Shiojiri-juku Location: Shiojiri City, Shiojirimachi The old Nakasendo route that crossed Misawa Pass, Ono-juku and Ushikubi Pass from Shimosuwa-shuku was abolished in 1613 (Keichō 18). From 1614 (Keichō 19) the Nakasendo was rerouted via Shiojiri Pass and the new Shiojiri-juku was established. The town layout work was overseen by Ogasawara Hidemasa, lord of Matsumoto Domain. He laid out the new Shiojiri-juku in an east–west plan southwest of the old post town. The honjin was one of the largest on the Nakasendo, and the post town also featured a noticeboard area and a Matsumoto Domain checkpoint. Plots in the post town were typically three to four ken wide. By 1843 (Tenpō 14) the town had 166 households, including 75 inns — the largest number among the 26 post towns of Shinshu, due to its position at a road junction below Shiojiri Pass. Major fires in 1828 (Bunsei 11) and 1882 (Meiji 15) destroyed much of the town, but the Ono family house, a National Important Cultural Property, still evokes the town’s former appearance.

【Torii (shrine gate) Pass -Torii Toge-】 ♢summary A mountain road of about 6 km that connects Yauhara Juku in Narai juku on the Kiso Highway. For travelers in Edo, it was famous as one of the one-of-the-best places on the Nakasendo Highway that made waraji shoes cry. Popular in modern times as a quaint Trekking course. Many people from home and abroad walk this pass. From the summit, you can see Mt. Mitake to the west and Mt. Kiso Komagatake to the east, and there are many monuments and stone Buddhas of haiku and poets, including Matsuo Basho, along the ancient road. The Sengoku period became the battlefield of the Kiso and Takeda clans, and at the end of the Edo period, it is a historical mountain pass that the Empress Wagu passed through on her journey to surrender. Torii (shrine gate) pass introduction videos link (YouTube) ♢ We offer free rental of cypress hats and bear bells! This service is a service that allows you to experience the Edo traveler style, especially for those who walk between Yabuhara ⇔ Narai in Nakasendo. The traditional Original Japanese cypress kasa drawn in kanji will make you feel the heart of an Edo traveler and will be a true travel companion! For those who want not only an experience, but also a photogenic record! [What is Japanese cypress in the first place?] 】 Japanese cypress is one of the traditional crafts of the Kiso region. As a "practical fashion item" and "parasol and sunshade that has been around since the Edo period", it is still popular with Locals and tourists alike. 【How to Experience】 You can experience it at the Tourist Information Center below. If you return the item, the deposit will be refunded in full. ⚠ In case of loss or damage, the deposit will not be refunded. (It doesn't matter if it's wet.) ） ●Rental location (1) Narai Juku Tourist Information Center (2) Yabuhara inn lively plaza / laughing hall (3) Kiso Village Tourist Information Center ●Address (1) 497-3 Narai, Shiojiri City (2) 1019-1 Yabuhara, Kiso village (3) 196 Yabuhara, Kiso village ●TEL 　①0264-34-3160 ②0264-36-3020 ③0264-36-2543 ●Business hours (1)9:00-17:00 (2)8:30-17:00 (3)9:00-17:00 ●Holidays (1) Year-end and New Year holidays (2) Every Tuesday (3) Every Monday ●Refundable deposit 2000 yen / per item ●Payment method: Cash only

