Omihachiman is a historic town that flourished as a merchant town during the Edo period, and is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy strolling around with its traditional buildings and charming, beautiful scenery. As the culmination of our trip around Lake Biwa, let's enjoy the autumn foliage while strolling along the Hachiman Canal and through the old town...
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ⑦ "A Stroll Around Lake Biwa from Hotel du Lac and Tea Time Vol. 4"
Located in the northern part of Shiga Prefecture, on the shores of Lake Biwa, L'Hôtel Du Lac is a luxurious auberge popular for its facilities where guests can spend special moments with their beloved dogs. Check-in...
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip⑥ "Breakfast at SOWER, the restaurant attached to Hotel du Lac Vol.3"
A refreshing morning awaits at L'Hôtel Du Lac, an auberge nestled on the shores of Lake Biwa in northern Shiga Prefecture. Notice regarding the operating hours of L'Hôtel Du Lac and Restaurant SOWER...
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ④ "Auberge L'Hôtel du Lac, nestled on the shores of Lake Biwa Vol.1"
Located in the northern part of Shiga Prefecture, on the shores of Lake Biwa, is the auberge "L'Hôtel Du Lac." Notice regarding the operating hours of L'Hôtel Du Lac and Restaurant SOWER: The restaurant within L'Hôtel Du Lac...
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ③ "Namiki Cafe Metasequoia: Terrace Lunch with a Panoramic View of the Tree-lined Street"
Located next to the Metasequoia Avenue in Makino Highlands, Shiga Prefecture, is the "Namiki Cafe Metasequoia," a cafe offering panoramic views of the tree-lined avenue. The terrace seating is dog-friendly, and with the Metasequoia Avenue stretching out before you, it's highly recommended during pleasant weather.
...Shiga/Lake Biwa Birthday Trip ②: "Metasequoia Avenue: Entering the autumn foliage season with 500 giant trees changing color"
The Metasequoia Avenue, a popular tourist spot in Shiga Prefecture, is a place I highly recommend visiting during the upcoming autumn foliage season. Along the approximately 2.4km road from Makino Pick Land to Makino Plateau, about 500 metasequoia trees are planted, offering refreshing greenery in spring and summer, and a spectacular display of autumn colors...
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa⑤ "Kumoba Pond, affectionately known as Swan Lake, ranks highly in the national autumn foliage rankings"
My birthday trip in early November 2022 was a journey to see the autumn foliage in Karuizawa. One of the main purposes of this trip was to see the autumn leaves, and I arrived at Kumoba Pond (KUM...), a famous spot for autumn leaves that ranks number one in Nagano Prefecture and among the top nationwide.
...Birthday Trip in Karuizawa ② Yamanashi "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge" Enjoy the deepening autumn mountains with a 360° panoramic view
A 15-minute drive from the Nagasaka Interchange on the Chuo Expressway takes you to the "Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi" bridge, also known as the "yellow bridge," which spans the Kawamata River Valley on the Kiyosato Kogen Road. The view from there, with the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background, is a panoramic vista of nature! Beyond the bridge (on the Kiyosato side) is the free "Yatsugatake...".
...Birthday trip in Karuizawa ① Yamanashi "GOOD DINER INN COPAIN Hokuto Branch" Terrace lunch where dogs are allowed
Every year, I take a birthday trip in November for my birthday. Due to the pandemic, I couldn't travel abroad, and for the past few years, I've been hesitant to travel at all. Last year, I went on a trip to Atami to enjoy the hot springs, and this year I went to Karuizawa to enjoy the autumn foliage! My family has also experienced the effects of COVID-19...
...Enjoy viewing the autumn foliage along the Sumatakyo Promenade, a loop that takes approximately 90 minutes, passing by the Dream Suspension Bridge in Sumatakyo.
The scenery and magnificent nature of Sumata Gorge, selected as one of Japan's 100 Natural Wonders to Preserve in the 21st Century and one of the 100 New Tourist Destinations in Japan, are truly breathtaking. In autumn, the leaves of the trees turn a vibrant red and yellow, allowing visitors to enjoy the delicate beauty of the autumn foliage amidst the grandeur of nature. The best time to visit is usually from late October to January...
...A popular spot for viewing autumn leaves! Korankei Gorge, formed by the Tomoe River, is once again ablaze with the magnificent crimson colors of its 4,000 maple trees.
Korankei Gorge, located in Asuke-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, is a valley formed by the Tomoe River, a tributary of the Yahagi River, and boasts the top spot in the popularity ranking of autumn foliage spots in the Tokai region. Every year from November 1st to December 1st, the "Korankei Maple Festival" is held, a tradition that has continued since 1950...
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