Held in the Nakano Gion Festival to pass on the traditional culture of the region and create a lively town. ◆Date: July 13 Sat, 14 Sun ◆Location: Nakano City ◆ Main events during the period ◎ 13th Sat ・Emperor's Portable Shrine March, Higashi Towns Children's Portable Shrine March 9:10~13:00 in Higashi Towns Ward ・Matsukawa Children's Mikoshi 10:00~12:00 Matsukawa Ward ・NakaTowns Children's Portable Shrine Parade 14:00~16:30 NakaTowns ・Nishi Towns Daishi, Nishi Towns Children's Portable Shrine March 17:30~20:00 Nishi Towns NakaTowns Gion stall performance 　Naka Town Ward procession 14:00~ 　Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park 17:30~ Matsukawa Kawasaki Dance Acting 1st Matsukawa Ward Civic Hall Parking Lot 14:30~14:40 Part 2 FamilyMart Nakano Ippongi Park South Store Parking Lot 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 14:30～14:40 3rd Nakano Environmental Service Parking Lot 15:10~15:20 4th Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park 17:15~17:30 5th Higashi Towns Maruya Confectionery Parking Lot 18:00~18:10 Session 6 NakaTowns Central Square Park 18:30~18:40 Higashiyoshida Yume Drum Performance Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park 16:15~16:40 Shinshu Nakano's Old Banashi "Kurohime and the Black Dragon" picture-story show 16:45~16:55 Performance of the song "Kurohime" by Kurohime welcome drum and Kurohimekai Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park 18:00~19:00 Ritual　 Evening Festival Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park Temporary Palace 19:50 Insect feeding event Ignition around 20:15 ◎ 14th Sun Horseback riding events 　Nakano Jinya-mae Square Park 10:50 Departure 4 horses march to 4 towns　　 　　Afternoon procession in each ward 【Inquiry】 Shinshu Nakano Chamber of Commerce and Industry TEL 0269-22-2191

Now, in Suwa City, it is "daylily" in Kirigamine. "Hydrangeas" are in Best time to visit in the city. Thereare hydrangea sights in various parts of the city.　Shoganji Temple in Suwa City is also known as "Hydrangea Temple". In this Ume Plum Rainy Season, why don't you go out with an umbrella for the wonderful seven changing hydrangeas? Japan is 🎶 a wonderful country where you can feel the atmosphere of Ume plum rain even in Ume plum rain

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is an industry and tourism public corporation in Shinshu Nakano Industry & Tourism Public Corporation.. Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is a city located in the northern part of Shinshu Nagano Prefecture, with a population of about 40,000 as of 2024. Thereare in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, is a spot rich in beautiful nature scenery and historical sights, and is popular with many tourists. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also known for their rich agricultural products. ■■■Access to Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇ Tokyo - Access to Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture Automobile access: Nakano City is about 3 hours and 30 minutes away by car from Tokyo. The most common route is to take the Metropolitan Expressway Use Kan-etsu Expressway north, go via the Joshinetsu Automobile Expressway Shinshu and get off at the Nakano IC. Access by train: Access by train from Tokyo to Nakano City is best Used by Shinkansen. From Tokyo Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then transfer to Nagano Electric Railway and arrive at Shinshu Nakano Station in about 30 minutes. The total journey time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes. ■■■Popular Sightseeing spots in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Ippongi Park Rose Park Ippongi Park is one of the Sightseeing spots Representative of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, and is famous for its beautiful roses in full bloom. Especially from Spring to early summer, 3,000 shares of about 850 species are in Best time to visit, and the entire park is enveloped in a gorgeous atmosphere. Events such as the "Nakano Rose Festival" are also Held in, and many tourists visit. ◇Reikanji Temple Musho Daishi Ancestral Hall Reikanji Temple is a historical Temple built in the Edo period and is considered one of the One of the three most sacred places in Japan. The Musho Daishi Ancestral Hall in front of the approach to the temple was built in 1959 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Musou Taishi. Red and white azalea flowers bloom in May, delighting Worshippers. ◇Jorakuji Temple The current Main Hall was built in 1819, and the transom with eight carved scenes is designated as a tangible cultural property of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture. In the arhat hall with a red roof, which stands out from a distance, 500 arhats are enshrinement in Hina-dan. ◇Higashiyama Park Higashiyama Park, which is about a 20-minute walk from the city center of Nakano City, is popular among citizens as a famous place for cherry blossoms. Spot with a panoramic view of Nakano City, it is ideal for walking and picnics. ◇Takayashiro, Viewing Road The Takayashiro, Viewing Road offers beautiful views of the Chikuma River, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu and Nakano City. Visit Visit especially in autumn because the autumn leaves are beautiful. ◇Tatsuyuki Tatsuno Memorial Hall / Hometown Bridge It is a memorial hall that conveys the achievements of Tatsuyuki Tatsuno, who created famous songs such as "Hometown". The hometown Bridge is located near the memorial hall, There is a there is a "hometown" melody Panel installed on the parapet, so you can cross the bridge while listening to the melody. ◇Clay Doll Painting Experience You can experience painting clay doll paintings that have been loved by the locals for a long time as local toys in Nakano City at the Japanese Clay Doll Museum. You can color your favorite dolls such as puppies, sitting rabbits, moon rabbits, and beckoning cats. beckoning cat is also popular with foreign tourists visiting Japan as There are "Lucky Cat". ■■■Events and Festivals in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Nakano Gion Festival Nakano Gion Festival is a traditional Festival that is Held in every July. It is a historic festival that originated from a horse-riding event held about 500 years ago. portable shrine and the Great Lion Procession procession the city, allowing locals and tourists alike to come together for fun. There are many stalls and Stalls lined up, and a lively atmosphere is Unfolds. ◇Nakano Shon Shon Festival On the main street of Nakano City, you can enjoy dancing by dancers and participants dressed in various costumes. It is a festival where you can jump in and participate. ■■■Specialty products of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇ Enokitake Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is famous as a production area for enokitake mushrooms. Fresh Naenokitake mushrooms are widely used not only in Local cuisine but also throughout the country. ◇ Apples Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is also known as a production area of apples, which boasts one of the highest production volumes in Japan, and produces fragrant and flavorful apples. Local farmers painstakingly grow apples that are highly regarded nationwide. ■■■Tourist Information of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture! Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is a Mr./Ms. Sightseeing spot with beautiful Nature, rich history, and fascinating Sightseeing spot and events. Please visit Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture and have a wonderful experience that will remain in your memory. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out Recommendations for Nakano City, so thank you!

