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Would you like to take a stroll with a nature guide in the autumn foothills of Ishizuchi Mountain? We will travel by chartered bus to an elevation of about 1,700 meters and enjoy a walk while observing autumn alpine plants. Along the way, you can also see changes in vegetation due to the elevation difference and enjoy the scenery of the foothills. This is not a summit tour, so please feel free to join us. "Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour - Autumn" 〇Travel Cost 8,900 yen per person (tax included), including guide, chartered bus, and lunch 〇Dates October 7th (Wed), 8th (Thu), and 21st (Wed) in the year 26 〇Time 8:35 AM (Gathering) – 3:30 PM 〇Meeting Place Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 〇Number of Participants 20 people per session (minimum required number is 15) 〇Deadline 10 days before each tour date 〇Contact and Reservations Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 by the Governor of Ehime Prefecture TEL: 0897-56-2605 For more details, please check the website of the Saijo City Tourism and Products Association.

Hello, this is Ryusuidou😊 As September begins, we can gradually feel the autumn🍂 breeze in Shosenkyo Gorge during the mornings and evenings. The greenery along the walking paths🌿 is still deep and vibrant, but as we approach the season of autumn leaves, the path to Senga Falls will be adorned with a beautiful gradient that looks like a painting🍁 We are looking forward to this year's arrival of autumn✨ 💎 ~September Birthstone~ 【Sapphire】 Typically represented by a deep, transparent blue, sapphires actually come in a variety of colors, including pink and orange. Each variation has its own unique beauty and charm✨ 【Kunzite】 Kunzite, with its beautiful lilac pink hue, is known for its transparency. It is often referred to as "the stone of deep love and healing," characterized by its gentle, enveloping colors💎 In the upper area of Senga Falls, there are many spots where you can forget your daily life and enjoy, such as Hachushuike, where you can toss in eight beads with your wishes. Also, in front of Hachushuike, there is a photo spot for the "Japan Heritage - Shosenkyo"📷✨ This time, the decision to continue the designation as Japan Heritage has also been made. Please take the time to enjoy Shosenkyo, which has beautiful nature and a deep history and culture😊 At Ryusuidou, you can also view various natural stones💎 We all look forward to the day we can see your wonderful smiles.

The 58th Gosenkyo Festival in Ogata Town, Bungoono City ❚ Held on September 20, 2026 The Gosenkyo Festival will take place in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This annual joint festival gathers portable shrines from within Ogata Town in one schoolyard. It aims to pray for a bountiful harvest and pass down the traditional culture inherited by the community to the next generation. At the venue, the Ogata Elementary School grounds, the portable shrines will be lined up neatly, accompanied by the sounds of drums, lion dances, and kagura performances, adding color to the festival. Among the highlights are the lion dance and the white bear, which are rarely seen up close on ordinary days, making this event unique. 【Date】Sunday, September 20, 2026 【Location】Ogata Elementary School Grounds (100 Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) The event may be canceled or the content may change due to weather conditions. 【Event Schedule】 10:00 Lion Dance, White Bear, and Installation of Portable Shrines 11:30 Mikoshi Festival 12:00 Ogata Akatsuki Taiko 12:15 Okudake-ryu Uehata Lion Dance Club 12:30 Ogata Three Shrines Kagura, Ogata Children's Kagura 16:00 Return of the Portable Shrines 16:20 Lion Dance, White Bear 17:15 Return of the Portable Shrines *Start times may vary depending on the situation. ▶Simultaneous Event 13:30~ Children's Portable Shrine Procession 【Organizer & Contact】 Gosenkyo Festival Executive Committee Office, Ogata Branch Phone: 0974-42-2111 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourist attractions and recommended spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Rice harvesting has begun in various places in Azumino. As the golden carpet that decorates the landscape will soon be gone, please come and see it soon! 😆

Located at the foot of the Northern Alps, Omachi City's "La CASTA Natural Healing Garden" 🌿 As soon as you step inside, you are enveloped by the gentle scent of beautiful flowers and herbs, creating a truly soothing space...✨ It feels like being in a storybook, a wonderful place indeed. Experience nature with all your senses and refresh your daily fatigue! 😆

A beautiful stream flowing through the wasabi fields and a view from the wasabi fields along the early spring song monument in the Northern Alps.

Blessed with clear weather in Azumino, the rice ears are heavy with grain. The forecast predicted temperatures rising to 37°C during the day, so please be cautious of heatstroke!

Photographed on September 1, 2014. This is the lily of the valley wind chime at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.

Title: "Barrier" A torii gate that marks the boundary between the human world and the divine realm. I reflected on the quiet divinity in the colors of the trees that spread beyond it. (Photographed in the garden of Nezu Museum, Tokyo)

This is a scene from Nasumachi, Tochigi Prefecture. A mother and daughter walk hand in hand along a path surrounded by colorful trees. Leaves are scattered at their feet, and vibrant flowers line both sides of the road. There's nothing particularly special about it, but the time spent walking together will become precious memories when looked back on someday. This captures a day in autumn.

Under the golden ginkgo tree, my daughter spread her arms wide. The grounds of Iouin in Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, evoke a sense of history, surrounded by ginkgo leaves covering the ground. The beauty of autumn, cherished by the Japanese for generations, intertwines with the innocent figure of a child living in the present. It is a scene of autumn in Japan that I want to cherish forever.

Location: Former Ikeda Family Gardens, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture The Former Ikeda Family Gardens in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, were the residence of the area's major landowner, the Ikeda family. The Western-style building within the gardens is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The wet reds and greens quietly stand out, adding a gentle touch to the history of this place. Nearby, you can also find the nationally designated historic site, Hotta-no-Saku Ruins (remains of an ancient castle). This autumn, why not come to Akita and trace its history?

Taken on September 1, 26. This is the lily of the wind chime at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.

Shosenkyo Gorge, designated as a "Priority Support Area"! In 2020, Shosenkyo Gorge was recognized as a Japan Heritage site, and along with the continuation of this recognition, it has now been selected as a "Priority Support Area" by the Agency for Cultural Affairs! This selection is based on the beautiful gorge, its history as a source of crystals, and the collaborative efforts of local government, communities, and students. We will continue to work together to promote the natural beauty, culture, and historical charm of Shosenkyo both domestically and internationally.

The beach season in Minami-Izu Town ended on August 30th. However, there are still places where summer isn't over! One such hidden gem is Hirizo Beach, which is more well-known than its geographical name. It's a spot where you can see numerous fish and corals, and the long-awaited period for snorkeling enthusiasts has begun. If you missed seeing the fish you wanted, please consider purchasing the 2027 Hirizo Beach illustrated calendar. *In case the boat to Hirizo Beach is canceled, please check our tourism association BASE (https://minamiizukan.base.shop/)... or purchase it at our counter. Another spot is Koiji Coast. It is gradually becoming popular. This spot is a hidden gem known to those in the know, offering excellent visibility and opportunities for activities like SUP in addition to snorkeling. Please come visit "not-too-hot Minami-Izu Town," where the highest temperature in August (31.4°C) is lower than in July (32.9°C), this September.