Nice to meet Mr./Ms. everyone! This is the Fujikawa Development Corporation. Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture is a town of about 14,000 people located in Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Located in the southwestern part of the Kofu Basin, it is a Rich in nature area where one of the Two Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan Mt. Kushigatayama on the west side and the Fuji River, one of the three major rapids Japan, stream on the east side. Fujikawa Town flourished as a post town for Fuji River boat transportation during the Edo period, and many travelers visited this area. In addition, many old shrines and temples Restrooms available in the Fujikawa Town, and Kongozan Myouji Temple is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. These historic buildings convey the long history and culture of Fujikawa Town to the present day. ==Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture== ・Oboshi Park It is a famous place for cherry blossoms that has been selected as a "Japan 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots". 2,000 cherry trees bloom in Springs. Oyanagawa Valleys Promenade You can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, such as fresh greenery and autumn leaves. ・Himuro Shrine Elevation is a shrine located in 1000 meters, and you have to climb 575 long stairs to Prayer to the main hall. ・Mt.Hoda Nanmyoji Temple It is a historic temple built in 1480. ・Myohoji Temple It is also known as "Hydrangea Temple" or "Haiku Temple", and from the end of June to the beginning of July, 20,000 hydrangeas bloom all over the Precincts. ==Specialty products of Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture== Fujikawa Town's Specialty Products include yuzu and La France, Restrooms available. These Specialty Products are nurtured by the rich nature of Fujikawa Town, and you can enjoy their Fresh taste. Roadside Station Fujikawa is lined with these fresh agricultural products and specialty products, so it is also recommended as a souvenir. ==Recommendations for Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi == The Linear Central Shinkansen Line tunnel Penetration memorial "Penetration stone" in the thank-you gift of the Fujikawa Town Furusato Nozei has become a popular item. Fujikawa Town is a Town where people who visit it can truly enjoy peace and Impression thanks to its beautiful nature, rich history, and delicious Specialty Products. Enjoy a journey of nature, history, and gastronomy in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. Fun will be sending out Recommendations for Fujikawa Town at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!

The landscape "Otaru Canal" Representative of Otaru. Along the gently curved 1,140-meter-long canal, stone warehouses and historic buildings are lined up, and no matter where you cut it, it will be picturesque Unfortunately, the sky was cloudy on this day, but it was a piece that made me feel a little nostalgic.

【Open to the public once every 33 years】Hattasan Choukokuji Temple 3 days from March 16 ~ 18, 2024. Once every 33 years, the secret Buddha, the eleven-sided Kannon statue, was opened to the public. Harashichigo Kanseon Bodhisattva, which was called the guardian Kannon of Hara Nanago, has been worshipped by people since ancient times. During the three days of the open to the public, many people crowded with prayers. In addition, the main hall has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan as a valuable building that preserves the architectural style of the Muromachi period. This year also marks the 500th anniversary of the reconstruction of the main hall.

【Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Iwashina School】 A school of sea cucumber walls and shrine-like architecture completed in Meiji 13 (1880). Incorporating the traditional architectural methods of Matsuzaki Town and Western architectural styles, it is known as the oldest school building in the Izu area as a masterpiece of wooden architecture. It is a two-story wooden hipped building, the building is symmetrical, and the exterior is a "sea cucumber wall". The Tonshi of "Iwashina School" displayed at the main entrance is the calligraphy of Sanjo Sanetomi, the Minister of Taisei at the time, and the dragon on it is said to have been carved by Chohachi Irie by borrowing the "chisel" of the building beam. It is an impressive building with a Western-style design, and is known in Japan as the second oldest after the former Rikuzawa School in Kofu and the former Kaichi School in Matsumoto, and was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in Showa 50 (1975). In Matsuzaki, there was a high enthusiasm for the promotion of education in the village, and donations were collected for the construction of the school building, and more than 40% of the total construction cost was covered by donations.