【Hiraide Ruins】 National Historic Site Hiraide Ruins is a major Ruins that counts among the Japan's Three Great Ruins. About 2 Kilometers southwest of Shiojiri Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, it is Located in "Chinese bellflower", where vineyards spread all over. The Ruins are widely spread along the Shibu River, which streams from the Hiraide spring, in a strip of about 1 Kilometers from east to west and 300 Meters from north to south. As a result of full-scale excavations that began in Showa 25, it was found that the Period when people lived at the Hiraide Ruins ranged from the Jomon period to the Heian period. The remains of dwellings and many relics associated with them were excavated, and these abundant artifacts became basic Documents for researching the prehistoric and ancient culture of this area, and were designated as a "National Historic Site" in Showa 27. In addition, excavations have been carried out since then, and the remains of more than 290 dwellings and buildings have been found to date. ◇Hiraide Museums Focusing on clay figurines, Earthenware, Stoneware, and ironware excavated from the Hiraide Ruins, artifacts excavated from Ruins in the city are exhibited. Among them, the prefectural treasures "Green Glazed Water Bottle", "Shibamiya Copper Bell", "Irisawa Tile Tower", and "Shinshu's characteristic Jomon Earthenware" are must see. ◇ Historical Park In the vicinity of the Museum, there is a group of Hiraide Kofun Tumulus with three Kofun Tumulus that are thought to have belonged to an influential person who ruled There are village of Hirade. You can also see the Pit dwelling, which was restored for the first time in the whole country as an ancient one. ◇Hiraide Ruins Park The "Hiraide Ruins Park", which has been restored under the theme of "5,000 years of Hiraide land" by the mura of the three eras of the Jomon, Kofun Tumulus, and Heian periods, has 15 restored dwellings and buildings, Restrooms available you can actually go inside. Each of the three periods of dwellings of the Jomon, Yayoi, and Heian periods is Reproduction, and you can directly experience the changes in the structure of the houses and the changes in materials, and you can feel how people's lives have changed with the changing times. ◇Guidance Building Use a facility with a guidance corner, a rest corner, an observation room, etc., where users can relax and learn about the Hiraide Ruins. Implementation of various hands-on learning about primitive and ancient times, such as "starting a fire" and "making Jade balls", is also held, making it a popular spot for local children. In addition, there is an observatory on the second floor and Ruins overlooking the park. ◇Basic Information < Historical Park, Hiraide Museum> Address: 長野県塩尻市大字宗賀1011-3 Phone number: 0263-52-1022 Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Admission until 4:30 p.m. Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays 12/29-1/3 Parking lot: 50 cars / Large bus: 10 cars free Fee: General: 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: Free / Group of 20 or more: 240 yen Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Shiojiri Station / Get off in front of Hiraide Museum on the Soga Line Regional Promotion Bus <Ruins Park and Guidance Building> Address: 長野県塩尻市宗賀388-2 Phone number: 0263-52-3301 Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays 12/29-1/3 Restrooms available free Reception hours: 9 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. 1 p.m. ~ 3:30 p.m. Fee: Free material fee required depending on the experience Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Shiojiri Station or 6 minutes on the Soga Line of the Regional Promotion Bus and get off at Hiradezumesho

