Happy New Year! In 2025, the common admission pass for the three historical and cultural facilities at the foot of Izumi will be a tin badge designed by @goryo._.3._.3. It is packed with motifs related to the foothills of Izumi, and is decorated in calm colors. This is an annual passport that can be purchased for 510 yen for adults and 300 yen for children, and allows you to enter the Izumifumoto History Museum and the public samurai residences Takezoe Residence and Seisho Residence at any time. Not only is this a great spot for people who want to learn about the Satsuma samurai who lived at the foot of Izumi, but it’s also a great spot for locals to visit in all seasons, as seasonal events such as the Doll’s Festival and Tanabata are held at the public samurai residence. All three museums remain open throughout the New Year. The weather looks like it will continue until Saturday this week, so it would be a good idea to take a walk around the foot of the mountain while looking for the motifs hidden in the badge designs.