Kawaura Valleys Japanese cedar Itatori, Seki, Gifu Prefecture Autumn leaves and emerald green water are mysterious Valleys with a total length of about 7 kilometers surrounded by Mt. Samon, Mt. Hinaga, and Mt. Takinami. Elevation about 300~1400 Meter of water in the Kawaura area gathers, and there are many place names related to its steepness, such as "Laughing" and "Zatobuchi". It was selected as one of the 33 best Autumn leaves in Hida and Mino, and in contrast to the majesty created by the sheer rocks of 40~50 meters, the rock azaleas bloom beautifully in Spring, the Autumn leaves are colored in autumn, and the mysterious world Unfolds together with the emerald green water surface. The best time to see it is in early May, late October ~ early November.

Takaga Shrine Jinsuian 658-4 Todo Takaga, Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture Naoko Takahashi used it for water supply and became famous "Takaga Forest Water". The place that serves as the water intake is "Takaga Jinsuian" in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. It all started when the Ujiko (shrine parishioners) of Takaga Shrine, approach to the temple Local in 1996 (Heisei 8), dug a well about 50 meters underground at the side of Takaga Shrine (Takaga Yato) and Use it as water for the shrine. More than 200,000 people gather every year to fetch this water, and it is a hanging water hermitage that Takaga Healing is proud of Township. When you enter the hermitage, please pay the firstfruits fee of 100 yen. You can pump up to 2 pieces at a time (up to 20 liters per container). On Saturdays and Sundays, it is so popular that there is a line all day, and it is crowded with people carrying large plastic tanks. There are also Sightseeing spot such as Takaga Shrine and Takaga Valleys in the vicinity, so Enjoy them together. Takaga Shrine Takaga Shrine has been rebuilt three times, from its founding in the Nara period (Yoro year), to the Heian period (Tenjo year), the Yoshino period (Keian year), and the Tokugawa period (Yasunaga year). The current Main Shrine was built about 280 years ago, and the Yawata Shrine, which is enshrined to the left facing the front, was built about 50 years before the Main Shrine. By the way, the current priest of Takaga Shrine is the 39th generation.

Nameless Pond (commonly known as Monet's Pond) Nameless Pond in Itatori, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (commonly known as Monet's Pond) Monet's Pond is a reservoir located beside the approach to the temple to Nemichi Shrine in Itatori, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. Maintenance was Used for irrigation around 1980 using the subterranean water of Mt. Takaga. Monet's Pond is a common name, not an official pond name. Local call it the Nemichi Shrine Pond or simply the Pond. Water lilies blooming in highly transparent spring water are very beautiful, The appearance of Nishiki carp swimming gracefully in the pond is like Monet's Representative "Water Lilies". When is the best time to go to Monet's Pond? Monet's pond can be enjoyed all year round. From the end of May to October, the water lilies begin to bloom, and from Spring to autumn, the amount of spring water entering the pond increases, so the transparency increases. November when the Autumn leaves change color and the silver Monet pond seen in the snow are also the best. The location is difficult to understand, so when you come by Car Please register the facilities in front of the pond "Flower Park Itatori" in the navigation system.

From Soto Recipes! As a special return to everyone who supported us through crowdfunding of the luxury retort "Izu no Gokumeshi" that fully uses high-quality ingredients from the three towns of Shizuoka and Izu, we Held in a social gathering to eat "Izu no Gokumeshi" together in Izu with our ambassador Izu no Nushi Fishing. Izu Southwest Coast Tourism Promotion Council Three towns: Nishi-Izu Town, Matsuzaki Town, and Minami-Izu Town We received full cooperation in recipe development, etc. Chiaki, Representative of Soto Recipe Co., Ltd. Ambassador "Izu no Nushi Fishing" With everyone who supported us We enjoyed camping food unique to the southwestern Coast of Izu, such as "Dogashima barley wine", "Hon Wasabi and local fish", "Ghibier yakiniku", "natural eel kabayaki", "deep-fried ginaga shrimp", and "tide soup". Souvenirs include "Hot Spring Melon", "Bonito Dashi Salt", and "Matsuzaki Rice". There is a very much to everyone who participated.

