Oyama Sky Lanterns® —Set your wish aloft from 700 m above sea level🌠— Call for Participants Would you like to release a Sky Lantern® into the night sky above MtOoyama from the Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts, accompanied by the two-star scenic views of Michelin Green Guide Japan? We are now accepting participants! This rare experience pairs the shrine’s illuminated structures with lanterns carrying each person’s wishes and thoughts, creating a dreamy panorama of lights and night scenery. The OyamaCableCar line will also be lit up along its route and will operate until 19:00. Limited to 50 lanterns, first-come, first-served. 3,000 yen per lantern (tax included). *Up to two people may participate per lantern.* *Date and Time* Sunday, January 12, 2025 — event proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather. Registration: 15:00–16:00 Launch: 16:30 *Venue* Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Precincts *Access* From Isehara Station north exit on the Odakyu Line, take the Kanachu bus from platform 4 bound for Oyama Cable (about 25 minutes). Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes, or take the 6-minute Oyama Cable to Afuri Shrine Station. *How to Apply* WEB: Use the QR code on the flyer or visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website. By phone: Isehara City Tourism Association (0463-73-7373), weekdays 9:00–17:00. By FAX: Complete the Oyama Sky Lantern® application form on the back of the flyer and fax it to 0463-73-6606. *Payment Methods* Cash: At the Isehara City Tourism Association counter (on the stairs at the north exit of Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line), weekdays 9:00–17:00. Bank transfer: Yokohama Bank, Isehara Branch, Ordinary 6072115, General Incorporated Association Isehara City Tourism Association, Representative Director Hitoshi Meguro. *Application and Payment Deadline* Thursday, December 26, 2024 Your application is confirmed upon receipt of payment, so please pay as soon as possible. Please note that cancellations after payment are generally not accepted. For the flyer, application form, and further details, please see the Isehara City Tourism Association website. Sky Lanterns® are registered trademarks of the Japan Sky Lantern Association® and Exploud Inc. Cooperation: Japan Sky Lantern Association® Usage Permit No. JSA045665P

Suginoya sits at the foot of Wada Pass on the Nakasendo. The menu ranges from katsudon and set meals to pizza and pasta. 🍕✨ Address ▶︎ 3389 Wada, Nagawacho Phone ▶︎ 0268-88-2005 Hours Weekdays ▶ 11:00–21:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays ▶ 11:00–20:00 Closed every Thursday

Notice of public toilet closures for winter To prevent freezing, some public toilets in Minamimaki Village will be closed from Monday, November 25, 2024 until mid-April 2025 (scheduled). We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please note that the public toilet in front of nobeyama station remains available 24 hours during winter. The restroom inside the Minamimaki Village Rural Culture and Information Exchange Center (Vegitable With) is also available during the center’s opening hours.

Gari waterfall in Yukawa Valleys, Aridagawa Towns, Wakayama Prefecture, with a drop of 25 meters. It's not that far from Aragi Island, one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, so if you go to photograph One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, please go a little further.

"Yumemachi Odori: Hana no Mai" Additional and Special Performances Announced We are pleased to announce additional and special performances of Atami geisha's "Yumemachi Odori: Hana no Mai," normally staged every Saturday and Sunday at the Atami Geisha Kenban Kaburenjo. Please enjoy professional dance performances that are rarely seen in everyday life: the elegance of kimono styling, graceful comportment, and breathtaking beauty. Come together with friends and family and join us for these shows. Additional Performance / Monday, December 9, 2024, 11:00 AM (Admission: 2,500 yen) Special Performances / Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (national holiday) and Thursday, January 2, 2025, 11:00 AM (Admission: 3,000 yen) Note: No performances on Saturday, December 21, 2024; Sunday, December 22, 2024; Saturday, December 28, 2024; and Sunday, December 29, 2024. Address / 17-13 Chuocho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along the Hatsukawa River) Reservations and Inquiries / Atami Geisha Kenban, Tel: 0557-81-3575 Access / From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes and get off at Shimizucho. Admission / 2,500 yen (tax included). January 1 and January 2: 3,000 yen. Free for elementary school children and younger. Parking / None (paid municipal parking available nearby) Performance Dates / Every Saturday and Sunday; December 9, 2024; January 1 and 2, 2025 Start Time / 11:00 AM (Performance runs about 30 minutes) Venue / Atami Geisha Kenban