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Shinshu Tateshina Tourist Association. Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture is an area with spectacular Nature landscapes such as Mt. Mount Tateshina, Hot Spring, and ski resorts. During the summer season, many people visit it as a summer resort, and you can enjoy sports such as tennis, Putting golf, archery, and fishing in the Highlands area around Lake Megami. In addition, there are three ski resorts and the Tateshina Town, and in the winter season, you can enjoy a wide range of Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, from families to advanced skiers. Throughout the year, we will introduce the charm of Tateshina Town in various ways, so please look forward to it. 【 Specialty products and gourmet food of Tateshina Town 】 In Tateshina Town, the clear underground water stream from Mount Tateshina grows delicious crops. Specialty products such as "Koshihikari rice produced in Tateshina" and "Tateshina apples" have been well received by many people. In addition, "Tateshina beef" raised on a highlands at an elevation of 800 meters in Tateshina Town is a brand beef that Shinshu is proud of with plenty of umami. Specialty products created by the Blessed natural environment of the region are also lined up at "Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina NokimuraMegami no sato". How do you like it? as a Souvenirs of sightseeing in Tateshina Town? 【 Sightseeing spot full of charm of Tateshina Town 】 『 Mount Tateshina 』 "Mount Tateshina" is one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan towering on the border between Tateshina Town and Nagano Prefecture Chino City. Elevation 2,531 meters. Restrooms available is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, but it is a popular mountain where even beginners can enjoy climbing. It takes about 4 hours round trip, so it is also recommended as an introduction to Introduction to Yatsugatake. Lake Megami The Lake Megami in the birch Highlands of the foothills of Mount Tateshina is also Restrooms available in the photo Spot, which is popular for its reflections that beautifully reflect the Mount Tateshina on the surface of the lake. Activities such as boating and canoeing are also available. "Lake Shirakaba" It is a lake with a circumference of 4 kilometers at an elevation of 1400m, and it is a spot where you can enjoy various ways throughout the year, such as fresh greenery in Spring, summer getaways in Summer getaway, Autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. The area around the lake is well maintained with a promenade surrounded by pure white birch trees, so you can enjoy walking. 『 Gosensui Nature Park 』 From Tateshina Ranch, you can take the gondola Lift and get there in about 5 minutes. Elevation 1,830 Meters, you can see about 300 kinds of alpine plants and many wild birds. 『 Tateshina Teddy Bear Museum 』 There are 11,000 teddy bears on display from all over the world, which can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The exhibition is divided into 18 themes from 15 countries around the world. "Venus Line Onna no Kami Observatory" Driving route in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Since it runs in the Highlands, it is recommended for summer driving and touring. Located Elevation 1700 Meters, the Onna no Kami Observatory overlooks the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps mountains. "Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land and Ikenotaira Hotel" Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land is an amusement park where you can enjoy merry-go-rounds and Roller coaster, and there are also Putting Golf, horseback riding, and Athletic. The 2024 season will open on Saturday, April 20, 2024. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing at the Ikenotaira Hotel Tateshina, which is attached to Ikenotaira Family Land. 『 Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina Nokimura（Megami no sato） 』 At the sales office "Nongi Village" in the Roadside Station, there are many products recommended for Tateshina Products Fresh Agricultural Products and Souvenirs. It is a recommended Spot where you can take a break while looking at the superb view of Mt. Asama. A trip to enjoy the Nature, culture, and gourmet food of Tateshina Town will be a special time for everyone. Enjoy the experience that can only be experienced in Tateshina Town. We will send out Recommendations for Tateshina Town, so please follow us!

[Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park Takabocchi Highlands] ◇ Overview Takabocchi Highlands is located in the eastern part of Shiojiri City and is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. From the summit with a 360-degree view, you can fully enjoy the views of the Northern Alps, as well as Suwa Lake, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji. ◇ Seasonal highlights <Spring~Summer> It is also popular for being able to easily observe a wide variety of alpine plants such as Renge azalea, haku Mr./Ms. fuuro, and the scenery where the dairy cow is Grazing from early summer to autumn is idyllic and otherworldly. <Autumn~Winter> You can see the majestic sea of clouds from mid-October. ◇Camping-related Information and Outdoor Experiences In 2021, in response to the growing outdoor boom in recent years, the demand for workations, and the growing interest in Nature environmental protection, we have started outdoor-related projects such as Maintenance camping areas so that people who visit can enjoy them from various directions. ◆To everyone who comes to Takabocchi Highlands Cooking area and other water facilities are not provided, so please prepare your own water. Restrooms available with Toilet facilities and vending machines for sale of water, etc. ◇Basic Information ーRecommended Seasonー June Renge azalea, June-October cattle grazing, late October ~ December sea of clouds ーAddressー Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ーAccessー Access to the Takabocchi Highlands 13km from Shiojiri IC *Closed in winter from early December ~ late April When searching with a car navigation system ※Cliff hot spring routes Please search for "Gunjokaku". 〒399-0071 6114-235 Kataoka, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Tel: 0263-58-2140 It is about 7 km from Gunjokaku, about 15 minutes. ※Higashiyama routes If "Takabocchi Highlands" is not registered, please register "Higashiyama Community Center Tel: 0263-56-2485" Address: 869-4 Former Shiojiri Higashiyama, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture as a guide for the entrance to Takabocchi from National Route 20. ーParking lotー Parking Lot 1 adjacent to the grass racecourse, free Parking Lot 2 summit exit, free ーToiletー There is a in the first and second parking lots. ーInquiryー 0263-88-8722 Shiojiri City Tourism Center

