The season of the sea of fog has arrived ✨ When you think of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the sea of fog comes to mind. As autumn deepens and mornings and evenings grow colder, this is the perfect time to see it. The whole town becomes wrapped in white mist, and a quiet time passes as if you were above the clouds. To enjoy the sea of fog, start with the classic Takataneyama. From the observatory, you can watch the mist slowly drift and the morning sun gradually breaking through. One of its charms is how the view changes from day to day. For a relaxed natural setting, go to Okadayama. From the mountaintop the mist spreads to the distant peaks, creating a calm, sea‑like panorama. At Tomishiyama, the contrast between the sea of fog and the mountain ridges is striking. Depending on the day’s weather and light, it reveals a completely different expression. The sea of fog is a special sight that appears only on mornings when weather conditions line up. That’s why the joy of encountering it feels all the more special. It typically takes about two to four hours for the fog to clear. The scene as the mist lifts is beautiful as well ♪ On chilly mornings, set your alarm a little earlier and come to Miyoshi. Why not see the spectacular views the fog creates in Miyoshi? *The photos are from past visits.* ◼ Takataneyama (Sea of Fog Observatory) *Images: 1–2* Address: Awaya‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 30 spaces ◼ Tomishiyama *Images: 3–4* Address: Yasuda, Kisa‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 100 spaces ◼ Okadayama *Images: 5–6* Address: Ueda‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 5 spaces

Cheese from Shobara wins Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards! 🥇 The story of Cheese Studio Nyuizu’s popular product “Yukiko.” 🧀 At the World Cheese Awards 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious cheese contests held in Bern, Switzerland from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15, the NPO Cheese Professional Association awarded Super Gold to “Yukiko” by Cheese Studio Nyuizu. ✨ You can purchase sets including “Yukiko” from Satoyama Shobara SELECT SHOP, an online direct-from-producer shop that lets you enjoy the food of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. ⛄🧀 ◎ Award-Winning Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000023?category...... ◎ Miyoshi Wine and Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000227?category...... Details URL https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000095826.html...

Making soba in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture was fun to make and delicious to eat! We tried a soba-making experience at the National Bihoku Hillside Park 🥢🔥 When it comes to uniquely Japanese food, soba is a must. Served chilled on a bamboo tray in summer and in hot broth in winter, it’s enjoyed year-round. Did you know the National Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara City offers soba-making workshops? This time, Momoka Matsumoto and Shogo Ikebuchi tried making soba for the first time! Here’s a report on the process and its highlights. Read the article here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5352...

Enjoy Miyoshi on a Budget! Recommended Spots & Drive Discounts It's the perfect season for a refreshing drive 🚗 Here is information to help you enjoy Miyoshi, rich in nature and delicious food, at great value. Download the free app, visit each facility, and get digital coupons! Show the coupon to the staff at each shop to receive discounts or services on the spot ✨ Use the coupons as many times as you like and enjoy Miyoshi affordably and happily 😊 Download here https://www.miyoshi-dmo.jp/event/drive-coupon/... Northern Miyoshi City Area 1. Tsurusei Falls Photo by super_yuchan 2. Kenkichi Nakamura Memorial Literature Museum 3. Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi 🎫 Kaminoze Fishing Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Tuesday Phone / 0824-53-2484 🎫 Roadside Station Yume Land Funo Hours / Weekdays 10:00–16:00 Weekends and holidays 10:00–17:00 Closed / None Phone / 0824-54-2929 🎫 Fruits Land Funo Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Not during fruit picking season (Open daily from September through the end of November) ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / 0824-54-2878 Miyoshi-machi Area 1. Miyoshi Hondori Shopping Street 2. Jodo Shinshu Honganji Sect Myokyozan Shorinbo 3. muk @muk__344 🎫 Place dessert Miyoshi Hours / 10:00–18:30 Closed / Wednesday ※🎫 valid for up to 5 people Phone / 0824-65-1344 🎫 Tsujimura Jusaburo Doll Museum Hours / 10:00–17:00 ※Last admission by 16:30 Closed / Wednesday and New Year holidays ※If Wednesday is a national holiday, the museum opens and closes the following weekday. ※🎫 applies only to same-day admission fees Phone / 0824-64-1036 Miyoshi City Center Area 1. Vinoble Vineyard & Winery 2. Takayasan 3. Nagatani Clothing for Daily Life 🎫 Miyoshi Fudoki-no-Oka Museum Hours / 9:00–17:00 ※Last admission by 16:30 Closed / Monday and New Year holidays ※If Monday is a holiday, the museum opens and closes on the next weekday. ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / 0824-66-2881 🎫 Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery Hours / Wine shop 9:30–17:30 Barbecue Garden 11:00–17:30 (Last order 17:00) Closed / December 29–January 1, second Wednesday of January–February ※🎫 gives 5% off wine at the wine shop Some limited items excluded 5% off food charges Banquet menu items excluded; valid for up to 5 people Phone / 0824-64-0200 🎫 Muratake Sohonke Hours / (Weekdays) Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–22:00 (Last order 21:00) (Sundays & holidays) Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30) Closed / Monday (if a holiday, closed Tuesday) ※🎫 valid for up to 3 people Phone / 0824-63-0666 🎫 Miyoshi Honey Farm Hachiya Hours / 9:00–18:00 Closed / Irregular Phone / 0824-66-3838 🎫 Denkousekka Miyoshi Park Hours / 9:00–21:00 Closed / Wednesday and New Year holidays ※🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone / 0824-66-3366 Southern Miyoshi City Area 1. Mirasaka Fromage 2. 104 Hana 3. Mawale Shop 🎫 Mirasaka Bamboo Workshop Hanakago Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Wednesday and Thursday ※🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone / 0824-44-7071 🎫 Miwa Product Center 375 Hours / Product center 10:00–18:00 Restaurant (Gibier Shokudo) 10:30–18:00 Closed / Tuesday ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / Product center 0824-52-2778 Restaurant (Gibier Shokudo) 0824-52-7222 🎫 Hirata Tourist Farm Hours / (March–November) 10:00–17:00 (December–February) 10:00–15:00 Closed / (March–November) Wednesday and Thursday (December–February) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Phone / 0824-69-2346

