Fukushima
2021.10.21
The autumn colors of the Grandeco Resort in Bandai Asahi National Park have begun in late September.
From the top of the ropeway to the middle, the red autumn leaves of poison ivy and the yellow autumn leaves of beech and larch contrast.
From the middle to the foot of the mountain, the autumn leaves of deciduous pine are the main, and you can also see the autumn leaves of Acer tschonoskii.
A lot of Arasunasawayama Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture
About 40 minutes by bus from JR Inawashiro Station on the Ban-Etsusai Line / About 30 minutes by car from the Ban-etsu Expressway Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC
Around the marsh, the “Dekodaira Marsh Course” (20 minutes one way from the mountaintop station) has a wooden path that surrounds the marsh.
The best time to see lacquer tree, maple, and viburnum furcatum is at the end, and the autumn leaves are now in full bloom.
At the “Hyakunuki Shimizu Course” (60 minutes one way from the mountaintop station) where you can enjoy the Onogawa spring water, which is one of the 100 famous waters, the autumn leaves of the beech virgin forest along the way are in full bloom.
The golden trees that surround 360 degrees are a masterpiece.
Mid-October is the peak season. Since there are many fallen leaves and it is slippery, please come with athletic shoes and mountain climbing shoes.
【Best time to see】
| Foothills: | Mid to late October |
|---|---|
| mountainside: | Early to late October |
| Mountain peak: | Early to mid October |
* If it is as usual, you can see it within the period, but the best time to see it may shift depending on the weather conditions.
【Business content】
| Service period: | Until November 3, 2021 |
|---|---|
| business hours: | From 8:30 to 16:15 (last uphill 16:00) |
| Round-trip fare: | Junior high school students and above 1,800 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 1,400 yen, pets 800 yen |
At the mountaintop station restaurant “Buna Buna” at an altitude of 1,390m, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Bandai and Urabandai.
As a “pizza in the sky” baked in a stone oven, “Mushroom and Teriyaki Chicken Truffle Sauce Pizza”, which is a combination of mushrooms and teriyaki chicken.
You can enjoy the appetizing ramen “Gran Chinese noodles” with a mixed soup of salt and soy sauce.
In addition, the water used for “ice temperature aged coffee” and cooking is the spring water of the Ono River, which has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Waters.
The official online store of “Arita porcelain kiln-Fukagawa Seiji” has been renewed
Kansai debuted “Osaka Winter Camp Screen” digital assumption restoration
“NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara, Takehara, Sakishio-machi” Former Morikawa Residence, an Important Cultural Property, is now used as the front desk, club lounge, and café open to non-hotel guests.
“Special Room Service” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the hotel will start on October 1st Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel
[Tokyo Summerland Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain] Hydrangea Festival 2023 held
“Arabian Night Afternoon Tea” held at ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
