Hello everyone, this ☺ is Kitahiroshima Town in the northwestern part of Hiroshima Prefecture! We, the Kitahiroshima Town Tourism Association, will broadcasting the charm and latest information of our town. Thank you for 💛 following and sharing 【What kind of town is Kitahiroshima Town?】 】 In the northwestern part of the Hiroshima Prefecture, in the West China Mountains Elevation 300 Meter to 800 Meter It is located almost in the center of the Geihoku region, which extends to the basin Highlands, and borders Shimane Prefecture to the north. Fresh greenery in Spring, Clear streams in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and Winter sports in winter are crowded with tourists. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a relay point connecting Sanyo and Sanin, and in the Middle Ages, it was also a production area of iron sand. In addition to the many ruins of the Sengoku Warlord Mori clan (Mori-shi) and the Yoshikawa clan, Folk performing arts such as Kagura and Dengaku, beech forests, Wetlands, flora and fauna, etc. It is a town where precious and majestic Nature spreads Nature and rural culture is alive. I want to know more about Kitahiroshima Town! I want to go! For those who say, Please see ✨ the "Roundabout, Kitahiroshima" Home page and each social media

✨💠 \ After Hydrangea Festival 💠✨ / From today, July 2, hydrangeas are floating 💠🫧 in the monument water tank of the Izukyu Shimoda Station Rotary It was carefully pruned by the management staff of Shimoda Park, and the period is until July 16 (Water)! In the park, the hydrangea that has finished its best time to visit is fresh and very beautiful when floated in the water! In particular, there are many blue hydrangeas, which look very refreshing 🌿🩵 in the summer sky If you're in the area, be sure to check it out! * Pruning and collection of plants in Shimoda Park is carried out only by those who have received permission. Please refrain from cutting or taking home the plants in the park.

■ Paella making experience ■ With the support of specialists certified by the All Japan Paella Federation, you will try to make paella. The venue, Notanohira CampGround, is located in the back of Toyooka Village. It is a quiet campsite that spreads out on the banks of the Clear streams Niji River. Enjoy making paella together while relaxing and refreshing yourself with the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river! 【Plan Details】 ■ Duration Late April ~ October ■Meeting point Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time) = For those who use car navigation systems = 《Toyooka Travel Time》 Address: Nagano Prefecture Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL0265-49-3395 If the above Address is not displayed, set [Toyooka Village Central Nursery School] as your destination. Please come and visit us. 《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: 12368 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■ Capacity 10 people (minimum number of participants: 5) * If you wish to participate with less than 5 people or more than 10 people, Please contact us. ■ Fee (tax included) For 5~10 people: "One person: 5,500 yen" * If you would like to have a number of participants other than the above, please contact us. 【Contact: Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time)】 ・For Phone: 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) ・Inquiries from HP: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■ Course content and schedule (time required is about 4 hours) (1) Toyooka travel time meeting 11:00 (payment) (2) Transportation to Notanohira CampGround 11:00~11:45 * Please Transportation with your own Car. (3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround around 11:45 (4) Paella Making Experience & Meals 11:45~15:00 (6) Notanohira CampGround local dismissal around 15:00 ■ About the plan 【About Notanohira CampGround】 It takes about 40 minutes by car from the center of Toyooka Village. Get away from the secluded area and spend a relaxing time enjoying the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river You can spend your time. Transportation to the campsite by private Car. [About the paella making experience] Support for paellaro (chefs who cook paella) certified by the All Japan Paella Federation While taking the course, participants will experience making paella. Members of the Japan Representative Team of the Paella Competition and the Paella Mania Cup Teach the winning team members and other experts in making authentic paella Enjoy a special experience while receiving it. 【Combination with other Activities】 Implementation can also be combined with other activities. In particular, Fun playing in the river at one of the largest potholes in Japan The combination with the "Pothole Tour" is recommended. 【Clothing】 ・Comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in * Before and after the tour, you can use the changing rooms and lockers in the Toyooka Tourism Association. * Although it will be a separate Fee, you can also Use Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility shower. (300 yen) ■ Inquiries and applications Please apply by Phone or from the inquiry form on our website. Phone number: Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) Home page:https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■ Cancellation Policy Free cancellation is possible until 6 p.m. 4 days prior to the trial date. From the above onwards, a cancellation fee of 100 percent will be charged.