In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there’s a bookstore that even sells local sake and souvenirs! 😍 A bookstore that hosts surprise events? Discover the many charms of We Higashijo Store 📚✨ Sosho Sato Main Store in Jinsekikogencho began in the Meiji era as a general shop stocking rubber boots, candles and daily necessities. The second branch, We Higashijo Store, opened in Tojo Town, Shobara City, offering books, CDs and stationery. More than a bookstore, the store also houses a hair salon, a cosmetics section, an esthetic room and a coin laundry, making it indispensable to the local community. Recently, Tomonori Sato began carefully selecting and selling food items and local sake. The store also runs unique initiatives you won’t find elsewhere, from events to original book covers. ✨ We spoke with fourth-generation CEO Tomonori Sato about the visitor-friendly appeal of We Higashijo Store. Read the article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5346... We Higashijo Store Address: 1348-1 Kawahigashi, Tojo Town, Shobara City Phone: 08477-2-1188 Hours: 10:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Parking: Available (30 spaces) Honabi Address: 2-12-10 Nishihonmachi, Shobara City Phone: 0824-73-9366 Hours: 9:30–19:00 Note: From Friday, November 21, 2025, hours will change to 10:00–18:30. Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available (shared parking)

“Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket” has won the Good Design Award✨ Travel between Hiroshima and Miyoshi with the "Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket 2025"! With one round‑trip ticket for 2,000 yen, you can travel between Hiroshima and Miyoshi for 1,060 yen less than usual♪ Use a highway bus one way and a JR Geibi Line train the other. Enjoy the leisurely sway of the Geibi Line, or take the highway bus to reach your destination quickly and efficiently— this ticket gives you the best of both worlds. The offer debuted in 2021 and has been popular every year; this is the fifth year🚊 Price One ticket (round trip) … 2,000 yen Highlights📣 1. You can freely choose which leg to use for the outbound and return trips. 2. Special perks are included✨ (Please mention them at the counter when purchasing.) 3. You may use the outbound and return trips on different dates. Purchase Benefits (1) When buying in Hiroshima (traveling from Hiroshima to Miyoshi) ・400 yen taxi voucher valid for taxis in Miyoshi City ※ Asahi Taxi Miyoshi, Geibi Taxi, Shiwaji Taxi, Miyoshi Midori Taxi (2) When buying in Miyoshi (traveling from Miyoshi to Hiroshima) ・400 yen discount voucher for Miyoshi Station West Parking Lot Valid Period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Sales Locations ●Hiroshima● ・JR Hiroshima Station, Shinkansen Exit, 1st floor ticket office (Travel Information Center) ●Miyoshi● ・Miyoshi City Transportation and Tourism Center, travel information counter (Mon–Sat 8:00–18:00 / Sun & holidays 8:00–17:00) Please ask at the counters above for more details♪ The "Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket 2025" is valid through the end of March 2026! Enjoy an affordable, fun trip♪

November is almost here 🍂✨ This time, we introduce six autumn foliage spots in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🍁 Be sure to dress warmly and come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 💛🎶 🍁🍁🍁Here are the highlights of the six autumn leaves spots🔽🍁🍁🍁 1. The Nursing-Rooting Giant Ginkgo of Mt. Kamitakano 🍁 [Address] Takano-cho, Shinichi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] This giant ginkgo stands in the precincts of Tenman Shrine, with a trunk circumference at chest height of 9.6 meters, ranking first in the prefecture. It is said to have been planted as a sacred tree when Takemikazuchi-no-kami was enshrined here in the first year of Tenpyo (729). Aerial roots called "breasts" hang down from the main trunk, and it is designated as a prefectural natural monument. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About an 8-minute drive from Takano IC on the Onomichi–Matsue Expressway or from Roadside Station Takano [Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November 2. Mt. Azuma 🍁 [Address] Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] Mt. Azuma belongs to Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park and lies about 35 km north of Shobara City in northern Hiroshima Prefecture. The Azuma Lodge of Kyukamura closed in 2020. Restroom facilities are available at the former campsite public toilets. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 3. Hiba Mountain Range 🍁 [Address] Yuki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Shimane Prefecture [Highlights] A series of mountains around 1,200 meters high, with the area near Hiba-san Goryo covered by a nationally designated natural monument of pure beech forest. Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] To Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens’ Forest Park Center About 40 minutes from Shobara IC About 40 minutes from Tojo IC [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 4. Dogo Mountain Range 🍁 [Address] Misaka, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Tottori Prefecture [Highlights] One of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains and featured in Sumie Tanaka’s New 100 Famous Flowers of the Mountains. Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit, stone embankments from former ranches, and the large pond built as a water source for tatara ironmaking. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 45-minute drive from Shobara IC to Tsukimigaoka About a 30-minute drive from Tojo IC to Tsukimigaoka [Typical viewing period] From early November 5. Taishakyo Gorge 🍁 [Address] Tojo-cho, Shobara City to Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] A gorge spanning Tojo-cho in Shobara City and Jinseki Kogen Town. Designated a National Scenic Spot in 1923 and listed among Japan’s Top 100 Landscapes. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 15-minute drive from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 6. The Iroha Maple Group of Kamichi 🍁 [Address] Inakusa, Soryo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] The Iroha maple group of Kamichi includes remarkably large trees, the largest having a trunk circumference at chest height of 3.25 m, and nine others exceeding 2 m in circumference—an unusually large cluster even on a national scale. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 15-minute drive from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway [Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November For autumn foliage information for 2025, see🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/special/4758... For an article summarizing the highlights, see🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312...

