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Nagiso Tourism Association
24 days ago
Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nagiso Tourism Association. Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture is a town of about 3,600 people in the southwestern part of Nagano Prefecture. 94% of the town is forested, of which about 70% is national forest. It is formed in seven regions: Yogawa, Northern part (Kakizore), Midono, Tsumago, Araragi, Hirose, and Tadachi. In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce plenty of the charms of Nagiso Town, so please enjoy it! ◆History of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Nagiso Town flourished during the Edo period as a Shukuba-machi on the Nakasendo Highway connecting Kyoto and Edo. In "Tsumago juku" and "Midono juku", where travelers interacted and culture blossomed, the Old streets of that time still remain. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ 【Tenpaku azalea colony】 Located in Tenpaku Park, it is a large communities of Mitsuba azaleas designated as a natural monument of the town. Best time to visit in Spring, 400 azalea plants dye the garden beautiful pink and white. Since it is located on a hill in the park, you can overlook Kiso Komagatake and other places. 【Tsumago Yado Preservation District】 Maintenance as the 42nd Shukuba from Edo on the Nakasendo Road, it still retains strong faces of the Edo period. In 1976, it was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. At Wakihonjin Okuya, you can also experience the life of the past by the sunken hearth. Walking through the Old streets allows you to feel the romance of a timeless journey. 【Kakizore Canyon (Oyster each keikoku)】 It is said to be one of the most beautiful Valleys in Kisoji. Azaleas and rhododendrons in Spring and autumn leaves can be enjoyed throughout the year. Use the nature trails and promenades along the Valleys to see the granite hollowed-out Ushigataki Waterfall and Kirigataki Waterfall. 【Tadachi Waterfall】 The "Uru Falls", "Rasen Falls", "Senshin Falls", "Kirigataki Waterfall", "Tenga Falls", "Fudo Falls", and "Somen Waterfall" that span the canyon of the Otaki River are collectively called Tadachi Waterfall. In 1990, it was recognized as a 100 best waterfalls in Japan and in 2020 it was designated as a Central Alps National Park. 【Yogawa Michi】 The Yogawa Michi was built as a detour when the Nakasendo Road became impassable due to the flooding of the Kiso River. The moss-covered forest road with stones and bamboo bushes beside the highway is a great Hiking Course. 【Momosuke Bridge】 Completed in 1922, more than 100 years ago, it is the largest wooden bridge in Japan with a total length of 247 meters. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1994 【Mt. Nagiso】 Mt. Nagiso, with an elevation of 1,677 meters, was a mountain of Mountain asceticism in ancient times. The mountain trail offers steep slopes, gentle slopes, and chain grounds. It is popular as a mountain where you can easily climb on a day trip. ◆Specialty products of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Surrounded by forests, Nagiso Town has long been home to wooden crafts. The traditional technique of carving wooden boards and logs with a potter's wheel while rotating them with a Nagiso wheel is carefully made one by one by craftsmen. It fascinates many people with its delicate beauty made with craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to generation. ◆Festivals and events in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ 【Tadachi Hanauma Festival】 At the festivals held every year in October to give thanks for the bountiful harvest of five grains, three Kiso horses decorated with saddles slowly parade through the town. In 1993, it was designated as an Intangible folk cultural asset of Nagano Prefecture ◆Tourist Information of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Nagiso Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive area with its magnificent natural scenery and rich history. Please spend a memorable time in the beautiful nature and history of Nagiso Town. Best regards for COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out Recommendations and Latest Information on Nagiso Town.
