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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared koichi hakuchuu's post.
Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"!
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Today, I would like to introduce "Koichi Hakuchuu's post "Snow and Kaminarimon."
The snowy landscape, large lanterns, and scenery of Nakamise Street are fantastic photos.
Kaminarimon (Kaminarimon) is the main gate of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
The official name is Furaijinmon, and it comes from the fact that the god of wind is on the right and the god of thunder is on the left side facing the gate.
The large red lantern with the word "Kaminarimon" written on it in the center of the gate is 3.9 meters high, 3.3 meters wide, and weighs about 700 kg.
It is a popular tourist spot as a symbol of Asakusa.
Kaminarimon has a long history, and the first Kaminarimon was built in 941.
After that, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, and the current Kaminarimon gate was rebuilt in 1960.
From the end of Kaminarimon to the entrance of Sensoji Temple, "Nakamise Street" that runs for about 250 meters is popular with tourists for eating and gourmets!
A variety of gourmet dishes such as fried buns, okaki, and kibidango are lined up, and the strawberry daifuku skewer with a love lottery at the manju restaurant "Kikusuido" has become a hot topic on SNS! You can enjoy strawberries, castella, and daifuku at once.
The standard doll grill as a souvenir of Asakusa is also recommended in bite-sized pieces and easy to eat.
◆Kaminarimon (風雷神門)◆
【Address】〒111-0032 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
【Access】
Tobu Skytree Line: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station
【Parking Lot】Yes: Kaminarimon Underground Parking Lot, in front of Kaminarimon
Be careful of crowds between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Please check the official website for details.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared 大坪 邦仁's post.
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Today, I would like to introduce Kunihito Otsubo's post "Gorgeous Nijo Castle Gate".
The vivid shape is impressive.
Nijo Castle, officially named Nijo Castle in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a historic castle registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 (Heisei 6).
It was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 (Keicho 8) as a guardian and lodging place for the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and it is also famous as the place where the 15th shogun Keiki announced his return to power.
The castle is full of valuable historical heritage such as Ninomaru Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty) and Higashi Otemon (Important Cultural Property).
The Karamon gate at the entrance of the Ninomaru Palace is a highlight of the gorgeous carvings on the roof.
Various creatures such as shochiku plums, cranes, peonies, and butterflies are livelied.
The seasonal nature and events are also attractive.
Last year, "NAKED FLOWERS 2022 -Sakura-World Heritage Nijo Castle" was held during the cherry blossom season, and "NAKED FLOWERS 2022 Autumn World Heritage Nijo Castle" was held during the autumn foliage season, and a projection mapping show and light-up event were held.
◆Nijo Castle◆
【Address】〒604-8301 541 Nijojo-jocho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
【Access】
By train from Kyoto Station
Take the JR Sanin Main Line and get off at Nijo Station and walk a short distance
Get off at Nijo Ekimae on the Tozai Municipal Subway Line and walk a short distance
By bus from Kyoto Station
Take city bus No. 9 and 50 to Kyoto Station ⇒ get off at Nijojo-jo-mae and walk a short distance
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared keiichiroooo.m's post.
Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"!
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Today, I would like to introduce "keiichiroooo.m" post "Futamigaura in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture".
Futamigaura in Itoshima City, located in the westernmost part of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a scenic spot designated as one of Japan's 100 best beaches.
Futamiura in Ise, Mie Prefecture is called "Futamiura of the Rising Sun", while Futamigaura in Itoshima is called "Futamigaura of the Sunset".
The large and small rocks in the sea about 150 meters from the coast are called "couple's rocks" and are also popular as power spots for matchmaking.
The rocks are tied together by a large rope rope that is 30 meters long and weighs 1 ton.
Another highlight is the white torii gate built next to the couple's rock.
Since Futamigaura is the domain of Sakurai Shrine, it is said that Iza Nagimei and Iza Yoshimei are enshrined.
The view of the couple's rock peeking out from the torii gate and the sight of the sunset between the large ropes connecting the couple's rocks are recommended photo spots.
There are plenty of stylish cafes in the surrounding area. As the name suggests, the "Superb View Cafe" has a superb view of the 180-degree ocean view and a view of the couple rocks in front of you.
◆Futamigaura (Sakurai Futamigaura)◆
【Address】〒819-1303 Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture Sakurai
【Access】
From JR Chikuhi Line Chikuzen-Maebaru Station (North Exit), get off at Imuta Bus Stop on the Nohoku Line and walk for about 30 minutes.
【Parking lot】Available for about 50 cars
Please check the official website for details.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared K.Y's post.
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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.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared sakura.hill's post.
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Today, I would like to introduce "sakura.hill" post "Fujikawachi Valley".
It is a photo that impresses the formative beauty of nature.
Fujikawachi Valley is a representative scenic spot located in the Grandmother's Quasi-National Park that straddles Oita and Miyazaki prefectures.
The Fujikawachi Valley stretches for about 8 km. You can enjoy the beauty of the shapes created by nature, such as mortar, spiral, gourd, and streamlined, from the promenade along the stream.
The valley has many seasonal attractions.
In spring and summer, you can enjoy fresh greenery and canyoning (mid-June ~ end of September), and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves.