A long three-day weekend is coming soon✨ This time, we introduce autumn events and traditional festivals held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!✨ 🔽🔽🔽We’ve picked five highlights to help you plan your three-day weekend outing!🔽🔽🔽 1⃣ The 32nd Bingi Tojo “Otoori” Parade Date and Time: Until Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at noon (12:00) Location: Starting at Tojo Elementary School Ground About: Known as the “Otoori,” this event has been organized by the Otoori Preservation and Promotion Association since 1993. The procession features a daimyo procession, warrior procession, and groups carrying horo and hanawarabe, presenting each year in early November a bold and splendid historical pageant. Event details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5310... Highlights: https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4841... 2⃣ The 18th Taishaku Autumn Leaves Festival Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Taishaku Community Promotion Center About: A commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s municipal merger! Music Plaza 10:15 Niimi Wind Ensemble 11:15 Shobara City 20th Anniversary Stage Part 1 — Ryo Sasaki 12:15 Stage Part 2 — Issei Minami 13:30 Kendama performance 14:00 Singing contest 14:45 Lottery *Performance times may vary slightly. Food Plaza Frankfurters, fried chicken, beef udon, sweet red-bean soup (zenzai), grilled chicken skewers, french fries, yakisoba, beef bowl, teppan-grilled game meat, vegetable tempura, deep-fried maple leaf-shaped cakes, croquettes, coffee, Yotsuba Kobo cookies, sale of locally fresh vegetables, local products, earthenware bells, and a shooting game stall. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5322... 3⃣ Autumn Beef Terrace | Taishakukyo Scola Plateau Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Spice Hall 2F Open Terrace About: An event where you can enjoy the elusive Jinseki beef at reasonable prices. Barbecue Set Set Includes: Jinseki beef, vegetables, and rice balls Also happening: Minna no Marche Hiroshima (market stalls) Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5317... 4⃣ Tojo Whole-Town Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 12:00–20:30 Location: Tojo Station and surrounding facilities and downtown areas About: Besides a music event on the platform inside Tojo Station, the festival offers art and cultural programs that make use of the town’s historic streetscape, bringing together the charm of the Geibi Line and Tojo Town. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5341... 5⃣ The 22nd Children’s Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 10:00–14:00 Location: National Bihoku Hillside Park North Entrance, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari About: A children’s festival spreading smiles across the Bihoku Hills—everyone gather for the Children’s Festival! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s merger, the stage will feature a Remick🎶 concert! Enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and a stamp rally! Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5338...

✨🎪 Five Autumn Traditions and Events in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🎪✨ Enjoy the full bounty of autumn at cheerful events held again this year! From gourmet treats and hands-on experiences to stage shows and markets, there are plenty of autumn rewards for the whole family to enjoy all day. Please come visit Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 1⃣ Hiba Mountain Sky Peak Hunt in Hiroshima Prefectural Forest 2025 [Date] Until Monday, November 3, 2025 [Location] Hiroshima Prefectural Forest (registration, start, and finish locations) [Details] Same-day registration available! ✨ A mountain event that visits 10 summit points across the Hiba mountain range! Participants will hunt points by checking summit checkpoints themselves. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5176... 2⃣ Tojo Stroll and Townscape Gallery [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Wednesday, November 5, 2025 [Location] Kaido Tojo Road, a certified Yumekaido Renaissance district [Details] ・Opening ceremony and events ・Townscape gallery ・Townscape marche ・Town sake festival ・Special exhibition at the nationally registered tangible cultural property Sanrakuso (held at Sanrakuso) ・The 32nd Bingo Tojo “Otoori” procession [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5320... 3⃣ Autumn Lunch Buffet 2025 | Kyukamura Taishakukyo [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025 [Location] Kyukamura Taishakukyo [Details] Following the popular Obon period service, we will hold an autumn lunch buffet! This event again features the oven-baked pancake beloved at the breakfast buffet, rice accompaniments, handmade sandwiches, and original dishes for guests of all ages. Enjoy Taishakukyo in autumn alongside the fall foliage. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5324... 4⃣ Winter Illumination 2025–2026 Bihoku Illumi | National Bihoku Hills Park [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday) ※closed certain days during the period [Location] National Bihoku Hills Park ※parking and admission fees apply [Details] Spend a special night in a shimmering world of light! Following last year’s success, the Flower Plaza (special area) returns with the “Mirror Bola” dreamlike new world. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5326... 5⃣ Sanchaya Festival | National Bihoku Hills Park [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 [Location] Shobara — Sangenchaya [Details] A festival celebrating the second anniversary of the regional family learning space will be held! [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5321...

