[Notice of Temporary Parking Lots for Oyama Autumn Foliage Season 2024] * Weekends and public holidays from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1 * Oyama is expected to be very crowded during the autumn foliage season. On weekends, the Municipal No.2 Parking Lot may fill up as early as dawn. If you come by car, please note that temporary parking lots are available only on weekends and public holidays during the season from Saturday, November 2 to Sunday, December 1; check in advance. Allow plenty of time for your trip. Road congestion is expected, so please use public transportation whenever possible. Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for the Oyama Cable), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk about 15 minutes to the cable car station. The Odakyu-issued Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass is very convenient to use. For details, visit the Isehara City Tourism Association website.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery. It was taken on October 8th, and there were fewer yellow sea bream lottery tickets today.

Happy Halloween ‼️🎃👻😈

[Bear Sighting] On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at around 4:43 p.m., a Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted in the Oyama area. Sightings have also been reported in nearby mountain areas, not limited to Oyama. Residents and visitors in the area are asked to be cautious in advance. [Precautions if you encounter a bear] 1 Do not approach unnecessarily and avoid eye contact. 2 Do not shout or behave in a threatening manner. 3 Do not feed or show food to the bear. 4 Leave the area promptly. 5 Secure doors and windows to prevent bears from entering homes and buildings. If you sight a bear or find signs of one, please contact Isehara City Office, Agricultural Promotion Division at 0463-94-4664.

Photographed 10/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. Today is Halloween. 🎃👻👿

Photographed 10/26/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Pumpkins are Halloween-like. 🎃👻👿

Photographed 10/26/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It's Halloween 🎃👻👿.

Autumn Listening Pavilion

At the terraced rice field "Daisen Senmaida" in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the Light up Events "Terraced Rice Paddy Light" is being held in 2024.10.26~2025.1.13. The four-color LED lights that dimly illuminate in the silent mountains are fantastic. Even during the day when the lights are not on, you can enjoy a relaxing time. Free Visiting the site, free Car parking

Sankei Garden in Autumn Looking at the three-storied pagoda of the old Kanmyoji Temple from the back of the Kanshu Pavilion.

Visited 10/28/24. Yesterday, I took a walk in Kawagoe before work. LEC COFFEE's original chai and canelé. Thank you very much. 😊🎃👻

[Autumn on Mt. Oyama 2024 🍁 Preview] *A collaboration of Shonan’s night views and beautiful autumn leaves* Each year from mid to late November, the area around Oyama-dera and the lower shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine turns bright red with autumn leaves, and at night the foliage is specially illuminated so you can enjoy it together with the night views of Shonan. *Oyama Autumn Illumination & Night Operation of the Oyama Cable Car* November 20 (Wednesday)–December 1 (Sunday) ※open every day during the period Weekdays until 19:00 ・ Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until 20:00 Access: From Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 (bound for Oyama Cable Car), about 30 minutes by bus Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes to the cable car station *Temple Lodging Stamp Rally to Experience the History of the Temple Lodgings & Quiz, and an Old Highway Market will also be held* Dates: Saturday, November 23; Sunday, November 24; Saturday, November 30; Sunday, December 1 10:00–16:00 Organizer: Odakyu Electric Railway ※Using the Tanzawa-Oyama Free Pass issued by Odakyu is very convenient. Please wait a little longer for the peak autumn foliage!

Isehara Halloween 2024 Isehara Halloween 2024 was held on Sunday, October 27, organized by the Isehara City Merchants' Association Federation. With a variety of booths and many food trucks, the event was lively and bustling, especially with families attending and plenty of cute costumes on display.

Photographed 10/20/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 10/14/24. This is Kawagoe Hachimangu on the day of the Annual Grand Festival.

A colony of vermilion-colored mandarin flowers tucked away in the woods　 The Chiba Prefecture is in Ichikawa City Promenade One day in October, when the residual heat had eased a little, I and a cluster of bright red mandarin flowers a little off the usual walking path.

Photographed 10/21/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin. Actually, there are many photos of the Kawagoe Festival...

Visited 10/24/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, we visited the Pre-opening of Tatsumi Udon noodles. It is Udon noodles + toriten. Both Udon noodles and toriten are very delicious. 😊

It is Ozegahara dyed in autumn colors. The balance between Mt. Hirigatake, the golden marshland, and the pond in the foreground was exquisite, and the scenery was truly beautiful.