【Township Inn -Gobarajuku-】 Location: Hirooka Township, Shiojiri City Township Hara inn is the first Shukuba in which Zenkō Temple Highway split at the Nakasendo Horse Wash inn. It was built in Keicho 19 (1614) when the lord of Matsumoto Castle, Ogasawara Hidemasa, Maintenance of the Zenkoji Temple Highway (Kitakuni Waki Return) was developed to connect the Nakasendo Wasuma Inn and the Kitakuni Highway. It is not that the Village that already existed became inn, but that the original Village of Township was in the Ueno cadastre on the east bank of the Narai River, but with the Maintenance of inn Station, it was moved to its current location around Genwa 5 (1619) along with the hardstone Village that was in the residential cadastre on the west bank of the same river inn. ○Highlights of Township Inn The houses are often divided into houses, and the frontage of the houses is as wide as 5 ~ 6 rooms, and it is characterized by the main building with a wife and a gable with a sparrow facing the Highway. In addition, the front yard between the Highway and the house and planted with trees to create a beautiful cityscape, and the store name is displayed on each house. In an essay, Muneyoshi Yanagi, who is called the father of the folk art movement, praised the beauty of Township Inn as "a wonderful piece of work for the whole Shukuba." On the north side of the Shukuba is the Township Fuku Temple, which became a resting place during the Meiji Emperor's pilgrimage in Meiji 13 (1880), There are. Click here for articles about Nakasendo and the five Post Towns in the city ↓

【Motoyama Inn -Motoyamajuku-】 Location: Soga Motoyama, Shiojiri City It flourished as the entrance to Kisoji Road and the exit of Matsumotodaira. The two-story lattice houses are lined up, and even now the faces of the incident remain Richly preserved, and it was introduced as the birthplace of Soba cutting. In the 19th year of Keicho (1614), the three inns of Shiojiri, Washima, and Motoyama were decided to be the new Nakasendo inns, but they were not inns built by transportation of people from neighboring villages like Shiojiri Inn and Washima Inn, but were villages from the Middle Ages. It is the 32nd Shukuba counted from Edo, and is Located in 30 towns to Arashima Inn and 2 ri to Niekawa Juku. The inn was divided into upper and lower towns from the south, and there were honjin, wakihonjin, and wholesaler ands in the center. Hachimangu Shrine, Nagahisa Temple, and Tsunemitsu Temple and to the south of the inn, Suwa Shrine to the north of the inn, and Ikebu Shrine on the opposite bank of the Narai River were enshrined, but some of them have Temple been abandoned. In addition, since Motoyama was on the border with Kiso of the Owari Domain, a guard post was set up in the south of the inn, and women's reforms and timber reforms were carried out. In Tenpo 14 (1843), there were 117 houses and 34 inns, and the inn house division is more 4~5 houses than the 3 frontages of Washima inn. Although it has been hit by large fires many times, the buildings that remain today are built from the end of the Bakumatsu period to the Meiji period, and the faces of the Shukuba era are well preserved, such as the flat girder structure facing the road and the 2nd floor rooms with a thousand lattices. Among them, three houses, the Akiyama family (Wakamatsuya), the Tanaka family (Ikeda family), and the Kobayashi family (Kawaguchi family), built around the time of the Meiji era, are designated as National Tangible Cultural Properties. The Honjin and Kobayashi houses became accommodations when Emperor Ninko's princess Wagu married Tokugawa Ieshige in 1861, and during Emperor Meiji's visit in 1880 (Meiji 13). Each house is given a store name, which is a reminder of those days. In addition, the specialties is "Soba noodles", and it is stated that the birthplace of Soba cutting is Motoyama in the Sui brush of Yunling in the 3rd year of Hoei (1706). Among the historical sites, there is a small hill behind the inn, which is said to have been protected by the Motoyama Minbu, a clan of the Kiso clan, Ruins of the Castle many ema are Dedication for begging for rain, sericulture, and treatment of eye diseases, and the shrine is a natural monument of Shiojiri City, and the Ikebu Shrine (Ike no Gongen), which is said to be a spiritual experience for begging for rain, sericulture, and eye disease treatment, and the Ikebu Shrine (Ike no Gongen), which is a natural monument of Shiojiri City, There are the Shitamachi stone group lined with Dōsōjin and Koshin Pagoda inscriptions. Click here for articles about Nakasendo and the five Post Towns in the city ↓

