Shinano Road in the rain
Bushu Highway Furuya Valleys "Otome Falls"
I went there looking for a superb view in the rainy season ☂️!
I have visited the Yachiho Highlands and Shirakoma Pond in Sakuho Town many times
The atmosphere on a rainy day was good, so I visited to enjoy the Valleys and Fresh greenery.
The stream of the waterfall and the fresh greenery are beautiful, and the rain creates a special feeling of the secluded beauty of the Valleys. Recommended!

Hello, this 😊 is Koshu Local cuisine Waraji! It's been hot every day, but are you all Squid?

The area around the Crystal Fountain, Water Water crystal jet right next to the Waraji, is a Healing Spot where a cool breeze blows through. You can ✨ spend a pleasant time while listening to the sound of water

Furthermore, the temperature here in Shosenkyo Gorge is more than 3 degrees lower than in the Kofu Basin, and it is a popular area as a summer getaway. Enjoy 🌿🌞 a relaxing time while feeling the coolness of Nature

In such a cool Shosenkyo Gorge, Waraji offers "three-color Somen" ✨ on summer weekends and holidays only
Hearty portion of colorful Somen noodles with tempura and grilled fish!
You can enjoy 🍽️ it refreshingly and deliciously even in the hot season

Enjoy 😊 the taste of Waraji while feeling the coolness
We look forward to seeing you there!

Hydrangeas are beginning to bloom in Nagano City!
"Hydrangea of Rendaiji Temple"
Shooting date: 2025.6.25

💐 The summer cherry blossom viewing spot in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture is here!

This time, you can enjoy the "spectacular view of flowers" in summer
Here are four carefully selected recommended spots 🌸
Perfect for weekend outings and camera trips ◎

Save it and use 💐 it to plan your next outing

(1) Senko no Ie (30-11 Kamitakeda, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)
Best time to visit: mid to late June
👉 Kominka houses with thatched roofs and Hanashobu weave the original scenery 🏡 of Japan

(2) Yuri no Sato Park (21-2-3 Ishizuka, Spring Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)
Best time to visit: mid to late June
👉 About 150,000 lilies and fantastic Light up 🌙

(4) Mikuni Lavender Farm (123-3 Kado, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)
Best time to visit: mid-June to early July
👉 About 4000 lavender fields and a pleasant aroma 💜

(3) Ikegami Himawari Park (48 Ikegami, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture)
Best time to visit: late July to mid-August
👉 A superb view 🌻 of the sunflowers spreading on one side shining in the summer sky

* The best time to see it is only a guide. Thereare it depends on the weather.

Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival will be held in again this year.

Collaboration ☆ Hoshi Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, July 6, 2025 9:30~13:30
Location: JR Mihama Station and Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori
Fun Events

★ Mihama Station Entrance ★
Fun Corner
(Three sides Five Lakes Junior Chamber)
Fish fishing
(Giinchanzu)
Can Batch Keychain
(Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Charcoal, eggs, herbal tea, etc.
(Sugahama Waku Waku Cooperative)
Kimchi Chijimi
(Tama-chan)
Blueberries, etc.
(Rosemary's Society)
Handmade creations
(Starry Sky Tamatebako)

★ Mihama Station Building Waiting Room ★
Cafes and others (Yumefusen)
Beaded Accessories (Atelier Senga)
Smart Ball (Heartwarming Family)

★ Roadside Station is Mabiyori ★
Fried chicken and grilled Soba noodles
Mini Ennichi
Kitchen Car
(Yu ViVa Mihama)

★ Distribution ★ of seedlings
10:00 12:00 2 times
Location: Mihama Station Entrance
(Kansai Electric Power Company's Mihama Power Station)

★ Flower Seedling Present ★
9:30~ First 100 people
Location: Mihama Station Entrance
(Obama Line Flower Full Women's Group)

★ ★ Raffle
12：30～
Stalls booth purchase purchase subsidy ticket 3 tickets! Redeem for 1 raffle ticket
(Mihama Station Events Executive Committee)
Distribution of seedlings
10:00 12:00 (2 times)
Flower Seedling Present
9:30~ First 100 people

[Okomin Kuma Suzu is now on sale!!️]
Okomin's design bear bell "Okomin bell" 🔔
We have ☕️🌿 also started selling at Ekinaka Yamanouchi in Yudanaka Station and Kita Shinshu Yamauchi in the Roadside Station

It looks cute× good tone = the 🎶✨️ best

It is also good 🐻 for avoiding bears on trekking and mountaineering
It is 🎒🚓 also good for crime prevention on the way to and from school by attaching it to a school bag.
Tie it to your pants and make it a good 🍅🌽 companion for farm work in the field.

