwa Cycling Road, please consider bringing your own bike to ride around the lake or renting an electric-assist bicycle to challenge the full loop of Lake Suwa and Kirigamine Highland! If you get tired, there are parks, cafes, and footbaths♪ I don’t think many places in Japan are blessed with such facilities. Cafes and parks along cycling routes are common, but footbaths are rare, I think. If you bring a towel, you can use a footbath easily. It will blow away your fatigue♨ Also, do you know about Swaichi? If you cycle around Lake Suwa and take photos of three spots in Suwa, Shimosuwa, and Okaya with your smartphone, then go in person to the tourist information centers at kamisuwa station, shimosuwa station, or okaya station and show the three photos, you will receive a Swaichi certificate and a commemorative badge (badge color cannot be chosen). Try this challenge with your children or friends. It’s a great way to mark a Lake Suwa circuit and make a memory with Swaichi! ※Photo courtesy of Activity Base Cogue The seventh photo is my favorite scenic spot!!! See if you can find it!