Mt. Gakidake Capped in Snow🏔 On the first day of the three-day weekend, Omachi City enjoyed clear skies☀️ From the Tokiwa area of Omachi, Mt. Gakidake was beautifully visible🏔 Footprints appeared across the snowy rice fields 🐾🐾🐾 — whose could they be? It’s a perfect day for the slopes ⛷🏂 Local ski area information is below🔽🔽🔽 ⭐️ HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Gadjigatake (Gadagake) Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Notice of the 62nd Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival ❄️ Main Ice Sculpture ❄️ Sojijisoin / Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture As a result of repeated discussions between the Ground Self-Defense Force 25th Regular Course Regiment and the secretariat, we have decided to use a building representing Wajima City on the Noto Peninsula, which has been severely damaged by repeated disasters, as the main ice sculpture with support and hope for reconstruction. * It was severely damaged by two Noto Peninsula earthquakes in January 2007 (Heisei 19) (2007) and Reiwa 6) (2024). Precincts are currently being rebuilt for reconstruction. In December 2024 (Reiwa 6) (2024), it was designated as a National Important Cultural Property. ❄️ ❄️ Held in period Saturday, February 8 – Tuesday, February 11 * No Events on Monday 10th ❄️ ❄️ Held in Monbetsu City Marine Park Gari District Event Plaza ❄️ Cast Talent ❄️ 8th (Sat) 15:00~ Westland M-1 Grand Prix 2022 Winner 18th Champion 9th (Sun) 15:00~ Mog Rider M-1 Grand Prix 2021 & 2023 Finalists 11th (Tue) 15:00~ Championzu Gurunai ~ New Spring Fun Sou 2023 ~ Winner A total of 3 groups will 👏 appear * Filming, recording, and recording are all prohibited from stage events of performers. Other details will be announced on our Home page and social media as soon as they are decided. It is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!

Photographed on January 7, 25. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Gokase Highland Ski Resort I climbed up to Gokase Highland Ski Resort today to shoot some material📸❄️ At 7:00 this morning the temperature was a whopping -14°C🤣 It was such an odd kind of cold that it made me laugh🤷‍♀️ lol That said, the slopes were in perfect condition ⛷️✨ The wind was light and the snow was powdery and dry 🤩 Local junior high students were here today as part of their school activities, and they were happily enjoying skiing and snowboarding 🥰 The view of the ski area under the blue sky is truly beautiful 🥹✨ It feels like another world, and staring at it makes you feel drawn in…😳 You can see the distant mountains stretching far away, and the view from Gokase Highland Ski Resort is exceptional 👏❗ Tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, at 10:00 the long-awaited Paradise Course 1,000 m run finally opens 🤩 Can’t wait 💪 The Gokase Tourism Association is currently running the "Winter Gokase 2025" campaign on their Instagram account and collecting winter photos from the area 🤗 There are prizes, so when you visit the ski resort or travel there, please take lots of winter photos within safe limits and enter the contest 🙏✨ For details, see the post pinned to the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram profile page 💡

Daisen Sky Lantern® —Wishes from 700 m above 🌠— Notice: Event goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather At last, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM at Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine on Mt. Daisen, we will release 50 Daisen Sky Lanterns®! As of today the weather is improving, so we will hold the event as planned. Participants who have registered should come to the Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine Assembly Hall for check-in between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. We can only pray for good weather. Viewing is free of charge. Temperatures are expected to be low that day, so please dress accordingly. Winter on Mt. Daisen — a lineup of events! ✨Weekend and holiday program from Saturday, January 11 to Sunday, January 26, 2025✨ For seven limited winter days this year, the Daisen Cable Car line will be lit up and run night service until 7:00 PM. *Popular characters will make appearances ● 2:00 PM ● 3:00 PM ● 4:30 PM (cancelled in rain) January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun) and 13 (Mon, public holiday) ✨Kururin✨ ※On January 12 (Sun) there will be no 4:30 PM appearance. January 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun) ✨Kanamin✨ January 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) ✨Mokoron✨ ◆Venue: Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Mt. Daisen *Amazake served to the first 200 visitors (cancelled in rain) from 4:00 PM Eligibility: Round-trip ticket between Daisen Cable Station and Afuri Shrine Station or holders of the Tanzawa–Daisen Free Pass A ticket ※For details, see the Daisen Cable Car official website Distribution on January 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon, public holiday) and January 18 (Sat) Distribution site: in front of Sakuraya Distribution on January 19 (Sun), January 25 (Sat) and January 26 (Sun) Distribution site: in front of the Assembly Hall Access: From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for “Daisen Cable” — about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along Koma Sando to the cable car station

Japanese smelt fishing venue 🎣 that is not very crowded on weekdays It is only 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport, You can enjoy fishing quietly and leisurely in the surrounding Nature! There are plenty of bait sales and fishing rod rentals, so even beginners can easily get started! Please come in warm clothes, and 🧣 shoes are recommended to wear rubber boots or winter boots to prevent snow from entering. There are also many wild birds around the venue, so it is recommended to take a walk using snowshoes or binoculars 😊 It is rented at the Tourist Association Secretariat, so please use it!

