Yesterday, after the Kakijima Maro Festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I took a short detour to Mr. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a ginger grilled set meal. It is made with a lot of time and effort. There are plenty of vegetables and side dishes, which I am grateful for. Grilled ginger is also delicious. Thank you very much for letting us have a good time. 😊

A fairytale world lined with cherry blossom trees Rows of cherry blossom trees, clouds in the sky, reflection on the surface of the water Itakura, Gunma 2024.4

Spring Records 🌼 Flowers other than cherry blossoms were also beautiful (* '艸'*)

How do you do! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City (kamagayashi). Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City is a convenient city that can be reached in about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, and has direct access to Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. With a population of about 110,000, Kamagaya City is easily accessible from the city center, and you can enjoy sightseeing spots full of history and culture with abundant nature. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Kamagaya City for sightseeing, so thank you! ★★ Recommended places to visit in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya Daibutsu (Great Buddha) The historic 1.8-meter-high Great Buddha, built in 1776, was designated as the first designated cultural property of Kamagaya City in 1972 and was selected as one of the "500 Charms of Boso". It has become a symbol of Kamagaya City. ◇Grave of a Tomb of a Government Soldier It is a valuable historical site that conveys the turbulent history of the end of the Edo period. It is designated as a city cultural property and is located in the Great Buddha Cemetery where the Kamagaya Daibutsu (Great Buddha), which is also a city-designated cultural property, sits. ◇Hyakkoshin Within the Precincts of Hachiman Shrine, a total of 100 Koshin pagodas have been built, including 10 blue-faced Kongo statues and 90 character pagodas. ◇Kaigara-yama Park In the pond in the center of the park, waterfowl swim gracefully. It is a popular picnic spot for families, where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in full bloom, fresh greenery, colorful autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. ◇Fighters Kamagaya Stadium Nicknamed "Kamasta", it is the farm home of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. MLB players Shohei Ohtani and Yu Yu Darvish also worked up a sweat at this stadium. It is a must see spot for sports fans. ★★ Beloved events and festivals in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City ◇Kamagaya City Citizens' Festival For a long time, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, it is a festival loved by the people of Kamagaya City. Equestrian warrior processions, parades, and Free Bazaar are held, and it is an event full of smiles. ◇ Kamagaya fireworks "Kamagaya Fireworks" is a summer tradition in Kamagaya City that began in 2016. 3,000 fireworks color the summer night sky of Kamagaya. ◇New Kamaya Illumination The beautiful event that heralds the visit of winter, when the area around Shinkamagaya Station is decorated with 53,000 illuminations, warmly illuminates the winter nights. ★★ Specialty Products Gourmet in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City Kamagaya City has a thriving pear cultivation, and the sweet and juicy pears are loved by locals and tourists alike as a taste from summer to autumn. There are about 150 pear farms in the city, and many of them sell directly to them, so please taste the freshly freshly caught pears. It is also popular as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ★★ We look forward to seeing you in Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City! Chiba Prefecture Kamagaya City allows you to feel the beauty of nature and the depth of history. We will send out travel recommendation Information that will be one page of everyone's memories on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

Rows of cherry blossom trees 🌸 adorn the Shingashi River This is a row of cherry blossom trees 🌸 on the Shingashi River in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture The best time to visit is in early April every year, and it is lit up at night. It is crowded with many people day and night. The illumination at night is a sight to 😆😆 behold

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River.

「Tokyo Tower」 I have been photographing Tokyo Tower from Azabudai Hills. Tokyo Tower, seen from the tallest building in Japan, felt a little small, and I felt the change of times in Japan.

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River. I took a picture from the Hikawa Bridge.

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is a cherry blossom and boat excursion on the Shingashi River. You can see the Hikawa Kaikan.

【Hinata Yakushi】Spring Annual Grand Festival Monday, April 15 It has been selected as one of the 50 best festivals in Kanagawa The grandest and solemn of the year, The last Secret Buddha of the year Honzon Natabori Yakushi Sanson statue opened Sacred tree streamers and fire walking were held. Blessed with good weather, it was crowded with many pilgrims. Urasenke tea ceremony in the Precincts by Iwata Munemi Shrine The tea ceremony was also a success. Nihon Sanyakushi Hinata Yakushi Hojobo (Hyuga 1644, Isehara City) Nio gate Located near the entrance of Omotesando, there are two statues of Kongo wrestlers, an Agyō statue with an open mouth and an Ungyo statue with a mouth tied, with their eyes peeled off and standing as guardian deities to prevent Buddhist enemies from entering the temple. Hoden In addition to the Honzon, it houses 8 nationally designated and 2 prefectural designated cultural properties, and 23 Buddha statues are enshrined in one place in the national designation alone. There is no precedent in the eastern part of the country where such a designated cultural property is stored in one place. (Admission fee: 300 yen for Adults, 200 yen for junior high and high school students, 100 yen for elementary school students) Please take a look at the powerful appearance of the Buddhas.