【Nakasendo and 5 Post Towns in Shiojiri City】 There are 69 Shukuba on the Nakasendo Road between Edo Japan Bridge and Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Bridge. Although there are more hills in the Shiojiri City area than on the Tokaido, there was no long stay in the river, so we were able to pass as planned. There were five shukuba on the Nakasendo road in the Shiojiri city area: Shiojiri Inn, Washima Inn, Motoyama Inn, Niekawa Juku, and Narai Juku. (1) Shiojiri Inn -Shiojirijuku- (30th from Edo Japan Bridge) Shiojiri inn was set up in Sakai in the Matsumoto and Suwa territories to change Rice shells and contraband items, and the honjin and wakihonjin used for attendance shifts were established, and the number of hatagoya was the second largest in Nakasendo and the largest in Shinano at the end of the Bakumatsu shogunate. (2) Washima inn -Barajuku- (31st from Edo Japan Bridge) It is a Shukuba that corresponds to the follow-up of the Nakasendo Road and Zenkoji Temple Highway. The inn was equipped with one of only three Kanme Kaisho on Nakasendo. Most of the faces of the Shukuba were destroyed by the great fire in the early Showa period, but the stone lantern of the night light remains in the place where it hits. (3) Motoyama inn -Motoyamajuku- (32nd from Edo Japan Bridge) Motoyama inn is said to be the birthplace of Soba cutting. It flourished as the entrance to Kisoji Road and the exit of Matsumotodaira. Honjin became a Accommodation when the Imperial Princess Wagu married Tokugawa Ieshige and during the Meiji Emperor's visit in 1880 (Meiji 13). (4) Niekawa Juku -Niekawajuku- (33rd from Edo Japan Bridge) Niekawa Juku is the entrance to Kisoji 11 Inn. As a transportation hub on the Nakasendo Highway, the Kakegawa Checkpoint was located, and it developed in the Accommodation industry and remote area commerce. (5) Narai juku -Naraijuku- (34th from Edo Japan Bridge) The Shukuba was called "Narai Senken" and was crowded. Richly preserved of the faces of that time, it is now visited by many people as a popular Sightseeing spot.

Tsumago juku Car is prohibited 🚗⚠ from 10:00~16:00 Recently, there has been an increase in the number of cars entering the Shukuba during the Time Slot / Time of Day when traffic is prohibited. It is prohibited for the safety of pedestrians and the protection of the historical landscape, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. Please park along National Route 256 at the second Car or the central Car Car. Fee Car parking is 500 yen per day.

Chowa Town Nakasendo Eidaijinma Enforcement Office (reception area) Please don't take the trash Famous garbageless jizo in Chowa Town and Ueda district, "garbageless little boy"? It is tucked away in the parking lot of the Eternal Horse Enforcement Station (entertainment area) near Car Wada Pass. It is said that this place was established a long time ago by Kaseya Yobei of Edo Kufu Town, and in order to reduce the difficulty of traveling over the mountain pass, people and horses were provided with porridge, bonfires, and fodder free of charge. #Chowa Town #Nagano Prefecture #Nakasendo #Wada-juku #Eidai Jinma Enforcement Office #Garbageless Jizo

