Nagano
Travel
2021.06.18
Tsugaike Natural Garden is located in Chubu Mountain National Park, which straddles Nagano, Niigata, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, and you can see flowers of alpine plants such as skunk cabbage from spring to summer.
The green season operation of “Tsugaike Ropeway”, which is operated as an access to Chubu Mountain National Park, Tsugaike Natural Garden and the trailhead of the Northern Alps, started on June 12, 2021.
“Tsugaike Ropeway” is a general term for gondola lifts and ropeways that access Tsugaike Natural Garden, and is popular not only with hikers but also with photo enthusiasts because it provides easy access to Chubu Mountain National Park.
“Mizubasho”
The skunk cabbage seen at Tsugaike Natural Garden is said to be the latest bloomer in Honshu, and hundreds of thousands of plants are in full bloom in the park. The Mizubasho Marsh at the entrance of Tsugaike Natural Garden is barrier-free on a wooden path, and you can take a walk in a wheelchair.
“Skeleton flower”
It is a plant that blooms small pure white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm that you can meet from June to July at Tsugaike Natural Garden, and when they bloom, they disperse in just one week.
It is a mysterious perennial plant whose petals become transparent when it gets wet in the rain. It is a rare alpine plant that can only be seen in a very limited area in Japan due to its high humidity in the cool highlands. It is a recommended plant to shoot on a rainy day.
Alpine plants you can meet at Tsugaike Natural Garden
| June: | Mizubasho, Glaucidium palmatum, Ryukinka, etc. |
|---|---|
| July: | Car lilies, iris setosa, day lilies, etc. |
| August: | Marsh grass, Parnassus, Rubus vernus, etc. |
| September: | Nokongiku, Hangonsou, etc. |
| October: | Gomana, Swertia bimaculata, etc. |
Insects you can meet at Tsugaike Natural Garden
Sympetrum frequens, Chestnut tiger, Compton tortoise, White-faced dragonfly, Mourning cloak, Peacock butterfly, Painted lady, Common hawker, etc.
Birds you can meet at Tsugaike Natural Garden
ortolan, nightingale, Bullfinches, Japanese accentor, Streptopelia risoria, Gray wagtail, Japanese marsh tit, Coal tit, Wren, etc.
Animals you can meet at Tsugaike Natural Garden
Japanese common toad, char, stoat, antelope, salamander, etc.
The educational program “MIKKETA!”, Which allows you to enjoy Tsugaike Natural Garden even more, will be held this season as well.
You can also access the spectacular views of Happoone, Hakuba Iwatake, and Ryuo Kitashiga, which are group resorts of Tsugaike Gondola Lift. The 4-sheet ticket “Absolutely Wanted Shinshu Superb View Ticket” has been on sale since May 2021.
General sales of regional tour passport “SEKAI PASS” started.
National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Laser Mapping “Matsumoto Castle – Ice Crystal Sparkling Water Mirror” open to the public from December to February
Plan to adjust the rhythm of life “Stay for a good night’s sleep” Hoshinoya Taketomijima
[Risonare Atami] “Can Can Beer Garden” where you can relax and enjoy craft beer and canned food
A trip around Iriomote Island, Kohama Island, and Taketomi Island.
Hoshinoya Kyoto : will be held again this year to enjoy the elegant dances depicted in the Tale of Genji and the ethereal sounds of gagaku (court music) at “Hoshinoya Momijinoga”.
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[Okuyugawara Onsen Tsubaki] Information on the annual early summer event “Firefly Evening”.
Kanagawa
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
Gifu
[Kai Kinugawa] ‘Hanami onsen stay’ to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a hot spring or on a special terrace surrounded by about 30 Someiyoshino cherry trees.
Tochigi
A one-day plan to enjoy seasonal bamboo shoots and wisteria is now available.
Fukuoka
[kagari kisshotei ]Local gourmet & hot springs tour accommodation plan starts in April
Ishikawa
Lawson launches “Summer Matcha Smoothie” using Uji matcha from Kyoto’s long-established Morihan.
2025.05.12
Collaboration again with popular strawberry farms Hanacha and Ogawa Farm in Chitose: ‘Strawberry Sweets Lunch & Dinner Buffet’, 7 and 8 June only.
2025.05.09
Get to know the fascination of tiger bamboo at Expo ’70 Osaka! Bamboo and Tiger craftsmen hold flower basket workshops.
2025.05.07
[Okuyugawara Onsen Tsubaki] Information on the annual early summer event “Firefly Evening”.
2025.05.05
Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya opens in ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., a new symbol of Fukuoka.
2025.05.02
[OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi]Kanazawa Kogei Night Salon” to enjoy Kaga-bocha tea in a space decorated with traditional crafts.
2025.04.30
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
