Scenic Japan from the Water

Image of KANICHI OMIYA set up by Omiya Green Area. The parting scene of two people drawn in "golden demons" of Koyo Ozaki becomes motif.

Carp streamer which is displayed in swamp Park of princess around Children's Day.

Scenery that swamp Park of princess overlooked. Azalea reaches in full bloom during period of "swamp Park flower festival held in about the beginning of May of princess", too.

Park where athletic is installed in. We can enjoy the seasonal trees and plants and flower.

Cherry blossom of early blooming that is appointed to tree of Atami-shi. Including Itokawa promenade, it is planted at each site in city. We reach in full bloom from January through February in averag

Floating of lanterns which is performed in Taga district. Summer night, local people drain into the sea carefully.

Light up of maple is carried out in Atami Baien during period of maple Festival (from average year November December).

Beach in city center. Atmosphere such as southern country where row of trees of palm leads to and calm wave are popular.

Whole view of central city area of Atami-shi. It is photographed by the ATAMI castle side.

The cave-type source in IZUSAN district. One of Japan's three biggest Koizumi.

The outskirts of ATAMI castle are known as famous spot of cherry tree. Event is held in about April in average year and can enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

Garden of Kiunkaku appointed in city tangible cultural property.

The Awa Dance has become known throughout the world as one of Japan's representative traditional performances.

Tokushima City's "Awa Dance" is the largest in Japan!

The Ferry entering Toba Port

step-like paddy field

Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

step-like paddy field

There are two bridges, the Man Bridge and the Woman Bridge, together called the Wedded Bridge. Beside the Woman Bridge, you can experience riding a human-powered lift, yaen, and cross the valley by ha

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

Along the historical streets of Wakimachi (dating from the Edo period, 1600-1868) can been seen Udatsu, or high-winged walls that break the continuous roofline.

This park has some 1,200 huge azalea trees that are 300 years of age. At full bloom the entire mountain is ablaze in red. From the observation point the ridge of the Shikoku range is in splendid view.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

Mt. Bizan is the symbol of Tokushima City.

The area directly below the Onaruto Bridge comes together in a v-shape, reaching a depth of up to 90m.

Large whirlpools occur in the Naruto strait situated between Awaji island and Magosaki in Naruto city, caused by the ebb and flow of the tides.

The full moon and low moon cause high tides to occur twice every month.

The desert covered with black volcanic soil is the only one of its kind in Japan.

Due to its easy access it is recommended for those traveling with children.