豊中つばさ公園「ma-zika」

所在地 大阪府豊中市原田中2丁目2番14号
敷地面積 5.9ヘクタール
開園時間 9時～21時30分（入場は21時まで）
休園日 無休
入園料 無料
一部開園日 令和7年8月12日
全面開園日 令和９年3月予定
駐車場 一部開園時：127台（身体障害者専用3台、大型バス専用1台を含む）
全面開園時：273台（身体障害者専用5台、大型バス専用1台を含む）
駐車料金 100円/20分（平日最大900円 土日祝休 上限なし）


平日は食事は有りません・・・コンビニエンスストアが近くに有ります。
キッチンカーが休日等出ますので・・・

豊中つばさ公園「ma-zika」は、大阪国際空港（伊丹空港）の南側、
千里川土手のすぐ横に整備が進んでいる新しい都市公園です。
着陸直前の飛行機を、真下に近い感覚で「間近」に見られるのが最大の特徴で、
名前の「ma-zika」も「間近」と「マジか」の語感から来ています。
イベントなど有ります・・・キッチンカー土日祝日など
豊中つばさ公園『ma-zika』で確認して下さい。

The Kitano area of Kobe is well up the slope of the city, away from the port and Sannomiya station. The long trek uphill can be daunting, but some of Kobe's most vibrant cityscape means you at least can enjoy looking around on your way from the heart of the city.

Once you get up to Kitano, though, you are rewarded with a neighborhood with a meaningful international character. Whether it be the local Mosque (one of the oldest and largest in Japan), or the prestigious British international school nearby, there are plenty of signs that the cosmopolitan aspect of Kitano is more than a shallow veneer of foreign cuisine restaurants. To be sure, those are there as well, and they are delicious! From memory, besides the ubiquitous Indian, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, German, Russian and Egyptian dining formed some of the more eclectic additions, as well as Mexican food, a sure treat for any visitors from North America missing a classic mainstay.

But the most lasting and striking stamp that the wider world has left on Kitano are the Kitano "Ijinkan", the former western residences from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stateliness of this old-world refinement are well complemented by the dazzling modern city visible below the hills. Even a global chain Starbucks gets in on the fun, with a famous repurposed building that is considerably fancier than your typical starbucks cafe. Whether for appreciating Meiji history, western architecture, foreign cuisine, the vibrant and diverse culture of the neighborhood, or just getting some good exercise in and enjoying the view from the hills of Kobe, the trip from Sannomiya up to Kitano is well worth the effort!

兵庫県の日本海側香美町鎧駅から見下ろす漁港の景色は息を吞む美しさでした。

兵庫県加東市の平池公園。広い公園内にはすと睡蓮の小池、大賀蓮の池が
あり、これから見ごろの季節です。有名な場所ではないですが、私の好きな心安らぎ優しくなれる穴場です。

兵庫県加東市平池公園＃ハスと睡蓮

兵庫県余部鉄橋の近く、平成水明の郷。綺麗な砂浜から日本海が広く望めます。シーズン手前の平日午後は訪れる人も少なく、この風景を独り占め。

With its largely industrial character, and nestled between such famous destinations as Osaka, Kobe and Himeji, it is no wonder that Kakogawa gets often overlooked.

If you -were- in Kakogawa, it does have Kakurin-Ji, an old temple going back to some of Japan's oldest recorded history, and the "Akari no Kago" museum sheds light on the history of Japanese lamps, while less esoterically the Hyogo museum of Archaeology has a lot of unique information about ancient tomb culture in the region.

Really, though, if you visit Kakogawa it should be for the Katsumeshi. Similar to the more nationally well-known Katsudon, Katsumeshi is usually beef instead of pork, abd features a different sauce, usually, with a demi-glace base. Without the egg usually seen with Katsudon, the katsu cutlet stays crisper too, and the overall flavor is meatier and more reminiscent of western cuisine. It is absolutely the culinary standout of Kakogawa, and its hard to believe it hasn't become more widespread. If you are a fan of fried meat in rich sauce (and really, who isn't?) its a must try!

