Zerubu Hill ??? In addition to lavender, colorful flowers are blooming and it is ? beautiful Roundabout walk! You can even ride a cart or buggy! Photo taken on ?✨ 7/13

Win a travel ticket worth 50,000 yen! "Atsumare Superb View Hunter! Tateshina Photo Contest in Summer" Let's ♡ post "scenery with a lake" on Instagram with [#Superb view Tateshina Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun will Held in a photo contest this summer that anyone can easily participate in! To participate, simply ♪ add "#Superb View Tateshina" and post your favorite photo on Instagram The best works will receive a travel voucher worth up to 50,000 yen that can be used in Tateshina Town. Enjoy Lake Megami and Shirakaba Highlands while looking for your own spectacular view! Tateshina Photo Contest in Summer" Application Guidelines ■Application Period 2024/7/13(Sat)~2024/8/18(Sun) ■ Theme Theme: "Landscape with a Lake" (the lakes are "Lake Megami" and "Lake Shirakaba") ■ How to apply During the period, please post "scenery with a lake" on Instagram with the hashtag [#Superb view. * Subjects of lakes are limited to "Lake Megami" and "Lake Shirakaba". * One person can post as many photos as they want. * If your Instagram Account is set to "Open to the public", your application will be invalidated. * Anyone can apply if the work has not been published in other contests. * The photos you post will be used for PR (TV, Web, social media, etc.) of this project. * Squid if a person is depicted in the work, we will be liable for infringement of portrait rights. Please be sure to obtain the consent of the person in question when applying. * Entries must be taken by the applicant himself/herself. ■ Screening From the photos posted from Instagram with the hashtag [#Superb View Tateshina, Tateshina Town, Shinshu Tateshina Tourist Association, and Nagano Broadcasting System will decide the winning works after consultation. Winners will be contacted via direct message. * The acquired personal Information will be Use only for the shipment of the prize and the accompanying communication, and will not be Use for any other purpose. * Thereare if you cannot contact us within 5 days after being notified of the winner, we may transfer the winning to another person. The winners will be announced on ARURA at a later date. ■ Prizes Tateshina Town We will present a "Tateshina Town Support Appreciation Ticket" that can be used for hotels, restaurants, cafes, Activities, Hot Spring facilities, Souvenirs, etc. 　Grand Prix = 50,000 yen minutes × 1 person 　Scenic Hunter Prize = 30,000 yen minutes × 2 winners 　Shinshu Fresh Tourist Association Prize = 10,000 yen × 5 winners 　ARURA Prize = 3,000 yen × 10 winners ■ Organizer: NBS Nagano Broadcasting ■ Inquiries Nagano Broadcasting ARURA Editorial Department 026-227-2059 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10-17 o'clock) We are ♪ waiting for your "scenery with a lake" Subject lakes this time are "Lake Megami" and "Lake Shirakaba". Lake Megami is also known as a power spot, and is a lake on a Highlands that reflects its graceful mountain on the surface of the water, just like the appearance of Mt. Mount Tateshina, which is called "Woman's Sacred Mountain". The early morning when it is covered in morning mist is mysterious, the day when it is bathed in the sun is refreshing, and the twilight time when the Sunset reflects the sunset is graceful, and the brilliance changes from moment to moment. The view of Mount Tateshina from the pier is also beautiful and eye-catching. Lake Shu is 1.8 kilometers long and easy to walk, making it a gathering place where you can spend as much time as you want. You can also enjoy boat rentals and canoes! As the name suggests, Lake Shirakaba is a lake surrounded by birch trees and has a circumference of about 4 km. Promenades are maintained around the lake, and you can enjoy walking, running, and cycling by bicycle. The Lakeside is surrounded by beautiful mountains such as Kurumayama and Mount Tateshina, and it is a spot where the wind is pleasant. Activities such as hotels, restaurants, boating, canoeing, fishing and amusement parks are also available on the shores of the lake! Not to mention the lake and the surrounding scenery. Photos of visiting the lake with friends and family, etc. We are waiting for your "landscape with a lake" photo! "Tateshina Town Support Appreciation Ticket" that can be used in various places such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, and hot springs The prize "Tateshina Town Support Appreciation Ticket" is a travel ticket that can be used freely at Tateshina Town's partner destinations. It is a nice ticket that can be Use at various places such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, sweets, souvenirs, Hot Spring facilities, etc.! Tateshina Photo Contest in Summer Ikenotaira Hotel's new Main Building 10F Corner Suite "Excel" Tateshina Photo Contest in Summer Tateshina beef can be enjoyed at "Tateshina beef Itto" (left), and soft serve ice cream is popular at "Milk Senka Already" You can stay in a hotel or fill up. This ticket allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Tateshina Town. Please check the partner below. Click here for the "Tateshina Town Support Appreciation Ticket" website We look forward to receiving many applications! Atsumare Superb Scenery Hunter! Tateshina Photo Contest in Summer ■Application Period 2024/7/13(Sat)~2024/8/18(Sun) ■ Theme Theme: "Landscape with a Lake" (the lakes are "Lake Megami" and "Lake Shirakaba") ■ How to apply During the period, please post "scenery with a lake" on Instagram with the hashtag [#Superb view. * Subjects of lakes are limited to "Lake Megami" and "Lake Shirakaba". * If your Instagram Account is set to "Open to the public", your application will be invalidated. * One person can post as many photos as they want. * Anyone can apply if the work has not been published in other contests. * The photos you post will be used for PR (TV, Web, social media, etc.) of this project. * Squid if a person is depicted in the work, we will be liable for infringement of portrait rights. Please be sure to obtain the consent of the person in question when applying. * Entries must be taken by the applicant himself/herself. ■ Screening From the photos posted from Instagram with the hashtag [#Superb View Tateshina, Tateshina Town, Shinshu Tateshina Tourist Association, and Nagano Broadcasting System will decide the winning works after consultation. Winners will be contacted via direct message. * The acquired personal Information will be Use only for the shipment of the prize and the accompanying communication, and will not be Use for any other purpose. * Thereare if you cannot contact us within 5 days after being notified of the winner, we may transfer the winning to another person. The winners will be announced on ARURA at a later date. ■ Prizes Tateshina Town We will present a "Tateshina Town Support Appreciation Ticket" that can be used for hotels, restaurants, cafes, Activities, Hot Spring facilities, Souvenirs, etc. 　Grand Prix = 50,000 yen minutes × 1 person 　Scenic Hunter Prize = 30,000 yen minutes × 2 winners 　Shinshu Fresh Tourist Association Prize = 10,000 yen × 5 winners 　ARURA Prize = 3,000 yen minutes× 10 winners ■ Organizer: NBS Nagano Broadcasting ■ Inquiries Nagano Broadcasting ARURA Editorial Department 026-227-2059 (Reception hours: Weekdays 10-17 o'clock)

