Motoyama-juku (Motoyama-juku) Location: Shiojiri City, Soga Honzan Motoyama prospered as the gateway to Kiso Road and the exit from the Matsumoto Plain. Two-story houses with latticework fronts line the streets, preserving a strong sense of the past. The town is also introduced as the birthplace of sobakiri (cut buckwheat noodles). In Keicho 19 (1614), Shiojiri, Seba, and Motoyama were designated as new post towns on the Nakasendo. Unlike Shiojiri and Seba, which were formed by relocating people from neighboring villages, Motoyama developed from a medieval settlement. It was the 32nd station counting from Edo, situated 30 cho from Seba Post Town and 2 ri from Niegawa Inn (Niegawa-juku). The post town divided into Kamimachi to the south and Shimomachi to the north, with the honjin, wakimotonjin, and dispatch office at its center. South of the town stood Hachiman Shrine, Choukyuuji, and Joukouji; to the north was Suwa Shrine, and across the Narai River lay Ikeo Shrine, though some temples were later abandoned. Because Motoyama bordered the Owari Domain in Kiso, a checkpoint was located south of the town to inspect women and timber. In Tenpo 14 (1843) the town had 117 households and 34 inns. Compared with Seba Post Town’s three-ken frontage, many houses in Motoyama had four- to five-ken facades. The town suffered several great fires, but surviving buildings date from the late Edo to Meiji periods. Facing the street, they feature hirairi degekata construction and second-floor rooms with senbon-koshi lattices, retaining much of the post town atmosphere. Notably, three residences built around the Meiji era—the Akiyama Family (Wakamatsuya), the Tanaka Family (Ikeda family), and the Kobayashi Family (Kawaguchi Family)—are registered tangible cultural properties of Japan. The honjin, Kobayashi residence, hosted Princess Kazunomiya, daughter of Emperor Ninkō, when she married Tokugawa Iemochi in Bunkyū 1 (1861), and it later accommodated the Meiji Emperor during his tour in Meiji 13. Each house still carries its traditional shop name, offering a glimpse into the past. The town’s specialty is soba. A note by Unrin in Hōei 3 (1706) in the miscellany Fūzoku Bunsen records Motoyama as the birthplace of sobakiri. Historic sites include the Motoyama Castle Ruins on a small hill behind the town, said to have been guarded by the Motoyama Minbu branch of the Kiso clan; Ike no Gongen (Ikeo Shrine), known for votive plaques for rain rituals, sericulture, and eye disease cures, whose shrine grove is a Shiojiri City natural monument; and the Shitamachi Stone Figure Group, featuring Dosojin, Koshin stone monuments, and inscribed tablets. For articles on the Nakasendo and the city’s five post towns, click here↓

Sorry to keep you waiting! We are pleased to announce that the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival Held in date of 2026 has been decided. 【2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in Atami Marine Fireworks Festival】 4/26(Sun) 5/24(Sun) 7/20 (Mon), 7/26 (Sun) 8/5 (Water), 8/9 (Sun), 8/18 (Tue), 8/24 (Mon) 9/13(Sun) 10/12 (Mon), 10/25 (Sun) 11/8 (Sun), 11/23 (Mon) 12/6 (Sun), 12/25 (Fri) Time/20:20~20:40 (July and August 20:15~20:40) Venue: Atami Bay *Held rain or shine *The above dates and times are Information as of October 27, 2025. Please be sure to check the following page for the latest information. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8...

The light is beautiful

I want to enter a photo contest and this is my first posted! Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi is the best time to visit kochia, so I went to Yamanashi Prefecture. On this day, there was a time when the moon did not rise, so I thought that I would Squid to take a picture with the starry sky, but unfortunately it was forecast to be cloudy on the day. After slowly taking a dip in the Hot Spring with a disappointing feeling, I suddenly went outside and looked up at the sky, and it was sunny! I suppressed my feeling of impatience and headed to Oishi Park by Car and was able to take a picture. The contrast between the cap clouds over Mt. Mount Fuji, the clouds reflected by the town lights, and the pleasant starry sky creates a good atmosphere, and as a result, it became a very favorite piece of the seasonal scenery and coincidence.

