Chowa Town Rural Area

Today is also good weather. There is sunshine, but the wind is an autumn wind. From now until the Autumn leaves season, it is a good season when the scenery changes.

The rice fields are gradually turning golden. I wonder if the harvest will be a little earlier this year.

Isemiya Shrine sits in the Rural Area of Azumino
In the back, you can see the shintai of Ariakesan Shrine, Mt. Ariake
The old pine tree standing in the shrine is a nice touch

Autumn comes with the harvest and clear skies... Morning in Azumino
But the sun is glaring, and it's going to be a very hot day during the day...
It's a relief that the mornings and evenings are cool and you don't have trouble sleeping!

Karasawa Falls, located in Chiyo, Iida City, Minami Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture, is a Healing Spot known to those in the know for its Clear streams, which boasts a drop of 30 meters, falling stream. Splash of water and sunlight shine through the trees in summer, and in autumn, you can enjoy the fantastic scenery colored by Autumn leaves. Please visit the famous waterfall, a hidden gem where you can feel the beauty of the Four Seasons.

🚙 The routes runs from Prefectural Road No. 8 through the Forest Road Senen Line. Falling rocks are scattered in places, so please drive with caution.

White Soba flowers blooming in Azumino
I can't Can't wait for the new Soba season!
Azumino Soba is said to have a tight fruit and a good flavor, so if you stop by, be sure to ♪ try it
Soba fields are blooming here and there near HAMA Flower Park

Azumino where the Rice ears have turned golden
It has already grown so fruitfully that the rice harvest is about to begin!
At the end of Ohisama Road, Mt. Jonnen rises
My favorite scenery of Azumino

The Northern Alps seen from Azumino
I could see the symbol of the city, Mt. Jonnen well
I took this photo near the Sightseeing spot Jitensha Plaza
There is a Cycling Road called Azumino and Mabiko Bicycle Path along the There Are Weir
You can also look at it while running on a rental bicycle!

"Sunflower field" next to the Roadside Station Horigane Product Center in Azumino
It's past its Best time to visit, but you can still enjoy it
On a hot day, you Squid try the popular Locally Produced blueberry at the center's "Kaasan's Omusubi Shop" and soft serve ice cream made with homemade jam made with summer and autumn strawberries
It is a Gastronomical delicacies that you want to taste while looking at the sunflower field

*Photo taken on August 15

This year, I am able to post about this one of the best fireworks festivals in Nagano Prefecture thanks to all the sponsoring companies, fireworks artists, everyone who purchased tickets, and the Locals in the Suwa area! There is a really! !️

Located in every year on August 15 in Suwa City. With the help of the executive committee of the Scene of "Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa", we received 🎆 fireworks image
Suwa Lake is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, so the reverberation and impact of the sound is amazing! It's a power that you can never experience anywhere else!!
If you haven't been here yet, or if you're a little curious, please come and ✨ visit Suwa Lake next year We look forward to seeing you!!

https://suwako-hanabi.com/

Shinshu Suzaka Pension Village in the Sky Stay at Minenohara Highlands!!
Taste of Autumn Mushroom Festival & Apple Picking Events

Popular mushroom Festival will Held in on Sunday, October 19 this year.
Accommodation at a Pension in Minenohara Highlands on Saturday, October 18, the day before.
On the day of the Festival,
After checking out the Pension after breakfast After meal,
Gather at Minenohara Highlands Komorebi Hall.
We will guide you to the mushroom picking venue by microbus.
Local guides you through mushroom picking, so you don't have to worry about getting lost in the mountains.
After mushroom picking, please enjoy the "Matsutake Rice & Mushroom Soup", which is very popular every year, and the "Omotenashi" that warms the hearts of the Locals.
Pick mushrooms, eat mushrooms, and enjoy the taste of autumn!
This year, there is also an apple picking experience for participants only.

Contact the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association for details.

MAUKA LANI GOAT FARM
Announcement 🐐🎵 of Outdoor Live Events

Saturday, October 4, 2025
An outdoor live Events will be Held in at Maukalani Goat Farm (Goat Farm) in the Hirose area!
You can enjoy a gorgeous live performance inviting Hideko Chiwata, who wrote and composed the theme song "Butter-Fly" for the Popular Anime "Digimon Adventure", and singer-songwriter Dai Okajima, for free!

