[Torii Pass - toriitoge-]

Overview
A roughly 6 km mountain trail linking Narai inn on the Kiso Kaido with Yabuhara inn.
In the Edo period it was famous as one of the Nakasendo’s toughest stretches, a place that made straw-sandalled travelers limp with pain.
Today it is a popular, atmospheric trekking route. Hikers from Japan and abroad walk this pass in large numbers.
From the summit you can look west to Mitakesan and east to Kiso Komagatake. Along the old road you will find numerous haiku and waka monuments and stone Buddhas, including those honoring Matsuo Bashō.
The pass saw battles between the Kiso clan and the Takeda clan in the Sengoku era, and in the late Edo period Princess Kazunomiya passed through here on her marriage procession.

Free loan of hinoki conical hats and bear bells!
This service lets walkers experience the look of Edo-period travelers, especially those walking between Yabuhara and Narai on the Nakasendo.
The traditional original hinoki (cypress) hats, hand-painted with kanji, make perfect travel companions and evoke the spirit of Edo travelers.
They’re great for the experience and for photo opportunities.

What is a hinoki hat?
A hinoki hat is one of Kiso region’s traditional crafts. It remains popular with locals and visitors as a practical fashion item and as a sunshade that traces its roots to the Edo period.

How to try them
You can try them at the tourist information centers listed below. We refund the full deposit when you return the items.
⚠ The deposit will not be refunded if the item is lost or damaged. (Items may be wet without issue.)

Loan locations: ① Narai-juku Tourist Information Center ② Yabuhara-juku Nigiwai Hiroba Enkan
③ Kiso Village Tourist Information Center

Addresses: ① 497-3 Narai, Shiojiri City ② 1019-1 Yabuhara, Kiso village ③ Lot 196, Yabuhara, Kiso village

TEL: ① 0264-34-3160 ② 0264-36-3020 ③ 0264-36-2543

Opening hours: ① 9:00–17:00 ② 8:30–17:00 ③ 9:00–17:00

Closed: ① During the New Year holidays ② Every Tuesday ③ Every Monday

Refundable deposit: 2,000 yen per item

Payment method: Cash only

On October 26, 2025, the Ontake-ryu Kagura Tournament was held in at Noba Park, "😊 Kagura no Sato"

In addition to Ontake Kagura in Kiyokawa Town and the Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society, four Kagura-za groups from inside and outside the prefecture gathered to dedication one Kagura.

One of the highlights of the tournament is Kagura.
3 Kagura-za perform the same performance on three stages, and the encounter Kagura is Powerful.
In the autumn sun, many Kagura fans visited the venue and enjoyed the brave and splendid dance.

Ontake Kagura, which is transmitted to Kiyokawa in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, is said to be a kagura that occurred in 1449 at the same time as the founding of Ontake Shrine.
Kagura, which has been passed down for a long time and follows this stream, has been transmitted to Ono, Naoiri, the southern part of the prefecture, and as far away as the Aso region. In 2007 (Heisei 19), it was designated as an "Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset" of the country.
The local culture of "Kagura" born from such a "Kiyokawa" climate has been reviewed once again, and the "Ontake-ryu Kagura Festival" has been held in since 1988 (Showa 63) with the aim of revitalizing the region through Kagura.
It is a crystallization of local culture that brings together the traditional culture of each region, and many Kagura fans are Fascination by the magnificent and splendid dances of the "Kiyokawa Children's Kagura Preservation Society", which connects Ontake-ryu Kagura to the future, along with the brave and splendid dances centered on "Ontake Kagura".
■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■
About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City
Sightseeing and recommended Spots
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It's almost a ✨ three-day weekend
This time, we will introduce autumn Events and traditional events held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ✨

🔽🔽🔽Summary 5 selections, so please use them as a reference for your three-day outing! 🔽🔽🔽

1⃣ The 32nd Bingo Tojo "Odori"
【Date & Time】~Sunday, November 2, 2025 Noon (12:00~)
【Place】Tojo Elementary School Ground Start
【Contents】"Odori" has been held as an Events by the Odori Preservation Promotion Association since 1993 (Heisei 5). A procession consisting of a daimyō procession, a samurai parade, a mother's robe, and a hanawarabe is held every year in early November as a brave and gorgeous period picture scroll.