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! It is Suwa County Haramura Nagano Prefecture. The Suwa County Haramura of Nagano Prefecture is an area surrounded by beautiful Nature that spreads across the foothills of Yatsugatake, which won the first place in the "City Happiness Ranking 2023 Municipality Ranking". The inhabitants, with a population of about 8,000, live in harmony with the Nature of Highlands between 900 and 1,300 meters Elevation. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommended Sightseeing spot and Latest Information in Nagano Prefecture Suwa County Haramura! Please enjoy! In this first post, I will briefly introduce some of the recommended Sightseeing spots in Haramura. ◆Recommended Sightseeing spots in Haramura, Nagano Prefecture◆ ◇Yatsugatake Nature Cultural Garden It is a leisure facility with the theme of "contact with the nature of Yatsugatake", and Activities such as "Putting Golf", "Mallet Golf", "Dog Run", "Kick Bike" and "Athletic" can be played by children and Adults in the park. In addition, stargazing events such as the "Starry Sky Viewing Party" There are from April to December at the Spot starry sky one of the best in Japan. Nature Observation Science Museum, where the park's planetarium is located, also hosts seasonal events. The adjacent Lake Maruyachi is one of the scenic spots of Yatsugatake. ◇Yatsugatake Central College of Agricultural Practice You can overlook the peaks of Yatsugatake, and you can see cows and goats spending their time leisurely. The Direct sales, which reopened in April 2024, is lined with Agricultural Products such as Highland vegetables grown at the university, colorful Flowers, and Local Specialty Products. The "Hands-on Workshop," which can be enjoyed by everyone from children to Adult, is a Mr./Ms. full of excitement and excitement that cannot be experienced on a daily basis, such as Dairy Farming experiences, poultry farming experiences, field making, tree climbing forestry experiences, tree planting experiences, and vegetable jam making. ◆Events and festivals in Haramura◆ ◇Yatsugatake Craft City Held in twice a year every year, in summer and autumn. Stalls from all over the country selling handmade ceramics, metals, fabrics, woodwork, glass, leather, art, food, and other works by Mr./Ms. artists. ◆Specialties of Haramura◆ The farmland at around 1,000 meters Elevation has a lot of sunlight and the temperature difference between day and night, so it is Specialty Products to Highland vegetables that has received a lot of the blessings of the sun. Fresh vegetables are Cultivation in Haramura: celery, broccoli, cabbage, zucchini, Parsley and corn. Among them, the summer production of celery (called celery by local) is the highest in Japan. Cultivation of flowers is also thriving, and the flowers cultivated in Haramura, such as carnations and anemones, are reputed to be colorful and long-lasting. ◆Haramura Enjoy sightseeing◆ In Haramura, surrounded by nature at the foothills of Yatsugatake, you can enjoy the beauty of various nature throughout the four seasons. You can feel various charms throughout the year, such as fresh greenery that sprouts in Spring, starry sky Appreciation while feeling the cool breeze in summer, colorful Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery wrapped in tranquility in winter. We will continue to send out Haramura Recommendations that we could not introduce this time, so please follow us.

