Saitama Chichibu Shrine’s Colorful Carvings! Found a God Who Looks Like Rengoku!
参道では菊花展、ご本殿ではカラフルな彫刻たちがお出迎え。恵比寿様＆大黒天、鎖につながれた竜、「見ざる・言わざる」じゃない元気な三猿まで、歩いて楽しい見どころを写真スポット付きで紹介します。
Sightseeing area
Saitama 
Saitama Full of Autumn Energy at Mitsumine Shrine! An Early-Morning Drive for Triple Blessings
三峰神社を3度目の参拝！紅葉・狛狼・現れた龍、ご祈祷体験、名物シイタケ丼、縁結びの木まで4時間で満喫。早朝参拝のコツや撮影スポットも紹介。
Kanagawa Enoura Observatory: A Stunning Space Where the Sun and Architecture Align
旅好きのみなさん、こんにちは！今回は、小田原の“時間と自然が溶けあうアート空間”、江之浦測候所（えのうらそっこうじょ）をご紹介します。夏至・冬至・春分・秋分の太陽の方角にぴったり合わせて建築が設計されていて、まさに「時を測る建築」。なにが待...
Kanagawa Next stop: Italy!? An easy overseas-style trip under the stars in Yokohama
横浜駅から徒歩12分「コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMA」で、イタリアの星空＆街並みにトリップ！涼しくて癒される夏のお出かけにピッタリな大人の隠れ家プラネタリウム体験をご紹介
Kanagawa Time-travel to ancient Egypt in Yokohama! Dive deep into the heart of the pyramids with an immersive VR experience!
Pyramid adventure in Yokohama!? From mummy-making to the ship of the dead—and even the cat goddess Bastet! I took an immersive VR trip to ancient Egypt and it was epic!
Tokyo Annabelle Snow Mountain!? Hydrangea Hike at Wonderful Nature Village! Plus, Wood-Fired Pizza with That Stretchy Cheese Pull!
東京都あきる野市の「わんダフルネイチャーヴィレッジ」で紫陽花祭りを満喫♪南沢あじさい山からの“はしご紫陽花旅”もおすすめ。アナベル咲く山道をハイキング、犬OKのレストランで石窯ピザも！見頃情報付きで紹介。
Tokyo A Blooming Escape to Akigawa Valley! Surprised by Early Hydrangeas and a Super Energetic Grandma at Minamisawa!
東京都あきる野市「南沢あじさい山」は50年かけて作られた奇跡の紫陽花の山。あじさいまつり2025と名物ばぁばの物産ショップも紹介！
Sightseeing area Tea Bath in Sayama! Mesmerized by the Green Water… But Was It Really?!
A Relaxing Escape Surrounded by the Scent of Tea!
I visited a Chinese-style ryokan in Sayama City for a day-use hot spring experience.
From the soothing green tea bath to a scenic open-air tub — and even a gift shop full of tea-themed goodies — here’s my full report!
Saitama Ran into Juicy, Delicious Shiitake at Kurihara Shiitake Garden! Enjoyed It Even Without a Reservation♪
At Kurihara Shiitake Garden in Tokorozawa, Saitama, I picked up some super plump and juicy log-grown shiitake mushrooms!
You can also try shiitake picking if you book in advance.
This time I just bought some... but after tasting them, I’m already thinking: Next time, I’m going picking! 😋
Saitama Tokorozawa Shrine in Bloom – A Peaceful Stop for Travel Gratitude 🌸
Introducing Tokorozawa Shinmeisha Shrine in Saitama!
Surrounded by sacred trees, this peaceful shrine features a beautiful cherry blossom-lined path, seasonal flower-filled chozuya, and blessings for travel safety. A perfect healing spot for your spring getaway!