This is the autumn foliage at Fukuhara Sanso in Shikaoicho, Hokkaido.
Although it is private land, it is open to the public during the autumn foliage season,
attracting many tourists.
There are many maple trees here, and when the leaves start to fall,
a beautiful red carpet is formed,
making it very popular.

Hello 😊 This is Crystal Sound 💎✨ As October begins, we are enjoying pleasant weather in Shosenkyo Gorge ☀️
Autumn is a season when Shosenkyo becomes particularly vibrant with colors 🍁

It is still a bit early for the peak of the autumn foliage, but the leaves on the trees are gradually starting to change, revealing hints of yellow and red among the greenery 🌿🍂

Against the backdrop of a clear blue sky, majestic rocky mountains, and the soothing sounds of the flowing stream ✨
Taking a leisurely stroll while admiring the scenery in the gentle autumn breeze and mild temperatures is a unique way to enjoy this season 😊

Surrounded by nature, why not spend a healing moment that you can't easily experience in your daily life? 🌳

Now, when we think of October's birthstone, it's "opal" 💎🌈

The meanings of the stone are
✨ Hope
✨ Good fortune
✨ Purity
✨ Patience

The charm of opal lies in its beautiful colors that change depending on the angle from which you view it 🌈
Its brilliance, reminiscent of a rainbow captured within small gemstones, is captivating enough to make you stare in awe 😍

Please enjoy the fantastical colors of opal along with the gradually vibrant autumn foliage of Shosenkyo 🍁💎

At Crystal Sound, we offer a wide variety of captivating natural stones, including opal!
While strolling through the autumn Shosenkyo, we invite you to stop by and find your favorite natural stone ☺️

All of our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you 🍀

🌿 A final request to everyone 🌿

There are no trash bins in Shosenkyo.
To continue protecting this beautiful nature, we would appreciate it if you could bring a plastic bag to take your garbage back with you when you visit 🛍️ Thank you for your warm cooperation ☺️

The photo was taken on October 10, 2026, at the walking path of Maenikkou Highland Ranch in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture.
The autumn leaves of a single tree that I looked back at were very beautiful. Perhaps because it was on a high point where the sunset shines, the red color stood out even more. How lovely!

The marigolds blooming at the Azumino sightseeing spot, Sōshunfu Kahi, are said to depict the scenery of Azumino eagerly awaiting spring.
A music box is installed, so please press the button to listen! 😄

The blue sky and flowers are very beautiful!
It's a warm day perfect for a walk♪

It's a clear day in Azumino☀️
The water was crystal clear and looked very beautiful☺️

The stunning scenery of Azumino
A breathtaking view from Ohisama Road
Blessed with clear autumn weather, a wonderful landscape spread out before us
If you stop by Azumino, this is a must-visit spot! 😆

Cosmos blooming in the fallow rice fields and the Northern Alps.
There is a cosmos field near the Haishun Fuka Monument.
Beyond that are the mountain ranges of Mt. Ariake and Mt. Jonen.
Azumino is enjoying clear autumn weather this afternoon.
It’s fully autumn in Azumino! 😄

When I looked up, a pale rainbow was arched beyond the mist.

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.

【Kumamoto Reconstruction Support Discount Eligible】Stay at the suite rooms "Shirokane no Mori" in a forest resort & experience the "Kikuchi Gorge Wellness Tourism" – Refresh your mind and body in the closest spot to the clear stream.

This tour allows you to experience a stay at a hotel in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and visit Kikuchi Gorge, a representative tourist spot of Kikuchi City, all in one go.
We have started accepting reservations for a stay at the farm auberge "Shirokane no Mori" and a special plan utilizing the rich natural space of Kikuchi Gorge, the "Kikuchi Gorge Wellness Tourism."
This is a luxurious accommodation experience and a morning retreat program that sharpens your senses for those seeking self-improvement and refreshment away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
【First Phase】Meditation and Tea Ceremony Experience Plan
From Saturday, October 31, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1 night and 2 days.
The morning after your stay, you will have a meditation and tea ceremony experience led by tea master Matsumura in Kikuchi Gorge (each participant will receive a portable tea set, and tea will be brewed using water from Kikuchi Gorge), along with a rice ball bento breakfast.

【Second Phase】Mindfulness Walking and Medicinal Cuisine Bento Breakfast Plan
From Saturday, November 7, 2026, to Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1 night and 2 days.
The morning after your stay, we will provide mindfulness walking in Kikuchi Gorge and a handmade medicinal cuisine bento breakfast that is gentle on the body.

