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Taken on October 8, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was crowded with people celebrating Shichi-Go-San and coming for their first shrine visit.

Taken on October 3, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The 21st Autumn Walk in Kinsenkyo will be held as scheduled on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Participants are requested to complete registration at the parking lot in front of Takinoue Town Hotel Keikoku (in front of Takinoue Town Local History Museum) by 9:45. Takinoue Gorge, known for its beautiful autumn leaves, is easily accessible from the Roadside Station and hotels, making it a great spot for a leisurely stroll. Today, the Roadside Station "Kaori no Sato Takinoue" will host the Food Truck Party in TAKINOUE, featuring food trucks offering original menus made with local ingredients. We look forward to seeing you there.

"Journey to Read the Land of Saijo" Participants Wanted Saijo City is actually a "treasure trove of terrain." In this walking tour, we will explore the areas of Furuta, Kusunokigawa, and Teizui with a professional guide. Before us lies a landscape of mountains, rivers, rice fields, and villages. When we focus on the terrain and geology, we start to wonder, "Why did a village form here?" and "How did this landscape come to be?" This leads to new discoveries. Using the terrain as a clue, we will unpack the history of the land, the lives of the people who have lived there, and the culture rooted in the region. When you "walk with knowledge," the scenery of the town becomes much more interesting. Why not come and walk, see, and feel the hidden charms of Saijo? The familiar scenery will start to look a little different. "Journey to Read the Land of Saijo" ◯ Travel Fee 5,000 yen (tax included) per person *Monitor price. We kindly ask for your cooperation in answering a survey after the tour. Includes professional guide, chartered bus, and Setouchi meal for lunch. ◯ Date Wednesday, November 4, 2026 ◯ Time 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Gathering and registration at Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center at 8:35 AM. ◯ Capacity 40 people, first come first served. ◯ Itinerary Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (9:00 AM) = Furuta District = (View of Saijo's townscape and fault line cliff from Konsen-ji) Qkamura Setouchi Toyo Seaside Campsite (granite sandy beach and coastal vegetation) = Qkamura Setouchi = (Setouchi meal for lunch) Daimyojin River = (a river with overhead railway tracks) Kusunokigawa District = (spring water from Usui Daishi-dō associated with Kōbō Daishi legend) Teizui District = (Uchinuki from Meisui Hyakusen, Shikoku's Largest Estuarine Tidal Flat, and tidal flat creatures) Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (4:00 PM) ◯ Inquiries and Reservations General Incorporated Association Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefecture Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Registration Number: 1500005007749 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, 793-0030 TEL 0897-56-2605 FAX 0897-47-3733

On October 8th, we held a flower watching tour at Kamegamori. Under clear skies ☀️, everyone was able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range in autumn. This year's final schedule is the 21st, and we are fully booked. Thank you very much. We plan to hold this event again next year. We look forward to your applications.

I traveled in autumn, and this is a photo taken near a museum in Okutama. I was overwhelmed by the great nature and the size of the stones. It was sunny, and the cool breeze felt pleasant, allowing me to experience autumn in Japan. If I visit again a little later, I might also enjoy the autumn leaves. It was a great place to refresh.

This is a photo I selected from my photo album, inspired by the theme of a photo contest titled "Autumn in Japan." The photo has not been edited. It is a beautiful picture of autumn flowers that I took at Jindaiji in Chofu City, Tokyo Metropolis. Jindaiji is a wonderful place rich in nature, known for its delicious soba, and it even offers pottery experiences (painting, bisque firing, and items can be taken home the same day). Soba manju and dumplings are also delicious. For someone like me who loves nature, art, and food culture, it is a place full of memories.

Gourmet Information ❚ Hirai Farm Direct Sales Store At the Hirai Farm Direct Sales Store in Miemachikawabe, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, grapes are sold directly from August to the end of October. The varieties available change with the season, and the highlight in October is the Shine Muscat. At this time, the Shine Muscat is perfectly sweet, with firm, plump berries that offer a satisfying taste. You can enjoy them with the skin on; just wash and chill them for an easy treat. They are also easy for little ones to eat, making them a great snack for families. If the timing is right, you might find bagels from Tanaka-machi Coffee Shop available at the store. Sales will continue until the end of October, so if you're interested, it's best to go early. ■■Hirai Farm Direct Sales Store 【Location】 Miemachikawabe, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Business Hours】 Weekdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Weekends and Holidays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Open for a limited time from August to the end of October *Please check the latest business days on the farm's Instagram 【Regular Holidays】 Monday, Tuesday 【Access】 About 40 minutes by car from Oita Merah IC 【Parking】 Available 【Contact】 Reach out to Hirai Farm on Instagram (@h0810n) ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 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, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

As autumn deepens day by day in Tomakomai, the street trees in the city center are starting to change color. The low shrubs below are doudan azaleas, while the trees in the foreground and background are sakura.