■Pothole Tour■ At the back of Toyooka Village. This is a plan where you can enjoy playing in the river at one of the largest potholes in Japan at the foothills of Mt. Onimen. Dive into the basin of the waterfall to your heart's content, or float and relax. Clear streams covered in emerald green can refresh you to your heart's content. The guide staff will support you. It is also possible to participate with children. We recommend combining it with the "paella making experience" at Notanohira CampGround! 【Plan Details】 ■ Duration July ~ early September * If you would like a period other than the above, please contact us. ■Meeting point Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time) = For those who use car navigation systems = 《Toyooka Travel Time》 Address: 12407 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture TEL０２６５－４９－３３９５ * If there is no indication in the above Address, please use [Toyooka Village Central Nursery School]. Please make it your destination. 《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: 12368 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■ Capacity 8 people (minimum number of participants: 2) * If you are participating in one person or more than 8 people, please contact us. ■ Fee (tax included) One person: 5,000 yen * Use showers at Notanohira CampGround, A separate payment of "500 yen / 1 person" is required. ■Course content and schedule (1) Toyooka Travel Time Meeting 9:30 a.m. (Payment) (2) Transportation to Notanohira CampGround 9:30~10:10 * Please Transportation with your own Car. (3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround Around 10:10 a.m. (4) Transportation by walking to the vicinity of the pothole 10:15~10:45 (5) Walk to the pothole & play in the river 10:45~12:15 (6) Return to Notanohira CampGround and disband at the site Around 12:45 p.m. ■ About the plan 【About Notanohira CampGround】 It takes about 40 minutes by car from the center of Toyooka Village. Get away from the secluded area and spend a relaxing time enjoying the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river You can spend your time. Transportation to the campsite by private Car. [About the pothole "Daimyojinfuchi"] With a diameter of 7 Meter in the Valleys of the Nijigawa River, it There are one of the largest potholes in Japan. A pothole is a stone at the bottom of a river that rotates with the stream by the force of a flowing Water. It was formed by digging into the bedrock of the riverbed over a long period of time. 【Can be combined with other Activities】 "Paella Making Experience", "Guided Cycling" and Pothole Tour It is also possible to combine. Please contact us for details. [Clothing and belongings] ● Quick-drying clothing (recommended with less exposed skin) Example: Rash guard ● Change of clothes ● Shoes that can get wet (those that are difficult to take off are recommended) Example: Marine shoes * Before and after the tour, you can use the changing rooms and lockers in the Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility. * Although it will be a separate Fee, it is also possible to Use a Notanohira CampGround shower. (500 yen) * Although it will be a separate Fee, you can also Use Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility shower. (300 yen) ■ Inquiries and applications Please apply by Phone or from the inquiry form on the Toyooka Travel Time HP. Phone number: Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) Home page:https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...

Photographed on July 1, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed 6/29/25. Among the more than 2,000 rim musubi wind chime, only one There are wind chime with red thread. Every day, the location changes. If you find it, you may find something good.

The fifth Winery in the Tokachi River Hot spring resort, "Tokachigaoka Winery", has been open 🍷 since 4/18 Organically cultivation grapes 🍇 carefully grown one bunch at a time while suppressing pest damage every day Grapes exposed to the sun's rays have a high sugar content and are perfectly balanced with acidity! There are a paid Tasting of Otopke Romance (with Snacks and cheese) in the store, so please 😊 try it once We also sell cheeses that go well with wine, "Sachilera" and "Ryunosuke" at Aizawa Winery, "Yorokobu" at Memuro Winery, "Jewel of Tokachi" at Tokachi Wine, and "Yusui" at Tokachi Makiba House Winery. Please 🤗 stop by when you come to Tokachi River Hot spring ●Access: About 20 minutes by Car from Obihiro Station About 30 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal (Get off at Roadside Station Garden Spa and walk for about 5 minutes) ●Contact: Tokachigaoka Winery TEL: 0155-67-1981

