The Sapporo Snow Festival is about to open! ❄️ The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Sapporo's major winter events, has been decided to be held at the venue this year after three years of absitation! During the event period of 2023/2/4 (Sat) ~ 2/11 (Sat), the Odori venue will be lined with a variety of snow sculptures from 1 chome ~ 10 chome, and the Susukino venue will also display fantastic ice sculptures. With less than a day left before the event, stay tuned for those who will be walking on the venue for a long time! In the evening, you are welcome to stay at Sapporo Kinyutei and welcome the grand snow festival together!

Introducing the post of the "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN" official account! The fantastic scenery of the snow lantern is beautiful. The light event "Yukitouro" is held at Jozankei Shrine. You can also enjoy snow candles and forest illuminations with the theme of co-creation with nature. ◆Snow Lantern Road 2023◆ 【Exhibition Period】Saturday, January 28 – Saturday, February 4, 2023 【Address】〒061-2302 Hokkaido Sapporo Minami-ku Jozankei Onsen Higashi 3-chome Admission Free Free public parking lot at Sports Park (next to Hotel Milione) is available for 30 cars. 【Access】 Get off at Jotetsu Bus "Jozankei Jinja-mae" Free shuttle bus Please check the official website for details.

Akita Nairiku Line commonly known as Obuchi Curve ... If only it had snowed more...

The long-awaited "Snow Lantern Road" event will be held!!! One of the events I have been waiting for a long time..... From January 28 to February 4, 2023, 1,000 handmade snow candles will be placed at Jozankei Shrine from January 28 to February 4, 2023 ✨. 💓 Don't forget to join us for this unique and welcoming event every winter! Of course, I want to stay at the Jintang Pavilion for one night in the evening! Make yourself a different trip.

This photo was taken at the inner shrine of Kifune Shrine. It was wonderful with more snow than I imagined, quiet and a very fantastic atmosphere.

Lake Chitose Shikotsu The Ice Festival is coming soon! The Chitose Lake Kotsu Ice Festival will be 📅held on January 28~February 23, 2023 Shikotsu-Toya National Park, about 40 minutes by car from Sapporo. The ice sculptures lining the venue are created by spraying and freezing the water of Lake Shikotsu, one of the largest in Japan. Kids are popular with the ice slides, the skating rink where you can run with long boots, and the riding experience around the venue. During the Snow Festival, on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, about 300 fireworks will be fired from 6:30 p.m. to depict the night sky, as well as Japanese taiko drumming performances. Hurry up and arrange a trip to play in Hokkaido~ In the evening, we recommend staying at Sapporo Kinyutei to enjoy your own vacation!

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce Came.ll4's post "Tsuruga Castle in Fukushima Prefecture". The white exterior wall with snow shines even more beautifully. Tsurugajo Castle, located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a historic castle that was designated as a national historic site in 1934. It is also called Wakamatsu Castle or Aizuwakamatsu Castle. Tsuruga Castle has a long history, built about 630 years ago in 1384. After that, it was damaged by a large earthquake, so it underwent a large-scale renovation and was restored to its current appearance. Tsuruga Castle, which is also a symbol of Aizuwakamatsu City, is full of attractions. The red-tiled castle tower is said to be the only castle in Japan that can only be seen at Tsuruga Castle. In addition, the "Tsurugajo Castle Museum" in the castle tower holds various special exhibitions. There is an observation room on the 5th floor of the top, where you can enjoy a superb view of Aizu 360 degrees. At the Tsurugajo Hall at the entrance of the castle, souvenirs and folk crafts are sold, and meals such as local dishes such as wappa rice, sauce katsudon, and Kitakata ramen are also recommended. ◆Tsurugajo◆ 【Address】〒965-0873 Fukushima Prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu City, Ote-cho 1-1 【Access】 → Tokyo Station (Tohoku Shinkansen / 90 minutes) → Koriyama Station Transfer (Banetsu West Line / 60 minutes) → get off at Aizuwakamatsu Station 【Parking lot】Available 360 passenger cars (charged) (Tsurugajo Nishidemaru Parking Lot, Tsurugajo South Exit Parking Lot, Tsurugajo East Exit Parking Lot)

Hakusamu Shrine in Sapporo I visit every morning. The shrine in winter is beautiful. Unless it becomes a very blizzard, I come to say hello every morning. The god of worship is Houji Ōkami Uta Soul Ōkami It seems that there is a benefit of increasing fortune. I feel that they have given me many more benefits than that. I am grateful.

Sapporo International Ski Resort the next day after a lot of snow.

It is the Sapporo TV Tower in a snowstorm.

2022 is coming to an end... Now almost all the major snow resorts are open! Come and enjoy skiing with us! Seize the time and run on the slopes! In the evening, welcome to stay at Jintangting for one night and share the good time of the evening.