[Notice of the 100th Lake Nojiri fireworks festival Held in] When I thought that the Ume Plum Rain would not come ~ it became Ume Plum Rain ~ it was already July. Summer tradition in Shinano Town! Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival will be held in again this year! Held in: Saturday, July 27, 2024 Launch start: 19:30 ~ planned *Rain or shine Venue: Lake Nojiri On the day of the event, traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue from 18:30. Please see the venue map for traffic restrictions. In addition, this year, the executive committee will not and to set up free parking around the venue. Use a paid shuttle bus runs from [Kurohime Station] and [Kurohime Plateau]. ■Paid shuttle bus information■ 1 Kurohime Station　 2 Town Management Kurohime Plateau parking lot Scheduled to depart at any time from 16 o'clock. The last day of Lake Nojiri departs at 21:30 Fee: 500 yen round trip Adult junior high school students and older, free for elementary school students and younger Payment will be made at the time of boarding. ■Temporary parking lot■ 1 Use the shuttle bus at Kurohime Station 　Please Use the Town Management Kurohime Station West Exit Parking Lot. 2 Those who Use the Kurohime Plateau shuttle bus 　Please Use [Town Management Kurohime Plateau No. 1 Parking Lot]. The 100th anniversary! What kind of fireworks will be launched? ♪ Fun

Famous for "Japan's best shutter point" ? The night on the Takabocchi Highlands is different! Take a look! This photo!! A little beauty for the scenery If you don't see it live, it's a loss! Family, friends, lovers, no matter who you go with, there is no waiting for Impression! I don't want to go anymore~

It's dark outside because of the Ume plum rain, but the gorgeousness of the hydrangeas stands out! This is a temple called Jokoji Temple in Kamisaijo, Shiojiri City, and is also Famous as Camphor Tree Temple.

[July 2024 Kiso Festival] Kiso will be the festival Information of July, which will be held in various places. Starting with the famous Mikoshi portable shrine roll in Fukushima, Kiso Town, you can enjoy colorful festivals in various places. Please come and visit us! ♦July 12 Fri, 13 Sat Yabuhara Shrine Annual Grand Festival Kiso Village Yabuhara A powerful festival in which two lions, male and female, perform a dance of two lions, male and female, on the stalls of making << total Cypress trees. >> ♦July 13 Sat, 14 Sun Higashiyama Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Nagiso Town Midono <portable shrine parade carrying a portable shrine while singing a song. > ♦July 14 Sun, 15 Mon Susao Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Nojiri << they carry their portable shrine and Parade Town, and at the end, they are led by the flame of torches to enter the mountain. >> ♦July 22 Tue, 23 Wed Mizunashi Shrine Festival Mikoshi portable shrine roll Kiso Town Fukushima << "Sosuke! Kiso's strange festival that excitingly sprees Mikoshi horizontally and vertically with a shout. fireworks will also Gari on the 22nd. >> ♦July 23 Wed, 24 Thu Wachipo Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Tsumago juku <<, with a shout of "goodbye to Gemo", the portable shrine parade the Shukuba. >> ♦July 26 Fri, 27 Sat Deer Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Suhara <<, the fierce pushing of the portable shrine with the shout of "Let's give it to you, let's put it back" is a sight to behold. >> ♦July 27 Sat Cypress trees summer festival Agematsu town << in preparation for next year's Sacred Tree Festival, we will hold a fireworks festival with Mikihiki. >> ♦July 27 Sat, 28 Sun Ontake Shrine Annual Grand Festival Otaki village << "Three Swords Dance" and dances by priestesses are Dedication. >> Information about the Festival is also Publication on the Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

Continuing from 1949 Showa 24, it is loved not only by people who and Suwa history, but also by fireworks lovers in Japan and abroad fireworks festival 🎆 In the midst of the chaos after the end of the war, the ticket sales deadline for the 76th Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa in 2024 until 23:59 on Sunday, July 7 is approaching since the "Naryo Suwa Lake fireworks festival" was Held in for the first time in Suwa Lake on August 15, the 76th anniversary of the event. Mr./Ms., have you already applied? The application deadline is this weekend!　If you haven't applied yet, hurry up! To apply for tickets, please search for "Suwa Lake Fireworks"! Japan one of the fireworks festival of domestic one of the best, Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa!!!! Use Akippa for parking from last year, and you can reserve a parking lot in advance. You can 🚗 come with plenty of time to spare! The fireworks take about one and a half hours, and you can 🎇 enjoy the magnificent fireworks festival We look forward to seeing you 🎶 in Suwa

At Mt. Tsubakuro in the Northern Alps, the queen of alpine plants "Komakusa" blooms beautifully

