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Taken on October 14, 2014.
This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Grand Festival.

Event Announcement📣

On Sunday, October 18th, the 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival will be held😊

The festival, which opens with a powerful performance by Nauman Taiko, is packed with highlights‼
Enjoy the stunning performance by Tsugaru Shamisen Ishiguro Kai, a comedy show by Geisha Bows, and a glamorous singing show by Luca Mochizuki🎵

Additionally, there will be direct sales of local specialties like lily bulbs and the sale of Churui-produced wagyu beef😍
Moreover, police cars and fire trucks will gather, providing experiences such as fire extinguishing demonstrations and vehicle displays, allowing you to interact with working vehicles.

The festival finale will feature a lucky draw and bread throwing, ensuring fun until the very end🎵
We warmly invite families to come and join us🤗

🔶Date and Time: October 18, 2023 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🔶Venue: Special venue in front of Churui Naumann Elephant Museum *Will proceed even in light rain

🔶Shuttle Bus: Operating between Satsunai, Makubetsu, Nukanai, Komahata, and the venue.
・Outbound: Departs from Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 8:30 AM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 8:50 AM → Nukanai Community Center at 9:10 AM → Komahata Public Hall at 9:30 AM → Arrives at the venue at 9:50 AM
・Return: Departs from the venue at 2:10 PM → Komahata Public Hall at 2:30 PM → Nukanai Community Center at 2:50 PM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 3:10 PM → Arrives at Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 3:30 PM

*Reservations for the shuttle bus are until 5:30 PM on October 15th (Thursday).
TEL: 01558-8-2111

🔶Contact: 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival Executive Committee Office
(Churui General Branch Regional Promotion Division) TEL: 01558-8-2111

https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/kankosangyo/kankoevent/event/19006.html

The marigolds blooming at the Azumino sightseeing spot, Sōshunfu Kahi, are said to depict the scenery of Azumino eagerly awaiting spring.
A music box is installed, so please press the button to listen! 😄

The blue sky and flowers are very beautiful!
It's a warm day perfect for a walk♪

It's a clear day in Azumino☀️
The water was crystal clear and looked very beautiful☺️

The stunning scenery of Azumino
A breathtaking view from Ohisama Road
Blessed with clear autumn weather, a wonderful landscape spread out before us
If you stop by Azumino, this is a must-visit spot! 😆

Cosmos blooming in the fallow rice fields and the Northern Alps.
There is a cosmos field near the Haishun Fuka Monument.
Beyond that are the mountain ranges of Mt. Ariake and Mt. Jonen.
Azumino is enjoying clear autumn weather this afternoon.
It’s fully autumn in Azumino! 😄

When I looked up, a pale rainbow was arched beyond the mist.

♨️ Notice of Temporary Closure of Poppoyu Bath 📢

Due to plumbing work for the foot bath, it will be unavailable during the following date and time.

■ Closure Date and Time
October 14, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

■ Facility Affected
Poppoyu Bath, JR Mashu Station

We apologize for the inconvenience to those who plan to use the facility and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
*Please note that the usage times may change depending on the situation on the day.

The autumn colors of Lake Taro and Lake Jiro at the foot of Mt. Oakan 🍁
(Taken on October 13 📷✨)
offer a different fall scenery compared to Lake Akanko and Akan River.
The leaves that have fallen on the lake's surface add to the beauty of the landscape.

Taken on October 13, 2026.
This is the TATSUMI Special from Udon Tatsu-mi.
The chicken tempura and pork offer double the luxury of the TATSUMI Special.
I got a haircut, enjoyed delicious udon, and my spirits were lifted.

Taken on October 13, 2026.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on October 13, 2026.
This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.
I got a haircut and feel refreshed.

This is a photo of Susuki grass taken when I visited the Daisen Masumizu Kogen Tenku Lift in Tottori Prefecture. The Susuki grass spread all around was very beautiful, symbolizing autumn and allowing me to feel the change of the season!