[Events Detail URL] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5310
【Here are the highlights】https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4841

2⃣ The 18th Imperial Maple Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:00~15:00
【Place】Teisha Autonomy Promotion Center
【Contents】Shobara City 20th Anniversary Commemorative Project!
●Raku no Piazza
10:15 Niimi Wind Ensemble
11:15 Shobara City Merger 20th Anniversary Stage (1) Ryo Sasaki
12:15 Stage (2) Issei Minami
13:30 Kendama Performance
14:00 Throat bragging
14" 45 Lottery
* There are Thereare before and after the appearance time.
●Food Square
Frankfurters, chicken karaage, meat Udon noodles, zenzai, yakitori, french fries, grilled Soba, beef bowls, game dishes teppanyaki, vegetable tempura, fried maple, croquettes, coffee, yotsuba Workshop cookies, Local Fresh vegetable sales, Locally Produced sales, clay bell sales, shooting
[Detailed URL] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5322

3⃣ Autumn Beef Terrace|Teishaku Gorge Schola Highlands
Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:00~15:00
【Place】Spice Pavilion 2F Open Terrace
【Details】This is an Events where you can enjoy the Phantom Divine Stone Cow at a reasonable price.

Barbecue Queue Set
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Jinseki beef, vegetables, rice bowls

[Held in at the same time! ] 】
Minna no Markets Hiroshima (product sales)
【Detailed URL】https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5317

4⃣ Tojo Marugoto Festival
Date & Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 12:00~20:30
【Location】Tojo Station and surrounding facilities and surrounding downtown
【Contents】In addition to music events on the platform of Tojo Station, this event is filled with the charms of the Geibi Line and Tojo Town, such as projects related to art and culture that make use of the history of the In the town.

[Detailed URL] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5341

5⃣ The 22nd Children's Festival
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 10:00~14:00
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park North Entrance Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari
【Contents】Bihoku Hill where children's smiles spread Everyone gathers at the Children's Festival!
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Shobara City, a limic 🎶 concert as a stage Events!
Fun experiences, crafts, and Stamp Rally!

[Detailed URL] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5338

✨🎪 Events in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 5 Autumn Traditions 🎪✨
Held in an Events full of smiles to enjoy the blessings of autumn in its entirety this year!

Gourmet experience, stage to market,
There are a lot of of autumn rewards for the whole family to play all day long.

Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!

1⃣ Mt. Hiba Sky Peak Hunt in Hiroshima Prefectural Forest 2025
Date: ~ Monday, November 3, 2025
【Place】Hiroshima Prefectural Forest (Reception & Start & Finish Point)
【Contents】
Implementation on the day of the event! ✨
Mountaineering Events around the top 10 points of the Hibayama Federation!
Participants will hunt for points while checking the checkpoints at the top of the mountain by themselves.

[Detailed URL🔽]
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5176

2⃣ Tojo Town Walking Gallery
【Date】November 1 (Sat) ~ November 5 (Wed), 2025 (Water)
【Place】Yume Highway Renaissance Certified District "Highway Tojo Road"
【Contents】
・Opening & Events
・Machinami Gallery
・Town markets
・Town Sake Festival
・National Tangible Cultural Property "Sanrakuso" Special Exhibition (Venue: Sanrakuso)
・The 32nd Bingo Tojo "Street"

[Detailed URL🔽]
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5320

3⃣ Autumn Lunch Buffet 2025|Vacation Village Teishaku Gorge
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ~ Sunday, November 9, 2025
【Place】Vacation Village Teishaku Gorge
【Details】Following the Obon period, we will Held in a lunch buffet in autumn as well!
This time, too, the breakfast buffet offers Fun Adult to children, such as Popular oven-baked pancakes, rice accompaniments, handmade sandwiches, and Original dishes.

Fun the autumn Teishaku Gorge with the Autumn leaves.