Diverse 😊 applications

Matsumoto Castle, Nagano
The first time I saw Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure
The majestic appearance and deep history made me feel the Impression, but I was simply impressed by the repetition of "Amazing...".
After seeing Matsumoto Castle, the wonderful scenery of Matsumoto Castle still comes to my mind even now.
The view was so spectacular that I felt that "I want to go again, it is not enough to see it once."

[Only now! ] 1 deep-fried asparagus tempura]
It's Amazaru of the Shokudo of the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi! !️
Today's tempura is an assortment ✨ of fried asparagus, shimeji, Sweet potato, chikuwa, etc
The soft asparagus produced in Yamanouchi Town is a seasonal taste ✨️ that can only be tasted now
Enjoy tempura that changes with the seasons 🐒

* Tempura is limited to 40 meals a day!
* One fried asparagus is also available for a limited time!

Free Healing Spot 😃 in Azumino where you can relax
Eight-sided Daio Foot Bath ♨️
It is a foot bath named after Azumino's folk tale "The Legend of the Eight-Faced King"
Weak alkaline Simple Hot Spring that is effective for beautiful skin
Feel free to enjoy 😊 the hot water of Hotaka Hot Spring Village

Azumino has good weather ☀️ this morning
Mt. Mt. Tsubakuro and Mt. Ariake also looked beautiful.
Today, the Koshin region is going to be hot ...
Please 🥵 be careful of heat stroke

Right now, the [Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall] is holding in a special exhibition "The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craftsmanship Technology Exhibition" until August 31st!

Today's Events ♪

★ Gallery Talk
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: First 10 people
Participation fee: Free

★ Sword care experience
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)

【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL：0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger　

* Special discount! If you came to → Bara Festival, you will find this Iron Exhibition Hall discount ticket (valid until June 30th) in the pamphlet distributed on the day, so please bring it with you ♪

[NEW Oraho Map]

The "Oraho Map", which is packed with the charm of Sakuho Town, has been powered up and appeared 😼💫💫
Just looking at it makes you want to go out, and pay attention 👀🎨 to the cute hand-drawn illustrations

"There was a place like this!"
"I want to go here-"
There may be some discoveries ... 🤍💭

Be sure to check it out 😸 at the Visitor Center

Title: Eating
When heading from Niigata Port to Sado, it is a scene where kappa ebisen is fed to seabirds

On this day, the gluttonous Kawanishi was invited by his usual sweet Aroma to visit Mr. @suwa_clover.
The person who spoke on the day was Mr. Komatsu, the owner of the store.

It seems that it has been about 10 years since I first started clover in this area. In the beginning, Mother was the cashier, and Mr. Komatsu seemed to be a specialist in making it. Now, it seems that he is doing everything by himself.

When I entered the store, I was most surprised by the variety of cookies!! There are so many kinds of cookies. From the point of view of cookie lover Kasai, it's 🍪🎶 the perfect time When I asked why, I got a Kiss! "The reason is that I like cookies!! The words are so wonderful that time stops, doesn't it? You don't 🤣 🍪 have to tell me that cookies are made by cookie-loving shopkeepers Tarts are also recommended, but cookies are also recommended!! There are also message cookies, and it seems that there are many people who are shy and not good at conveying their feelings to others, and many people pre-order large quantities instead of message cards when they retire!

And most of all, "Original Cake"! As you can see from Clover's Home page, Original the beauty of the cake!! It's so beautiful that it's a shame to eat it!! Reservations are required, but if you have a caricature or photo, we can make it to order! How about the only Original cake in the world!?

Finally, just here, drip coffee is a completely Original coffee exclusively for clover cakes, which is made by a friend of the owner, Mr. Komatsu, who selects the coffee that matches Clover's cake! If you want coffee that is not served anywhere else, it is ☕ a must!!

◎ clover
📍 4-10-21 Kogan-dori, Suwa City
☎ 0266-57-0374
◎ Business hours : Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:30~18:00
◎ Regular holiday : Monday, Tuesday, Water, Thursday
◎ Car parking lot: About 4 cars in front of the store
◎ Home page : https://suwa-clover.com/

[Nagaden Bus Original Tomica on sale!!️]
Original Tomica created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nagaden Bus branch is now on sale at 🚍 the Yudanaka Sales Office
The destination display shows "Shirane Volcano" 🔥 that seems to be able to go now but cannot be reached

〇Details
Price 1,300 yen (tax included)
Sales locations: Nagaden Bus Nagano Station Information Center, Nagaden Highway Bus Reservation Center (Yanagihara), Yudanaka Sales Office

Please 🚍 purchase at the Window on the Yudanaka Sales Office bus side, not on the Nagano Electric Railway Train ticket gate side
* Nagaden Bus HP [⬇️] Information on Nagaden Bus Goods
https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/news/2025/05/post-266.php

"Uenohara Ruins of the Castle"
This is the view from Mt. Gozen in the early 1955 (Showa 30)'s century.
The circled area in the center of the photo is where Uenohara Castle was located.
The moat on the west side had been filled in before the central road was built, but the moat-enclosed land called the river terrace would have been a great place to keep the enemy out.
It is the residence of the Furugori clan of the Heian period and the Kato clan of the Sengoku period.