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Chiba City Tourism Association
24 days ago
Japanese Garden "Mihamaen" A Japanese Garden in Makuhari Seaside Park with an area of about 1.6 hectares. In the pond spring circulation Garden, mountains, rivers, seas, forests, etc. are expressed, and you can fully enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. It has a reputation for being able to easily experience Japanese culture. At the authentic tea house "Shoreitei", which is built in a number of strange houses, you can overlook the proud Garden and spend a relaxing time while enjoying seasonal Japanese sweets from Chiba long-established stores and matcha tea (for a fee) from long-established stores in Kyoto. You can also enjoy the experience of feeding beautiful carp that swim gracefully in the pond in the garden. (Paid / Closed in winter) In addition, there are plenty of events where you can easily experience Japanese culture. A variety of events are held, such as koto concerts and guided tours of gardens and tea rooms, so if you would like to participate, please check the official website. If you are staying near Kaihin Makuhari Station, it is within walking distance, so please extend your visit! ■ Business hours: 8:00-17:00 ■ Closed: Yes (please check the website) Fee: ・Admission fee: 100 yen for Adult, 50 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students * If you are 65 years old or older, admission is free upon presentation of your ID. * Matcha (with Japanese sweets) 700 yen for 1 cup (sweets change depending on the season) ■ Access: By < train> About a 10-minute walk from the south exit of Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line <By car> (From Tokyo) Approximately 7 minutes after exiting the Higashi-Kando "Wangan Narashino IC"         About 5 minutes after exiting the Higashikando "Wangan Chiba IC" (from the Chiba direction) ■Address: 2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City
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Suwa Tourism Association
25 days ago
Finally, on April 1, 2024, the Suwa Lake Cycling Road was completed. The circumference of Suwa Lake is about 16 km. It is a lake that has been loved by locals for a long time. When I was in the sixth grade of elementary school, I remember the first time I rode a bicycle around Suwa Lake with a friend. I think the locals have an episode of their first circumnavigation of Suwa Lake. In addition, I think that it will be a newly maintenance cycling road that is easy to ride by bicycle and has a nice scenery. On holidays when the weather is nice, the excitement will increase!   "No, no, I'm going to have a bicycle from now on..." "What kind of bicycle should I use now?" If you are wondering "What is an electrically power assisted bicycle?", Why don't you take this opportunity to relax around Lake Suwa Lake with your family and friends on a rental cycle around Lake Suwa Lake? * Regular holidays, business hours, etc. please check each website. ・Activity Base Cogue ・JBT Suwa visit rental cycle ・Suwa Lake Bicycle Rental ・SUWA Glass Village   Electrically power assisted bicycles can easily climb Slope! You can also go to that Famous Tateishi Park and the Kirigamine Highlands, which Suwa is proud of, by bicycle!! Taking the opportunity of the completion of this Suwa Lake Cycling Road, why don't you use your own bicycle to cycle around Suwa Lake or rent an electrically assisted bicycle and challenge yourself to go around Lake Suwa Lake and Kirigamine Highlands? If you get tired, there are parks, cafes, and foot baths, and ♪ I don't think you can find such a blessed environment in Japan. There are cafes and parks along the cycling path, but there are not many foot baths! I think. Use the foot bath easily as long as you have a towel. It will blow away your ♨ tiredness And Swaichi! Did you know? If you go around Suwa Lake by bicycle, take a picture of the three spots of Suwa, Shimosuwa, and Okaya with your smartphone, go to the tourist information center of each city (Kamisuwa Station, Shimosuwa Station, Okaya Station) by yourself and show the photos of the three spots, you will receive a Swaichi certificate and a commemorative badge (you cannot choose the color)! Please try it with your children and friends. A testament to the circumnavigation of Suwa Lake and a commemorative swaichi! Challenges are also recommended. ※ Photo courtesy of Activity Base Cogue The seventh photo is one of my favorite scenic Spot!! Look for it!