【Kogakuin Kin-chan Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Festival】 Last 14th (Sun) "Let's create a new cherry blossom attraction in Isehara!" Hosted by Ito-en with "Kin-chan Sakura" Two marital cherry trees named "Sumi-chan Sakura", A total of five Shidarezakura trees were planted, three weeping cherry blossoms. In memory of Kin-chan's late wife, Mrs. Sumiko A hall dedicated to the statue of the Silent Treasure Heaven named The words of Kin-chan and Tsutomu Sekine were engraved Kogakuin Temple, where the memorial stone monument is erected (Sannomiya 682) On the day of the event, Kinichi Hagimoto, aka Kin-chan, who is 83 years old on May 7, also participated In the talk show, including memories with the late Jiro Sakagami, the partner of Conte 55 You can show off plenty of Kin-chan Festival, and feel free to sign autographs and take pictures It was complied with.

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River. The boat is also in the picture.

"Kaiju" When I was photographing the cityscape of Shinjuku, A silhouette that I had seen before jumped in front of me. My eyes widened at the non-standard size that I couldn't see in Kyoto.

#Best time to visit 🌸 the bright pink cherry blossoms and kanzan in Chiba City Animal Park Well well. Maybe it's because it's hot today, so I'm ☺️💦 taking refuge in the shade

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Chiba Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Chiba City is a city located in the central part of the Chiba Prefecture, consisting of six wards: Chuo Ward, Hanamigawa Ward, Inage Ward, Wakaba Ward, Midori Ward, and Mihama Ward. The fastest train ride from Tokyo Station to Chiba Station is about 26 minutes, and Chiba Station-Narita Airport is also conveniently accessible in about 30 minutes by limited express. With a population of about 980,000 and surrounded by the sea and greenery, this area has the charm of coexistence of city and nature. It is home to the Port of Chiba, one of Japan's three major trading ports, and is also an industrial area that forms the Keiyo Industrial Zone. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Chiba City】 From the deep history of Chiba City to the present day, we will introduce a variety of sightseeing spots that attract people who visit in the city center, seaside area, and satoyama area. 〜〜 Satoyama Area 〜〜 ◎ Showa Forest It is the largest park in Chiba City, and there is an observatory overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a lawn plaza, and athletic playground equipment, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Every year in mid-April ~ early May, about 50,000 azaleas in the park are in full bloom. ◎ Chiba City Animal Park It is a zoo where you can meet Futa-kun, a red panda who took the world by storm with his cute standing appearance. In addition, you can see rare and endangered animals up close, making it a popular tourist destination for families. ◎ Hoki Art Museum Adjacent to the Showa Forest, it is a museum specializing in realistic paintings, which is rare in the world. The museum has a collection of 480 realistic paintings by about 60 artists, and you can appreciate excellent realistic paintings from Japan and abroad. 〜〜 Seaside Area 〜〜 ◎ Inage Seaside Park Pool (INAPOO) It is the largest pool in Chiba Prefecture that opened in July 2023. It consists of six pools, including a huge pool with a maximum width of 30 meters, a shallow pool with a depth of 20 centimeters that is safe for children, and a large water slide. It is a Volume of about You can't You can't play in one day. ◎ Chiba Port Tower From the 125-meter-high observatory, you can overlook the city of Chiba City, and if the weather is good, you can see Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and Mt. Fuji. In 2011, it was recognized as a "Lover's Mecca" and in 2012 as a "Japan Night View Heritage". ◎ Makuhari Messe It is Japan's first Convention complex and opened in 1989. It is one of the largest international exhibition halls in Japan, with an event hall that can accommodate 9,000 people. Various events and exhibitions are held throughout the year. 〜〜 City Center Area 〜〜 ◎ Chiba City Museum of Art Ukiyo-e and Edo paintings are on permanent display, and children can work and create together in the atelier in the museum. 【Introduction of local gourmet food in Chiba City】 Chiba City is rich in dishes that make use of fresh local ingredients, such as peanuts. Peanuts are a specialty of Chiba Prefecture, and their depth of taste captivates those who visit. 【Events and festivals in Chiba City】 ◎ Shimofusa Province, Kan River Shrine Annual Grand Festival/Going down to the beach Samukawa Shrine's Annual Grand Festival is held on August 20 every year. Mikoshi (portable shrine) crossing will be held, and from 18 o'clock in the evening, a "Going down to the beach (sea crossing)" will be held at the Obama venue where Mikoshi (portable shrine) enter the sea. It is a festival to pray for a bountiful harvest and safety on board. ◎ Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival The 2023 Chiba City Citizens' Fireworks Festival was held as "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2023" at Makuhari Seaside Park and Makuhari Messe Parking Lot. It is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, and about 20,000 fireworks, including about 4,000 marine fireworks, color the night sky of Chiba City. 【Many charms that make you want to visit Chiba City】 Chiba City is a city that combines its rich nature, historic cultural facilities, and facilities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and has a variety of attractions that make everyone who visits smile. We will deliver plenty of the charm of Chiba City with COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is a drooping cherry blossom on the Shingashi River.

