Frost lingering in Obara Village At minus 2 degrees, frost coated the plants, creating a scene I had never seen before. However, the autumn leaves were almost finished, and although I had heard the four-season cherry blossoms were about half in bloom, the recent snowfall seemed to have kept flowering from progressing. I’ll look forward to next year. Date: 2025/12/6 Location: Obara Village, Toyota City Shot on: DJI MAVIC 3 ※Flight application approved by Toyota City Hall ※Unmanned aircraft flight permission obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ※Flight plan reported and flight log created

This is the great ginkgo at Choraku-ji Temple in the Agi District of Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. The great ginkgo at Choraku-ji is about 1,100 years old. From roughly 3 meters above ground the trunk splits into four sections, and the thickest part measures about 4 meters around. The tree exceeds 30 meters in height, its entire trunk measures about 9 meters in circumference, and it was designated a Natural Monument of Gifu Prefecture in 1967. The trunk is divided partway into a large, old section and the sections that grew from it. About 250 years ago, when a bridge over the Agi River was washed away, legend says a portion of the trunk was cut off and used for the bridge beams, and the cut surface was reportedly charred with embers to prevent rot. Also, some 450 years ago when Takeda Katsuyori’s forces attacked Iwamura Castle and the Oda army, which had come out to meet them, were routed, Choraku-ji is said to have been burned; scorch marks from that fire still remain. Over its long history, this tree has been carefully tended and protected by the local community. It is so large that its branches spread beyond the temple grounds, making it visible from a distance with a strong presence. The trunk is thick and, when seen up close, the ginkgo is impressively majestic.

Autumn leaves at Gifu Park 🍁 Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture November 2025

Held at Irozaki Ocean Park! Two months in a row 🌼 Event Month details🌿 ◉ Running through January 5! ✴︎ POP UP SHOP ✴︎ WORK SHOP ✴︎ RELAXATION ✴︎ KITCHEN CAR We invited artisans and creators from Izu to share the charms of Izu with you🫧 ————— 🌳 POP UP ◉ Local apparel / IZUBLUE @izublue_373izu ◉ Glass bead crafts / Koubou Leaf ◉ Natural stone and European bead accessories / Seki Accessory @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ Cafe / Lemone Coffee @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ New Year decorations / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Fukaya green onion specialty products from Saitama / kuu @kuu_minamiizu ◉ Japanese-style Ayurveda MOTHER products and ghee / mana @manan.life11 ◉ Accessories and goods / .11 @dot.jyuichi ◉ Handmade knit hats for dogs / BOTAYOGA @chle1207 ◉ Dyed textiles and small goods / Shizu & Hiro ◉ Specialty coffee / moksa coffee @moksa.coffee ◉ Limited-time price! Lighthouse tour / Minami‑Izu Geo Guide Association ◉ Izu honey and fruit preserves / The Honey Step @thehoneystep ◉ Mansa sandals / Certified Mansa Sandal Instructor Minami Tsuchiya @minami_tsuchiya_run ◉ Aroma and herbal craft items / Otentosun Farm @otentosunfarm 💫 WORK SHOP ◉ Brush calligraphy art experience / kasumi_so @kasumi_so24 ◉ Dyeing experience / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Shimenawa wreath making / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Healing ghee making / mana. @manan.life11 ◉ Make chopsticks using a plane tool / Kurasu Dougu @kurasu_dogu ◉ Aroma spray making / Island Herb Izu Aroma @island.izu ◉ Hair accessories and bracelet making / Seki Accessory @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ Calendula balm making / Otentosun Farm @otentosunfarm ◉ Christmas wreath making / Romantic Spaces Achieve @rs.achieve 🌷 RELAXATION ◉ Dog diagnosis dog yoga / BOTAYOGA @chle1207 ◉ Hand reflexology / mana @manan.life11 🍋 KITCHEN CAR ◉ Curry bread, curry, chai / KaRin Bakery @karin_bakery.rab ———— We will feature introductions to each vendor in separate posts, so please check those out too🌼 Please note the event may be canceled due to weather. WORK SHOP participants receive free parking! Please present your parking ticket at the reception desk✴︎ We will update event news as it comes, so check Instagram for the latest. WORK SHOPs have limited capacity, so please reserve in advance☺ Some artists may accept same-day WORK SHOP reservations! To make a reservation, contact via Instagram DM or call Ocean Park at 0558-65-1600✧

Gifu Prefecture Tajimi City "Kokeizan Eihoji Temple" and autumn foliage

Angel ladders over a yellow town. It was a thinly overcast day with the sun coming and going, but I managed to capture the angel ladders. Date: 2025/11 Location: Sobue Town, Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture *Flight over the Nikko River confirmed* *Comprehensive unmanned aircraft flight permission obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism* *Flight plan notified and flight log completed*

I shot aerial footage of Gujo Hachiman Castle in autumn. It was my first visit to Gujo Hachiman Castle. The autumn colors had passed their peak and many leaves had faded, but an unexpected mist gave the scene a great atmosphere. Date: 2025/11 Location: Gifu Gujo * Flight application for Gujo Hachiman completed * Comprehensive unmanned aircraft flight permission obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism * Flight plan notified and flight log prepared

November 29 – The autumn leaves at Atami Plum Garden Are still at their peak 🍁 https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/148...

Deep in the autumn forest, the Twin Towers sway in the shadow of the trees. A colored leaf drifts down, and the hush of distant memories gently unfolds.

