Thunder Falls(Kaminari Falls) Closed for winter has been lifted, and Thunder Falls (Kaminari Falls), a scenic spot in Takayama Village, has opened. A waterfall where the main stream of the Matsukawa River streams down It is said that it was named "Thunder Falls" because the sound sounds like thunder Also known as "Urami Waterfall". You can literally see the back side of the waterfall Fun at this time of year with plenty of water due to melting snow and super exciting waterfalls Water in spring (now) with plenty of budding Summer Cool even in the middle of summer Summer Spot Autumn: Collaboration between Autumn leaves and Splash of water * Closed in winter (mid-November ~ late April of the following year) The opening period is much better There is fun for each season, so I go there many times. If you come to Takayama Village, be sure to see it! It is a proud Spot that cannot be missed

Thank you to everyone who visited Nagawa Town over Golden Week! 😍 At Nagawa Cycle (E-bike), guests experienced the rich nature around Utsukushigahara, Fudotaki Falls, and Furumachi. The green season is just getting started! Why not enjoy a special nature experience in Nagawa Town? 😮🚵‍♂️⛺🌄 Utsukushigahara as seen from the Mihune Grand Observatory The Japanese Alps as seen from the Mihune Grand Observatory

Mount Jōnen as seen from Azumino under a stretch of clear weather If you look closely, you can spot the snow pattern called “Jōnenbō” on the mountain’s slope Can you make out the figure of a monk wearing a kasaya robe and carrying a sake flask? People long ago used this snow pattern as a seasonal cue for tasks such as sowing seeds and planting rice seedlings, weaving it into their daily lives Azumino is now just entering the rice-planting season

Clouds rose in the high-rise Wetlands, and a gradation of light appeared in the Grassland. Shinshu Yunomaru Highlands "Pond Wetland is Elevation 2000m!" A boardwalk stretches "in a vein". It's like a Suspension Bridge over a paradise in the sky. Favorite scenery

Suwa Karin‑no‑Ki — a bakery committed to Hokkaido wheat and additive‑free dough On this day I, food‑lover Kasai, visited Suwa Karin‑no‑Ki. The owner opened the shop in May 2012 with a strong desire to bake bread that parents can feel safe giving to children and babies. The dough uses wheat from Hokkaido and contains no preservatives, artificial colors, or additives. ・Eggs ⇒ Eggs from chickens raised at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake ・Milk ⇒ Milk from Jersey cows raised on the Nobeyama Plateau ・Sausage and bacon ⇒ Additive‑free, showcasing the natural taste of the meat ・Wheat ⇒ Carefully selected Hokkaido wheat (e.g., Haruyutaka) About 25 types of bread (including seasonal items) are usually on display; when I visited around 2:00 p.m., many items were already sold out. The owner recommends enjoying the bakery's most popular bâtard with a dip of olive oil. I tried a rare matcha‑flavored melon pan and a rusk made from melon pan. The large, American‑style oat cookies were sold out that day, but they are excellent when available. Find your favorite bread and enjoy it! ◎ Bread Workshop Suwa Karin‑no‑Ki 📍 Suwa City Ote 2‑1‑2 ☎ 0266‑55‑4343 ◎ Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 ◎ Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday ◎ Parking: Nawate Parking Lot (parking voucher available for customers who purchase) ◎ Payment: Cash, PayPay ◎ Website: https://treeofkarin.weblike.jp//

[Omachi City Flower Update 🌷] Cherry blossoms are entering their final stage, but in Omachi City the moss phlox, rhododendrons, and flowering peach trees are coming into full bloom 🌸✨ At the National Alps Azumino Park, Omachi Matsukawa Area, which is hosting "Spring Festa 2025", you can enjoy delicate baby blue eyes (nemophila) and tulips ✨🌷 🌷Flower Report 2025🌸 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/... 🌳National Alps Azumino Park🌳 https://azumino-koen.jp/oomachi_matsukawa/...

