🍡 Model Course to Enjoy Sakai's Cool Summer Sweets ~Chubu Area~

🌞 Sweets ♪ that you will want to eat in summer
Enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area, eat cool and delicious Sweets, and survive ♪ the summer

This time, we will introduce a short model course (Kanmoat Chubu area) where you can enjoy Sweets shops and Sightseeing spots ✨

《Course (2)》
Course to learn about the history of the Kanmoat area and enjoy cool Sweets (📍 Chubu area)

(1) Honganji Temple Sakai Betsuin
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(2) Myokuni Temple
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(3) Cool Sweets Shop
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(4) Kaiguchi Shrine

・Rosier ( @rosier_fruits Parfait)
・Tenjin Mochi (@tenjinmochi Throat White Ball Shiruko Mochi)
・Maruichi Confectionery ( @maruichikashiho Anmitsu (sweet bean jam))
・SAKAINOMA café Kuma (@sakainoma Float)
・Cafe Lapin (Oyster Ice)

🔍 For details, 「️ search "Sakai's Summer Cool Sweets Special Feature ~ Kanmoat Area" ✳️

🍧 Model Course to Enjoy Sakai's Cool Summer Sweets ~Southern Area~

🌞 Sweets ♪ that you will want to eat in summer
Enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area, eat cool and delicious Sweets, and survive ♪ the summer

This time, we will introduce a short model course (Kanmoat southern area) where you can enjoy Sweets shops and Sightseeing spots ✨

《Course (2)》
Course to learn about the history of the Kanmoat area and enjoy cool Sweets (📍 Chubu area)

(1) Sakai Risho no Mori
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(2) Sen Rikyu Mansion Ruins
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(3) Cool Sweets Shop
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(4) Nanjong Temple

・Kanbukuro (ice walnut mochi)
・BLUE KETTLE ( @bluekettle.sakai gelato)

🔍 For details, 「️ search "Sakai's Summer Cool Sweets Special Feature ~ Kanmoat Area" ✳️

✳️ Model Course to Enjoy Sakai's Cool Summer Sweets ~Northern Part Area~

Sweets ♪🍨 that you will want to eat in summer
Enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area, eat cool and delicious Sweets, and survive ♪ the summer

This time, we will introduce 🍧 a short model course (Kanmoat Northern part area) where you can enjoy Sweets shops and Sightseeing spots

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《Course (1)》
History of iron processing and cool Sweets Course (📍 Northern part area)

(1) Takayuki Sakai Knife Gallery
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(2) Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum
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(3) Cool Sweets Shop
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(4) Iron blacksmith house

✤・Tsubo City Tea Honpo (Oyster Ice)
✤・Ume Plum
✤・D.. Labo (Açaí Bowl)
✤・Sunrise Confectionery Shop (Water Manju)

🔍 For details, 「️ search "Sakai's Summer Cool Sweets Special Feature ~ Kanmoat Area" ✳️

Special Exhibition 🎨 "Mucha and Yumeji STYLE of BEAUTY" ✨

📅August 23 (Sat) ~ November 30 (Sun)
⏰9:30~17:15 (Last admission 16:30)
📍 Sakai Anphonse Mucha Museum (Sakai City Cultural Museum)

(1) An unprecedented two-person exhibition of "Mucha and Yumeji"!
This is a two-person exhibition on an unprecedented scale, realized with the special cooperation of the Yumeji Township Museum of Art, which boasts the largest collection of Yumeji works, including Many flesh brush paintings.

(2) The beauty of the gesture "Yume 2 style beauty" and the beauty of the pose "Mucha style"
With the keywords "the beauty of everyday gestures" and "the beauty of the ideal pose," we compared the images of two women. Gari compares the works of the two artists in the same space.

(3) Beautiful! Cute! The design of the two overflows!
We will introduce the diverse design work of two pioneers of graphic designers.