河川敷に出来た水溜りに逆さ桜が綺麗でした。

兵庫県三田市にある花の絨毯。一面がピンク色で綺麗です。

The Mongolian Folk Museum, with its larger-than-life mounted Mongol Warrior outside, is one of the surprises of the Sea of Japan coast. Inside, visitors can go inside yurts that accurately recreate nomadic life, see a variety of historical artifacts, and even try on Mongolian folk clothing inspired costumes. It is fun to have your picture taken wearing exotic and luxurious feeling clothing, and the pictures make for good memories!

Hands-on activities, such as playing nomad instruments, are also available. Children may especially enjoy crafting a toy sheep out of Mongolian wool. They look like adorable little puffs! A reading corner featuring children's books with a Mongolian setting is also available. Adults may get more enjoyment out of the displays of weapons and historical insights, but there are cute crafts available as souvenirs that anyone can enjoy.

Interestingly, the museum also has a look at the region's own local history, offering insight into daily life for the average resident, as well as a broader look at the region's history as a hub of silk manufacturing and its subsequent decline. The collapse of the silk industry and the attendant emigration from the Sea of Japan coast is a seldom-told story, and finding it in a Mongolian Folk History Museum is a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

淡路島の花さじき。黄色の菜の花と青い大阪湾と少し霞んだ空。もう春景色です。

Himeji Castle is justly famous and sees visitors from around the world. But for many, Himeji is a short trip from Osaka or elsewhere, and no sooner have they seen the castle than visitors head right back to the station. In a way, Himeji is a victim of its own success in designing around the castle, with it being directly in view the second visitors step out of the station, and the castle being so famous that it overshadows everything else the city has to offer.

Well, that's fair. Koko-en garden and Engyo-j on Mt. Shosha are also well worth your time, but for someone who would only like to focus on the castle, there is one minor detour I would recommend, and that is the Senhime Trail. Directly running along the moat of Himeji Castle itself, it is surrounded on both sides by water, with excellent seasonal tree foliage at any time of year. The path is named after Princess Senhime, the granddaughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who lived at Himeji Castle in the early Edo period.

Strangely, just a fraction of those who wish to see the castle go here and so it is not a very busy trail. It feels much more quiet and peaceful than the main castle approach, and shops and crowds give way to maple trees, waterfowl, and reflections of the castle in the water.

Best of all, in light of Himeji Castle fees being newly raised for visitors, the trail is completely free! It is a hidden gem beautiful and well worth the time in any season, but especially spring or fall. For those with time to enjoy beauty, I highly recommend making a stroll of it before turning back to Himeji Station.

姫路

伊丹スカイパーク

兵庫県伊丹市森本7丁目1-1

伊丹スカイパークは、大阪国際空港（伊丹空港）に隣接する広大な公園です。飛行機の離着陸を間近で見られることで知られ、昼夜問わず様々な楽しみ方があります。


伊丹スカイパークは、飛行機の離着陸を間近で見られる公園ですが、いくつか注意点があります。
🚫 禁止事項
以下の行為は禁止されていますので、ご注意ください。

ボール遊び、フリスビー、バドミントンなど: 航空機の発着に支障をきたす恐れがあるため。
テント、タープなどの設営: 航空機の発着に支障をきたす恐れがあるため。
バイク、自転車、一輪車などの乗り入れ・持ち込み: 駐輪場を利用。
ストライダー、キックボード、Jボードの持ち込み・使用。
花火。
凧あげ: 航空機の離着陸に支障をきたす恐れがあるため。
ゴミの放置: ゴミは各自持ち帰り。園内にゴミ箱はありません。
喫煙: 園内は全面禁煙です（電子タバコも含む）。
ペットの連れ込み: 芝生、植込み、噴水・水流施設周辺は禁止。

冬霞、明石海峡。冬の明石海峡は淡路島と大きな明石海峡大橋も霞がかかり水墨画のようです。

Toyooka, on the Sea of Japan, is a lovely city that feels rather old fashioned. A very long history of bagmaking craftsmen can be found here, which suits the image of the city with its traditional architecture and sedated atmosphere. Since it is on the Sea of Japan, Toyooka is very cold in winter, and the Kinosaki area of Toyooka does a roaring trade with Onsen and crabs. Many people come up to brave the winter cold for the crab found here, and some look forward to it all year!