The evening Festival of Fujiyama Inari Shrine, which heralds the beginning of the summer Festival in the southern Shinshu of Nagano Prefecture, will be Held in. Dedication of fireworks wishing for a bountiful harvest of five grains, prosperous business, disease-free life, prosperity of happiness, and good luck are offered, and about 700 fireworks are launched. Red and white lanterns are Dedication on the approach to the temple, and the approach to the temple is crowded with the night shops lined up. time 19:20~20:45 rain or shine meeting place Fujiyama Inari Shrine 3435-2 Hamai Towns, Iida-shi, Nagano * Use public transportation when visiting because the surrounding area is crowded. inquiry Machinaka Information Center TEL：０２６５-２２-４８５１ Business hours:8:30~17:00

【Nyaichi Prince Shrine Summer Exorcism / Ten Thousand Lantern Festival 🏮】 Today, on 6/30 and 7/1, the Great Exorcism and Manlantern Festival were held at Nyaichi Prince Shrine. Natsukoshi is a Shinto ritual that exorcises the filth that has accumulated during the six months and wishes for the safety of the remaining six months. Precincts of the shrine at night lit with lanterns donated by local companies are fantastic 🏮

The Silence of Early Summer Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Highlands Yachiho Lake Along the pass of the fairy tale highway from Sakuho Towns to Tateshina, There is one of the largest birch growing area in the Japan, and this pond There are a little below it. I came here on a holiday, but it was a quiet space with only a few Mr./Ms. fishermen coming This view! I've had ♪ a blissful time The wind was almost windless, so I was very satisfied to take a picture of the reflection of the majestic Highlands ♪ Shinshu in summer is full of ♪ charm

【Kiso Town, Otaki Village】Mt. Kiso Ontake has opened! On Monday, July 1, the opening ceremony of Mt. Kiso Ontake was held at the Ontake Ropeway in Mitake, Kiso Town, in the 6th year of Reiwa 2024 Reiwa 6. Although it was raining heavily on the day, Local officials gathered at the Ropeway Center House to pray for the safety of the mountain this season. As a result, the entry restrictions around Kengamine have been relaxed, and it is now possible to climb the summit until 10/16 Wednesday. * Regarding Otaki Exit, the Mountain trail from Tanohara Haruka Worship Hall will be deregulated from 7/10 Wednesday. This year marks 10 years since the 2014 Eruption disaster. Let's not forget the disaster, keep in mind that Mt. Ontake is an active volcano, and climb safely and happily. Don't forget to report your climbing. ♦ For more information about Kurosawaguchi, please visit the official website of Kiso town ♦ For more information about Otaki Exit, please visit the official website of Otaki village. Please check.

Would you like to experience harvesting "white corn" in Azumino this summer? The pearl-like pure white grains are a variety that can be eaten raw because the fruit is soft! The overflowing juice has a Sugar content of 15 degrees or more, and the crisp texture is addictive. The farm owner will give a lecture on harvesting tips. While interacting with the farmers, you can see the actual vegetables being grown, and experience the joy of harvesting them yourself and the taste of freshly picked vegetables! For details, please see the Home page of the Azumino Tourism Association!

Did you know that Shiojiri is a famous wine brewing area in One of the best in Japan? 】 Japan There are 400~500 Winery companies in Japan, Restrooms available about 80 of them are Restrooms available in Nagano Prefecture. Shiojiri City is the area with the largest Mr./Ms. Winery in Nagano Prefecture, Winery There are 15 companies. There are Winery that have been in business for more than 100 years since the Meiji era, and there are new Winery that were founded in Reiwa, Restrooms available each of the 15 companies produces wines with different personalities. In addition, Thereare in Shiojiri City, wine is also made at the high school, and there is an environment where students can learn about winemaking. The reason why the wine industry is so thriving is that the temperature difference between day and night is large due to the Elevation of 700M, the long daylight hours, and the soil is gravel and volcanic ash, making it the best environment for cultivation of grapes. High-quality wines are produced from high-quality grapes grown in this area. Among the wines made in Shiojiri, Merlot is particularly highly evaluated. In 1989, it even won a grand gold medal at a prestigious international competition. At the Shiojiri Winery Festa, which is Held in once a year Japan many visitors from all over the country visit drink all the wine in Shiojiri laughs. Please try Shiojiri wine.

【Best time to visit ♪ Mt. Meshimori's daylily】 During the sunny period of Ume Plum Rain, I wonder how the daylily sedge of Mt. Meshimori is blooming ~? 🤔 When I went to see the scene, it was ✨🙌 almost in full bloom According to the feeling of the every year, it seems 😚 that the next two weeks or so will be the best Best time to visit Today it was 🦉 crowded with Mr./Ms. of everyone climbing the school #Minamimaki Village #Nobeyama Highlands #Mt. Mt. Meshimori #Daylily #Alpine plants #Superb view #Flower fields #Climbing

◆Suwa Shrine and History of the Mikata Stone◆ On the large stone enshrined in Suwa Shrine, there is a large hand mark on it, which is the origin of the hand-shaped stone. A long time ago, a messenger came to Izumo from Takamagahara, where eight million gods gathered, and urged him to return to the Great Kingdom. The Great Lord's order immediately agreed and surrendered, but his young son, Tateminakata Mikoto, did not accept it, and the judgment was broken, and finally the battle was fought against the Takemikazuchi of Takatengahara. Squid was defeated and fled, but Takemitsuchi pursued him endlessly and finally caught up with him in the land of Sawara. He surrendered, put a handprint on a stone beside him, and made a vow of return, and peace was established between the two gods. This place is called "Chase Pit". It is said that it is a stone that was made because Wu Yan Hammer came after the life of Ken Gomeikata.