Kotobiki Mountain 🗻 in Iinan Town, Shimane Prefecture, is home to Kotobiki Forest Park, which is visited by many skiers. It is very convenient because there are rest houses and rental houses close to the parking lot, so there is a lot of snow ❄️ this year, so ✨ please go out! ?️😉

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "K.Y's post "Matsumoto Castle in the middle of the snow dancing". It's a piece that feels Japan atmosphere in the snow and the scenery of the castle. Matsumoto Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is the oldest castle in the Japan that has a five-story and six-story castle tower and is designated as a national treasure. Before the Sengoku period, it was also called Fukashijo. Matsumoto Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the Japan, is full of attractions. In the Honmaru Garden, which spreads out beyond the entrance Kuromon, you can enjoy flowers such as azaleas, peonies, and wisteria flowers. Another attraction of the five castle towers is the contrast between the jet-black exterior walls and the white plaster at the top of the castle walls. The castle is lit up every day from sunset to 10 p.m. From December 1, 2022 ~ February 28, 2023, "Matsumoto Castle Laser Mapping (Matsumoto Castle ~Ice Crystal Sparkling Water Mirror~)" is also being held. In addition to the castle, we recommend eating and strolling in the castle town of Matsumoto. You can enjoy shops unique to the castle town and tour the samurai area. ◆Matsumoto Castle◆ 【Address】〒390-0873 Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto City Marunouchi 4-1 【Access】 ・Car Nagano Expressway From Matsumoto IC, take National Route 158 toward Matsumoto City area, about 3.5 km (about 20 minutes) ・Train Get off at JR Shinonoi Line "Matsumoto Station" and walk about 20 minutes 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

Snow and illumination In Sapporo, the "Sapporo White Illumination" is held from late November to mid-March every year. Starting with Sapporo Station, many illuminations are lit in front of the Hokkaido Provincial Office and Odori Park, warming the hearts of Sapporo citizens and many tourists.

Introducing a post by the official account of Asahi ASAHI GROUP CHAIN "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN"! The torii gate and snowy scenery are beautiful. Hokkaido Shrine is a popular tourist spot in Sapporo. It is also famous for having five torii gates. It seems that there are benefits of work luck and game luck. Why don't you stop by when sightseeing in Sapporo? ◆Hokkaido Shrine◆ 【Address】〒064-8505 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 【Access】 From Sapporo 【Subway】Get off at Maruyama Koen Station on the Tozai Line → 15-minute walk 【Bus】Get off at JR Bus "Hokkaido Jingu" → 1 minute walk Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "mihyaru" post "At the Snow Festival in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture". The high-quality Amabie snow sculpture is an impressive photo. The Iyama Snow Festival is a snow festival held in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture in mid-February every year. Huge snow sculptures are lined up in the city, and it is an event that represents winter in Iiyama City, which is crowded with many visitors every year. Shinanodaira in Iiyama City is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. The Iyama Snow Festival was started in 1983 with the desire of local youth to revitalize the region by viewing snow, which is a burden on citizens, as a resource. During the event, various events such as restaurants, snow sculpture contests, and photo contests with the theme of the Iyama Snow Festival will also be held. In addition, at the same time as the Iyama Snow Festival, "Kamakura no Sato" and "Kamakura Festival" are also held. ◆Iyama Snow Festival◆ 【Date】Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2023 【Venue】Iiyama City Cultural Exchange Center Nachura (tentative) Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Tatsumi's post "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Sando in Nagano Prefecture". The cedars lined up at both ends are a powerful photo. Togakushi Shrine, located at the foot of Mount Togakushi in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is a shrine dedicated to the gods associated with the "Ten-iwa Tokai Opening Myth". It consists of five shrines, Okusha, Chūsha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha, and has a history of more than 2,000 years since its founding. Among the five shrines, Okusha has the most worshippers. It is also famous for the way from Nakasha to Okusha with more than 200 huge cedar trees. The cedar avenue, which is more than 400 years old, has been designated as a natural monument of Nagano Prefecture. Okusha seems to have benefits such as good luck, fulfillment of wishes, and must-win sports. Togakushi Shrine is said to be one of the three major power spots in Kita Shinano, and one of the attractions is the "Five Shrines Tour" that visits all five shrines. If you complete the worship and the awarding of the red seal, you will receive a "commemorative bookmark for visiting the five shrines" at the awarding office. ◆Togakushi Shrine◆ 【Address】〒381-4193 Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Togakushi 【Access】 From Nagano Station Bus Stop No. 7 (in front of the Alpico Kotsu Bus Nagano Station General Information Center), take the "bound for Togakushi Kogen via Loop Bridge" (about 1 hour) Hokosha: Get off at Togakushi Hokosha Nakasha: Get off at Togakushi Chusha Okusha: Get off at the entrance of Togakushi Okusha Please check the official website for details.