🌊 I can't believe there was such a place! ⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️ Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture. Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you! You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α. It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay. 📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️ Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area. The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula! It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike Please look forward to it!

Notice of temporary closure of the public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit 2025.1.10 The public toilet at Mount Oyama Summit is currently unavailable due to a frozen water supply pipe. If you plan to head for Mount Oyama Summit, please start early to allow plenty of time and use nearby toilets such as those near Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine before setting out. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We will announce when service is expected to resume. Access: Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit, Bus Stop No. 4 Take the bus bound for "Oyama Cable" for about 30 minutes Get off at the final stop and walk 15 minutes along the Koma approach to the cable car station

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

[🍁 Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024 🍁 Results Announcement] Thank you for waiting‼️ Here are the results of “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” 🥳🎉 This time, the winners were chosen by votes from followers of the Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram account 👏✨ Thank you to everyone who voted 🙇‍♀️💕 Now, let’s announce the results👇👇👇 [🥇 Gold Prize] Unoko Falls Instagram: @san.shimako.1105 (second photo) [🥈 Silver Prize] Josenji Temple Instagram: @gokase_pan (third photo) [🥉 Bronze Prize] Shirataki Instagram: @niidome2110 (fourth photo) Unoko Falls, Josenji Temple, and Shirataki… these representative Gokase autumn-leaf spots each took home an award 👏❗ Each entry highlighted the beauty of the scenery and revealed expressions different from usual—truly wonderful work 🥹✨ Congratulations to all the winners㊗️🥳🎉 And to everyone who submitted entries, voted, and took part—thank you so much😭❤️‍🔥 The campaign is still ongoing as “Winter in Gokase 2025,” so please join us 🥰 We appreciate your participation 💫

Photographed on January 3, 25. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

HTB “Machi no on-chan” Tsubetsu Town edition, second episode, aired yesterday — the first broadcast of the year! If you missed it or want to watch it again, please check the program’s YouTube channel! Here are off‑shots from this episode 💁‍♀️ on‑chan boldly ventured into the great outdoors! Where will on walk in Tsubetsu next week? on is looking forward to it — \(o▽n)/

Happy New Year, everyone. We look forward to working with you in 2025. By the way, do you know the Shakotan mascot character "Unidon"? He has appeared not only in the Shakotan but also in Events Held in in Town/Village neighboring cities in Shakotan, and is a character who many promotes Shakotan. Publication of Events is sometimes posted on the Shakotan Tourism Association Facebook and Instagram pages, so please take a look at the Shakotan Tourism Association Facebook and Instagram from time to time. Then, "Unidon" and a message saying, "Everyone, Best regards Don again this year!" I hope that everyone will continue to support the Shakotan Tourism Association and "Unidon" in the future.

Strawberry picking has begun—now you can easily enjoy it in Kanagawa too! https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/theme_list/strawberry...

The event will be held in historical buildings such as Osaka Castle, and will offer an experience that combines bushido, such as iaido and seppuku, and traditional Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, which were practiced by samurai as self-discipline, as "contents of honor". #SamuraiExperience #katana #samuraisoword

Photographed 1/1/25. It is the Hanachozu of Honshu Inari Shrine in Shiawase Inari Alley.

Zen / Calligraphy Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness. ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are. #Zen #kanji #traditional

With winter approaching, in preparation for the cherry blossoms and rape blossoms of Spring, the Shirakimine Highlands is now quietly resting. Across the Ariake Sea, hazy in the distance is Mt. Unzen. I have an empty Highlands all to myself. Welcome to the special seats!