[Toast with cold beer in the hot summer!] 】 The beer garden in the forest is Held in for 5 years yellowtail! Last year, the beer garden was canceled at short notice due to bad weather. Held in indoors this year, even in case of rain. Friday, August 2, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are waiting for you in the parking lot of Hotel Mori Yume! #Nishiokoppe Village #Chamber of Commerce and Industry #Youth Department #Beer Garden #Beer #Summer #Night

Photographed 7/13/24. It is a red thread wind chime of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. When I visited Prayer on July 1, it was hung in a different place.

Introducing the fish of Echizen Matsushima Aquarium! ? The opening of the sea was completed the other day, and the full-fledged summer season has begun! This time, we will introduce ? the fish of the "Echizen Matsushima Aquarium" facing the Sea of Japan of Echizen Kaga Coast National Park ? "Hana Squid" caught in the sea of Fukui Hana Squid brought by a fisherman Mr./Ms. in Fukui. Although it looks like this, it is a fish classified as Squid and swims fluffily ? It usually has a plain color, but it seems that this name was given because it changes to a gorgeous body color. It seems that they are often hidden in the shadows, so please take your time to look for them! ? Currently the longest-lived in Japan! Very large "sunfish" It's the first information to be opened to the public... The sunfish (7 years old) in the tank just after the turnstile is currently the longest-lived in Japan! The body is also very big! Since it is a delicate fish, it is very rare for it to live for such a long time. Please come and see them ? ? Period is the only time you can see it! "Spawning of water octopus" These white objects are all eggs, and the mother Mr./Ms. octopus protect the eggs by spraying garbage and water with their arms! The Echizen Matsushima Aquarium is focusing on breeding water octopus, and the "Mizudako Museum" just opened ? in March this year We are taking on the challenge of "breeding water octopus from spawning date and hatching to adulthood", which is said to be unprecedented, and we are currently conducting research on the composition of food. Mr./Ms., please watch over your baby so that he can grow up splendidly! ? Extremely rare! "Hanadensha" characterized by red spots A very rare type of large nudibranch ✨ It is said that the name "Flower Train" was given because of its vivid appearance. In this photo, the two dogs are attached to each ☺️ other It's on display next to Hana Squid, so be sure to check it out as well! ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶」 【Echizen Matsushima Aquarium】 @echiaqua (Instagram) 〒913-0065 74-2-3 Sakai City Mikuni Town zaki, Fukui TEL：0776-81-2700 FAX：0776-82-2296 In the middle ? of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Click here for ▶ past post@dmo.sakai (Instagram)

July 27 (Sat) Suijinbashi Noryo Fireworks Display A fireworks festival held with the Suijin Bridge over the Tenryu River as a pedestrian paradise. Why don't you experience the fireworks that go off up close while blowing in the river breeze? Date: Saturday, July 27 Time: 19:30~21:30 Place: Tenryu River Suijin Bridge Temporary parking lot: Iida General Sports Ground, Shimokuken Elementary School, Shimotoriwa Community Center (Shimotoriwa Community Fire Center) * Suishin Bridge will be a pedestrian paradise from 18 o'clock Contact: Machinaka Information Center Phone: 0265-22-4851

