Two winters ago, I took a picture of a tree in a nearby park! In Japan, it is known ♡♡ as an auspicious tree to decorate for the New Year Since it is a Christmas color, I have been enjoying framing this photo and hanging it on the wall from the Christmas season to the New Year!!

Until 12/24 (Tuesday), the actual "Hokke Mandala" is Open to the public at the Izuyama Local History Museum. This Lotus mandala is said to have been embroidered with the hair of Hojo Masako at Izusan Shrine, and the repair inscription on the back states that Hojo Masako embroidered the Lotus Mandala using her own hair to mourn the bodhi of her husband, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and that it was used as the Honzon of Hokkedo. The usual exhibit is a reproduction, but it is Open to the public to Limited Time the real thing yellowtail 2 years and 4 months. Please take a closer look at the three-dimensional effect of the brahma characters and the color of the base by the hair that is unique to the real thing. 【Atami City Izuyama Local History Museum】 Hokke Mandala Open to the public Period: November 28, 2024 (Thu) ~ December 24, 2024 (Tue) Address: 708-2 Izuyama, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Izusan Shrine Precincts) Phone: 0557-80-4252 Access/About 10 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station bound for Nanao →Izusan Shrine in front of Get off Business hours/9:00~16:00 Closed: Wednesday (or the next day if it is a holiday) Fee: 180 yen for Adults (120 yen for groups), 120 yen for junior high and high school students (80 yen for groups), Free for elementary school students and younger Car parking lot / Yes (for several cars / Izusan Shrine) Remarks: * Group discounts are applied for 20 people or more.

In January of this year, I took a picture of the scenery spreading out in front of me from my hotel room at Lake Tanuki. While retouching before posting, I found Mt. Fuji Ryu!! It has become a piece that can reaffirm the coolness of Japan, the country of the protection of the dragon god! !!

Winter in Shirakawa Township Photo taken on 2022.02.26 Shooting from the Hagijo Observation decks Since it was free, chronic traffic jams began to occur due to Car parking for long periods of time, so parking spaces are currently Car Closed in Hagigi Observation decks. The usual parking lot near the Village Car closes in the evening, so I had to Accommodation to the Village and walk up to the Observation decks to take this view. You can also use paid coin parking, so it would be nice to be able to go by Car.

This is a photo of the maple and gate of Oyada Shrine in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture Autumn leaves bathed in sunlight were well photographed.

Shot on 12/1 The Autumn leaves of Atami Ume Plum Garden are in Best time to visit! There are about 380 Maple trees in the park, and it is said to be "the latest Autumn leaves in Japan" because of the warm climate and the Squid that change color from late November to December every year. Early blooming Ume plums have already begun to bloom from mid-October, so it is unique to Atami to search for Ume plums while Appreciation of the Autumn leaves. Implementation during the Momiji Festival, the opening of the Annual event footbath, the Momiji Festival Photo Contest in Atami Ume Plum Garden, and the "Momiji Light up" are held. Held in/2024/11/16~12/8 Held in time: Light up (every day during the period) 16:30~21:00 Venue: Atami Ume Plum Garden (8-11 Baien Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Phone: 0557-85-2222 Contact: Atami Tourism Association Access/ ■ About 15 minutes by bus from JR Atami Station to "Ainohara Housing Complex" → "Ume Plum Garden Get off ■ About 3 minutes on the Ito Line from Atami Station→ about 10 minutes on foot → Raingu Station Get off Fee/Free admission Car parking lot / 100 cars in front of Ume Plum Garden (open only during the held in period) (Weekdays) 9:00~17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 8:30~17:00 Normal Car 300 yen, motorcycle Car &Car rotation 100 yen, micro 1000 yen

Light up of Nagoya's Swans Garden I used white balance to create a refreshing blue photo.

Light up of Nagoya's Swans Garden Emphasized the brilliance of the lights.