Shinshu Kankochi Suwa!!! In the Suwa, there is a gentle undulation from Kurumayama to Washigamine Kirigamine Highlands There are. 　Around the end of June, seasonal alpine plants such as Renge azalea, daylily sedge, and pine beetle dye the green meadow in a variety of colors. Mt. Fuji, the Alps, the Yatsugatake mountain range, and other famous peaks that Japan is proud of are also overlooked. 　In addition, the Kirigamine Highlands is also known as the birthplace of Japan gliders, as it is suitable for flying gliders with abundant updrafts in the area. In the Kirigamine, the three major marshes of the Kirigamine are formed by the Restrooms available Kurumayama, Shimagahara Marsh, and Ikenokurumi Landing Wetlands, and more than 400 kinds of subalpine plants can be observed throughout the year. 　It is also designated as a national natural monument and is a rare wetland in the world. In early summer, you can also see Renge azalea, and the bright orange flowers are beautiful! In summer, "daylily" Daylily blooms 🌼 as shown in the photo Most of the photos are sent by the staff of our Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center Mr./Ms. 　This year, it may bloom a little earlier than every year. And this year, thanks to the people involved in Kirigamine, there seems to be little damage from Deer, so it may be a normal year. Why don't you put the rich clear Highlands air full of Suwa's nature into your body and visit to refresh yourself? * The photo is taken last year in 2023.

[Nakasendo Narai juku] It is called "Narai Senken" because of the difficult Torii shrine gate pass in the Nakasendo one of the best, and it is the busiest Shukuba among the Kiso 11 inn. The towns has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and the appearance of the past remains strong, and the townscape of about 1 km along the Narai River is the longest Shukuba in Japan. In addition to preservation, the fact that it is a town where people still live is also an attraction of Narai juku. This award-winning Shukuba was also the setting for the 2011 TV series "Ohi-sama" and is Fascination to this historic Shukuba every year by many visit people from Japan and abroad as a place where you can feel the beauty of the Restrooms available of Japan.Mr./Ms. ◇Basic Information ・ Parking lot: Nearest Roadside Station "Kiso Ohashi" parking lot free, 　Alternatively, please use the Gonbei parking lot charged ・Inquiries: Narai Juku Tourist Information Center TEL 0264-34-3160

[The cityscape of the Edo period continues for 1 km! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Narai Juku] Introducing Narai Juku, located in the northernmost part of Kisoji! Narai Juku is a place of great historical value, as it was designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Showa 53, and Kisoji including Narai Juku was registered as a Japan Heritage Site in 2016 Heisei 28. Narai juku is a cityscape of the Edo period that stretches for about 1 km. You can enjoy sightseeing just by walking while looking at the cityscape. Restrooms available show completely different expressions in each season, so no matter how many times you go in one year, you won't get tired of seeing them! Inside Narai Juku, you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture's specialties such as Soba buckwheat noodles, Gohei Mochi, Oyaki, and Japan sake. You can also buy local crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and curved objects as Souvenirs! By the way, the production area of Kiso lacquerware is a place called "Kiso Hirasawa" right next to Narai Juku, and this Kiso Hirasawa is also designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It's fun to come to Narai juku! !! There are also shops where you can dress in kimonos and yukatas, so you can dress up and walk through the streets of the Edo period, which is truly a time slip! In the past, it has been a filming location for Morning Drama and is also popular as a sacred place. Please come to Narai juku!

◆Mibusawa Fudo Falls◆ It is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 17 meters and falls in a straight line. Since ancient times, it has been revered as sacred water, and has been used as a place for practitioners to practice and purify. Fudo Myo, who stands on the left facing the waterfall, is said to have been solicited from Mt. Narita in Shimousa Province in the eighteenth year of Kyoho 1733, and it is said that the waterfall attracted people's worship, and the festival was crowded with many Worshippers from nearby towns. Tradition of begging for rain also remains. The two stone Buddhas standing in front of the statue of Fudo Myō are Kongara Doji left and Seitaka Doji right, which were erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the solicitation in 1934. At this time, the Silkworm Jade God Golden Princess, the Matsuo Taseko Song Monument, and the Monument Kitahara Shinzan Shosho were also erected at the same time. Gift 5th Place: Matsuo Taseko Sword Self-Chanting 　Mansei Mao Never Lost Kana Renya Mifusawa Noh Taki no Shirai Nobori Guuri Kaheshi Miyako 　Yorozuyomo Constant Nagareya Mibusawa no Taki no Shirai and Repeating ●Details of Mibusawa Fudo Falls ・Parking lot 　Several cars can be parked on the side of the road. ・Toilet 　without ・Other 　From the parking lot, walk along the Promenade for about 5 minutes. ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395

