【Nagiso Town】May dolls on display At the free rest area "Fureaikan" in Tsumago juku, May dolls are on display. Visiting the site is free and will last until Wednesday, June 5. Please come and visit us! For details, please visit the official website of Tsumago juku. Inquiries: Tsumagoro Tourist Information Center TEL: 0264-57-3123

Nezame Area Nakasendo Guided Tour Join our Nakasendo guided tour in Agematsu Town! Walk with a local guide who knows the area well and enjoy the seasonal natural scenery. The tour includes the limited revival soba set at Echizenya, a long-established soba shop celebrating its 400th anniversary. Seasonal local snacks will also be served. Nezame-no-toko in the Central Alps Quasi-National Park is one of the Nakasendo’s most scenic spots, beloved by writers and artists. In the Nezame area, a historical roadside teahouse from the old Nakasendo still evokes the atmosphere of the Edo period. Follow a tour tracing the history and culture unique to Agematsu, the home of Kiso hinoki. Scheduled Dates 2024: Wednesday, May 8; Wednesday, June 26; Wednesday, October 9; Wednesday, November 13. 2025: Wednesday, January 15 Meeting Place In front of JR Agematsu Station at 9:30 AM Time 9:30 AM–around 3:00 PM What to Wear Comfortable clothing, sturdy walking shoes; bring drinks, rain gear, and a towel Participation Fee 4,000 yen (monitor price 3,000 yen only for the first session on May 8) Capacity About 10 participants per session, first come, first served How to Apply Agematsu Tourism Association TEL: 0264-52-1133

How do you do! This is the Kiso Tourism Federation! Kiso, Nagano Prefecture is a region in the Kiso River basin of Nagano Prefecture and consists of eight cities and towns: Nakatsugawa City, Nagiso Town, Okuwa Village, Agematsu Town, Kiso Town, Otaki Village, Kiso Village, and Shiojiri City. Located in a valley surrounded by 3,000-meter-high mountains that have been selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, it is an area where delicious air, water, and Healing space brought by Nature spread. The historic Shukuba-juku town still remains along the old Along the road and is visited by many travelers. In this article, we will introduce you to the history and highlights of the Kiso, as well as Information local Specialty Products and events. ◆History of Kiso, Nagano Kiso The Nakasendo Highway, which connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period, was an important highway with many people coming and going. Kiso, which is part of the Nakasendo Highway, has prospered as a transportation hub since ancient times, with many travelers and supplies coming and going. Many Shukuba-juku towns have developed and retain their faces even today, and Kisoji was designated as the first Japanese heritage site in Nagano Prefecture. At that time, 69 Shukuba were placed in the Nakasendo 540-kilometer process, of which 11 Shukuba are located in Kisoji. Nakasendo Kisoji 11 Shukuba ・Niekawa Juku ・Narai juku ・Yauhara juku ・Miyanokoshi juku ・Fukushima juku ・Agematsu juku ・Suhara-juku ・Nojiri juku ・Midono juku ・Tsumago juku ・Magome juku Even now, the cityscape of the Edo period Unfolds on Kisoji, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. ◆Introduction of tourist spots in Kiso, Nagano Kiso ◇Kiso Kaida Highlands Elevation Kaida Highlands overlooking Mt. Ontake, which stretches for 1,100 to 1,400 meters, is Unfolds with rural scenery. There are sports facilities and Hot spring facilities, and it is crowded with many tourists. At the "Kiso Horse Village" in the Highlands, you can also enjoy horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage experiences. ◇Nezame-no-Toko On the floor of Nezame-no-Toko in Agematsu town, you can see a strangely shaped granite rock that looks like a row of large boxes. It was designated as a national scenic spot in 1923 and became a Central Alps National Park in 2020. ◇Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest It is one of Japan's three most beautiful forests in Agematsu town, and there is a forest of natural Kiso Hinoki trees that are more than 300 years old. It is also the birthplace of forest bathing, where Japan's first forest bathing competition was held in 1982. ◇Ontake Lake, Shizenko Nature Lake The beautiful lake in Otaki village also offers ontake lake canoe touring and Shizenko Nature Lake nature canoe tours. Since you can see the beautiful appearance of the four seasons, it is a popular photo Spot and is visited by many tourists throughout the year. ◇Atera Canyon The emerald green clear streams of Atera Canyon in Okuwa Village are called "Atera Blue" and are a popular healing spot for girls' trips. ◆Introduction of Roadside Station in Kiso, Nagano Kiso At the Roadside Station, fresh vegetables and specialty products from the local Kiso are lined up, and you can enjoy Kiso's gourmet food. Souvenirs are also recommended! ・Roadside Station Kiso Fukushima Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture ・Roadside Station Hiyoshi Kiso Koma Kogen Hinoyoshi, Kiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano ・Roadside Station Kiso River Headwaters Village Kisomura Kiso Village, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture ◆Introduction of Specialty products and crafts of Kiso, Nagano Kiso Kiso is also known for its rich specialty products nurtured by its natural environment. Matsutake mushrooms in Kiso town are famous for their high aroma and are popular as a taste of autumn. Sunki, pickled red turnip, and Maki of magnolia leaves are traditional gourmet foods in Kiso where you can enjoy their unique flavors. In addition, Kiso lacquerware is an Ancient tradition that has been handed down in the Kiso area for a long time, and the longer it is used, the warmer and luster it becomes, and the more beautiful it shines. ◆Introduction of local events and festivals in Kiso, Nagano Kiso ◇Mizunashi Shrine Festival Mikoshi portable shrine roll This festival, held every July, is a rare festivals in Japan where about 100 kan about 400 kg Mikoshi portable shrines are rolled or dropped and destroyed overnight, and is also called "One of the world's strangest festivals". ◇Kiso Yoshinaka Flag Raising Festival It is a festival registered as a Component Cultural Assets, and mourns Lord Yoshinaka, lights a fire character in the shape of a "tree" on Mt. Yamabuki, and a warrior procession parades through the town. ◆Introduction of Kiso, Nagano Prefecture Kiso, Nagano Kiso is a fascinating region for its magnificent nature and rich history. While walking along the old highways that have remained since the Edo period, you can feel the unchanging scenery that travelers must have felt at that time. We will continue to send out Information that will convey the charm of Kiso to everyone who sees COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so Best regards!

