Bright red maple and national treasure Matsumoto Castle

Probably one of the best picturesque place in Japan. Fresh green, crystal clear river water and partially snow covered mountain... Kamikochi offers everything that one can expect from the early summer season.

We were able to win the opening match of this year.

A Japan where you can enjoy the four seasons. The autumn sunset is wonderful, but don't you think that the morning sun rises in the clear air and the autumn leaves are very nice? This is one of the photos taken while taking a dawn walk in the Shiga Highlands in Nagano Prefecture.

I went to Misyaka Pond before it was still dyed bright red. The color on the way from green to yellow and the clear pond were beautiful. Next time, I will visit at the bright red time like in the video.

◈Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Stone Church I went here on my first visit in Karuizawa. The church is simple yet artistic on the outside, and it's very solemn in the inside. As a Catholic myself, I felt that I was talking directly to God as I pray inside. This church makes me want to explore more of the beautiful architectures in Karuizawa.

◈Shiraito Falls in Karuizawa, Nagano Shiraito means "white thread" in Japanese. And, I agree that the water here looks like white threads, and it's just so relaxing to be here.

Hakubayari Onsen Hut Open-air bath From Tsugaike, we stayed in tents at Mt. Norikura and Oike Sanso, climbed Mt. Hakuba, and stayed in tents at Yari Onsen Hut. It was cloudy during the climb, but when I was in the hot spring, it was sunny and the view was superb. It relieved my fatigue all at once. I think the unpredictable achievements are the charm of traveling.

Nagano Travel I had ? soft-serve ice cream while thanking the cows at the ranch on a large site. The photo shows a coffee-flavored soft-serve ice cream ? It's a little far away, but it's a summer resort, so I take ♡ care of it every year in the summer.

I took this picture in Karuizawa, Nagano. After walking around Karuizawa the whole day with my cousins, we arrived at this beautiful pond. You have to look closely until you realize it's flipped upside down. I have a lot of great memories from Karuizawa and Nagano, spending time with my relatives. I feel like the beautiful nature of Nagano represents those beautiful memories. When I looked in the pond, I found myself smiling, appreciating the nature and the people I'm with.

Jigokudani Onsen, Nagano Prefecture I spent 6 hours to see this scene, but I thought that a monkey was always in the hot spring, so I was excited and hugged my daughter and walked along the mountain road, but I was ? shocked that no one was inside. From there, I waited a long time to somehow take a picture of the monkey entering the hot spring, but in a fraction of a second, it didn't ? come in at all.

Beautiful river and mountains at Kamikochi, Nagano. This photo was taken during the Golden week of 2017. It's spring but there's already snow around this place. If you love nature, this is one of the recommended places to visit here in Japan.

This photo was taken in May 2017 at Kamikochi in Nagano. My first impression of this place was, "it's a real-life painting". The beautiful Azusa river is surrounded by snowy mountains, and there are lots of Japanese white birch tree in the area. Since then, Kamikochi has become my favorite place in Japan. I often come here once a year before Corona happened.

Lake Suwa seen from the ryokan cafeteria The building with a Showa atmosphere has a unique charm and left a great impression.

It is Kamikochi in Nagano Prefecture in summer. The Azusa River is so transparent that you can see the bottom of the river. Mountains with lush greenery. It was a beautiful scene like a picture.

It is Kamikochi in Nagano Prefecture. It is a Mt. Yake reflected in Taisho Pond at dawn. Even in the middle of summer, when the night was so cold that I wore a down jacket, the scenery reflected in the pond was mysterious.

Kurumayama Kogen / Nagano The view from the lift is amazing. I took two lifts to the summit of Kurumayama.

Beautiful Tower/Utsukushigahara Highlands (Nagano) Utsukushigahara is often foggy, so there was a time when there were many distresses. As one of the countermeasures, the Beautiful Tower was installed, an evacuation tower equipped with a fog bell.

Utsukushigahara Highlands/Nagano There was a laid-back cow.

Utsukushigahara Highlands/Nagano The altitude is about 2000m. Hiking in the morning, cool even in the middle of summer. It takes about 40 minutes from the Nagawa municipal parking lot. The blue, white, and green scenery continues for a long time.

Utsukushigahara Highlands/Nagano As I was strolling, a pony approached.

Held for the first time in three years, at the Madarao Jazz event in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. With the best music and good wine and food I was able to enjoy the summer outdoors for the first time in a long time.

Utsukushigahara Highlands/Nagano An idyllic landscape prevails.

Utsukushigahara Highlands/Nagano Utsukushigahara of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The highest peak is Ōgazu with an altitude of 2034m. In the Utsukushigahara Highlands as a whole, you can see 20 of Japan's 21 3,000-meter peaks. The scenic hike on a clear day was awesome.

A family trip to Nagano from the city center. It is an irreplaceable moment for my insect-loving son and for me as a parent watching my son.

In Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, at the Iyama Lantern Festival, which is certified as a Japan night view heritage. I was able to meet my friends and children wearing yukatas for the first chance reunion in two years. I was also happy to hold an event for the first time in three years.

At the Iiyama Riverside Fireworks Festival in Nagano Prefecture. The power and beauty of the fireworks up close was breathtaking.

At the Shiga Kogen Sky Festival in Nagano Prefecture. It is a starry sky and a lift station after sunset.

At the Shiga Kogen Sky Festival in Nagano Prefecture. Starry sky after sunset, campsite and lift boarding area

"Adera Valley" in Ōkuwa Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture A tributary of the Kiso River, a first-class river, the turquoise-tinted valley is also called "Adera Blue". Because the river is clear, it is deeper than it looks, and it is colder than you think, making it a perfect place for summer. You can stay cool surrounded by mountains.