Held in again this year! August 11 (Sun) "Noh play Township Ikeda Hazuki Firewood Noh" Folk performing arts rooted in the region and ✨ Noh and Kyogen dances by human national treasures ✨ It is ? a lot of Mr./Ms. content that can be seen at once Please visit Ikeda Town this summer! [Program] ・ From Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh dance Dengaku "Karasutobi", Noh Dance "Kureha" ・ Iwami Kagura from Kato Kagura "Dust Ring", "Orochi" ・ Ōkura-ryū Kyogen "Kaminari" Cast: Shichi-Go-San Shigeyama, Munehiko Shigeyama, etc. ・Kongō Ryuno "TaVillage Nagatoko" Cast: Kongo Eiken, Kongo Ryuken, etc. [Advance ticket sales office] ・Ticket Pia WEB [P code: 527-559] ・Ikeda Town ・Fukui City (Palio, Bell) ・Sakai City (Al Plaza Ami, Hartopia Spring) ・Ono City (Vio) ・Sabae City (Al Plaza Sabae) ・Echizen City (Takegaku City, Sipy, Imate Art Museum)

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Ikeda Rural Tourism Corporation. Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a Town rich in nature located in the center of Fukui Prefecture, facing the Gifu Prefecture south of the Town. With a population of about 2,200 (as of 2024), about 92% of the area of the Towns is occupied by forests. We will send out such Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture recommended Tourist Information, so thank you ◆ What is Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture? ◆ Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a scenic region surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine rivers. It is Restrooms available in Fukui Prefecture and one of the most Heavy snowfall area. National Highway 417 "Kanmuri Pass Road", commonly known as "Crown Road", which shortens the travel distance between Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture Ibigawa by one hour, opened in November 2023. Access from Gifu Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture has become very convenient, and the exchange of people (people visiting from outside the region) has increased. Restrooms available also have a history of inheriting the culture of Japan's traditional performing arts "Noh play" from ancient times. ◆ Introduction of Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Sightseeing spot ◆ ◇Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda is one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in Japan, Representing Ikeda Town. You can enjoy Athletic activities such as Tree Trekking and Zipline in the mountain forests of the Shizuhara Area of Ikeda Town. The Mega Zipline is 510 Meters long and 60 Meters high, making it one of the tallest in Japan. ◇Michi no Oasis Four Season Terrace It is a tourist exchange facilities that just opened in April 2024. Processing foods made from agricultural products in Ikeda Town and specialty products made by woodworkers are lined up. Meals made with Agricultural products from Ikeda Town are also available. It can also be Use as a Tourist Information provision or as a resting place, making it a great stop during your journey. ◇Kazura Bridge It is a bridge over the Asuwa river valley made by weaving a plant called hardy kiwi with a total length of 44 meters and a height of 12 meters. Restrooms available that if you pledge your love on this bridge, you will be happy forever. ◇Ryusouga Falls It is the only waterfall in Fukui Prefecture designated as one of the "100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan". The Scene where the 60-Meters-high waterfall falls excitingly stream is a sight to behold, and many tourists Visit it. The stairs are Well maintained, so you can go down to the front of the waterfall. ◇Mount Kanmuri It is a mountain on the border between Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture, and was selected as one of the "Nature 100 Japan to be preserved in the 21st century". The Elevation is 1,256 Meters, but you can drive to around 1,000 Meters, and it takes about 2 hours to reach the summit from there, so even beginners can easily climb it. ◇Suwa Azuki Shrine The Main hall of the shrine is specified as National Important Cultural Property. At the back of the stairs of the mountain road Precincts the shrine, the "Inari Large cedar" rises one of the most Large cedar Hokuriku region, which is said to be 1,000 years old. ◇Keiryu Onsen Kakasou It is a spring quality that is soft on the skin and is said to be a spring water that promotes beautiful skin at a Onsen Ryokan inn in the center of the Shizuhara Plateau. You can enjoy not only staying at an inn but also a One Day Hot Spring. ◆ Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products ◆ ◇Rice Ikeda Town has a large temperature difference in one day, and we are promoting Nature-friendly agriculture by reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers as much as possible. Ikeda Town is a Town with a reputation for delicious Rice in Rice production area and Fukui Prefecture. ◇ Grated daikon soba Soba noodles made with with Ikeda water is a specialties of Ikeda Town. Grated daikon soba made with spicy grated Grated radish and Salt Dashi has been loved by the Town residents for a long time, and can be tasted at "Soba Township Ikedaya", "Water Wheel" and "Ippuku" in the town. ◆ Introduction of Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture festival and Events ◇ Ikeda Food Cultural Festival It is a popular Events that is celebrating its 16th anniversary in 2023 and is Held in every year in early November. Approximately 60 stores will Stalls in various parts of the Ikeda Town, offering gourmet foods such as Soba (buckwheat noodles), new Rice, sweetfish, vegetables, wild vegetables, and Ghibier, as well as woodworking experiences. Other events such as the "Bale-carrying Challenge" will be held. ◇Ikeda Grand Festival It is a festival held at Suwa Azuki Shrine and is held in for three days from June 9 to June 11 every year. Portable shrines Parade around the town, and "Children's Sumo" is also held in in which children of elementary school age and younger participate. ◇Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Dengaku no Umami It is a traditional event held every year on February 15 for about 800 years, and Japan's traditional "Noh" and "Dengaku" dances are Dedication at Kanjinja Shrine. ◆ Introducing Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Sightseeing spot ◆ Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating Sightseeing spot with rich Nature and history. Enjoy a wonderful trip in Ikeda Town. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out Recommendations for Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture, Ikeda Town, so thank you!