[Detailed URL🔽]
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5324

4⃣ Winter Illumination 2025-2026 Bihoku Illumination|National Bihoku Hillside Park
Date: November 1, 2025 (Sat) ~ January 12, 2026 (Mon)
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park * There is a parking fee and admission fee Car
【Contents】Have a special night in the world of light wrapped in twinkle! Continuing from last year, this year the "Mirror Borer" dream new world will be held in the Flower Square (special area).

[Detailed URL🔽]
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5326

5⃣ Sancha Festival|National Bihoku Hillside Park
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
【Place】Shobara, Sangenjaya
【Details】A festival will be held to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the local family manabiba!

[Detailed URL🔽]
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5321

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama.
The lanterns on the festival float are lit and the song is performed.

【Two major local gourmets representing Shiojiri: Bandit yaki and Shinshu Soba noodles】

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【Bandit Grill -Sanzokuyaki-】
Actually, it originated in Shiojiri!　Bandit grilling is a hot topic on social media with its exciting appearance

The bandit grill, which is a exciting fried whole chicken thigh, is actually Roux by the bandits at a restaurant in Shiojiri City.
The first owner and his wife worked hard to perfect the cooking method.
In a scene from the movie "Seven Samurai" at the time, the appearance of bandits hunting a chicken, the location of a mountain pass nearby, and what! It is said that both husband and wife had the appearance of bandits, so they named the restaurant "Bandits" and named the dish "Bandit Yaki".

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【Soba noodles】
If you like Soba noodles, I want to know! The birthplace of "Soba Kiri", Shiojiri, Motoyama inn

In the past, "Soba noodles" were in the form of dango, which is similar to what we now call "Soba noodles".
The elongated noodles that we think of when we hear the word "Soba" are called "Soba noodles" and seem to have been distinguished from the dango-shaped ones.

The birthplace of "Soba Kiri" is the current Motoyama inn in Shiojiri City.

It is said that the Soba kiri, which was born in Honyama inn, which was also a place where many travelers visit as a Post Town of Nakasendo, spread throughout the country through Highway.

Shiojiri City was originally a place suitable for the Cultivation of high-quality Soba with a large daily and annual range of temperatures, and it seems that Soba has been Cultivation for a long time, but the oldest literature on Soba cutting in Motoyama inn can be found in the description of Unsuzu in the haibun selection "Genre Bunsen" compiled by Morikawa Kyoroku in the 2nd year of Hoei (1705). It is written that "Soba Kiri and Tsukipa, originally from Shinano Province and Motoyama Inn, will be enjoyed throughout the country."

This is a photo taken of the Ono turtle on Sado Island in June.

It was the time of year when the flowers called daylilies were in full bloom, and it seemed to be one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.
I Outbound it for the first time, but just taking a walk makes me feel happy, I highly recommend it!
The weather was great on this day and it was and to drive the Car to go. I would like to outbound in another season.

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is Yoiyama of the Kawagoe Festival.
A raccoon was giving sweets to a child.

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is the Kawagoe Festival and the Shinko Festival.

This photo was taken at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture.
There is a thousand Torii (shrine gates) here, and you can see it from the high ground.
It shows various expressions in Four Seasons, but this photo is not from a high ground, but from a Torii (shrine gate).
The wonderful curves were impressive, and Impression of the superb view that unfolded ahead was aroused.

🍁 Information on Autumn leaves in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture has been updated since October! 🍁
There are 6 Autumn leaves spots in Shobara City! ✨

In autumn, Shobara City can enjoy colorful autumn leaves. In Hiroshima Prefecture, the leaves start to change color early, so you can enjoy the Autumn leaves for a long time. This time, we will introduce six Autumn leaves spots in Shobara City.

(1) Underneath Gari of Mt. Kamikoya Ooin Ginkgo
(2) Mt. Azuma
(3) Mt. Hiba Federation
(4) Dogo Mountain
(5) Teishaku Gorge
(6) Japanese maple group in the market

Click here for 👇 features and highlights
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312

Click here for 🔽 this year's Autumn leaves Information
https://www.shobara-info.com/4758

Taste No.1 in Japan's best "Ayu" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🐟

Raised in the Saijo River in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a clear streams, the natural sweetfish has an exquisite taste that makes ayu lovers all over the country groan.
It won the Grand Prix at the "Tasting Sweetfish Association" Held in in 2024 and was selected as the No.1 in Japan Ayu! 🥇

If you visit Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture, be sure to taste the natural ayu of the Saijo River.