138 Tower Park 138 Winter Illumination 2024 Held in period November 16, 2024 – January 3, 2025 Held in time 17:00～21:00 Held in Aichi Prefecture Ichinomiya City Komeiji Urasaki 21-3 price Twin Arch 138 is charged separately Adult (15 years old and over) 500 yen, Child (6 to 15 years old) 200 yen, 5 years old and under free Car parking free An Illumination Events Held in every year at the National Kiso Mikawa Park 138 Tower Park in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. The theme of the 2024 illumination is "STELLA ~Message from the Stars~". Illuminations with images of "stream stars", "North Star", "Aurora", and "constellations" shine throughout the park. Interactive illuminations that can be played with light also appear in various places. In addition, Christmas photo spots are also available. A huge Christmas wreath with a diameter of 3 meters can be photographed both during the day and at night. In addition, on Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, 2025, it will be lit as "New Year Illumination".

On the 7th after the new year, I went ✨ to Matsubara in Thee scenic pine groves of Japan to take pictures When I looked at the photo later, I saw a child fairy in a kimono! This Japan and warm landscape photo is my favorite ♡♡

Overnight Castle Snow Scenery Castles and snow look good Sumimata Towns, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture

If you come to Ito City, you can't miss the seafood dishes! We visited Haruhiramaru Amimoto and had a delicious Kaisen Donburi. You can find more information on Ito City's official Instagram! Please refer to it if you ♪ like it

Every year from the end of October to the beginning of November, the chestnut tiger butterfly ✨ flies to Izu Matsuzaki Town This is an image I took when I went out on the Suruga Bay ferry two years ago! Fascination with ♡♡ the pattern of the body and feathers is very beautiful and mysterious

Ryozenji, an indispensable site in the history of Shimoda’s opening, sits a 10-minute walk from Izukyū-Shimoda Station. On November 8, a new shop called Sushilabo 302 opened in the temple’s parking lot. It’s a great stop when you want to tour compact Shimoda efficiently, grab a quick bite, enjoy lively conversation with the staff, or if you overdid the ryokan breakfast but still want sushi in Shimoda.(^^)/ The sushi chefs are several “side-job sushi artisans.” They trained for a few months and debuted when the shop opened.✨ They normally work in completely different fields, and some have come from other prefectures. Sushilabo, a new style of sushi restaurant in Shimoda, was planned by the fourth-generation owner of the town’s popular sushi spot Mimatsu Sushi, who helped train these side-job sushi artisans and bring the shop to life. When you stroll around town, please stop by and enjoy— you might even meet a favorite side-job sushi artisan!

Two winters ago, I took a picture of a tree in a nearby park! In Japan, it is known ♡♡ as an auspicious tree to decorate for the New Year Since it is a Christmas color, I have been enjoying framing this photo and hanging it on the wall from the Christmas season to the New Year!!

Until Tuesday, December 24, the Izusan Local Museum is exhibiting the original Hokke Mandala. According to Izusan Shrine tradition, this Hokke Mandala was embroidered with the hair of Hojo Masako. A repair inscription on the back records that Hojo Masako used her own hair to stitch the Hokke Mandala to pray for the soul of her husband, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and that it was enshrined as the principal image of the Hokke Hall. The museum usually displays a replica, but the original is on temporary public view for the first time in two years and four months. Please take time to appreciate the three-dimensional Sanskrit characters made with hair and the subtle coloration of the backing that only the original can show. Atami City Izusan Local Museum Hokke Mandala Exhibition Period: Thursday, November 28, 2024–Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Address: 708-2 Izusan, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (within the grounds of Izusan Shrine) Phone: 0557-80-4252 Access: From atami station, take a bus bound for Nanao for about 10 minutes and get off at Izusan Shrine-mae Hours: 9:00–16:00 Closed: Wednesdays (if a public holiday falls on Wednesday, closed the following day) Admission: Adults ¥180 (groups ¥120); junior and senior high school students ¥120 (groups ¥80); elementary school children and younger free Parking: Available (a few spaces at Izusan Shrine) Note: Group discounts apply to parties of 20 or more.

In January of this year, I took a picture of the scenery spreading out in front of me from my hotel room at Lake Tanuki. While retouching before posting, I found Mt. Fuji Ryu!! It has become a piece that can reaffirm the coolness of Japan, the country of the protection of the dragon god! !!

Winter in Shirakawa Township Photo taken on 2022.02.26 Shooting from the Hagijo Observation decks Since it was free, chronic traffic jams began to occur due to Car parking for long periods of time, so parking spaces are currently Car Closed in Hagigi Observation decks. The usual parking lot near the Village Car closes in the evening, so I had to Accommodation to the Village and walk up to the Observation decks to take this view. You can also use paid coin parking, so it would be nice to be able to go by Car.

This is a photo of the maple and gate of Oyada Shrine in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture Autumn leaves bathed in sunlight were well photographed.

