[Ski resort photo] The weather in Gokase Town today is overcast, it ☁️ has been raining and snowing since the morning, and it is 🥶 still cold By the way, the other day, the Paradise Course 1,000m ski finally opened at Gokase Highland Ski Resort ⛷️✨ Currently, unfortunately, only 500m skiing is due to Lift malfunction, but we are rushing to restore it, so please 🥹🙏 resume Thereare is a photo of a ski resort that I took the other day, so I will post it 📸💫 The blue sky and pure white ice are very beautiful 😳 This year's ski resort is in excellent condition compared to every year, so please come and 🤗 visit Gokase Highland Ski Resort In addition, the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account is currently looking for ❄️ winter photos of Gokase Town as "Winter Gokase 2025"! It doesn't matter 📸 if it's a photo of a ski resort or a photo that shows a little winter scenery For details, please see the posts pinned to your profile screenWe 🙏 are ✨ looking forward to receiving many applications

・Senninzuka Park Campsite \Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ It is a quiet campsite with a wonderful seasonal view of the Central Alps shining on the surface of the lake. Senninzuka Park is a Nature Park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town. During the Sengoku period, a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle fell due to the invasion of the Oda army There is a the vicinity, so it is Tradition that the soldiers who died at that time and their weapons were buried in this place There are. It is said that because of this, it came to be called the Mound of a Thousand People, or "Sennin Mound". Nowadays, you can enjoy various ways depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms blooming around Jogaike, auto camping grounds, and mallet golf courses. Winter camping is also possible. Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 3017-124 Phone: 0265-86-6764 Regular holiday: Tuesday Website:https://www.senninzuka.site//

Crane roost in the frigid cold In the frigid early morning, the roost of the cranes that spring up in the river mist is covered with frost. The frost is dyed in the Sunrise and the cranes begin their activities

Red-crowned crane chirping Tsugai red-crowned cranes chirp to confirm their love for each other

JA/🇯🇵 EN Mysterious Cute Dango Fish 🍡 As the name suggests, it has a round body like a dango and eyes with crisp eyes. With its tiny and adorable appearance, the dango fish captures the hearts of divers every year. He is now an idol in the ❤️ diving world During this season, when the appearance rate increases from winter to spring, social media is filled with photos of dango. There are a wide variety of colors such as red, green, and pink, and one of the One of the attractions is that they show different expressions as they grow! !️ Baby Dango Exclusive! Circle 👼 of Angels Juvenile dango fish are only about 3~5 mm small. What can only be seen at that period is the pattern on the head called the "angel ring". This white ring, exclusive to Baby Dango, disappears as it grows, making it Popular with camera divers! !️📷👍 ------------------------------------- Mysterious and Adorable Dango Fish🍡 The 'Dango' in Dango Fish is named after the Japanese word for dumplings (odango🍡). True to its name, with a round, plump body that looks just like a dumpling and adorable round eyes, the Dango Fish captures the hearts of divers every year. It's now a true idol in the diving world! During winter to spring, when their appearance becomes more frequent, social media is flooded with photos of Dango Fish. Their charm lies in their vibrant color variations—red, green, pink, and more—and the unique expressions they show at different stages of growth! “Baby Dumpling Fish Exclusive: Angel Ring👼” Baby Dumpling Fish are astonishingly tiny, measuring only about 3–5 mm. One special feature you can only see during this stage is the "Angel Ring," a distinctive white circle on its head. This exclusive pattern disappears as they grow, making them incredibly popular among camera-loving divers eager to capture this fleeting moment‼️📷👍 . . 💬 Let us know in the comments:
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Tag your friends and plan your next adventure! . . . Come dive with us 😍 "Hokule’a Shonan,” we invite you to embark on unforgettable diving adventures.🇯🇵🌊🗻 We offer a range of experiences, including Discover Scuba Diving for beginners, 3-day PADI certification courses, and special tours to explore the stunning seas of Japan throughout the seasons.🌸 . . 📍Hokule’a Shonan @hokulea_divejapan 🚃Direct from JR Tokyo Station! Just 1 hour and a 3-minute walk from JR Hiratsuka Station. . .

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】 Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city For details🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/...

