Shibu Onsen, Nagano: Video Introduction This video, titled "Walking Around Shibu Onsen Hot Spring" (渋温泉の街並 : Walking Around Shibu Onsen Hot Spring), was uploaded by "Anna Film Production." The video features the streets of Shibu Onsen at night, accompanied by quiet music. Enjoy 9 minutes and 30 seconds of wonderful video that will make you feel as though you've traveled back in time. Features of Shibu Onsen, a Hot Spring in Nagano Prefecture Photo：Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen is a hot spring town located in Yamanouchi, Nagano, in Japan's Koshin'etsu region. It is said to have been one of the models for the internationally acclaimed animated film Spirited Away. The world illuminated by streetlights is an otherworldly place with a retro atmosphere. The atmospheric buildings and alleys are also very impressive. Shibu Onsen is a place where there are so many hot springs, that it's said that if you dig into the ground, hot water will start emerging immediately. It's also known as Gensen Oukoku (源泉王国, lit. "Kingdom of Hot Spring Sources") and boasts an abundance of hot springs with excellent quality, a rarity even in Nagano Prefecture. All ryokan and outdoor baths in Shibu feature 100% free-flowing hot-spring water. Each source has a different composition, with brownish, iron-rich water, cloudy water, greenish water, and clear, colorless water, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of colors and hot spring qualities. One of the attractions of Shibu Onsen is that visitors can both stay overnight or stop by during their travels for a one-day bathing experience and enjoy the footbaths. Experience Pure Bliss With a Tour of 9 Popular Hot Springs Photo：Hatsuyu, Shibu Onsen Shibu Onsen has nine outdoor hot springs that are used by the locals. Here are the names and benefits of each. No. 1 [Hatsuyu] Benefits: Good for the stomach No. 2 [Sasa no yu] Benefits: Good for eczema No. 3 [Wata no yu]: Benefits: Good for cuts, pimples, and promotes fertility No. 4 [Take no yu] Benefits: Good for gout No. 5 [Matsu no yu] Benefits: Good for spinal diseases No. 6 [Mearai no yu] Benefits: Good for eye diseases No. 7 [Nanakuri no yu] Benefits: Good for disorders related to emotional trauma No. 8 [Shinmeidaki no yu] Benefits: Good for women's diseases No. 9 [Shibu Oyu] Benefits: Good for childbirth, rheumatism, neuralgia If you stay at an inn in Shibu Onsen, you can borrow a special key that allows you to visit the nine outdoor hot springs for free. (For those visiting on a day-trip, only the 9th outdoor hot spring can be used). You can also collect stamps at each location on a special tenugui towel, and after doing so, if you pay a visit to Shibutaka Yakushi located at the top of 78 stone steps, it's said that your wishes will come true. It's also said to protect you from bad luck, provide blessings of safe child rearing, and bring you eternal youth. Events at Shibu Onsen Some of these events have been cancelled in recent years, but here is a partial list of events held at Shibu Onsen. ● Firefly Appreciation Party (蛍鑑賞会, Hotaru Kanshokai) This event allows visitors to view genji fireflies at Ishinoyu in Shiga Kogen by bus from Shibu Onsen. The fantastic atmosphere is enhanced by the light of the fireflies. ● Shibu Onsen Summer Festival Pedestrian Paradise (渋温泉夏祭り歩行者天国, Shibu Onsen Natsu Matsuri Hokosha Tengoku) This event is held every day from mid to late August. The cobblestone streets are closed to traffic and visitors can walk through the retro Showa-era streets while enjoying a variety of events. ● Charity Lantern Festival (チャリティー万灯会, Charity Manto-kai) A charity event held in May. Visitors light cup candles with their wishes written on them on the stone steps. The long staircase, beautifully illuminated, is a great photo spot and is sure to look good on Instagram as well. Summary of Shibu Onsen Photo：Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture As the model for the film Spirited Away, Shibu Onsen has a fantastic atmosphere. While walking through the streets of Shibu Onsen, visitors can enjoy onsen manju (hot spring buns), onsen tamago (hot spring eggs), and even shooting galleries. If you're tired from sightseeing, you can stop by for a footbath or enjoy the hot springs on a day-trip. If you want to enjoy the hot springs and do some sightseeing in the area, you can also book a relaxing stay at an inn. Experience the historic atmosphere of Shibu Onsen. When sightseeing in Nagano, be sure to stop by and enjoy a visit to the nine wonderful hot springs. 【Official Website】Shibu Onsen 【TripAdvisor】Shibu Onsen