🍁Autumn foliage updates for Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture are being posted from October!🍁 There are six maple-viewing spots in Shobara City in total!✨ In autumn, Shobara City fills with colorful leaves. The foliage in Hiroshima Prefecture starts changing early here, so you can enjoy the colors for a long time. This time, we introduce six autumn-leaf viewing spots within Shobara City. 1. The Great Ginkgo of Chichisagari on Mt. Kamitakano 2. Mt. Azuma 3. The Hiba Mountain Range 4. The Dogo Mountain Range 5. Taishaku Gorge 6. The Iroha Maple Cluster in Kamichi Find features and highlights here 👇 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312... This year’s autumn foliage information is here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/4758...

Taste Japan’s best ayu in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!🐟 Wild ayu raised in the pristine Seijo River in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offer a supreme flavor that delights ayu lovers across the country. In fact, they won the Grand Prix at the “Ayu Tasting Contest” held in 2024 and were chosen as Japan’s top ayu!🥇 When you visit Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, be sure to try the wild ayu from the Seijo River. A uniquely fragrant and delicate taste awaits you here✊ Find retailers here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/5200...

＼ Autumn flavors from Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture — a town of farming! 🍎 Crisp and delicious! Want to grab freshly picked apples ✊ This time, we introduce seven apple farms with farm shops🍎 "I don’t have time for apple picking, but if I’m visiting Shobara I’d like to buy fresh apples to take home!" For those people, here are several apple farms with on-site farm shops to recommend! Why not drive around and visit several distinctive apple farms 🚗🎶 Find out more here 🔽 https://shobara-info.com/report/5318...

A Pleasant Lake Experience to Enjoy✨ Miyoshi is finally cooling down in the mornings and evenings, and the season to fully enjoy outdoor activities has arrived😊 This fall’s top recommendation is the “Ten-chan’s Haizuka Lake SUP Tour,” which we’d like to introduce😊 SUP stands for Stand Up Puddle. You stand on a board and paddle across the water, gliding smoothly in this popular activity. Even complete beginners, from children to seniors, can get up on the board quickly after a lesson. The greatest appeal is that you can enjoy it easily without worrying about fitness✨ The SUP instructor is Ten-chan, an experienced surfing and SUP instructor. Her careful teaching and radiant smile are highly praised, so even first-timers can feel at ease and enjoy themselves. Unlike the sea, you can relax on the calm lake surface. Surrounded by Haizuka Lake’s rich nature, you can savor a graceful stroll across the water🥰 Instruction proceeds at each participant’s pace, so few people fall into the water. Those who are determined to fall can keep trying challenging moves until they do! Since splashes may wet your hands and feet, please bring a change of clothes. You can change in a simple tent on site. Fresh water is prepared in a tank. If you fall in, you can rinse off inside the tent. “The leaves will soon be beautiful. Temperatures are comfortable, making this the best season for SUP! Anyone can feel free to get in touch😊,” says instructor Ten-chan. Why not try SUP in Miyoshi this fall? It’s sure to be a fun autumn day! Ten-chan’s Haizuka Lake SUP Experience Tour Location / 1650 Haizuka, Miraisaka-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture (Sai no Toge) Period / Until Sunday, November 30 — weekdays and weekends (irregular holidays) Meeting times / ① 10:00 ② 13:30 Duration / Experience course 90 minutes, Lesson course 120 minutes Group size / 1–5 people (Big SUP fits up to 10) *For groups of 6 or more, please consult us *Feel free to discuss participation by preschool children. Fees / Experience (90 minutes) Weekdays ¥5,500, Weekends and holidays ¥7,700 Lesson (120 minutes) ¥7,700 Half-day private (2.5 hours) ¥22,000 and up per group *Full-day private (6 hours) SUP courses and Big SUP courses (2.5 hours) are also available. *Wetsuit and marine shoe rentals available (Wetsuit rentals are free this season✨) How to reserve / Search for “Ten-chan SUP Miyoshi DMO” Apply using the link on the page. For private bookings and Big SUP reservations, apply by phone or email. Phone / 090-3889-3294 Ten-chan’s Surfing Club ╲Other announcements / Ten-chan has opened an SIJ (Japan SUP Instructors Association) certified school. The school name is Andmores. To let more people enjoy SUP, they are recruiting instructors. A training program to help aspiring instructors level up will start, regardless of experience. If you’re interested, please contact Ten-chan’s Surfing Club.

