Visited 10/24/24. Near Hon-Kawagoe Station, we visited the Pre-opening of Tatsumi Udon noodles. It is Udon noodles + toriten. Both Udon noodles and toriten are very delicious. 😊

It is Ozegahara dyed in autumn colors. The balance between Mt. Hirigatake, the golden marshland, and the pond in the foreground was exquisite, and the scenery was truly beautiful.

"The 41st East Iburi Bussan Festival Stalls Introduction (8)" For three days from today, the "41st Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be Held in at the West Court on the 1st floor of the AEON MALL Tomakomai store. Stalls will be introduced! 【Shikisha】~Tomakomai City~ Annual event outlet sweets are available. It is a product that is separated or has an irregular shape, but we will offer it at a price that is easy to buy! !!

It was 🍁 a beautiful autumn sunny day in Engaru Town today In the town Autumn leaves is progressing 🍁🍂 in various parts of the country It's going 🧣 to be cold from now on Please stay warm during the change of seasons ☺️

Searching for Autumn in Gokase While taking photos for foliage updates, I went looking for autumn in Gokase🍁 Today I visited Gion Shrine in Kuraoka and three locations at Josenji Temple⛩️✨ ...but the leaves hadn’t changed color at all😂 Perhaps the lingering summer heat damaged the leaves and the small temperature differences are to blame🤔 Some maple-type trees showed partial color, but on closer inspection most leaves were blackened and withered in places😣 The maples at Josenji looked relatively pretty, but only in a few high-up sections, so overall it still feels like it’s just getting started💡 Josenji’s bamboo fence was repaired and looks fresh and neat👏 You can’t help but want to see that restored bamboo fence paired with beautiful autumn colors😭 Let’s pray the foliage progresses from here and keep watching over it🙏🙏🙏 The "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" event is also underway, so if you spot autumn colors in Gokase, please submit your photos🍁📸 For details, please see the pinned post titled "Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024" 🤗✨

【Koiji Pass】 Koiji Pass on the border of Okuwa Village and Town/Village of Nagiso Town. It is 😍 a romance highway that is said to have been named after a man and a woman who fell in love across the mountain pass This time, from Okuwa Village to Nagiso Town! ↓ Head to the entrance of the pass to admire the beautiful view from the Athira Bridge, where the Atera Canyon in Okuwa Village is located. ↓ Follow the path shown in the second photo to the Observation decks You may even meet a sawa crab on the way! ↓ At the top of the pass, there is a stone monument of "Koiji Pass" and a heart-shaped "Bell of Fulfillment" There are. ↓ For the time being, please look sideways at the bell of fulfillment and climb up to the Observation decks first. If the weather is good, you can see the majestic mountains such as Komagatake. ↓ And to the bell of fulfillment! If you ring the bell after admiring the beautiful view from the observation decks, your wish will be fulfilled! 👏👏👏 ↓ After ringing the bell of fulfillment with a wish, go down the pass. ↓ What was waiting for me at the end of the descent was the superb view Spot "Kakizore Canyon" This view is a sight to 😮 behold every time It is a walking course of about 10 km from Nojiri Station through Koiji Pass to Jujikane Station. Of course, Nakasendo is also recommended, but Hiking this Koiji Pass is also recommended! !!

October 22, 2024 On this day, foodie Kasai, trying to ignore his hunger (lol), visited Suwa's autumn foliage spots to bring you the much-requested updates and took photos. It was sunny in the morning, but in the afternoon—perhaps because of my bad karma—it turned cloudy. Sorry about that (lol). Below are my impressions of each spot. These are my personal opinions, so I appreciate your understanding. 1. Takashima Castle and Gokoku Shrine — The ginkgo trees have not changed color at all and were still vividly green. The maples showed only a faint hint of color. 2. Lake Suwa / Lakeside Park — These areas are just beginning to change color, but it still feels early. 3. Katakura-kan (Katakura Hall) — The ginkgo trees are gradually taking on a yellowish tint, but they're not quite there yet. 4. Tateishi Park — This spot also shows only the first signs of color. It rained on the 23rd, but the high was 23°C (about 73–74°F). Mornings have been warm; this week looks to have highs around 20°C with lows staying above 10°C (about 50°F). I feel the autumn colors are arriving later than usual—perhaps by more than a week.