【Open book once every 33 years】Hattasan Chokokuji Temple A secret Buddha book opened once every 33 years. The eleven-sided Kanzeon Bodhisattva, who was called the guardian Kannon of the Seven Villages of Hara, has been worshipped by people since ancient times. In addition, 2024, which is also the 500th anniversary of the reconstruction of the main hall, is a very precious and special year. Don't miss this opportunity! Period March 16 (Sat) ~ March 18 (Mon) in 2024 (Reiwa 6) Admission fee to the main hall 500 yen (with protective tree) Main hall hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Enobara 442

【Ando Family Residence Hinamatsuri】 Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, more than 200 dolls from Edo to Showa are on display at the "Ando Family Residence". Yamanashi's unique hina doll, "Bina Yokozawa", is charming in its standing figure. You can also enjoy the architecture and gardens that are more than 300 years old suitable for the spring festival. During the period, a concert of songs related to spring will be held. In addition, the staff is giving a handmade miniature folded gift to those who come. (Limited number) Date and time: February 9 (Fri) ~ April 8 (Mon), 2024 (Reiwa 6) Time: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.) *Closed on Tuesdays Admission fee: Adults (university students and older) 300 yen Children (elementary, junior high, and high school students) 100 yen * Preschoolers free of charge Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Seinan Lake 4302 Note: You may be required to use a temporary parking lot due to parking lot maintenance work. (3 mins walk) Contact: Ando Family ☎Residence 055-284-4448 Cultural Properties Division, ☎Board of Education 055-282-7269

Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art The Atami Yamaguchi Museum of Art opened in Atami City in December 2020. It has a large collection of works by famous artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Taro Okamoto. In addition to allowing customers to enter the museum, various initiatives are being made. ・ 1 drink included in the admission fee (you can choose matcha in the vessel of a human national treasure artist) ・ Mug painting experience is included in the admission fee (you can take it home in about 10 minutes) ・ Photography is OK (only flash NG) ・ There are works that you can actually touch (works by Taro Okamoto, etc.) ・ Two Buddha statues of nationally designated important cultural properties are on display. Address: 〒413-0014 Shizuoka Prefecture Atami City Nagisa-cho 24-1 Phone number: 0557-27-2411 Access: About 10 minutes by bus bound for Atami Port from JR Atami Station→ get off at "Shinsui Park" → 3 minutes on foot Business hours: 10:00~16:30 (Last reception 16:00) Open open all year Admission: 1400 yen for adults, 1200 yen for high school and university students, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger (with drinks, free for preschoolers) Parking / None (Use of nearby paid P)

Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Iwashina School A school of sea cucumber walls and shrine-like architecture completed in Meiji 13 (1880). Incorporating the traditional architectural methods of Matsuzaki Town and Western architectural styles, it is known as the oldest school building in the Izu area as a masterpiece of wooden architecture. It is a two-story wooden hipped building, the building is symmetrical, and the exterior is a "sea cucumber wall". It is said that the plaque of "Iwashina School" displayed at the main entrance is the calligraphy of Sanjo Sanetomi, the minister of Taisei at the time, and the dragon on it is said to have been carved by Chohachi Irie by borrowing the "chisel" of the ridge beam. It is an impressive building with a Western-style design, and is known in Japan as the second oldest after the former Rikuzawa School in Kofu and the former Kaichi School in Matsumoto, and was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in Showa 50 (1975). In Matsuzaki, there was a high enthusiasm for the promotion of education in the village, and donations were collected for the construction of the school building, and more than 40% of the total construction cost was covered by donations.

Lanterns brightly color the precincts. The photo shows "Osaki Hachimangu" in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture The shrine hall (main shrine, stone room, worship hall) is designated as a national treasure, and is famous for its naked worship at the "Donto Festival" held on January 14 every year.

It is a nationally designated important cultural property in the Imperial Palace, the former Edo Castle Outer Sakurada Gate. The outer Sakurada Gate is famous for the "Sakurada Gate Outside Incident" of the assassination of Naoya Ii by the ronin of the Mito clan in 1860. This incident was caused by the suppression carried out by the shogunate, the "Great Prison of Ansei". After the incident, the authority of the shogunate was lost, and the Edo period, which lasted 265 years, came to an end.

It is a temple called "Korinji" located in the Tome region of Miyagi Prefecture. It was designated as an important cultural property of Miyagi Prefecture in Showa 47, and is said to be the second oldest wooden building in Miyagi Prefecture. During the season, many people gather to catch a glimpse of this beautiful approach, and especially in autumn, the scenery of autumn leaves and ginkgo biloba shows a wonderful view. Depending on the timing, you can see a carpet of red autumn leaves.

Tsumagoro inn Wakihonjin Okuya in Minami Kiso, Nagano Prefecture It is also designated as an important cultural property of the country, and the building of Edo seems to have traveled back in time to the present day as it is. It is said that the light shining into the house shows the role of a sundial.