Maukalani Goat Farm is a Hawaiian-inspired goat farm.
Goats are grazing in a spacious pasture.
The shop sells rare goat cheese, Original shop goods, Hawaiian drinks, and more!

Please ✨ spend a relaxing time in the pleasant weather of autumn

Pick up and drop off bus from JR Nagiso Station and Tsumago juku (🚌 1,000 yen one way)
If you do not have a Car or are a student, please Use us.
For reservations, please contact the Nagiso Tourism Association (0264-57-2727).
For details, please check the Home page.

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.

Adult Visiting the site Nagano Electric Railway and Nagano Prison
Popular tour of Shinshu Suzaka! Enjoy an extraordinary experience

Infiltrate the backstage of Nagano Electric Railway!
We specially Visiting the site the inside of the Nagano Electric Railway's Car cars and the inside of the station, which are not usually seen.
In addition, it is a valuable opportunity to experience cars and station staff.
I can't stop being excited about the social Visiting the site approaching the back side of the railway~

Experience a prison that you seem to know but don't know
After the Nagano Electric Railway, the next place to visit is Nagano Prison.
Visiting the site of the correctional exhibition and a tour of the prison, there is also a corner where you can buy work products for inmates.
Lunch is the Popular "Prison Bento"! Reproduction of the actual inmate menu Enjoy the special bento box.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:45~14:45
Meeting point:
Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station Silky Building 2nd Floor Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association
Meeting time: 8:45 Dismissal time: Around 14:45
Requirements: Junior high school students and above
Capacity: 30 people (minimum 15 people)
Notes: Nagano Electric Railway and Nagano Prison may be photographed for news reports.
(On the day of the event, you will be asked to fill out a consent form for shooting at the reception.)
If you are unable to take photographs, please let us know at the time of application.

Application / Contact
Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association ☎026-215-2225
Nagano Prefecture Suzaka City Oaza Suzaka 1295-1 Silky Building 2nd Floor　

The walls (walls) of Nagano Prison are storehouse style according to the brewery town of Suzaka.

View from Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden

The queen of alpine plants, Lycaenidae, made me feel the summer of Hakuba.

2025.8.8
Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan~

Cycling 🚴 to the peach orchard the other day
We also enjoyed peach picking & peach Oyster Ice!

This year's peaches are some of the sweetest and juiciest they have been in years!
It seems that they were very satisfied with the Oyster ice using peaches from Toyooka Village, which also made me happy.

Sweets are served at the restaurant "Cafe & Dining en" in Toyooka Village.
and children's space allows you to spend a relaxing time with your children.

Details of the guided tour ↓
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Summer Visit 2025

On this day, Gluttonous Kasai will deliver Fresh Hoya Hoya Information.
Do you all know what Natsu Natsu is all about? It's good to have a Traditional Charm of the scorching heat that can only be experienced in this season, but the "summer festival" where you can enjoy the coolness, tranquility and Traditional Charm of the evening is held at Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine!!
During this period, in addition to lighting up the Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, Kagura by the Suwa Grand Shrine priestess, dance music by Local people, Local Shimosuwa Koyo High School brass band performance, and Tsugaru shamisen performance will also be held during the period at 19:00~. And on weekends, special Events such as Ennichi and Kitchen Car Stalls are Held in!
More information ⇒ https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/event/21644/
Those who collect shuin stamps! Limited shuin stamp books for this summer pilgrimage and a special shuin stamps for the summer festival at night will be awarded Autumn Shrine during the period, and the "Yo-Yo Fortune Lottery" Traditional Japanese straw raincoat the summer festival at night will also be awarded from 18:30 ~ 21:00 during the period, so please come by all means!! Fans are also distributed to visitors only. It is 🎶 a traditional charm bamboo fan
※ Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine, so please don't make a mistake!