At the Forest Park, which can be reached on foot from the center of Monbetsu City, a volunteer guide held a snowshoe picnic. The weather on this day was sunny, the temperature was minus 3 degrees Celsius, and the conditions were perfect for winter Activities. There is a large pond in the center of and forest park, and you can stroll around it for about 40 minutes on snowshoes. During breaks, we had a short but enjoyable time, such as drinking freshly ground coffee and talking nonsense. A "snowshoe picnic" Subject the general public will also be Implementation, so please join and apply.

Sunrise rising from Lake Kussharo seen from Bihoro Pass Before dawn, standing on the Bihoro Pass with a frigid wind of 20 degrees below zero Sunrise rises over Nakanoshima Island on the frozen Lake Kussharo as the eastern sky begins to turn white The coming light illuminates the wind and snow crests

Frost dyed in the Sunrise Extremely cold dawn at 20°C below zero The Sunrise dyes the misty ice of the Tsurui Village Snow River in Hokkaido red

Sunset in the village of Echichu Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu When the sun goes down, night falls, and the houses are lit up The lives of the people are still preserved here

Fuji at Dawn View of Fuji over Lake Motosu from Lake Motosu Observation Park before dawn The foothills are dyed orange, and the surface of the lake is also dyed orange The sun is coming up soon

This is the Notsuke Peninsula at the end of the earth Across the Nemuro Strait is Kunashiri Island, which is occupied by Russia Yezo sika deer were standing in the sunset on the cold wind-swept Coast

Snowy Morning Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan. On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan. The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

JA/🇯🇵 EN 🌊 Let's explore Miyagawa Bay! 
 Continuing from last time, this time we will introduce "Miyagawa Bay"! The fascinating world of ✨ the sea can be reached in about 90 minutes from Tokyo It is 🤿🐟 a Spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike 📖 Be sure to 👉 check out the highlights on the slides ------------------------------------- EN: 🌊 Explore Miyagawa Bay! Following up on the previous post, we'd like to introduce "Miyagawa Bay", this time! Discover a stunning underwater world just 90 minutes from Tokyo.✨ Perfect dive for divers of all levels! 🤿🐟 📖 Swipe through to see highlights and must-dive posts! 👉 . . 💬 Let us know in the comments:
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Tag your friends and plan your next adventure! . . . Come dive with us 😍 "Hokule’a Shonan,” we invite you to embark on unforgettable diving adventures.🇯🇵🌊🗻 We offer a range of experiences, including Discover Scuba Diving for beginners, 3-day PADI certification courses, and special tours to explore the stunning seas of Japan throughout the seasons.🌸 . .

While taking a walk in the snow A cat looking at the falling snow. I took a picture of two cute cats 💕(୨୧❛ᴗ❛) 📷 🐈️🐈️🐾🐾🌨️☃️❄️

【Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna ❄️✨ in winter】 On the day during the three-day holiday, it was Today sunny Town CityFrom the morning, the Northern Alps looked beautiful, ☀️ so I went to Lake Aoki expecting the three mountains of Hakuba that can be seen beyond Lake Aoki, 😊 and the lake surface was a little wavy, but the blue sky and the three snow-capped Hakuba mountains were reflected At 🏔✨ the "ao LAKESIDE CAFE" that just opened in 2024 last year, you can enjoy the scenery of the lake. You can enjoy Meals and café timeThe 😌 Lake Nakatsuna next door is a Spot for Japanese smelt fishing on the iceThe ban has not been lifted in the past few years due to the warm winter, 🎣 but what about this year? Activities 🔽🔽🔽 in Town https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

