Hello, this is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association 😊 The mountains are starting to prepare for winter, but you can still enjoy beautiful autumn foliage 🍁
This seasonal gradation is a rare, indulgent sight available only now ✨

At Senga Falls today, many visitors were taking photos as well 📸
In the clear air, you can hear the waterfall powerfully plunging down.
When sunlight breaks through, a faint rainbow may appear if you're lucky… 🌈
Catching that moment feels like receiving a gift from nature 🎁

From now on, Shosenkyo will gradually take on its winter attire
Leaves will fall, and the dynamic sculpted cliffs and the waterfall’s force will stand out even more.

Come experience the one-of-a-kind expressions nature creates, visible only at this time ✨
We sincerely look forward to your visit 🥾🌿

*The photos were taken on November 24.*

Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City | New Bakery News 🥖✨
Wakey Wakey Bakery, which just opened on Friday, October 17, 2025, is now featured on the Shobara Tourism Navi website!

See spot details here 🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/5379

The shop name comes from the English word “Wakey,” meaning wake-up and used like a cheerful call to small children. It reflects the owner Rina Nagai’s personal touch—she studied abroad at a university in the State of California. Her wish is simple: to make bread that people want to eat as soon as they wake up, comforting and part of everyday life.
The breads on offer use Rina’s original recipes, refined with techniques she learned while working at a bakery in the United States to bring out each item’s flavor. The most popular items are two character breads inspired by a Shiba Inu: Shiba-san (custard) and Nikukyuu Punch (chocolate). Inspired by childhood visits to bakeries with her parents, where character breads captured her imagination, she wanted to create breads that excite children.

Basic Information
Phone TEL 080-6068-0187
Address 1-1294-8 Nakahommachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Parking Available 1 space near the shop (No.7)
Closed Monday; Wednesday to Thursday; Saturday to Sunday
Hours Tuesday and Friday 10:00 until sold out

Good morning ☀
#Tsukigase this morning
#Satoyama landscape
#A village of flowers, greenery, and water
#Autumn
#Looking to connect with fellow photography lovers
#Nara Prefecture #Nara City #Nara tourism

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

Good morning ☀
#This morning in Tsukigase
#Satoyama landscape
#A village of flowers, greenery, and water
#Autumn
#I want to connect with people who like photography
#Nara Prefecture #Nara City #Nara tourism

A Few More Places to Enjoy Autumn Leaves 🍁

Today I drove toward the Kuraoka Area 🚘
The peak of the fall foliage seems to have passed, but the mountains around Gokase are now dyed in the deep, late-autumn colors. It’s truly the ‘‘last chance beauty’’ to behold 👀✨

In some spots vivid leaves still remain, and the ground is carpeted with fallen leaves, offering a scene full of atmosphere to enjoy 🍁✨

Why not bring a warm drink and come feel the quiet, beautiful end of autumn in Gokase?
With temperatures dropping sharply this weekend, this may be the final viewing, so please come soon 😆

This morning the temperature dropped to minus 1°C, and the puddles in the parking lot had frozen over❄
You can now see snow on the Hidaka Mountains, and it looks like real winter is beginning☃
As the season gets colder, come and warm up at TokachigawaOnsen😊

[Autumn Foliage Drive 🚘]

Today I went for a drive to hunt for the remaining autumn leaves as they’re dwindling 🚗

First stop was Josenji Temple 🍁
The maple trees around the temple showed a range of colors, and every view was beautiful ✨

Mt. Nijo, being higher in elevation, didn’t have great foliage this year 😅
Still, the lookout gave a sweeping view of the mountains; the wind was cold but it felt refreshing 😊

The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fallen leaves are truly beautiful!

Photo taken on: November 14, 2025

This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.
The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned bright red and look very beautiful!

The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crimson autumn leaves!

Photo taken on November 14, 2025.

#018
It has gotten cold enough that you’ll need a jacket.
Tsunocho hosts a variety of events in the coming season.
In this post, we’ll introduce the main events taking place through the end of the year all at once.

Tsunocho Events: Autumn 🍂 to Year-end
1. Classic Car Festival Car Festa Miyazaki in Tsuno
This classic car festival is held at Tsuno Winery every year on the fourth Sunday of November.
Cool, cute, nostalgic — many precious classic cars from those days gather here. Although there are no stage performances at the venue, numerous food and craft stalls attract many car enthusiasts. Even people who aren’t normally into cars will likely find themselves saying, “Wow, that brings back memories.”

Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00–15:00
Location: Tsuno Winery Plaza
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

2. Tsuno Town Industry Festival
Following the summer festival, the town’s major event, the Industry Festival, will be held again this year.
This year the venue changes to the Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho). On the day there will be a mobile petting zoo, stage shows, and a performance by Miyazaki Prefecture’s local hero, Tenson Kourin Himkaiser.
There will also be many food trucks and tent vendors. At the end of the stage program,
a big raffle will award popular game consoles, sought-after smartwatches, and specialty products from the local area, sister city Itoman City, and friendship city Saromacho.

Date and time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 9:00–15:00
Location: Tsunomachi Nakamachi Market Site (next to Kikuya Kashiho, in front of Honjin Akagike Residence)
Admission is free.


We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

[Event Information] In November we will exhibit at events in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture and in Tokyo.

On Sunday, November 23, we will take part in “The 5th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering ✖️ Traveling! Castle EXPO at Hizen Nagoya Castle” in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, and on Saturday and Sunday, November 22–23, we will join “JOIN Migration, Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025” in Tokyo with a booth from Reihoku Town and our company.

At both events we will sell Reihoku Town specialties.
At the Castle EXPO we will also sell the Tomioka Castle goshuin-style castle seal🏯, and at the JOIN migration fair we will offer Reihoku mandarin oranges, now in season🍊. Please come and visit us✨
For more details about each event, search the event names below:
“The 5th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering ✖️ Traveling! Castle EXPO at Hizen Nagoya Castle”
“JOIN Migration, Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025”

Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 863-2502
TEL: 0969-31-1136
E-mail: info@amakusa-kankou.com

Notice: Waiting-List Registration Opens for the Isehara MtOoyama Sky Lantern Event
The MtOoyama Sky Lantern releases lanterns carrying written wishes into the sky from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, located on the mid slopes of Mt Ooyama at about 700 meters above sea level.
Due to its great popularity the event was fully booked and registration had been closed,
but we have now opened a waiting list for registrations.
Please take this opportunity to apply and join us.
◇ Event Dates and Times
Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026
◇ Lantern Launch
Scheduled for 5:30 PM
◇ Location
The grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine
For application details, deadlines, and other information, please see the official tourism association page.
https://isehara-kanko.com/osl2025/

Ashoro Hidamari Farm’s BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS cider “00 L#2 (Ale)” won the top prize in the taste judging at the Japan Cider Awards 2025!

Using ale yeast commonly employed in beer brewing, the ale’s top-fermenting character minimizes contact between the liquid surface and air, producing a fruity, richly aromatic flavor. In-bottle secondary fermentation allows the yeast—the main component of the lees—to self-break down into amino acids and peptides, adding depth and complexity to the cider. Quoted from the official online store.

Our Roadside Station also sells several ciders, including the award-winning “00 L#2 (Ale).” Please pick one up when you visit!
Price: ¥1,100 per bottle (tax included)
Note: Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from apples. We do not sell to anyone under 20 years old.

BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official website
https://blank-hardcider.com/

BLANK HARD CIDER WORKS official online store
https://blank-hardcider13.stores.jp/

SHINTOKU SHUTTLE BUS
Shintoku Shuttle Bus

—A shuttle bus linking the Shintoku town area and the Sahoro area—

A free shuttle runs from Shintoku Station to the Sahoro Resort Area
and from the Sahoro Resort Area back to Shintoku Station.
Buses are available 🚌

Service runs nine times a day every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

After skiing or snowboarding,
why not relax with a spa or the Tokachi sauna at Sahoro Resort,
or enjoy the resort at Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido?

If you’re staying in the Sahoro Resort Area,
you can shop in Shintoku Town,
stop by a cafe, or visit local restaurants, izakaya, and bars.💡

SHINTOKU SHUTTLE BUS
How will you use it?

◇ From Thursday, December 4, 2025
to Thursday, February 26, 2026
◆ Running every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during this period
※ No service on December 30 and January 1–3 for the New Year holidays
◇ Departures and arrivals at Shintoku Station
※ Daytime services run to Sahoro Ski Resort
Night services turn back at Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido

2025–2026 season
Enjoy all the fun Shintoku Town has to offer 🏂⛷️🛷⛸️❄️⛄️🏔️

The "From the Information Desk" section on the Kawayu Onsen website has been updated📝🆙

We report on the Kawayu Marche held on Saturday, October 18, and the light-up of MtAtosanupuri. Please take a look♨️✨
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/814/

Otofuke has finished its autumn leaves, and winter is approaching.
On this day, beams of light shone beautifully through gaps in the clouds.

However, many people still litter at that lookout.
Please take your trash home with you.

Daimon Kinoshita Exhibition in Teshikaga
The Daimon Kinoshita Exhibition is now on display in the lobby of Teshikaga Town Public Hall.