At the National Bihoku Hillside Park (Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture), the hydrangeas that color the early summer in Japan are in Best time to visit! ✨ About 100 varieties and 10,000 "hydrangeas" planted in the Hiba-no-Sato hydrangea garden and Japanese cedar trees are in Best time to visit! Best time to visit is expected to continue until early July. Hydrangea flowering status (as of June 29) 【Name】Hydrangea 【Flowering state】Best time to visit 【Flowering period】Mid-June ~ mid-July *Best time to visit is ~early July 【Flowering place】Hiba no Sato, Hydrangea Garden, Japanese cedar trees Number of units: Approx. 10,000 shares 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 Click here for details▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/news/5133...

~Going to meet the "happiness" flower, Renge Shoma-Climbing Kurodake in summer~ Around the time of Obon, the phantom flower "KiRenge Shoma" 🌼 begins to bloom quietly in the mountains Designated as an endangered species II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List and attracting attention in NHK's TV series, this flower is said to make you happy when you see it. In the past, Renge Shoma used to grow in clusters around Morotsuka Village and Mt. Kurodake, but now their numbers have decreased greatly due to the effects of deer eating damage. Now, Local people are barely holding on to their lives in the limited area where conservation activities continue. Kurodake has been designated as an "Important Habitat" by Miyazaki Prefecture, and in addition to Renge Shoma, it is a precious treasure trove of nature with many rare mountain wildflowers and wild animals unique to Kyushu. On this mountaineering tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide, and you will be able to enjoy the rich forest while guiding you through rare plants and commentary on Nature. 🟡 【Outline of the Kurodake Mountaineering Tour】 📅 Date: Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 9:00-16:00 📍 Meeting: Obarai Community Center (*Leading from Shiitake Museum 21 is also possible) 🎒 Subject: 3 years old or older (minimum 4 participants / maximum 10 participants) 💰 Fee: Adult 5,000 yen / Child 4,000 yen (lunch and guide fee included) 📝 Application Deadline: Saturday, August 16 Climbing difficulty: ★★ ☆☆☆ (for beginners ~ intermediates) 🌱 Please wear comfortable clothing, mountaineering boots, or non-slip athletic shoes. 🌼 A special day of summer when you meet a phantom flower. We look forward to your participation!

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a rim musubi wind chime. 🎐

It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

I was able to capture the scenery that makes me feel the old-fashioned atmosphere of Japan in the photo.

I was able to make good use of the front bokeh and photograph Nagahama Castle, which has an overwhelming presence.

I had an errand and early in the morning, and when I left the house at about 5 o'clock, I was able to take a picture of Hikone Castle standing against a golden background caused by the sunrise.

The Northern Alps taken from inside a car. The cars don't stop, and I can't get this view out of my head when I pass the tracks.

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine. Marriage Water Lottery. I was so fascinated by the scenery immersed in water that I hurriedly pulled up.

Warm compassion in a single skewer The owner of the storefront who stopped by suddenly. When you ask for mochi, they ask you how much you favorite, such as the amount of mitarashi and kina flour. A shop where you can talk kindly and cheerfully to school trip students, feel the care for customers, and enjoy mochi and smiles.

Today, it's the Great Exorcism of Xia Yue. It is a thatched circle of Kawagoe Hachimangu.

Azumino's summer tradition "Azumino Fireworks" will be launched again this year Held in 🎇 on Thursday, August 14 Focus on ❗️ Star Mine commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Azumino City Last night, there was a test and, and it colored ♪ the night sky of Azumino Please look forward to it 😁

The sacred tree that protects Kobe This photo was taken at Ikuta Shrine in the city of Kobe. Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the city, this place was like a different world, and the sacred tree that hung there gave me a sense of mysterious power.

Today, 6/30, is the last day of 💠✨ the Hydrangea Festival Was the hydrangea in Shimoda Park Squid? If you and your favorite photo, please participate 📸💜 in the Instagram Photo Contest To apply, just follow the official Instagram of the Shimoda City Tourism Association and post with two hashtags: "#Izu Shimoda Hot spring Hydrangea Festival 54" and "#No.1 in Japan Hydrangea Garden 54"! Winners will receive prizes 🎁👏 that will allow them to enjoy Shimoda to the fullest Follow us on Instagram here 👇 https://www.instagram.com/shimoda_kanko/... Don't 👀 forget to check out our blog! https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250630...