Photo taken on December 1st The autumn leaves at Atami Plum Garden are now at their peak! The garden has about 380 maple trees, and perhaps because of the mild climate they usually change color from late November through December, earning the reputation of being "the latest autumn leaves in Japan." Early-blooming plum trees have already started flowering since mid-October, so searching for plum blossoms while enjoying the autumn foliage is a unique Atami experience. During the Momiji Festival, the annual footbath opens, the Atami Plum Garden Momiji Festival Photo Contest is held, and the Momiji Light-Up takes place, among other events. Event period / November 16 to December 8, 2024 Hours / Light-up (every night during the event) 4:30 PM–9:00 PM Venue / Atami Plum Garden (8-11 Ume-enzaka, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Phone / 0557-85-2222 Organizer / Atami City Tourism Association Access / ■ From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Ainobara Danchi for about 15 minutes and get off at "Ume-en" ■ From Atami Station, take the Ito Line about 3 minutes to Kinomiya Station, then walk about 10 minutes Admission / Free Parking / 100 spaces in front of the plum garden (open only during the event) (Weekdays) 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Standard car 300 yen · Motorcycle & bicycle 100 yen · Microbus 1000 yen

Light up of Nagoya's Swans Garden I used white balance to create a refreshing blue photo.

Light up of Nagoya's Swans Garden Emphasized the brilliance of the lights.

On Thursday, November 28, the blooming of the "Himalaya cherry" in Shinsui Park was confirmed. (Photo taken November 29) Of the two trees, the one facing the sea has begun to bloom, and only the uppermost part is flowering. Other buds are swelling, so more blooms are expected soon. This cherry is a rare variety that typically blooms from late November through December, producing delicate pale pink flowers. In Atami City, the parent tree stands on a slope near Atami High School, and young trees are scattered around Shinsui Park, Tsukimigaoka Park, the Sakura Scenic Walk, Nagahama Seaside Park, and other locations. The parent tree originates from seeds of the “Himalaya zakura” that were presented to former Crown Prince (later King) Birendra of Nepal during his study at the University of Tokyo. In August 1967, when he visited Ito City, the Atami Botanical Friends Association offered seeds of Atami cherries and plums. In return, seeds of the Himalaya zakura were sent from Nepal in May 1968 and sown and grown in July of the same year at the municipal farm in Shimotaga, Atami City. Against the cold sky, the modestly blooming cherry is very beautiful. Himalaya cherry A deciduous tall tree that grows in temperate to subtropical zones around the Himalayas. It blooms in November–December with reddish flowers; petals measure 8–13 mm in length and the flowers are rich in nectar. Scientific name: Prunus cerasoides Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Origin: Nepal Number of trees (as of November 2019): 49 in total ・Slope near Atami High School (parent tree, 1): Kamitaga, Atami City ・Tsukimigaoka Park (1): Shimotaga, Atami City ・Shinsui Park (2): beside the first parking lot of Shinsui Park, Nagisa-cho, Atami City ・Beside Taga Junior High School gymnasium (2): Shimotaga, Atami City ・Sakura Scenic Walk (14): Kamitaga, Atami City ・Nagahama Seaside Park (29): Kamitaga, Atami City Inquiries: Atami City Parks and Greenery Division Phone 0557-86-6218 At Atami Plum Garden, autumn colors will soon be at their peak, and early-blooming plums have been flowering since October, so right now you can see autumn leaves, plums, and cherries in Atami at the same time.

Wasabi Harvesting Experience "Traditional Cultivation of Shizuoka Water Wasabi" certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site You can experience harvesting in the wasabi stream, which is usually difficult to enter. Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is blessed with the famous water of Mt. Izu Amagi and is suitable for cultivating delicious Wasabi cultivation. You can hear stories about the history of wasabi and how to eat it deliciously from a local guide, and experience the harvest firsthand. You can take home one whole wasabi with its leaves and stems attached. ●Implementation period January 15, 2025 ~ March 31, 2025 9:00～ *Please contact us for the start time. * Implementation period It is subject to change depending on the situation. ●Number of Receptionists 1 group (up to 10 people) Minimum number of participants: 3 ●Meeting point Kawazu cherry blossoms Tourism Exchange Center or Sagano Promenade Car parking lot ●Location of Experience Kawazu Town Kawazu Raft Area What's Included Boots, agricultural tools for wasabi harvesting Precautions Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. It gets quite cold in winter, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold. Use rental boots, please wear socks. What you'll need Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. Bring your own if you do not need to rent boots

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting. The first "morning activity" in Izu on Saturday, December 7 Held in. Enjoy a relaxing time and meals at Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