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Suwa Tourism Association
25 days ago
Nagikama Shrine ⛩ The other day, I went to visit the Yabukama Shrine in Kirigamine for the first time. Last year, I heard Torii (shrine gate) ⇒ that there was a "Nagikama Shrine" that had been changed to a wooden stone monument, and I was originally thinking of going there because of the thaw, and I decided to go with the words of my wife, who loves Kirigamine. As a lover of pillars, I have come to like visiting shrines and other places, and I have always wanted to go to the Yabukama Shrine, so I thought I finally had the opportunity to go to Kirigamine with my camera.  I parked my car in the parking lot under the ski resort and headed towards the glider pavilion as I heard from an acquaintance, but I was not confident and was nervous, and there was a small sign in front of the glider pavilion that said ⇒ Yagikama Shrine 0.5 km, so I headed there. I felt that it was surprisingly far away. Together with his two children and his wife, he walked for a few minutes while touching the nature of Kirigamine. I could see the stone monument of the Nagikama Shrine. Since it is a shrine, the Torii (shrine gate) is more chic, but this is also a stone monument and it is quaint!! I thought. The approach road was also paved with wood chips, and it was very beautiful and maintained and easy to walk. When I arrived at the Shrine, there was a breathtaking view... For the first time in a long time, I couldn't suppress my excitement. The fact that the day I visit was sunny was also α to the superb view, and it was wonderful!! The Suwa Basin spreads out below, Lake Suwa Lake stands very beautifully, the Central Alps are in front, the Northern Alps are on the right, the Southern Alps are on the left, Mt. Fuji is on the side, and Yatsugatake is behind the left. Isn't there a shrine in Japan where you can see the mountains like this? I think so!! 🏔 As a self-proclaimed hunter of Suwa City's spectacular scenery, this spectacular view immediately became a ranker!! Tateishi Park also overlooks Suwa-no-Taira and has a very good view, but this one has an indescribable beauty because the Elevation Gari even higher. I post that this is not only in my heart!! The shuin stamps is new, and if you are visiting the shrine of Suwa, please stop by when you come to Kirigamine!! If it's sunny, I don't think you'll regret it! ・ God of worship Kenmikata Ōkami (also known as Osuwa-sama : Takeminakata God of valor, fertility of five grains, etc.)  ・ Daisen Ōkami (Ōyamatsumi : As the god of industry and shipping, as well as the god of sake dissolution, the ancestor of sake brewing) ・ Ashinazuchi Tema Milk Ōkami (Tenazuchi) ⇐ Parents of Kushinada Hime (Kushinada Hime : Susanoo's wife) Here, the Dedication of the Nagi Sickle (a sacred vessel shaped like a sickle) found in the former Motomisayama Ruins is dedicated. The scythe is struck on the pillar after the main pillar has been determined. It is said that it is only hammered on the pillars of the Suwa Grand Shrine Upper Shrine, which is a strange thing. The shape is a sickle shaped like the head of a male chicken, which is also the "sacred weapon" of Suwa Grand Shrine. The sickle is enshrined in the Shrine, so please take a look along with the superb view. Suwa Grand Shrine also has a nagikamamori ♪
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Suwa Tourism Association
25 days ago
Big NEWS!!! Suwa Gokura's "Very Raku Set" will Gari renewed and will be 🍶 on sale from April 1, 2024 ~!! In the previous set, you can enjoy tasting 4~5 kinds of sake at each sake brewery, and a special drawstring bag and glass are set. Super popular project Gari New Open!! In the renewed version, each Gozo's original special sticker is added, and there is a mount on it, and it looks like Gozo's shuin stamp books! It is also suitable for inbound (foreign tourists), and you can use Digital Maps (Japanese, English, Chinese) as a purchase Privileges. This Digital Map also includes Tourist Information, evacuation sites, and disaster prevention Information around Kamisuwa Station!! It's been pretty powerful! And it's ♪ unbearable for alcohol 🍶 lovers & sticker lovers Even after the trip, there is a Gozo sticker book, so you can soak in the memories!   The new Koraku set will be renewed on April 1, 2024 ~ for 3,000 yen (including tax) and can be purchased at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center in Kamisuwa Station!! Please enjoy this opportunity for both locals and travelers to Suwa!
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Suwa Tourism Association
25 days ago
As you all know, Suwa Lake is famous for crossing the gods, but do you know Other about the mysterious natural phenomenon of "Oshi-shi"?  Suwa Lake has particularly strong winds in winter, and once the ice that has not been completely frozen breaks, and the ice fragments are pushed up to the shore by strong winds, a phenomenon called "yomi ice". This seems to be a natural phenomenon that can be seen in large lakes and not in rivers that stream all the time. The pieces of ice look like large pieces of glass, and you can see a fantastic scenery by layering them. In addition, the ice reflected by the sunlight looks very beautiful. Take a walk, take pictures, or experience the fantastic winter Suwa Lake while running or walking. I haven't been out for 6 years, including the last winter. It is not always possible to see the ice and the god crossing. Therefore, in winter, we distribute live videos on the website of the Suwa Tourist Association. We strongly recommend that you check the videos before visiting. ◎ Even if there is ice, riding on the ice is very dangerous because there is a risk of falling into Suwa Lake. Please be sure to observe good manners and watch from a safe place.