A miniature version of Setta no Surioto, which is exhibited at the Guimet Museum (Musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet) in France, is being shown and unveiled in Teshikaga for the first time. (The original measures 3 m by 12 m.)

Exhibition hours: 9:00–21:00
Period: Now through November 25, 2025

Please take this opportunity to come and see it.

Gather your friends!! 🤝
The official LINE account of Lake Mashu Tourism Association has launched, and we’re happily welcoming new friends 🤩
You can check the stamp rally on LINE—Teshikaga Hikari Quest: Shine! Kawayu Onsen—which offers luxurious prizes like Mashu Wagyu, so be sure to take a look 🎁
First, scan the QR code in the image to add Lake Mashu Tourism Association as a friend 💁‍♀️📱🤝
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kannkoukyoukailine/

Autumn leaves in Gokasecho🍁

The autumn colors in Gokasecho have suddenly deepened over the past few days🍁

The foliage in front of Shirataki Falls in Kuraoka District is not fully colored yet, but overall the area is at peak color✨

I also visited Myoken Shrine and other spots in Kuraoka District; the maples there still need a bit more time to peak💡

Some areas will continue to change color, but how about a drive to see Gokase’s autumn leaves this weekend?😊

⚠Notice⚠
The road to Shirataki is a forest road with poor conditions. There is little space for cars to pass. We do not recommend driving if you lack confidence, are in a large vehicle, or are driving a low-clearance car.

Futakotamagawa Oyama Michi Festival Celebrates Local History
Enjoy and learn about the historic Oyama Michi that runs through Futakotamagawa.
The 16th Futakotamagawa Oyama Michi Festival will be held.
Oyama Michi refers to the routes used by pilgrims visiting Ooyama, with paths centered on the mountain across various regions.
The Oyama Michi that passes through Futakotamagawa led from Edo’s Akasaka-mitsuke Gate to Ooyama and served as a back road to the Tokaido, frequently used for transporting goods.
This festival offers a close-up opportunity to learn about the history of Oyama Michi.
Isehara City will also participate and host a booth. Please join us.
◇ Date and Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 12:00–15:00
◇ Venue
Futakotamagawa Elementary School building and gymnasium (Tamagawa 4-6-1, Setagayaku)
◇ Setagaya Ward official site
https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/03660/27555.html

Good morning ☀
This morning in Tsukigase.

Reihoku Sunset Marche — November Event Notice📣
This is the announcement for the Reihoku Sunset Marche taking place in November♪

👀Highlights of this edition of the Sunset Marche👀
❣Reihoku Sunset Marche will feature agricultural products, processed foods, and prepared dishes from Reihoku. This time it will be held on the same day as the 10th anniversary and olive harvest thanksgiving festival of the neighboring Fukuda Family Olive Orchard.❣

We look forward to seeing everyone 😊 Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bag 🛍✨
🙇Please note that parking is expected to be crowded, so you may also use the Chamber of Commerce parking lot.🙇

【Planned produce for sale】

・Cucumbers
・Rice (new crop, late-season)
・Taro
・Sweet potatoes
・Zucchini
・Onions
・Mikan (mandarin oranges)
・Cherry tomatoes
・Peanuts
・Lettuce (sunny, leaf)

🥦🍅🥕🍠🥬🧅🫑🌽🌶🫛🍆🫚🥔
Reihoku Sunset Marche
【Date】Sunday, November 9, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
【Venue】Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association (general incorporated association)
※Reihoku Town Product Center facility (4535-1 Kamitsufukae, Reihoku)

We will hold the 4th “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourist route creation workshop 🎊

On Wednesday, November 19th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association will host the 4th “Amakusa Reihoku Literary Walk” tourist route creation workshop♪
This session will use the proposed tourist walking routes developed from ideas and discussions in previous workshops to finalize the route🔥
A recap of sessions 1–3 is included, so drop-in participation for this workshop is perfectly fine! If you are interested in literature, history, tour guiding, or community development, please feel free to join us ✨

Date and time: Wednesday, November 19th, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Venue: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association, 2nd floor (4535-1 Kozufukae, Reihoku, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Registration deadline: Monday, November 17th
👉 Please check the announcements section on our website to apply!

This workshop is held as part of the FY2025 Kumamoto Future Creation Startup Grant program.

Contact: Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association Secretariat, Ogata
TEL: 0969-31-1136
E-mail: info@amakusa-kankou.com

[Notice: Applications Open for Isehara Ooyama Sky Lanterns]
We have opened applications for the Ooyama Sky Lanterns, an event where participants release lanterns bearing their wishes into the sky from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, located midway up Ooyama at about 700 meters above sea level.
Against a backdrop of breathtaking night views, sky lanterns carrying heartfelt wishes will rise into Ooyama’s night sky, creating a magical scene.
Come and experience this enchanting moment this winter.