Recently, the temperature has been high and it is starting to ? feel summer The operation of the fountain in Yamabiko Square has begun! Everyone from children to Adult can enjoy it! 〇Operating period (time 9:30~17:00) 　Every day in July and August 　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only in September Other details please check the towns website.

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Fruit Period ???? Period of cherries has passed, and blueberries are next! After that, plums and thighs, and so on! Seasonal fruit can also be purchased at Roadside Stations. Now blueberries? You can also eat it as it is! You can also make it into jam! Arrangement infinity ✨️ Blueberries are in season now!

Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge 2024 Held in on Sunday, September 29, 2024! 〆 Deadline Entry - Acceptance until the end of July! Use the slope of Takayama Village It is a bicycle hill climb race with a total length of over 20 km and an elevation difference of 1300 m It's a full-fledged race to run 20 kilometers up a grueling Slope. It is a cozy tournament full of regional flavor The popular eve festival is freshly made Soba noodles and tempura wine from Takayama Village The behavior after the goal is the hinobe soup of Township food Lots of delicious food! Hot spring ticket as participation prize You can take a dip in the Hot Spring and go home Battling a grueling course Loving hospitality Please bring back wonderful memories in Takayama Village For details, go to the conference Home page At the Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge

Kamisuwa Hot Spring morning market held in Why don't you wake up early on Sunday morning and go to the Annual event Kamisuwa Hot Spring morning market? Fresh vegetables, sweets, Local Agricultural Products, and many others. Date: July 14 - September 22, 2024 　　　(Held in every Sunday for a total of 11 times) Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m. Location: Around the Katakurakan parking lot * In case of unavoidable rain, it may be canceled.

