The autumn colors of Kankakei Gorge on Shōdoshima offered a vast panorama. By the way, aside from the ropeway, the dramatic scenery along the driving routes is unlike anything else, so I recommend it.

Introducing the second round of Sake Tourism tours 😊

On Saturday, December 13, we will host “An Adult Winery Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Visit and Mini Course of Fine Food and Drink.”

At Tokachigaoka Winery, you will tour areas of the winery that are not usually open to the public and compare two carefully crafted wines paired with cheese 🍷

At Ikeda Wine Castle, we will show you the winery and distillery production sites and give special access to areas normally closed to visitors 🎵

After the tours, enjoy a luxurious mini-course lunch ✨
You will taste small pours of wines paired with each dish and savor the marriage of food and wine 😍

This tour lets you “see, drink, and taste” winemaking and experience the depth of wine culture 🤗


https://tokachibare.jp/sake-museum/news/taxi-tour02-04/

The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset. A dining experience imbued with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses ingredients from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
we provide Osechi (traditional New Year dishes) during the New Year season.

For more details
【Instagram】
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The glow of salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
a dining experience filled with the spirit of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we offer a variety of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine features ingredients sourced from Hokkaido,
bringing you a moment that satisfies both body and soul.

In addition to in-house dinner,
we also offer traditional Osechi dishes during the New Year season.

For more details
【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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The glossy salmon roe reflecting the sunset—
expressing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Kushiro Oji Grand Hotel offers a variety of dining choices.

Our Japanese dishes also use Hokkaido-grown ingredients,
presenting a moment that fills both body and soul.

Besides in-house dinners,
we provide Osechi for the year-end and New Year period.

For details
【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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The salmon roe sparkling in the sunset light—
a meal infused with the heart of Japanese cuisine.

At Kushiro Prince Hotel,
we provide a range of dining options.

Our Japanese cuisine uses Hokkaido-sourced ingredients,
offering a time that fills both body and mind.

In addition to evening dining in the hotel,
we also offer Osechi dishes for the New Year period.

【Instagram】
＠kushiroprincehotel
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https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/restaurant/top_wasyoku/

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

The plane bathed in the orange of the setting sun seemed to quietly celebrate the end of today.
A brief moment of color unwound my heart.

Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally in Shimoda is now on!
Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture keeps the winter season blooming with flower events.

1) Until December 14, Little Angel Festa 2025 is happening on Mt. Nesugata — yay!
https://ropeway.co.jp/
Please take the ShimodaRopeway from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the summit.
⇓
2) From November 30 to January 4, the Aloe Flower Festival is held in Izu Shirahama — yay!
https://www.izu-shirahama.jp/?p=4552
Bright red, cone-shaped aloe flowers bloom boldly against the backdrop of Shirahama Beach.
⇓
3) From December 20 to January 31, the 60th Daffodil Festival takes place at scenic Tsumekizaki!
https://www.shimoda-city.info/suisen

Enjoy the winter flowers that color Shimoda while taking part in the stamp rally (^○^).
You can still collect stamps even outside each event period, so please visit Shimoda by January 31.

After the Daffodil Festival ends, neighboring Minami-Izu Town and Kawazu Town will hold cherry blossom festivals!

Izu overflows with flowers all year round!
We warmly invite you to come and visit.

Photographed on November 26th
The two Himalayan cherry trees in Aquatic Park are now in full bloom! Please enjoy the delicate flowers of these cherries blooming against the autumn leaves (the leaves of the Daikan-zakura).
Aquatic Park, Section 1 Address / Atami City, Nagisacho area (near Aquatic Park First Parking Lot)

About the Himalayan cherry
https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/spot/702

Autumn is one of the most beautiful season in Japan. This year we visited lake momiji in Nagano prefecture to enjoy the beauty of autumn and We were really stunned to see this beautiful lake.

A golden tree-lined avenue

Green in spring and summer, golden in autumn, bare in winter.
You can enjoy its seasonal moods.

Metasequoia Avenue, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
November 2025

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.*

A soft field of Japanese pampas grass sways gently in a park of Saitama, in the background autumn trees glowing in warm orange hues. A serene moment capturing the quiet beauty of Japanese fall.
Location: Wako jurin park, Saitama

This is Yokohama Landmark Tower in Yokohama Minato Mirai.
(Around JR Sakuragichō Station, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

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

📢 Kofun Fest HaniCotto (@hanicotto) will feature a Sakai City booth🎉

This Sunday, November 23rd, the Kofun Fest HaniCotto takes place in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, and Sakai City will have a booth there!✨

It’s a chance to pick up tourist information about Sakai City!
We’ve also prepared a photo spot featuring the city’s new “hot air balloon” attraction, which has been in the news recently♪
Be sure to take a commemorative photo!