Suwa Grand Shrine Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine Night【Summer Visit】
◎Period: Thursday, August 7, 2025 ~ Thursday, August 14, 2025
◎Time: 18:30~21:30

◎ Shinano Kuniichinomiya Suwa Grand Shrine (Lower Shrine Autumn Shrine)
📍 5828 Shimosuwa Town, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture
☎ 0266-27-8035 Inquiries
◎ Home page : https://suwataisha.or.jp/

Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Nighttime Natsumōde 2025
Gluttony Kasai is here to bring you fresh, hot-off-the-press news!
Have you heard of Natsumōde?
While the slow, lingering summer heat has its own charm, Natsumōde offers a chance to avoid the midday heat and instead enjoy the cool evening air, the quiet atmosphere, and the magical scenery of the shrine at night.
This summer, Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya will once again host this special evening event.
During the festival period, the shrine grounds will be beautifully illuminated, and visitors can enjoy sacred kagura dances performed by shrine maidens, traditional bugaku court dances by local performers, music by the Shimosuwa Kōyō High School brass band, and live Tsugaru shamisen performances.
On weekends, food stalls and kitchen cars will also make a special appearance.

Special Limited Items
• Limited-edition Natsumōde Goshuincho (temple seal book)
• Nighttime Natsumōde special Goshuin (temple seal)
• “Yo-Yo Omikuji” (balloon yo-yo fortune), available 18:30–21:00 during the event
If you are a Goshuin collector, you won’t want to miss this!

Dates: August 7 (Thu) – August 14 (Thu), 2025
Time: 18:30–21:30
Venue: Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya – Shinano-kuni Ichinomiya (First Shrine of Shinano Province)
📍 5828 Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
☎ 0266-27-8035 (Natsumōde Inquiries)
* Homepage : https://suwataisha.or.jp/
・ Distributed to visitors only; a traditional hand fan made from bamboo, perfect for enjoying the summer evening in style 🎶
※ Please note: This event is held at Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya.

Accommodation at Hoshinoya Karuizawa, when I woke up early in the morning, the summer-like scenery was spreading, so I took a picture.

From August 1st, the Himekidaira Information Center will open ☀️✨ for a limited time
Implementation is being ✍🏻 conducted at the Himekidaira Information Center ̖́
We will 🎁 give a towel to those who answer the questionnaire

We also do "Nagawa Cycle (E-bike rental cycle)", so please 🚴 stop by when you come near us
Nagawa Cycle Application 👇
https://fd-system.tours/plan/?plan=plan000257

≪ Address ≫
Chowa Town Daimon 3515-72 Inside the kiosk

≪ period≫
August 1, 2025 ~ August 31, 2025
(Vacation on August 23)

≪ business hours ≫
10:00-16:00

Gluttony Kasai Extra Edition Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture

If you live in the city, why don't you heal your eyes and mind with the clear rivers and air of Shinshu, the towering mountains, and the blue-blue forests?
In the second issue of Gluttonbo Kasai's extra edition, we visited the people of Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. I went to the Kannon Bridge, a bridge over the "Takase River" that streams through Omachi City!
In fact, I Outbound to the ballpark next door as an escort to my second son's baseball game, and this scenic place is good! !️ This scenery was surprising even to me, a native Nagano resident.

According to Dr. Google, "In particular, Takase Valley Water There are appear emerald green due to the mixture of fine particles due to weathering of granite and colloidal particles of sulfur." It's a very beautiful river color, isn't it? ❗️
Please come to Nagano Prefecture and be 🎐 healed

◎ Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Kannon Bridge
📍 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture

Do you guys tired about for so many jobs? You need to rest and healing or chilling. In this second special edition of Kuishinbo(Gluttony) Kasai, I had the pleasure of visiting Ōmachi City in Nagano Pref. This is about in Omachi city, Nagano pref. There are so many natures and beautiful liver and mountains.
I went to my boy’s baseball game in Omachi city. The Takase liver and Kannon bridge was next to ball park. I was born in Nagano. I knew about nature from when I was born. But it was so amazingly beautiful sight front of me…
I asked Mr. Google. It says “In particular, the water of the Takase Gorge sometimes appears emerald green due to the presence of fine particles from weathered granite and colloidal sulfur particles.”
We warmly invite you to Nagano Prefecture — come and experience its soothing, restorative charm for yourself.

