Photographed 1/6/25. This is the Ema of the Year of the Snake at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine and the Yatagarasu-sama.

Photographed on January 7, 25. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

Photographed on January 3, 25. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

Photographed 1/1/25. It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

Happy 🎍 New Year En'emon Folklore Museum. In the dignified cold of winter, Kanazakura Shrine, which sits at the end of the Shosenkyo Gorge, was crowded with many prayers this year as it has the benefit of increasing fortune! Prayer may be 😊 a little more leisurely after one week after the New Year This year is the Year of the Snake, and in addition to "increasing your fortune," it also ✨ has the meaning of "grasping happiness" and "being reborn as a new you" It is also said that if you have something of the zodiac sign of the year, your luck will increase. The En'emon Folklore Museum offers items with snake motifs, so please stop by the En'emon Folklore Museum while enjoying the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge on the way back from your prayer. We are waiting for you 😊 to keep warm in the store

Photographed on 12/28/24. It is the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and Kadomatsu. 🎍

Today, I thought it was free, so I took a walk in Kawagoe, but it was quite crowded. This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on January 3, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. New Year's Day is full of colors.

Photographed on January 3, 25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I found a fortune teller for a beckoning cat.

Today, I took a walk in Kawagoe before work. It was crowded everywhere. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

It is a Torii (shrine gate) gate of Izu Shirahama Shrine Sea. Anytime popular Spot, but many people were ⛩️ Prayer it, especially on New Year's Day

Photographed 1/1/25. This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

It was around 6:30 this morning at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine to receive prayers for the New Year's Prayer for Good Luck. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 6:30 in the morning. Luckily, I was able to receive a Marriage Jade.

Photographed on 12/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Happy New Year Happy New Year🎍 Thank you for your continued support this year. First sunrise of the year from Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kuwana City Period, the sun rises from inside the Torii (shrine gate). It's still okay for a while. Impression by all means. 2025/1/2 Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture "Sumiyoshi Shrine"

Happy New Year Koshu 😄 Local cuisine Waraji. This year's zodiac sign is said to bring good luck if you wear a snake 🐍 skin wallet or carry a snake shell in your wallet, and the white snake is said to be auspicious for good luck. In the Year of the Snake, which has such a connection with money, if you go to First Pilgrimage to the Shrine Kanazakura Shrine, your fortune will increase! Our stores' recommendation is unashige! The eels made by mature craftsmen are very delicious. Gari Fresh eel from New Year's Day will give you more stamina this year! There is no doubt that you will be full of energy! Use Our store when you come to Shosenkyo Gorge.

Photographed 12/24/24. One character of hope in Kawagoe City in 2025 (Reiwa 7) is "叶". May your wishes come true.

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's like New Year's and it's gorgeous. 🎍✨

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 12/30/24. It is the New Year's Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu. Prayer today was very crowded.

I did First Pilgrimage to the Shrine. It is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine at 7 o'clock in the morning.

Happy New Year! 🎍 Best regards again this year. It is a giant ema of the Year of the Snake of Kawagoe Hachimangu.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The festival float of Senba Jiro Yasuya in Senba Towns visits Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photo taken on December 20 in Chowa Town Chowa Town Tengu suddenly appears along Route 178 from Wada to Utsukushigahara. The "Ishison Shrine" on the mountain in the back of this is enshrined with a tengu mask. It seems to have snowed again this morning, so there may be a little more snow now.

Hello, 👋😃 this is Crystal Sound, and there 👀 are only a few days left this year. I wish you all a good year next year. There are Kanazakura Shrine in Shosenkyo Gorge, which is famous as the birthplace of Japan crystal. Many customers are Prayer on New Year's Day as a Power Spot of good luck, so it would be Squid for everyone to come and visit. Restrooms available nearby are many shops selling crystals, so please come and visit us ✨ At Crystal Sound, we handle 🫠 many products such as beautiful jewelry and crystals Next year's zodiac snake sculpture is also in Receiving, so please ✨ come and take a look All the staff are looking forward to seeing you.

Photographed 12/23/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 12/23/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.