[Recommended Sightseeing spot in Shiojiri! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Takabocchi Highlands] East of Shiojiri City, between the Suwa area and at an Elevation of 1655M, we will introduce the charm of the Takabocchi Highlands! Takabocchi Highlands is famous for taking beautiful photos that are said to be "the best shutter point in Japan"! In addition to being able to overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern and Southern Alps, Norikura, Mt. Myoko, and the mountains that Representative Japan, your name is. Suwa Lake, the sea of clouds, Renge azalea, and Grazing cows, and if you bring a camera, you will definitely be able to take a good photo! It is also attractive that it shows a completely different expression depending on the time of day, such as sunset, sunrise, and night! In particular, only the Takabocchi Highlands can contain the sea of clouds, Suwa Lake, and Mt. Fuji in one piece! Maintenance of the campsite is also maintained! Camping with a view of the mountains is one of the best! If you want to know more about campgrounds and reservations, search for "Takabocchi Highlands Campground"! It is also recommended that you can hike moderately! The Promenade around the ranch and to the top is Restrooms available, so you can enjoy a distance that is not painful while breathing the clean air of the Highlands! Along the way, you may have wonderful encounters with cows and Renge azaleas! It is also famous as a sacred place for "Yuru Can△" and "Your Name"! Let's enjoy the same scenery as the characters in the story! It takes about 30 minutes from Shiojiri IC, so please come and visit us!

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shiojiri Tourism Association. Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is a city with a population of about 65,000 located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. Known for its historic streetscape and abundant Specialty Products, it is loved by many tourists. Please take a look at the recommended Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! ◆What is Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture? ◆ Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is surrounded by the Northern Alps, the Hotaka Mountain Ranges, Mt. Mt. Takabochi, and the Central Alps, and is surrounded by rural scenery. Grapes are a specialty, and the wine made from those grapes is famous all over the world. In addition, at Narai Juku, which was a post town on Nakasendo, the townscape that still retains the appearance of the Edo period welcomes visitors. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot Information in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◆ [History and Culture] ◇Narai juku Ahead of the Torii shrine gate Pass, a difficult place on the Nakasendo Road, it was the most prosperous post town among the Kiso eleven inns. Even now, it retains the appearance of the Edo period, and the atmosphere of the four seasons is beautiful, and it is full of attractions and gourmet foods that still Fascination people, such as being the stage for movies and dramas. ◇Kiso Hirasawa Kiso Hirasawa was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2006 Heisei 18 as a "lacquer town". In addition, at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, an Olympic medal made of metal and Kiso lacquerware was adopted. ◇Highways and post towns Shiojiri City, which is served by several highways, including the Nakasendo Highway connecting Edo and Kyoto, has long been a bustling transportation hub. Let's visit the unique flavor of each post town and the many hidden episodes. ◇Hiraide Ruins Restrooms available from the Jomon period to the Heian period more than 5,000 years ago, and it is a place where people lived. Many valuable artifacts have been excavated. ◇ Shiojiri Tankakan National Registered Tangible Cultural Property Documents of poets related to Shiojiri, such as Akahiko Shimaki, are on display. The main house is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. [Nature] ◇Takabocchi Highlands Takabocchi Highlands, which belongs to the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, is a beautiful Highlands with an Elevation of 1,665 Meters. It is a place where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, especially the Renge azalea and Highlands plants in summer and the sea of clouds in autumn. From the Takabocchi Highlands, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern Alps, and the Suwa Lake, and the beauty fascinates people who visit it. ◇ Wine & Grapes It is Restrooms available one of the most wine region in Japan and has a history spanning 130 years. Tour the Winery and enjoy the Gastronomical delicacies that combine the skills and hearts of the makers to your heart's content. ◇ Grapes Chinese bellflower. It is a special grape that can only be tasted here. ◆Introduction of festivals and events in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Shiojiri Winery Festa This is an event where you can enjoy wine discussions with winemakers from Winery in the city while tasting Shiojiri wine. Visit many wine fans from inside and outside the prefecture. ◇Kiso Lacquerware Festival, Narai Juku Festival It is a large lacquerware market once a year. Masterpieces and storehouses are lined up in front of the store. The "Tea Pot Dochu" held at Narai Juku is also popular. ◆ Summary of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is an area where you can enjoy rich nature and history. Heartwarming hospitality and beautiful nature and culture await you. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the best Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, so Best regards!