Happy New Year 🎍 This is En'emon Denshokan. In the crisp winter air, Kanazakura Shrine, which sits at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge, drew many worshippers again this year for its reputation of bringing good financial fortune! With a week into the New Year gone, you might find a bit more time to visit and pray at a more relaxed pace 😊 This year is the Year of the Snake, and besides “improving financial luck,” it is also said to mean “seizing happiness” and “being reborn as a new self.” ✨ People also say that carrying an item related to the year’s zodiac brings better luck. At En'emon Denshokan we have snake-motif items available, so on your way back from visiting the shrine, please enjoy the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge and stop by En'emon Denshokan. We keep the shop warm and look forward to your visit 😊

Happy New Year: New Year’s Castle Goshuin for the Year of the Snake 2025.01.09 / Last updated: 2025.01.09 The “Goshoin” castle seal—now a staple among castle goods—appears at Kuniyoshi Castle as the “Gosho-shuin.” Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum will begin selling a New Year limited castle seal. It features a gold “snake” seal appropriate for the New Year of Reiwa 7. In keeping with Kuniyoshi Castle’s reputation as an impregnable fortress, the museum also offers a “Pass-the-Exam Version” stamped with the “Unfallen” seal for the upcoming exam season, as well as a “Castle Visit Commemorative Version.” For the start of the New Year, and for examinees, these make a fitting protective charm for success in exams. Sales Period January 6, 2025 (Monday) – January 31, 2025 (Friday) *Excluding closed days. Note that January 6 is a special opening day. Closed days: every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the following day), and the day after public holidays. Information Sales location: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum reception desk Price: 300 yen each *Limit of 3 per person. *Please check the museum’s opening hours and closed days in advance. Sales are not available outside opening hours. Mail-order sales are not offered. Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Address: 25-2 Sakaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture Phone: 0770-32-0050 Opening hours: 9:00–17:00; winter (Dec–Mar) 10:00–16:30 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Admission fees: Adults 100 yen; Children (junior high school age and younger) 50 yen *Group discounts available for 20 or more people. *Free admission for holders of a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate, or a mental disability health and welfare handbook, and for preschool children. Closed: every Monday, the day after public holidays, and during the New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3) *If Monday is a public holiday, the following day is closed. *Other temporary closures may apply. Access: ◇ By JR (get off at Mihama Station) ・Walk along Route 27 toward Tsuruga: 25–45 minutes ・By rental bicycle: about 15–25 minutes ・Bus toward Tsuruga, get off at “Sakakiguchi,” then 5 minutes on foot ・Mihama community bus, get off at “Sakaki,” then 3 minutes on foot *Walking and rental bicycle times vary by individual. ◇ By car (Route 27) ・About 20 minutes from Tsuruga ・About 40 minutes from Obama

A belated Happy New Year to you. We look forward to your continued support of Kanagawa Prefecture this year. https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp//

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

“From the Sea to Izu! From Izu to the Sea!” Inatori–Izu Oshima Route Operation Information In spring, when plums and Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in Izu, high-speed ferries will run from Inatori to Oshima to coincide with Oshima’s camellias. Route "Inatori–Oshima Feb. 3 (Mon)–Feb. 28 (Fri)" Oshima departs 10:45, 13:35 Arrive Inatori 11:20, 14:10 Depart Inatori 11:30, 14:20 Arrive Oshima 12:05, 14:55 "Tokyo–Tateyama–Oshima–Inatori Feb. 8 (Sat)–Feb. 28 (Fri)" Tokyo departs 8:10 Tateyama arrives 9:25 Departs 9:35 Oshima arrives 10:30 Departs 10:45 Inatori arrives 11:20 Inatori departs 14:20 Oshima arrives 14:55 Departs 15:10 Tateyama arrives 16:05 Departs 16:10 Tokyo arrives 17:25 During the period, you can reach Higashiizucho and the eastern Izu coast by sea from the Kanto region! For timetables and details, please check the Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. website below. https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp// Also this year, on weekends from Feb. 8 (Sat) to Feb. 23 (Sun) we will operate a complimentary shuttle bus for passengers: "Inatori–Kawazu Free Sightseeing Bus" Enjoy the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival and the Hina no Tsurushi Kazari (hanging hina doll decorations) festival. For details, see the URL below https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/... Access to Inatori Port boarding point From Izu-Inatori Station to Inatori Port… On foot about 15 minutes By car about 3 minutes (parking available) Special fares and tour information Round-trip by ferry from Tokyo to Izu! "Tokyo ⇔ Inatori Round-Trip Ticket (valid up to 4 days)" Adult ¥10,800 Child ¥5,400 For details see the URL below https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/... "Inatori ⇔ Oshima Round-Trip Ticket" Normally ¥8,820, now Day trip Adult ¥3,000 Child ¥2,000 With overnight stay (up to 4 days) Adult ¥3,900 Child ¥2,400 For details see the URL below https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/618222/... "From Oshima to Inatori: Shopping and Cherry-Viewing Cruise" Feb. 3 (Mon), Feb. 19 (Wed), Feb. 28 (Fri) This tour offers a bus sightseeing loop around the Higashiizu area departing from Oshima! Adult ¥5,500 Child ¥4,000 On the first sailing of the Inatori route in 2025, Feb. 3 (Mon), adults receive ¥1,000 off and children ¥500 off! For details see the URL below https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/502387/... "Inatori Departure Rapid Bus Tour to Izu Oshima" Feb. 8 (Sat), Feb. 15 (Sat) It’s truly rapid—takes less than three hours!? It’s practically a one-stop stay on the Izu Peninsula! The tour from Inatori includes a boxed lunch and bus on Oshima. Adult ¥4,000 Child ¥2,500 For details see the URL below https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/news/620883/...