Hello everyone. This is the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau. Nagano Prefecture Shimotakai County Yamanouchi Town is a charming Sightseeing spot that is rich in Nature, history, and Hot Spring. Blessed with a beautiful Nature environment where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, you can spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In this First Post, I will introduce Recommendations for Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture. ■■Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village is one of the Hot Spring resorts Representative of Japan. With a history of more than 1,300 years, this hot spring village consists of the following nine hot spring resorts. ・Jigokudani Hot Spring ・Kamibayashi Hot Spring ・Shibu Onsen ・Andai Hot Spring ・Yudanaka Hot Spring ・Shinyudanaka Hot Spring ・Hoshikawa Hot Spring ・Honami Onsen ・Kakuma Hot Spring There are many inns and Hot Spring facilities in the Hot spring resort. In particular, the communal bath tour called "Out-spa Tour" in Shibu Onsen is popular, and you can spend a relaxing time while feeling the atmosphere of the hot spring bath. In addition, at night, the Hot spring resort is illuminated by lanterns, creating a fantastic atmosphere. ◇Jigokudani Yaen-koen Jigokudani Yaen-koen is famous for being the only place in the world where wild Japanese macaques can be seen bathing in hot springs. In the snow-covered landscape, the sight of the monkeys soaking in the hot water gives us peace. You can observe the monkeys in their Nature state up close, so it is a Spot that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to Adult. ◇Shiga Highlands The UNESCO-listed Eco Park Shiga Highlands Located in Joshinetsu Highlands National Park, surrounded by 2,000-Meters-class mountains. It is one of the snow resorts Representative of Japan and is crowded with many skiers and snowboarders. In summer, it is also popular as a Highlands resort where you can enjoy Hiking and trekking. You can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, and especially during the Autumn leaves season, the entire mountain is enveloped in vivid colors. ◇Kita Shiga Highlands Kita-Shiga Highlands, which has four ski resorts, is one of the one of the most Heavy snowfall area in Nagano Prefecture Restrooms available where Soba (buckwheat noodles) Cultivation has been held for a long time. Climbing to an Elevation of 1,700 Meters on the world's largest 166-seater ropeway, you can see various sky patterns such as a sea of clouds and a starry sky throughout the year. ◇Mt. Yokoteyama Mt. Yokote, located in the Shiga Highlands area, is a mountain with an Elevation of 2,307 Meters, and on a clear day, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Northern Alps and Mt. Fuji. The summit is easily accessible by Use Skylator (escalator) and Lift, and you can easily enjoy the spectacular view. It has been selected as one of the "100 Sunset Spots in Shinshu", and you can enjoy the golden sky and mountains of Shinshu. ◇ Shiga Kusatsu Highlands route It is a mountain sightseeing road that passes the Highest Point of the National Highway at an Elevation of 2,172 Meters, about 41 Kilometers connecting Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village and Kusatsu Hot Spring in Gunma Prefecture. It is a popular Driving Route that is open from Spring to autumn, and you can see the Northern Alps, Mountains of Jyoshu, and Mt. Fuji from the roadside, and it is exhilarating to drive while admiring the beautiful scenery. Many tourists visit during the autumn autumn leaves season, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains dyed in red and yellow. ■■Gourmet Specialty products of Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Oyaki Oyaki is a Local cuisine that Representatives Shinshu and is loved by many people in Yamanouchi Town. The Oyaki, which is made by wrapping ingredients such as Standard Nozawana and eggplant in a flour crust and baking or steaming, has a simple but deep There are taste. Seasonal Oyaki using Local Agricultural Products is also available. ◇Pottery pottery is a traditional Yamanouchi Town craft made by drying Mulberry and Persimmon tree Nature for about 3 to 5 years, processing it into a teacup, etc., and carefully polishing it. ◇Sukagawa Bamboo Crafts It is a traditional craft designated by the governor of Nagano Prefecture with a history of about 280 years and a Bamboo Crafts using Nemagari bamboo that grows wild in the Yamanouchi Town of Nagano Prefecture. Bamboo crafts, where Craftsmanship and Sense shine, are simple, Restrooms available, beautiful, and practical. And it is also popular as a souvenir and is recommended as a One of a kind that can be used for a long time. ◇ Popular thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment Thereare local beers handmade with apples and peaches grown at the foothills of the Shiga Highlands, Shine Muscat, and spring water from the Shiga Highlands are popular. ■■Events in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more is a popular summer Festival in Yamanouchi Town that is Held in every August. The Festival is a concerted effort by people from Local, and includes a variety of Events such as dancing and fireworks festival. In particular, the climactic fireworks are spectacular and brightly color the night sky of Yamanouchi Town. ◇Shiga Highlands Hill Climb It is a hill climb race aiming for the highest point of the national highway "Shibu Pass". Shibutoge Pass is said to be a sacred place for hill climbers, and Impression is the scenery of rich nature that changes with elevation in the 13 kilometers to the goal. At the Highest Point Stone Monument of the National Highway, you can also see the magnificent sea of clouds that spreads all over. ■■Tourist information in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot where history, nature, and hot springs interwoven. Please visit Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture and experience the splendor of this place. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations for Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

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Photographed 7/15/24. It is the Kawagoe Imo lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It's a lot of Mr./Ms.. ?