Photographed 10/24/24. I relaxed at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. Cappuccino and two kinds of apple custard apple pie from Aomori Prefecture. It's the autumn of appetite, isn't it? 🌰🎃🍎

Hello, this is Gen 👋 Shosenkyo Gorge is finally into the heart of autumn. At Shosenkyo Gorge, on Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A big autumn event! The Crystal Mikoshi and Momiji Dance will be held❗️ A mikoshi is the vehicle that carries the deity through the neighborhood during festivals. At its center rests an 80-kilogram crystal sphere as the deity’s spirit seat, making this mikoshi popular for protection against evil and misfortune‼️ This mikoshi will be carried by professional bearers, Kai-Koma group, parading powerfully and tightly along Crystal Road, to Senga Falls and the area above the falls—the sight is truly spectacular‼️ A must-see‼️ Anyone who wants to carry the mikoshi can join in on the spot and take part 😃 During November, Gen is also holding an Amethyst Fair ✌️ We have everything from fist-sized amethysts to 200-kilogram-class specimens, so if you love amethyst or stones, please come and see them 👀 This is a rare opportunity you can only experience during the autumn foliage season 😃 If you have the time, please come and visit Shosenkyo Gorge‼️‼️‼️ We look forward to seeing you 😃

"The 41st East Iburi Bussan Festival Stalls (7)" For 3 days from 10/25~10/27, the "41st Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be Held in at the West Court on the 1st floor of the AEON MALL Tomakomai store. We will introduce the Stalls in front of the Held in! 【Kanedai Ono Shoten】~Mukawa Towns~ It is a popular store that has been Stalls since the first edition of the East Iburi Product Festival. The "Raw Dried Shishamo", which is made by drying Hokkaido honshishamo overnight, is a popular item, and we also accept local shipments from the venue to all over the country. Fried shishamo, stewed shishamo honeydew, hokki curry, etc. We have a wide range of delicious products made in-house.

"The 41st East Iburi Bussan Festival Stalls Introduction (6)" For 3 days from 10/25~10/27, the "41st Higashi Iburi Bussan Festival" will be Held in at the West Court on the 1st floor of the AEON MALL Tomakomai store. We will introduce the Stalls in front of the Held in! 【Roadside Station Utonai Lake Plaisir】~Tomakomai City~ B1 Tonchan's pork buns and shumai at the pig farmer's directly managed store Thanks to you, we are celebrating our 21st anniversary! We also sell sausages and gyoza that you can conveniently eat at home. Please come and visit us!

Visited on 10/21/24. CAFE ANDON's homemade lemonade and caramel nut tart. It has a good atmosphere and is very tasty, so it is my favorite café. 😊

Visited on 10/19/24. On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival, we visited LEC COFFEE. It is an original chai and a hot sandwich. The hot sandwich was very tasty. 😊