One after another, Water are entering ☀️ the rice fields of In the town The Northern Alps reflected in the water mirror are unique 🏔️ to this time of year

National Government Park Alps Azumino Horigane-Hotaka area is reaching peak bloom for tulips and rapeseed flowers! A tulip field of 117 varieties totaling 320,000 bulbs and a five-million-strong carpet of yellow in the satoyama terraced-rice-field zone stretch as far as the eye can see. For details, visit the official website of National Government Park Alps Azumino https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/...

This morning, Azumino chilled down to 3 degrees. Under a high-pressure system, the blue sky spread above a breathtaking scene. The white peaks of the Northern Alps reflected in a mirror-like sheet of water. Azumino is now entering its most beautiful season.

This is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association. In the Garyu Park of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots Yellow-flowered cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit. Pink cherry blossoms are familiar, Someiyoshino, Oshima Yamazakura, etc. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the yellow cherry blossoms bloom. Turmeric, Gyoiko, found in Toyooka, Suzaka City, Sonosato Kizakura, etc., You can see yellow-flowered cherry blossoms. Garyu Park also has several walking courses. Climb Mt. Garyu (Elevation 471m), In the Northern Alps, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, While looking at the yellow cherry blossoms and the mountains leisurely, Enjoy the fresh greenery of Garyu Park. The pink cherry blossoms, Kanzan, and Yaebenishidale are in full bloom. Garyu Park Management Office (Suzaka City Zoo) Nagano, Suzaka City, Garyu 2-4-8 📞026-245-1770 About 25 minutes walk from Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station

🚲🌿 Tour Shinanomachi and collect local specialties!🎁✨ The “Shinanomachi Digital Stamp Rally” featuring local cuisine and accommodations is now underway🍴🏨 Visit two or more checkpoints and… ＼Win a local specialty from Shinanomachi🎉／ Why not join during this Golden Week holiday?☆彡 📅 Event period: Saturday, April 26th – Sunday, August 31st Take a leisurely ride with a rental bicycle🚴‍♂️ Enjoy a tasty and restorative trip✨ We look forward to your participation (^^)/ https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5346...

Hello! This is the tourism association staff ☆ Today, as Golden Week begins, the Nojiri Lake opening ceremony for the 2025 fiscal year was held to pray for the safety and prosperity of visitors this season at Lake Nojiri. On this fine day, Lake Nojiri bustled with people strolling the lakeshore and bass anglers! The season has started at Lake Nojiri—please come and visit♪ Also, the cherry blossoms on the surrounding mountains in Shinanomachi are now at their best♪ Come and feel the spring that arrives later in Shinanomachi (^^♪) We look forward to seeing you! ※About the Nojiri Lake regular ferry…operations are currently suspended due to the lowered water level of Lake Nojiri. For service updates, please check the Nojiri Lake regular ferry website or contact them directly. https://www.nojiriko.co.jp//

【Nakatsuna Lake Is in Full Bloom 🌸】 The Oyamazakura cherry trees around Nakatsuna Lake, famous for their reflections on the water, are now at their peak bloom🌸I went before dawn to capture the reflections😌There was a slight breeze so the water wasn’t a perfect mirror, but mist over the lake created a magical scene✨ Sakura bloom status is 🌸 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/...

Ricefield tilling has begun here and there across Azumino, and the rice-planting season has arrived. Next, after the fields are flooded and leveled, the seedlings will be planted. During this rice-planting period you can see Azumino’s miraculous spectacle, the “water mirror”.

Komadeike Campground is OPEN 👏 Komadeike Campground, nestled in the sublime natural beauty of Yachiho Kogen, opened for the 2025 season on Friday, April 18th, 2025! Komadeike Campground is a site embraced by what is said to be Japan’s finest birch forest, where people of all ages can enjoy truly comfortable, memorable moments. Choose from five free-site settings around the pond or along the stream, or relax in the spacious auto sites that offer sunny or shaded options. We also offer bungalows and cottages, plus a full lineup of day-trip activities. "We want you to enjoy a peaceful outdoor life with the people who matter most." This is the concept and heartfelt wish of Komadeike Campground. Come and visit us!