Aroma and delicate taste that can only be met here awaits ✊ you

Click here for 🔽 sales stores
https://www.shobara-info.com/5200

\ Taste of autumn in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a farming town! 🍎 ／

Crispy and delicious!
I want to ✊ get freshly picked apples.

This time, we are introducing 🍎 7 apple farms that can hold direct sales

"I don't have time to pick apples, but if I visit Shobara, I want to buy fresh apples and return!" This time, there are various apple orchards with direct sales recommended for such people!

Drive around the unique apple orchards 🚗🎶

Click here for 🔽 details
https://shobara-info.com/report/5318

Gohbara-juku (Gohbara-juku) Location: Gohbara, Hirooka, Shiojiri City

Gohbara-juku was the first post town on the Zenkoji Kaido after it branched from the Nakasendo at Seba-juku. It was established in Keicho 19 (1614) when Hidemasa Ogasawara, lord of Matsumoto Castle, developed the Zenkoji Kaido (the Hokuriku side route) to connect Nakasendo’s Seba-juku with the Hokkokukaido.
Rather than an existing settlement becoming the post town, Gohbara’s original village lay on the east bank of the Narai River in the Ueno land division. When the post station was laid out, the settlement was moved around Genna 5 (circa 1619) to its present site together with the Kataishi hamlet, which had been on the west bank, to create the new post town.

Highlights of Gohbara-juku
Houses were laid out with wide frontages of five to six ken, featuring main gabled roofs with the short side facing the street and sparrow deterrents on the ridges.
Each house has a forecourt with planted trees, creating an attractive streetscape, and shop names are displayed at every residence. Sōetsu Yanagi, called the father of the mingei (folk craft) movement, praised Gohbara-juku in his essays, saying the entire post town was “a single splendid work of art.”

On the north side of the post town stands Gofuku-ji, which served as a resting place for Emperor Meiji during his imperial tour in Meiji 13 (1880).

Read more about the Nakasendo and the five post towns in the city here↓

The second pink lotus in the photo and the third white lotus. Actually, it's the same lotus!
It is a lotus called "small three-colored", and the buds and the beginning of bloom are pink like the first one, but they change from pink to white on the 3rd ~ 4th day!
https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/spot/19388/

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

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of a mirror lion greeting Mr. Yamada of Washi paper.

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.

Photographed 10/18/25.
Heading towards Hon-Kawagoe Station, it is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Lion.

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? 🍂

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami Lion in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

Photographed 10/18/25.
In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, three festival floats were being towed.
From left to right: Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami festival float, Otemachi Suzume festival float, Shintomi Town 1-chome, Iemitsu festival float.

Cruising through Dotonbori at night was the highlight of my first trip to Japan.

Photographed 10/18/25.
In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, the festival float of Otemachi Suzume and the festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Shion are towed.

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/

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of Otemachi Suzume in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

The former palace Nijo Castle is also torikyu ni jojo."

Kyoto, Kyoto-shi, Nakagyo-ku, Nijo-dori, Horikawa, Nishiiri, Nijojo-cho, 541

Nijo Castle is famous for the Ninomaru, which Tokugawa Yoshiyoshi declared the return of the Great Government, but although it was reduced in scale by Ieyasu's order, the site is vast. If you take a walk in the large garden, you can fully enjoy the cherry blossoms in Spring and the Autumn leaves in autumn. Why don't you go out?

Hello, this is Jewelry Town! 💎The most beautiful season of the year, when the Shosenkyo Gorge is enveloped in deep colors, has arrived. The red and yellow trees that adorn the Valleys shine against the Strange Rock, shining like 🍁 a painting by Nature

After enjoying the spectacular view, be sure to stop by "Jewelry Town". At Our stores, we have the popular "Rutile Quartz" round balls and bracelets, as well as rare and valuable natural stones.

Enjoy a special moment that can only be encountered at Shosenkyo Gorge in autumn.

It is a time when there is a large temperature difference, so please take good measures to protect yourself from the cold.