How do you do! This is the Togakushi Tourist Association. Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture was created in 2005 when Togakushi Village was incorporated into Nagano City. Access from Nagano Station is about 60 minutes by bus without transfer, and it is also a well-located tourist destination. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Togakushi, Nagano City! Best regards. ==Legend of Togakushi, Nagano City== Nagano City Togakushi is steeped in myths and legends. Mt. Togakushi Mountain is revered as the home of the nine-headed dragon, the god of water, and has been worshipped and flourished by many people since ancient times. ==Togakushi Shrine and Togakushi Kodo == One of the tourist spots in Togakushi is Togakushi Shrine. It is a shrine with a history of about 2,000 years that was founded in the foot of Mt. of Togakushi Mountain, and consists of five shrines: Okusha Shrine, Naka Shrine, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hino-Mikosha. It is a temple where many Shukubo have gathered since ancient times, and there are many attractions such as the scenery of cedar trees over 400 years old on the Okusha Shrine approach, and many worshippers visit throughout the year. The road that connects Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine and Zenkoji Temple in the center of Nagano City is the "Togakushi Kodo" carved out by Shugenja. The ancient road is dotted with famous places and old sites such as "Ichinotorii first torii", "Fushi-wogamisho", and "Inkstone", and you can trace the trajectory of Togakushi's faith and culture by walking. ==Popular tourist destinations in Togakushi, Nagano City== In Togakushi, Nagano City, there are other recommended sightseeing spots besides Togakushi Shrine. Here is a brief introduction to some of them. ・Kagami Pond At 1,200 meters Elevation, the Kagami Pond offers a beautiful view of the mirroring of Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the pond. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ・Mt. Mt.Iizuna It is one of the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu and has an elevation of 1,917 meters. There are three mountain trails: the Togakushi Ski Resort Koshimizu slope, the West Trail, and the South Trail. The Trekking course takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes each way, so even beginners can enjoy climbing. ・Togakushi Ski Resort It is a ski resort where you can enjoy Togakushi in winter, and from the top of the mountain you can see Mt. Togakushi Mountain, Mt. Takatsuma, and the Northern Alps. Slope with 19 mountain trails of smooth powder snow can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. ==Beloved Specialty Products of Togakushi, Nagano City== Togakushi Soba, which has been passed down with a long history and unique techniques, is one of Japan's Three Great Soba Noodles. It is also known as a popular Specialty Products for its traditional crafts and Togakushi Bamboo Crafts, in which a single craftsman consistently finishes everything from collection to processing using Chishimazasa, which grows naturally in the Togakushi. These Specialty Products are created by the rich nature of Togakushi and traditional techniques. It is also recommended as a souvenir when sightseeing in Togakushi. ==Accommodations in Togakushi, Nagano City== When sightseeing in the Togakushi of Nagano Prefecture, we recommend Use Shukubo as a memory of your trip. Shukubo is a temple or shrine accommodations where you can enjoy a beautiful historic appearance and traditional Vegetarian cuisine. Shukubo, Minshuku, Pension, Hotel, etc. are also available, so please Use the Accommodations that suit your travel plan. ==Enjoy your trip to Togakushi, Nagano City== Togakushi, Nagano City, is an area that is attractive for its mysterious natural landscape, rich history, faith and culture, and local specialty products. Come and spend a peaceful time and feel the beauty of nature and the depth of history. We will continue to send out recommended information about Nagano City Togakushi, so please follow us!

Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture Kanou School Building This school was built in Meiji 12 1879. It is the oldest school building in the prefecture after the Nakagome School in Saku and the Kaichi School in Matsumoto, and the oldest school building in the Ueda and Oken regions. This school building was built by the enthusiastic love of education of the Japanese villagers. The aim was to cultivate a "Japanese soul and Western talent" type of person whose mind is Japanese and whose knowledge is Western culture. ⭐︎Key points ⭐of this photo︎ 　The roof is a structure that is often seen in temples and shrines, called a thatched main house, and the devil's face at the eaves is also characteristic Dragon Tiger Confucius Mencius.

Kitakuni Highway "Unno Yado" The townscape of Unno Yado is a traditional style of houses in harmony with the thatched-roof buildings of the Edo period and the robust silkworm buildings of the Meiji era and later. The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors on both sides of it make you feel a quiet atmosphere reminiscent of a historical hometown. History of Unno Yado Unno Yado was opened in the 2nd year of Kanei 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo Highway and the Hokuriku Expressway. In addition to the transportation of gold mined in Sado and the change of attendance of the daimyo of Hokuriku, there was also frequent traffic with Edo, and there were many pilgrims to Zenkoji. After the adjacent Tanaka inn was damaged by the great flood in Kanho 2 and the main camp was moved to Unno Yado, it was very busy, with 59 denma houses and 23 hatago. After the Shukuba-juku function was lost in the Meiji era, it moved to a sericulture village. Since the traditional houses of Unno Yado have been preserved to this day, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in 1986 Showa 61 and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 62. ⭐︎Highlights ⭐of this photo︎ 　In the Edo period inn-style building, the second floor is more protruding than the first floor. It is said that it is a consideration so that travelers do not get wet when getting ready on rainy days.