Capacity: Limited to 8 participants per session (please apply in pairs of 2 or groups of 3).
For more details: https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/k-maindofurunesu
To make a reservation: https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/taikenplan

Price: 63,000 yen
Regular travel fee (per person, including accommodation and breakfast/dinner): 63,000 yen (tax included)
After applying the Kumamoto Reconstruction Support Discount (actual payment amount): 43,000 yen (tax included)
*Sales assistance amount: A maximum of 20,000 yen per travel contract per person applies.

Event Dates:
【First Phase】From Saturday, October 31, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1 night and 2 days.
【Second Phase】From Saturday, November 7, 2026, to Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1 night and 2 days.

Reservations: https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/taikenplan


https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/featured/k-maindofurunesu

I captured a scene of wild deer gathering on a small hill during an autumn evening.
The location is Maenikkou Highland Lodge in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. I visit this place a few times a year. It's a beautiful spot for sunsets.
Photographed on October 10, 2026.

This is my first post, and I'm a bit nervous! 😅

The 21st Autumn Walk in Kinsenkyo will be held as scheduled on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Participants are requested to complete registration at the parking lot in front of Takinoue Town Hotel Keikoku (in front of Takinoue Town Local History Museum) by 9:45.

Takinoue Gorge, known for its beautiful autumn leaves, is easily accessible from the Roadside Station and hotels, making it a great spot for a leisurely stroll.

Today, the Roadside Station "Kaori no Sato Takinoue" will host the Food Truck Party in TAKINOUE, featuring food trucks offering original menus made with local ingredients.

We look forward to seeing you there.

On October 8th, we held a flower watching tour at Kamegamori.
Under clear skies ☀️, everyone was able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range in autumn.
This year's final schedule is the 21st, and we are fully booked. Thank you very much.
We plan to hold this event again next year. We look forward to your applications.

The 8th year of Reiwa will see the "Teshikaga Tourism School" held!

Opening up the future of tourism from Teshikaga, Hokkaido!
The 20th Teshikaga Tourism School: "Connecting to the Future, the Vision of Teshikaga"
This event will take place over two days, from Saturday, November 7th to Sunday, November 8th, 2026, at Kawayu Onsen!

We invite you to join us for this memorable 20th Tourism School.
Participants from outside Teshikaga Town are also welcome.

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kankojuku2026/

The autumn leaves at Onneto are beautiful.
It was still a bit early for the peak of the foliage.
However, the morning chill created a mist,
resulting in stunning reflections.

Standing in the middle of the breathtaking red carpet of Hitachi Seaside Park, this scene felt almost unreal to me. Thousands of vibrant red Kochia bushes stretch across the landscape like a vast crimson ocean, with little touches of green and golden brown creating a beautiful natural texture. What caught my eye most was the single girl walking quietly among the red bushes. Surrounded by such an enormous sea of color, she looked so small and peaceful, almost as if she were part of the landscape itself. Her solitary presence gave the photograph a sense of calm, loneliness, and poetry. I took this photograph myself, and capturing this moment was deeply emotional for me. I remember being completely absorbed by the beauty in front of me—the endless red, the gentle pathways, and that one solitary figure moving through the flowers. For a moment, everything felt still, and I felt incredibly lucky to witness and preserve such a beautiful scene.

Azumino is a treasure trove of "Dosojin"
Standing as the village's guardian deity, they can be found at the center of the village, along roads, and at crossroads
Created with hopes for abundant harvests, good health, prosperity for descendants, and prevention of evil spirits and diseases
Why not rent a bicycle and explore the picturesque countryside? 😄

The view from Azumino
features rice fields where the harvest is not yet complete and the Northern Alps
with a clear sight of the distant Hakuba mountains😀
This is a landscape unique to Azumino.

The studio of metal sculptor Daido Nakajima in Azumino✨
The presence of the gigantic animals made of stainless steel is astounding…❗️
The sculptural beauty shines in the light, embodying a sense of dynamism within its heaviness.
The collaboration of the rich natural scenery of Azumino and the powerful metal art is breathtaking! 😆
*We are visiting and photographing with special permission.

