[Name of 🏔 the mountain]
For the past few days, sunny days have continued, and the daytime temperature is high for this time of yearOmachi City, ☀️ and the mountains are also shining in the blue skyThe 🏔 mountains that can be seen from this Omachi City, officially the Hida Mountains, commonly known as the Northern Alps, or Toyama Prefecture, are behind the Tateyama mountain ranges, so it is also called "Gotateyama mountain ranges" It 😌 is my personal impression, On the Omachi City side, I feel that 😊 the common name "Northern Alps" has gained citizenship
⭐️ Official website "Shinano Omachi Navi" ⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Chowa Town has ⛄ a different amount of snow depending on the district
Thereare 📷 such a difference even if you shoot on the same day (January 21, 2025)

1st photo: ☞ Himegihira
2nd Nagakubo ☞

Himekidaira has an Elevation of about 1300m, and Nagakubo has an Elevation of about 650m.
Elevation is different, so if it is said to be natural, it is natural
There are times when 😂 you will be surprised

・Iijima Jinya
\Tourist Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/

Iijima Jinya was the government office of the bailiwick who ruled mainly the Tenryō (domain of the Edo shogunate) in Inadani Valley.
Iijima Town is a town with a deep history, with Iijima Jinya, who ruled the Tenryo of Shinshu Inadani Valley in the Edo period, located there, and in the Meiji era, it was taken over by the Ina Prefectural Office, the first prefecture of Shinshu.

Address: 2309-1 Iijima, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 0265-86-4212
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after a holidays (open on Saturdays and Sundays), winter (from December 15 to March 14)
Admission fee: Adults: 300 yen (250 yen per person for groups of 20 or more), High school students and children under 18 years old: Free
Website:https://www.town.iijima.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/kyoiku/s_gakusyu/rekiminkan/149.html

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.

[Today's quiz is what is the title (name) of the doll with the expression that is squirming and upsetting in the chick decoration? ] 】
On the calendar, it will be very cold from today! Ooo
In the blog, we introduce sake breweries in Omachi. If you read to the end, you will know the answer to the quiz. Please take a look!

It's going to be very cold from today. (Blog) ▽▽▽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/blog/90718/
There are many ways to warm up in the cold, but what do you think is the best?
It's about walking!
City walking tickets are also on sale to rave reviews. Squid walk in the cold! And put something delicious in your stomach to warm up your body.
City walking tickets are on sale (Events) ▽▽▽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90055/
As always, thank you for reading!

[Held in the second popular tour! ] Special tour ⛷️ to enjoy Nature and culture in Shinano Town in winter
Why don't you enjoy a special winter-only experience in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture, a ski resort area in One of the best in Japan? ❄️✨
💡 Top 3 💡 attractions of this tour
1️⃣ Freeride Experience
A snowboarding experience where you can enjoy the exhilaration of skiing freely at a snow resort with the best snow quality! Very satisfied from beginners to advanced users. You can also take lessons from professional snowboarder Konishi!
2️⃣ Indigo dyeing remake experience
Using indigo and Ise pattern paper from the ancient sea, challenge yourself to make original items at the indigo dyeing Workshop, a traditional craft. The delicate pattern of the rare Ise pattern paper is also a must see.
3️⃣ Exquisite dinner
Co-cooking with special recipes supervised by top chefs! You can experience how to make traditional Japan!
🗺️ Attractions of 🗺️ Shinano Town
Abundant Nature and Pure Air: This is an area with beautiful seasonal scenery such as Kurohime Plateau and Lake Nojiri.
A treasure trove of food: The quality of vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, and scallops is very high!
History and Culture: It is an area where you can feel the history and tradition of the Naumann Elephant Museum and the Ugajin shrine floating on Lake Nojiri.
📅 Held in
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Friday, January 24, 2025
For Interested parties, please 📩 DM the tour conductor @donapon.kazuma (Instagram)
We'll show you the details!
Let's ❄️✨ create new winter memories together

The challenge of the Furusato Nozei tax-paying crowdfunding "Government Crowdfunding" to support the "Chowa Youth Obsidian Ambassador", which Broadcasting the message of Jomon from "Obsidian's Hometown" to the world, will finally end at the end of this month!
The donation will be used for international exchange projects.