Speaking of famous warlords of the Sanada clan, "Sanada Yukimura Sanada Nobushige" Sanada Yukimura, who played an active role in chasing down "Tokugawa Ieyasu" in the "Osaka Natsujin" in 1615 Keicho 20, and "Sanada Masayuki" Sanada Masayuki, who defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu's large army twice, are famous. In addition, as a conspiracy general of "Takeda Shingen" bosho: a general who excelled in strategy, "Sanada Yukitaka" Sanada Yukitaka, who was said to be inferior to Takeda Shingen, can be mentioned. Prior to the establishment of the Shukuba town, Unno Yado was called "Unno-go" or "Umino-sho" and was the birthplace of the Umino clan, a branch of the Shigeno clan of Shinshu, which is said to be the root of the Sanada clan, from Heian to Kamakura and the Sengoku period. ⭐︎Key points ⭐of this photo︎ This is the current state of the main team. When you open the gate, you will be greeted by a magnificent tree. In addition, one of Sanada Yukimura's entourage, "Umino Rokuro" Unnorokuro, whose name also appears in the creative vassal group "Sanada Ten Brave Warriors" Sanada Ju Yuushi, is also said to have been from this area. In 1583 Tensho 11, Masayuki Sanada moved the shrine and town from Umino to Ueda when he built "Ueda Castle" Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. After that, the village was reduced and Unno Yado was established as an "inn station on the snow country highway".

Kitakuni Highway "Unno Yado"　 The townscape of Unno Yado is a traditional style of houses in harmony with the thatched-roof buildings of the Edo period and the robust silkworm buildings of the Meiji era and later. 　 The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors on both sides of it make you feel a quiet atmosphere reminiscent of a historical hometown. History of Unno Yado Unno Yado was opened in the 2nd year of Kanei 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo Highway and the Hokuriku Expressway. In addition to the transportation of gold mined in Sado and the change of attendance of the daimyo of Hokuriku, there was also frequent traffic with Edo, and there were many pilgrims to Zenkoji. After the adjacent Tanaka inn was damaged by the great flood in Kanho 2 and the main camp was moved to Unno Yado, it was very busy, with 59 denma houses and 23 hatago. After the Shukuba-juku function was lost in the Meiji era, it moved to a sericulture village. Since the traditional houses of Unno Yado have been preserved to this day, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in 1986 Showa 61 and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 62. ⭐︎Highlights ⭐of this photo︎ 　Design of traditional buildings 　Pay attention to the protruding parts on both sides! It's called "Honudatsu" and it's from the Edo period. There is also a "sleeve udatsu", which is from the Meiji era. Neither of these was something that could only be done from a wealthy family. It is from this place that the phrase "depression does not rise" was born.

The traditional townscape is a harmonious blend of travel basket buildings from the Edo period and sericulture buildings built during the Meiji era when sericulture was popular. The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors lining both sides of the road give you a quiet appearance reminiscent of a historical hometown. ⭐︎Key points ⭐of this photo︎ The lattice on the second floor is called "Umino lattice" and is from the Edo period. On top of the roof, there is a small roof. This is called "unpretentiousness" and is a symbol of the construction of silkworms in the Meiji era. After it was no longer used as a travel basket, it was built to emit smoke from a fire that was burned to keep warm when the guest room was used as a silkworm room. It is a feature that tells the story of the transition from Shukuba-juku to sericulture. Details of Unno Yado: The Unno Yado was opened in 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo and Hokuriku Highways, and in addition to transporting gold mined in Sado and changing the attendance of various feudal lords in Hokuriku, there was frequent traffic to and from Edo, and many visitors visited Zenkoji Temple. Since the beginning of the Meiji era, sericulture has become popular. The characteristics of the building from that time still remain today. Since the traditional houses have been preserved to the present, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in Showa 61 Showa 61 and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 1987 Showa 62.

