The sunset at Taga-cho, Shiga Prefecture, was perfect on this day!

On May 18th Mt. Jonen bathed in the morning sun and a water mirror The morning glow of the Northern Alps reflected beautifully in the rice field water!! This is the scenery of Azumino, a town that makes you love the morning.

May 16th The usual scenery A tranquil moment

The rice planted in the fields is growing steadily in Azumino. Beyond the beautiful rows, the scenery of Azumino unfolds!♪ We welcomed a refreshing morning.😊

Scenery I want to preserve in Japan. Yotsuya Senmaida, selected as one of the top 100 rice terraces. The moist air after the rain created an emotional atmosphere and was very pleasant. May 2026, Yotsuya Senmaida, Shinshiro City

Water has filled the rice fields in Azumino, and rice planting is in full swing. From the top of Mount Nagamine, the rice fields illuminated by the setting sun look radiant.

On May 12th in Azumino Mizukagami 😄 You can still find rice paddies where the rice hasn't been planted yet. Why not explore by renting a bicycle...

The rice planting season is in full swing in Azumino. You can encounter the beautiful scenery of water mirrors reflecting the Northern Alps throughout the town. By the time autumn arrives, delicious rice will be waiting for you.😄 The Azumino Tourism Association is currently recruiting "rice paddy owners." Why not spend some time in Azumino growing your own rice with water from the Northern Alps?😆

On May 7th, the weather forecast suggests a summer-like day in Azumino. The air is clear, and you can see the Northern Alps in full view in the morning. The scenery of Azumino reflected in the water mirror is simply mesmerizing! 😆

The scenery of Azumino, with its beautiful fresh greenery.

Water has started to fill the rice fields in Azumino that have been plowed. The season of Azumino's breathtaking scenery, "Suikyo," is just around the corner.😊

The fresh green sprouts have begun to emerge in Azumino. The clear water flows from wasabi fields and trout farms that utilize spring water.

April 6th Azumino cleared to a brilliant blue today Forecasts say the temperature will rise to 25°C by midday It looks like an unseasonal summer day… MtJonen in the Northern Alps is watching over us!!

March 18th Today's scenery of Azumino View from Ohisama Road

February 15th A clear, bright sky over Azumino The view of the Northern Alps is stunning!! Temperatures are climbing today, making it perfect weather for sightseeing

February 8th Snowy Scenery in Azumino The snow that fell steadily since last night has turned Azumino into a sea of white.

January 26th Azumino was broadly clear today The Northern Alps, thickly capped with snow, could be seen

The rural landscape of MtAriakeyama and Azumino From the village it looks like the shape of Mount Fuji. It is called Mount Shinano Fuji I expect its summit will soon be capped with snow and look more like Mount Fuji.

The clear air and gentle breeze make for a pleasant autumn day Morning walk in Azumino In the distance you can see Mt. Fuji of Shinano

Early autumn in Gokase 🌾 Mornings and evenings have turned quite cool — actually almost cold at times 😂 The rice fields are golden and harvest has begun; you can see rice hung out to dry in places 😊 Spider lilies seem past their peak, but cosmos flowers were blooming everywhere 🌸 When I visited the cotton fields in Kuraoka, the fluffy cotton bolls had burst open 😍 I enjoyed the pleasant autumn breeze and felt the season of harvest 😆

Most of the rice in Azumino’s rice fields has already been harvested. A few patches still remain!! The landscape evokes the feeling of autumn. May it become delicious new rice!!

Chōwa Town rice fields The weather is nice again today. The sun is out, but the breeze feels like autumn. This is a lovely season as the landscape begins to change with the coming autumn foliage. The rice paddies are gradually turning golden. I wonder if this year's harvest will come a little earlier...

Isemiya Shrine sits quietly amid the rice fields of Azumino. Behind it, you can see Mt. Ariake, the sacred body of Ariakeyama Shrine. The old pine standing at the shrine has a pleasing presence.

Autumn in Azumino, when the sky runs high and the horses grow fat… But the sun still blazes, and it looks like daytime will be a sweltering hot day… The relief is that mornings and evenings are cool, so nights aren’t restless!

Rice ears have turned golden in Azumino. They have become so heavy and full that the harvest looks like it could start any day!! Beyond the Hii-sama Road, Mount Jōnen rises tall. I love the scenery of Azumino.

Waiting for the rice harvest, the path that runs straight through the golden rice fields and the blue sky that can be seen beyond. I could feel the end of summer and the visit of autumn. However, the temperature was 37 degrees Celsius, and the sunlight was so strong that I felt murderous intent. The gap between the scenery and the eyes was amazing. I wonder if autumn will really come...

The Northern Alps as seen from Azumino The town’s symbol, Mt. Jonen, was clearly visible I took this photo near the tourist spot Jitensha Hiroba Here, a cycling road called the Azumino Yamabiko Bicycle Path runs along the Jukkasegi irrigation canal It’s great to admire the view while riding a rental bike!!

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Hill town Biei Nature created over a long history, this landscape is colored by many hills I go there every year because I want to see this scenery