Magan takes off all at once at sunrise This is "Izunuma", which straddles Kurihara City and Tome City in Miyagi Prefecture, and is a wild bird spot famous for the large number of magan geese flying in from the end of October every year. In particular, "Izunuma and Uchinuma" are said to be the best migratory bird flying places in Japan, where about 80% of the geese that come to Japan spend. It is especially famous for its early morning flight and evening roosting, and the scenery is so spectacular that it is popular with non-birdwatchers.

Chusonji Temple, one of the most popular temples in Tohoku It is a temple of the Tendai sect Tohoku Daihonzan located in Hiraizumi Town, Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture. In 2011, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Chusonji Temple is famous for its gorgeous golden hall, but there are many other attractions such as Benkei-do, Yakushi-do, and Hondo. 　 By the way, the photo is "Benzaitendo" in the precincts of Chusonji Temple. It is said that it was donated in 1705 by Senhime of the Sendai feudal lord Date Tsunamura. This is a famous photo spot that is crowded with photographers.

"Ginzan Onsen" where you can enjoy Taisho romantic buildings and hot spring district in each of the four seasons It is a hot spring village located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It seems that there are more foreign tourists than Japanese now, and this nostalgic sight is irresistible to foreigners.

Houmei Shiju Hachitaki Falls at the entrance of Sakunami Onsen called Sendai's Okuzashiki. Waterfalls of various sizes are lined up, and it is said that the name comes from the sound of the "phoenix", which is said to be a legendary bird. The autumn leaves and fresh greenery are truly spectacular.

A standard spot for autumn leaves representing Miyagi Prefecture "Naruko Gorge" Especially popular is the colorful autumn leaves seen from "Ofukasawa Bridge". Furthermore, there is a tunnel of the JR Rikuu East Line on the precipitous cliff in the autumn leaves, and you can see the train running through the autumn leaves. During the autumn foliage season, the train runs slowly for passengers, so if the timing is right, you can take a picture of the train the moment it exits the tunnel.

The carpet of the gods of Mount Kurikoma It was said that it was not good this year, but not at all It was so beautiful that I was impressed, and I enjoyed it for 6 hours until I climbed up and down. There are several climbing routes, but the one that is easier from the Miyagi Prefecture side is the central route. The other Higashikurikoma route will be muddy, so be careful.

At Adachigahara Furusato Park in Fukushima Prefecture It's like I'm not 😃 hiding

Located in the northern part of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, "Haguroyama Park" This is a continuation of what we post last time. I hope you can see it.

The mid-autumn moon of 2023 is September 29 This year, I saw the moonrise at "Nishigyo-no-Matsu Park" in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This is an attractive place where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

red spider liliies blooms around the time of autumn. Located in the northern part of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, "Haguroyama Park" is In the second half of September, the red spider liliies blooms and the entire mountain is dyed a fantastic and bewitching red. Many people from inside and outside the prefecture come to see it, and it seems that they are drawn in by its bewitching brilliance.

The golden rice terraces that make you feel the arrival of autumn are just about to be harvested. This is a terraced rice field protected in an area called "Kitaura Safety Temple" that spreads out in the mountainous area of Oga City, Akita Prefecture. Beyond the terraced rice fields, you can see the mountains of the "Three Mountains of Oga (Mayama, Motoyama, and Mt. Momu)", and clean spring water flows from the mountains, moistening the terraced rice fields and producing delicious rice. I'm looking forward to the delicious rice~.

Rows of cherry blossom trees in the exhibition area of Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Prefecture Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Akita Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 8 That's it for the photo post. It was a charming and wonderful Bon Odori that made me want to go see it again next year.

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 7

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 6

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 5

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 4

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishiba Onnai Bon Odori" Part 3

Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture's "Nishimaonnai Bon Odori" Part 2 This is a continuation of the previous post.

Located in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, Nishi Baonnai Bon Odori is a summer festival with a history and tradition of more than 700 years, which is counted as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan along with the Gujo Odori of Gifu Prefecture and the Awa Odori of Tokushima Prefecture. The venue is Nishimaonnai Honmachi Street, which is the central village of Ugo Town, and it is a bon event held for 3 days from August 16th ~ 18th every year. It was mysterious and gorgeous to see dancers dressed in distinctive torioi hats (knitted hats), colorful and beautifully stitched kimonos and yukatas, dancing gracefully to the beating of taiko drums and songs. Especially this year, as it was the first regular event in four years, people from outside the town were able to participate in the dance, and many people from inside and outside the prefecture came to see it. Photos of the festival will continue after this, but I hope you can see it.

The Sendai Tanabata Festival concludes the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. Colorful streamers can be seen in the arcades in the center of Sendai City and throughout the city, giving you a cool summer feeling. This year, which was held normally for the first time since 2019, infection control measures have been greatly relaxed, The scenery of many tourists wading through the streamers has returned to the central shopping street.

Takekoma Shrine, located in the center of Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a venerable Inari shrine that is counted as one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan. Every year from July ~ the end of August, "Summer Visits" are held here, and during the period, glass wind chimes and original wind chimes of white foxes are displayed on the approach to the shrine grounds, and summer attire that feels cool is applied. The wind chimes swaying in the wind play a summery tone, so you will feel cool.

It is Lake Shirakawa in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The early morning submerged forest, canoeing, and morning haze were very refreshing. I aimed for reflection, but it didn't work because of the wind. I'm looking forward to next year!!

It is a "Shorakuji Temple" located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The temple is not very conspicuous, but in early summer, thanks to the beautiful blue autumn leaves that cover the mountain gate, it is a pleasant place to see the sun shining through the trees.

A phantom hot spring village Yamagata Ginzan Onsen If you are a hot spring lover or photographer, you should visit Japan's scenic hot spring village at least once! The scenery that appears deep in the mountains makes you forget the cold. It was (^^) a breathtakingly beautiful view

From Inaniwa, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, I got lost on the chot road on the way to Nikaho City and happened to meet along Route 312. (Near Yachisawa Pasture) The road here is narrow and runs on gravel roads. Suddenly, a "swamp" appears, and beyond that, "Mt. Chokai" can be seen, and I was surprised at the wonderful location. Of course, this is my first time here. I immediately set the camera on a tripod and started shooting. It is good for shooting Mt. Chokai and reflections, but be careful because there is a power line at the top and it goes into the viewfinder. Is it this year's theme "hidden gem sightseeing spots in Japan"? There was no one.