Autumn leaves Light up of Meiji Jingu Gaien! I took a picture in front of a big lake. Light up Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected on the surface of the water, and I was able to encounter a fantastic scenery like a mirror. Breathtaking beauty. After taking a few pictures, I soaked in autumn in Japan for a few minutes. (I took this picture which is an illuminated autumn tree in Meiji Jingu Gaien park.)

[Ken-o Yamanami Fair] Morning Market Bringing the charms of the five Ken-o Yamanami communities—Isehara City, Atsugi, Hadano, Aikawa, and Kiyokawa—to you! Isehara City will sell specialty products at the morning market, including a variety pack of kakino-tane shaped like Mt. Oyama and modeled on 23 historic Nissan car models, titled “New-Model Kakino-tane (supervised by Nissan Motor Co.),” and Mt. Oyama’s hidden specialty, Suzuki chili peppers. Please come and join us!! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 6:00 AM–7:00 AM Venue: Atsugi City Cultural Hall parking lot Contact: Atsugi City Hall, Environmental and Agricultural Policy Department, Agricultural Policy Division, Local Production for Local Consumption Section 046-225-2801

Photographed 10/24/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. Cappuccino and two kinds of apple custard apple pie from Aomori Prefecture. It's the autumn of appetite, isn't it? 🌰🎃🍎

A place called Otaguro Park in Japanese cedar ward, Tokyo. I wanted to take pictures of Autumn leaves, so I went with an acquaintance last year. It was very beautiful.

[Ugage Bunko "Even You Might Become an Artist in an Old Folk House"] 2024 Under the concept "Make, Paint, and Experience! Enjoy the Feeling of Being an Artist!", this event lets you taste food and art and join workshops such as painting and pottery (from 500 yen each). By the time you leave, you might just be an artist yourself! Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 10:00–15:00 Admission: Free Venue: Ugage Bunko, 862 Kamikasuya, Isehara City (parking for about 50 cars) Inquiries: 090-9372-1065 (Mr. Doi)

Visited on 10/21/24. CAFE ANDON's homemade lemonade and caramel nut tart. It has a good atmosphere and is very tasty, so it is my favorite café. 😊

The 15th Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival 2024 Futako-Tamagawa shopping street follows the Oyama Road, and this year’s festival is themed "Learn about, Talk about, and Feel the History of the Oyama Road." The Isehara City product fair will bring delicious local treats, including cheesecakes from Kashiwagi Farm, fresh vegetables, and Miyatani Tofu Shop’s 'Oyama Pilgrimage Tofu.' Sanno University, which has campuses in Isehara and Setagaya, will also participate with a variety of events for you to enjoy. Please come and join us!! Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 12:30–15:00 (Opening ceremony starts at 12:00) ※Event will be scaled down in case of rain Location: Futako-Tamagawa Elementary School grounds and gymnasium (4-6-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya) ※No parking or bicycle parking available Organizer: Futako-Tamagawa Oyama Road Festival Organizing Committee

Visited on 10/19/24. On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival, we visited LEC COFFEE. It is an original chai and a hot sandwich. The hot sandwich was very tasty. 😊