EN/🇯🇵 EN Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️ Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round? Of course, you can also dive in winter! ❄️✨ Wearing a dry suit, a suit in the winter period when the body does not get wet, is a perfect measure against the cold. You can comfortably venture in the sea even in the cold season! 👍😃 This photo shows the Popular "Drift Ice Diving" that can be experienced in Shiretoko, 🧊🧊 Hokkaido Limited to February and March, this is a special experience where you can explore the mysterious world under the ice floe that you can't usually see! !️ Why don't you create unforgettable diving memories together in the sea of Japan, which is full of the charm of the four seasons? All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! ❤️ --------------------------- EN: Diving in winter?! ❄️⛄️ Did you know that you can enjoy diving in Japan all year round? Yes, even in winter!❄️✨ By wearing a dry suit, a winter diving suit that keeps your body dry, you can stay warm and comfortable while exploring underwater—even during the colder months!👍😃 The photos here are from Shiretoko, Hokkaido, where you can experience the incredibly popular "Drift Ice Diving." 🧊🧊 From February to March only, you can explore the mystical world beneath the drift ice—a rare and extraordinary adventure. Why not create unforgettable memories with us, diving in Japan’s ocean filled with seasonal wonders? Our team eagerly awaits your visit‼️❤️ . . 💬 Let us know in the comments😃: Would you like to dive in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your friends who love the ocean and start planning your next unforgettable adventure today! . . Come dive with us 😍 At "Hokule’a Shonan," we invite you to embark on unforgettable diving adventures.🇯🇵🌊🗻 We offer a range of experiences, including beginner-friendly Discover Scuba Diving, 3-day PADI certification courses, and exclusive seasonal tours to explore Japan’s stunning seas. Take the first step toward an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨ . .

JA/🇯🇵 EN This is really Tokyo! ?️ This is in 🏝️✨ the beautiful sea of Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo In the rich sea brought about by the blessings of the Kuroshio Current, I met 🐢💙 a sea turtle swimming gracefully How divine! !️ Let's experience it together! !️🤿 ------------------------------------- EN: Is this really Tokyo⁉️ Here, beneath the waters of Tokyo's Izu Oshima. 🏝️✨ In this rich ocean blessed by the Kuroshio Current, I encountered a sea turtle gliding gracefully. 🐢💙 How divine‼️ Come and experience this mystical world together‼️🤿 💬 Let us know in the comments😃: Would you like to dive in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your friends who love the ocean and start planning your next unforgettable adventure today! . . Come dive with us 😍 At "Hokule’a Shonan," we invite you to embark on unforgettable diving adventures.🇯🇵🌊🗻 We offer a range of experiences, including beginner-friendly Discover Scuba Diving, 3-day PADI certification courses, and exclusive seasonal tours to explore Japan’s stunning seas. Take the first step toward an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨ . .

Enjoy the winter nature of Drift Ice Park "Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Winter Land 2025" Period: January 25 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon) Monbetsu during this period is the peak season of "drift ice tourism". If you're lucky, you'll even catch a glimpse of the ice floes that crash along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. 【Snow Rafting & Banana Boat】 〇期間〇 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. 〇Fee〇 Common to Adult and Children "Short Course" (about 1km) 500 yen ・ A course from the Aozora Exchange Hall to turn around the wildflower square. "Drift Ice Course" (about 3km) 1,000 yen ・ A long course from the Aozora Exchange Center to the hills of Rappa. ・ Banana boat = 3 seaters ・ Rafting = 5 people (up to 3 high school students and older, total weight 300 kg or less) ・Children in the lower grades of elementary school and younger must ride with their parents. * If a preschooler is riding, the speed will be slowed down. ・We will guide you in the order of reception. ・Advance reservations are not accepted. [Walking Skiing & Snow Shoe] 〇期間〇 During the period Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. 〇Fee〇 Free 〇Size〇 For general use, for juniors (no infants) * You can also bring your own. Use it in the list of users. 【Snow Play Square】 〇期間〇 During the period 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. 〇Venue〇 Aozora Exchange Hall side green stage At the Aozora Exchange Hall, we will open a plaza where you can fully enjoy Monbetsu in winter, such as making bobsleigh and snowmen. There is also a rental of res and snowball making machines. (You can bring your own) 【Venue and Inquiries】 Hokkaido Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Aozora Exchange Hall 〒094-0023 101-6 MotoMonbetsu, Monbetsu City, Hokkaido Phone (0158)27-4560

January 1, 2025 First sunrise. On days when the cold is severe Because the water temperature in the river is higher A fog called a qi storm is generated. It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

【Gokase Highland Ski Resort】 Today I went up 📸❄️ to Gokase Highland Ski Resort to shoot Ingredients The temperature at 7:00 in the morning was -14 degrees Celsius,🤣 which makes me laugh because it's a little cold that I don't 🤷 ♀️ understand lol. However, the Slope conditions of the ski resort are not extremely ⛷️✨ windy, and the snow quality is smooth powder snow🤩 Local junior high school students also came as part of the class today, and they enjoyed 🥰 skiing and snowboarding comfortably Even so, the scenery of the ski resort under the blue sky is really beautiful, it 🥹✨ is really like another world, and when you look at it, you will be sucked in ... 😳 You can look down on the mountains in the distance, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗ Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m., the long-awaited "Paradise Course 1,000m Run" will finally open 🤩 💪 The Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association is currently looking for 🤗 photos of Gokase in winter as part of the "Winter Gokase 2025 Campaign" There are also gifts, so when you go to the ski resort, please take many winter photos within a safe range, such as on the way, and apply 🙏✨ For details, please see 💡 the posts pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account profile screen