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. I took it from a different angle.

Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Enjoying Wabicha with wield the brush. Zen / Wagashi Yokan, which came to Japan along with Zen, was refined over many years to become a complete Japanese confectionary in the Edo period. Zen / Tea Ceremony The tea ceremony was a type of tea ceremony in which Zen ideas were added to the tea ceremony, resulting in the creation of wabicha (a type of tea ceremony). Zen / Calligraphy Calligraphy is a way of practicing Zen with a brush, or in other words, a way of writing calligraphy in a state of unmindfulness. ZEN is basically searching for the truth of who you are. #Zen #kanji #traditional

Photographed 1/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. It is a New Year's specification. 🎍

The 59th Suisen Festival flowering update is now available! Blooming remains at about 50 percent, but the white petals are slowly increasing little by little🎵 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250108...

Kyushu, Oita Prefecture’s Bungo Ono City event information ■■ Bungo Ono Megurukura 2025 On March 16, 2025, Bungo Ono Megurukura 2025 celebrates its event. Why not tour four sake breweries in Bungo Ono City and savor fine sake and Bungo Ono gourmet treats? Date and Time Sunday, March 16, 2025, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM Megurukura Tickets Now on Sale Advance sale price: 2,000 yen (tax included) Same-day price: 2,500 yen (tax included) Special zodiac-themed sake cup also on sale Single item price: 880 yen (tax included) (Ticket holders can buy one for 500 yen) Buying the sake cup together with a Megurukura ticket is a great deal. Ticket Sales Locations Hamajima Sake Brewery TEL 0974-42-2216 Kira Sake Brewery TEL 0974-42-2205 Muretsuru Sake Brewery TEL 0974-72-0101 Fujii Brewing TEL 0974-37-2016 Bungo Ono City Tourism Association TEL 0974-27-4215 Win a Prize by Lottery If you enter with a Megurukura ticket stamped by all four breweries, you will be entered into a prize drawing. How to apply: Fill in the required information on the application field on the back of your Megurukura ticket and put it in a designated collection box. Collection boxes are available at each brewery and at Mie-machi Station. Winners will be notified by shipping the prize. Shuttle Bus Information Shuttle buses will run on the day of Megurukura. You need a Megurukura ticket to board the shuttle bus. Shuttle buses running between JR Mie-machi Station and the venues operate at intervals of about 30–40 minutes. You may board or disembark at any venue. ※When boarding, please show your ticket to the staff. Inquiries about the Megurukura event Bungo Ono City Hall, Commerce and Tourism Division TEL 0974-22-1117 ■■ Bungo Ono Megurukura Bungo Ono City is home to two sake breweries and two shochu distilleries. Megurukura is the day when all four breweries in Bungo Ono City welcome visitors together. It’s a special day to enjoy delicious drinks and snacks while touring the breweries and taking in the scenery of Bungo Ono City. ■■■ Access to central Bungo Ono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ On Instagram we share recommended sightseeing, gourmet spots, and accommodations in Bungo Ono City ⬇ Bungo Ono City Tourism Association @satonotabiii We would be happy if you follow us. You can access the Bungo Ono City Tourism Association website from the profile link. ■■■■■■■■■■■■ For details, please see the Bungo Ono City Tourism Association website. https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20241225megurukura/...

📍Nakasendo This is the state of the Nakasendo (Magome Pass to Tsumago) on January 8, 2025 ❄ 1–3: Magome Pass 4: Isseki Tochi Teahouse 5: Pass Entrance 6–10: Male Falls and Female Falls 11: In front of Kooshinduka There is snow cover ❄ If you plan to walk the Nakasendo, please come prepared with full winter gear such as snow boots, gloves, a knit hat, and spare socks. In particular, take care on the pass and around Male Falls and Female Falls, where snow and ice are likely ⚠

📍Momosuke Bridge and the shopping street in front of the station Momosuke Bridge serves as a symbolic bridge of Nagiso, regularly used by local students from Sonan High School and neighborhood residents ✨ The snow-covered Momosuke Bridge looks powerful and striking. After continuous snowfall since last night, the whole town has turned into a silver world! You can enjoy the winter scenery ❄