【Reihoku Sunset Marche】Announcement for October📣 Hello everyone! Here is the announcement for the "Reihoku Sunset Marche" happening in October!♪ 👀Highlights of this Sunset Marche👀 ❣The "Reihoku Sunset Marche" will feature local agricultural products, processed goods, and side dishes from Reihokumachi. This time, we will have rice, mandarins, and seasonal delicacies like sweet potatoes available! We look forward to seeing you all😊 Don't forget to bring your own bag🛍✨ 【Items for Sale】 ・Asparagus ・Asparagus Chiffon ・Okra ・Rice🌾 ・Side Dishes ・Oregano ・Water Spinach ・Chestnut Chiffon ・Sweet Potatoes🍠 ・Shishito Peppers ・Zucchini ・Climbing Spinach ・Flowers ・Bread ・Shiso Leaves ・Bell Peppers🫑 ・Bagged Mandarins ・Purple Chili Peppers ・Molokhia ・Boiled Peanuts🥜 ・Lettuce🥬 ・Roselle ・Late Rice (5kg), (10kg) 🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔 Reihoku Sunset Marche 【Date】Sunday, October 11th, from 1 PM to 3 PM 【Location】Amakusa Reihoku Tourist Association (Reihoku Town Tourist Information Center) (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihokumachi)

Photographed on October 3, 26. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on October 3, 2026. This is the flower handwashing at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

♨️ Announcement for On-Site Massage 🍁 On Saturday, October 10th, an on-site massage will be held in the lobby of Kawayu Onsen Hotel Kitafukuro! The Kawayu Marche will also take place on that day✨ Why not spend a relaxing time with the hot springs and massage along with the marche? 😊 October 10th (Saturday) from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Lobby of Kawayu Onsen Hotel Kitafukuro For details and reservations, please check the image!

Now is the season!✨ Let me introduce you to some facilities where you can enjoy apple picking!🍎🍂 Nagano is known as one of Japan's leading apple-producing regions, and its deliciousness and quality are highly regarded both domestically and internationally. This time, I will introduce you to "apple picking" facilities where you can taste seasonal apples! 1. Nakamura Farm 【Location】1378 Kojimada, Nagano City 【Harvest Season】Late September to Mid-November 【Main Varieties】Aki-ei, Shinano Sweet, Shinano Gold, Sun Fuji 【Fee】660 yen (tax included) and up 【Contact】026-284-8261 2. Ringo Gari no Chikumaen 【Location】2245-2 Akabuna, Nagano City 【Harvest Season】October 1 to Late November 【Main Varieties】Shinshu apples (the three apple brothers, Sun Fuji) + Meigetsu 【Fee】Entrance 500 yen (free for children under 3) *Please purchase at least one basket of apples per group. (Entrance only is not accepted) 【Contact】026-296-6853 3. Naritaen Apple Picking and Direct Sales 【Location】2312-1 Akabuna, Nagano City 【Harvest Season】Mid-September to Late November 【Main Varieties】Shinano Dolce, Aki-ei, Shinano Sweet, Shinano Gold, Sun Fuji 【Fee】500 yen per person (free for elementary school students and younger) *You can take home the harvested apples for 600 yen per kg for one hour from entrance 【Contact】026-296-9054 *There is a similarly named shop nearby (Narita〇). Please be careful not to confuse them. 4. Machi no Yaen 【Location】2424-3 Akabuna, Nagano City 【Harvest Season】Mid-September to Late November 【Main Varieties】Sun Fuji, Shinano Piccolo, Aki-ei, Kogyoku, Komitsu, Shinano Sweet, Gunma Meigetsu, Shinano Gold, Aika no Kaori 【Fee】Entrance fee (all-you-can-eat) 400 yen per person Takeout 500 yen per kg and up 【Contact】026-296-9436 5. Kuraishi Farm 【Location】1805-1 Asano, Toyono-machi, Nagano City 【Harvest Season】September to November 【Fee】Entrance fee 400 yen 【Contact】026-257-2089 6. Shinshu Fruits Land Shinshu Nakano Inter Store 【Location】1356-1 Kusama, Nakano City 【Harvest Season】September to November 【Main Varieties】Shinano Sweet, Fuji 【Fee】Fuji all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes from entrance 600 yen for elementary school students and older, 300 yen for preschool children 【Contact】0269-22-2530 #apple picking #fruit picking #apple #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

Marimo Lantern Festival - A great success!♪ We received enthusiastic cheers from customers both domestic and international. Thank you to the local community for your cooperation. Discovering new attractions at Lake Akanko🟢🟢 The event will also take place today and the day after tomorrow! Participation tickets are being distributed at the hotel front desk (for guests only). If you want to see the fireworks display, you can do so around 8 PM at the lakeside parking lot🟢🟢🟢