On a clear day in Azumino,
the towering Mt. Jonen stands majestically at the end of an endless road.
Traveling this path makes you feel grateful for coming to Azumino.
The refreshing feeling is beyond what photos can convey.
This view is from near Jōnen Dōsojin. 😄

At the National Alps Azumino Park, 130,000 cosmos flowers are in full bloom in the Rural Culture Zone of Horigane and Hotaka District 🌸
Cosmos, a symbol of autumn, can be enjoyed here
with popular varieties like "Double Click" and "Seashell" in a 3,300 m² flower bed 😄

◇Location: Rural Culture Zone, Terraced Fields Flower Bed
◇Scale: 11 varieties, 130,000 flowers, 3,300 m²
◇Best Viewing Period: Late September to Late October

The flower fields blooming at Alps Azumino National Government Park Horigane-Hotaka District😀
The 2026 Autumn Flower Garden is currently being held🌸
Featuring five varieties of flowers, including salvia and gomphrena, in the autumn flower bed❗️

◇Location: Den'en Bunka Zone Hotaka-guchi Flower Bed
◇Planting scale: 30,000 plants, 2,000㎡
◇Planting varieties: Salvia, Blue Salvia, Gomphrena, Kochia, Lemon Bright
◇Best viewing period: Late September to mid-October
We hope you visit!

Azumino welcomed a pleasant morning.
While clouds covered the eastern side, the western side, where the Northern Alps rise, was beautifully clear.
It feels distinctly autumn-like.

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour
❚ October 10-12, 2026
The Harajiri Falls Boat Tour will be held at Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.

This experiential event allows you to enjoy the beauty of Harajiri Falls, known as the Niagara of the East, up close on a raft boat. The view from near the waterfall offers a different perspective, showcasing an impressive sight that you don't usually get to see. For those who want to enjoy the splashes of water, the Adventure Course is recommended, while those who prefer a leisurely experience can opt for the Scenic Course.
Enjoy this special experience for just three days in autumn in Bungoono!

【Date】
From Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 2026
Each day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (held every 30 minutes)
*On the 11th only, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
【Location】
Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City)
*Please arrive at the stairs leading down to the falls 30 minutes before your reservation
【Courses】
① Adventure Course (approximately 30 minutes)
¥4,000 per person
*You will get soaked
Please bring a change of clothes, shoes that can get wet, and a towel
A simple changing room will be provided
② Scenic Course (approximately 15 minutes)
¥3,000 per person
*You will get a little wet from the splashes

■Application
Please apply via the QR code on the flyer

■Other Information
The event may be canceled due to weather conditions or river flooding.
If there is availability on the day, we can accommodate you without a reservation.
Reservations for other activities are also being accepted (please check the application form above for details).

■Inquiries about the event
Moonbridge Co., Ltd. × SOUTH WAVE (Contact: Ono)
TEL: 090-6896-5296

■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■
Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Introducing recommended spots for tourism in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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Hello! 😃 Welcome to the Yamanashi Wine Kingdom main building. 🍷 It's been a while since the Shosenkyo Gorge has been graced with such a pleasant blue sky. ☀️🌿
The abundant Senga Falls is truly impressive!
The waterfall cascades vigorously, and the sparkling clear water is incredibly beautiful. 💧✨
The air is refreshing, making it a great time for a stroll in the upcoming season. 🚶🍃

The season is finally turning to autumn. 🍂
Autumn is a time when we can enjoy many delicious treats. 😋
It’s the perfect season to pair seasonal flavors with seasonal drinks. 🍶🍷
In Yamanashi, it's undoubtedly the season for new wine. 🍇✨
The "Nouveau" made from this year's harvested grapes has already begun, starting with Delaware grapes. 🍷
Additionally, the white Koshu and red Muscat Bailey A are released every year on November 3 as "Yamanashi Nouveau." 🎉
Enjoy the autumn scenery of Shosenkyo while savoring seasonal wines. ☺️🍷
See you at Shosenkyo! 👋✨

【Sunset Norokko Departure!】

The "Sunset Norokko Train" is currently in operation.
Yesterday, we bid farewell to our passengers at Kushiro Station along with the sunset PR character "Yuhippi"!
The view of the Kushiro Shitsugen at dusk from the train window is a special sight unique to this season.
I wonder if our passengers were able to see the wonderful sunset in Kushiro?

The current Norokko train, which has been in service for many years, will end its operation this year. There are only a few rides left this season!

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Special Website
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/travel/kushironorokko/yuuhi_norokko.html

Autumn has arrived at Azumino Winery.
Vineyards spread at the foot of the Northern Alps.
This is the season when the bountiful grapes are beautifully ripening!♪
The blessings of this rich land will turn into delicious wine🍷.😄
In the on-site shop, you can enjoy shopping and wine tasting (both paid and free).

Alps Azumino National Government Park, Horigane and Hotaka area is currently at its best for the yellow cosmos.
There are 800,000 cosmos flowers blooming in the terraced rice fields.
It seems like a great time to enjoy during the holidays, but I'm worried about the impact of the typhoon…😟

This morning, it was pleasantly sunny in Azumino.
The ridge of the Northern Alps was beautifully visible.
When I hurried to the summit of Mount Nagamine, clouds had already rolled in…😅
The best viewpoint in Azumino.