How do you do! This is the Shinshu Takayama Tourist Association. ■What is Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture? The Takayama Village is located in the northeastern part of Nagano Prefecture, about 20 Kilometers from Nagano City, There is a prefectural capital, about 50 minutes Use Train bus from JR Nagano Station, and about 20 minutes by car from the Suzaka Nagano Higashi Interchange and Obuse Smart Interchange on the Joshinetsu Automobile Expressway, and has a population of about 6,400 people (as of May 2024) Village. Takayama Village covers an area of about 17.8 kilometers from east to west, about 10.7 kilometers from north to south, and 98.56 square kilometers, and about 85% is occupied by forests and wilderness, and many of the forest areas are designated as Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. It has an inland climate with a large daily range of temperatures throughout the year, with a maximum temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in summer and an average monthly temperature below freezing in winter, and the annual precipitation is as low as about 1,000 mm. Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park The UNESCO Eco Park was launched by UNESCO with the aim of harmonizing the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems. 　Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park consists of an area spanning five towns/villages in two prefectures: Yamanouchi Town, Takayama Village (Nagano Prefecture), Nakanojo Town, Kusatsu Town, and Tsumagoi Village (Gunma Prefecture), and is located almost in the center of Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. Elevation region blessed with 2,000-meter-high mountains, majestic Nature, and abundant Hot Spring Minamoto, including the one of the most Hot Spring and snow resorts in Japan, which was the venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. 　The Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park was registered in 1980 and included part of Takayama Village from the beginning. Later, due to heightened awareness of the Nature environment, we considered expanding the area of the Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park from 2012 to 2013, expanded the "transition area" and "buffer area" in Takayama Village, and decided to make the registered area all villages, which was approved by UNESCO in 2014. ■NPO "The Most Beautiful Village in Japan" Union The NPO "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Union started in 2005 with seven towns/villages. At that time, the Period of the so-called Great Heisei Merger promoted the merger of Town/Village city, and it was becoming difficult for a small but wonderful local Minamoto and a Village with beautiful scenery to survive Period. Following the example of the "France's Most Beautiful Village" movement, which carefully selects and introduces simple and beautiful villages in France, it is an organization that started a movement that aims to become independent as the most beautiful village while protecting the landscape and culture of Japan's agricultural, mountainous, and fishing villages that can never be regained if lost. Takayama Village was recognized as a member in 2010 in recognition of three regional Minamoto: the original landscape of a mountain village with ancient weeping cherry blossoms, the nature beauty of the Matsukawa Valleys and the foothills of Mt. Kasatake, and the environmentally-friendly agricultural village landscape. ■ Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spots in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture ・8 Hot Spring Shinshu alpine Hot Spring Village Along the valley line of the Matsukawa River in the Takayama Village, there are eight Hot Spring There are: Okuyamada Hot Spring, Shichimi Hot Spring, Goshiki Hot Spring, Matsukawa Valleys Hot Spring, Yamada Hot Spring, Warabi Onsen, Koyasu Onsen, and YOU Yu Land. 　Since ancient times, it has been loved as a Hot spring resort and Hot Spring Village. ・Thunder Falls(Kaminari Falls) 　Thunder Falls (Kaminari Falls) is a spectacular waterfall with a drop of 30 meters. 　As the name suggests, the Roaring Sound and the Scene of the water streaming down are spectacular, and many tourists Visit it. 　When you walk along the promenade installed behind the waterfall, you can see the waterfall through the water curtain, so it is also known as Urami Waterfall, and you can feel its power up close. ・Yamada Ranch Yamada Ranch is a sightseeing spot where you can enjoy the Nature of Takayama Village. The 160-hectare ranch is a great place to interact with cows and other animals, which is especially popular with children. In winter, you can enjoy winter spots as a ski resort (YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park). The 13-Kilometer Takochi Tour Course is also one of the most popular. ・Kenashi Pass 　Kenashi Pass is a Representative Sightseeing spot in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture. 　It is a mountain pass that connects the Kamitakai-gun Takayama Village of Nagano Prefecture and the Azuma County Tsumagoi Village of Gunma Prefecture, and from the pass with a Elevation of 1,823 Meters, you can Unfolds a 360-degree panoramic view and overlook the majestic Nature. 　Especially in the Autumn leaves season in autumn, many tourists visit and are Fascination by its beauty. 　In addition, you can enjoy Hiking and trekking, and it is an irresistible Spot for outdoor lovers. ・Winery There are six Winery that produce wine using wine grapes produced in the Village. I will. Among them, at Shinshu Takayama Winery, you can enjoy wine Tasting and Visiting the site. Wine made from 100% grapes from Takayama Village is characterized by a mellow aroma and deep taste. It is also a great Souvenir. ・Specialty products of Takayama Village Apples, grapes, wild vegetables, and Nemagari bamboo (bamboo shoots) There are popular Specialty Products. In addition, the Nature conditions of Takayama Village are said to be close to the wine-producing regions of France "Champagne" and "Burgundy", and the wines made in Takayama Village have been highly evaluated in various wine competitions. ■Introduction of festivals and events in Takayama Village ・Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival The Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival is a cherry blossom Festival Held in every Spring. It is a Events to enjoy the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Takayama Village Village trees, which are more than 200 years old. A "Cherry Blossom Trek Tour" and a Stamp Rally are held around the five major cherry blossoms in the Village. ・Shinshu Takayama Festival The Takayama Village Town hall parking lot, which will be the venue, is illuminated by Bonfire, and dances and Japanese Drum are heard. At the climax, fireworks light up the night sky of Takayama Village. ■Tourist Information of Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will send out Recommendations so that many people can enjoy sightseeing in Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

