The Excitement of Autumn Festivals and the Joy of Abundant Harvest. A Complete Guide to Toon City's Traditional October Events and Autumn Activities

Every autumn, many spectators from within and outside Ehime visit, cheering at their incredible size.

An Ehime autumn tradition of gathering around a pot outdoors while admiring the full moon. Toon City's Imotaki uses delicious, sweet, and fluffy taro, a local specialty. It's the perfect autumn feast to enjoy with family and friends while feeling the pleasant river breeze.

A traditional festival celebrating the autumn harvest, held simultaneously at various shrines in the Kawauchi and Shigenobu areas. In addition to the magnificent parade of portable shrines, the highlight is the dedication of beautiful "Lion Dances" (Shishimai), each district showcasing unique costumes and powerful movements.

The vast flower fields south of Lespedeza City are filled with approximately 1 million delicate pink and white cosmos flowers in autumn. It's a representative autumn scenic spot in Toon City, perfect to visit in conjunction with the Moon Viewing Festival or the Giant Pumpkin Carnival.

A magnificent waterfall with a 96m drop, selected as one of the "88 Views of Shikoku." Around mid-November, the trees surrounding the waterfall turn red and yellow, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful contrast between the white cascading water and the autumn foliage.

A once-a-year grand exhibition showcasing Toon City's delicious gourmet foods, local specialties, and fresh agricultural products. With performances on a special stage and various hands-on booths, it's an event that adults and children alike can enjoy all day long.