2025/08/30 I Outbound to Enoshima for my first outing with my girlfriend, who I am currently dating This is the first memorable day I was able to have a girlfriend I took this photo with the hope that I would be able to have a relationship like the man and woman in the photo I was able to take a beautiful and wonderful photo of the silhouette of the two people reflected in the water of the rocks by the backlight illuminated by the setting sun

Kiunkaku Limited time "Japanese Light Garden" "Dark Green BAR 1919" Built in 1919 as a villa in Atami, the Atami City tangible cultural property "Kiunkaku" retains the history and culture of Atami. Normally, the museum closes at 17:00, but it will be open at night for two days only, November 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), so that you can see the Japan Garden and the Inside the Facility with Light up. Enjoy the "Japanese Light up" with Japanese umbrellas and hand lanterns while feeling the lush Garden and the sound of water in a tranquility that does not seem to be in the city of Atami. 【Garden of Japanese Lights】 Date & Time: November 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2025 17:00 ~ 21:00 (Last reception 20:00) Nighttime special admission fee / 1000 yen (tax included) No reservation required * Due to Japanese umbrellas, in case of rain, the production will be changed to Inside the Facility instead of the Garden. * Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation. * Due to the special evening program, you cannot enter some areas of the Garden. * The number of lanterns is limited. In addition, "Cafe Yasuragi", which was used as a bar when Kiunkaku was a Ryokan, will be specially opened as a non-alcoholic bar for two days only. Enjoy the classic atmosphere created by dark green sofas and lighting. [Dark green BAR 1919] Date & Time: November 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 2025 17:00 / 19:00 (90 minutes each) Fee / BAR set ticket 2500 yen (tax included) * Light up and BAR set ticket (one drink + free drink of Shizuoka green tea) * Advance reservation required (please check the link below for reservations) https://kiunkaku.jp/article/qPC6zRS0... * Light up in rainy weather due to Japanese umbrellas will be changed to the production in Inside the facility. On 11/3 (Monday and holiday), a night photo session will also be Held in where you can take special photos of Garden that have been Inside the Facility or Light up at night. Held in the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival. From the 2nd floor of Kiunkaku, you can also take pictures and Appreciation of fireworks. [Nighttime photo session] Date & Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 18:00~21:00 (Last reception at 20:00) Fee: 3000 yen (including admission fee) * In case of rain, Garden is usually Light up only Implementation Inquiries: Kiunkaku 0557-86-3101 For details of each Events, please check the official Kiunkaku website below. https://kiunkaku.jp//

【2025 Autumn Moor Hot Spring Campaign 🚌♨️】 Held in 🍁 the "Autumn Moor Hot Spring Campaign" again this year 2 nights 3 days plan ✨ with free Pick up and drop off bus from Sapporo Station / Asahikawa Station to Tokachi River Hot Spring Accommodation Limited to customers who use the Moor Hot Spring, there are a lot of 🎁 nice Privileges 【Privileges (1)】Freely combine accommodations! 💡 For guests Use the moor hot spring, you can freely combine the Hotel of the first and second nights! (e.g., 1st night: 1st Hotel→ 2nd night: Sasai Hotel) *Accommodation for the second night will be check-in after 14:00 on the second day. 【Privileges (2)】"Tokachi River Mall" bath salt (bath clean) present! 🛁 *Limited to guests staying for 2 nights or more. 【Privileges (3)】Ohirahara, Sasai Hotels, Daiichi Hotels, Kangetsuen, Sanyoan, Kiyosakubo Accommodation guests will receive a free route bus ticket! 🚌 * Limited to customers who use the Moor Hot Spring. 【Privileges (4)】Otofuke Tokachi River Hot Spring Mini Guided Tour🌾 * Limited to customers who use the Moor Hot Spring. *Please make a reservation at the Hotel front desk at check-in. (Limited to the first 40 people) * Limited to guests staying on the Moor Hot Spring for 2 consecutive nights. * Course may be changed or canceled depending on There are weather. ⚠ By reservation only (Please apply to each Tokachi River Hot Spring accommodation at least 3 days in advance.) ） ⚠ Reservations are accepted at each Accommodation. ⚠ For Accommodation inquiries, please contact each accommodation. Why don't you go on a healing trip to Tokachi River Hot Spring in autumn? 🍂