[Notice of Reopening of Road Closure] The entrance to Tsumago inn (on the Magome side, opposite the No. 3 parking lot) had been closed to vehicles for road improvement work for a while, but the closure was lifted today, Friday, November 22. Thank you for your cooperation during the long closure! —Notice— Vehicles and pedestrians may now pass as usual, but vehicle entry into the post town is one-way from Omata Bridge, so entry from the No. 3 parking lot side is prohibited. Also, within Tsumago inn, vehicles are always prohibited from 10:00 to 16:00 to protect the scenery.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The pigeon rings its Hyoshigi to signal the departure of the festival float. It is a festival float of Kawagoe City.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, the Nakasendo Tsumago inn will host a Bunka-Bunsei era procession! This annual event has taken place on November 23 since 1968 to commemorate the start of preservation efforts at Tsumago Yado. Local residents dress as samurai, courier runners, komuso (mendicant monks), and other figures to recreate the post town atmosphere of the Bunka-Bunsei period. As in past years, the procession will march along the Nakasendo from 10:30 at Watashima General Ground to 11:20 at Tsumago inn (lunch break), then resume at 13:25 and walk the Nakasendo between O-Tsumago and Tsumago. Imagine the travelers who once walked this road in the Bunka-Bunsei era and enjoy the procession. Details about the schedule and other information for the day are available on the Tsumago inn official website✅ There is no reserved space for media or photography. Please avoid blocking others and watch the procession without standing in the way. Non-participants must not join the procession. Tsumago inn remains a living community while preserving its streetscape. Please refrain from entering private property or causing disturbance. The photo shows last year’s event. It is forecast to be cold tomorrow, so please come warmly dressed 😊❄

[Welcome, Mr. Moss] November 16 Workshop to make a moss terrarium was held! It was a sunny day, so the participants hung out in the direction of Korakuen. Korakuen Garden is a garden where much of the ground is covered with moss. It's an unexplored place for moss enthusiasts. He is nicknamed "Pon-chan" The lecturer, Mr. Takada, takes a walk while introducing moss. If you look closely~, moss has various shapes. I see, I see, and while beating the whirlwind On the way, the participants were drawn to the squirrels that appeared. Touch it, observe it, and when you know a little more about moss, you can move on to production. choose a glass container and how much sand to fill, It was a work full of worries, such as which moss to use and how to place it. By carefully removing the soil and leaves on the moss, It prevents mold and lives longer. There was also a large amount of moss As you loosen the soil, it will gradually become smaller. A small world spread out in moss that fits in both hands. Sea grass and small cows on moss, etc. If you put it on a little bit, it looks like you're looking down at the world from above. It also made me feel strange. After about an hour of work, each piece was completed. The mosses that will be welcomed into your home. Where will it be displayed? I would be happy if you could take a look at the moss and take a breather. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Moss terrarium #Moss #Kiiku #Kimu #Korakuen #Little Man and Cow #At Korakuen, you will be greeted by a squirrel.

Fudo Shichie Waterfall in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, is a terraced waterfall with a drop of about 160m. You can take pictures from the forest road of the Maeoni River. If you go up this forest road, you will reach the early inn of the Omine Oku Drive.

It is the autumn of the stone tower in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture. The forest road to get here has many rockfalls and be careful of punctures. I also cut the side of the tire. It is a spectacular view lined with rocky peaks, but you need to be careful when driving.