What is the heartwarming fall experience “Choudo Gari”? 💛 The highlight of the autumn outing season, Hirata Sightseeing Farm’s “Choudo Gari,” is a fruit-picking style where you exchange a ticket for the fruit of your choice. ♪ The key point is that you can take your time and enjoy fruit picking with no time limit. 🍇✨ At reception you receive a three-item set: ・a paper bag ・a ticket ・a farm map ! The farm map shows which fruits are available to harvest that day and how many tickets each requires, so head to the area that interests you. Harvesting scissors ✂️ and the like are provided at the entrance to each area, so you can come empty-handed. Staff will let fruits ripen to the perfect eating point, and you can eat chilled fruit right on the spot. 🍑 *On this visit we enjoyed a super-chilled peach♪* With so many fruits to harvest, it’s hard to decide which to pick! You can harvest Pione grapes and Shine Muscat, both specialties of Miyoshi. ✨ noqoo Labo’s seasonal fruit parfaits, and the old-merchant-house cafe noqoo’s noqoo burger and fruit curry, which make abundant use of orchard fruit, are also very popular. 🍔✨ You can feed snacks to cows and goats, take a break in the cafe, and relax in nature. This autumn, why not fully enjoy fruit picking at Hirata Sightseeing Farm in Miyoshi? (“Choudo Gari” runs until early November.) 🏠 Hirata Sightseeing Farm Address: 1740-3 Ueda-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 0824-69-2346 Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Early opening*: From September 13 to October 19 the farm opens one hour earlier (from 9:00). Closed: March–November on Wednesdays and Thursdays; December–February on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays IG: https://www.instagram.com/hirata.farm/... *For business days and other details, please see Instagram.* This time, Natalie, who has been working at Miyoshi DMO as an international exchange staff member since July, experienced “Choudo Gari.” ☺️✨

The appearance of the Otorii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine lives on in the hearts of visitors as a gate to connect with the world of God.

As the sign says, it is a CDshop in town Near Onomichi Station, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. What is this place where a real cat stands next to the entrance with a sign with an illustration of a big cat? The sign said "CDshop in town", but it was a strange sight.

[🍔🍜🍢 The Gourmet Stamp Rally Is Starting! 🥐🍰☕️] This year’s Gourmet Stamp Rally begins on Friday, October 10, 2025! Collect stamps and enter for a chance to win luxurious prizes, including Miyoshi Brand certified products! An astonishing 51 partner shops are participating this year!! Many popular eateries across Miyoshi City are taking part!!! Join the Umaimon Stamp Rally while you tour Miyoshi City♪ [Campaign Overview] ● Entry Period First half: Friday, October 10, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025 Second half: Saturday, December 13, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026 Entries received after the entry period are invalid. (For postcard entries, postmark on the final day is valid.) ● Prizes First half: October 10, 2025 to December 12, 2025 Prize A: Miyoshi Wine Beef worth ¥10,000 × 2 winners Prize B: Sansaito assorted sweets worth ¥3,000 × 10 winners Second half: December 13, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Prize C: Kirisato Pork worth ¥10,000 × 2 winners Prize D: Mountain Yam Croquettes worth ¥3,000 × 10 winners ● How to Collect Stamps During the campaign, earn one stamp for each purchase of ¥1,000 (tax included) or more at participating facilities for dining or product purchases. Collect the required number of differently numbered stamps to enter. [CHECK] You can enter once with 3 postcard (paper) stamps or with 2 app stamps! [How to Enter with a Postcard (Paper)] Have your stamp applied at the register when you pay. [How to Enter with the App] Open the Miyoshi Machiaruki app, select Point Rally → Umaimon Stamp Rally, choose the shop, and scan the QR code to earn a stamp. ※ Be sure to submit your entry as soon as you have collected 2 stamps. If you collect more than 2 and then enter, your stamps will be reset, so please be careful. Winners will be contacted separately by the campaign office.

\Photo contest 📸 to win 🎁 gorgeous prizes/ The "peace" you feel will surely reach 🫶 someone's heart A photo is a small message that connects thoughts. Calm scenery, a casual smile, kindness to someone. An irreplaceable moment I met in Hiroshima, Why don't you leave it in the photo? "Peace in Hiroshima, Connected by Photographs." One of your pieces, Sowing the Seeds of Peace in Someone's Heart May 🌱 it be a step forward Always @hiroshima_peace_tourism Thanks for ✨ watching This year's theme of "Peace" Call for photos on Instagram with two themes "Peace in Hiroshima, Connecting through Photography" Photo Contest 📸✨ Held in What you found on your trip to Hiroshima "Spots related to 'peace' in the Hiroshima metropolitan area" and "Peace for you" that I felt in my daily life ✏ Please post The moment I felt when I visited peace-related facilities and historical places, Casual scenery and moments felt in everyday life, etc. Any "piece" you feel is welcome 🤗 We look 💚 forward to receiving many applications ———— Photo Contest Details———— ▼ Application period Friday, August 1, 2025 ~ Friday, October 31, 2025 ▼ How to apply Follow 1.@hiroshima_peace_tourism 2. Add a designated hashtag according to the application department, Post your piece photos Category 1: Spots related to "peace" in the Hiroshima metropolitan area There are many peace-related facilities in the Hiroshima metropolitan area, as well as historical Thereare Spots related to "peace", such as locations. For photos of peace spots you have visited of "#Peace Spot 2025" and "#hpt 2025" Please post with two hashtags. *1 Please ✍ indicate the shooting location in the caption column. *2 The Hiroshima metropolitan area is roughly from the center of Hiroshima City. It consists of 33 municipalities within a 60 km radius. Hiroshima Prefecture: Hiroshima City, Kure City, Takehara City, Mihara City, Miyoshi City, Otake City, Higashihiroshima City, Hatsukaichi City, Akitakata City, Etajima City, Fuchu Town, Kaida Town, Kumano Town, Saka Town, Aki Ota Town, Kitahiroshima Town, Osaki Kamijima Town, Sera Town Yamaguchi Prefecture: Iwakuni City, Yanai City, Suo Oshima Town, Waki Town, Kaminoseki Town, Tabuse Town, Hirao Town Shimane Prefecture: Hamada City, Izumo City, Masuda City, Iinan Town, Kawa Honmachi Town, Township Town, Eunan Town, Yoshiga Town Category 2: "Peace" for You I found it in my everyday life For photos of "peaceful" scenes and moments of "#Peace Days 2025" and "#HPT 2025" Please post with two hashtags. 3. In early November, the nominees will be asked to You will ♪ receive an Instagram direct message ▼ Prizes We will give away wonderful prizes to 16 winners from among those who enter this contest. Themes Special selection (1 person): FUJIFILM hybrid yellowtail instant camera instax mini Evo Semi-Special Selection (2 people): Orizuru Tower Pair Invitation Ticket + Original Gift (worth 3,000 yen) Prize winner (5 winners): Original gift assortment with origami crane motif (worth 3,000 yen) ⚠️ After receiving the winning notification, please contact us by the DM reply function by the specified deadline. ⚠️ Please note that if you do not contact us within the specified deadline, the special selection and selection will be invalidated. ⚠️ Personal Information such as the name and Address of the entrant will be used only for the purpose of contacting the winner and shipping the prize, and will not be Use for any other purpose. ▼Notes ☑︎ You can apply as many times as you like during the period, but special selection, semi-special selection, and prize winning are limited to one per one person. ☑︎ Limited to photos taken by the person himself/herself. Composite photos are not allowed. ☑︎ Open to the public Account will not be subjected to review. ☑︎ If a person appears in the photo you posted, please be sure to obtain permission from the person (subject). ☑︎ Please note that if you infringe on the rights of a third party (copyright, portrait rights, etc.), are offensive to public order and morals, benefit a specific individual or group, or slander others, your right to apply or win may be invalidated. ☑︎ The right to use the submitted work belongs to the operator. Thereare submitted works may be provided to third parties or used in various public relations materials as a public relations activity conducted by the operator. In addition, please note that we will not inform you individually when using it. ☑︎ If there is an infringement of the rights of a third party in the posted photo, the operator will not be held responsible. ☑︎ Prizes can only be shipped within Japan. ☑︎Please note that we will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the results of the examination. https://peace-tourism.com//