Yesterday, Thursday, November 28, the blooming of the "Himalayan cherry blossoms" in Shinsui Park was confirmed. (Photo taken on November 29) Of the two trees, only the one on the sea side has begun to bloom, and only the top part. The other buds are also swelling, so it seems that they will bloom one after another. This cherry blossom is a rare variety that blooms every year in late November ~ December, and blooms beautiful pale pink flowers. In Atami City, parent trees There is a the slopes near Atami High School, and young trees are scattered in Shinsui Park, Tsukimigaoka Park, Sakura no Famous landmarks Trail, Nagahama Seaside Park, etc. In August 1967 (Showa 42), when former King Birendra (then Crown Prince) of Nepal, who was studying at the University of Tokyo, visited Ito City, the Association of Friends of Atami Plants presented Atami cherry blossoms and Ume Plum seeds. In return, the seeds of "Himalayan cherry" given by Nepal in May of the following year 43 were sown and grown at a municipal farm in Shimotaga, Atami City in July of the same year. Under the cold sky, the dainty blooming cherry blossoms are very beautiful. 【Himalayan cherry blossoms】 A deciduous tree that grows in temperate to temperate zones near the Himalayas. The flowers bloom in November ~ December and are crimson, the petals are 8 ~ 13 mm long, and there is a lot of nectar. Scientific name: Prunus cerasoides Family name / Rosaceae Genus name / Prunus genus Place of origin / Nepal Number of bottles (as of November 2019): 49 in total 　・ Sloping land near Atami High School (1 parent tree): Kamitaga, Atami City 　・Tsukimigaoka Park (1): Shimotaga, Atami City 　・ Shinsui Park (2 parks): Next to the first Car parking lot of Shinsui Park Nagisa Towns, Atami City 　・Beside the Taga junior high school gymnasium (2): Shimotaga, Atami City 　・ Sakura Famous landmarks walking path (14 lines): Kamitaga, Atami City 　・Nagahama Seaside Park (29): Kamitaga, Atami City Inquiries: Atami City Parks and Green Space Division Phone 0557-86-6218 At Atami Ume Plum Garden, the Autumn leaves will soon be Best time to visit, and the Early Blooming Ume Plum have begun to bloom since October, so now you can see Autumn leaves, Ume Plum, and cherry blossoms in Atami Period.

Wasabi Harvesting Experience "Traditional Cultivation of Shizuoka Water Wasabi" certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site You can experience harvesting in the wasabi stream, which is usually difficult to enter. Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is blessed with the famous water of Mt. Izu Amagi and is suitable for cultivating delicious Wasabi cultivation. You can hear stories about the history of wasabi and how to eat it deliciously from a local guide, and experience the harvest firsthand. You can take home one whole wasabi with its leaves and stems attached. ●Implementation period January 15, 2025 ~ March 31, 2025 9:00～ *Please contact us for the start time. * Implementation period It is subject to change depending on the situation. ●Number of Receptionists 1 group (up to 10 people) Minimum number of participants: 3 ●Meeting point Kawazu cherry blossoms Tourism Exchange Center or Sagano Promenade Car parking lot ●Location of Experience Kawazu Town Kawazu Raft Area What's Included Boots, agricultural tools for wasabi harvesting Precautions Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. It gets quite cold in winter, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold. Use rental boots, please wear socks. What you'll need Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. Bring your own if you do not need to rent boots

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting. The first "morning activity" in Izu on Saturday, December 7 Held in. Enjoy a relaxing time and meals at Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

Autumn leaves in Yumori Park Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture "Yumori Park" 2024/11

The 27th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) About ≪ Events≫ ◆February 1 (Sat) Opening Shinto ritual 　◎ Place: Flower garden of Japanese vegetables 　◎ 10:00 ~ Shinto ritual to wish for the success and safety of the cherry blossom festival ◆February 16 (Sun), February 23 (Sun) Ise Shrimp Miso Soup Service 　◎ Location: Shimogamo shopping street "Miro" parking lot Car 　◎ Minami-Izu Town specialty "Ise Shrimp" miso soup is a great service! 　* Twice a day (about 200 cups per time) 　* 1st time: 11:00 ~ 2nd time: 13:00 ~ 　* It will end as soon as it runs out. 　* Thereare may be canceled due to rain, etc. ◆February 15 (Sat) ~ February 16 (Sun) Cherry blossom viewing night standup paddleboarding 　◎ We will describe it here as soon as the details are decided. ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Light up of cherry blossoms at night 　◎ Location: Near Maehara Bridge ~ Near Kujo Bridge 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! 　* Held in every day even in rainy weather ◆February 1 (Sat) ~ March 10 (Mon) Minami no night cherry blossoms and bamboo lights 　◎ Location: (1) Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (2) Near Ginnoyubashi 　◎18:00~21:00 Held in every day! ◆ February 1 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon) Rattle Pon Lottery 　◎ Location: Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (in front of the tourist information center) 　◎10:00~15:00 Held in on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!　 　◎ Participation conditions: If you answer one questionnaire in a group, you can draw a lottery for the number of people in the group. 　* Premiums are currently under consideration. 　* There are to change the contents of the lottery Premiums. ◆ February 5 (Wed) ~ February 28 (Fri) Cherry blossom viewing Car 　* Thereare may end earlier than planned depending on the flowering situation. 　Time:9:30~16:00 　Fee: 20-minute course 3,000 yen / 1 person 【Notes】 　・ Thereare period is subject to change depending on the weather, flowering conditions, etc. 　・ One boat is limited to 2 people. 　・Thereare may be canceled due to bad weather, etc. (rain, strong wind, etc.). 　・Due to the function of the human-powered Car, it There are case that one person per boat Boarding. 　・ The above Fee is a Fee for Use by one person, so there is no Fee for Children, etc. ◆ February 2 (Tue) ~ March 15 (Sat) Rape Flower Door & Rape Flower Maze * There are Thereare descriptions of 2/1~3/10 in the pamphlet, but the correct period is the above period ◆ Notices & Precautions ・ There are a pamphlet about the period of "Rape Flower Door / Rape Flower Maze" There are 2/1 (Sat) ~ 3/10 (Mon), but the correct period is "Around 2/2 (Sun) ~ 3/15 (Sat)" ・ Held in the Night Cherry Blossom Marathon. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minami-Izu Town Town hall (3F Observation Deck) is open during the Cherry Blossom Festival. You can go up from the stairs outside. ・ There are people who trample the "rape flowers" blooming around the Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (slope of the river), but it is very dangerous and wiring of the Light up, so please cooperate not to enter. ◆ Car parking lot * Cars parking lot is limited, so please use public transportation. Time【8:30~15:30】 ・Regular Car (500 yen/car) 　* Thank you for your cooperation in the "Environmental Conservation Fee (Cooperation Fee)" only for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Town hall including substitute holidays Minami-Izu Town Car parking lot is open free of charge. ・Bus (2,500 yen/unit) 　* Medium-sized (including microbus) and large　 ・Motorcycle (200 yen/unit) 　* If there is no staff due to rain, etc., you can park Car free of charge. 　* During the period of 2/1~3/10, we ask for the cooperation of environmental conservation fees (cooperation money) for Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Car parking lots. 　* The number of cars including various places will be "about 200 cars". 　* Use the number of cars is limited, so please use public transportation as much as possible.

