Welcome to the pure Japanese garden "Korakuen Garden". The mosses, hidden beneath the snow, are starting to reveal themselves, glistening in the sunlight and dew. The pure Japanese garden "Korakuen Garden" is located behind Hotel Rimu. It's about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Once you pass through the gate, the sound of leaves rustling and the distant chirping of birds reach your ears. Inside the garden, there are ponds of various sizes, and you can stroll around them at your leisure. You can also enjoy a quiet moment in the gazebo. Korakuen Garden is scheduled to open in mid-May. Admission is free. 📷️ Photo credits to the creatures 🐿️ Instagram @hirok_kato #Korakuen Garden #Pure Japanese Garden

Golden Week is the most beautiful season in Azumino. With the remaining snow on the Northern Alps, sparkling water, and fields full of flowers and greenery, we present the "special scenery" that can only be seen at this time of year. 1. Water Mirror... The best time to see it is early morning. If the wind blows, the surface will be disturbed and you won’t be able to see it! 💦 2. Daio Wasabi Farm... The cold-resistant net is already up. 3. Mount Nagamine... You can drive there, and of course, you can also hike. 4. National Alps Azumino Park... Tulips, rapeseed flowers, and nemophila are in full bloom. 5. Apple orchards in the Misato District... Apple blossoms as far as the eye can see. Why not come to Azumino this Golden Week to capture a "special shot"? The time spent surrounded by water and greenery will surely fill your heart. 😆 We recommend exploring by rental bicycle!

Spring in Yokohama. The nighttime cherry blossom illumination at Sankeien has become so iconic that it can be called a staple. You can enjoy the reflection of the cherry blossoms on the water's surface, making it a place you want to visit for photography every year. The interplay between cherry blossom blooming forecasts and weather predictions. That’s spring in Yokohama.

Thanks to the trajectory of the petals carried by the wind, it feels as if the invisible wind has become visible. SAKURA - Fubuki. I am confident that one day, people from abroad will understand this word.

The cherry blossoms are still beautiful even after they fall. As a Japanese person, I can proudly say that. I captured the moment when the petals scatter, along with the waxing moon. It became a photo that embodies wabi-sabi.

The green season is open. Surrounded by magnificent nature, the Kussharo Prince Hotel is finally resuming operations. Enjoy the lake, sky, greenery, and delicious moments. Experience a special stay exclusive to this season. Reservations can be made through the profile URL. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

Dandelions, representing spring in Japan. I believe the simple colors of yellow and green symbolize spring alongside rapeseed flowers. In a world of yellow and green, my heart feels uplifted.

A field of wild poppies stretches out before you. Combined with the spring sunlight, the canvas painted in just two colors, orange and green, expresses a simple yet pleasant world view.

On April 25th, while strolling through the bicycle plaza, the pink moss phlox was beautiful.

The beautiful sunrise reflected on the water surface at Ukijima. The composition utilizes the reflections of the sky on the water surface, captured through drone photography. Hinogawa Dam, Shiga Prefecture, Ukijima April 2026

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Cherish important moments with a special dish. Our course meals, made with seasonal ingredients, are perfect for anniversaries and rewards. Enjoy a fulfilling time amidst the tranquility of Kussharo. 【Opening Start】 From Saturday, April 25th, during the green season. 【Course Meal Availability】 Available from April to June by reservation only. *The menu will change starting in July. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

On a full moon night. The apricot tree in the garden has started to bloom, where I have been measuring my height against since childhood. Even with my body that has grown quite tall, I can no longer match the height that exceeds the second-floor roof.

On a full moon night. The apricot tree in the garden, which we have measured our heights against since childhood, is starting to bloom.