Autumn appetites🍎✨ Have you heard of the local specialty “Takano apples” from Takano, Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture?✨ The cool climate and large temperature swings in Takano, Shobara City seem ideal for growing delicious apples! “Takano apples” are a little-known but proud specialty of Hiroshima Prefecture✨ If you drive along Takano’s “Apple Road,” where many orchards stand side by side, you can see Takano apples hanging on the trees in abundance😋💞 Why not stop by on a drive? Many orchards open from mid-September! Opening times vary by farm, and some farm shops close when they sell out, so it’s more reliable to call the orchard you plan to visit in advance✨ Please come and visit Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture! 🔽Orchards in Takano, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4812... 🔽Orchards in Tojo, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4813... For more information about orchards, please see the Shobara Tourist Navi website! https://www.shobara-info.com//

【🌿 Enjoy a relaxed café time while gazing at the Enokawa River ☕️✨☕️✨】 Located in Miyoshi City at Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi “Cafe & Restaurant CANOE.” From the warm, wood-filled interior, you can take in a panoramic view of the sparkling Enokawa River. Families and groups who have enjoyed river play and camping stop by, making the place lively✨ Listening to the flowing water, the moment when you savor the afterglow of activities is special. Paintings hang on the walls, and you can be soothed by the blend of art and nature🎨🌳 Lunch time is 11:30–14:30. It’s the perfect spot for a meal or rest after playing, a popular cafe in Sakugi Town you’ll want to visit on your outing✨ 🏠 Cafe & Restaurant CANOE Address: 116 Kayodo, Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 0824-55-7050 Hours: Cafe 10:00–16:00 Lunch 11:30–14:30 Closed: Tuesday IG: https://www.instagram.com/canoepark_sakugi... ※For details such as business days, please check Instagram https://genkimurasakugi.or.jp//

Hiroshima Prefecture visit yellowtail for more than 15 years, in Miyajima. Since I headed there after running errands, the time was around 18 o'clock, so I couldn't Prayer Shrine, but I decided to take a walk around Miyajima at dusk. While walking near the Torii (shrine gate) gate nestled in the low tide, I captured the moment I suddenly visited in my camera. The sight of the deer, who is said to be the messenger of the gods (and wearing magnificent horns), looking at the Torii (shrine gate) gate at dusk, was full of divinity, as if he was staring at the faces of his master.

Weekend Only! A Special Café☕️✨ Cafe Fun Fun Fun in Miyoshi-machi is a weekend-only pop-up style café☕️🌿 The signature sweet is a buttercream cupcake made with grass-fed butter🧁 Praised for its light, fluffy melt-in-your-mouth texture. We focus on a moist, tender texture and our homemade-bread French toast and honey mustard–accented panini are also popular🍞 You’ll keep wondering, “Which one should I try next?”♪ The name “Fun Fun Fun” expresses the wish that “I, the staff, and our guests all have fun.”✨ If you’re heading to Miyoshi on the weekend, please stop by💐 🏠 cafe Fun Fun Fun Address: 1402 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 050-8883-0840 Hours: 10:00–17:00 (last order 16:30) Closed: Monday–Friday IG: @fun_fun_fun344 *For business days and details, please check Instagram* ****************************** Also check out Miyoshi outing info! @miyoshi_event ******************************

