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A Pokemon manhole cover has landed in Yura Onsen, a charming hot spring town on the Sea of Japan coast in Tsuruoka! The design reminds of the nearby Kamo Aquarium — the world’s leading jellyfish aquarium! Yura Onsen Beach’s official swimming season runs from July 19 to August 17 — don’t forget your towel! Great news: Yaotome Hotel in Yura Onsen welcomes guests with tattoos, so you can enjoy some of the area's best hot spring baths worry-free. Yura Onsen also offers a marine fishing pond, diving spots, cruise excursions, and rocky shore exploration — a perfect seaside getaway for the whole family! Bus to Yura Onsen: https://www.shonaikotsu.jp/english/tourism/atsumi_tt.html #VisitJapan #JapanTravel #DiscoverJapan #ExploreJapan #Onsen #Pokefuta #PokemonManhole #PokémonLovers #BeachVibes #TravelInspiration
Katabami Café is now open at Shonai Shrine 🍙 Tucked inside the grounds of Shonai Shrine, Katabami Café quietly opened its doors—a small café with a big heart. The star of the menu is handmade onigiri, made with local ingredients and the kind of care that takes time. The most popular so far? The unatama onigiri—a flavorful combination of eel and bits of omelette. But what makes Katabami truly unique is its story. About 30 years ago, the current chief priest’s mother ran a café here. Locals still remember it fondly. Now, her son has brought it back, using the very same recipes she once served—nothing added, nothing changed; using local ingredients and working with local producers the priest trusts. You’ll also find amazake lattes, naturally sweet without added sugar, and served in beautiful bowls and plates the priest hand-picked from antique shops and markets around the region. Lunch menu (soup, okara salad, konjac, 2 onigiri, tsukemono and drink)= 2500 yen #KatabamiCafe #ShonaiShrine #Tsuruoka #Onigiri #Unatama #AmazakeLatte #LocalFood #鶴岡カフェ
Sake breweries, bird watching, tsukemono pickles and so much more, all of that in Oyama, suburb of Tsuruoka 🌿🦢 Link to the article : https://www.tsuruokacity.com/spot/8273 #BirdwatchingJapan #birdwatchingphotography #tsuruoka #Yamagata #birdwatching_wildlife #springinjapan #natureloversgallery #birdingadventures #tohoku #japanesenature #wildĺifephotography #naturewalks #traveljapan #discoverjapan
🌸 Oyama Sakura Week is Coming! 🌸 📍 Location: Oyama Park, Tsuruoka 🔗 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S3KGNyA4dfrWu7zV6 📅 Dates: April 5th – April 13th ⚠️ Cherry Blossom Update: The sakura may not be in bloom at the start of the event. We’ll post updates in the comments—stay tuned! 🚍 How to Get There by Bus: 1️⃣ Take the bus bound for Yunohama Onsen via Zenpoji Temple 🔗 Bus Timetable: https://www.shonaikotsu.jp/english/tourism/yunohama_zenpoji_tt.html 2️⃣ Get off at Oyamakouenguchi (大山公園口) 3️⃣ Walk 5 minutes to the park 🌸 Things to Do Nearby: -Take the bus from Oyamakouenguchi to visit the nearby Zenpoji Temple Or: -Walk 10 minutes to Oyamanishimachi (大山西町) and catch the bus to Yunohama Onsen via Kamo Aquarium 🔗 Bus Timetable: https://www.shonaikotsu.jp/english/tourism/yunohama_kamo_tt.html Or: 🍶Visit Oyama's sake breweries and tsukemono (Japanese pickles) factory around the park Watarai's Saké brewery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjyAeADgGdsk6aGc9 🥒Honcho's tsukemono factory: https://maps.app.goo.gl/stGizRMxoSTH7xTq6 📸 Note: The photos are from previous years—the cherry blossoms have not bloomed yet in 2025! Keep an eye on our updates! #sakura #cherryblossoms #japansakura #cherryblossomfestival #tsuruoka #japanculture #japantravelphoto #japanphotography
Announcement of the Tsuruoka Park Sakura Light-Up Event #TsuruokaSakuraFestival #SakuraIllumination Cherry blossoms in Tsuruoka Park will be illuminated in sync with their blooming season! 🌸💡 Tsuruoka Park is recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, boasting approximately 710 cherry trees in full bloom. The park features Somei Yoshino, Yaezakura, and Shidarezakura varieties, creating a stunning hanami experience. During the blooming season, the park is beautifully illuminated, with over 100 lanterns adding to the enchanting atmosphere. 🌸✨ Come and experience the magical beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms at night in Tsuruoka Park! Event Period (might be subject to change) 📅 April 8 (Tue) – April 14 (Mon), 2025 Warning: The schedule may change depending on the cherry blossoms' blooming conditions.