Event Date and Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026
Launch Time
Scheduled for 5:30 PM
Location
Grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine

For application details, deadlines, and other information, please see the official tourism association page.
https://isehara-kanko.com/osl2025/

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the sisterhood between Otofuke and Rice Town, Iwate Prefecture, "Otodandruff Bean Miso Ramen" has been released! 🍜✨
Be sure to check out the flavor that is packed with the charm of the two towns!

【Notice】
Winter business hours will change ❕ from November

Use the Roadside Station Iwanai
thank you🙏

Our Facility is open from November 1 to April 20 of the following year
Business hours are from 9:00 to 17:00.
Closed day every Monday.
* If Monday is a Holidays, the following Tuesday is Closed Day.

◎ Stamp rally Stamps
Please note that the above business hours and closed days will be handled in the same way as Same as above.

We look 😊 forward to seeing you during the winter months

🐟 Roadside Station Iwanai

✨ Held in ✨ from tomorrow, Saturday, November 1
【Amber Night & Markets】

With the theme of "amber", which symbolizes Moor Hot Spring, a symbol tree with motifs such as Tokachi's Nature and animals will appear again this autumn! 🦌🍂
Enjoy 💛 the fantastic space with sparkling amber light and the markets by exhibitors

【Event period】November 1 (Sat) - December 7 (Sun) *Except every Tuesday
【Venue】Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachi River Hot Spring
【Held in】Markets: 15:00~21:00
Symbol Tree and Light Production: 18:00~21:00 (Last reception 20:30)
[Admission fee] 18 o'clock ~
Adult (junior high school students and older) 1,500 yen / Elementary school student 600 yen / Infant free
🔍 For details of the Events, please check the "Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachi River Hot Spring Official Website".

November is almost here 🍂✨
This time, we introduce six autumn foliage spots in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🍁
Be sure to dress warmly and come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 💛🎶

🍁🍁🍁Here are the highlights of the six autumn leaves spots🔽🍁🍁🍁

1. The Nursing-Rooting Giant Ginkgo of Mt. Kamitakano 🍁
[Address] Takano-cho, Shinichi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] This giant ginkgo stands in the precincts of Tenman Shrine, with a trunk circumference at chest height of 9.6 meters, ranking first in the prefecture. It is said to have been planted as a sacred tree when Takemikazuchi-no-kami was enshrined here in the first year of Tenpyo (729). Aerial roots called "breasts" hang down from the main trunk, and it is designated as a prefectural natural monument. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About an 8-minute drive from Takano IC on the Onomichi–Matsue Expressway or from Roadside Station Takano
[Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November

2. Mt. Azuma 🍁
[Address] Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] Mt. Azuma belongs to Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park and lies about 35 km north of Shobara City in northern Hiroshima Prefecture. The Azuma Lodge of Kyukamura closed in 2020. Restroom facilities are available at the former campsite public toilets. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

3. Hiba Mountain Range 🍁
[Address] Yuki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Shimane Prefecture
[Highlights] A series of mountains around 1,200 meters high, with the area near Hiba-san Goryo covered by a nationally designated natural monument of pure beech forest. Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] To Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens’ Forest Park Center
About 40 minutes from Shobara IC
About 40 minutes from Tojo IC
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

4. Dogo Mountain Range 🍁
[Address] Misaka, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Tottori Prefecture
[Highlights] One of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains and featured in Sumie Tanaka’s New 100 Famous Flowers of the Mountains. Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit, stone embankments from former ranches, and the large pond built as a water source for tatara ironmaking. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 45-minute drive from Shobara IC to Tsukimigaoka
About a 30-minute drive from Tojo IC to Tsukimigaoka
[Typical viewing period] From early November

5. Taishakyo Gorge 🍁
[Address] Tojo-cho, Shobara City to Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] A gorge spanning Tojo-cho in Shobara City and Jinseki Kogen Town. Designated a National Scenic Spot in 1923 and listed among Japan’s Top 100 Landscapes. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 15-minute drive from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway
[Typical viewing period] Late October to early November

6. The Iroha Maple Group of Kamichi 🍁
[Address] Inakusa, Soryo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
[Highlights] The Iroha maple group of Kamichi includes remarkably large trees, the largest having a trunk circumference at chest height of 3.25 m, and nine others exceeding 2 m in circumference—an unusually large cluster even on a national scale. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather.
[Access] About a 15-minute drive from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway
[Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November

For autumn foliage information for 2025, see🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/special/4758

For an article summarizing the highlights, see🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312