When you come to Azumino, be sure to look for the mountain "Mt. Ariake."
It has a shape similar to Mount Fuji, and is also called Shinano Fuji. 🗻
This morning, there were no clouds, and it was clearly visible.
It's easy to spot, so give it a try! 😆

📢 Happening today (August 2nd)!
The "Shimoda City Fair" is currently being held at Fujisan Kodomonokuni✨ (until August 30th)
Today, August 2nd and the 30th, we will host special events!

🐢 Display of Loggerhead Turtles (only on August 2nd)
🍊 Sale of Summer Citrus Sour
💧 Sale of Kannon Hot Spring Water
🎐 Windmill Making Experience
🎁 Galapon Lottery, and more

We have activities that the whole family can enjoy😌
For more details, click here👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260731

Hello 😊 This is Waraji in Shosenkyo Gorge. It has been hot every day lately, hasn't it? 🌞💦
Still, the trees, birds, and insects in Shosenkyo seem to be enjoying this season, full of energy today as well. ✨

On the way to Shosenkyo, you can admire the majestic Mount Fuji, and in the valley, you can be healed by the cool streams and deep greenery. 🗻🌿
How about refreshing your mind and body in nature at Shosenkyo? 🍃

After enjoying nature, please take your time to savor a meal at "Waraji". 😊
At Waraji, we serve carefully grilled iwana (sweetfish) raised robustly in the summer streams, one by one. 🐟🔥

The aroma of the perfectly grilled skin and the flavor of the tender flesh.
It's a proud dish that allows you to taste the blessings of nature as they are. 😋✨

You will enjoy your meal in a kominka (traditional house) that has marked 150 years of history. 🏡
The warmth of the wood envelops the space, creating a nostalgic feeling as if time flows slowly. 🌿

Why not forget about the busy days for a moment and spend some time relaxing in nature? 😊

With delicious dishes and a calming view prepared for you,
all of our staff sincerely awaits your visit. ✨🍀

(2026-07-11) Night View of Light Trails on Mount Fuji Climbing Path
One of Life's Unfinished Shots

Photography of Light Trails on Mount Fuji Climbing Path

This time, I took on the challenge
At Yamanakako Hanano Miyako Park, I struggled surrounded by fog
Just around 2:00, as we were starting to pack up, I thought, "Wait? I can see it"
So we changed locations and resumed shooting. I managed to capture something :)

Sajima. I learned about it from someone who has lived in Yokosuka for a long time and decided to visit. What awaited me was a magnificent yet somewhat rustic view. I could see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the sea was beautiful. It’s a lovely place with few people, like a hidden gem. I charged my energy from nature!

🐉✨What if the Dragon God appeared in Shosenkyo Gorge...?✨🐉 This is an AI-generated image inspired by Kakuen Peak, the main peak of Shosenkyo.

Kakuen Peak is a rocky peak approximately 180 meters high, and it is said to have been named after a monk named Kakuen who once practiced Zen meditation at its summit.
Shosenkyo is also said to be a pathway for the flow of good energy known as the "Dragon Vein," which extends from Mount Fuji to the Imperial Palace.
As I recall these stories, I wonder, "If the Dragon God resided on Kakuen Peak, what would it look like...?" This image was born from such imagination.😊

Of course, the Dragon God hasn't actually appeared, but while walking in Shosenkyo, one can often feel a mysterious power and stories within the majestic rocky peaks and canyon scenery.
When you visit Shosenkyo, take a moment to look up at the sky and the rocky peaks, and imagine your own version of a dragon!