October 25, 2025Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Okusohana Nature Garden Beech Forest The Autumn leaves of the Okusohana Nature Garden, where huge beech trees grow in clusters, It was a different world! Autumn leaves and yellow leaves! A walk in the yellow forest looking for a bright red color made me spend a luxurious time. It is a good memory of the ♪ trip

Events Announcements 📣 10/25 (Sat) Hiroo Santa Land Tree Lighting ceremony Held in 😊 It is 🎄🎄 an annual Events held every year at Daimaruyama Forest Park, a sacred place in Hiroo Santaland, on the fourth Saturday of October On the day of the event, the Christmas market and Santa Land Sound Festival will be held from 14:00, and the Ceremony Lighting ceremony tree will start at 😍 17:00 ~ Approximately 150,000 illuminations and 10,000 wood lanterns are lit up in the park, creating a fantastic light space. Early Christmas gifts for children under elementary school age 🎁🎁 After the lighting ceremony, fireworks are also launched, shining brightly in the autumn night sky ✨✨ If you want to enjoy the Christmas mood, please 🤗 visit Please dress warmly. Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 14:00~ Place: Daimaruyama Forest Park https://www.santaland.or.jp/40th-anniversary/...

This is Lake Onneto in Ashoro Town that I went to the other day Unfortunately, the Autumn leaves are in the final stages. I was just waiting for the snow. If the wind is light, it will be on the surface of the lake Mt. Akan, female and male Mt. Akan are reflected. It is very beautiful. Mt. Akan on the left is usually It is emitting a plume, Volcanic activity is increasing. Eruption Alert Level 2.

It was held in Rikubetsu Town in October This is the Scene of Rally and Kachi 2025. Specialties of Rikubetsu Circuit Water splash. For several years, Jimny and XC such as Hilux and A new class in which SUVs participate has been established. It's getting exciting.

It was held in Rikubetsu in September Scene of Rally Hokkaido On the first day, we were blessed with good weather Raising dust and running hard I enjoyed the rally car.

It is a view rock of Engaru Town that I went to in September The view from the top is very good. However, there are fences and other There is no fall prevention fence at all. It's very scary. With small children and pets Better not to go together.

Abashiri in September It is the road that leads to Cape Notori. For location shooting for cars commercials It is a road that is often used Drift ice can also be seen in February.

【✨ Gokase Autumn Leaves 2025 Campaign ✨】 It's been a little over a week since the announcement of the winners of the Summer Gokase 2025 the other day... #Gokase Autumn leaves 2025 campaign has 😆 started Recently, the mornings and evenings have become very cold, and the Autumn leaves are starting to 🍁 change color Autumn leaves and autumn scenery taken in Gokase In the town #Shooting date (e.g. #November 1), #Gokase Autumn leaves 2025 and posted it on Instagram! Gokase Town Specialty will be presented to one person every day during the period! In addition, excellent works include an assortment of Gokase Town Specialty! !! The works posted will be introduced on the social media of the Gokase Tourism Association at any time. Period: Friday, October 24, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025 * The period is subject to change depending on the situation. 【Eligibility】Those who have agreed to the Use terms and conditions * The terms and conditions are Publication on the Gokase Tourism Association website. (1) Follow the Instagram (@gokase_kanko) of the "Gokase Tourism Association" (2) Autumn photos taken in Gokase Town are posted on Instagram with the hashtags "#Shooting date (e.g. #November 1)" and "#Gokase Autumn leaves 2025" Information on Autumn leaves is also updated 💡 on the Gokase Tourism Association website from time to time Please come and 🥰 visit Gokase Town with its beautiful autumn leaves ⚠caution⚠ There are some places where it is difficult to pass by Car. If you are worried about driving a car, please do not overdo it. Please take sufficient safety into consideration when passing.

