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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 | 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.

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

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.

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

October2026October 2026silver grassAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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 | 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)

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)

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.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano 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)

Alps Azumino National Park | Adorable Pink Cosmos

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, focusing on several pink cosmos flowers blooming beautifully, so that their shape and color are clearly visible.

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

The Village of Red Soba | Red Soba Fields and a Crowd of People

This photo was taken at the Red Soba Village in Nagano Prefecture to capture the panoramic view of the vast red soba fields and the many people enjoying the red soba flowers.

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

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Foliage Beginning to Change Color

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where the trees are gradually beginning to change color, signaling the start of the fall foliage season.

October2026October 2026Alps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Autumn leaves (various)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | The Shrine Grounds Viewed Through Dedicated Lanterns

This photo was taken at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City). I focused on the rows of votive lanterns near the shrine so that the scene inside the shrine grounds could be seen through them.

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)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink Dahlias That Let Light Shine Through

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, where I used the sunlight to capture the light shining through the petals of a beautifully shaped pink dahlia.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Round White and Purple Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, capturing a round dahlia with a mix of white and purple from the front to highlight its distinctive flower shape.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink Dahlias Glowing in the Afternoon Sun

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden and captures the sight of beautifully blooming pink dahlias bathed in the afternoon sun, their petals glowing brightly.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | White and Pink Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to capture the beautiful white and pink dahlias blooming sideways, so that their shape is clearly visible.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Dahlia Flower Beds and the House Across the Valley

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, capturing the flowerbeds filled with colorful dahlias, with the house across the valley in the background.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Maple Leaves Just Beginning to Turn Color

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures the sight of maple trees beginning to show faint signs of autumn color, with red and yellow hues gradually mingling among the green leaves.

October2026October 2026leaves turning redAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)