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Ina Town Tourist Association. Ina Town, Kita Adachi-gun, Saitama Prefecture, is a town located in the central eastern part of Saitama Prefecture, and boasts a beautiful Nature environment. Also known as the "City of Roses", many tourists visit the largest rose garden in the prefecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can spend a relaxing time, and we will deliver recommended Tourist Information in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! 【Tokyo - Access to Saitama Prefecture Ina Town】 ▼ Access by Car It takes about 1 hour to get from Tokyo Central Tokyo to Saitama prefecture Ina Town using the Metropolitan Expressway or Tohoku Automobile Expressway. ▼ Access by Train Access by train is also good. Use the JR Ueno Tokyo Line from Tokyo Station and transfer to the New Shuttle at Omiya Station. The New Shuttle runs directly to the inner inn station and takes about 1 hour. There are also buses from Ageo Station and Hasuda Station, providing Access to Ina Town. 【Rose Town, Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 Ina Town in Saitama Prefecture is widely known as the "City of Roses". There are the largest rose garden in Saitama Prefecture in the Chosei Seko Memorial Park, which opened in 1972. In the park, 5,000 colorful roses of 400 species are in full bloom and fascinates Visitors. You can see Ina Town's original variety, the cute pink vine rose "Ina Hime" that continues to bloom until autumn, the large crimson flower "Ina Rose" whose flower shape changes to an antique style as it blooms, and the pale yellow medium flower "Ina no Tsuki" made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Towns. The best time to visit roses is from early May to early June and from late October to mid-November. In addition, rose-themed Events and festivals are Held in, so you can fully enjoy the charm of roses. Ina Town is also a member of the Council of Rose Cities / Rose Summit, of which 29 cities and towns nationwide (as of May 2024) are members, and in 2024, the "33rd Council of Rose Cities / Rose Summit in Ina" was grandly held in, and mayors from all over the country were present. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Around the ruins of the Ruins of Ina clan's mansion The ruins of the Ruins of Ina clan's mansion are the ruins of the residence of Inabizen Mori Tadatsugu, a vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu who was active from the Sengoku period to the early Edo period. Tadatsugu was highly respected by Ieyasu and demonstrated his strength in flood control, civil engineering, and Nitta development, and laid the foundation of the Edo shogunate based in Ina. Even today, the earthen mounds, moats, roads, etc. as they were at that time still exist, and the mansion is designated as a prefectural designated monument (historic site). ▼ Green Trust Conservation Site No. 13 "Musenyama, KDDI Forest" Musenyama, KDDI Forest is a conservation area with a rich Rich in nature environment, and deciduous broad-leaved forests centered on Quercus serrata grow naturally. It is the venue for the Sakura Festival, and many Cherry Blossom Viewers Visit in the Period of the Best time to visit. ▼ Cultural properties of Ina Town Ina Town is dotted with many cultural properties. As for the Representative, there are a number of cultural properties designated by the prefecture and the Town, such as the National Tangible Cultural Property (buildings) "Oshima Residence Main Building" and "Saito Residence Main Building", the "wooden Amitabha Buddha seated statue" of Saikoji Temple, which is a prefectural designated tangible cultural property (sculpture), and the Shiku portable shrine, which is a designated Town folk cultural property (tangible folklore), There are many. Thanks to the efforts of the local people, it remains today and has high historical value. These cultural properties are scattered throughout In the town, so you can enjoy historical exploration and cultural heritage tours. 【Specialty products of Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Wine The recommended Souvenirs for sightseeing in Ina Town are wine made from 100% Kyoho grapes and pears, which are specialty products of the Towns. It is characterized by a rich flavor and aroma, making it perfect to enjoy with Meals. ▼ Sake Another specialty product of Ina Town is Sake. It is a Sake that uses 100% of the Rice "Sai-no-Kagayaki" of the Ina Town Jade brand for the hanging Rice. Rice is characterized by a rich flavor that is condensed. Sake brewed by Kamigame Sake Brewery (Hasuda City), which is famous nationwide for making only pure rice sake. 【Events and Festivals in Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 ▼ Sakura Festival Held in every year at the cherry blossom trees in the Green Trust Conservation Area No. 13, a hidden Famous landmarks of cherry blossoms. On weekends during the festival, direct sales of agricultural products and various events are held. This place is called Musenyama because of the antennas of KDDI's predecessor Kokusai Telegraph Phone Co., Ltd., and although the number of cherry blossoms is small, the cherry trees, which are over 80 years old and have become huge trees, become a tunnel of about 200 meters, and those who visit are struck by the magnificent view. ▼ Rose Festival The Rose Festival, which is Held in in Chosei Seko Memorial Park during the Best time to visit of roses in May, is one of the Representative Events of Rose Town Ina Town. Colorful roses such as tree roses, vine roses, old roses, and English roses are in full bloom, and the park is enveloped in a sweet Aroma, making Visitors happy. On weekends, there are a lot of programs such as Rose Weddings and Mini Concerts. ▼ Ina Festival Held in every August at the Chosei Seko Memorial Park, the Ina Festival is a major summer event that attracts Families and tourists. There are also a lot of of stalls and stage events where you can enjoy traditional Drums, Bon Dancing, Local Specialty Products. Brilliant fireworks conclude the Ina Festival. ▼ Autumn Rose Festival ~Rose Festa~ Held in in late October, the Autumn Rose Festival is an Events where you can enjoy the beauty and aroma of roses. Autumn roses are said to have a small yellowtail but a strong aroma. Same as above the Spring Rose Festival, various rose-related Events, sales of Local vegetables, Stalls of various Bake Sale and Kitchen Car, and stage Events are held. 【Tourist Information of Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture】 Ina Town, Saitama Prefecture, is a charming Towns with beautiful Nature and rich history. Best regards for Best regards, as we will deliver attractive recommendations such as the history and nature of Ina Town, which is known as the town of roses, with good access from central Tokyo!

The 13th Azumino Kamiakari Bamboo Lantern Festival 2024 — Held over 6 days Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1 Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8 Around 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day Hotaka Shrine (about a 5-minute walk from Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line) Enjoy the gentle atmosphere of Hotaka Shrine, illuminated by about 10,000 bamboo lanterns Anyone may join the 4:00 p.m. lighting. Those who will light lanterns should bring a long-handled lighter Live performances take place at the Kagura Hall, and Azumino Terrace in the South Garden features food trucks and booths. In the North Garden, a special stage presents the traditional Hotaka dolls * Admission is free * Parking is limited; please use public transportation when possible

When I visited Shizuoka Prefecture, I happened to take a walk early in the morning and encountered a pleasant morning.

Photographed 10/19/24. On the first day of the Kawagoe Festival, it is a festival float of Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori in Nakahara Towns. The sky was suspicious.