The traditional townscape is a harmonious blend of travel basket buildings from the Edo period and sericulture buildings built during the Meiji era when sericulture was popular. The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors lining both sides of the road give you a quiet appearance reminiscent of a historical hometown. Details: The Unno Yado was opened in 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo and Hokuriku Highways, and in addition to transporting gold mined in Sado and changing the attendance of various feudal lords in Hokuriku, there was frequent traffic to and from Edo, and many visitors visited Zenkoji Temple. Since the beginning of the Meiji era, sericulture has become popular. The characteristics of the building from that time still remain today. Since the traditional houses have been preserved to the present, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in Showa 61 Showa 61 and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 1987 Showa 62.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Hayakawa Tourism Association. Minamikoma-gun Hayakawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a town located in the southwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is the only "town" in Japan with a population of less than 1,000, with 947 people as of April 1, 2024, making it the least populated town in Japan. It is also a Rich in nature town surrounded by Akaishi Mountains mountains, and it is a Rich in nature area surrounded by large and small waterfalls and Valleys. Hot springs are also abundant, and Nishiyama Hot spring, which has a history of 1,300 years of hot springs, is home to the world's oldest inn certified by the Guinness Book of Records. ■■■History of Hayakawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture In 1956, Hayakawa Town was formed by the merger of six villages: Motodate Village, Goka Village, Suzurishima Village, Miyakogawa Village, Misato Village, and Nishiyama Village. In 1960, the population increased to more than 10,000 due to the influx of people involved in hydroelectric power generation construction, but the population has since declined and is now "the least populated town in Japan". ■■■Introduction to sightseeing spots in Hayakawa Town ・Akazawa Inn It flourished as a lodging place for Rest stop for pilgrims to Mt. Shichimen, and still retains the faces of the Edo period. In 1993, it was recognized as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. ・Shuku-no-eki Shimizuya It is a tourist information center and rest area that has been renovated from an old accommodations in Akazawa Inn. Specialty products and crafts of the region are sold. ・Bentendo waterfall It is a waterfall at the back of the Hagoromo Trailhead to Mt. Shichimen and is known as a place for ascetics. In winter, you can see the icefall where the waterfall freezes. ・Hayakawa Local History Museum It is a document building that retains the exterior of the Village Hall of Misato Village. Hayakawa Town's traditional culture, crafts, and history are on display. ・Yushima's Great Cedar Tree Legend has it that it was planted 1,200 years ago, and it is the largest cedar tree in Yamanashi Prefecture at Sanno Shrine. In 1958, it was designated as a natural monument designated by Yamanashi Prefecture. ・Hayakawa Valley In the Valleys that stretches from the Arakura area to the Narada District, you can see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, such as New green in Spring, autumn leaves in autumn, and Icicles in winter. ■■■Specialty products of Hayakawa Town Hayakawa Town's proud Specialty Products, Hakuho miso, Fresh sweet potato konnyaku, and Dried potato stalks, are exquisite gourmets that can only be tasted here. In addition, "Oboko dolls" that have been handed down in this area since ancient tradition are recommended for tourism in Hayakawa Town and are also designated as prefectural designated folk crafts. ■■■Popular events and festivals in Hayakawa Town ・Akaishi Mountains Hayakawa Edible Wild Greens Festival Every year in May, the event is held at the Hayakawa Town People's Sports Square, and the main stage features Drum performances and song shows. Bake sale shops and food stalls are lined up at the venue, and Mikoshi portable shrine passing is also held. ・Okuyamanashi Hayakawa Autumn Leaves and Food Festival It is held every year in October at the Hayakawa Town People's Sports Square surrounded by autumn leaves, and Hayakawa Town's Specialty Products and seasonal foods are gathered. ■■■Sightseeing in Hayakawa Town "Japan's least populated town" is packed with rich nature, deep history, Specialty products, events and charm. There are different ways to enjoy your trip in Hayakawa Town, such as "heal your fatigue in the Hot spring", "Experience the Nature of Hayakawa Town at the campsite", and "Enjoy the local gourmet food of Hayakawa Town". Best regards so that your trip to Hayakawa Town in Yamanashi Prefecture will be an unforgettable memory for everyone, and we will send out recommended information about Hayakawa Town!

