[Cold morning ☀️ when the Takase River also freezes]
This morning, it was a cold morning approaching two digits below freezing in Omachi CityThin ❄️ ice was on the riverside of the Takase RiverThe Northern Alps, 🧊 which were covered with clouds, gradually came into viewThe 🏔 blue sky Gari, making it the ⛷🏂🛷 perfect place to play in winter
Omachi City Activities 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/

Hello, this 😊 is Ryusuido. The rock walls of Senga Waterfall and Yaju Pond in Shosenkyo Gorge are frozen with water droplets, making it a scenery unique to winter.
When the sun hits it, it sparkles and shines, and it is very beautiful!

January's birthstone, garnet 💎, is a symbol of fraternity, passion, and fruitfulness.
It is also known as the "Stone of Victory" and is also known as the stone that leads to success by bearing fruit in your efforts.
It is also recommended for those who are working exams, employment, sports, etc. (good luck)! !️

Other, we also have various natural stones and accessories, so please stop by the healing space where natural stones and the sound of waterfalls are interwoven.

We look forward 😊 to seeing your wonderful smiles

【Ice and Snow Light Festival 2025】

On Saturday, February 15th, the "Ice and Snow Light Festival" will be Held in in Tsumago juku again this year!
About 600 ice candles are lit, and a fantastic scene different from the daytime Unfolds.

This year, in addition to the store's night business hours, there will be a free service of pork soup and hot lemonade at the tourist Information Center, and the sale of fried chicken and pizza in front of There are Fureaikan!
There will also be colorful ice art by the Tsumagoro Women's Club and an exhibition of ice by Local Sunan High School students.

On that day, Nagiso Kanko Taxi is open until 20 o'clock.

Enjoy the annual Festival!
If you are a photographer, please 📸✨ apply for the Kiso Tourism Federation's photo contest

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 17:30 Ignition
Location: Nagiso Town, Tsumago juku (399-5302 Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Azuma Tsumago juku)

【Dondoyaki 2025】Ashian District

This is the Scene of the Little New Year's Festival "Dondoyaki" held the other day.
Although there are differences in decorations from region to region, Dango made of Rice flour (Mayu Balls) are attached to branches and burned over a fire, and they pray for a year without illness or disaster, a bountiful harvest of five grains, and the safety of the family.

📍 Tsumago juku

The small New Year's decorations "Mayudama" and "Mochi Flower" were made!
Vinca trees are decorated with eyebrows and kumquats, and bamboo is decorated with mochi flowers.

We also received ♩ a large decoration in front of the Tsumago Tourist Information Center

The decoration is scheduled to be until 2/2 of Setsubun.
Enjoy ✨ the scenery of Tsumago juku unique to this time of year

【The 51st Shingenko Festival】

This Held in was Held in Spring as every year.
April 4 (Fri) – 6 (Sun)

The image was launched as a tourism product association in the 50th inning
It is a occasional thing.

The role of Lord Shingen is a woman for the second time in a row, and it is Jun Shibuki

\ Limited sake "Tank Mouth" new "Tank Sauce Mouth" reservation acceptance starts! /
Reservations for online sales of the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival limited sake "Funaguchi" will start on Wednesday, January 8th!
✅ Tingling texture,
✅ Super fresh mouthfeel.
✅ Before the carbon dioxide gas produced by fermentation escapes, the sake is squeezed and bottled immediately!
In order to celebrate the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival, the taste of specially prepared Traditional Japanese straw raincoat aimed at this day,
Enjoy it.
You can apply from the official website of Ippongi.
The application deadline is Thursday, February 6.
The quantity is limited, so please apply as soon as possible if you wish.
【Product Details】
一本義 槽場たれ口(ふなばれくち)
・Sake / Alcohol content 21% 500ml
・ Raw material used: Rice / Okuechizen Ubuyama Nishiki 100%
- Set of 3 4,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Set of 6 7,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
The product delivery date is scheduled for Friday, February 21
We do not accept reservations by phone, fax, e-mail, or in-person.
In the case of cash on delivery, you will be charged a cash on delivery fee.
The only purchase methods are "credit card" and "cash on delivery".
For details, please visit the Katsuyama Navi website.
To apply for purchase, please apply from the website of the Ippongikubo main store.

[Icefalls 💧 are ❄️ beginning to form]
In Omachi City, where the cold days continued, "Yasaka no Oodaru" in the Yasaka district and "Heo no Falls" in the Mima district, also known as "Kumaso Falls", I saw that the icefall was about to be formed, both 😌 of which were still growing, but I was able to see that ❄️the period from the end of January to the warm of February is the time when Omachi City gets cold all year round, and ❄️ it seems that 😊 further growth can be expected from now on
⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽
https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Azumino, which has an inland climate, does not have much snow like the Sea of Japan side

It is said that the mountains (Northern Alps) protect us, so we are less affected by typhoons and snow clouds

The Northern Alps, with its beautiful ridgeline created by blue skies and snow, is a scenery unique to winter

・Senninzuka Park Campsite
\Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/
It is a quiet campsite with a wonderful seasonal view of the Central Alps shining on the surface of the lake.