JA/🇯🇵 EN 🌊 I can't believe there was such a place! ⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️ Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture. Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you! You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α. It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay. 📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️ Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area. The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula! It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike Please look forward to it! ------------------------------- EN: 🌊 Who Knew? ⬇️ Did you know there’s an underwater world like this near Tokyo? ⬇️ Just an hour from central Tokyo, Kanagawa’s diving areas are waiting for you. When it comes to diving in Japan, most people think of Okinawa. But Kanagawa boasts 8 unique areas and 14 incredible dive spots! You can enjoy a day trip with diving and more, or even make it a weekend getaway for a full adventure. 📲 Swipe through the slides to discover the charm of these spots! Starting next time, we’ll introduce each diving spot area by area. First up, we’re featuring Miyagawa Bay on the Miura Peninsula! A perfect spot for both beginners and experienced divers alike✨ Stay tuned!

【🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024🍁 Result Announcement】 Thank you for waiting! !️ Announcement of 🥳🎉 the results of "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" This time, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results 【🥇 Gold Prize】Unoko Falls @san.shimako.1105 (2nd photo) 【🥈 Silver Prize】Josenji Temple Mr. @gokase_pan (3rd photo) 【🥉 Bronze Prize】Shirataki Mr. @niidome2110 (4th photo) Unoko Falls, Josenji Temple, Shirataki... and the Autumn leaves spot representing Gokase were awarded 👏❗ respectively All of the works were 🥹✨ wonderful, bringing out the charm of the scenery and the unusual expression Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated Best regards for the Implementation of the "Winter Gokase 2025" campaign is still underway, so please 💫 join 🥰 us

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting. Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen. I have an empty Highlands all to myself. Welcome to the special seats!

【Winter Rekifune River 2025】 2025 has begun! We look forward to working with you again this year! This year, the cold seems to be more severe than last year, and the Rekifune River, which streams through the center of Taiki Town, is also frozen in a larger area than last year. If you put it side by side with the photo from the same period last year, it looks like a different river! Scene of the river freezing is also unique to areas where the cold is severe. Click here for Tourist Information of Taiki Town! ↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

🌊 Impression by the abundant coral 🌳 and oversized cat sharks! !️ An extraordinary experience 🤿 in the sea of Fukuura Only 40 minutes 🚗✨ by car from the shop in Hiratsuka I've been diving in Fukuura, Kanagawa Prefecture! 🌟 Reaffirming the potential of the sea in Kanagawa! !️ The transparency on this day is a whopping 15m! !️ Impression by the energetic corals spreading out in the clear blue sea, I couldn't ✨ stop being excited, thinking, "Maybe one day 🪸 Fukuura will be surrounded by coral reefs like Hachijojima." Plus, the biggest surprise of the day was an oversized cat shark 🐱! I was also able to 😊 find cat shark eggs nearby. Winter is the season when encounters with sharks and rays increase, and the charm of this season is that 👏 there are new discoveries every time Just by entrusting myself to the beautiful blue sea, I had a blissful time that healed my mind and body. ❄️ Winter is the best time to dive! !️ Gari diving in the cold season is actually the best season to enjoy the beauty of the sea to the fullest, as the transparency in the water is much higher. Why don't you take this opportunity to dive together and experience a world of surprise and impression? There is a to everyone who participated. 😃 Let's take a peek into the extraordinary world in the nearby sea this weekend! !️ We look forward 💙 to your participation ・ ・ 🌼 Advantageous Campaigns 🌼 It's time ✨ to start something new Now, to the diver of your dreams! 🉐57,250 yen →39,000 yen Refer-a-Friend Campaign ✌️ Let's dive together! 🉐 5,000 yen discount for everyone Experience Diving Campaign 🌻 In the most beautiful sea of the year! 🉐19,800→14,300 yen