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Ina Town Tourist Association. Ina Town, Kita Adachi-gun, Saitama Prefecture, is a town located in the central eastern part of Saitama Prefecture, and boasts a beautiful Nature environment. Also known as the "City of Roses", many tourists visit the largest rose garden in the prefecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can spend a relaxing time, and we will deliver recommended Tourist Information in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! 【Tokyo - Access to Saitama Prefecture Ina Town】 ▼ Access by Car It takes about 1 hour to get from Tokyo Central Tokyo to Saitama prefecture Ina Town using the Metropolitan Expressway or Tohoku Automobile Expressway. ▼ Access by Train Access by train is also good. Use the JR Ueno Tokyo Line from Tokyo Station and transfer to the New Shuttle at Omiya Station. The New Shuttle runs directly to the inner inn station and takes about 1 hour. There are also buses from Ageo Station and Hasuda Station, providing Access to Ina Town. 【Rose Town, Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 Ina Town in Saitama Prefecture is widely known as the "City of Roses". There are the largest rose garden in Saitama Prefecture in the Chosei Seko Memorial Park, which opened in 1972. In the park, 5,000 colorful roses of 400 species are in full bloom and fascinates Visitors. You can see Ina Town's original variety, the cute pink vine rose "Ina Hime" that continues to bloom until autumn, the large crimson flower "Ina Rose" whose flower shape changes to an antique style as it blooms, and the pale yellow medium flower "Ina no Tsuki" made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Towns. The best time to visit roses is from early May to early June and from late October to mid-November. In addition, rose-themed Events and festivals are Held in, so you can fully enjoy the charm of roses. Ina Town is also a member of the Council of Rose Cities / Rose Summit, of which 29 cities and towns nationwide (as of May 2024) are members, and in 2024, the "33rd Council of Rose Cities / Rose Summit in Ina" was grandly held in, and mayors from all over the country were present. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Around the ruins of the Ruins of Ina clan's mansion The ruins of the Ruins of Ina clan's mansion are the ruins of the residence of Inabizen Mori Tadatsugu, a vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu who was active from the Sengoku period to the early Edo period. Tadatsugu was highly respected by Ieyasu and demonstrated his strength in flood control, civil engineering, and Nitta development, and laid the foundation of the Edo shogunate based in Ina. Even today, the earthen mounds, moats, roads, etc. as they were at that time still exist, and the mansion is designated as a prefectural designated monument (historic site). ▼ Green Trust Conservation Site No. 13 "Musenyama, KDDI Forest" Musenyama, KDDI Forest is a conservation area with a rich Rich in nature environment, and deciduous broad-leaved forests centered on Quercus serrata grow naturally. It is the venue for the Sakura Festival, and many Cherry Blossom Viewers Visit in the Period of the Best time to visit. ▼ Cultural properties of Ina Town Ina Town is dotted with many cultural properties. As for the Representative, there are a number of cultural properties designated by the prefecture and the Town, such as the National Tangible Cultural Property (buildings) "Oshima Residence Main Building" and "Saito Residence Main Building", the "wooden Amitabha Buddha seated statue" of Saikoji Temple, which is a prefectural designated tangible cultural property (sculpture), and the Shiku portable shrine, which is a designated Town folk cultural property (tangible folklore), There are many. Thanks to the efforts of the local people, it remains today and has high historical value. These cultural properties are scattered throughout In the town, so you can enjoy historical exploration and cultural heritage tours. 【Specialty products of Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Wine The recommended Souvenirs for sightseeing in Ina Town are wine made from 100% Kyoho grapes and pears, which are specialty products of the Towns. It is characterized by a rich flavor and aroma, making it perfect to enjoy with Meals. ▼ Sake Another specialty product of Ina Town is Sake. It is a Sake that uses 100% of the Rice "Sai-no-Kagayaki" of the Ina Town Jade brand for the hanging Rice. Rice is characterized by a rich flavor that is condensed. Sake brewed by Kamigame Sake Brewery (Hasuda City), which is famous nationwide for making only pure rice sake. 【Events and Festivals in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Sakura Festival Held in every year at the cherry blossom trees in the Green Trust Conservation Area No. 13, a hidden Famous landmarks of cherry blossoms. On weekends during the festival, direct sales of agricultural products and various events are held. This place is called Musenyama because of the antennas of KDDI's predecessor Kokusai Telegraph Phone Co., Ltd., and although the number of cherry blossoms is small, the cherry trees, which are over 80 years old and have become huge trees, become a tunnel of about 200 meters, and those who visit are struck by the magnificent view. ▼ Rose Festival The Rose Festival, which is Held in in Chosei Seko Memorial Park during the Best time to visit of roses in May, is one of the Representative Events of Rose Town Ina Town. Colorful roses such as tree roses, vine roses, old roses, and English roses are in full bloom, and the park is enveloped in a sweet Aroma, making Visitors happy. On weekends, there are a lot of programs such as Rose Weddings and Mini Concerts. ▼ Ina Festival Held in every August at the Chosei Seko Memorial Park, the Ina Festival is a major summer event that attracts Families and tourists. There are also a lot of of stalls and stage events where you can enjoy traditional Drums, Bon Dancing, Local Specialty Products. Brilliant fireworks conclude the Ina Festival. ▼ Autumn Rose Festival ~Rose Festa~ Held in in late October, the Autumn Rose Festival is an Events where you can enjoy the beauty and aroma of roses. Autumn roses are said to have a small yellowtail but a strong aroma. Same as above the Spring Rose Festival, various rose-related Events, sales of Local vegetables, Stalls of various Bake Sale and Kitchen Car, and stage Events are held. 【Tourist Information of Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture, is a charming Towns with beautiful Nature and rich history. Best regards for Best regards, as we will deliver attractive recommendations such as the history and nature of Ina Town, which is known as the town of roses, with good access from central Tokyo!

Photographed 10/19/24. On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival, it is a festival float of Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori in Nakahara Towns. The sky was suspicious.