🎣 Sakai Tourism Concierge participated in the Sakai Daiyu Night Market! 🎆

On Saturday, July 26, the Sakai Tourism Concierge participated in the Sakai Oyu Night Market!
Thank you for ✨ visiting us
At the 🐟 Sakai Daiuo Night Market, we held a fish auction and 🎵 PR for Sakai on stage, and it ended with a great success!
We look forward ✨ to seeing you next time at the Sakai Festival in October

At one point, there was an existential crisis
Mika-day Fireworks Festival (Shizuoka)

Fireworks over the water on the lake is a really nice fireworks festival
It is a fireworks festival that I hope will continue in the future

Summer in Japan is all about fireworks
We enjoyed fireworks in the hot summer again this year

Above all
The 3-shaku ball at the Gamagori Festival was Powerful

【The 2nd "Amakusa Reihoku Literature Walk" Sightseeing Walking Route Creation Workshop was Held in 🎊】

Last week, on August 21, the second Workshop was held in ✨ to formulate a sightseeing walking route where you can enjoy the "Literary Treasures of Reihoku" in order to make the Spots and heritage related to literature remaining in Reihoku Town a new Tourist Resource
Held in for the second time with the aim of revitalizing tourism "created together with Local people", and the more we dug, the darker the time when 👏 "literary treasures of Reihoku" were unearthed. In particular, this time, Mr. Kanzaki, the president of the Guide Association, projected images from the participants, and the participants experienced a careful guide explanation as if it were a real walk, and it was a great Excitement ♪ with the participants who were able to get to know the Locals again

The next Workshop will be Held in on Thursday, September 25 at 2pm~3pm!!
We are planning a fun workshop with a lot of such as digging with a focus on "literature" and the history of Reihoku Town, so please 👀 join us
* We are planning to recruit participants on our website in early September.

We are also looking for ideas and information from those who cannot participate in the workshop to formulate walking routes. Please cooperate with the questionnaire survey from the information column of our website!

Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Ogata ☎0969-31-1136
* This Workshop is Held in at the Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Subsidy Project in 2025 (Reiwa 7).

"Sunflower field" next to the Roadside Station Horigane Product Center in Azumino
It's past its Best time to visit, but you can still enjoy it
On a hot day, you Squid try the popular Locally Produced blueberry at the center's "Kaasan's Omusubi Shop" and soft serve ice cream made with homemade jam made with summer and autumn strawberries
It is a Gastronomical delicacies that you want to taste while looking at the sunflower field

*Photo taken on August 15

This year, I am able to post about this one of the best fireworks festivals in Nagano Prefecture thanks to all the sponsoring companies, fireworks artists, everyone who purchased tickets, and the Locals in the Suwa area! There is a really! !️

Located in every year on August 15 in Suwa City. With the help of the executive committee of the Scene of "Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa", we received 🎆 fireworks image
Suwa Lake is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, so the reverberation and impact of the sound is amazing! It's a power that you can never experience anywhere else!!
If you haven't been here yet, or if you're a little curious, please come and ✨ visit Suwa Lake next year We look forward to seeing you!!

https://suwako-hanabi.com/

Photo taken at the Toyota Oiden Fireworks Festival.

When I think of summer in Japan, I immediately associate it with fireworks.
When I captured these fireworks on camera, I felt something special and artistic, different from the fireworks I had seen before.
A single large flower blooms majestically and small fireworks such as green and blue.
I'm sure this work would be possible without all these fireworks.
Impression of the efforts and sense of the fireworks master so far.

Diving connects the 🌏 world

Hello. This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan

The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Izu Marine Park (IOP)" in Higashi-Izu.
This time, we had guests from Spain and guests from the United States living in Japan. It was a 🤿✨ very international dive

On the day of the dive, we were divided into two teams: the experience diving team and the fun dive team.
The experience diving team started by snorkeling and getting used to the sea. Scene observed colorful fish in a shallow area with high transparency, and the guests seemed 😄 to be having a lot of fun
After that, I tried to breathe in water for the first time. I was a little nervous at first, but I soon got used to it and was able to dive calmly. In addition, I tried water photography, and I was able to enjoy 👏 it with so much leeway that I couldn't believe it was the first time

The Fun Dive Team aimed for Izu Marine Park's Specialties "Water Post".
Meter under the seabed, you can 📮✨ actually post a postcard to this post and the postcard will really reach the other party. Those who receive it will surely be surprised.
In addition, this time, a guest who enjoys drawing also tried drawing in water. It was a special and luxurious time to enjoy diving and art at the same time.

There is a very much to 🙏 everyone who participated this time
Once again, I felt 🌏 that diving is an Activities that connects the world
It is a great pleasure for us to be able to connect across borders through the sea.