Notanohira Campground A blissful time spent relaxing by a clear stream and soaking up the great outdoors <The site is managed by Media Wars Co., Ltd., under commission from Toyooka Village> A management building repurposed from the former Notanohira Branch School The campsites sit in a perfect location with trees providing shady spots Thirty minutes by car from the village center, this campground lies beside a secluded clear stream The site makes the most of nature with tent sites and bungalows, and the former branch school building is used as an event space Tent sauna rentals are available, and you can refresh yourself by plunging into the clear stream’s cold water! →For details, please contact the site manager. Bungalows are also available The tent sites sit beside the clear Abukawa Stream, which becomes a natural pool in summer! If you want to forget everyday life, this is the place: Notanohira Campground! The access road to the campground currently sees dump trucks and other heavy vehicles due to construction related to the Chuo Shinkansen linear project. Please drive carefully on the way to the campground. *Mobile phone reception is unavailable near the campground. Some SoftBank network phones may have a signal.* The campground is managed and operated by Media Wars Co., Ltd. For detailed information and reservations, please apply via the Notanohira Campground website. Search for “Notanohira Campground”

One group per day only! A completely private campsite!! This is a one-group-per-day, fully private campsite that has long been missing from the scene. It’s perfect for campers who found it hard to use regular auto campgrounds with their dogs or those arriving in large camper vans. You can reserve the whole site just for your family or friends without worrying about other campers! ※This campsite is operated by a private business. About 700 tsubo of land becomes a completely private space! The view of the Central Alps visible from the site is breathtaking! The management building is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and clean shower toilet! The private space feels wonderful at night Enjoy delicious campsite meals with family and friends like these! Perched on a hill, the campsite offers spectacular scenery; rice terraces and a shrine nearby give the area a peaceful, rural atmosphere. You can see stunning rice terrace views from the site The night view and starry sky are magnificent! The grounds are surrounded by wooden fencing, so campers with dogs can let them play without worry. An ideal campsite for those bringing dogs! Lantern light creates a relaxed atmosphere. There are private homes around Toyooka Base. Even though this is a private campsite, please observe proper manners and avoid disturbing local residents. Reservations are accepted by members only via the website. For details, please see the Free Site Base "Toyooka Base" homepage. Search for "FREE SITE BASE"

【Nakano's Rice Terraces】 R6.5.4 It is a state of the terraced rice fields in Nakano. The gradation of the water-filled water surface and the sunrise is beautiful! The silhouette of Mt. Fuji is also clearly captured, and it's time to start today.

In Nagawacho, at Himekidaira, flowering peach trees were in bloom 🌸 Their pink color looked beautiful against the sunny sky ☺️☺️

At Kenfukuji Temple in Takato-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, there is a master craftsman in Takato Masonry, by Sadaharu Moriya. The illuminated stone Buddha was artistic, giving the impression that I was watching a museum exhibition, and I couldn't help but say, "It's amazing." The cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are wonderful, but I also liked the nostalgic place with a lot of historical heritage.

The Nagawacho Tourist Information Center inside Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato offers e-bike rentals🚴 Called “Nagawa Cycle”! With an electric-assist e-bike, long distances and uphill roads become easy! Relax and enjoy a comfortable ride at your own pace amid pleasant natural surroundings 😊 〇 Reception hours 9:30 AM–2:00 PM 〇 Usage hours 9:30 AM–4:30 PM 〇 Rental location Nagawacho Tourist Information Center, 2424-19 Furumachi, Nagawacho, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture 〇 Contact 0268-68-0006 Shinshu Nagawacho Tourism Association Nagawacho Sports Commission

Old-fashioned shopping street and five-story pagoda * The shopping street was not vacant. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Echizen Daibutsu

Come and try 🍶 Yamanashi sake as a Yamanashi souvenir Alcohol will be 🎉 sold at the Saruhashi Daikokuya / Otsuki Station Information Center from tomorrow 3rd The lineup is Otsuki's proud sake brewery, Sasaichi Sake Brewery 🎋 These are ✨ the two companies of Far Yeast Brewing, which brews in the Minamoto of Kosuge There are ❗️ also other products that accompany Yamanashi's local gourmet food and alcohol In fact, Yamanashi and Haliotis are local souvenirs. It is said that while transporting this from the sea to Yamanashi, the taste of Haliotis exuded and became a specialties. Crackers made by a local rice cracker shop also go well 🎶 To ☺️ accompany the train, to drink leisurely at home Alcohol is not allowed until 🈲 the age of 20

Hello everyone, this is the Shosenkyo Tourism Association. Today the weather cleared enough to see blue skies! At Senga Falls, where sunlight streamed through, the fresh green leaves were shining. The weather looks good for the second half of Golden Week starting tomorrow, so please come and visit us.