An inviting spot called “Omoshiro-so” opens in Tojo, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ☕✨ Cozy café sweets and quirky events to enjoy 🎪 On May 5, 2025, Omoshiro-so, a renovated traditional house, opened in the Tojo town center area. It operates as a café on most days and fosters local connections through a variety of events. We went to cover what interesting initiatives they’re running! 🎤 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5216... — Shop Details — Facility name: Omoshiro-so Address: 301-12 Tojo, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 08477-3-6660 (Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00) Hours: 10:00–15:00 Closed: Irregular Parking: Available — Omoshiro Square on site, 8 spaces

[Stay in the Countryside! Accommodation Special] Under a sky full of stars, with the scent of green 🌿 Birdsong and cold mountain streams, create nostalgic summer holiday memories in the countryside in Miyoshi. We introduce proud accommodations where you can fully enjoy nature❗ Are you the active type this summer? Or would you rather take it easy? Tell us in the comments 😊 ***************************************** Accommodations for Active Travelers [Irori Inn Kumaya] ● Check-in 15:00– ● Check-out by 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● We created a paradise for dragonflies and frogs. ● One booking per day only. [Kogane-ya, Farmstay of Dream-Eating Insects] ● Check-in in the afternoon ● Check-out in the morning ● One booking per day only ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● Sometimes we cannot answer the phone. Please leave a recorded message and we will call you back. [Country Experience Guesthouse Nanohana Batake] ● Check-in from 14:00 ● Check-out by 11:00 ● Please search for "Nanohana Batake Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● Single-person stays incur an extra charge. [Mountain Work Experience Guesthouse Kirakubo] ● Check-in from 14:00 ● Check-out by 11:00 ● Please search for "Kirakubo Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● Kitchen use fee 2,500 yen BBQ area use fee 1,500 yen ● Experience mountain work together with the owner! [Farmstay Ponmama’s Hide-and-Seek] ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. [Hoshihara Mountain School] ● Instagram @hoshihara_yamanogakko ● Check-in 15:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Please search for "Hoshihara Mountain School Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● You can camp on the schoolyard or rent the entire school building. See the Hoshihara Mountain School website for details. ● Forest excursion programs and satoyama nature games offer activities that let you fully feel nature; separate application required. ● There are two classrooms. One group per classroom. ● Maintenance cooperation fee: 100 yen per person. ***************************************** Accommodations for Relaxed Travelers [Tomishino Village] ● Instagram @tomishinosato ● Check-in 16:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● In addition to bungalows, there are 10 Japanese- and Western-style rooms at Kohjisou (shared bath and kitchen). ● On days when Tomishi Mountain Cafe is open, enjoy lunch and coffee. [Country Inn Kaze no Michi] ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 10:00 (extension 800 yen per hour) ● Reservations: 090-6837-4770 ● Pets allowed only for outdoor dogs (we have a dog room) ● BBQ sets available (bring charcoal and food) [Kusahanatoro no Yado Miyoshi Everyone’s House] ● Check-in 14:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations by email ( info@miyoshi-minnanoie.com ) or via the reservation form on the "Miyoshi Minna no Ie" official website. [Kobo-yama Experience Exchange Center Yasuragi-so] ● Check-in 15:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations: 0847-67-5211 (Coffee & Pasta Amin) 14:00–18:00 except Mondays ● Please consult if you would like meals provided. [Dream Space Kunitaya Sanso] ● Instagram @kunitayasanso ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 12:00 ● Reservations by email ※ Due to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS postings, please search the internet for "Kunitaya Sanso" and contact the site inquiry form with your desired dates. Reservations are confirmed after we contact you back. ● Bring your own ingredients. Charcoal (1,000 yen) is available for purchase. ● See the Kunitaya Sanso official website for details. For detailed accommodation introductions and reservations we post experience reports and booking information on the Miyoshi DMO official website ✨ Search "facility name, Miyoshi DMO" to check details♪ ＊………………………………………………………………….✈ [Notes] ➤ Items to bring, clothing, reservation deadlines and other requirements may vary by facility. Please check the Miyoshi DMO official website in advance. ➤ Experience contents and fees may change. If you have questions, contact each facility directly.

Summer calls for this hearty steak bowl!😋 Thick layers of beef steak completely cover the rice, so you can’t see a grain! You can enjoy this talked-about steak bowl at Oshokujidokoro Nagadote in Minamihatajiki‑cho, Miyoshi City. The beef used is Tokachi Wakagyu(R), a branded cattle from Hokkaido. Only steers are served here. They are low in fat with a tender texture.😊 They sear high-quality meat boldly and season it with homemade steak sauce. The savory sauce is poured generously until the meat gleams, whetting your appetite! The rich sauce clings just right, spreading the juicy flavor across your mouth. "They pile it so high you can’t see the rice!" "It looks exactly like the photos!" — it’s been a hit on social media. Many visitors are amazed by its volume and taste. The rice is 100% from Kamisugi in Miyoshi City. Vegetables for small side dishes and salads also come from local farmers. They actively use Miyoshi’s fresh, delicious ingredients. Nagadote is run by second‑generation owner Mr. Takemoto. He wants guests to be delighted when they come. With that single-minded dedication, he spares no effort in preparation and even pays close attention to how each piece of meat is grilled — a key reason for the great taste. To ensure smooth service, customers choose their menu before entering. You place your order first, then take a seat. Since social media became popular, more customers have come after seeing the photos. They attract diners from inside and outside the prefecture and even international travelers. Beat the summer heat with Nagadote’s top pick — a stamina-packed meal! Oshokujidokoro Nagadote @nagadote Address: 859-4 Minamihatajiki‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Open: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, and national holidays Closed: Mon, Tue (occasional irregular holidays; please check Instagram) Hours: 11:00–14:00 Phone: 0824-63-6452 Other: Reservations are not accepted. Payments are cash only. *The dishes and prices listed were accurate at the time of posting.*