◎ Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Kannon Bridge
📍 Tokiwa, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture

Tokyo Bakery

On this day, Shokushinbo Kasai visited "Tokyo Bakery", which is close to the office and has exquisite bread with a chewy texture. It was moved to its current location from the first year of Heisei, but before that, it was There is a in Suehiro in Suwa. This was a bakery where Kawanishi's grandmother, a gluttonous child, used to buy bread from Tokyo Bakery. So, it's a bakery that I can go to without permission with the bakery that raised me.

It has been in business for about 70 years. What's more, it's a bakery where you can make a reservation for bread and the bread reservation shelf! I hadn't heard much about the bakery's reservation system, so I was very surprised. I and a lot of reservations on that shelf. That's why it's such a popular bakery!! Reservations are required for 🥖 your favorite bread

Gluttony Kasai's recommendations are: Pain de Me, Cheese France, Bacon Cheese France, Karashimentai France, Grain Peanut France, An Butter France, Arabiki Pork Bread, Pizza Bread, Burdock Salad Bread, Fresh Cream Bread, Danish Bread, Cream Donuts, Curry Bread, Deluxe Wiener, An Donuts, Angel bread, banana sandwiches, and sandwiches are all varieties. Excuse me... My love for Tokyo Bakery was so strong that I recommended everything I ate. Right now, I'm secretly targeting "Parisians!! Fun 🎶 after you come to the store to see what kind of bread this is I think it's bread, like a glutton. Gluttonous Kasai wants to eat Parisians all to himself w It seems to appear 🤤 in a dream
Tokyo Bakery's bread is really chewy and chewy like no other!! I can boast that it is the most chewy bakery that a gluttonous person has ever eaten in his life. Is it a true Roux sleeper!? w If you like chewy bread, Tokyo Bakery's bread is 🥖 a must!
Gluttonous Kasai is a super recommended bakery! We hope you will enjoy 🎶 it

◎ Tokyo Bakery
📍 Suwa City Owada Minami 14−10
☎ 0266-52-1299
◎ Business hours : 07:30 - 18:30
◎ Regular holiday: Sundays, Holidays
◎ Car parking lot: About 10 cars (including shared with neighboring boutiques) )

The Tokyo bakery! This is gluttony Kasai’s favorite bakery ever!!! The shop is so close to our office. Their bread is so softy and springy. Maybe about 35 years ago, my grandma bought us (my brothers) some sandwiches and breads. We loved it. They raised us up for big!
First of all, I was so surprised for about bread reservation. Have you ever heard bread reservation? How nice is it!!! My case is, if I go bakery I couldn’t find my favorite bread, I will find another bread. So, I have to give up it. But if the bakery has reservation system, it is so nice to me!!! There are “Bread reservation shelf”. There were so many breads on the shelf. So sweet!
Tokyo bakery’s my recommendation? Absolutely all of them!!! I bet you will satisfy. I am aiming for “Parisienne”. It appears in my dream!! Hahaha!
Their bread is just like spring bed! The bread is so softy and so springy. I want to you guys try them out!!!
Gluttonous Kasai’s super recommended bakery!

◎ Tokyo Bakery
●14-10 Kowataminami, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-1299
◎ Opening Hours : 07:30 - 18:30
◎ Closed: Sundays, national holidays
◎ Parking lot: Approximately 10 cars

【Information on Iron Exhibition Hall Events】
Let's make a "handmade knife"!

Gari is surprised that an unexpectedly authentic knife is made from five nails!
There is also an afternoon session, so please come and visit us ♪

Date: Sunday, July 27
　　　Afternoon session: ▶ 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)
Capacity: First 30 people

【Information on Iron Exhibition Hall Events】
Summer Vacation Support Project!! Let's make a "handmade knife"!

