【Koiji Pass Road Closure】 Koiji Pass (Kakizore Canyon ~ Okuwa Village), due to the expected snow and freezing in winter, the road will be closed during the following period. Thank you for your cooperation. Location: Koiji Pass (Kakizore Canyon ~ Okuwa Village Nojiri) Period: 2024 (Reiwa 6) December 13 (Fri) ~ Mid-April

Photographed 12/9/24. At the Naka Towns Tourist Information Center, a hanging decoration exhibition is held in until the 14th.

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Town Hanachozu of Naka Information Center sightseeing.

Hachiinuden Stamp Rally until Friday, December 13th! Held in a Stamp Rally is being held in Tateyama City, the setting of "Eight Dogs of Satomi" depicted in the movie "Hachi Inuden", while enjoying restaurants and related places. Order the Hachi Inuden collaboration menu at the restaurant of the subject facility and participate! https://www.tateshoku.com/hakkenden/... Publication photos of the collaboration menu that the staff of the tourist information center personally ate ☺ various

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【Request to everyone who visits Ozora Town】 ⚠️ The fields of Meruhen no Oka are off-limits ⚠️ Every year, more and more people enter the fields of the snowy Meruhen no Oka hills. The fields on the Meruhen no Oka are the private property of the farmers. Never enter the field, and depending on the depth of the snow, there is a risk of getting stuck and getting stuck, so please enjoy the scenery [from the place where the snow has been removed] during the snow period.

December 10 【Yagatake Ski Resort Pre-opening!! 2024☃】 In the past few days, it has snowed many Town city, and the Yagatake Ski Resort will be Pre-opening from 8:30 tomorrow! ⛷ One-day Lift ticket is the opening commemorative price, Adults can ski for 2,000 yen and children can ski for 1,000 yen ⛷✨ (Use season tickets / Regular fee after 13th) We hope you will come and visit us 😉

From Soto Recipes! As a special return to everyone who supported us through crowdfunding of the luxury retort "Izu no Gokumeshi" that fully uses high-quality ingredients from the three towns of Shizuoka and Izu, we Held in a social gathering to eat "Izu no Gokumeshi" together in Izu with our ambassador Izu no Nushi Fishing. Izu Southwest Coast Tourism Promotion Council Three towns: Nishi-Izu Town, Matsuzaki Town, and Minami-Izu Town We received full cooperation in recipe development, etc. Chiaki, Representative of Soto Recipe Co., Ltd. Ambassador "Izu no Nushi Fishing" With everyone who supported us We enjoyed camping food unique to the southwestern Coast of Izu, such as "Dogashima barley wine", "Hon Wasabi and local fish", "Ghibier yakiniku", "natural eel kabayaki", "deep-fried ginaga shrimp", and "tide soup". Souvenirs include "Hot Spring Melon", "Bonito Dashi Salt", and "Matsuzaki Rice". There is a very much to everyone who participated.

The sword is the soul of the samurai; it cannot be sold even if it starves to death. Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street. remember that one step outside the doorway is the world of death. #samuraisord #bushido #katana

Photographed 12/9/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Metasequoia Trees It will be Metasequoia 🎄 yesterday 12/9! Autumn leaves were 🥰 beautiful Come #Takaharu Town Metasequoia Please post 😁 hashtags at Location: A short walk from Takaharu Clear streams Land Car parking lot! 〒889-4414 31-2 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture Car parking is free of charge, so please park neatly in the open space.

Popular snow activities in Nayoro City, Hokkaido "Powder Snow Safari" A tour to the summit of Mount Piyasiri, next to the Piyasiri ski resort in the city. Ride a snowmobile through snowy forest roads and snowfields to meet the giant "Snow Monster". From the top of the mountain, if you are lucky, you can also see the "Sun Pillar", which is a Nature tabletop phenomenon, Mt. Rishiri on the northernmost Rishiri Island, and the Sea of Okhotsk. Rest assured that the snowmobile will have a driver. Rental items such as helmets, gloves, and spats are also available, so even beginners can enjoy it. Period: Late December ~ Early March Number of receptionists: 1 person ~ Duration: 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours Fee: 12,000 yen/person (tax included) For details, search for "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association"!!

Photographed 12/9/24. It is the sacred tree of Kawagoe Hachimangu. The carpet of Ginkgo leaves is very beautiful.