It is Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. The castle tower is thought to have been built in Bunroku 2~3 1593~4, and is the oldest existing five-story and six-story castle tower in Japan, and is designated as a national treasure along with Himeji Castle, Hikone Castle, Inuyama Castle, and Matsue Castle. It is a famous castle with a history that has overcome many dangers.

*Cycling Guide Tour* ~Fruit Sweets Plan~ Guided cycling 🚲 and strawberry picking 🍓 We enjoyed freshly made sweets using the strawberries at the village eatery Cafe & Dining en!

This is the Shinshu Nagawacho Tourism Association. Nice to meet you! Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, lies in central Nagano with abundant nature and a living history. ◇ History of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture When the Nakasendo route linking Edo and Kyoto ran through the area in the Edo period, Nagawacho hosted two post towns, Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku, whose traces remain as tourist spots today. ・Nakasendo: 28th Station Wada-juku Located at the foot of Wada Pass, a difficult section with about an 800-meter elevation change on the Nakasendo, many travelers rested and restored their energy here. The nationally designated historic sites Wada-juku Main Camp, Rekishi no Michi Shiryokan Kawachiya, and Daikokuya stand side by side, letting you feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. ・Nakasendo: 17th Station Nagakubo-juku In the Edo period there were 43 inns, making it the second largest of the 26 post towns in Shinano. Hoshikuso Pass in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, has been a source of obsidian for ages, and many people lived there. Hard, easily worked obsidian served as material for stone tools for some 30,000 years. ◇ Attractions in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Utsukushigahara Highlands This lava plateau centers on Mt. Ogatou at 2,034 meters and offers sweeping views of Mount Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Northern Alps. You can also see peaceful scenes of cows grazing on Utsukushigahara. The evacuation tower called the Tower of Beauty, placed in the highlands' center to ring a bell and protect climbers when fog forms, has become a symbol of Utsukushigahara. ・Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato A recommended spot for buying souvenirs, offering fresh local vegetables and specialties. In June 2020 a direct-sales shop with an Edo-period–style exterior, Marche Kokuyo, opened. ・Kokuyo Water Near the tollgate of the Wada Pass toll road, the famous water plaza springs from bedrock filtered through obsidian. It is listed among Shinshu’s 37 Famous Waters. ・Nagato Hot Spring Yasuragi no Yu This day‑use hot spring facility adjacent to Roadside Station Marumero No Eki Nagato features a sodium sulfate spring, one of Japan’s three renowned “beauty” spring types. There is an open‑air bath and a source‑flowing “kama bath.” ・Wadashuku Onsen Fureai no Yu A day‑use hot spring located within the vast sports park Yuyu Park. The spring quality is calcium–sodium sulfate. From the azumaya‑style open‑air bath you can enjoy seasonal scenery. ・Obsidian Experience Museum Excavation results are presented clearly through actual stone tools, animations, and models. ・Hoshikuso-kan Obsidian Mine Exhibition Room Projection mapping directly onto strata illustrates Jomon‑period obsidian mining revealed by excavations, making the process easy to understand. ※Visitors must register at the Obsidian Experience Museum before entering. ・Blanche Takayama Ski Resort A skier‑only resort boasting an 80% clear‑sky rate. With a variety of runs, it’s a ski area families can enjoy. ※The 2023–2024 season ended on March 31. ◇ Events in Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Otaya Festival An annual festival held around January at Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine. Five floats are dedicated within the town. ・Wada-juku Post Town Festival A festival during the Obon period that recreates the history and culture of Wada-juku, drawing many visitors. At night lanterns light the post town. ◇ Local specialties and products of Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Local specialties include Dattan‑soba and deep‑fried rainbow trout. These products, nurtured by Nagawacho’s rich nature, delight many visitors with their fresh flavors. ◇ Enjoy your visit to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture Nagawacho welcomes you with abundant nature and streets where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains. We will share recommended information to help you fully enjoy your trip to Nagawacho, Nagano Prefecture, so please follow us. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Hello, this is 💁 ♀️ the Otsuki Station Tourist Information Center Rainy weekdays during Golden Week, In front of Otsuki Station, a relaxing time is streaming 😌 You will not be able to go sightseeing outside, It's often unfortunate that you can't see Mt. Fuji. Because it's a rainy day, it's ☔️ nice to be able to enjoy the scenery in a different way from your feet or indoors Receiving a lot of agricultural products despite the 🥬 rain Popular bamboo shoots with scum removal treatment, snap peas, watercress, leaf lettuce, etc., Green vegetables are also arriving ✨ one after another The size of the leaves is getting bigger, and I feel 😌 that it is getting warmer Implementation also sells crepes and bento boxes in front of Otsuki 🍱 Station It's raining, but please stop by 🎶 Otsuki Station