Autumn leaves in Yumori Park Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture "Yumori Park" 2024/11

The 27th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival Period: Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 About the event ◆Opening ceremony on Saturday, February 1 ◎Location: Hinona nanohana flower field ◎10:00 – A Shinto ritual to pray for the festival’s success and safety ◆Lobster miso soup service on Sunday, February 16 and Sunday, February 23 ◎Location: Shimogamo shopping street “Miro” parking lot ◎A generous serving of miso soup made with Minami Izu Town’s specialty, spiny lobster (ise ebi) ※Served twice a day (about 200 bowls per service) ※First service: 11:00 – Second service: 13:00 ※Ends when supplies run out ※May be canceled due to rain or other conditions ◆Night hanami SUP on Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, February 16 ◎Details will be posted here once they are finalized ◆Nighttime cherry blossom illumination on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 ◎Location: Around Maebara Bridge to Kujo Bridge ◎18:00–21:00 every night ※The illumination runs every night, even in rain ◆Minami night cherry blossoms and bamboo lanterns on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 ◎Location: 1) Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana 2) Around Gin no Yu Bridge ◎18:00–21:00 every night ◆Gachapon lottery on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, February 24 ◎Location: Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (in front of the tourist information desk) ◎10:00–15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays ◎Participation: If one person in a group completes the questionnaire, the whole group may draw the number of times equal to the group size. ※Prizes are currently under consideration ※Prize contents may change ◆Hanami rickshaw service on Wednesday, February 5 – Friday, February 28 ※May end earlier than scheduled depending on blooming conditions Time: 9:30–16:00 Fee: 20-minute course 3,000 yen per person Notes ・The period may change due to weather or blooming conditions. ・Each boat/rickshaw (unit) accommodates up to two people. ・Events may be canceled due to bad weather (rain, strong wind, etc.). ・Due to rickshaw operation, you may be asked to ride alone in one unit. ・The above fee is for single-person use; there is no separate pricing for children. ◆Nanohana Door & Nanohana Maze from Tuesday, February 2 – around Saturday, March 15 ※The pamphlet lists February 1–March 10, but the correct period is the one above Announcements & notes ・Although the pamphlet states the Nanohana Door and Nanohana Maze run from Saturday, February 1 to Monday, March 10, the correct period is Sunday, February 2 to around Saturday, March 15. ・The night cherry blossom marathon will not be held. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minami Izu Town Hall (3rd floor observation deck) will be open during the cherry blossom festival. It can be accessed via the outside stairs. ・Some people step on the nanohana (rapeseed flowers) blooming on the riverbank slopes near Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, but there are light-up cables and other hazards, so please refrain from entering those areas for safety. ◆Parking — Parking is limited, so please use public transportation where possible. Hours: 8:30–15:30 ・Standard car (500 yen per vehicle) ※Please cooperate with the environmental preservation fee (contribution) at the Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana parking lot only. ※On weekends and holidays, including substitute holidays, the Minami Izu Town Hall parking lot is open free of charge. ・Bus (2,500 yen per vehicle) ※Includes medium-sized buses (including microbuses) and large buses ・Motorcycle (200 yen per vehicle) ※If staff are not present due to rain or other conditions, parking may be free. ※During February 1–March 10, the Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana parking lot requests cooperation with the environmental preservation fee (contribution). ※Total parking capacity, including all lots, is approximately 200 vehicles. ※Because the number of parking spaces is limited, please use public transportation whenever possible.

A day wrapped in Autumn leaves Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Takadoya Wetland" 2023/11

Nakatsugawa scene at dawn Drone shutter speed 4 seconds I took an aerial view of the sea of clouds with a sapling Ruins of the Castle and Mt. Ena. Shot on Mavic 3 JAPAN Mie 2023/11 * Flight permission from the management office * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Autumn leaves reflection Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected in the pond. Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Takadoya Wetland" 2024/11

Hatcho Oodaru Falls in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is a direct area with a drop of 10m. It is interesting to see the stones (rocks) that look like columnar joints.

It is a direct waterfall in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, with a drop of 25 meters. Autumn leaves should be 2~3 days ahead. In the immediate vicinity is Nunobiki Falls, one of the One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan There are.

Nunobiki Falls in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is a four-step waterfall with a drop of about 53m. It has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Ryujin Falls It is a waterfall in Yumori Park in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. In front of the waterfall, there are and bridges and stairs, and you can take pictures from various angles. The park is a scenic Spot where you can enjoy more than 15,000 Autumn leaves trees in autumn.