*The image is an AI-generated illustration.*

#Shosenkyo #Yamanashi Tourism #Power Spot #AI Art #Generative AI

August 1 (Saturday) Sunset Cruising at Minami Bōsō Tateyama Bay 2026

Located in the south of Boso Peninsula facing Tokyo Bay, Tateyama is a coastal town where you can fully enjoy the scenic views. Join us for an evening cruise that showcases the charm of Tateyama's sea, the sea breeze of the coastal town, and the emotional summer sunset.
Don't miss the magical hour featuring Mount Fuji. Enjoy it along with a buffet on board.
Application → https://bonichi.com/kanko/1327650-2/
Deadline: July 17, 2026 (Friday)
28,000 yen per person (including tax, for high school students and above)
〈Includes boarding fee and dinner (buffet style)〉
*High school students must be accompanied by a guardian. Please apply together.
*Minimum number of participants: 30
Capacity: 70
Reception starts at 17:00, gathering
At “Nagisa Station” Tateyama, 1st floor lounge
(Please check in by 17:40 for boarding)
Organizer: Tateyama Coastal Town Development Research Association
Contact: 090-3206-7814
Vessel cooperation: Triangle Co., Ltd.
Food service: casa fresca
Supported by: Tateyama City Tourism Association
Cooperation: Tateyama City, Tateyama City Passenger Ship Welcome Committee, Tateyama Fisheries Cooperative
Tateyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, Chiba Prefecture Small Business Association Awa Branch
Tateyama Junior Chamber, Bōnichi Newspaper, Core Communication
Registration will close once capacity is reached. Thank you for your understanding.
■Travel Planning and Implementation
Chiba Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-563
Bōsū Nichinichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Bōnichi Tourism
Travel Operations Manager: Naoto Handa
Contact: ☎0470-25-5505
https://bonichi.com/kanko/1327650-2/

At the foot of Mount Fuji lies Lake Motosu. 🗻

Located in Yamanashi Prefecture at an elevation of about 900 meters, Lake Motosu is a rare freshwater diving spot in Japan.

The water in the lake is highly transparent, revealing a serene blue world. 💧

Underwater, you can see fantastical landscapes formed by the eruptions of Mount Fuji, volcanic ash accumulating on the lakebed, and large sunken trees.

In some places, spring water flowing from Mount Fuji emerges from the lakebed.

It offers a tranquility completely different from the sea.
This is a special underwater world connected to the history of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji.

Just a short distance from Tokyo, you can discover landscapes of Japan that you won't encounter through typical tourism. 🇯🇵

Hokulea Shonan offers small-group diving tours in lakes around Mount Fuji and the seas near Tokyo. 🌊

A tour of Lake Motosu is also scheduled for August 9-10, 2026.

Be sure to experience the tranquil blue world at the foot of Mount Fuji. ✨

#Near Tokyo #Nature Experience #Lake Diving #Day Trip #Local Travel #Japanese Scenery

(2026-03-21) Night View II of the Tomei Expressway and Mount Fuji Seen from Satta Pass Observatory
This is a night scene I once photographed
At that time I had no intent to capture Mount Fuji’s slopes; I was simply photographing light-trail nightscapes
I had been waiting for another chance
When a friend gave the go-ahead, I jumped at it and went out
This time I kept shooting until the very last moment when Mount Fuji could be revealed by the morning sun, then combined the images using comparative brightening (stacking)

This is a spring scene viewed from Motohakone in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The combination of Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, fresh green foliage, and a torii (shrine gate) looks like a painting.

I went to Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture for a photo shoot one early morning in February. The sky was clear, and I was able to see the magnificent Mount Fuji. The temperature was below freezing; there was no snow, but a white frost covered the ground. Corn cobs were hung out to dry and gleamed in the morning sun, so I took a shot with Mount Fuji in the background. Japan’s number one Mount Fuji shone brilliantly.

Mount Fuji as seen from Kawaguchiko Bridge over Lake Kawaguchi on a certain day

Mount Fuji Day 2/23

Today's temperature in Minami-Alps City is an astonishing 22°C
Springlike weather 🌸
Unfortunately, Mount Fuji is hidden during the daytime today…

In honor of Mount Fuji Day, please enjoy photos of Mount Fuji taken in the past as seen from Minami-Alps City 🗻

This is Diamond Fuji seen from Tokyo DisneySea with Tokyo Gate Bridge in the foreground.

Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Mount Fuji around 5:00 PM on January 31
Bathed in the setting sun, the lake’s surface was relatively calm
and the reflections were beautiful.
It’s the classic upside-down Mount Fuji scene that makes you want to take a photo.

On a clear, cold winter day, our family enjoyed flying kites in a park with a great view of Mount Fuji.

🗻Let’s watch the Diamond Fuji from the city hall rooftop🗻 The rooftop of Kamagaya City Hall offers a relatively high and clear view within the city, allowing you to see Mount Fuji together with the Tokyo Sky Tree!
About twice a year, at the moment when the sun overlaps Mount Fuji’s summit at sunset, the scene can sparkle like a diamond—this phenomenon is called “Diamond Fuji.” It truly is a work of natural art!✨
Why not enjoy the beautiful scene of Mount Fuji and the setting sun that appears only at this time of year?🌇

Best viewing time
Monday, February 2 — around 4:59 PM
The city hall rooftop opening hours are extended until 5:45 PM (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) through March 31.