[Held in tomorrow! !! Announcement 📣 of the lecture] Tomorrow, 10/25 (Sat), Professor Tomoko Yoshikawa, who has been conducting research in this field for many years, will give a lecture on the theme of "Creatures of Volcanic Lakes ~Gari of the Ecology of Lake Kussharo~". Admission is free at the Kawayu Visitor Center. We look ⛰️✨ forward to your visit Lecture "Creatures of Volcanic Lake: Gari of the Ecology of Lake Kussharo" Ms. Tomoko Yoshikawa, Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tamagawa University, will take the stage. Date: Saturday, October 25, 13:30-15:30 Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center 2nd floor Free admission (no application required, capacity 50 people) We hope that by experiencing the magnificent Nature story behind Lake Kussharo, which you have become familiar with as a familiar landscape, you will have the opportunity to learn more about this lake and park and feel proud of it. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/kawayuvcfureai2/...

【Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets】Notice 📣 of Held in The "Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu market" will be Held in on Saturday, November 8th to encourage people to take an interest in health and medical care at Reihoku Medical Association Hospital! Highlights a lot of include ♪ a work experience session by nurses and pharmacists who Subject their children, a Open to the public lecture by the director, and a corner to make photo frames using scarlet fan shells Held in a Kitchen Car Stalls on the day of the event, and a Stamp Rally will be held to Collect stamps around each booth and win Premiums by lottery! Please come and visit us ✨ Reihoku Medical Association Hospital Musubu Markets 【Held in】Saturday, November 8, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 【Place】Car parking lot in front of Reihoku Medical Association Hospital (3600-3 Tomioka, Reihoku-cho, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture) * Light rain, cancellation in case of rain (There are subject to change)

* The photo was taken during the Spring mountaineering events * 【Recruiting Participants】The 20th Journey to the West will be held in! The 20th "Journey to the West Mountain" will be held in ⛰ on Sunday, November 16th, a mountaineering events to climb "Tenzhu", one of the famous landmarks of Reihoku Town and the highest mountain on Shimoshima Island, Amakusa! Within the 11km round trip, you can enjoy the view from the top of the mountain and forest bathing, and there will be an immediate sale of products, so please ♪ apply for an autumn vacation * You can ✨ also earn Kumamoto health points (20P) Apply from this QR code or our website notification column! ▶ Schedule: 2025 (Reiwa 7) November 16 (Sun) 9:30~14:00 　　　　　　　　09:30~ Departure Ceremony 　　　　　　　　10:10~ Start 　　　　　　　　14:30 Goal (tentative) ▶ Meeting place: Amakusa Kiba no Mori Nature School (former site of Kiba Elementary School) Reihoku Tsuro 6118-2 ▶ Car parking lot: Please use the Car parking lot of Mori Nature School in Kiba (around the Accommodation Building). ▶ Course: about 11km round trip ▶ Eligibility: Those who are in good health on the day of the event and can follow the rules of the competition. * Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. ▶ What to bring: drinks, garbage bags, towels, a change of clothes, etc. ▶ Participation fee: Adult (high school students and older) 1,500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 500 yen, preschoolers free 　　* Participation fees will be collected at the reception on the day of the event. We ask for your cooperation so that there is no change. ▶ Other: If necessary, prepare a rice ball lunch box (500 yen). If you wish, please click at the end of the application form. 　　　　　Please fill in the entry field. * This time, we will not accept on the day, but will accept Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat apply in advance. * Please include the Information of all participants. * It may be canceled due to weather conditions. 　In case of cancellation, we will contact you at the email address you entered (or the email address of the Representative if multiple people apply at the same time). Application deadline: November 12 (Water) 5 p.m. 2025 (Reiwa 7)