In winter, Kannon Falls with a drop of 77 meters freezes, so the Kannon Falls Icefall tour is popular.
Another attraction is the Fujikawachi Valley Campsite, which has bungalows and campsites.
After getting tired from playing in the river or trekking, we recommend using the hot spring facility "Fujikawachiyu~Topia".
You can enjoy the hot spring while looking at the Fujikawachi Valley from the window.
◆Fujikawachi Valley◆
【Address】〒879-3402 Oita Prefecture, Saiki City, Ume Oaza Mokuurauchi
【Access】
car
Approximately 75 minutes from Saiki IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway via National Routes 10, 609, 39, and 326
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared 三浦奈津美's post.
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Today, I would like to introduce Natsumi Miura's post "Otowa Bridge in Tsurui Village".
The river drifting in the cold air in the middle of winter and the flock of Tancho cranes are impressive photos.
Tsurui Village is a small village with about 2,500 inhabitants in eastern Hokkaido.
It is surrounded by the Kushiro wetlands, the largest in the Japan, and dairy farming is the main industry.
It is also known as the habitat of the national special natural monument "cranes".
Tsurui Village has plenty of sightseeing spots where you can enjoy nature.
The Sechigawa River, where the Otowa Bridge rests, does not freeze even in the middle of winter, so early morning is the perfect time to see cranes resting in the river.
It is also popular as a photo spot.
In addition, at Tsurumidai, which aims to protect the red-crowned cranes along Route 53, feeding is carried out only in winter. You can enjoy cranes watching from November to March.
Horse trekking (horseback riding) is available at Tsurui Dosanko Ranch, a facility where you can interact with Hokkaido horses all year round.
It is recommended not only for day trips, but also for long-term use because there are accommodations.
At the farm restaurant "Hearton Tree", you can not only enjoy lunch using local products, but also experience cheese making and cooking classes.
In addition to staying overnight, they also hold wedding parties and wedding photos.
You can also enjoy hot springs at "Tsuruimura Shitsugen Onsen Hotel" and "Hotel Green Park Tsurui" that opened in November.
◆Tsurui Village◆
From Kushiro Station, take the Akan Bus Tsurui Line
【Access】
Kushiro Station ⇒ [Akan Bus] ⇒ Tsurui City
Time required: about 70 minutes
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared Lily0321's post.
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Today, I would like to introduce Lily0321's post "Cleaning up the dondo-yaki fire held in a mountain village in Niigata Prefecture".
It's a quaint piece that captures unique festival and traditional culture.
In Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, the strange festival "Muko Throwing" and "Sumi-zuki" held in January every year are small New Year's events that have been handed down since the Edo period.
Muko-tossing wishes for the blessing of marriage and the bond of husband and wife, and throws the son-in-law who got married the previous year off a 5-meter-high cliff.
In addition, Sumi-gashi is an event in which charcoal and snow are mixed with dondoyaki (Shinto ritual, the god of sai) and applied to each other's faces, wishing for a disease-free life and prosperity of the family business.
The festival is held at Matsunoyama Onsen, one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan.
It is a historical hot spring that has a theory that it is a hidden hot spring of the Echigo guardian Uesugi family.
Due to the strong salt quality of the spring, it does not cool down even in winter, and it is also called "Japan's three major medicinal hot springs".
The hot spring town is full of sightseeing spots such as open-air baths, day-trip hot springs, foot baths, and gourmet food.
At the "Earth Furnace" where the kominka was relocated, you can experience grilling the hearth and making hot spring pork.
◆Matsunoyama Onsen◆
【Access】
About 25 minutes by bus from Matsudai Station on the Hokuhoku Line
About 60 minutes by car from the Kanetsu Expressway "Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC"
Please check the official website for details.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared mihyaru's post.
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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.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared Atsushi Kaneko's post.
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Today, I would like to introduce "Atsushi Kaneko's post "Shooting from the ropeway of Kita Yatsugatake".
The vast world of white silver is a superb view.
Kitayatsugatake refers to the northern part of the Yatsugatake mountain range, which straddles Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures.
The Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway, which spans between Mt. Kitayokodake and Mt. Stripe, is a large ropeway that seats 100 people and can be reached from the base station (elevation 1,771m) to the summit station (elevation 2,237m) in about 7 minutes.
Mt. Kitayatsugatake is also recommended for beginner climbers.
The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway can be accessed by car or bus, and you can also use the ropeway for a day trip.
You can enjoy sightseeing and hiking in the summer, and winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter, and you can enjoy the rich nature throughout the four seasons.
Snow in Kitayatsugatake usually peaks around December ~ February and disappears around April ~ early May.
You can also check the state of Kitayatsugatake from the "Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway Official Website" and the live camera of "Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort". When you visit, why not use it to check your clothes and the weather?
◆Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway◆
【Address】4035-2541 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture
【Access】
car
Chuo Expressway Suwa IC about 25kn (40~50 minutes)
bus
JR East Japan Get off at Chino Station on the Chuo Line
Chino Station West Exit Alpico Kotsu Bus Stop Platform 2 bound for "Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway" (about 60 minutes)
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR shared Tatsumi's post.
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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.
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