[Signs of Christmas in a tree dream] One of the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat pleasures of visiting a tree dream It is a seasonal decoration. Now it is reminiscent of Christmas Decorations of various sizes are displayed throughout Inside the Facility. There are also decorations that are devised so that you can see it from outside the window! As soon as you enter Setoushi-kun doll that has become Christmas specifications YO is waiting to take a picture with everyone. At the shop, pine cones were used Handmade trees are on sale. It is a beautifully painted and colorful tree. It comes with a cute snowman! Why don't you enjoy the Christmas spirit with a tree dream one step ahead? #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Decoration #Christmas #Pine cone #Handmade decorations devised by the staff It's the perfect time of year for Santa World #Christmas Events Held in December 7

Today's Nobeyama Highlands This morning's low was -3.8°C🌡️ Yesterday Yatsugatake finally got a dusting of snow, and it really feels like winter now🏔️ Temperatures are forecast to drop further from the weekend🥶 Please dress warmly when you visit🧣🧤

Sasano Falls in Totsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, has a drop of about 32 meters and has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a wild festival float that passes in front of Resona Coedo Terrace.

Autumn leaves in Oihira Park Odagi Towns, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 2024/11

Autumn is my favorite season in Japan. This is because of this aesthetic view. Enjoying the autumn from ropeway is very good but the view of autumn with the ropeway is amazing. The autumn valey in Yuzawa kogen ski resort is one of the best place to enjoy the autumn. Over the valley there is a ropeway service which looks like this image.

In June of 2025 (Reiwa 7), I went to visit the regional exchange center "Tokutoku" that will open next to Shintoku Station. The Inside the Facility is a complex facilities that includes railway heritage exhibits, a children's space, a shop selling Shintoku Specialty Products, a café, and a multipurpose hall. The Tourist Association will also move to Tokutoku next year, and we are looking forward to having more opportunities to interact with customers than ever before. #Hokkaido Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Railway #Railway Heritage Exhibition #Kids Space #Cafe #Specialty Products

Notice of Stone-Roasted Sweet Potato Sales Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. On both days, stone-roasted sweet potatoes will be sold from around 11:00 AM! We will also offer roasted Anno sweet potatoes, known as the “king of sweet potatoes.” Please give them a try♪ Prices - Roasted sweet potato (Beniharuka, Beni Azuma): small 200 yen · large 300 yen - Roasted sweet potato (Anno sweet potato): small 300 yen · large 400 yen - Roasted baked potato: 200 yen *Get 50 yen off the total bill for every two items purchased.

Hello. This is the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association. Scenes of the sunflower season is over, but you can see the current state of the sunflower field. Broadcasting live on the YouTube channel of the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association. (You may not be able to see it due to equipment adjustment) Fun the Scenes of the Sunflower Field in the Four Seasons.

Winter Opening Hours for the Nobeyama Tourist Information Center The opening hours of the Nobeyama Tourist Information Center in front of JR Nobeyama Station will be as follows during the winter period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding. Winter Schedule ・Period: November 25, 2024 (Monday)–mid-March 2025 ・Hours: 10:00–16:00 ・Closed: Mondays (if a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday), and during the New Year holidays (December 29–January 3) Contact for closed-day inquiries Minamimaki Village Promotion Corporation TEL: 0267-91-1771 (closed December 29–January 3)

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Akasawa has finished this season, but the Autumn leaves on the Nezame-no-Toko floor are still in Best time to visit The coloring of the maples is beautiful!

【Autumn leaves】Still in time! Beautiful Autumn leaves also seen in Kamogawa ★Early December Boso Peninsula is a place where you can enjoy "the latest Autumn leaves in Kanto". If you're thinking, "I missed the Autumn leaves," it's okay. On the Boso Peninsula, Autumn leaves are yet to come! Located near the border between Kamogawa City and Kimitsu City, Shiraiwa is known as the most beautiful Autumn leaves Famous landmarks in Okukiyosumi. The contrast between the pure white rock surface and the red of the Autumn leaves harmonizes wonderfully, creating a wonderful sight. "Fudo Falls" in the Shipogi district is a truly unexplored place There is a deep bamboo and Japanese cedar forests that cross Kiyosumi and enter the mountain road from the prefectural road. It is 10 meters high and 8 meters wide, and when there is a lot of water, the waterfall splits into two parts, the right is called the male waterfall and the left is called the female waterfall. Valleys are deep upstream, and you can enjoy the atmospheric scenery during the Autumn leaves period in early winter. Best time to visit Autumn leaves Late November ~ early December 2024 Location: Shiraiwa, Shipogi Fudo Falls, Kamogawa City Access (Car) Tateyama Automobile About 50 km from Kimitsu IC Access (Railway) JR Sotobo Line Taxi from Awa Tianjin Station about 9 km