A park in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture It was an old-fashioned small park, but it was a charming park with two large ginkgo trees on either side and seesaw

It was a large Persimmon tree that I happened to find in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it was 😋 an autumn persimmon that appeared in Japan folk tales, like the original scenery of nostalgic Japan

Shinyu Onsen (a limited partnership) has launched “Suwa Taisha Navi,” an on-site interactive guide for foreign visitors and domestic tourists. This on-site interactive guide for Suwa Taisha supports four languages—Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and French—and introduces the highlights of the four Suwa Taisha shrine sites (Honmiya, Maemiya, Harumiya, and Akimiya). The app's guide is Suwa City's official mascot, Suwa-hime (Princess Suwa), who provides narration for 84 points of interest—monuments and buildings—across the four shrines. Download the app and launch it on site to hear audio commentary. Locations where you've listened to the commentary will be marked with a fan icon. It will make a nice keepsake of your visit—please give it a try!

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinko Festival. It is the festival float of Ushiwakamaru in the former Town 1-chome.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinko Festival. It is a portable shrine (彦神, 姫神).

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Shinko Festival. Hiko Saruta is waving his hand. 👋

Autumn leaves have begun! Matsukawa Valleys in Takayama Village is a large area of Autumn leaves with plenty of attractions, from Kasadake at Elevation 2,000 meters to Yamada Hot Spring at Elevation 900 meters Autumn leaves front descends from high elevation to low Best time to visit forecast Near Mt. Kasa and Manza Pass (approx. 2,000m) October 18　 Near Yamada Ranch (about 1,500m) October 18 Near Shichimi Hot Spring and Goshiki Hot Spring (approx. 1,200m) October 21 Near Thunder Falls and Hachitaki (approx. 1,100m) October 23 Near Yamada Hot Spring (Takaibashi) (about 900m) October 25 As of 10/21, the area around Yamada Ranch is in Best time to visit Now it's time for the real work Please take a look at the colorful Autumn leaves

Gokase Winery Harvest Festival 2024 Yesterday, Sunday, October 20, following last week’s events, Gokase Winery held the "Gokase Winery Harvest Festival 2024" to celebrate the release on Saturday, October 19 of the 2024 vintage new wines 🍷🎉 Although the rain from the day before was gone and the sky cleared, it turned sharply cold from the morning, and as the name suggests the Wind Hall felt chilled by strong, cold breezes today 🥶💦 Still, the crowd warmed up with a lineup of lively, exciting stage programs 🤩✨ Taiko drumming, hula dance, singing, and a raffle… and the familiar Hikari hosted the event 💡 Her light, bright hosting energized the audience greatly 🥳 She was so busy she kept appearing on stage again and again 🤣🤣🤣 Food stalls offering pizza, sausages, Kitaura scallops (hiougi kai), and various sweets that paired well with the new wine filled the venue and kept everyone happy 🤤💕 The highlights were the sashimi servings of sakuramai kampachi and tuna 🐟🍴✨ Fresh sakuramai kampachi, alive that very morning, were filleted on site and served to attendees 😍 Sakuramai kampachi raised on nutrient-rich pomace—the leftover pressed grapes from winemaking at Gokase Winery—have no fishy odor and less of the greasy taste typical of farmed fish, making them especially delicious 🤤💡 Lines snaked through the venue for the kampachi and tuna 😳 I managed to grab some myself; it had no off-putting smell, a smooth, mellow texture, and was truly delicious 🥰 The finale featured the main guest, Reiwa’s Showa-era pop song young star Kokoro Umetani, on stage 🎤✨ Kokoro appeared in an outfit that matched the wine-themed atmosphere 🤩🍷 Despite her cute appearance, her powerful, glamorous voice stunned the audience 😳✨ Fans had come from afar, including from Saitama Prefecture, to support her 👏 With fans and townspeople together, the stage reached a spectacular peak of excitement 🎉🎉🎉 At last, the newly released Gokase wines are now available. Although the summer heat had raised concerns about the harvest, the tireless efforts of local grape growers paid off. They harvested higher-than-usual sugar levels and aroma, producing exceptionally fine grapes and very tasty wine 🥹👏 I haven’t had a chance to drink it yet, so I can’t wait to taste it 🍷✨ Everyone, please enjoy the season’s wines.

Photographed 10/14/24. It is the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is held as the Minamoto of the Kawagoe Festival.

The second day of the Kawagoe Festival has come to an end. These are the festival float of Kogitsunemaru in Saiwai Town and the festival float of Nasori in Nandori Towns.

It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the Senba Jiro Yasu family in Senba Towns. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I had an exorcism.

Photographed 10/19/24. Your friend is coming. 👋 It is a festival float of Iemitsu in Shintomi Town 1-chome.