June 15, 2025
In search of rainy scenery, go to Togakushi Shrine ⛩️ in Nagano Prefecture
Perhaps because it was late in the afternoon and it was raining, there were not many people visiting
I felt very comfortable in the mysterious forest.
The approach to the temple to the Okusha Shrine is 2km long and the Japanese cedar trees towering from the red gate on the way
It was a story. It's a masterpiece.
The work photographed Akamon. Ferns and other plants come alive on the thatched roof
It's growing. I felt a special sense of unity with the forest.
It is ♪ nice to get wet in the rain and shine with greenery

[2025 peach picking]

Reservations will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We have prepared a peach-filled discount plan and an All you can eat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat plan that includes peach picking Souvenirs + All you can eat peaches.
Popular peach picking every year! Please come and make memories this summer with your family and friends.

By reservation only is required during the period. Please make a reservation at least 3 days before the experience date.

【 Details of peach picking 】
■ Duration
Saturday, July 5, 2025 ~ Friday, August 8, 2025
* The schedule may change depending on the weather and peach growth conditions.

■ Reception hours
12 times a day (6 in the morning / 6 in the afternoon)

９：００ / ９：３０ / １０：００ / １０：３０ / １１：００ / １１：３０

１２：００ / １２：３０ / １３：００ / １３：３０ / １４：００ / １４：３０

=Notes=
In principle, reservations and information after 14:30 cannot be accepted. Please make your reservation with plenty of time to spare.
Please come to the reception location (Toyooka Travel Time) so as not to be late for the reserved time.
Please note that if you are late for your reservation time, we may not be able to guide you.

■ Plan (tax included)
【Peach picking + All you can eat set plan】 Please make a reservation in advance.
2 pieces + All you can eat 2,500 yen

All you can eat Please make a reservation in advance.
All you can eat for 20 minutes 1,500 yen

* Peach picking includes the entrance fee to the park and the experience fee.
* Customers who choose the All you can eat only plan will not be able to enter the peach picking garden.
* Fee for all above plans is uniform for ages 4 and over.
Use for children under 3 years old is not allowed, but All you can eat is free of charge.

■ Stream of the day (time required: about 1 hour)
【Peach picking + All you can eat set plan】※Reservation required

(1) Reception and payment (Toyooka travel time)
↓
(2) Harvesting experience (Transportation to Taoyuan) * Transportation at your own Car
↓
(3) All you can eat (standing) 20 minutes (Roadside Station and Yooka Markets All-you-can eat dedicated space)

=Notes=
◎ Transportation will be by private Car. You will be given a map of Taoyuan at the reception.

◎ Depending on the congestion situation, (2) and (3) may be before and after.

◎ Immediately after reception, you will be asked to do the park or All you can eat.
(* Please refrain from transportation to other sightseeing spots after reception)

◎ Please note that depending on the weather and the conditions of the park, Thereare may not be removed, and Souvenirs may be available (peaches plucked by the owner in advance at the park will be handed over).

◎ Please aim for about 60 minutes from the mogiri experience to the end of All you can eat.

【All you can eat only plan】※Reservation required

(1) Reception and payment (Roadside Station and Yooka Markets Tourist Information Center or Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time)
↓
(2) All you can eat (standing) 20 minutes (Roadside Station and Yooka Markets All-you-can eat dedicated space)

=Notes=
◎ Customers who choose the All you can eat only plan will not be able to enter the peach picking garden.

Please register and pay at the Toyooka Markets Tourist Information Center.

◎ It will end as soon as the All you can eat peaches of the day runs out.

■ Please
Peaches are delicate fruits. Do not press the peaches that are growing on the tree or the All you can eat peaches.

■Meeting place and inquiries
Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00
〒399-3202 Nagano Prefecture Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407
TEL：0265-49-3395 Email：toyotabi@vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp

If you come with a car navigation system, this facilities is a new facilities, so you will be instructed to another place in the above Address. If you are using a car navigation system, please set "Toyooka Village Central Nursery School" or "Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche" as your destination. If you use Google Maps, you can search for "Toyooka travel time".

■ How to make a reservation
Reservations take precedence. Advance reservations are recommended.

・Phone reservation
0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00)

・ WEB reservation
Reservations for 2025 will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21

【Toyooka Tourism Association Home Page, 2025 Peach Picking】
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/
*Click here for online reservations.