More touchingly, Toyooka is the heart of Japan's stork revival. As Japan, Inc. proceeded and manufacturing altered landscapes, there were less and less homes in Japan for the Oriental White Stork, before finally being declared extinct in 1971. Even the few surviving captive storks had been rendered infertile by exposure to chemicals. Not giving up, Toyooka worked tirelessly to restore the stork population before the first live birth finally took place in 1989. After a painstaking process by which they were reintroduced to the wild and a safe habitat was made for them, today the Oriental White Stork, auspicious since ancient times, once again flies above the wilds of northern Hyogo prefecture. If you see one, it is sure to be good luck!

高座神社（たかくらじんじゃ）
兵庫県丹波市青垣町東芦田2283

超巨大おみくじで新年から笑顔に－。
兵庫県丹波市青垣町東芦田の高座神社が、１月１日午前０時から、広げた新聞紙より大きいおみくじの授与を始める。
子どもの身長くらいのおみくじ筒を振って引く。
「家族や友人と訪れ、大きな福と笑いを持ち帰って」と話す。４日まで。


おみくじはＡ１サイズで、縦５９・４センチ、横８４・１センチ。「日本一大きなおみくじ」をうたう。サイズを生かし、項目を細分化。例えば「恋愛」は、出会い▽片思い▽縁談▽モテ期▽デート▽相性－に分かれる。

秋晴れの日、淡路島の岩屋海水浴場から大阪湾を眺めるまったり幸せなひと時。

2025年11月30日、神戸の須磨寺です。
いろいろなお坊さんがたくさん集まって合唱してました。

2025年11月30日、神戸の須磨寺です。紅葉と軒裏の赤がとてもきれいでした。

晩秋の播磨灘。強い風の日は波が高く、潮の流れによって様々なカタチを見せてくれます。

秋晴れの大阪湾、淡路島岩屋海岸からの景色です。青い海と対岸の六甲も青く霞み、漁船の音が心地よく響く、静かで穏やかな午後です。

紅葉を探して兵庫県丹波市辺りをウロウロとしている時、こんな晩秋の景色と出会いました。やっぱり鳥さん達にも渋いんやろな。

冬霞、神戸空港沖。大きな起重機船が小さく見えてました。

兵庫のモネの池🍁
ボランティアの皆様の力でここまで綺麗になりました。ありがとうございます😊

兵庫県丹波篠山市かじかの里での1枚。
綺麗な紅葉でした。

川遊びは人生でまだ二度目の子供。知らないことに出会い、夢中で学んでいくその姿は、まるで小さな冒険者のようでした。

「魚が泳いでるよ」と声をかけてから、ずっと水面をのぞき込み、魚を探していました。

緑に包まれた清流と、夏の光が反射する水面。その中で生まれた子どもの好奇心と真剣な表情は、日本の夏らしい一瞬を切り取ったものです。
自然の中で発見を重ねるこの体験が、きっと将来の大切な「夏の記憶」になると願いながらシャッターを切りました。
撮影地：兵庫県 丹波篠山市（ふるさとの川公園）

兵庫県佐用町のお寺に飾られている風鈴です。目と耳から涼を感じられます。

兵庫県神戸市縁側で食べるスイカ最高です。これぞ日本の夏

兵庫県神戸市 生田神社

生田神社。縁結び水みくじ。

水に浸している風景にうっとりとしすぎて、慌てて引き上げる恋みくじ。