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🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a small-group dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we convey the beauty and enjoyment of Nature through diving. Held in tours and courses for more than 300 days a year, mainly in the Izu, Manazuru, and Shonan areas, including in Okinawa and overseas. We value polite support so that beginners can participate with peace of mind.

From now on, all the staff will do their best to guide 🌊✨ you so that more people can know about the beautiful sea of Japan
Let's experience a new world together!

Instagram: @hokulea_divejapan

#DiveJapan #UnderwaterPost #ScubaLife #ScubaAdventure #FunDive #DiscoverScuba #BeginnerFriendly #DiveExperience #ExploreTheBlue #OnlyInJapan #HokuleaShonan #DivingConnectsTheWorld #OceanLovers #JapanDiving #ScubaCommunity

[Phantom road "Chobochinai routes" will open again this year for a limited time]
The "phantom road" Chobochinai routes, which has been closed for a long time, will open a little earlier this year as well!
📅 Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00~

■ What is the Phantom Path?
This road is only open for about one month from mid-September to mid-October every year
It is a very limited route.
It is called the "phantom road" because it can be passed only when the water level is at its lowest.
Especially in early October, it coincides with the Best time to visit of Autumn leaves, and it is a popular Spot that is visit by many people from inside and outside Hokkaido.

📌 Opening section
Route 1116 (Chobochinai Gate to Higashikawa Kita Line 7 Gate)

📅 Opening date and time
Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 a.m.
* Thereare may be changed or canceled depending on weather and road surface conditions.
* The timing of the winter closure is undecided at this time.

🚧 Attention
The sidewalks are not Maintenance, and There are are narrow in some places.
Please be careful of passing each other, sharp curves, and road surface conditions between cars.

While enjoying the Nature of the East River, please drive safely.

PS. The photos were taken in the past.

【Breaking News】Introducing ✨ the Held in Information of the "119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival" to be Held in on 11/23 (Sunday / holiday)

1 Outline of Noh and Kyogen
【Held in】11/23 (Sun)
【Held in time】Launch starts at 18:00
【Held in Place】West side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge Rhino River No. 2 Green Area
Number of launches: Approx. 10,000

2 Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival Paid Bleachers
You can enjoy the very impressive Nagano Ebisu Smoke Fire Festival up close!
There are various types of paid bleachers available, so you can buy the type of seat that suits you.

[Sales period]
Early bird sale 9/1 (Mon) 10:00~
General sale 11/1 (Sat) 10:00~
[How to apply]
(1) Ticket Pia website
➁ Multi-copy machine at Seven-Eleven stores

3 Crowdfunding
Please cooperate with us to support the Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival. There are also courses where you can get a limited thank-you gift!

【Application Period】8/20 (Water) 12:00 ~ 11/28 (Fri) 23:59
【How to apply】Apply from the special site "Ubugoe"
【Thank-you gifts】Limited paid bleachers, Original shichimi cans of Nemoto Hachimanya Sogoro, Shuin stamps, Nagano Famous Confectionery, etc.

*For details, please visit the official website.

#Ebisu Ko #Nagano Ebisu Ko Smoke Fire Festival #Fireworks Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

This photo was also taken at the Flower Culture Garden. Various wind chimes were displayed everywhere. The tone was so pure that even I, who usually listen to music while shooting, involuntarily took off my earphones. It is a piece of confidence that I used as much as I could use the techniques that I could use in the shooting.

Nishi-Izu's Tourist Information is [@nishiizu.kankou]
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Sunset No.1 in Japan Events a total of four days of fireworks over two weeks, Held in in Nishi-Izu Town and Dogashima Hot Spring Village.
Against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset called the magic hour after sunset, a condensed Powerful Presence fireworks is launched in about 10 minutes. Enjoy the autumn fireworks in Dogashima with your family and friends.
〜Held in Information〜
[Held in days] Held in for 4 days!
Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Sunday, September 28, 2025
Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5
【Held in time】17:45~ about 10 minutes
【Held in】Dogashima Park
【Car parking lot】Approx. 200 cars
Dogashima Park, Sunset Plaza Dogashima (2nd and 3rd Car Parking Lots), Former Rannosato Car Parking Lot
[Remarks]
Postponement in case of light rain or stormy weather to the day after the last day
In case of Postponement, we will inform you on the Tourism Association social media
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【Nishiizu Tourism Association】
2910-2 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka
📞0558-52-1268

This is a photo of when I went to the wind chime temple in Uji. The Scene with beautiful wind chime such as blue and red are lined up in an orderly manner is also beautiful, but when the wind blows and the wind chime illuminated by the sun, it is beautiful and I felt cool. In addition, there are teru teru bozu and sunflower wind chimes that you won't notice unless you look closely, so you can enjoy it both visually and audibly!