📣＼ Writer Recruitment! ／ Discover, interview, write about, and share the charms of Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture We are recruiting members for the "Shobara Travel Editorial Team" ✍️ ✅Love Shobara ✅Write at least one article per month ✅Experienced writers warmly welcomed 📌Application deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 For details and to apply, click here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765... <What is the Shobara Travel Editorial Team?> The editorial team experiences and broadly shares seasonal topics, the latest information, classic spots, popular local food, and little-known attractions. <What will you do?> Each member will plan, structure, research, photograph, and write articles about attractive spots, local food and sweets, events, and other aspects of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, that they find appealing. You will also join a planning and editorial meeting about once a month to confirm future coverage and schedules and to discuss ideas like "I want to try this kind of project!" with the whole team. [Experienced writers encouraged to apply] We welcome applicants who can make the most of their writing experience by proactively engaging in planning, structuring, reporting and photography, and writing. From timely seasonal pieces to in-depth reads, if you are interested in creating community-focused articles that boost Shobara City, please apply! [Beginners also welcome] If you worry, "I have no writing experience" or "I've never planned, reported, or photographed before…", that's okay! We will discuss submitted ideas in the monthly meeting to improve them and support you as a team. Start with articles you can write at your own pace and get comfortable step by step◎ Contact Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO), Attn: Okutani TEL 0824-75-0173 Email kanko@shobara.net Details URL https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765...

The "Mutsumi Flower Road" spreads all over the mountains of Mt. Fushima in the Mutsumi area of Hagi City! 🌻 Best time to visit from late July ~ early August every year, about 330,000 sunflowers are in full bloom! We will inform you of the flowering status. (Photo taken on August 5) This year, two types of sunflowers are planted: "Hybrid Yellowtail II" and "Russian Sunflower". Tall Russian sunflowers are in full bloom! It blooms around the Observation decks along Prefectural Road 13, so you can see it from the top of the Observation decks. (Photos 1-3) Many of the Hyburi yellowtail II, which bloomed earlier, are no longer in full bloom, but the late bloomers are doing their best. (Photos 4-5) For details, please see the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association! 👒

The poster for "Kimono Week in Hagi" has been completed! 👘🫧 During the period, various Events will be held in around Hagi Castle Town and other places in the city! In addition to Events that can be enjoyed at night such as "Hagi / Bamboo Lantern Road Story", At the Hagitacho Shopping Street Arcade and the Hagi-Meirin Gakusha School, the "Hagi-Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival" is held in. Information on the Events will be announced 📢😸 on the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association and social media at any time ■ Kimono Week in Hagi Hagi is a town with a Traditional charm that still retains the townscape of the Edo period. "Kimono Week in Hagi" is an Events where you can wear a "kimono" that suits the town and enjoy walking around the town. During the period, various Privileges such as discounts on Meals and shopping, photo shoots and photo gifts There are. 10/1(Water)~11/15(Sat) ■ The Tale of Hagi and Bamboo Lanterns Bamboo lanterns are lined up, and the light of candles faintly illuminates the historic townscape. 10/10(Fri)~12(Sun)18:00~21:00 ■Hagi and Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival Held in a large sale of Hagiyaki, which boasts a history and tradition of more than 400 years. Events where you can meet your favorite vessels. 10/11 (Sat) ~ 13 (Mon) 10:00~17:00 This autumn, why don't you go on a kimono-filled "#Hagi Trip"? 🍂

[Day Trip] Limited Time Only! Enjoy Nature with Additional Geibi Line Trains and a Free Shuttle Bus｜Dive! Hiroshima The JR Geibi Line "Rapid Shobara Liner," operating on weekends and public holidays through November 24, 2025 (45 days total), departs Hiroshima Station at 9:07 AM and runs to Bingo-Ochiai Station in Saijo-cho, Shobara City, without requiring a transfer at Miyoshi Station! 🚃 Dive! Hiroshima introduces a plan that takes you from Bingo-Saijo Station to Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen’s Forest via a free shuttle bus (reservation required). Enjoy hiking, BBQs, and memorable photo spots✨ Find the full article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/news/5177...

Summer vacation has arrived! 😍 This time, for those looking for a “special summer experience” in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, we introduce a hidden gem where you can find healing in the satoyama and try handloom weaving: Rikoori Workshop. It’s perfect for summer research projects and sure to offer adults a soothing, heartwarming time ✨ Great for summer research too. Enjoy a calming handloom weaving experience in Shobara’s natural surroundings We posted an “Editorial Report” on the Shobara Tourist Navi website! 🧶 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5174... ~ Shop Details ~ Facility Name: Rikoori Workshop Address: 615-75 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City Phone: 0824-89-2501 Hours: 10:00 or 13:00 (times can be adjusted to suit you) Reservations: Required — by phone only Experience Fee: 1 hour experience 1,000 yen + materials from 1,000 yen (tax included) (Please tell them what you want to weave when making a phone reservation)