Admission is free, so please come by—
we look forward to seeing you!💕

Kofun Fest HaniCotto (@hanicotto)
Date and time: Sunday, November 23rd, 10:00–16:00
※Held rain or shine (canceled only in severe weather such as official warnings)
Location: Imashirozuka Kofun, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture (48-8 Gunge-Shinmachi, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture)
🔍For details, search “Kofun Fest HaniCotto”
https://hanicotto.com/category/news/page/3/

🎉 Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Shimoda! 🎄
On Saturday, December 20th, Shimoda Civic Culture Hall hosts “Shimodadada”!

A volunteer-run Christmas event in Shimoda City returns this year following last year’s success🎄🥂
A Christmas market, concerts, and workshops for both children and adults fill the day⛄❄️
Participate in the Shimoda Ultra Quiz on the day for a chance to win luxurious prizes🌟
Come and experience something that will make you love Shimoda even more🎅💝
More details→https://www.instagram.com/shimodadada_/

Coinciding with the same day (12/20), Tsumekizaki opens its Narcissus Festival with an opening event!
Don’t forget to check out the Narcissus Festival too✨

Tsukatte Fukkatsu ♨️
Soak in the highly acidic Kawayu Onsen, whose waters can even dissolve nails, and let its baths melt away your everyday gloom and sever unwanted ties!!
The Kawayu Onsen bond-cutting bath tour plan is on sale at Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, and Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura‼︎🎶
If you can’t spare that much time, we also offer a day-trip ema (votive plaque) for 2,000 yen each✨Come refresh both mind and body with the bond-cutting bath tour～💪♨️

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

I stand quietly under the autumn tree,
a lonely bicycle waiting for my rider’s return. Fallen leaves wrap around my tires like a rusty blanket, and I breathe in the gentle pause between journeys.

Perched on a golden autumn branch, the little bird savors its meal in the soft afternoon light. The crisp leaves shimmer around it, turning the moment into a quiet celebration of the season.

[Applications Open] “The 4th Amashin Photo Contest” is now accepting entries!
Thank you for the many submissions to the “Reihoku Town 70th Anniversary Web Photo Contest.” After judging, we will announce the selected works.

This is an announcement for the “The 4th Amashin Photo Contest,” which opened for entries on Monday, November 17.
The theme is “Amakusa’s Best Spots You’ll Want to Share.” Feel free to photograph Amakusa’s landscapes, streets that evoke its history and culture, festivals, light-ups, and more, and submit as many entries as you like!
For details, please see our company announcements page or the attached flyer.👀

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 😆

A lonely bench sits beneath an autumn tree, waiting patiently for someone to pause and feel the season drift by.
In the quiet of the vacant park, it becomes a silent witness to fall’s gentle passing.
Location: wako Jurin park, Saitama

Introducing the autumn vistas of Shosenkyo Gorge and Kakuen Peak
Yesterday at Kakuen Peak, the contrast between the blue sky and the rocky spires was stunning, showcasing a scene that truly represents autumn at Shosenkyo Gorge.
In the lower right, the foliage at the base of Kakuen Peak blazed in vivid colors, wrapping the entire valley in seasonal hues.

The Shosenkyo walking trails reveal changing views with every step, and now is the perfect time to visit.
Take your time on site to feel the power of nature and the gentle tones of autumn.

📍Shosenkyo Gorge – Kakuen Peak
🍁Autumn leaves remain on display
🚶‍♀️The crisp weather is ideal for a stroll

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

[Notice: Sunayu Public Toilet Unavailable Due to Planned Power Outage]
We regret to inform you that the Sunayu public toilet will be unavailable due to a planned power outage. The restroom will be out of service during the scheduled outage dates below.

■ Location
・Sunayu Public Toilet

■ Date
・Wednesday, November 19

■ Time
・8:00 AM–11:30 AM (scheduled)

We apologize for the inconvenience to our visitors and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.


https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletstop1118/

This is the autumn foliage of Kaida Highlands in Kiso town.
On clear days you can see MtOntake beautifully, and lively Kiso Horses as well!

This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.
Looking out over the scene, the landscape is entirely awash in autumn colors and truly beautiful!

This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.
The vibrant colors add to the usual beauty of Nezame, creating an even more stunning scene!

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.

Applications Open: Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip! A one-night, two-day bus tour called “Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip” will run on Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, and reservations are now open!

This bus tour lets you fully enjoy the Amakusa West Coast with spiny lobsters, a sunset cruise, dolphin watching, and the Sakitsu village.🚌
For details and to book, search the tour name “Amakusa West Coast Reihoku Sunset Cruise and Spiny Lobster Trip” or check the News section on our website.👀
Don’t miss this chance to experience the winter charm of the Amakusa West Coast.✨