This is a photo of when I went to the wind chime temple in Uji. The Scene with beautiful wind chime such as blue and red are lined up in an orderly manner is also beautiful, but when the wind blows and the wind chime illuminated by the sun, it is beautiful and I felt cool. In addition, there are teru teru bozu and sunflower wind chimes that you won't notice unless you look closely, so you can enjoy it both visually and audibly!

【👒 Summer Gokase 2025 Application Photo Introduction (1)👒】

Here are the application photos posted on the "#Summer Gokase 2025" currently being held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association!

Dear @goto0619,
Dear @niidome2110,
Dear @sakai_0808,

Thank you for 😆✨ posting
We are still looking for works!

<How to apply> (Application period ~ 9/15)
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and post 📸 it with the hashtags "#Summer Gokase 2025" and "#Gokase"
We look 🙇 ♀️✨ forward to receiving your application

"Shinshu Shinmachi Rokaku Lake Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival"
Held in today 8/15 (Friday)!
While eating delicious food, you can enjoy it up close as if you were looking up at the fireworks!
Specialties Genghis Khan can also be purchased in the stall area!

*Please check the official website for details.

#Lake Rokaku Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival #Shinshu Shinmachi

【Climbing 👟 Shiraiwa for the first time in a long yellowtail】

From the 13th ~ 17th, the town road Honyashiki / Namiki Line became passable for both general cars, so I left my Car at the Gokase Highland Skiing Resort Skiing Center and climbed 💪 up to ShiraIwayama (rocky mountain)

The management road to the Skiing Resort is not passable for general cars, so we first aimed ✨ for the Burdockhata Trailhead on foot

After about 30 minutes of walking, we arrived at 💡 the Burdockhata Trailhead
From there, I climbed 😊 Shiraiwa for the yellowtail time in a long time

The Mountain Trail was bumpy at first, and but it was easy to walk and the weather was cool, so I was able ✨ to climb without much load
At the summit, we were able to exchange valuable Information and learn about 👍 the situation of neighboring mountains

The photo shows the chestnut tiger and wildflowers 🥰 that I encountered along the way
I was able to walk on the white Iwayama (rocky mountain) for the first time in a long yellowtail, and it was 😆 refreshing

(2) During the summer, Taiwanese students staying in Tateyama experienced the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival.
We received wonderful photos, videos, and impressions taken, so we will introduce them!

士昕的

✨ Pure joy beneath the summer night sky 🌌🎆
The Tateyama Fireworks Festival in Chiba was absolutely magical — even more spectacular this year!
The highlight? Definitely the underwater fireworks 🌊💫 — shimmering bursts that danced across the sea’s surface like something out of a dream.

My favorite moment was watching the golden willow-shaped fireworks drift gently down, like glowing branches swaying in the breeze… truly breathtaking.

And of course, no festival is complete without tasty treats — the butter-fried potatoes were crispy, golden, and totally addictive 🥔😋

Huge thanks to the amazing staff and organizers for making this unforgettable night possible. Already counting down the days until next year!

📍 Tateyama, Chiba | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival
🗓️ Held every August 8th — a must-see summer tradition in Japan!

✨ Feeling 🌌🎆 pure joy under the summer night sky
The Tateyama Fireworks Festival in Chiba Prefecture was a truly magical experience. This year was even grander than every year!
The highlight was definitely the Underwater Fireworks — the fireworks 🌊💫 that glowed like dancing on the surface of the sea were like a dream.

I was particularly impressed by the moment when the golden willow-shaped fireworks slowly descended like branches swaying in the wind... It was truly breathtaking.

And, of course, the Festival also requires delicious stall gourmet. Butter fried potatoes were crunchy, golden brown, and addictively delicious 🥔😋

Held in next year, thanks to the wonderful staff and management!

📍 Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture | Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival
🗓️ Held in every year on August 8 — a summer tradition in Japan!