Nagano Prefecture Tokura Sakura Care Park 🌸 Huge flowers and cherry blossoms 🌸 in full bloom At the end of the trip, we had a wonderful sight! Shinshu has many cool scenic spots ♪

Tengu-sama's 👺 Park Chikuma River from "Tokura Sakura Care Park" The view towards the Sunset was superb. Many cherry blossom trees 🌸 are in full bloom! It's a masterpiece.

＼Thank you for waiting!／ Kurohime Highland Dog Run opens on April 20 this year too 🐶🐾 It will be open through the end of November, so you can play to your heart’s content 🍀*゜ Use is free, so feel free to stop by anytime! Spend a relaxing time with your dog 🐕 surrounded by nature at Kurohime Highland 🦴 We look forward to seeing you 🐶🌳 https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5348...

[Now Released Today!!] The feature film Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Specter premieres today 🎬️👓️🎀🎉 Nobeyama Highlands in Minamimaki, Nagano Prefecture—the setting for the film and home to the Nobeyama Radio Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan📡—offers spectacular views of the Yatsugatake Mountains⛰️, the JR line’s highest elevation point🚞, the highest-elevation railway station in Japan, Nobeyama Station🚉, one of Japan’s three premier stargazing spots🌠, and top-tier production of highland vegetables nationwide, including leafy greens, corn, and broccoli🥬🌽🥦. There are so many great places and products to enjoy—please take this chance to discover the charms of Minamimaki Village ✨ ▼Access information to the Nobeyama Radio Observatory is here https://www.kanko-nobeyama.jp/info/?p=2413/...

Merhen Kaido Opening Ceremony Thank you for waiting! The Mugi-kusa Pass is now open ✨ Merhen Kaido is now passable starting today. 👀✨ Come feel the scenery, the air, and the breeze at 2,127 meters above sea level—see you soon by car 🚗

We will 🍜 Held in the 70th anniversary talk Events of the birth of tsukemen × the enforcement of the town system Inheriting the teachings of Mr. Yamagishi, the god and master of ramen, Shinsuke Tauchikawa, who runs "Daishoken" in Water from Yamanouchi Town and Tokyo Tea, and Toro Kitao, a non-fiction writer who depicts his appearance. Through the dialogue between the two, why don't you ❓ feel the pride of the town and the origin of the taste of tsukemen After the Events, "Reprint Mori Soba" will be sold at "Yamanouchi Daishoken" in the station resort center of Shiga Highlands Mountain! Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 Registration starts 10:30 Start ~ 12:00 Venue: Shiga Highlands General Hall 98 (7148-203 Heiza, Yamanouchi Town, Shimotakai County, Nagano Prefecture) Participation fee: Free (advance application required, lottery will be held if there are many applications) Capacity: 80 To apply, use the dedicated form! For details, please contact the Regional Creation Section of the Town Future Creation Division (0269-33-3113). Or visit our Home page (URL below). https://www.town.yamanouchi.nagano.jp/soshiki/chiikisozo/gyomu/specialtalkevent2025/3939.html...

This is an announcement of Kaede no Yu's May Closed Day- ̗̀📣 The Vacation in May is on the 7th (Water) and 8th (Thursday). We will be open during Golden Week, so we are ♨️ looking forward to your Use 𓈒𓂂𓏸

