🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 Photo Submissions — Part 3 🍁 Here we showcase photos posted to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account for the “#Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” event! @donguri223103 @san.shimako.1105 @kaaazuuu1123 @kickcamp_with_jimny (in no particular order)

⛩ Gion Shrine Niiname Festival and Final Kagura Performance 👹 On November 23rd, the Niiname Festival and the final kagura performance were held at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka district.⛩ First a Shinto ceremony took place, followed by a kagura dedication at the kagura hall.👹 Today we welcomed visitors from overseas and guests who came from Tokyo.😮 The gingko trees at Gion Shrine had turned color, creating a carpet of yellow.😆✨ Gokase Town is getting colder, and it looks like winter is finally arriving.⛄

[Searching for Autumn in Gokase] November 19 A little late, but I went looking for autumn around Gokase and am sharing some photos📸✨ Photo 1 / Shirataki Falls Photo 2 / From the bridge on the way to Unoko Falls viewing point Photo 3 / From Yūhi no Sato Ohashi (Sunset Village Bridge) Photos 4 and 5 / Near the torii at Myoken Shrine

Autumn foliage spot in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture, Bungoono City [Hoshōji Autumn Leaves 2024] Hoshōji Temple in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City. This venerable temple has a history spanning over 800 years. It displays vivid colors during the autumn foliage season. During the event period, the temple is lit up, enchanting visitors with its mystical atmosphere. Here is a look at the autumn leaves in 2024. [Location] Hoshōji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City) About a 50-minute drive from Oita Mera IC About an 8-minute drive from Roadside Station Kiyokawa ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram, we share recommended sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodation spots in Bungoono City ⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. You can find the Bungoono City Tourism Association website linked in our profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

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 foliage spot in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture’s Bungoono City Hoshōji Temple (Hoshōji) Hoshōji Temple, which is lit up during the autumn foliage season, also looks beautiful in daytime. Hoshōji Temple is located in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City. This venerable temple has a history of more than 800 years. It displays vivid colors during the autumn foliage season. During the event period, the temple is illuminated, and its magical atmosphere captivates visitors. Location Hoshōji Temple (1639 Udae, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City) About a 50-minute drive from Oita Mera IC About an 8-minute drive from Roadside Station Kiyokawa We will also announce foliage conditions on the tourism association’s Instagram. ■■■ Access to Bungoono City center ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram we share recommended spots for Bungoono City sightseeing, gourmet food, and accommodations⬇ Bungoono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. A link to the Bungoono City Tourism Association website is in our profile. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Metasequoia trees in Makino Highlands, Shiga Prefecture 2023.12.02 It was raining, but the sun shone just a little.

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.

Jozankei Hot Spring× Sapporo International Ski Resort Collaboration plan is here! Enjoy stress-free skiing at Jozankei Hot Spring, located in a national park, 26km from the center of Sapporo City, and Sapporo International Ski Resort, which has 100% natural powder snow! (1) Accommodation plan with one-day ticket is now available Exclusive plans with IC tickets sold by each hotel are full of Privileges unique to Hot Spring resorts, such as bathing after skiing, luggage storage before and after check-in, and services unique to each hotel. (2) Dedicated shuttle bus "Jozankei Ski Liner" By reservation-only bus, you can sit reliably near the inn and go straight to the ski resort with ease. (3) Opened a special rental counter "Premium Gate" Use those who need a rental can use the "Premium Gate" exclusively for Jozankei Accommodation guests. You can enjoy your ski time without waiting for a rental. In addition to sightseeing in Sapporo, please plan skiing to Hokkaido at Jozankei Hot Spring! For details, please check the "Jozankei Hot Spring Ski Plan" site on the Jozankei Tourist Association website.

✨ The Northern Alps are dusted with snow 🏔 Today, November 25th, just after noon, Omachi City cleared to bright sunshine ☀️ and the snow-dusted Northern Alps appeared 🏔 I took photos from Omachi Park to the east of Omachi City and from the observation deck at the summit of Mt. Takagari ✨ Visitors from Japan and abroad were enjoying the view. For more details, we posted on the staff blog. Please see the official Omachi City Tourism Association website 😌

Autumn leaves picking at Ryuzoji Temple in Yamaguchi City. "Autumn leaves are past their prime!" I nodded my head and looked at my feet ・・・・・💖. I don't know whose work it is, but "GOOD JOB!"