📅 Announcement of the Matsugaoka Sakura Festival 🍡 🌸 Date: April 12th (Saturday) to April 13th (Sunday), from 10am to 3pm Night time Sakura light-up: from 5pm to 8pm (🎆 Fireworks, wine tasting bar and nighttime marche will be held on the 12th night) 🌸 Location: Matsugaoka Reclamation Lands (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S917XtH4LgCSLp8E6 ) 🌸 How to go there by bus: Get on the bus bound for Mt. Haguro, get off the bus at Haguro Choshamae 羽黒庁舎. A free shuttle bus will wait you there to bring you to Matsugaoka's Reclamation Site (bus timetable: https://www.shonaikotsu.jp/english/tourism/haguro_tt.html ) 🌸 What to expect: arts & crafts workshops, exhibitions, stands, ceramics workshops, special food menus, and of course: beautiful sakura blossoms! This is the ideal moment to explore the history of
⛄February 1st to 24❄️ At the base of Mt. Gassan and Mt. Yudono lies Shizu Onsen in Nishikawa Town, our neighboring community. Every winter, the town transforms into a snowy wonderland with the creation of
🎉笑う門には福来🎊🎍　🇬🇧 Warau kado ni wa fuku kitaru Fortune comes to a merry home. 🇫🇷 Le bonheur arrive à la porte de ceux qui sourient 😁 📚 1 day, 1 Japanese proverb ✏️ Merry Christmas and happy new year to our followers. No need to explain this proverb this time. We wish you all happiness, good health, lots of laugther and success for the end of the year and the new year to come. In Japan, we like to celebrate with a white cake (sponge cake) topped with strawberries for Christmas. So let us share with you 🍰🎅 #MerryChristmas #ChristmasInJapan #HolidaySeason #TsuruokaCity #Tsuruoka #UNESCOCityOfGastronomy #Tohoku #DewaSanzan #SpiritualJapan #BeautifulJapan #HiddenGemsOfJapan #WinterVibes #SnowyChristmas #ChristmasJoy #TravelWithUs #ExploreJapan #japaneseproverbs
Last october, we had the chance of having Mr. Yokoyama Minehiro🏅, professional mountain athlete from The North Face accompany us on the tracks from Atsumi Onsen to the Dewa Sanzan through Mt. Kinbo.🚶 No need to hide it, yes, it was hard for us to follow this seasoned athleted on this route of over 120km long. But the many shrines, temples, and delicious ramen along the way made us forget how many liters of sweat were shed. Are you, too, a hiking lover? Think of Tsuruoka next time you're in Japan! Many travel agencies will help you arrange your perfect hiking trip in our sacred mountains, discover the Sokushinbutsu mummies and exchange with Yamabushi priests and monks ⛰️🥾 #DewaSanzan #Tsuruoka #SacredMountains #YamabushiTrail #HikingAdventure #NatureLovers #SpiritualJourney #TohokuJapan #YamagataPrefecture #ExploreJapan #OutdoorExperience #MountainWorship #JapaneseCulture #AdventureTravel #NationalParks #ScenicTrails #EcoTourism #CulturalHeritage #hiddengemsjapan #hikingadventures

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