Access You can reach Nagiso town mainly by JR train, local bus, or taxi. Here is information about timetables and how to ride the buses 🚌✨ You can also check the access page on the official website! Search for "Nagiso Town Tourism Association" or "Burari Nagiso" 🔍 ▶︎ Bus ・Services are infrequent, so please check the times in advance ⚠️ ・How to ride is shown from image 7 onwards ・Bus tickets are sold at the Tsumago tourist information center (for Tsumago–Magome or within the town only) ・You can pay the driver in cash when getting off (2000-yen, 5000-yen and 10,000-yen bills are not accepted) ・To avoid congestion when getting off, please buy tickets in advance whenever possible 🎫 ▶︎ Taxi Nagiso Sightseeing Taxi 🚕 Office: Tsumago First Parking Lot Hours: 7:00–19:00 (may change in winter) ※ Taxis are usually stationed at Nagiso Station ※ Outside business hours, please reserve in advance ※ During busy times it may be hard to arrange a taxi immediately, so allow plenty of time to travel here ▶︎ JR Nagiso Station — Ticket Office 🎫 Hours: 7:50–16:05 Closed: 11:10–11:30, 12:35–13:15 ※ IC cards are not supported ※ Outside business hours, board without a ticket and pay at your destination station (please take a numbered boarding ticket when boarding) ※ Credit cards are not accepted 💳❌ ※ There is only one ticket window, so it becomes very crowded in the evening. We recommend buying tickets during the quieter morning hours or in advance at another station ※ Nakatsugawa Station accepts credit card payments ※ IC cards can be used between Nakatsugawa Station and Nagoya Station ▶︎ JR Nagiso Station — Tourist Information Hours: 8:00–17:00 Closed: 11:10–11:30, 12:35–13:15 If you need help, please feel free to drop by ✨

📍Tenpaku Park (Tenpaku Kōen) Mitsuba azalea and Oshima cherry: Peak viewing Flowering peach: Buds to 50% open 📍Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) Cherry blossoms: Beginning to fall The weather has been fine since this morning☀️ The evening regional buses are very crowded with guests who went hiking. Buses and trains (JR Nagiso Station) do not accept IC cards or credit cards. Please purchase tickets in advance or try to travel outside peak times to help avoid congestion.

April 14, 2025 "Tokura Sakura Care Park" at Tokura Kamiyamada Hot spring ♨️, Nagano Prefecture There is a section where the mountain surface in the distance from the Nagano Expressway service area is dyed cherry blossom color I could see it, and I was curious about it on the way back from my trip, so I stopped by. A huge tengu-sama 👺 overlooking the Chikuma River surrounded by cherry blossoms 🌸 in full bloom on the Halfway up of the mountain While being overwhelmed, I Impression to the wonderful cherry orchard!! It is ♪ a one-of-a-kind place of relaxation

The other day, the organizing committee for the Autumn Fireworks (formerly called the National New Fireworks Competition) met and adopted the name “National New Fireworks Challenge Cup 2025.” And the launch times have now been decided‼️ Please note that the start times for the launches will differ, so be careful when you come! Thank you‼️ https://suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku/...

Tour de Yatsugatake 2025 Concluded Two days have passed since the conclusion of Tour de Yatsugatake 2025. Despite course changes due to the weather, many riders gave their all, and thanks to the supporters and the staff who backed the event, we were able to finish the race safely. Going forward, the organizing committee will continue working to create an event that inspires people to take on a challenge and that draws them back again. See you again in Yatsugatake! 🚴‍♂️

Cherry blossom viewing 🌸 in Sakaki Town Nezukon is the mascot character ♪ of Sakaki Town The weather was very nice today and the cherry blossoms were ♪ beautiful Cherry blossoms are ephemeral, so cherish the moment when they are in full bloom!

Sakaki Town is also in full bloom ♪ now It's ✨ beautiful The weather looks good tomorrow, so it's a cherry blossom viewing day. Let's ♪ go out

[🌼 Spring Flowers and Cherry Blossom Information in Omachi City 🌸] We are updating information on spring flowers and cherry blossom blooming in the city. We hope you find this useful when planning your visit.😌 🌼 Spring Flower Information 2025 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/... 🌸 2025 Cherry Blossom Blooming Status https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/...