【Nakasendo and 5 Post Towns in Shiojiri City】 There are 69 Shukuba on the Nakasendo Road between Edo Japan Bridge and Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Bridge. Although there are more hills in the Shiojiri City area than on the Tokaido, there was no long stay in the river, so we were able to pass as planned. There were five shukuba on the Nakasendo road in the Shiojiri city area: Shiojiri Inn, Washima Inn, Motoyama Inn, Niekawa Juku, and Narai Juku. (1) Shiojiri Inn -Shiojirijuku- (30th from Edo Japan Bridge) Shiojiri inn was set up in Sakai in the Matsumoto and Suwa territories to change Rice shells and contraband items, and the honjin and wakihonjin used for attendance shifts were established, and the number of hatagoya was the second largest in Nakasendo and the largest in Shinano at the end of the Bakumatsu shogunate. (2) Washima inn -Barajuku- (31st from Edo Japan Bridge) It is a Shukuba that corresponds to the follow-up of the Nakasendo Road and Zenkoji Temple Highway. The inn was equipped with one of only three Kanme Kaisho on Nakasendo. Most of the faces of the Shukuba were destroyed by the great fire in the early Showa period, but the stone lantern of the night light remains in the place where it hits. (3) Motoyama inn -Motoyamajuku- (32nd from Edo Japan Bridge) Motoyama inn is said to be the birthplace of Soba cutting. It flourished as the entrance to Kisoji Road and the exit of Matsumotodaira. Honjin became a Accommodation when the Imperial Princess Wagu married Tokugawa Ieshige and during the Meiji Emperor's visit in 1880 (Meiji 13). (4) Niekawa Juku -Niekawajuku- (33rd from Edo Japan Bridge) Niekawa Juku is the entrance to Kisoji 11 Inn. As a transportation hub on the Nakasendo Highway, the Kakegawa Checkpoint was located, and it developed in the Accommodation industry and remote area commerce. (5) Narai juku -Naraijuku- (34th from Edo Japan Bridge) The Shukuba was called "Narai Senken" and was crowded. Richly preserved of the faces of that time, it is now visited by many people as a popular Sightseeing spot.

EXPO'70 Pavilion Expo Commemorative Park (former site of the 1970 Osaka World Expo) 10-10 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture The exhibition hall of the 70th World Expo in the Expo Commemorative Park. This is an exhibition of works from the 1970 Osaka Expo. The interior of the exhibition, which is based entirely on red, is reminiscent of Taro Okamoto. There were exhibits from around the world that would have been held at the Expo, but the one that stuck with me was one of Taro Okamoto's works of art in the photo. And of course, the Tower of the Sun.

Events Announcements 📣 10/25 (Sat) ~ 10/29 (Water) "The 56th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival" will be 😊 held in Over the course of five days, a variety of events will 🎶🎶 unfold 🔶25th, Students' Day!! Events centered on students, such as the award ceremony for the elementary school calligraphy exhibition, calligraphy performances for high school students, and dance performances, can be seen. 🎵🎵 🔶26 – Art & Fantasy Day A lot of 🎶🎶 Events that even families can enjoy, such as hero shows, imitation song shows, Picture book readings, and idol shows 🔶27 – Health and Culture Day Appreciation 🎵🎵 of health exercises and traffic safety lectures, student showtimes and live performances by high school students, and performances by university and junior high school students 🔶28th, Entertainment Day You can 🎶🎶 enjoy a song show by Kochan & Mamizo, street performances by performer RUI, a Water Akari song show, hula dance, etc 🔶29th, Music Day You can 🎵🎵 get acquainted with the routes & guitar and route & piano by Gracce 95, the one-man digital orchestra Spring Sato All Stars, the guitar live, the Kayo stage and music 🔷 Other, there will be a product sale by Obihiro Agricultural High School on the 25th, and a screening of the movie "Talking Photo Studio" on the 27th and 29th, so please enjoy 🤗 various events each day https://obikan.jp/page-7621/page-7625/...