Photo taken on ?✨ 7/13 Lavender field and sky ? I think I was ? able to take a well-balanced shot of the cityscape in the background and the hills and mountains in the distance It was early in the morning, so there were not many people and it was easy to see!

A castle in the sky that suddenly appears This is a place called ? Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture Famous for the collaboration between the sea of clouds and the castle, many people come ? to see it early in the morning Take a look at the sea of clouds, which is not often in front of you ?

Lake Sagami in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It feels like you're far away even though it's close to the Central Tokyo.

Cape Meo and Misaki in Susami Towns, Wakayama Prefecture, the sea and sky were beautiful. When a typhoon is formed over the Pacific Ocean, a powerful gassho wave can be seen.

On the 27th of January, we will Held in the 4th food festival Uenohara Cafe "Food, Agriculture and Wine" at the south exit of Uenohara Station and Furatto Uenohara. You can get a plate with plenty of summer vegetables from Uenohara for a limited number of 30 people. Please apply as soon as possible.

This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

It's Marine Day... Ocean Blue on Ikejima, Okinawa Ikejima is an Outlying Islands, but it is a sea viewing spot where you can go on an expedition by car while enjoying such a scenic scenery by driving along the underwater road, crossing the bridge over the island, and crossing the bridge over the island. The highly transparent sea is so beautiful! Ocean Blue

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a rim musubi wind chime. Yesterday, today and the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine in the Precincts. It is a festival to ward off plagues. I asked the tengu ? to look up to me with a fan, and I had the lion head bite my head. I received cucumbers ? and amulets.

Sunrise Park Lavender Garden ? Freshly taken photo ✨ just taken on Saturday When I went there early in the morning, it was empty, but there were ?? ♀️ two groups of people taking wedding photos

The distribution location of manhole cards on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays has become the Information Center. On weekdays, it is still the city hall. Please refer to the following for details. Distribution Method At the distribution location below, we will hand deliver one ticket to each person free of charge. Distribution Locations [Weekdays] Name: Tomakomai City Hall, Water Supply and Sewerage Department, Sewerage Division Location: 4-5-6 Asahi Towns, Tomakomai City Tomakomai City Hall North Office Building 3F Phone: 0144-32-6592 Distribution time: 8:45 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. [Saturdays, Sundays and holidays] Name: Tomakomai Tourist Information Center Location: 5-11-5 Omote Towns, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Furendo Building 1F Phone: 0144-34-2000 Distribution time: 9:30~18:00 Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd) * Thereare may be temporarily closed, so please check from the following URL. URL: Tomakomai Tourist Association (tomakomai-kanko.jp) * Please note that the distribution location varies depending on [weekdays], [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays]. Precautions 　● Cards can be obtained by visiting the distribution location. 　● We do not handle advance reservations or mailings. 　● Distribution will be one per person. 　● Thereare the number of distributions is limited, so when the stock is low, we will notify you on the Home page.

Photographed 7/13/24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine.

Photographed 7/13/24. It is a lantern of the Kawagoe Million Lantern Festival.