[Cancellation]
There is no cancellation fee even on the day, but please be sure to contact us in case of cancellation.

On Sunday, June 22nd, "Bamboo Shoot Festival" will be Held in in Yamanouchi, Roadside Station North Shinshu.

You can enjoy various events such as free bamboo shoot soup made with plenty of Nemagari bamboo from Shiga Highlands, sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa, and limited menu offerings at the Shokudo at the Roadside Station. 

Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10 a.m. ~
(1) Bamboo shoot soup provided free of charge ✨ (limited quantity)
(2) Started 🍚 sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa
(3) At the Shokudo at the Roadside Station, a special okowa set will be offered in a limited quantity of ✨ 20 meals! !️
(4) Nemagari bamboo is sold at the Direct sales! !️

* Please note that the number of all items is Thereare.

Please come and visit us 🚗

Hello, 😃 this is Crystal Sound, the ✨ sun is strong, and the number of days when you can feel the signs of summer is increasing. Everyone, please take 🌿 care of your physical condition

At Shosenkyo Gorge, a summer resort that is perfect for such a hot season, cool scenery and a healing space await 😊 you
Among them, "Senga Waterfall" is a special Spot ✨ where the Splash of water is comfortable, the sound of the roaring waterfall and the rich Water refresh the body and mind
The "Crystal Fountain" located just Soba Water the crystals sparkle in the sunlight, delighting the 🤩 eye

Speaking of Shosenkyo Gorge, Water is also famous. Natural water crystals are cool to the touch, and you can 💎 feel the power of the earth from their texture and brilliance

Please come and ✨ experience the time surrounded by the energy of Nature and minerals
We look 😊 forward to seeing you there

【Fujikawa Town Komuroyama Myohoji Temple Hydrangea】

Hydrangea Appreciation Week
Best time to see mid-June ~ early July

This year, admission is free during the period.

Events will be held on Sunday, June 29.
There are a lot of.

Today's hydrangea flowering status is

It blooms for about 2 minutes.

Highly transparent water stream from the Wasabi field in Azumino
This Water, which is richly stream by the subterranean Water of the Northern Alps, is pure and crystal clear.
When I put my hands on it, it is cool and cold, and it feels 😁 very good

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino
Katori Shrine stands quietly amidst the peaceful rice fields of Azumino, with the stunning Northern Alps rising behind it.
The mountain with a shape resembling Mt. Fuji is Mt. Ariake, also known as "Shinano Fuji."
Today, temperatures in Azumino climbed close to a scorching summer day, as the area basked in the strong sunlight.

📍 Katori Shrine in Azumino and Mt. Ariake
Katori Shrine is located in the middle of the countryside. Behind them is the beautiful ridgeline of the Northern Alps.
A mountain with a beautiful appearance like Mount Fuji is Mt. Ariake, which is called "Shinano Fuji".
Today's Azumino was surrounded by Gari summer sunshine as the temperature rose to almost a very hot day.

Shinshu salmon grow Use underground Water in the Northern Alps
There are trout farms here and there in Azumino
We were blessed with good weather today, but it's going to be a hot day...

Isemiya Shrine standing in the middle of a rice field
I could see the Northern Alps in the direction of Hakuba, but Mt. Ariake was cloudy
It's already Azumino in early summer

[Registered Tangible Cultural Property "Sakaehashi"] 🌉
It was completed in Showa 13) (1938) and was designated as a registered tangible cultural property on March 13 of this year.
Every time I cross this historic bridge, I feel 💭 the progress of the community
"Sakae Bridge" exists as a matter of course as one of the landscapes representing Sakuho Town.
Please 🫧🦋 visit once to feel the history of the area

Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" is set in Togakushi! You can also see it at ABEMA, so please take a look! The ninjas in the photo are also 、、、

Events at today's Iron Exhibition Hall!

★ Gallery Talk
　Held in: Sunday, June 15 and Sunday, June 22
　Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
　Capacity: First 10 people
　Participation fee: Free

★ Let's disassemble the sword
　Held in: Sunday, June 15
　Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
　Capacity: First 10 people
　Subjects: Junior high school students and above
　Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)

【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL：0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)　
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger

Introduction of geo Spots in Yamanashi Uenohara
"Kingi Rock" Outcrop on the left bank of the Katsura River near Matsudome

Right now, at the Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall,
"The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craft Technology Exhibition"
Held in!

In Sakaki Town, also known as the town of swordsmiths, a new sword exhibition brings together the skills of craftsmen in the modern Japanese swords world.

Many other Workshops and Events will be held in until Sunday, August 31st, such as the popular "Handmade Knife Making", "Japanese Swords Course", and "Sword Care Experience"!
Please come and visit us ♪