The Sapporo Snow Festival is a snow and ice festival held in early February every year. The "73rd Sapporo Snow Festival" to be held in 2023 is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Sapporo City, and will be held on February 4 (Sat) ~ February 11 (Sat), 2023. Every year, it is held at three venues in Sapporo City: "Odori Venue", "Susukino Venue", and "Tsudomu Venue", but in 2023, the "Tsudomu Venue" has been postponed. The Sapporo Snow Festival has a long history, starting in 1950 when local junior high and high school students exhibited six snow sculptures in Odori Park, and since then the number of participants has gradually increased, and it has become a representative event in Sapporo, visited by about 2 million people. In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the 71st 2021 and 72nd 2022 were canceled for the first time since the Sapporo Snow Festival began in 1950 and were held online. In fiscal 2023, it will be held for the first time in three years. We will introduce the highlights of each venue to everyone. 【Odori Venue】 An outdoor skating rink will be built at the main street venue 1-chome, and various events will be held during the period. There are also rental shoes, so you can feel free to drop by. Fee (60-minute replacement system): 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (elementary school students and younger) At 3-chome HTB PARK AIR Plaza, you can watch snowboarding and freestyle skiing by top Japan athletes on a huge jumping platform with a height of 24 meters and a total length of 65 meters. At 4-chome STV Square, 5-chome Doshin Snow Plaza, 7-chome HBC Poland Square, 8-chome Snow HTB Square, and 9-chome Civic Square, large snow sculptures of about 10 meters have been erected, and you can enjoy a snow and video show using projection mapping. At the "6-chome Citizens' Plaza", the "Hokkaido Food Plaza" is held where popular Hokkaido gourmet foods gather, and you can enjoy the attractive food of Hokkaido with stalls such as ramen, seafood dishes, and meat dishes. 【Susukino Venue】 The Susukino venue is held under the theme of "enjoying ice" and a number of fantastic ice sculptures are lined up. It is lit up when the sun goes down, so you can enjoy it as a photo spot. Access to the Odori Venue, where the Sapporo Snow Festival is held, is a 15-minute walk from Rembrandt Style Sapporo. Please enjoy the "Sapporo Snow Festival" held for the first time in three years. Please check the reservation of Rembrandt Style Sapporo from the official website listed in the profile section. ■Rembrandt Style Sapporo Information■ 【Address】〒064-0807 Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 7-jo Nishi 5-chome 【Phone number】011-522-5746

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Hitoshi Matsubuchi's post "Yokote kamakura" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture". The beautiful pillow and the scenery of the snow sparkling are fantastic. The Yokote Snow Festival (Yokote no Yuki Matsuri) held in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region is held every February as a small New Year event dedicated to the god of water. One of the most popular events in the festival is the Yokote Kamakura. About 100 kamakura with a height of about 3 meters will be made throughout the city. In addition to large kamakura made by craftsmen, there are also mini kamakura made by local elementary school students. Also, in the kamakura, children serve amazake and mochi. It is a traditional festival full of snow country atmosphere that is said to have a history of more than 450 years. In 2023, it is scheduled to be held on February 15 and 16. In order to hold some of the festivals with a reduced number of contents, please check the official website for details. Around Yokote City, there are plenty of hot spring inns such as "Akimiya Hot Spring Village". In conjunction with the festival, why not plan a trip where you can enjoy the nature and taste of Akita Prefecture? ◆Yokote Snow Festival◆ 【Access】 10-minute walk from JR Ou Main Line Yokote Station Free kamakura venue shuttle bus available (17:40~21:00)

I took a star bath in the Mt. Tokachi.

Lake Tazawa. Snow. A world without sound. You can stand there forever... yes, it was cold.

I want everyone to go. It was a hot spring in the middle of winter, which was really, really good. I was very satisfied with the hot spring tour. Warms up from the core. I don't mind mixed bathing at all lol.

Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto It snows several times a year in Kyoto, so the snowy Kinkakuji Temple is rare.

Upside-down Mt. Fuji and Cosmos Flowers in the Morning Autumn cherry blossoms on the shore of Fujikawaguchiko Town In Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture

Snow day at Chureito and Mt. Fuji. Everything is pure white and beautiful. Mt. Fuji is a very popular photo spot. At Yamanashi Prefecture Fujiyoshida City Chureito Niikurayama Sengen Shrine

Winter art Utsukushigahara Highlands shkabra. The joint work of wind and snow always shows us many interesting works.

Dyeing Shkabra At Utsukushigahara Highlands. On a frigid morning, fresh snow crawls in the strong wind, and winter art is dyed beautifully.

Fluffy swan feathers are fluffy lovely diamond Fuji, beautiful Diamond Mt. Fuji can be seen on the shore of Lake Yamanaka every year. Shooting location: Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture

This is one photo taken in Niigata Kagura. The sky is clear and lush, and the powdery snow and faint clouds are like stars shining in the night sky. When the sky is so deep and blue, you can feel the universe while on the ground.