Autumn is my favorite season in Japan. This is because of this aesthetic view. Enjoying the autumn from ropeway is very good but the view of autumn with the ropeway is amazing. The autumn valey in Yuzawa kogen ski resort is one of the best place to enjoy the autumn. Over the valley there is a ropeway service which looks like this image.

【Autumn leaves】Still in time! Beautiful Autumn leaves also seen in Kamogawa ★Early December Boso Peninsula is a place where you can enjoy "the latest Autumn leaves in Kanto". If you're thinking, "I missed the Autumn leaves," it's okay. On the Boso Peninsula, Autumn leaves are yet to come! Located near the border between Kamogawa City and Kimitsu City, Shiraiwa is known as the most beautiful Autumn leaves Famous landmarks in Okukiyosumi. The contrast between the pure white rock surface and the red of the Autumn leaves harmonizes wonderfully, creating a wonderful sight. "Fudo Falls" in the Shipogi district is a truly unexplored place There is a deep bamboo and Japanese cedar forests that cross Kiyosumi and enter the mountain road from the prefectural road. It is 10 meters high and 8 meters wide, and when there is a lot of water, the waterfall splits into two parts, the right is called the male waterfall and the left is called the female waterfall. Valleys are deep upstream, and you can enjoy the atmospheric scenery during the Autumn leaves period in early winter. Best time to visit Autumn leaves Late November ~ early December 2024 Location: Shiraiwa, Shipogi Fudo Falls, Kamogawa City Access (Car) Tateyama Automobile About 50 km from Kimitsu IC Access (Railway) JR Sotobo Line Taxi from Awa Tianjin Station about 9 km

Autumn leaves 🍁 at Daikokuji Temple in Hyogo Prefecture Cute Jizo was taking a nap on a futon of fallen leaves.

At Shinshu Tateshina and Mishaka Pond. You can enjoy the picturesque scenery.

At Shinshu Togakushi, Kagami Pond. The reflection of the scenery on the water was beautiful.

I may not know the name of the hill, but witnessing the Naeba Plateau in the fall is truly a breathtaking experience. It transforms into a stunning tapestry of autumn colors, as if it were aflame with beauty. The national highway that traverses the area adds to the scene, leading one through a charming tunnel that highlights nature's grandeur. It's a wonderful reminder of how harmoniously the landscape and human elements coexist.

On the Lakeside of Lake Kawaguchi, we enjoyed the collaboration between Autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji. I was worried that this year's Autumn leaves would be affected by the intense heat, but they were dyed bright red to my surprise.

[Event: Report on the November 9 (Sat) Salt Road Walk!] Here is a report on our autumn Salt Road Walk, where participants felt history underfoot. The walk began in the Sha district at Nishina Shinmeigu Shrine. The morning started shrouded in mist, but the sky cleared into perfect blue as the day progressed. Participants enjoyed walking while gazing up at the snow-capped Northern Alps. Thank you to everyone who joined us 😍 A brief introduction: we plan to hold this event again around the same time next year. If you’re interested, please check our association website in the fall. Omachi City Tourism Association

【Inagako Autumn leaves】 R6.11.14 Autumn leaves are getting warmer than last week. Lake Inagako, the ginkgo at Suwa Shrine, and the ginkgo at Kushigata General Park are in Best time to visit! Enjoy the warm color gradients.

Experience the stunning beauty of Futaiko, the emerald lake nestled in the breathtaking Naeba plateau—a true gem of nature! Japan's fall season is bursting with vibrant colors and incredible sights, and Naeba offers so much more than just skiing. This hidden treasure is less traveled, making it a serene escape where you can immerse yourself in the abundance of nature.

[🍁Autumn Foliage Updates Are Live🍂] Autumn colors are later than usual across Japan in 2024, and the foliage spots in Omachi are about ten days behind their typical peak. We are sharing these color updates on the official website “Shinano Omachi Navi.” Please use this information to help plan your visit.😊

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima (Recommended Spots in Hiroshima) #Ono Nature Observation Forest 👈 Today is a piece 📸 of sockeye hazel from the forest of Nature Observation When I looked up at the sky, the sockeye hazel that was transparent to the 😊 sun was very colorful and beautiful Autumn leaves here are late, but the red hazel is in full bloom now. As always, thank you for 🙇 ♂️ watching

Laser beam at Onyu Pass in Shiga Prefecture 2024.11.14 There was a person who set up a camera and drove the car, and I was able to take pictures.