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Suwa Tourism Association
25 days ago
Hello! This is the Suwa Tourist Association. Located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, Suwa City in Nagano Prefecture is an area where you can experience beautiful natural scenery such as Suwa Lake and Kirigamine, as well as rich history such as Takashima Castle and Suwa Grand Shrine. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommended sightseeing Spot and Latest Information in Suwa City, so thank you! ◆◆What is Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture? With a population of about 47,000, the Suwa City is about a two-hour drive from the Central Tokyo. The Suwa Grand Shrine Upper Shrine Lower Shrine, which is said to be one of the oldest shrines in Japan, is Visit by many tourists throughout the year. In the Edo period, it flourished as a Castle Town of the Takashima Domain, and in the Meiji period, it flourished as the center of the global silk industry. ◆◆Tourist Spots in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Suwa Grand Shrine It is the head shrine of Suwa Grand Shrine all over Japan. The Upper Shrine is located in the Main Shrine (Suwa City) and Mae-miya Shrine (Chino City), and the Lower Shrine is divided into Autumn Shrine and Spring Shrine (both Shimosuwa Town). In an architectural style called Suwa Structure, the shrine hall is designated as an important cultural property of the National Important Cultural Property, and the forest of the shrine is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture. The "Four Shrine Tour" is a popular sightseeing course that tours the four shrines of Suwa Grand Shrine. ◇Takashima Castle / Takashima Park The castle was built about 420 years ago, and the water of Lake Suwa Lake played the role of a moat, so it is also called "Suwa no Ukijo Castle". The current castle tower is visited by many tourists as a Reference Room and Observation decks. Takashima Park in the castle is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. ◇Suwa Lake Suwa Lake is located almost in the center of Nagano Prefecture and is the largest lake in Shinshu with a circumference of 16 kilometers meters. It is full of highlights such as a lakeside walk, the Harmo Museum of Art, and the largest glass museum in Nagano Prefecture "SUWA Glass Village". ◇Kamisuwa Hot Spring It is a hot spring on the shore of Lake Suwa Lakeside and has one of the highest daily gushing volumes in Japan. There are many hotels, inns, guesthouses, and one-day hot spring facilities, so you can enjoy it according to your travel plan. ◇ Tateishi Park It is a park on the mountainside, and you can see Suwa Lake below. There is also talk that it may have been used as a model for a movie! 100 best sunset points in Shinshu has been selected as a New Japan's Three Greatest Night Views and 100 Best Night Views. ◇Kirigamine Highlands Alpine plants in all four seasons dye the entire Highlands. The spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, the Alps, and the Yatsugatake mountain range will surely bring you Impression. There is Kirigamine Ski Resort in the Highlands, where you can enjoy winter sports. ◇Nagano Prefecture Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center At the Nagano Prefectural Visitor Center located in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, you can learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Kirigamine through photos and panels. ◇Suwa Gokura Suwa City's sake, which is made with underground water Gushing subterranean water from the Kirigamine Highlands, clear air, and a cold climate, is one of the best in Japan. There are five sake breweries (Suwa Gokura) in the city, and it is also popular to visit the sake breweries where you can walk around each brewery. ◆◆Specialty products of Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Suwa City has a wide variety of Specialty Products harvested and produced locally, such as Western Karin (quince) products, river fish products, sake, Kanten (agar-agar), and Shinshu miso. These are known for their high quality and are highly regarded not only in the Local market but also nationally. ◆◆Introduction of festivals and events in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Suwa Grand Shrine Onbashira Festival It is a traditional Shinto ritual of Suwa Grand Shrine that has been passed down for more than 1,200 years, held once every seven years in the Year of the Tiger and the Monkey. At the Onbashira Festival, 16 large large fir trees over 17 meters are erected at the four corners of the shrine by hand. The next meeting will be held in in 2028. ◇Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa Held in on August 15 every year, fireworks launched from a launch platform set up on Hatsushima Island on Lake Suwa Lake dye Suwa Lake in vivid colors. It is one of the One of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, and about 500,000 spectators Visit every year. ◆◆Disseminate Tourist Information of Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Suwa City is an area full of charm woven with history, nature, and culture. Experience the history of Japan in Suwa City and spend a blissful time surrounded by Nature. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations for Suwa City, so thank you.
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