In the past, there were "round-table discussions" and "historical walking tours" in the Tomi City Yoshizu area, where Azusa kamiko (priestesses) called "Nonou" who were said to be the "Village priestesses of No.1 in Japan" and who traveled around the world gathered. Local residents' volunteers held the "Nishinomiya-ri Development Association," which was attended by 15 people from inside and outside the prefecture, including history buffs and tourism officials. "In the Spring, a group of several to several dozen priestesses, led by the Shinto ritual Maitao, set out on a tour from Nonou Alley, and they divined their worries, sufferings, and wishes in the village where they toured," says Hirofumi Shinohara, secretary of the association. He is the "descendant family of the Shinto ritual Maitao (owner of Nishinomiya Shrine)", and Ancient documents are handed down to the house, and researchers who visit from all over the country and people who admire Nonou are accepted and visited to guide the history of the area. 　Four years ago, I held a walking priestess tour in Pre, and this is the second time. 　In March of this year, he published "Nonou's Picture Book" in order to let Local children know about it. At a roundtable discussion held at the Community Center, Mr. Shinohara said, "I would like to broaden my horizons and experience the history and culture of Jozu with Nonou." He explained his involvement with Sengoku Warlords such as Takeda Shingen, and how the area was spun by people such as the Sanada clan, Yamabushi, and Nonou of Yuzu while playing an active role. 　He also spoke about the endemic nature of Yoshizu, saying, "There were many things related to women, such as being kind to women, and there were a variety of livelihoods." Tyler Lynch, the young husband of Tokura Kamiyamada Hot Spring "Ryokan Kamekiyo," who participated in the event, said, "It is very interesting from a European and Rice perspective. Ms. Shinohara said, "There is no historical record that the priestess had a Gari of espionage activities or that she was acting as a female ninja, but since she was in a position to travel around the country and see and hear various Information, how she used it is Squid world of imagination." Kazuo Hayakawa, secretary general of the Shinshu Toumi Tourism Association, said, "I hope people will learn about the culture of Yoshitsu Village. There is also a culture where Nishinomiya and Higashimachi compete with each other." The historical walking tour was led by Mr. Shinohara and guided by Local officials such as Hiroaki Igarashi and Mr. Hayakawa of Jotsuin. After visiting Nonou's grave, the ruins of the mansion, the alley of Nonou, and the Nishinomiya Shrine, Mr. Shinohara "cleansed his body by bathing in cold Water at this well (the ruins of the mansion)." At the Nishinomiya Shrine, "I used to watch my grandfather printing bills until I was in junior high school." 　At Kanai alley, he said, "You can see Mt. Misaki from here, Mr. Kanai was in charge of the Mt. Mijayama Festival, and there were priestesses and priestesses among the hospitality, and they offered the deer caught on Mt. Misaki to the gods." Visiting the site of the Jotsu-in temple opened by Mr. Yoshitsu under the guidance of Sumitomo Igarashi. 　At the gravesite of the Yoshitsu clan, we learned about Roux and the face of the falconer sect, and the falconry ritual of the Suwa faith. 　In addition to this, we also visited the Maiden River, the megalith of the princess, the Nishinomiya Kabuki Stage, and the Higashimachi Kabuki Stage. Mayumi Castro Kagura, a priestess and writer from Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, said, "I've been interested in Yoshitsu for the past two years and have been coming here frequently. Kaori Yamazaki, a participant from Nagano City, said, "I have walked since I participated in the Walking Priestess Tour four years ago, and this is a good opportunity to listen to the explanations, so I hope it will continue in the future." Yu Takizawa, who participated from Sugadaira Highlands in Ueda City, said, "I'm planning a walking priestess tour with my friends, and I want to dress up as a priestess and walk while thinking about it." On July 7th, the members who participated this time will take the lead in holding the "Walking Priestess Tour" of the Yoshitsu Historical Walk. 　Under the guidance of Mr. Takizawa, the Traditional Culture Study Group groups, and under the guidance of Mr. Tyler, the "Ninja Project groups" will tour Yuzu. < Historical Notes> ◇ Nonou's tour of countries: Emotional support for the common people 　As a mediator between gods and people, Nonou performed "mouth-to-mouth" activities such as ringing the azusa bow and conveying oracles. 　It supported the spirit of the common people from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. The warlord also borrowed Nonou's mouth to obtain a prophecy of victory from the gods, alleviating the fear of death and giving him confidence of victory. 　In the Edo period, the largest number of nonou lived in the Village of Akizu, and there were about 50 nonou houses. With the approval of the Edo shogunate's temple and shrine magistrates, the Saiai Shinto Shinto ritual Maitao and Nonou, who presided over Azusa Jinko, formed a caravan and were able to tour the countries freely. 　In the Meiji era, activities were banned by the religious policy of the new government, and many sought new ways of life, such as closing businesses or immigrating. ◇Minamoto of Nonou Historical soil of Akizu 　As for why priestesses gathered in the Village of Yoshitsu, according to Higashimomachi magazines and magazines, it is considered that the land of Yoshitsu has been a soil for accepting priestesses since ancient times, and place names and remnants related to women and Shinto ritual. 　Tradition reminiscent of the origins of Nonou and the historical climate of Yoshitsu are listed in chronological order. 　▽ From the Kofun period to the Nara period, the central power advanced into the area, and the culture of the ancient center flourished in this area 　▽ The changes in place names that remain in ancient times (Umino Township→ Miss Village→ Maiden Township → Umino Sho) are place names that indicate the local character that has a deep relationship with "Yubu" in ancient times, and the figure of Yube, the priestesses who participated in the requiem Shinto ritual of performing Kagura dances and playing divine spirits, comes to mind 　▽ From the end of the Heian period to the beginning of the Edo period, the Shino clan of the Yoshitsu clan made a name for themselves as the best falconers in the eastern part of the country, and there are many secret traditions among the falconers, and shamanism can be seen in them. 　▽ The Yoshitsu clan is strongly associated with medieval Suwa, and the local characters "Mijakuyama", Iwai-do, and Kanai alley that remain in the former Akizu Village convey the faces of the Mijayama Shinto ritual (hunting Shinto ritual) that the Yoshitsu clan would have performed as a clan of the Suwa no kami clan. Mt. Misaki is a hunting ground, and Iwai-do is a remnant of a place (celebration hall) for divine festivals. Kanai alley is a place name that conveys the place of residence of the Kanai clan, who served as a deer priest who prepared dishes to be offered to the gods, and who served as a large city official who dedicated kagura at festivals and conveyed divine proclamations.　▽ During the Sengoku period, Chiyo Mochizuki, who was appointed as the head priestess (priestess) of both Kai and Shinano by a shuin stamp letter from Takeda Shingen, relied on her connections and settled in Yuzu Village. 　▽ In the Edo period, Yoshitsu was the main flag, so it was easy for Nonou and others to work and the backing of the shogunate. Toshin Journal electronic version2025-6-29 12:32 Theme: Quoted from Toumi News No.1 in Japan's Most Walking Priestess Village Picture book of "Yuzu no U"　 Planning and Publication: Nishinomiya Village Development Association (Nonou Research Group) Text: Hirofumi Shinohara Illustration: Hitoshi Maruyama Phone for Contact: 090-8509-5859 (Mr. Shinohara)