From the top of the mountain The winding path has become passable as the snow melts. Driving up the unpaved mountain road reveals an open view waiting ahead. In winter, I climbed with my grandfather, and together with a cameraman who was there for filming, we gaze at the distant mountains while feeling the wind. My grandfather was being interviewed, holding a can of coffee in one hand. In between, he was also puffing on a cigarette. Sitting on a stump, he said that staring blankly at the scenery in front of him clears his mind. As I listened to his stories, I thought it would be a nice place to bring a sandwich and read a book. My grandfather, who worked in the mountains, always shows me various landscapes. Driving on the mountain road alone feels a bit scary, especially with the atmosphere that suggests I might encounter a bear, but I felt grateful to discover this wonderful place and the arrival of spring. #At the top of the mountain#On a sunny afternoon #Grandfather#Favorite view

As the air warms up, rainy days become more frequent. Even while walking with a camera, you may find yourself surprised by sudden downpours. When you find a place to shelter from the rain and glance down, you might see a small creature that has also escaped the rain.

A place that many people living in Yokohama may not know. It is the Shanghai Yokohama Friendship Garden. The buildings in Chinese style reflected on the water are beautiful, changing dramatically with the seasons, from cherry blossoms in spring to cumulonimbus clouds in summer. It is one of the recommended spots in Yokohama.

Spring – the height that has been surpassed. Just a few days ago, there was no shepherd's purse. With the colors of the purple dead-nettle added, the earth is beginning to don its spring attire.

A season lacking in the colors of the earth. With the blooming of the plum blossoms, winter seems to change its name to "early spring." The blue sky and plum blossoms. And the vivid contrast of the long-tailed tit has painted a "sign" in the cold air.

It's not just about "eating." The scenery, the air, everything becomes a feast. A dish enjoyed at the Kussharo Prince Hotel restaurant offers a luxurious experience that captures the charm of Hokkaido. In the leisurely flow of time, your heart will also be filled. 【Opening for the Green Season starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026】 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

Among the small flowers that begin to bloom in spring, the charm of the shepherd's purse is particularly captivating. The reason may be that it resembles a tree bearing hearts.

A single sparrow. During the colorless winter season, the camellias begin to bloom, marking the start of a change in the seasons. In a way that takes over from the camellias, the camellia flowers bloom, making spring palpable for the people. A sparrow still dressed in winter attire is so small that it can perch on two leaves, becoming a tiny symbol of spring.

Dandelions blooming along the irrigation canal🌼 Sparkling like the sun✨️ Nourishing my heart, I feel ready to tackle tomorrow again👍 Wishing everyone a wonderful end to the weekend🌿

Despite the powerful buzzing sound it makes, this round-bodied bee has large eyes and is known as the bumblebee. Somehow charming, this bee is in its mating season during spring.

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Nemophila Edition" The nemophila fields in National Alps Azumino Park, located in Horikane and Hotaka District, are at their peak blooming 😄 With 32,000 nemophila plants ♫ They have appeared in the Den'en Bunka Zōn at Hotaka-guchi 😆 A beautiful blue carpet is spreading out!❗️

Azumino: A Floral Trio 'Canola Flower Edition' The canola flower fields in the Horigane and Hotaka areas of National Alps Azumino Park are in full bloom! 😄 Five million canola flowers are spreading across the fields! ♪ A yellow carpet stretches as far as the eye can see! 😆

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Tulip Edition" The tulip fields in National Alps Azumino Park, Horigane and Hotaka District are in full bloom! 😄 With 130 varieties and 260,000 tulips 🌷 You can enjoy a colorful display of tulips throughout the vast park! ♪ Today and tomorrow, as well as during Golden Week, the Azumino Park Craft Marche Spring is also being held Food trucks and craft shops will be there too Bring the whole family along! 😆

The scenery of Azumino, with its beautiful fresh greenery.

Water has started to fill the rice fields in Azumino that have been plowed. The season of Azumino's breathtaking scenery, "Suikyo," is just around the corner.😊

The fresh green sprouts have begun to emerge in Azumino. The clear water flows from wasabi fields and trout farms that utilize spring water.