Viewing requests
This is not an organized viewing event, so no registration is required.
Equipment taller than 150 centimeters may not be brought in.
Please avoid setting up tripods or leaving them in place for long periods.


Commerce and Tourism Division


https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/diamondfuji/diamond-fuji.html

Mount Fuji and morning mist

This photo was taken at Lake Shojin at sunrise.
I took it by chance on my first visit to see Mount Fuji! It looks like it will be a good year♪

Edogawa riverbank, the ridgeline of Mount Fuji stretches up into the sky

November 15, 2025 Mount Fuji Lake Shoji
I aimed for the few moments just before sunrise to take this photo.
At last the air cleared and I was delighted to see a beautiful Mount Fuji🗻!
The row of boats in the foreground helps create a peaceful lakeside scene.

9:00 AM on November 14, 2025
Mount Fuji and autumn foliage from Koyodai, Narusawamura, Yamanashi Prefecture
I wanted to see the colors spreading from the mountain’s vast base up to its summit!
Waking up early to go was worth it!

Today's Fujikawa Town ☀️
A photo from Oboshi Park, famous for its cherry blossoms today 📷

Fujikawa Town today📷✨

Here is Fujikawa Town from Yakumoike Park today😊
The autumn leaves are starting to change color (photo taken on October 30)

You can relax and spend a quiet time here✨

Yuzu Picking Volunteers Wanted!

We are recruiting yuzu picking volunteers in Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the leading yuzu-producing areas in the Kanto region.

Come and try it for yourself!

I want to enter a photo contest and this is my first posted!

Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi is the best time to visit kochia, so I went to Yamanashi Prefecture.
On this day, there was a time when the moon did not rise, so I thought that I would Squid to take a picture with the starry sky, but unfortunately it was forecast to be cloudy on the day.
After slowly taking a dip in the Hot Spring with a disappointing feeling, I suddenly went outside and looked up at the sky, and it was sunny!
I suppressed my feeling of impatience and headed to Oishi Park by Car and was able to take a picture.
The contrast between the cap clouds over Mt. Mount Fuji, the clouds reflected by the town lights, and the pleasant starry sky creates a good atmosphere, and as a result, it became a very favorite piece of the seasonal scenery and coincidence.

🗻 See 🗻 Diamond Fuji from the rooftop of City Hall

The rooftop of the Kamagaya City Office is relatively tall in the city and has a good view, so you can see the Tokyo Skytree along with Mt. Mount Fuji.
About twice a year, at the moment when the sun rises from the summit of the Mount Fuji and the moment when the sun sets, you can see a scene as if a diamond is shining, and this phenomenon is called "Diamond Fuji". The spectacle of Mt. Mount Fuji and the sun is truly the art of Nature.
Why don't you see the wonderful sight of Mount Fuji and the sunset only at this time of year? ✨

<Best view time>
Saturday, November 8 2025 (Reiwa 7) around 4:29 p.m.
Although it is a closed day, we will open the rooftop because it has been well received!
Opening hours: 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm
*Cancelled in case of rain

<Request for Appreciation>
There will be no Appreciation party, so no application is required.
Equipment with a height of more than 150 centimeters and meters is not allowed.
Do not set up a tripod and leave it for a long time.

[Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division]
https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/diamondfuji/diamond-fuji.html

The only photo ☀️ of the blue sky I took when I climbed Mt. Mount Fuji with seven colleagues from my company
This beautiful blue sky is very memorable 😊
It's an ⛰️ unforgettable view

This is 🌅 the light I saw at Mount Fuji
Seven of my colleagues from the company took on the challenge of climbing Mt. Fuji, and although I felt like I was going to break down on the way, I was able to climb to the top safely, and I was so happy that tears overflowed 😭
I was able to get the long-awaited limited shuin stamp books &shuin stamps at the top of the Mount Fuji, and it was a wonderful memory that I will 😊 never forget

The only two photos I took around the Fuji Five Lakes.
The lake was ✨️ very beautiful.

Snapped at sunrise on August 18, 2023, this photo captures me on Mt. Fuji’s crater, glowing in the morning light. I’ve hiked many of Japan’s famous hundred mountains, but Fuji’s sunrise hits different—sacred, breathtaking, and utterly unforgettable.