For details, please refer to the linked URL!
Thank you for your support of this activity.

https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/gyoseijoho/furusato_nozei/2080.html

Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association.
This year has also started ~30-tiered decorations Thousand Dolls Festival~
In Suzaka Art Park,
At the World Folk Doll Museum, the Suzaka Print Museum, and the Historical Building Park, the Hina-sama from the late Edo period to the present heralds Spring in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture.
Fun the colors, patterns, and facial expressions of the kimono that change with the times.

What is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)?
　The Hinamatsuri (doll festival) is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth of girls.
In Japan, January 7 Seven Grass Festivals March 3 Peach Festivals May 5 Iris Festivals
July 7 Tanabata September 9 Chrysanthemum Festival is called the Five Festivals and is a traditional annual event. Among them, the peach festival and the iris festival are still recognized as important festivals.

What is the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) of the month delay?
　In ancient times, the lunisolar calendar (old calendar) was used in Japan, and the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on March 3 was held in April of the current Gregorian calendar (new calendar). Even now, in snowy areas and farming villages, the custom of celebrating the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on the lunar calendar when it has become warmer remains strong.
In Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, there is still a custom of celebrating the month late in April.

Held in: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ~ Sunday, May 18, 2025
Exhibition replacement closed: April 14 ~ April 23, Closed on Wednesdays after May 7
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
* Suzaka Print Museum and Historical Building Park will be on display until Sunday, April 13.
This year, May Dolls Iris Festival will be Held in at the same time from Thursday, April 24.
Admission fee: January 16 ~ April 13 600 yen
　　　　(Free for high school students and younger, and for those under 18 years old)
　　　　　April 24 ~ May 18 500 yen (doll Museum only)
Held in Place: Suzaka Art Park
(World Folk Doll Museum, Suzaka Print Museum, Historical Building Park)
Address: 1367-1 Nobe, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture
☎：０２６－２４５－２３４０

The fourth and fifth photos show the historical building garden
The sixth photo shows the Suzaka Print Museum
Photos 7 and 8 show the Scene of the chicks preparing for the exhibition.

[Cold morning ☀️ when the Takase River also freezes]
This morning, it was a cold morning approaching two digits below freezing in Omachi CityThin ❄️ ice was on the riverside of the Takase RiverThe Northern Alps, 🧊 which were covered with clouds, gradually came into viewThe 🏔 blue sky Gari, making it the ⛷🏂🛷 perfect place to play in winter
Omachi City Activities 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/

【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

[Icefalls 💧 are ❄️ beginning to form]
In Omachi City, where the cold days continued, "Yasaka no Oodaru" in the Yasaka district and "Heo no Falls" in the Mima district, also known as "Kumaso Falls", I saw that the icefall was about to be formed, both 😌 of which were still growing, but I was able to see that ❄️the period from the end of January to the warm of February is the time when Omachi City gets cold all year round, and ❄️ it seems that 😊 further growth can be expected from now on
⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽
https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

Azumino, which has an inland climate, does not have much snow like the Sea of Japan side

It is said that the mountains (Northern Alps) protect us, so we are less affected by typhoons and snow clouds

The Northern Alps, with its beautiful ridgeline created by blue skies and snow, is a scenery unique to winter

・Senninzuka Park Campsite
\Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/
It is a quiet campsite with a wonderful seasonal view of the Central Alps shining on the surface of the lake.

Senninzuka Park is a Nature Park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town.
During the Sengoku period, a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle fell due to the invasion of the Oda army There is a the vicinity, so it is Tradition that the soldiers who died at that time and their weapons were buried in this place There are.
It is said that because of this, it came to be called the Mound of a Thousand People, or "Sennin Mound".

Nowadays, you can enjoy various ways depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms blooming around Jogaike, auto camping grounds, and mallet golf courses. Winter camping is also possible.

Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 3017-124
Phone: 0265-86-6764
Regular holiday: Tuesday
Website:https://www.senninzuka.site/

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】
Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city
For details🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/

Snowy Morning
Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands
The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan.
On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway
The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake
The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section
Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and
Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan.
The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station
I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama
It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

2025 (Reiwa 7) for two days from January 14 (Tuesday) to 15 (Wednesday), the annual festival "Otaya Festival" of Toyoke Daijingu Shrine, located in the ancient Town of Chowa Town, will be Held in.

Elaborate festival floats can be seen every year.
(Scene from last year)

At the time of the Held in of the Otaya Festival, traffic restriction will be Implementation in some areas of the old Town district.
In addition, if you are Prayer by Car, please Use temporary parking Car.

For details, please see the Chowa Town Town Hall website below.
https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/kankojoho/matsuri/2199.html

【Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna ❄️✨ in winter】
On the day during the three-day holiday, it was Today sunny Town CityFrom the morning, the Northern Alps looked beautiful, ☀️ so I went to Lake Aoki expecting the three mountains of Hakuba that can be seen beyond Lake Aoki, 😊 and the lake surface was a little wavy, but the blue sky and the three snow-capped Hakuba mountains were reflected At 🏔✨ the "ao LAKESIDE CAFE" that just opened in 2024 last year, you can enjoy the scenery of the lake. You can enjoy Meals and café timeThe 😌 Lake Nakatsuna next door is a Spot for Japanese smelt fishing on the iceThe ban has not been lifted in the past few years due to the warm winter, 🎣 but what about this year?
Activities 🔽🔽🔽 in Town
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/

Chowa Town is a town created by the merger of "Nagato Towns" and "Wada Village" in Heisei 17.

We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year.
The history of fire hydrants...

Next week, January 14th and 15th,
Furuwa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine's annual festival "Otaya Festival".
Fireworks are scheduled for 19:00~ on the 14th.
Fireworks in the middle of winter are quite rare!
Wishing 🌞 you good weather

[We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon! ] ❄️】
Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town in March 2025! Register now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿
This time, we will introduce the charm of cross-country skiing! ⛷️
Cross-country skiing is a good way to balance your whole body, increase stamina and endurance ✨, improve cardio fitness, and have a positive impact on 💪 other sports
In addition, smooth operation is required, so flexibility is also increased! Gari 👟 flexibility also helps prevent injuries
And because the competition is held in a harsh environment, you can train your mental strength! You will learn to concentrate and persevere, and you will 🔥 be able to withstand the pressure of competition
Check out the photos for details! Whether you're looking for a challenge or aren't sure, why not dive into a new world of sports? ✨

Click here to enter ↓
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289

【Snow-capped Fatal Demon Peak 🏔】
Today, the first day of the three-day holiday, the weather was clear in Town City, and ☀️ from the Tokiwa district of Town City, Mt. Fatal Demon could be seen beautifully. 🏔 🐾🐾🐾
Today is a good ⛷🏂 day on the slope

Information 🔽🔽🔽 on ski resorts in the city
⭐️HAKUBA VALLEY Deer Island Lance Ski Resort ⭐️
https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/
⭐️ Mt. Yaga Ski Resort ⭐️
https://jiigatake.com/
⭐️ Tourism in Town City 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/

【inn × Beauty Salon】muir

A large vacant house built 40 years ago with a sturdy gable.
The nostalgic and reliable "goodness of the Showa era"
It's too bad to break.

So, a couple of uneven hairdressers who like to travel who have moved
Packed with all the values I have seen while living abroad,
Self-renovation little by little.

"I wish there was a place like this."
Drive, cut & head spa at the end of the touring trip.

As a base point for reuniting with friends after a long time.
As an inn where you can take a breather.

For those who are looking for a salon with a Nature menu

Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 843-1
Website:https://www.muirjapan.com/

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/
・ Rental kominka inn "Nagare"

Renovated a 100-year-old kominka,
"nagare" is a inn kominka rental building limited to one group per day.

"Nagare" is a place of vast and beautiful Nature,
Living in the Satoyama that is close to the seasons remains,
A small inn in a quiet place.