✨ 夏夜星空下的純粹喜悅 🌌🎆
千葉Tateyama的fireworks大會真是如夢似幻,年比以往更加壯觀!
當晚的重點? 絕對是海面上的Water中煙火 🌊💫 — 閃爍的火花在海面舞動,彷彿夢境般美麗。

我最喜歡的時間是看到金色柳枝形狀的煙火緩緩飄落,像是閃耀的枝條隨風搖曳...... 真是令人屏息的美景。

當然,祭典怎能少了美味的小吃? 奶油炸馬鈴薯外酥內嫩,令人一吃就停不下來 🥔😋

非常感謝所有工作人員和主辦單位,讓這難忘的夜晚成真。 已經迫不及待expect明年的fireworks大會了!

📍 Chiba Tateyama | Tateyama Wan Fireworks
🗓️ 每年8月8日舉辦 — Japan夏季必看的傳統盛事

It is the Hanachozu of Obihiro Shrine's summer pilgrimage
Only for two days on August 13th and 14th
With a light that is planted in water
Light up.

There was a breeze tonight.
The sound of the wind chimes was pleasant.

View from Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden

The queen of alpine plants, Lycaenidae, made me feel the summer of Hakuba.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS!
Kochi Prefecture Shimanto City Tourism Association.
Shimanto City is a Rich in nature city located in the southwestern part of the Kochi Prefecture, facing 1,100m-class mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and the name of the city is derived from the Shimanto River that streams through the city. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Shimanto City to everyone. Thank you very much!

■How to Access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Car from Kochi Ryoma Airport
1 hour by Express from JR Kochi Station

■Basic Information of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
With a population of about 30,000 (as of June 2025), it has the third largest population in Kochi Prefecture. Forests occupy about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which stream through the city, has a total length of 196 km, has no Dam in the main stream, and is known as "the last Clear streams of the Japan", and the city's catch phrase is "A city that lives with the river".

■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
The Former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called "Little Kyoto of Tosa", and the cityscape that the Norifusa Ichijo, which turned down about 550 years ago during the Onin War, followed Kyoto and Maintenance Grid Layout still remains. The Traditional charm of culture, history and Nature is perfect for walking.

■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
Submersible Bridge
・There are are nine submersible bridges in the main stream, such as the Sada Submersible Bridge and the Iwama Submersible Bridge
activity
・Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat
・Canoe, SUP
・Shimantori Barbecue
・Cycling
history
・Ichijo Shrine
・Fuwa Hachimangu
・Shimanto City Local Museum
・Hanke Tenmangu
・Kuroson Shrine
eclipse
・Salt Tataki
・Billi Gatsuo
・Bushukan chuhai
・Ayu
・Eel
・River shrimp
・Gori

■To Shimanto City, where Nature and culture come to life
Shimanto City, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal travel destination where you can refresh your mind and body.
Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here.

We will continue to broadcasting the charm of Shimanto City, so please follow us!

🌊 The waters of Atami are always full of mystery and beauty.

Beneath the surface of the water, there is another world that is disconnected from everyday life.
🪸 Brightly colored soft corals, 🐟 schools of fish, wrecks ⚓ that have spent many years quietly in the sea.
All of them give you new discoveries and impressions every time you dive.

⚓ Atami Wreck Point is one of the most popular diving spots in Japan.
The hull, which is about 80 meters long, lies on the seabed as if welcoming divers, and is home to countless creatures.
From Spring to summer, the shadows of the fish become even darker, and 🐠 the feeling of moving through the school that swims around the hull is like being part of the sea.

🚉 Atami is only 90 minutes from Tokyo and has good Access, so it is a nice point that you can easily go on a day trip.
🤿 You will be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even if you are new to wreck diving, you can try it with confidence.
The light shining into the interior of the wreck, the soft coral swaying, and the silence drifting on the seabed.
All of this is a special experience that you will never get on land.

🍂 Diving shows a different look in each season, so you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit.
Especially in autumn, the water temperature is high and the transparency is good, making it ideal for taking a closer look at the entire wreck.

If you are thinking "I want to do a wreck dive someday", please take this opportunity to go to the waters of Atami.
🌊 Why don't you take a deep breath and step into the blue and quiet unknown?

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🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture!

Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we help people discover the wonders and joys of Nature through diving.
Held in more than 300 days of lectures and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, overseas, etc.!
The small number of students makes it safe even for beginners.
We are also flexible in responding to a variety of requests.

Let's ♪ 🤿✨ have fun together

#WreckDiving #AtamiDiving #ScubaJapan #DiveIntoJapan
#HokuleaShonan #PADIJapan #ScubaLife #UnderwaterJapan
#ShipwreckDive #ExploreTheBlue #TokyoDayTrip

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Summer Visit 2025

On this day, Gluttonous Kasai will deliver Fresh Hoya Hoya Information.
Do you all know what Natsu Natsu is all about? It's good to have a Traditional Charm of the scorching heat that can only be experienced in this season, but the "summer festival" where you can enjoy the coolness, tranquility and Traditional Charm of the evening is held at Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine!!
During this period, in addition to lighting up the Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, Kagura by the Suwa Grand Shrine priestess, dance music by Local people, Local Shimosuwa Koyo High School brass band performance, and Tsugaru shamisen performance will also be held during the period at 19:00~. And on weekends, special Events such as Ennichi and Kitchen Car Stalls are Held in!
More information ⇒ https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/event/21644/
Those who collect shuin stamps! Limited shuin stamp books for this summer pilgrimage and a special shuin stamps for the summer festival at night will be awarded Autumn Shrine during the period, and the "Yo-Yo Fortune Lottery" Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the summer festival at night will also be awarded from 18:30 ~ 21:00 during the period, so please come by all means!! Fans are also distributed to visitors only. It is 🎶 a traditional charm bamboo fan
※ Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, so please don't make a mistake!

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Night【Summer Visit】
◎Period: Thursday, August 7, 2025 ~ Thursday, August 14, 2025
◎Time: 18:30~21:30

◎ Shinano Kuniichinomiya Suwa Grand Shrine (Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine)
📍 5828 Shimosuwa Town, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture
☎ 0266-27-8035 Inquiries
◎ Home page : https://suwataisha.or.jp/

Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Nighttime Natsumōde 2025
Gluttony Kasai is here to bring you fresh, hot-off-the-press news!
Have you heard of Natsumōde?
While the slow, lingering summer heat has its own charm, Natsumōde offers a chance to avoid the midday heat and instead enjoy the cool evening air, the quiet atmosphere, and the magical scenery of the shrine at night.
This summer, Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya will once again host this special evening event.
During the festival period, the shrine grounds will be beautifully illuminated, and visitors can enjoy sacred kagura dances performed by shrine maidens, traditional bugaku court dances by local performers, music by the Shimosuwa Kōyō High School brass band, and live Tsugaru shamisen performances.
On weekends, food stalls and kitchen cars will also make a special appearance.

Special Limited Items
• Limited-edition Natsumōde Goshuincho (temple seal book)
• Nighttime Natsumōde special Goshuin (temple seal)
• “Yo-Yo Omikuji” (balloon yo-yo fortune), available 18:30–21:00 during the event
If you are a Goshuin collector, you won’t want to miss this!

Dates: August 7 (Thu) – August 14 (Thu), 2025
Time: 18:30–21:30
Venue: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Shinano-kuni Ichinomiya (First Shrine of Shinano Province)
📍 5828 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
☎ 0266-27-8035 (Natsumōde Inquiries)
* Homepage : https://suwataisha.or.jp/
・ Distributed to visitors only; a traditional hand fan made from bamboo, perfect for enjoying the summer evening in style 🎶
※ Please note: This event is held at Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya.

【News】8/10 is inn fireworks 🎆 again this year

Launch location IWANAI RESORT * There is no Car parking lot
Launch time 20:30〜 Stormy weather postponed

Organizer: Iwauchi Town Inn Fireworks Executive Committee
Inquiries 0135-62-2222

I have participated ✨ in the Annual event Lake Mashu SKY Roux
Even though I'm not very good at riding,
I was able 📸⛰️ to take pictures and have a lot of fun
Why don't you take a peek at Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo from the sky?
It runs until 8/11, so be quick. 💨
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/skycruise_2025/

"Summer in Japan"
Oyster ice on hot summer days.
It is called "Calendar" in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Udon noodles
Oyster ice in a café.
Both syrup and milk (condensed milk) are handmade.
Fluffy Oyster ice was very tasty.