Like dandelion fluff. The charm of Fujikawa Town nationwide It spreads 🌼 softly

[500 copies limited sale] Tomioka Castle "Seal of the Castle 70th Anniversary Edition" is on sale! In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the enforcement of the town system of "Reihoku" on January 1, 1955 (Showa 30) (1955), the 70th anniversary edition of the town system of "Tomioka Castle Seal of the Castle" will be sold 🎊 in a "limited edition of 500 copies" in addition to the "seal of the castle" that is usually on sale Tomioka Castle was attacked twice by a revolt led by Amakusa Shiro Tokisada as a base point on the shogunate side during the "Shimabara-Amakusa Revolt", but escaped the fall of the castle due to desperate defense. It is said 👀 that the seal of the castle of Tomioka Castle, an impregnable castle, has the benefit of "not falling". Please purchase ✨ it at the Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum Selling price: 500 yen for 1 piece (700 yen for a set of 2 sheets of the regular edition and the 70th anniversary edition) Number of tickets sold: First 500 tickets (End of sale as soon as they are gone) Sales start: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Reiwa 7) from 10 a.m. on 👈 Castle Festival 🏯 Day! Sales location: Reihoku Town Historical Materials Museum 　* Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (Last admission until 4:30 p.m.) 　　Closed Day: Every Thursday (or the following weekdays if it is a holiday) 　　Phone number: 0969-35-0712 * Please note that we do not sell by mail. For inquiries Reihoku you can also see the Same as above notice from the Historical Materials Center (☎0969-35-0712) or the Reihoku Town hall Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division (☎0969-35-3332) (Reihoku Town hall Official website! )

🌻 Tsunan Sunflower Square 🌻 Surrounded by sunflowers that bloom brilliantly in midsummer, I visited because I wanted to feel "summer". It was a masterpiece with sunflowers blooming all over the place, but I 📷✨ took a picture of some of them There is also a maze of sunflowers, and it is a Spot that is sure to be photogenic! It is a place where 🌻 families, couples, and photographers can enjoy a variety of things

On Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20, the Annual Grand Festival of Imamiya Shrine in the western district was held in. On the first day, in the Shinko procession, this year's "Imamiya Reiwa Houkokai" held a Mikoshi ceremony from Mt. Wada to Imamiya Shrine in the morning, distributing lucky mochi and sacred sake to people along the road to ward off evil. In the afternoon, following the Atami Fue Festival, we Parade along the Course of Imamiya Shrine ~ Tenjincho ~ Wadacho ~ Nagisa Koen ~ Tenjincho with the Miya Mikoshi and entered the shrine. With the attendance of the people concerned, the Shinto ritual of the Yoimiya Festival was held at Imamiya Shrine. After Shinto ritual, many people gathered and the Dedication of Kagura, Juvenile Dance, and Shrine Maiden Dance. On the second day, the Shinto ritual of the Annual Grand Festival, a dedication performance by Mr. Ichitaro of Japanese Drums, and the "Shocho Ceremony" were held, in which Mr. Takashi Kishimoto, the master of the Shijo Shinryu Headquarters, served as the master of the sword. On both days, the shrine and the surrounding area were lined with night shops, and not only Adult but also children enjoyed the festival.

For 3 days from 10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun), a music Events titled "Atami Art Fringe Asian Wind" will be Held in at the Shinsui Park "Moon Terrace" and Itokawa Promenade "Dragon Bridge". In a Light up and fantastic venue, you can Fun dances and performances from Asian countries. It takes about 10 minutes on foot between the two venues. Visiting the sites are free of charge, so please feel free to visit us. Date & Time: 2025/10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun) 18:30~20:40 【Shinsui Park Moon Terrace】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 Korea: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Korea: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Thailand: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Thailand: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 【Itokawa Promenade Dragon Bridge】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Vietnam: Toruung performance 19:00~19:20 China: Erhu and Biwa 19:50~20:10 Vietnam: Toruung performance 20:20~20:40 China: Erhu and Biwa 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 India: Sitar & Tabla 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 India: Sitar & Tabla * Light rain and Cancelled due to stormy weather. The contents are subject to change due to weather conditions. (Decided by 15:00 on the day of each day.) We will inform you at the inquiry number below. ） Inquiries / Opera Season Hall Phone 090-4606-1059