Senninzuka Park is a Nature Park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town.
During the Sengoku period, a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle fell due to the invasion of the Oda army There is a the vicinity, so it is Tradition that the soldiers who died at that time and their weapons were buried in this place There are.
It is said that because of this, it came to be called the Mound of a Thousand People, or "Sennin Mound".

Nowadays, you can enjoy various ways depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms blooming around Jogaike, auto camping grounds, and mallet golf courses. Winter camping is also possible.

Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 3017-124
Phone: 0265-86-6764
Regular holiday: Tuesday
Website:https://www.senninzuka.site/

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】
Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city
For details🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/

[Photograph of Unose from the sky]

Yunose is the entrance to the Fuji River descending into the mountainous area again
Location.

Due to the narrow width of the river and the lack of downstream capacity
Flood damage had occurred.

Therefore, a major excavation of the mountainside slope was carried out.

Sunset in the village of Echichu Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri
Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu
When the sun goes down, night falls, and the houses are lit up
The lives of the people are still preserved here

Fuji at Dawn
View of Fuji over Lake Motosu from Lake Motosu Observation Park before dawn
The foothills are dyed orange, and the surface of the lake is also dyed orange
The sun is coming up soon

Snowy Morning
Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands
The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan.
On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway
The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section
Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and
Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan.
The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station
I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama
It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama
First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills
The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai
Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

❄️ Hello to ❄️ the superb view of Shosenkyo Gorge in winter and the frozen Senga Waterfall! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association, and 😊✨ this week we are introducing "The charm of Shosenkyo Gorge in winter"! This time, the Spot is Senga Waterfall, which 🌊❄️ boasts a drop of 30 Meter Oodaru

In the winter Senga Waterfall, in addition to the stream of the A powerful waterfall, the Quay on the side freezes, creating a quaint appearance that looks like a sculpture created by Nature. The scene where the Roaring Sound of the waterfall and the silence intermingle is exactly the world of ink painting, no matter where you cut it! 🖤🎨 The black and white winter scenery is full of special charm that cannot be experienced in other seasons. Please come 📸✨ and experience this one-of-a-kind view with your camera in hand

❄️ Would you like to discover more of the winter beauty of Shosenkyo Gorge? ❄️ We look forward to your visit!

❄️ Hello, welcome to ❄️ the freezing Oodaru and Itashiki Valleys, superb views only in winter. This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. We will deliver "The winter charm of Shosenkyo Gorge"! Here, the world of ink painting Unfolds with a mysterious landscape ✨ woven by the frozen Oodaru and the river of Itashiki Valleys 🖤🎨, as if time has stopped

The cooler the days, the more the freezing waterfalls and clear river streams create a stunning contrast, creating a true "winter-only art". This beauty is not only a must-see for photographers, but a must-take Spot! 📸✨ Please capture this special scene on camera and share Shosenkyo Gorge in winter on your social media!

❄️ Requests ❄️ for your visit
The ground in front of the waterfall is frozen and slippery. For your safety, please be careful when walking.

❄️ "Tree ice" has appeared ❄️ in Shosenkyo Gorge Hello, this is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association! This week, we will introduce "The Winter Charm of Shosenkyo Gorge". This winter, in order for everyone who visits Shosenkyo Gorge to enjoy it even more, the staff of "Yamanashi Wine Kingdom" has completed a huge ice curtain that has been created with all their heart! This ice art, which weaves together nature and handwork, is as beautiful as if you were lost in a fantasy world. The shimmer of icicles shining in the blue sky fascinates ✨🌨️ all who see it

Please take a commemorative photo with this special view in the background and share 📸💙 your memories of Shosenkyo Gorge only in winter on social media. I'm sure you won't be able to stop liking it! Don't ❄️ miss out on this winter-only view

2025 (Reiwa 7) for two days from January 14 (Tuesday) to 15 (Wednesday), the annual festival "Otaya Festival" of Toyoke Daijingu Shrine, located in the ancient Town of Chowa Town, will be Held in.

Elaborate festival floats can be seen every year.
(Scene from last year)

At the time of the Held in of the Otaya Festival, traffic restriction will be Implementation in some areas of the old Town district.
In addition, if you are Prayer by Car, please Use temporary parking Car.

For details, please see the Chowa Town Town Hall website below.
https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/kankojoho/matsuri/2199.html

【Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna ❄️✨ in winter】
On the day during the three-day holiday, it was Today sunny Town CityFrom the morning, the Northern Alps looked beautiful, ☀️ so I went to Lake Aoki expecting the three mountains of Hakuba that can be seen beyond Lake Aoki, 😊 and the lake surface was a little wavy, but the blue sky and the three snow-capped Hakuba mountains were reflected At 🏔✨ the "ao LAKESIDE CAFE" that just opened in 2024 last year, you can enjoy the scenery of the lake. You can enjoy Meals and café timeThe 😌 Lake Nakatsuna next door is a Spot for Japanese smelt fishing on the iceThe ban has not been lifted in the past few years due to the warm winter, 🎣 but what about this year?
Activities 🔽🔽🔽 in Town
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/

Chowa Town is a town created by the merger of "Nagato Towns" and "Wada Village" in Heisei 17.