[The irises of the Takizawa River are in full bloom! ] 】4/30 As if to liven up the Iris Festival, the irises bloomed, and the festival was a great success! It is still in full bloom and in Best time to visit. You can enjoy it a little more during G.W, so please go out.

Nobeyama Highlands today The big Golden Week holiday finally starts tomorrow🥳 As usual at this time of year, Nobeyama Highlands fills with many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture🚗✨ Within Minamimaki Village the timing varies by location, but the cherry blossoms have finally started to fall and the pure white yamanaashi (aonashi) flowers are now visible🌳 Meanwhile, farmers have laid mulch sheets over the highland vegetable fields, turning the landscape from earthy brown to white🚜💨 The first half of the holiday looks mostly cloudy, but the latter half is forecast to be sunny🌞 Come and see the snow-dusted Yatsugatake range🦉 #Minamimaki Village #Yatsugatake #Nobeyama #GW #Golden Week

Azumino Alps Park, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture About 300,000 tulips are in Best time to visit ♪ Tulips blooming without gaps in the forest in the park! Masterpiece! I am excited by the lively colors. I was satisfied with the scenery unique to Spring.

Folk doll museums around the world have started an exhibition of "May Dolls Irises Festival". May dolls are often decorated as a celebration of the "Tango Festival" on May 5, such as helmet decorations, armor decorations, and general decorations. It is a traditional event that has been cherished as part of Japanese culture since ancient times. In this May doll exhibition, 250 warrior dolls and a child general with a heroic expression are lined up in 15 Japanese dolls decorated in 30 tiers with a height of 6 meters and are overwhelmingly powerful. It is one of the largest in Japan and is worth seeing. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the exhibition period, a Warlord experience is also held. Why don't you feel like a warlord? April 27, 2024 Sat ~ June 9, 2024 Sun Closed on Wednesdays after May 8 For more information, please visit the World Folk Doll Museum ☎026-245-2340

How about ❓🍺 a beer as a souvenir of Saruhashi? Hello, this is 🐒 Saruhashi Daikokuya Alcohol sales have started 🙌 today We have started ✨ handling beer from Far Yeast Brewing in Kosuge Not to mention the classic Far Yeast series, Radler 2024, which uses plenty of Yamanashi lemons, is also on sale 🍋 Please stop by 😁 Souvenirs are also available ✨ The curry using onions from Otsuki has been renewed and made even more delicious 🍛 Yamanashi's standard souvenir Shingen mochi, We also have 🙌 a lot of Shingen yaki that have been Popular recently The restaurant also offers 🍤 fried shingenyaki The restaurant is also waiting for ✨ you with a new menu such as cold Soba noodles For those who enjoy Yamanashi from now on, For those who are going home, Please 😁 stop by the healing spot of early summer dazzling fresh greenery

April 28, 2024 in Azumino City on a trip to Shinshu, I went to see the tulips in full bloom in the Hori Kanehotaka area of the national Alps Park. The tulip field of 290,000 balls of 127 varieties is a masterpiece! I was immersed in a strange sense of the world. No matter where you look, the tulip 🌷 view is superb, and ♪ I was ♪ very satisfied to have the best time