[Mt. Kiritou] Mt. Kiritou rises to 1,305 meters and is a popular destination for day hikes. It sits near the middle of the Central Divide that runs east to west across Nagano Prefecture. From the summit you can take in wide views of Matsumoto, Ina, and the Suwa area, as well as the Northern and Southern Alps, MtOntake, Yatsugatake, and even MtMyoko on the far horizon. From late April into May, delicate reddish-purple okinagusa flowers greet hikers. [Hiking Routes] Mt. Kiritou has three main hiking routes, each with its own appeal. Choose the route that suits you and give Mt. Kiritou a try! 1. Shimotonishijo Course 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) 3. Central Divide Course Note: In winter, crampons and other cold‑weather mountaineering gear are essential. 1. Shimotonishijo Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 40 spaces Toilets: one men’s and one women’s toilet at Yamanokami Nature Garden Related: Yamanokami Nature Garden, okinagusa This route starts at Shimonishijo to the north of Mt. Kiritou. From the Yamanokami Nature Garden parking area it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. From the parking area you walk along forest paths through the Nature Garden and past Tamarazu no Ike toward the trailhead, warming up your legs before the climb. 2. Ono Course (commonly called the Kattori Course) Access by car: about 20 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Ono Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: temporary toilets available (closed in winter) Related: Mt. Kiritou winter sample itinerary This route starts from Ono to the south of Mt. Kiritou. The trail passes historic spots such as the Kattori Castle Ruins and a stone monument to Ontake Daigongen. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from the parking area, and it is the steepest of the three courses. 3. Central Divide Course Access by car: about 15 minutes from Shiojiri IC on the Nagano Expressway Access by train: nearest station JR Midoriko Station Parking: about 10 spaces Toilets: none Related: Oshibayama, nirinso (two‑leaf anemone) The trailhead lies slightly toward Shiojiri from the watershed park at Utou Pass. The route climbs via Oshibayama to Mt. Kiritou and takes about 2.5 hours. The scenery and terrain change rapidly on the way to the summit, offering a varied mountain trail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requests for a safe and enjoyable climb of Mt. Kiritou Please protect plants for nature conservation. Take your trash home to help protect the environment. The Mt. Kiritou area experiences frequent lightning, so monitor the weather carefully. Do not enter any prohibited areas. Never start a wildfire. Be aware of dangerous wildlife such as bears, hornets, and poison‑sumac species.

📢From October 4th, the gas balloon "Osaka Sakai Balloon" was finally operated in Daisen Park! 🎉 From about 100 meters in the air, you can ✨ see the Tomb of Emperor Nintoku and the surrounding Kofun Tumulus 🔍 For details, search for "Osaka Sakai balloon"! https://osaka-sakai-balloon.com//

🌰 Special Feature on the Taste of Autumn ~Kanmoat Area~ The autumn of appetite has finally arrived! 🍁🍂 In the Kanmoat area of Sakai, there are many shops that sell not only sightseeing spots, but also sweets made with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc., and autumn gourmet foods made with mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms. 🌰🍠 Let's ♪🌈✨ enjoy sightseeing in the Kanmoat area and taste the seasonal taste of autumn 🔍 For details, search "Sakai Autumn Taste Special Feature"! https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/feature/detail/96...

💡 Applications are now being accepted for the series of lectures "Iron Blacksmith Mansion with Science"! (Regional collaboration project between Sakai City and Kansai University) 🌈 We will Held in a series of lectures at the Iron Smith Mansion "Iron Smith Mansion Connected by Science"! Sakai City and Kansai University have Implementation joint research and research on iron forge houses, and have widely Broadcasting the results through regional collaboration projects. In recent years, we have been conducting research and surveys not only in history but also with researchers in various fields, and analyzing valuable documents remaining in the iron blacksmith house from various perspectives. Held in a series of lectures to Open to the public these results. In addition to history, we will uncover a wealth of documents that have been handed down to the Iron Blacksmith House from various fields such as Information and metallurgical engineering. ✨ 📅 Held in: (1) Sunday, October 12, 2025 *Ended (2) Sunday, November 9, 2025 (3) Saturday, December 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00~, 14:00~ *About 1 hour each time 📍 Location: Iron Forge Mansion 🕰 Opening Hours: 10:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) 💰 Admission fee: 500 yen https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/oshirase/r7sakai_kandai.html...