It is an approach to the temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect bekkō honzan "Kuzan Kannonji Tennoin" in Shinoguri Towns, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. In autumn, the Autumn leaves that envelop the entire Temple are amazing.

It is an approach to the temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect bekkō honzan "Kuzan Kannonji Tennoin" in Shinoguri Towns, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. In autumn, the Autumn leaves that envelop the entire Temple are amazing.

Autumn in the Forest of Wonders. It is "Shinaguri Kyudai Forest" in Shinaguri Towns, Fukuoka Prefecture. Autumn leaves were in the autumn of the Lacquer trees, and it was "Autumn in the Forest of Wonders".

[Inagako Autumn leaves Information] R6.11.8 The mornings and evenings are getting colder, and the change of clothes in Minami-Alps City is gradually progressing. Scenes of Lake Minami Inagako, Lake North Inagako, ginkgo at Suwa Shrine, and ginkgo at Kushigata General Park.

[Searching for Autumn in Gokase] The season is silver grass (susuki)🌾✨ Gokase Town’s autumn leaves have finally come into their prime🍁 Today I visited Mt. Masugata and Mt. Futagami🚗💭 First, Mt. Masugata💪 The view was hazy, but the temperature was perfect and the summit felt refreshing😌🌿 The dodantutsugi (Enkianthus) turned bright red, and the susuki backlit by the sun glittered—what a sight 🥹👏 On the trail down toward Furuto-no Shrine from Mt. Masugata, I came across a scene that made me think, "Is this a picture book world!?"😳💡 Fields of susuki swayed like a sea, and set against the rolling mountains, the view was unbelievably beautiful✨ A new susuki spot…!?🌾 The susuki have become fluffy and are at their peak right now❗ Please go and look for them yourselves🤗 Next, Mt. Futagami💡 Until recently the road from Gokase was under construction and impassable, so it was my first time driving it in a while👣 Enjoying the patches of autumn color along the way, I made my way up to the observation deck with steady effort💪 By the time I reached the summit the sun had started to tilt, sharpening the mountain silhouettes, and the moon floated in the vast sky—a picture-like scene🖼️✨ It’s been ages since I climbed a mountain so I already feel it in my legs, but the joy at the top makes it totally worth it🤩 The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" event on its Instagram account, and you are welcome to submit photos of autumn scenes like susuki✨ Please share Gokase’s beautiful autumn scenery with us🤗💫 For details, see the pinned "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" post on the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile🍁

The summit of Mt. Nagamine around 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 It is a 3,000m-class Northern Alps and a sea of clouds Today I saw a beautiful view of the Northern Alps In November, the sunrise is late, and from the summit you can see the view of Morgenroth, where the Northern Alps are dyed red by the morning sun Take a breathtaking look at the changing scenery of the Northern Alps 【Mt. Nagamine Scenic Tour】 The "Mt. Nagamine Superb View Tour", where you can stay in Azumino and enjoy the superb view of the summit of Mt. Nagamine, is being held in until December 8, 2024! Please stay at Azumino and join us! <長峰山絶景ツアーのご案内> A panoramic view of the Northern Alps from Mt. Nagamine at an Elevation of 933m that only early risers can see! The Azumi Taira that spreads out below and the 3,000-meter-class Northern Alps towering in front of you are a spectacular view that can only be seen here. You can see Mt. Jonnen, the symbol of Azumino, and the Hakuba mountain ranges in the distance. Coffee time at the summit of Mt. Nagamine in the cool air of the early morning while looking at the superb view. Hand drip carefully one cup at a time. Along with the majestic scenery towering in front of you, the fresh morning air and the delicious freshly brewed coffee will slowly wake up your body and satisfy your soul. Enjoy a moment of bliss. [Fee] per person / 3,500 yen (common Fee for Adult and Children) * Tour reservations can only be made by those who Accommodation the designated Accommodations. Please inquire about the Accommodation Plan of the designated Accommodations or at the time of Accommodation. *Advance reservations are required for tours. Reservations can be made at the designated Accommodations until 20 o'clock the day before Use. * Please pay the participation fee at the front desk by the day before the date of use. [Included in the tour fee] bus fare, coffee and snacks [Minimum number of participants] 2 people [Notes] * In case of rain or bad weather, it will be canceled. (Decided around 16 p.m. on the day before the event) ・ Thereare that it feels cold because it is early in the morning. Please prepare something to wear to protect yourself from the cold. For details and Accommodations that you can participate in, please search for "Mt. Nagamine Superb View Tour"