"100 best waterfalls in Japan" Yonakodaibakufu in the Suzaka City of Nagano Prefecture The Autumn leaves season is Famous、、、 Fresh greenery is dazzling, and this period of early summer is also recommended. I especially recommend the location. Yonakodaibakufu can be seen in front of it, and it is one of the view spots It is the "former site of the Rice Mine". In the meadow where Renge azalea blooms, you can eat lunch while leisurely looking at the waterfall, It is a healing plateau where you can drink coffee and relax. 【[Former Rice Mine Site] Restrooms available used to be a Rice mine producing sulfur and other substances on this plateau. Restrooms available in the vicinity with about 1,500 people living in the vicinity. At that time, there was also a cableway for transporting Supplies from the Rice Mine to the current Suzaka Station. 【Around with parents and children Yonakodaibakufu Illustration Map】 　On May 23, 2023, the 2019 East Japan Yonakodaibakufu Typhoon The access road collapsed and could not be entered, Yonakodaibakufu It was opened to the public for the first time in three and a half yellowtails. Illustrator "Nire Shobo" Mr./Ms. goes to see the long-awaited waterfall, Scene trekking with family was illustrated. 　The sight of the family walking excitedly on the promenade in early summer It is a heartwarming illustration map that floats in the eye. When you come to Yonakodaibakufu, please take it in your hands. Enjoy your early summer trek with excitement and excitement. * The illustration map is Yonakodaibakufu entrance, Suzaka City "Tourism exchange center "Kuratto", Restrooms available at the Suzaka Station Tourist Information Center. You can also download the illustration map from Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association Home page. It is hot 🥵 every day, so please be careful. * There are no vending machines around Yonakodaibakufu, and you cannot drink river water 💦. Please be sure to prepare drinks and action meals in advance.

[Recommended Spot &Activities Special Feature for summer] In the Kiso, you can Spot There are a beautiful Valleys and canoe that will take your breath away. Here are some of them! Kiso in the mountains also introduces recommended forest bathing spots. Please spend this summer in Kiso! !! -------------------------------------- 【Atera Canyon】 Restrooms available in Okuwa Village, an emerald green valley known for its Atera Blue. After sightseeing in Atera Canyon, why don't you have a delicious coffee and cake at "Coffee Katana" in Nojiri, Okuwa Village?! Please see the trip ideas on the Kiso Tourism Federation's Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu"! * Atera Canyon will be subject to traffic restrictions during the summer. July 13, 2024 ~ September 1, 2024. Shuttle buses and e-bikes are also available for rent. For details, please see the Home page of Okuwa Village. 【Kakizore Canyon】 Kakizore Canyon in Nagiso Town. A beautiful emerald green Valleys that is as beautiful as Atera Canyon. After enjoying a hike in the Kakizore Canyon, we also recommend Affoguard, which is popular at Tsumago juku's "Good Day Coffee". It takes about 25 minutes by car from Kakizore Canyon to Tsumago juku 【Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest】 A natural Cypress tree forest in Agematsu town with an average age of more than 300 years. Fun on the forest railway for forest bathing and forest therapy. *The park is scheduled to be open until November 7, 2024. 【Shizenko Nature Lake】 Shizenko Nature Lake in Otaki village. A natural lake formed during the earthquake in western Nagano Prefecture. You can fully feel the beauty created by nature. Here, you can experience canoeing from April ~ mid-November every year. You can also Fun canoe touring at Lake Ontake. *Reservation required TEL: 070-9119-6262　 【Lake OkuKiso】 At Lake Oku Kiso in Kiso village, you can experience SUP and canoeing. Activities in Nature while experiencing the beauty of the water of the Minamoto are the best! * Lake Oku Kiso canoeing, SUP experience until around October. Reservation required TEL: 0264-36-2777 ♦ If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kiso Tourism Federation!

At the Gomiike Gable Highlands Nature Park in Joshinetsu Highlands National Park, a large communities of Renge azalea, the largest in Nagano Prefecture, is in full bloom. The best time to visit is around mid-June every year Scenes of dyeing the earth crimson are stunning, and the view of the Northern Alps, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, and Zenkojidaira Spectacular. Gomi Pond is a general term for Oike, Bitter Pond, West Gomi Pond, Yoshigawara Pond, and East Gomi Pond which disappeared due to landfall. Each of them has a different taste, which is why it is named Gomiike. In the past, the only way to get there was to walk up the old road leading from Toyooka Haino to Gomiike, or walk down from the entrance of the Ogushi Mine in Gunma Prefecture. In 1964~1966, with the cooperation of the Self-Defense Forces and the Forestry Department, a forest road was opened from Toyooka to Milky Mountain Ranch, and now it is possible to go up to this Highlands in about one hour by car from Suzaka City. And on this Highlands, 300 cows were grazing at most. Renge azalea, which is in best time to visit in mid-June, is because cows hate it and do not eat it. It became a large stock and a large communities. Renge azalea in full bloom from the petting plaza You can see it in the vicinity of Azumaya, Oike, and Ohira. Rare in Gomi Pond, Renge azalea yellow Renge azalea is also You can see it. In the administration building Azalea House, you can also eat the Specialties Genghis Khan. *22km from Suzaka Nagano Higashi Interchange to Gomiike Gables Highlands 1st Parking Lot About 60 minutes by car * Car navigation settings TEL 026-245-0491 　Please enter Suzaka City Toyooka Elementary School. * It is difficult for large vehicles of microbus or larger to pass. *Restrooms available is not available for direct public transportation from Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station. Use a taxi. Taxi company Tsubame Nagaden Taxi TEL 026-245-0351 　　　　　　　Hokushin Taxi TEL 026-245-5353

Today's Nobeyama Highlands Yatsugatake and Highland vegetables, this is the scenery of Nobeyama Highlands. Around Mt. Meshimori, daylily is beginning to bloom.