📍 Tenpaku Park Mitsuba azaleas and Oshima cherry blossoms: Best time to visit Flower peach: Bud to bloom for 5 minutes 📍 Tsumago juku Cherry blossoms: beginning to fall The weather has ☀️ been good since the morning Hiking customers, the local bus in the evening is very crowded. Bus Train (JR Nagiso Station) does not accept IC cards or credit cards Use. Boarding in advance and avoiding crowded times.

I went ❣️ to "Arimatsu", a town that is Located inside Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture but retains the faces of the Edo period Arimatsu was a teahouse settlement between Chiryu no Shuku and Narumi inn inn on the former Tokaido Highway that connected Edo and Kyoto, and flourished as a tie-dye production area, and was the perfect place ❣️ for a kimono trip It is a wonderful town where you can touch the atmosphere of the Edo period. I was 😃 exposed to a lot of cultural techniques and things in Japan, such as facilities where you can experience tie-dyeing, museums, and merchant's houses

I went ❣️ to the Kurashiki Bikan area of Okayama Prefecture to see [Spring Night Light] In the Kurashiki Bikan district, the historic cityscape and rich Nature are in perfect harmony, and the buildings that retain the face of the Edo period are lined up, and the scenery along the river is particularly beautiful Squid ❣️ Light up of Japanese umbrellas along the river was very cool and beautiful ❣️ The willow trees and small boats also gave me 😃 a strong sense of the faces of the Edo period

Nakasendo Ichirizuka Fifty-one ri from Edo The snow melted and we finally went 😊 The milestone mound in Wadakarasawa in Chowa Town has two large mounds left on both sides of the road. The mound was built as a sign for travelers on the Nakasendo Highway. It is a very atmospheric place that reminds me of those days.