Autumn leaves are often seen during the day, but I wanted to capture the night-time foliage lit up by lights, so I took these photos. The remaining green created a pleasing contrast, and I feel I managed to capture a truly Japanese autumn. This spot is Kouchi Valley in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, which draws many visitors during the autumn leaf season. Although it’s fairly close to my home, I had never been until I took up photography as a hobby and felt the urge to preserve it in pictures, and I was able to shoot without any people appearing in the frame. I take photos mainly for my own satisfaction, but I would be thrilled if they resonated with someone else.

Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally in Shimoda is now on! Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture keeps the winter season blooming with flower events. 1) Until December 14, Little Angel Festa 2025 is happening on Mt. Nesugata — yay! https://ropeway.co.jp// Please take the ShimodaRopeway from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the summit. ⇓ 2) From November 30 to January 4, the Aloe Flower Festival is held in Izu Shirahama — yay! https://www.izu-shirahama.jp/?p=4552... Bright red, cone-shaped aloe flowers bloom boldly against the backdrop of Shirahama Beach. ⇓ 3) From December 20 to January 31, the 60th Daffodil Festival takes place at scenic Tsumekizaki! https://www.shimoda-city.info/suisen... Enjoy the winter flowers that color Shimoda while taking part in the stamp rally (^○^). You can still collect stamps even outside each event period, so please visit Shimoda by January 31. After the Daffodil Festival ends, neighboring Minami-Izu Town and Kawazu Town will hold cherry blossom festivals! Izu overflows with flowers all year round! We warmly invite you to come and visit.

Photographed on November 26th The two Himalayan cherry trees in Aquatic Park are now in full bloom! Please enjoy the delicate flowers of these cherries blooming against the autumn leaves (the leaves of the Daikan-zakura). Aquatic Park, Section 1 Address / Atami City, Nagisacho area (near Aquatic Park First Parking Lot) About the Himalayan cherry https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/702...

It was a little misty and had a pleasantly moist atmosphere. Shot on iPHONE OidaDaira Park, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture Saturday, November 11, 2025

The Momiji Bridge at Yumori Park The red bridge, surrounded by autumn leaves, made for a beautiful scene. Yumori Park, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture November 2025

November 22 – Atami Plum Garden autumn leaves Overall the foliage is about 60–70% colored. It has reached its best viewing stage 🍁 https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/148...

Mt. Houraijisan Fire Festival in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture

It’s the Horaiji-yama Fire Festival in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture

The fire festival at Mt. Houraijisan in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture

🎉 Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Shimoda! 🎄 On Saturday, December 20th, Shimoda Civic Culture Hall hosts “Shimodadada”! A volunteer-run Christmas event in Shimoda City returns this year following last year’s success🎄🥂 A Christmas market, concerts, and workshops for both children and adults fill the day⛄❄️ Participate in the Shimoda Ultra Quiz on the day for a chance to win luxurious prizes🌟 Come and experience something that will make you love Shimoda even more🎅💝 More details→https://www.instagram.com/shimodadada_/... Coinciding with the same day (12/20), Tsumekizaki opens its Narcissus Festival with an opening event! Don’t forget to check out the Narcissus Festival too✨

“Gorgeous Colors” OidaDaira Park offered an exquisite display of autumn leaves, bursting with dense, vivid hues. OidaDaira Park, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture November 2025 * Notification of flight over Nagura River accepted * Nationwide unmanned aircraft flight permission obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism * Filing of flight plan notification and creation of flight log

Autumn Leaves Tunnel 🍁 Takadoya Wetland, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture November 2025

The side light, the trees and buildings bathing in it left a strong impression. The texture of the bridge and the spots of rust and grime on the buildings added character, letting me feel the history of Iwayado Park.

Ana Kōbō (穴弘法), Toki City, Gifu Prefecture I visited to attend the Autumn Leaves Festival.

Got the shot at Oidaira Park! Waiting since early morning. A light morning haze — perfect for the shot! Photographing the waterfall with maple leaves. Oidaira Park, Toyota City 2025/11/15

Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park (Japan Showa Village) 2292-1 Yamanouecho, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture Right off the Tokai Kanjo Expressway at Mino-Kamo IC, Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park is rich in nature... This hands-on theme park recreates Japan’s satoyama landscape. Alongside nostalgic scenery and traditional lifestyles, families can spend a full day enjoying the athletic adventure course. Admission is free. Free parking is available: 2,000 cars and 40 large buses. ※The bathing facility Satoyama no Yu can also be used without leaving the expressway... Shops are closed on weekdays! Weekends and holidays are packed with events. The Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park illumination runs for a limited time. Lights are on from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in October, and from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM in November. Please check the website for details.

Flower Park Konan Oirichouisshiki, Konan City, Aichi Prefecture Admission Free Parking Free (about 559 cars, 11 buses) Opening hours and other details may change. Please check the official website or official accounts for facility rules and the latest information. Flower Park Konan is a national park of flowers and greenery along the Kiso River in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture. It is part of the National Kiso San-river Park and is known for its beautiful seasonal blooms. Please note that pets are not allowed on the lawns or playground equipment. Pets are permitted on the walkways, so you can walk with them, but owners must always clean up their pets’ waste. Please confirm on the official website.

A seabed cleanup will take place at Shimoda Fishing Port on Tuesday, December 2nd. Professional divers will carry out underwater cleaning while teams provide support onshore. Please join and support this effort to protect a sustainable ocean.🌊✨ For details, see the blog: https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251112...

Autumn at Takadoya Wetland offers beautiful reflections. Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture November 2025

The autumn leaves around Naegi Castle Oyagura Remains are beautiful, and I photographed them looking down from the castle ruins. Naegi Castle Ruins, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture November 2025

I enjoyed the autumn leaves and the sea of clouds at Naegi Castle Ruins. I filmed aerial footage at Naegi Castle Ruins, the filming location that drew attention for the movie Black Showman. Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture November 2025