Call for participants for ♪ the "Yamahiko Falls Night Tour" The 28-meter-high Yamabiko Falls freezes in the middle of winter and becomes a huge icicle. Enjoy a Light up and fantastic figure. ◇Held in date and time Saturday, January 18, Saturday, February 1, Saturday, March 1 17:30~18:30 each day ◇ Meeting point Yamabiko Hot Spring Car Parking Lot *Please register at least 15 minutes in advance. ◇ Number of applicants and participation fee First 40 people each day, junior high school students and older: 2,000 yen, elementary school students: 1,000 yen (including guide fee and insurance fee) ◇ How to apply December 16 (Mon) 8:45 a.m. ~ Reservations start Please apply by Phone. ◇Other Please dress appropriately for the cold. There are cancellation in case of bad weather. Application / Inquiries Engaru Town Marusebu General Branch　 Phone: 0158-47-2211

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. Shot from a different angle.

Autumn foliage spot in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture Introducing the 2024 autumn colors at Yujaku Park (Yujaku Kōen) Yujaku Park in Asaji Town, Bungoono City Around 500 maple and Japanese maple trees line the Tanji Pond and Shinji Pond, making this one of Oita Prefecture’s representative autumn foliage spots. Many visitors come during the autumn color season. In 2024, the foliage was later than usual, with peak colors around late November. Every year from early to mid-November, the Momiji Festival is held, and the herbal rice cakes made by local residents are very popular during the event. For one day a special stage is set up on the pond for an event called Yujaku Night Kagura Mizukagami. Please visit Yujaku Park again in 2025. Location Yujaku Park (Ageotsuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City) About 45 minutes by car from Oita Mera IC About 6 minutes by car from Roadside Station Asaji About 4 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station Parking available (free) Access to central Bungoono City About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture Instagram shares recommended spots for sightseeing, food, and accommodation in Bungoono City ⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We’d be happy if you follow us. A link to the Bungoono City Tourism Association website is available from the profile.

📍 Wakihonjin Okuya (Tsumago juku) The fantastic scenery "Oblique Light" that can only be seen on a sunny day in winter is looking beautiful today! The light shining through the lattice windows draws beautiful white lines 🪄 in the smoke of the sunken hearth The oblique light began to appear from about 10 o'clock, facing the right side of the sunken hearth, At present, at around 12:30, the light shines straight toward the sunken hearth. (Taken at 12:15 today) The most popular photo opportunity is 📷 when you are facing the middle Around the time of the winter solstice, The light, which is now about half of the sunken hearth, extends to the front, about the size of tatami mats. The way the light is directed differs depending ✨ on the angle of the sun Tomorrow is also forecast to be sunny, so you may ☀ see some oblique light Wakihonjin Okuya Historical Materials (Nagiso Town Museum) 📍 Tsumago juku (〒399-5302 Azuma, Minamigiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano-ken, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture) ⏰9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:45 p.m.) 🎌 2nd & 4th Thursday 💰600 yen

"Amber Night & Markets" is Held in at Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachi River Hot Spring until December 25th. The symbol tree shows various expressions depending on the light. In addition, you can enjoy Tokachi Sake, soft drinks, and daily markets. Please come and visit us! 【Held in】Friday, November 1, 2024 ~ Wednesday, December 25, 2024 【Held in】19:30~21:00 【Closing time】21:30 【Admission】Adult (junior high school students and older) 1,000 yen, elementary school student 500 yen, infant free 「琥珀之夜&馬爾凱」將於12月25日在道之站花園溫泉溫泉Tokachi川溫泉舉行。 符號樹根據光線的不同呈現出不同的表情。 您還可以享用Tokachi酒精和軟飲料以及每日店。 請來參觀我們! 【Period】November 1, 2024 to December 25, 2024 【Reception time】19:30-21:00 [Stop time] 21:30 【Admission fee】Adult (junior high school students and above) 1,000 days, Elementary school students 500 days, Infant exemption fee #Amber #Markets #Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachi River Hot Spring #Roadside Station #Tokachi River Hot Spring #Moor Hot Spring #Hokkaido Heritage #I want to Gari with people who like Hot Spring #Otofuke #Otofuke #Tokachi #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Travel #Hokkaido Tourism #Otofuke #Tokachi #Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip #Tokachi River Sensen #Bijin Yu #Hokkaido Kōkō