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Chowa Town Wada Dōsōjin along Nakasendo Along the Nakasendo Road in the Wada area, you can see 😊 several Dōsōjin Are they children who enjoy lion dances? A very cute look 🥰💕

Nakasendo Ichirizuka Fifty miles from Edo A milestone monument at the Kajiashi intersection in Chowa Town Wada. The stone monument next to it reads, "Matsuzawa Trail on the left, Suwa Highway on the right." On the right is the old Nakasendo road. Fifty-one milestones are There is a Chowa Town Wada Karasawa, There are still mounds of earth on both sides of the road.

📍 Tsumago juku Souvenirs for your loved ones and memories of your trip. As a proof of your visit, you can buy local products and artists' items. Every time I look at it, it brings back memories, which is the charm of souvenirs. Now it is said that it is more about experience consumption than things, Cherish your heart's crush ... 💗💭

Nakasendo Ichirizuka 49 ri from Edo A monument of the ruins of a milestone between Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku in Chowa Town. On the side, there is also a haiku monument with "Mt. Asama" as the top five. However, I'm curious about the cute 🏠 building at the back of the milestone monument. 🙄 By the way, Fifty Rizuka is located in Chowa Town Wada. Forty-eight milestones are Located in in the neighboring town of Tateshina Town.

【Ice and Snow Light Festival 2025】 On Saturday, February 15th, the "Ice and Snow Light Festival" will be Held in in Tsumago juku again this year! About 600 ice candles are lit, and a fantastic scene different from the daytime Unfolds. This year, in addition to the store's night business hours, there will be a free service of pork soup and hot lemonade at the tourist Information Center, and the sale of fried chicken and pizza in front of There are Fureaikan! There will also be colorful ice art by the Tsumagoro Women's Club and an exhibition of ice by Local Sunan High School students. On that day, Nagiso Kanko Taxi is open until 20 o'clock. Enjoy the annual Festival! If you are a photographer, please 📸✨ apply for the Kiso Tourism Federation's photo contest Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Time: 17:30 Ignition Location: Nagiso Town, Tsumago juku (399-5302 Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Azuma Tsumago juku)

📍 Tsumago juku The small New Year's decorations "Mayudama" and "Mochi Flower" were made! Vinca trees are decorated with eyebrows and kumquats, and bamboo is decorated with mochi flowers. We also received ♩ a large decoration in front of the Tsumago Tourist Information Center The decoration is scheduled to be until 2/2 of Setsubun. Enjoy ✨ the scenery of Tsumago juku unique to this time of year

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

📍 Nakasendo This is ❄ the Scene of the Nakasendo of 2025.1.8 (馬籠峠~Tsumago) 1-3: Magoro Pass 4: Ichiseki Tochi Stand Tea House 5: Entrance to the pass 6-10: Male Waterfall Female Waterfall 11: Kooshinzuka-mae Thereare snow ❄ cover If you are walking on the Nakasendo Road, please prepare sufficient winter equipment such as snow boots, gloves, knitted hats, socks, etc. In particular, mountain passes, male waterfalls, and female waterfalls require caution of ⚠ snow and freezing

Happy New Year! Broadcasting and sharing Tourist Information of Nagiso Town again this year as well, so thank you for your ✨ support Today, new Spring wolf smoke was held in various parts of Kiso. Smoke is smoke that is raised high using firewood or gunpowder, and in the past, it was used as a signal or landmark during wartime / emergency. In other words, it was a means of transmitting Information. The New Spring Wolf Smoke Festival, Held in every year on January 4 in Kiso, began in 2007 with the call of the Tsumagoro Love Association to strengthen the sense of solidarity in Kiso Valley and revitalize Kiso. The photo shows a Scene at the Tsumagoro Ruins of the Castle in Nagiso Town, where the Cypress trees of the Kiso tree and the leaves of the Kouyamaki tree are burned to create 🌲 smoke This year, too, the smoke Gari vigorously rose under sunny skies. May 2025 be a happy year full of smiles... 🐍✨

📍 Tsumago juku (12/28 13:30) It's ⛄❄ piling up JR and buses are operating normally for now.