Date & Time: Sunday, July 27 (1) 10 a.m. – noon
　　　　　　　　　　 (2) 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Capacity: First 30 people for both (1) and (2)
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)

Workshop to make your own Original knife using five-sun nails, Summer ♪ Vacation crafts, etc. 😚

2025.7.25
Pothole Tour

Held in due to the weather, but by the time the tour started, the sky was clear and blue.

It was very impressive to see the children enjoying jumping into the waterfall basin sparkling in the sunlight over and over again.

I would be very happy if it was a good summer memory for your family.
There is a very much for your participation.

✴︎About the Pothole Tour︎ ✴
Deep in Toyooka Village, in one of the largest potholes in Japan, this is a plan to enjoy river walking and river activities.
Guides with expert qualifications in outdoor emergency services will support your experience.

Held in until early September. We are still accepting reservations, so please feel free to contact us.
Details of the tour can be found on the Toyooka Travel Time Home page.
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/

Azumino was hit by heavy rain
In the evening, the rain stopped and we were able to see a beautiful sunset

Thereare here is a world of black and gold and fantastic lacquer art
Its name is "Azumino Takahashi Setsuro Memorial Museum of Art"
Setsuro Takahashi is a lacquer artist who represents the contemporary craft art world
Based on the traditional sinking metal technique, we have created a unique world of lacquer art with the technique of hammer metal
On the premises, you can also see the former Takahashi family residence from the middle of the Edo period
In addition, you can also enjoy 😀 the sinking experience

For details, please visit the Official website
http://azumino-bunka.com/facility/setsuro-museum/

It's been a hot day...
Azumino also exceeds 30 degrees ...
On a day like this, I want to spend a relaxing time looking at the cold crystal clear Mountain stream
On the banks of the Nakabo River, which streams from the Northern Alps
With a book I wanted to read and a cup of coffee...
At the Tourist Information Center in front of Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line, rent 😄 a café box and enjoy an Azumino picnic
https://reserve.489ban.net/client/azumino-e-tabi/0/detail/850669

Sakaki Town's Town residents Festival "The 48th Sakashiro Dondon" will be Held in again this year!
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: In front of Sakaki Station, Yokomachi Tachimachi Street

★ Children's Square (1) (Yokomachi Street)
　・ Mini SL / Little Playground Equipment
　・Balloon gift
　・Fureai Flea Market
★ Children's Square (2) (Iron Exhibition Hall / Community Center Car Parking Lot)
　・Fuafua Penguin Water Square
★ Keyaki Yokomachi
　・Woodworking class
　・Second-hand clothing sales
★Series 169 Train Plaza
　・Cool Share & Spot
　・Craft Corner
　・ Mouse photo shoot (15 o'clock - / 16 o'clock - )
★ Main Stage Performance
　(Guest Stage)
　・ KAJII's daily necessities musical instrument concert - Tableware sings - 16 o'clock -
★ Main Stage Linked Planning and Musical Instrument Making Workshop (Multipurpose Hall on the 2nd floor of the Central Downtown Community Center)
　"Let's ♪ make a 'spring can'" from 3 p.m.
★ Bake sale shop
　・Yakitori, Oyster ice, various alcohols
　・Frankfurt non-alcoholic beverages
★ Mikoshi Parade (from 18 o'clock)
★ Odori (from 18:45)

Please come and visit us ♪

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

"Noh Prayer and Japan Sword Culture◆The 5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Pre-Workshop"

We will Held in a Workshop to enjoy the "5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Funa Benkei" scheduled to be Held in at the Sakaki Town Cultural Center on Saturday, August 23rd!
It is a two-hour event filled with various things such as Japan swords and Noh, Buddhism and Noh, Kanze-ryu Noh play master Chitoshi Matsumoto's explanation of the highlights of "Funabenkei" and the experience of the work of the sword.

Held in ∶ 7/20 (Sun)

Place: Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall

Hours: 10 a.m. to noon

Participation fee: 1,000 yen (including admission fee)

Kirigamine and Kurumayama shoulder 📷️

Suwa City Kirigamine's daylily is in Best time to visit. Ladies and gentlemen, please be careful!

Kirigamine and Kurumayama-kata

It's about time for Daylilies!!! Please drive safe for come to Suwa City. We are wating!!!