長野県下高井郡山ノ内町が誇る志賀高原を堪能出来る動画をご紹介！ こちらの「【4K】志賀高原・大沼池」は、長野県下高井郡山ノ内町にある志賀高原の景色を4Kで堪能出来る動画です。 貴重な生態系と四季折々の美しい景色から、観光地にとどまらず日本の貴重な自然遺産です。 この記事では、そんな志賀高原において、ハイキングコースとして人気な大沼池について、主にご紹介いたします。 長野県おすすめ観光スポットの志賀高原！ 長野県でも随一の人気を誇る観光スポットの志賀高原では、四季折々の楽しみ方をすることが出来ます。 春は散歩をしながら美しい景色を、夏は数多くある池で釣りや様々なアクティビティを、秋は紅葉を楽しみながらアウトドア、冬は温泉巡りなんていうのも良いでしょう。 四季によって様々な楽しみ方を出来るのが、志賀高原の良いところと言えるでしょう。 志賀高原でのトレッキング観光の見所！ 志賀高原と言えば、大自然の雄大さと綺麗な景色を楽しみながらのトレッキングが人気なアクティビティです。 中でもおすすめなのが池めぐりコース。 ここでは池めぐりコースで堪能することが出来るインスタ映え間違い無しの場所について紹介します。 まずは前山リフトに乗りながら堪能できるのが前山山頂と前山湿原です。 リフトに揺られながら、自然ならではの雄大な絶景を楽しむことができます。 徒歩だと大変という家族連れの方やカップルにもおすすめです。 特に前山湿原では、湿原特有の様々な植物を見ることが出来ることで有名です。 次に長野県の歴史において深いつながりを持つ、様々な池を堪能出来るのがこの志賀山・裏志賀山です。 鬼の相撲場の池や、長野県では有名な黒姫伝説とも繋がっている黒姫池等、由緒正しい池を目で肌で楽しむことが出来ます。 最後に志賀高原に来たからには外せないであろう観光スポットが、この大沼池です。 火山のせき止め湖とされており、周囲5.5㎞が志賀高原に囲まれている、志賀高原では一番大きな湖となっています。 大沼池は、黒姫池と同じく、黒姫伝説と深い繋がりを持っている池で、長野県の歴史とは切っても切り離せない深い関係があります。 歴史的な観点からは勿論のこと、水の美しさ、自然の雄大さ。そして池にポツンと佇む鳥居はインスタ映えすること間違い無し。 本でも有数の景色なので、ぜひ足を運んで頂きたい場所となっています。 この大沼池周辺にはレストハウスも存在しており、無料で提供されているので、疲れた足をそこで休めるのも良いでしょう。 志賀高原の観光の紹介まとめ 志賀高原は日本らしさ溢れる自然いっぱいの絶景を堪能することが出来る観光スポットとなっています。 みなさんも志賀高原の豊かな自然を肌で感じにきてはいかがでしょうか？

A Look at Shiga Kogen! This video, titled "Shigakogen PV 2019," released by the "Shiga Kogen Cableway Association," is an introductory video of the Shiga Kogen Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture. Shiga Kogen is a plateau in the central area of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, located in Yamanochi, Shimotakai, Nagano and has an elevation of more than 2,000 meters. It is known as one of the largest ski resort areas in Japan and has also been designated as UNESCO Eco Park. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort was also the first ski resort in Japan to have a ski lift installed. After that, a new pulse gondola, snowboard slopes, and a snow park were installed, and it became a Mecca for winter sports in the Chubu region. A Look at the Shiga Kogen Ski Resort Featured in the Video Source :YouTube screenshot At the Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, there are 18 courses. They are as follows: ・Sun Valley Ski Area [Video 0:03] ・Maruike Ski Area [Video 0:07] ・Hasuike Ski Area [Video 0:10] ・Giant Ski Area [Video 0:14] ・Ichinose Family Ski Area [Video 0:17] ・Ichinose Diamond Ski Area [Video 0:21] ・Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area [Video 0:25] ・Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area [Video 0:29] ・Higashidateyama Ski Area [Video 0:33] ・Nishidateyama Ski Area [Video 0:36] ・Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area [Video 0:40] ・Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area [Video 0:44] ・Terakoya Ski Area [Video 0:47] ・Okushiga Ski Area [Video 0:51] ・Yakebitaiyama Ski Area (Yakebitaiyama) [Video 0:55] ・Kumanoyu Ski Area [Video 0:59] ・Yokoteyama Ski Area [Video 1:03] ・Shibutoge Ski Area [Video 1:06] Sightseeing at Shiga Kogen During Summer and Autumn Photo：Jigokudani Hot Springs Shiga Kogen is great not only for winter, as shown in the video, but also for hiking/trekking during spring and summer and in autumn when the leaves change color. There are mountain trails, promenades, and campgrounds so you can enjoy relaxing activities in the great outdoors. At Shiga Kogen, you'll see natural phenomena related to volcanoes, weather, and water conditions, such as the Jigokudani Hot Springs at Shibutoge which has been designated a national natural monument, or the branches of the deciduous broad-leaf trees that are prone to the formation of rime. Shiga Kogen is also getting attention as a habitat for animals such as stoats, Asian black bears, Japanese serow, and golden eagles, as well as plants such as beech and oak trees. At Shiga Kogen, there's also the Prince Hotel and other charming onsen (hot springs) to enjoy. Here we'll list a few of them. ・Kumanoyu Onsen ・Kidoike Onsen ・Kumanoyu Hotaru Onsen ・Shigayama Onsen ・Takamagahara Onsen ・Makuiwa Onsen ・Maruike/Hasuike Onsen Summary of Shiga Kogen Photo：Shiga Kogen Shiga Kogen is an attractive tourist spot where you can enjoy different scenery in every season. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort also has a ski school and equipment rental plans, so even beginners can easily try out to the slopes. We recommend checking directions and price information beforehand and also checking the snowfall using the live cameras as well. 【Official Website】Shiga Kogen Ski Resort https://www.shigakogen-ski.com/en