The Kawagoe Festival has begun.

It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. Preparations are underway in Minamitoorimachi.

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is a café latte from CAFE ANDON and a cinnamon crumble tart with marmalade.

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is the cinnamon crumble tart with marmalade from cafe andon.

Taken on October 14, 26. This is the special Neapolitan pasta with tomato sauce from cafe andon. 🍝

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is the Halloween flower water offering at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🎃

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is the ai-tai fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It's a limited edition for autumn.

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Grand Festival.

Taken on October 14, 2026. This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Grand Festival.

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.

On Sunday, October 11th, around 3 PM, at Ido Shitsugen in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, there isn't a sense of scale like in the Nasu Highlands or Oku-Nikko. However, the satisfaction of having this view all to myself! I lay down on the wooden path and experienced autumn with my whole body. The breeze crossing the marsh was pleasant, providing the best healing.

On October 10, 2026, I took photos at Ido Shitsugen in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. I thought about going to Oku-Nikko to search for autumn, but considering the traffic on Irohazaka Slope, I decided to visit Ido Shitsugen, which is said to resemble Senjōgahara Plateau, where I could stroll leisurely. Perhaps because I went around 3 PM, there were few people, allowing for a relaxed walk. Occasionally, the sunlight shone through, revealing sparkling autumn leaves.

Taken on October 10, 2014. This is the hanatemari (flower ball) at the chozuya (water basin) of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on October 10, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on October 8, 26. This is a black latte and a chestnut basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.🌰

Taken on October 8, 26. This is the chestnut Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE. 🌰

Taken on October 8, 2026. This is the quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. It includes mixed mushrooms, chicken, pumpkin quiche, salad, butternut squash potage, and homemade bread. I enjoyed the flavors of autumn.

I captured a scene of wild deer gathering on a small hill during an autumn evening. The location is Maenikkou Tsuga Bokujou in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. I visit this place several times a year. It's a beautiful spot for sunsets. Photo taken on October 10, 2026. This is my first post, and I'm a bit nervous! 😅

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.

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.

Photographed on October 6, 2026. This is the Hōjicha latte from Glin Coffee and the sweet potato cream fashion. The sweet potato cream fashion is coated with purple sweet potato cream, and the sesame enhances its sweetness.

Taken on October 19, 25. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float of Konohanasakuya-hime from Kishimachi 2-chōme visiting Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The little photographer is adorable. I'm looking forward to this year's Kawagoe Festival.

Photographed on October 19, 25. It’s the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. The mirror lion float has returned to Hon-Kawagoe Station. This year, 26 floats will parade, so I’m looking forward to it.

Photographed on October 19, 25. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float from Rokkenmachi and Sanbasō.

Photographed on October 19, 25. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the parade of the Iemitsu Tokugawa float from Shintomi 1-chome and the Iemitsu Tokugawa float from Shintomi-cho 2-chome.

Photographed on October 19, 2025. It's the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. These are the floats from Motomachi 2-chome and Sanno.