📍 Iseyama This morning it was pure white with frost, and the sky was clear and blue! As of 8:30 a.m., Route 19 was -1°C ❄️ The photo shows Mt 🏔️. Ise this morning It's going ☀️ to be a great day to photograph the snow-covered Alps

Miyamaso Welcome to the beautiful Shinano Road, a relaxing healing inn. Shinshu Matsumoto Sengen Hot Spring has long been popular as the inner courtyard of Shinshu Matsumoto. The scenery overlooking the majestic Northern Alps and the relaxing Hot Spring promise a relaxing time. A healing inn "Miyamaso" surrounded by the beautiful nature of Shinshu. We look forward to your Use. Number of guest rooms: 36 rooms, group acceptance: up to 80 people Western-style room, Japanese-Western room, Western-style room (tripril), Western-style room (Barrier-free), Japanese-style room Founded: 1955 Other Free Wi-fi / Barrier-free Address 浅間Hot Spring 3-28-6 Car parking space for up to 60 cars, Bus / Large vehicles allowed Nearest bus stop Asama Hot Spring TEL: 0263-46-1547 FAX:0263-46-7442 Cashless payment credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB), Smartphone payment (PayPay) ・ 20 minutes by bus to Asama Hot Spring from JR Matsumoto Station, 3 minutes walk from "Asama Hot Spring Bus Stop" ・30 minutes by Car from Matsumoto IC on Nagano Road ・20 minutes by Car from Azusagawa SA (Smart IC) Free Car parking right next to the building! Both RV Car and Car with 3 numbers are OK Car park!

Photographed 12/4/24. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It was redecorated for winter. ❄️

Photographed 12/4/24. Every Wednesday, we visited Maestro, who operates at Resona Coedo Terrace. It is a financier of Kawagoe tea (yuzu), Buckwheat noodles and matcha. I received a prototype of Garrett. The galette is also delicious.

Photographed 12/4/24. After the dedication ceremony, we visited the Tomori Shokudo at Benten Nagaya. It is chicken cutlet and grated ponzu sauce. There are many side dishes, and it is a luxurious rice set. 😊

Zen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture. Zen has greatly influenced traditional Japanese culture, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and martial arts. Zen has had a great influence on traditional Japanese culture. It is also said that modern etiquette is based on the The Ogasawara school of etiquette, which is said to have become the standard of modern etiquette, is said to have been established by relating Zen manners to the lifestyle of the samurai class. #teaceremony #japanesetea #calligraphy

The other day, I had 😊 a year-end party with the staff of the Information Center Hana Sohonten's Tateyama broiled Kaisen Donburi with original Hachiinuden Parfait 🐶 The parfait is only available until December 13 (Friday), so if you want to eat it, hurry up ~ 💦 The movie "Hachi Inuden" Gourmet Stamp Rally is also until the 13th!

Calligraphy masters apply Japanese kanji characters to the native language names of foreign customers. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, enjoy this traditional cultural experience, including the meaning of the kanji used in your name. You can take home the engraved wooden Dojo-fuda as a souvenir to remember your visit. #calligraphy #kanji #shodo #travelmemories #culturalexperience

Prayer to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine before work. 💛 Ginkgo leaves.

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Photographed 12/4/24. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a potato dedication ceremony was held. This is Kawagoe Imo Lottery. With the number enclosed in the fortune teller, you can receive a strip of the Imo Lottery Extra Edition. It seems that you can understand the potato language, potato knowledge, and lucky potato items.

[HOTEL NUPKA] At HOTEL NUPKA in Obihiro City, the CAFE & BAR serves Tokachi drinks, starting with the “Journey-Beginning Beer” crafted for visiting guests. Here are some Tokachi drinks you can enjoy at the CAFE & BAR. ● Hard cider made from apples grown in Ashoro Served by the bottle!! ↓ ● Aizawa Winery’s “Ryunosuke” (rosé) and “Sachirera” (red) ● Tokachi Regalo’s “Sanenkoro” (red and rosé sparkling) You’ll also find various Tokachi snacks—edamame, peanuts, cheese, sausages, popcorn—so please enjoy them with your drinks. NUPKA’s special “NUPKA Gyoza” comes in two types: pork gyoza made with Tokachi pork and vegetables, and chicken gyoza made with Tokachi mushrooms and cheese. Be sure to try both and compare!!