Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Salvia and Kochia on the Stairs

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures a scene featuring autumnal plants—such as salvia, gomphrena, and kochia—spreading out across the steps.

October2026October 2026kochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)salviaAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

The Village of Red Soba | Autumn Pampas Grass Blooming in the Red Soba Fields

This photo was taken at Aka Soba no Sato in Nagano Prefecture. I moved closer to the autumnal pampas grass growing in the middle of a field of red buckwheat and took a close-up shot to capture the beauty of the plumes.

October2026October 2026blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)buckwheat flowerThe Village of Red SobaNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Pale Apricot-Colored Cosmos

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and shows the Apricotta cosmos flower—known for its soft hues—from the side so that the shape of the flower is clearly visible.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Flower Fields of Kochia and Salvia

This photo captures the entire flower field at the Alps Azumino National Park, where various plants that add color to the fall season—such as kochia, salvia, cosmos, and gomphrena—are blooming beautifully.

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Alps Azumino National Park | A flower cart on the lawn

This photo was taken at the National Alps Azumino Park and shows a beautiful flower cart decorated with colorful flowers sitting on the green lawn.

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The Village of Red Soba | A Scene of Red Soba Fields and Pampas Grass

This photo was taken at Aka-Soba no Sato in Nagano Prefecture from a slight distance, offering a view of the vast field of red buckwheat and showing the pampas grass growing near its center.

October2026October 2026blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)buckwheat flowerThe Village of Red SobaNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | A Mix of Three Types of Cosmos

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and shows a field of cosmos flowers where several varieties—including "Dwarf," "Carpet Red," and "Golden Yellow"—bloom together.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Fields of Cosmos and Kochia Flowers

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park; I focused on the cosmos blooming in the foreground while also capturing the flowers in the background—including kochia, salvia, and gomphrena.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Yellow Cosmos Through the Salvia

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park; it shows the vibrant yellow cosmos blooming in the background, seen through the beautiful gomphrena blooming in the foreground.

October2026October 2026cosmosglobe amaranthAlps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

The Village of Red Soba | Close-up Photo of a Red Soba Flower

This photo was taken at Akasoba no Sato in Nagano Prefecture; I got up close to the flowers to capture a close-up shot that clearly shows the color and shape of the small, beautifully blooming red buckwheat flowers.

October2026October 2026blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)buckwheat flowerThe Village of Red SobaNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Pampas Grass Blooming Along the Park Paths

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park. I focused on capturing the autumn pampas grass growing around the park while keeping in mind how the path running through the park extends into the distance.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Yellow Cosmos and Salvia (Red Salvia)

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I carefully arranged the flowers—yellow cosmos, red salvia, and purple gladiolus—to showcase their beautiful colors.

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Alps Azumino National Park | A Single Pink Cosmos Blooming Among the Yellow Ones

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures the striking sight of a single pink cosmos blooming amidst a sea of yellow cosmos.

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The Village of Red Buckwheat | A Side View of Red Buckwheat Flowers

This photo was taken at Akasoba no Sato in Nagano Prefecture from the side to capture the shape of the pink akasoba flowers and the appearance of their stems.

October2026October 2026blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)buckwheat flowerThe Village of Red SobaNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Silver grass glistening in the sunlight against a blue sky

This photo was taken at the National Alps Azumino Park and captures the combination of the bright, sunlit pampas grass plumes and the blue sky stretching out in the background.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Yellow Cosmos Blooming Against the Blue Sky

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, featuring bright yellow cosmos as the main subject, from an angle that makes the flowers appear to be reaching toward the blue sky.

October2026October 2026cosmosAlps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | The Dahlia Garden and the Alps

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden from a vantage point on a hill, capturing both the entire garden with its beautifully blooming dahlias and the majestic Alps stretching out in the distance.

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Alps Azumino National Park | Pink and White Cosmos with a Translucent Sheen

This photo captures a beautiful autumn scene at the Alps Azumino National Park, where sunlight shines through the delicate pink and white petals of cosmos flowers.

October2026October 2026cosmosAlps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | Large Banners and a Torii Gate

This photo was taken at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) and shows the entrance to the shrine grounds, with the large banner and torii gate standing at the main entrance as the focal point.

October2026October 2026Highlights and Photo Spots at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | A Shrine Known for Its Beautiful Torii Gates and Dedicated LanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Salvia and Yellow Cosmos

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I composed the shot to take advantage of the arrangement of the purple gladiolus and yellow cosmos, creating a sense of depth in the flower field.

October2026October 2026cosmosglobe amaranthAlps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)