Would you like to come and see a festival that has been around for almost 300 years? The Sawara Festival is a festival held in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture for three consecutive days from July 11 to 13, 2025. It is a very powerful festival with 10 huge festival floats dragging around the town. Songs and dances are also performed at the same time. Held in from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The stalls of the many is also Stalls, so you can enjoy it all day long. Access from Narita International Airports is to take the Keisei Main Line to Keisei Narita Station, Transfer at Narita Station on the JR Narita Line, and Get off at Sawara Station.

Photographed 6/29/25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I went to the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Prayer early in the morning for two consecutive days is quite tough. 🥹 Chillax soda mango and mango mousse cake. 🥤🥭

This photo was taken when I went to Ginyama Hot spring. It was the perfect summer resort for the hot and humid summer. It was cool near the waterfall as if the cooler was working.

Photographed on June 28, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and Earl Grey Milk Cream Donuts.

🍑 **Toyooka Village Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan (Peach)~** 🚴 ♀️ Cycling as a reward to enjoy while being surrounded by the Nature of Shinshu and feeling the wind. In the "Toyooka Village Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan~", you can enjoy the charming scenery and seasonal taste of Toyooka Village under the guidance of a local guide. The summer-only fruit is ** "peach"! After riding a bicycle through the orchard-lined roads, take a Vacation with special Sweets** made with peaches. The dessert with a fresh and sweet peach Aroma is a blissful One of a kind that can only be tasted here. 【Tour Information】 ■Meeting time 12:50 p.m. ■ Time required Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes ■ Mileage Less than 10 km. It will be run on an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle). (There are no electrically power assisted bicycles for children.) Use children who cannot ride a bicycle can use a carrier car. (There are weight restrictions, etc.) ■ Number of people 2~5 people * Please contact us for participation of 1 person or 5 people or more. ■ Fee 3 years old and older: 5,000 yen / 1 person 0~2 years old: Free (Fruit and Sweets must be shared with Adults) * The above Fee is for "peach" fruit. Fee varies depending on the fruit. ■ Inquiries and Reservations Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours: 9:00~18:00) You can also see the details from the Toyooka Travel Time Home page. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/...

Photographed on June 28, 25. Since the Enmusubi wind chime has begun, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine around 6:30 in the morning.

✨ The 15th New Japan Sword Exhibition is ✨ being held in Events Information for tomorrow 6/29 (Sun) ↓ "Beginners Welcome! Japanese Swords Course for Beginners" You can ♪ pick up and Appreciation a number of famous swords Hours: 10:30 a.m. to noon Participation fee∶ 500 yen (admission fee not included) * We do not accept advance applications, so please ♪ come by the time of the day

Hydrangea of Puguang Temple ❚ Flowering status as of June 27, 2025 Puguang Temple in Bungo-Ono City Asaji. Now the hydrangea has passed its peak on the whole. Flowers that have begun to wither or fade have become noticeable. In Oita Prefecture, it was announced that the rainy season seems to have ended. On July 5, 2025, the hydrangea flower picking operation will take place, so you can only see the hydrangeas until July 4. Many people came to Temple this year as well. Thank you very much. 【Place】Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture 【Transportation Access】 About 10 minutes by Car from JR Asaji Station 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Toilet】Yes ❚ Puguang Temple The polished Buddha carved in the Precincts is about 11 meters high including the pedestal, making it one of the largest polished Buddha statues in Japan. The giant Buddha in the center is Fudo Myoo. Fudo Myoo is a phase of fury, that is, an angry face, but this polished cliff Buddha has been exposed to the elements for many years and has a round and gentle expression. He is a big Fudo Myoo, but he has a very Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Puguang Temple is also known as the "hydrangea Temple", and many hydrangeas are planted. During the rainy season, you can see many hydrangea flowers and polished cliff Buddhas. The hydrangeas planted are protected by the temple and the local community. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■