In a unique and special space in Inadani Valley,
Enjoy the gentle passage of time.

Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 050-3576-2440
Website:https://nagare.cc/

Wakamasu Bread 🥖 @wakamasu_bakery (Instagram)

A regular customer visited Wakamasu Bakery, a shop that he frequents.　From grandfather to father to the current owner, it has been a bakery for three generations, moving from the shop in Ina at the time of its founding to Suwa, and has been running for a total of 99 years!
　Now, he is making bread 🍞 with his father and the owner of the shop The shop started with the owner's great-grandfather's generation, There is a Wakamasu Bread is Ina, and the shop is related to the soul food "milk bread" of Nagano Prefecture!!
　Thereare the pops in the store include product descriptions and details such as "domestic wheat" and "unroasted sugar sudakito" (100% sugarcane sugar, which is rich in minerals)! The "Milk Ball" that the regulars love is also famous, and it seems 🥖 that there are many regulars who ask for this much
・ A popular product from the past, "Milk Ball" with milk cream in soft French bread
・ The owner's recommendation, "cream bread" with plenty of homemade custard cream
・ Recent popular product, "Croque Monsieur" sandwiched between homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese
・ 4 types of sandwiches and 2 types of cooked bread are available.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan-dori, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Home page : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/

Regular customer addicted to Wakamasu Bakery’s Milk Ball! Owner’s Great-grandfather began Wakamasu bakery in Ina. Wakamasu bakery was established 99 years ago. After that, his son (owner’s grandfather) moved to current location in Suwa city. Today, owner and her father making a bread.
This is just between you and me! Actually, Wakamasu Bread related to Gyu-nyu Pan(Milk cream Bread).
Now a day, owner using domestic wheat and Sudaki Tou (Japanese sugar, it has so much mineral). She particular about for raw materials.
These are regular selling list.
・Regular customer want to Milk Ball.
・Owner's recommendation is Cream bread with homemade custard cream.
・Recent trending item is croque monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce and ham and cheese.
・Four kinds of sandwiches and two kinds of cooked breads.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Homepage : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/

2025 (Reiwa 7) Held in Sunday, January 12th!!
Held in a special Events in front of the station to enjoy winter! Adult and children can enjoy ⛄️ it free of charge
Held in a heartwarming winter Events on January 12 at three stations in Nagano Prefecture: Murei Station, Furuma Station, and Kurohime Station! First-year volunteers from Shinshu University planned the project with the aim of solving local issues by thinking about promoting the Use of the Kita-Shinano Line. At this Events, you can enjoy hot drinks and food in the Kitchen Car, and soak up the charm of winter with snowman building and snowball fights.
Locals and people from far away are welcome!

If you use a free ticket from Nagano Station, you can easily go to 3 stations. It is a perfect project not only for people in the city around the station, but also for those who come by Trains 🚃
Please come and ☃❄ experience a fun time to forget the cold

https://sites.google.com/view/snowline-festival/

📍 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

📍 Momosuke Bridge and shopping street in front of the station

The Taosuke Bridge is a symbolic bridge ✨ in Nagiso that students and residents of Sunan High School in Local regularly Use
The snow-covered Momosuke Bridge is powerful and cool.

With the snow that has been falling since last night, the whole towns is a silver world!
Fun the ❄ winter scenery

Stickers and magnets are also popular 💖
As I briefly introduced in Stories before, there are other tourism bureau original goods besides long sleeves and washcloths!
The first and second photos are stickers! And the third one is a magnet!
There are people who have conquered all types, those who have arranged each theme, and those who are chosen by their favorite colors and patterns, and it is fun to choose from several types. 🐒🍎♨️⛷
Perfect not only for yourself but also for small Souvenirs! ！
https://www.info-yamanouchi.net/2024/12/04/%e8%a6%b3%e5%85%89%e5%b1%80%e3%81%ae%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b8%e3%83%8a%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b0%e3%83%83%e3%82%ba%e3%81%8c%e5%ae%8c%e6%88%90%e3%81%97%e3%81%be%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f/