We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year.
The history of fire hydrants...

Next week, January 14th and 15th,
Furuwa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine's annual festival "Otaya Festival".
Fireworks are scheduled for 19:00~ on the 14th.
Fireworks in the middle of winter are quite rare!
Wishing 🌞 you good weather

[We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon! ] ❄️】
Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town in March 2025! Register now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿
This time, we will introduce the charm of cross-country skiing! ⛷️
Cross-country skiing is a good way to balance your whole body, increase stamina and endurance ✨, improve cardio fitness, and have a positive impact on 💪 other sports
In addition, smooth operation is required, so flexibility is also increased! Gari 👟 flexibility also helps prevent injuries
And because the competition is held in a harsh environment, you can train your mental strength! You will learn to concentrate and persevere, and you will 🔥 be able to withstand the pressure of competition
Check out the photos for details! Whether you're looking for a challenge or aren't sure, why not dive into a new world of sports? ✨

Click here to enter ↓
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289

【Snow-capped Fatal Demon Peak 🏔】
Today, the first day of the three-day holiday, the weather was clear in Town City, and ☀️ from the Tokiwa district of Town City, Mt. Fatal Demon could be seen beautifully. 🏔 🐾🐾🐾
Today is a good ⛷🏂 day on the slope

Information 🔽🔽🔽 on ski resorts in the city
⭐️HAKUBA VALLEY Deer Island Lance Ski Resort ⭐️
https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/
⭐️ Mt. Yaga Ski Resort ⭐️
https://jiigatake.com/
⭐️ Tourism in Town City 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/

【inn × Beauty Salon】muir

A large vacant house built 40 years ago with a sturdy gable.
The nostalgic and reliable "goodness of the Showa era"
It's too bad to break.

So, a couple of uneven hairdressers who like to travel who have moved
Packed with all the values I have seen while living abroad,
Self-renovation little by little.

"I wish there was a place like this."
Drive, cut & head spa at the end of the touring trip.

As a base point for reuniting with friends after a long time.
As an inn where you can take a breather.

For those who are looking for a salon with a Nature menu

Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 843-1
Website:https://www.muirjapan.com/

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/
・ Rental kominka inn "Nagare"

Renovated a 100-year-old kominka,
"nagare" is a inn kominka rental building limited to one group per day.

"Nagare" is a place of vast and beautiful Nature,
Living in the Satoyama that is close to the seasons remains,
A small inn in a quiet place.

In a unique and special space in Inadani Valley,
Enjoy the gentle passage of time.

Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 050-3576-2440
Website:https://nagare.cc/

Wakamasu Bread 🥖 @wakamasu_bakery (Instagram)

A regular customer visited Wakamasu Bakery, a shop that he frequents.　From grandfather to father to the current owner, it has been a bakery for three generations, moving from the shop in Ina at the time of its founding to Suwa, and has been running for a total of 99 years!
　Now, he is making bread 🍞 with his father and the owner of the shop The shop started with the owner's great-grandfather's generation, There is a Wakamasu Bread is Ina, and the shop is related to the soul food "milk bread" of Nagano Prefecture!!
　Thereare the pops in the store include product descriptions and details such as "domestic wheat" and "unroasted sugar sudakito" (100% sugarcane sugar, which is rich in minerals)! The "Milk Ball" that the regulars love is also famous, and it seems 🥖 that there are many regulars who ask for this much
・ A popular product from the past, "Milk Ball" with milk cream in soft French bread
・ The owner's recommendation, "cream bread" with plenty of homemade custard cream
・ Recent popular product, "Croque Monsieur" sandwiched between homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese
・ 4 types of sandwiches and 2 types of cooked bread are available.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan-dori, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Home page : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/

Regular customer addicted to Wakamasu Bakery’s Milk Ball! Owner’s Great-grandfather began Wakamasu bakery in Ina. Wakamasu bakery was established 99 years ago. After that, his son (owner’s grandfather) moved to current location in Suwa city. Today, owner and her father making a bread.
This is just between you and me! Actually, Wakamasu Bread related to Gyu-nyu Pan(Milk cream Bread).
Now a day, owner using domestic wheat and Sudaki Tou (Japanese sugar, it has so much mineral). She particular about for raw materials.
These are regular selling list.
・Regular customer want to Milk Ball.
・Owner's recommendation is Cream bread with homemade custard cream.
・Recent trending item is croque monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce and ham and cheese.
・Four kinds of sandwiches and two kinds of cooked breads.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Homepage : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/