A day wrapped in Autumn leaves Shot on iPHONE 11 PRO Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Takadoya Wetland" 2023/11

Nakatsugawa scene at dawn Drone shutter speed 4 seconds I took an aerial view of the sea of clouds with a sapling Ruins of the Castle and Mt. Ena. Shot on Mavic 3 JAPAN Mie 2023/11 * Flight permission from the management office * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Autumn leaves reflection Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected in the pond. Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Takadoya Wetland" 2024/11

Hatcho Oodaru Falls in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is a direct area with a drop of 10m. It is interesting to see the stones (rocks) that look like columnar joints.

It is a direct waterfall in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, with a drop of 25 meters. Autumn leaves should be 2~3 days ahead. In the immediate vicinity is Nunobiki Falls, one of the One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan There are.

Nunobiki Falls in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, is a four-step waterfall with a drop of about 53m. It has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Ryujin Falls It is a waterfall in Yumori Park in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. In front of the waterfall, there are and bridges and stairs, and you can take pictures from various angles. The park is a scenic Spot where you can enjoy more than 15,000 Autumn leaves trees in autumn.

"Dance of Flowers in Yumemachi" Notice of additional and special performances We would like to inform you of additional performances and special performances of the Atami geiko "Yumemachi no Dori Hana no Mai" that is held every Saturday and Sunday at the Atami Gigi Kenban Kabuki Training Hall. Please enjoy professional dance that you can not usually see. The beauty of the way the kimono is dressed, the way it behaves, and the sighs. We hope you will come and visit us. Additional performance / 2024/12/9 (Mon) 11:00 ~ (Admission fee 2500 yen) Special performance: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday), 2 (Thursday) 11:00 ~ (Admission fee 3000 yen) * Cancelled: December 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 28 (Sat), 29 (Sat), 2024 Address: 17-13 Chuo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along the Hatsukawa River) Reservations/Inquiries/Atami Gigi Kenban Phone 0557-81-3575 Access / From JR Atami Station Autumn leaves take a bus bound for → Gaoka for about 10 minutes Shimizu Town Get off Fee / 2500 yen (tax included) * 1/1 and 1/2 are 3000 yen * Free for elementary school students and younger Car parking / None (there is a municipal toll P nearby) Start date: Every Saturday and Sunday, December 9, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 2, 2025 Start time: 11:00 ~ (Performance time: about 30 minutes) Venue: Atami Gigi Kenban

Autumn leaves in Oihira Park Odagi Towns, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 2024/11

From Oidaira Park Observation decks It was just the best time to visit. Park Car parking lot is 500 yen Temporary Car parking is free of charge. Inatake Towns, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture "Oihira Park" 2024/11/19

It's like a coral reef. Kurakake Pass, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture 2024/11 * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Maple picking from the sky Best time to visit the Autumn leaves. Kurakake Pass, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture 2024/11

Aerial view of Seihoji Temple (2023/12) It is a very nice temple with a walking garden Gari under the covered tree and an upside-down maple in the pond there. Please go there this fall. Fujiwara Towns, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture "Seihoji Temple"

There was a beautiful maple ands along the Itadori National Highway, so I took a picture with the mountain.

The maples of Gujo Castle were beautiful, so I took a picture of the flag and Autumn leaves

I went to Gujo Hachiman Castle on November 13th It is a work of Autumn leaves and a castle

This is a photo of Monet's pond in Itatori, Gifu Prefecture Autumn leaves were still a little bit, but I took a picture of maple and carp together.