Tadachi Washi Papermaking Experience 2024! The tradition of washi papermaking has long been passed down in the Tadachi area of Nagiso town. At one time it was an important winter side industry for farming families. Although Tadachi washi vanished for a while with the spread of Western paper, the town restored the house of Tadachi Washi in 1985 to preserve the traditional techniques and share them with many people. At the Washi House, artisans still carry on the papermaking craft today.✨ The Washi House now offers a winter-only papermaking experience! Because it uses natural materials and cold water, this is a precious experience available only in winter.👀 There are two workshop options: a postcard and a koban (oval coin) size. Why not make your own one-of-a-kind original washi paper? Period: December–March Location: Tadachi Washi House (234-2 Tadachi, Nagiso town) Inquiries: 0573-75-4910 (Washi House) ※Reservation required For details, please check the Nagiso Tourism Association website "Burari Nagiso."✨

【Kyowa Towns Furusato Nozei】 Very popular ❗❗ every year We are ❗ accepting donation applications for Kyowa Towns's popular thank-you gift, "Raden Melon" for FY2025 It is a delicious melon that 🍈 incorporates a clean cultivation method that does not rely on chemicals that Use Nature's mechanisms, and measures the sweetness with a highly accurate optical center at the time of shipment Please 😆 take this opportunity to enjoy the proud Raden melon of Kyowa Towns It is scheduled to ❗ be shipped around the end of next year's Obon

Photographed 10/20/24. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. Festival floats greet everyone in Saiwai Town. The festival floats cannot be rotated, so they face the front.

[Winter Driving] Check snow road information! Nagiso town is a region that typically sees snowfall each year. If heavy snow is forecast, road closures may occur. Please review the importance of winter equipment and snow driving precautions before you head out. You can get real-time road conditions, road-closure updates, and winter equipment information from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s live cameras, social media, and websites. We ask for your cooperation to prevent winter traffic accidents and troubles. MLIT Winter Drive Navi Chubu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Iida National Highway Office Snow Road Information for the South Shinshu and Kiso Region (map available) Tsumago Tourist Information Center TEL: 0264-57-3123 (Business hours 8:30–17:00, closed during the New Year holidays)

Partial road closures on the Nakasendo Currently, some sections of the Nakasendo are closed or have restricted access. Signs, ropes, and detours are in place, so please watch your step when passing through. 1. Between Magome and Magome Pass — Bridge collapse If you walk from Magome to Tsumago, go past the Jinbajō Observation Deck in Magome and follow Prefectural Route 7. Turn right at the sign for the old Nakasendo. At the Y-shaped junction ahead, turn left onto the stone path; a wooden bridge there is half-collapsed. The Nakatsugawa City Tourism Division has set up ropes and barriers, but please be careful of your footing when passing. 2. Kudaritani (see map above) A detour around Kudaritani runs behind nearby houses. If walking from the Tsumago direction 3. From the entrance to Tsumago inn (near Parking Lot 3) to Tsumago Power Station Note: Closed to vehicles. Pedestrians may pass.

Nippori Dokan Festival 2024 — Held in light rain, canceled in severe weather Ota Dokan, famed for building Edo Castle in the Muromachi period, also has ties to Arakawaku From Isehara City, local specialties including shiitake mushrooms and cheesecake and drinkable yogurt from Kashiwagi Farm will be on sale. Try on samurai armor free of charge with the Isehara Handmade Armor Team’s costume experience (12:30–13:30) and become a warrior! This event offers fun for both children and adults, so come and join us! Date and time: Saturday, November 23 (holiday) 10:00–15:00 Venue: Nippori Ekimae Event Hiroba 2-24 Nishinippori, Arakawaku, Tokyo Metropolis A 2-minute walk from Nippori station East Exit Contact: Arakawaku Industry and Economy Department, Tourism Promotion Division 03-3802-4689