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.

【11/30 Starscape Photography Class Held in】 With the aim of letting Village people know the beauty of the starry sky of Minamimaki Village, which has been selected as one of the Japan Three Stars Famous landmarks, we Held in 📋✏️ a starscape photography class again this year Photographing the starry sky at the venue of Nobeyama at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, which is usually not accessible at nightThanks 📡📷 to the guidance on how to shoot the starry sky by photographer Teruyasu Kitayama and the high-performance camera borrowed courtesy of OM Digital Solutions System Co., Ltd., I was able 😚 to take beautiful pictures even as an amateur The air is clear and the season is suitable for stargazing, but the cold in Minamimaki Village is exceptional. 🥶 🧣🧤

Diamond dust Kirigamine seen for the first time The view seen in the temperature of -15 degrees Celsius. In Kirigamine, if the conditions are good, you can see "fog ice", "diamond dust" and "sun pillar". "Frost" refers to ice that appears white when supercooled fog or water vapor adheres to tree branches. "Diamond dust" is a phenomenon in which ice crystals formed by the sublimation of water vapor in the atmosphere fall. It is a view that can only be seen in the cold Squid.

【Gokase's Autumn Search】Now is the Best time to visit! Josenji Temple Autumn leaves are coming to an end in most places, but now! Josenji Temple is in Best time to visit 😳🍁 It was cloudy at the time of shooting, but it was 🥹✨ very beautiful with a clear dark red color In other places, the Autumn leaves is coming to an end, but the trees at Josenji Temple are slow-Autumn leaves seeds? Or is it due to the environment? I'm not familiar with it, so I don't know... Anyway, I didn't 😳👏 expect to see such beautiful Autumn leaves in December Please stop by 🤗✨

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

It was snowing and we were having fun!

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

Autumn leaves in Sorakuen Gardens

I took an aerial photo of Mt. Yoshino with a drone. Mt. Yoshino is famous for its thousand cherry blossoms. Autumn leaves are also beautiful in autumn. Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture "Mt. Yoshino" 2024/11

Minoh Waterfall Road to Minoh Oodaru

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 6th ~ 🍁 ] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @gokase_pan

【🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 5th ~ 🍁 】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @thusandleavis

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 4th ~ 🍁 ] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Dear @mitsu_yumi.0520, Mr. @naomin168 Mr. @niidome2110 (in no particular order)

[🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ 3rd ~🍁] Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @donguri223103 @san.shimako.1105 Mr. @kaaazuuu1123 Mr. @kickcamp_with_jimny (in no particular order)

【🍁 Gokase Autumn leaves 2024 application photo introduction ~ Part 2 ~🍁】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! @hiroko.gf1 Mr. @gokase_pan Mr. @miyazaki_212449 (in no particular order)

【🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 Application Photo Introduction ~ Part 1 ~🍁】 Introducing the works posted in "#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourist Association! Mr. @sakai_0808 Mr. @cycle_onlineshop (in no particular order)

⛩ Gion Shrine Shinji Festival, Kagura Dance 👹 11/23 was the Shinji Festival and Kagura Dance at ⛩ Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area First, a Shinto ritual was performed, and then Kagura was dedication 👹 at the Kagura Hall Today, we had 😮 visitors from overseas and people from Tokyo The Ginkgo of Gion Shrine was colored and a yellow carpet was 😆✨ made Gokase Towns is getting colder and colder, and it looks like ⛄ we are finally entering winter

【Autumn search in Gokase】 November 19 It's a little past, but I've been looking for autumn again in various parts of Gokase Towns, so I'll 📸✨ post a photo 1st / Shirataki 2nd photo / From the bridge on the way to the Unoko Falls Observatory 3rd photo / From the Sunset Village Bridge 4th and 5th photos / Near Myomi Shrine Torii (shrine gate)

Ikuta Shrine. I found autumn.

Autumn leaves frame The thirteen-storied pagoda is surrounded by maples. Anyway, it's beautiful, so it's definitely a Spot you want to visit in autumn. Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture "Tanzan Shrine" 2024/11/28

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.

Haven't you all been tired lately??? It's a little early, but why don't you plan to light up a building that is also designated by the country with your friends, lovers, and family? In December, we will light up at Suwa Katakurakan for 6 days only on weekends! It is a nationally designated important cultural property Katakurakan, which was also the filming location of the famous Hot Spring movie Thermae Ro◯e! Period, in fact, "natural eel" is in season! So much so that there is a cold soil in January! Suwa・Okaya no Unagi ⇒ Katakurakan Light up ⇒ How about a refreshing vacation from daily fatigue and stress at Kamisuwa Hot Spring? Oh!! Don't forget to book your inn! ★ Period : December 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun), 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun) December 6 (Reiwa 6) ★ Time : 17:00~20:00 * Bathing hours at Katakurakan are until 20 o'clock. (Last reception until 19:30) Haven't you all been tired lately??? It's a little early, but why don't you plan to light up a building that is also National Important Cultural Property with your friends, lovers, and family? In December, we will light up at Suwa Katakura Museum for 6 days only on weekends! It is a nationally designated important cultural property that was also the filming location of the famous hot spring movie THERMÆ ROMÆ! From now on, "natural eel" is actually in best season! So, we have “Kan-no-Doyou” in January! I recommend this plan! 1.Suwa-Okaya area’s eel ⇒ 2. Katakura-kan’s Light Up ⇒ 3. How about a refreshing vacation from daily fatigue and stress at Kamisuwa Onsen (hot spring)? Oh!! Don't forget to book your accommodation! ・Period : December 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun). 14th (Sat.), 15th (Sun.). 21st (Sat.), 22nd (Sun.) ・Time : 17:00~20:00 * Bathing hours at Katakura-kan are until 20 o'clock. (Last reception until 19:30)

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.

【Diamond Fuji from Fujikawa Town Toya】 At exactly 7 o'clock, I took a picture of Diamond Fuji with a sea of clouds. You can see it one month earlier than Diamond Fuji in the lower heights.

Autumn leaves in Kyorinbo 2023.12.02 The bright red carpet was beautiful. It is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in 605 AD, and was named "Kyorinbo" because he preached in a place surrounded by forests. The Kannon-sama of the Honzon is also made by Prince Shotoku, and is called Akagawa Kannon, and has gathered faith that difficult wishes can be fulfilled if you visit twice. 　In addition, the Garden that spreads out in the Precincts is said to be the work of Enshu Kobori, and the exciting Momoyama period scenic Garden with a series of mossy boulders, together with the thatched Shoin (early Edo, city-designated cultural property), creates the atmosphere of a hidden village of wabi-sabi. 　In late autumn, the approximately 300 old trees with Autumn leaves that fill the 2,000 tsubo Precincts are dyed bright red, and the contrast with the thousands of bamboo trees surrounding them fascinates visitors. Held in Autumn leaves Light up is also held from November 15 to December 5 every year.

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

Autumn leaves of Lake Shoji 2024.11.23 Normally, Mt. Fuji is the main character, but this time he played a supporting role. Autumn leaves were at the end of the season.

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 are in full bloom! ] 11/19 Minami-Alps City This morning, the temperature is Traditional Japanese straw raincoat nationwide, and winter has arrived in the Minami-Alps City! It was so cold that it reminded me of. The Autumn leaves in Minami-Alps City today (11/19) also seem to be progressing at once due to this cold. Mt. Mt. Kushigata is covered with a carpet of warm colors, and Inagako and other places in the city are in full bloom.