Run through 🌸 the rows of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro This is a row of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro Street, Saitama Prefecture. It is in best time to visit from late March to early April every year. The rows of cherry blossom trees that stretch for about 5 km become a perfect mountain trail in spring. Be sure to 😊 visit

After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Cappuccino and Earl Grey milk cream donuts.

Night cherry blossoms in Maebashi Park It was a warm night, so when I went out to take a picture, it was so crowded that I didn't take my time When I ran away from the crowd and turned around thinking about revenge, I saw beautiful cherry blossoms on the promenade April 2024

Photograph of Lake Shiman in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture with cherry blossoms The weather is nice and warm, or it's an activity. There were people enjoying canoeing. The view from the top of the crystal clear water is exceptional, isn't it? They added ♪ a sense of excitement to my work

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Most of the cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River have also scattered.

Koryo Shrine with a sense of history This is a Koryo Shrine in Saitama Prefecture The large drooping cherry blossoms are more spectacular than the thatched-roof building next door. The best time to visit is from the end of March every year, so next year may be as early as 🤔 usual

We have 🌸 been watching over Saitama for 1000 years This is the Sakitama Tombs in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. The cherry blossoms that bloom only one on the burial mound are 😆 very picturesque I'm looking forward to 🤤 next year

Photographed 4/8/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the cherry blossoms of the Shingashi River. This week, I wanted to see the flower raft, so I went there many times.

GOHOBI melon frappuccino and malasada melon cream. 🍈 It's exhausting.

Today, I took a break at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store and then went to the Shingashi River. GOHOBI melon frappuccino. There was a lot of melon in it. 🍈

Run through the rows of cherry blossom trees in Nagatoro This is a row of cherry blossom trees 🌸 in Nagatoro in Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture It was 😁 in full bloom later than every year This year, I recommend 💪 the morning because there are even more people

Visited 4/12/24. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. Limited time cherry blossom latte and weekend citron. The cherry blossom latte is milk + strawberry sauce + cherry blossom chocolate, and it is only ice cream. It's very pretty. Weekend citron is also delicious. Thank you very much. 😊🌸

Today, I visited a little detour near the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a fried chicken set meal. There is a lot of miso soup, kinpira burdock, fried egg, boiled pumpkin, small cakes, and much more. It was great to have coffee and talk with the owner. Thank you very much. 😊

【Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel】With gratitude to the "god of the mountain" ~ Bamboo light sparkles ~ Yamagami no Komichi "Bamboo light production" started This spring, the Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel will have a "bamboo light production" as a superb view woven with fantastic lights. Implementation. The 1,356-meter-high "Komagatake" on the west side of the hotel worships the mountain "Kamiyama" where the gods lodging, and is a sacred place of ancient mountain worship. It is said that there was. Even now, at the summit of Mt. Komagatake, you can feel the history of the "Bakoseki" and "Bajoseki" Rocks and stones are placed. The hotel benefits from the mountains, such as geothermal steam and stream water. Today, we are able to carry out business activities thanks to the god "Yamagami" who lodging in the mountains. To express our gratitude, we installed bamboo lights in the Torii (shrine gate). □ period: Friday, March 15, 2024 ~ All year round □ Time: Sunset~0:00MID □ Place: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel Hotel Courtyard □ Target: lodging nights only (free of charge) □ content: We will deliver a Healing experience that complements the natural scenery with the Torii (shrine gate) of bamboo lights as a symbol. □ Remarks: Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel is located in the wilderness boasting the highest altitude (935m) in Hakone in Accommodations. 　　　　　It is an enclosed lodging. In the courtyard of the hotel, surrounded by mountains rich in nature, cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, 　　　　　You can see the spectacular view of autumn leaves in autumn and snowy scenery in winter. 　　　　　As an effort to further enhance the hotel's iconic courtyard with a superb view, the "bamboo light" comprehensive 　　　　　Implementation of "Bamboo Light" lighting by the production group CHIKAKEN.