📍 Yogawa District Photos 1 and 2 show Yogawa's Scene ☀ this morning (12.24) With last night's snow, there There are a light snow on the roads and Yogawa Michi! If you are walking, please wear winter gear. The 3rd-5th picture is the morning ❄ of yesterday's wife basket There is no snow on Route 19. It was ❄ -1°C this morning If you are coming or going from the Achi and Iida areas, please be careful 🚗⚠ of snow and freezing on the Kiyonaiji Pass It's going ✨ to be nice weather today and tomorrow

【Tourist information for the year-end and New Year holidays】 Tourist information for the year-end and New Year holidays! Happy New Year 🐍✨ ► Information Center / Tourist Facilities Nagiso Tourism Association, Tsumago Tourist Information Center, Nagiso Station Sightseeing Information Center Closed from December 29 (Sun) ~ January 3 (Fri) Nagiso Town Museum (Wakihonjin Okuya, Tsumago juku Honjin, Historical Materials) Closed from December 29 (Sun) ~ January 3 (Fri) ► Bus Between December 31 (Tue) ~ January 3 (Fri), the number of local buses (Magoro Line and Hojin Line) will be reduced. Please note that some flights may have different times than usual. In addition, the Information Center will be closed from 12/29 to 1/3, so Boarding tickets will not be sold during that period. Please pay the bus crew in cash when you get off Car. ► Taxi Nagiso Kanko Taxi (inside Tsumagoro No. 1 Car Parking Lot) December 31 (Tue) ~ January 3 (Fri) 8:00~17:00 January 1 (Wed) Closed 【Inquiry】 Nagiso Kanko Taxi Co., Ltd. TEL. (+81)-264-57-3133 ►Tsumago juku For the store's business status, please visit the official Tsumago website. * The photo shows the Scene of the New Spring Wolf Smoke on January 4 (Tsumagoro Ruins of the Castle)

📍 Wakihonjin Okuya (Tsumago juku) The fantastic scenery "Oblique Light" that can only be seen on a sunny day in winter is looking beautiful today! The light shining through the lattice windows draws beautiful white lines 🪄 in the smoke of the sunken hearth The oblique light began to appear from about 10 o'clock, facing the right side of the sunken hearth, At present, at around 12:30, the light shines straight toward the sunken hearth. (Taken at 12:15 today) The most popular photo opportunity is 📷 when you are facing the middle Around the time of the winter solstice, The light, which is now about half of the sunken hearth, extends to the front, about the size of tatami mats. The way the light is directed differs depending ✨ on the angle of the sun Tomorrow is also forecast to be sunny, so you may ☀ see some oblique light Wakihonjin Okuya Historical Materials (Nagiso Town Museum) 📍 Tsumago juku (〒399-5302 Azuma, Minamigiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano-ken, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture) ⏰9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:45 p.m.) 🎌 2nd & 4th Thursday 💰600 yen

📍 Iseyama This morning it was pure white with frost, and the sky was clear and blue! As of 8:30 a.m., Route 19 was -1°C ❄️ The photo shows Mt 🏔️. Ise this morning It's going ☀️ to be a great day to photograph the snow-covered Alps

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (3)- Thank you to everyone who came! Held in safely on November 23 next year... ✨

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (2)- November 23 is the busiest day ✨ of the year for Tsumago juku Lunch break is rice balls 🍙 wrapped in bamboo skin It's also a photo opportunity to see them eating! I wonder if 💭 they used to bring rice balls like this and eat them on the go There are people who are handing out large pieces of paper, which are called "Kawaraban" and are like newspapers from the Edo period. It is said 💭 that they were selling at that time in order to inform the common people of urgent news

-Culture, Literature and Politics Procession (1)- On Saturday, November 23, the 57th Cultural and Political Procession was held in under the auspices of the Tsumagoro Love Association. Under clear skies, the Reproduction of the people who would have walked this Nakasendo during the Cultural and Political Era and the Scene of the Shukuba were reproduced, and Nakasendo and Tsumago juku were ✨ crowded Thank you to everyone who came and cooperated with manners such as taking pictures. Held in safely next year.