Shirahama in Wakayama prefecture

Yesterday, I went to Shirahama in Wakayama prefecture.
Shirahama is popular beach among people in Kansai area.

It was sunny day,
and a white sand beach, a blue sky and a blue sea were very beautiful.

The swimming season had just started in this beach since 3th May.
Some people swam in the sea, but they looked like cold.

I didn't swim but enjoyed bathing my feet in the sea.

Kirishima azalea in Nagaoka tenmangu

Since the day before yesterday, I have been in Osaka, my hometown,
and I have been staying with my parents.

Yesterday, I went to Nagaoka tenmangu in Kyoto with my parents
which is a shrine famous for Kirishima azalea.
My mother said Kirishima azalea was designated as a protected species
and it was in full bloom.

As she said, it is now in full bloom.
In this picture, it looks like a deep red tunnel.

When I arrived there, it was early in the morning,
and there were only a few people around.
So I enjoyed looking at flowers for a long time.