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/...

The cherry blossom front is approaching Azumino these days The blossoms are starting to open little by little Here are five cherry spots in Azumino you should definitely see when you visit 1. Cherry trees on Mt. Mitsushiro🌸 Cherry trees line the mountain trail all the way to the summit, and the site is also nicknamed the "Ascending Dragon." From the top you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps 2. Hyakuraku Cherry at the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum🌸 This red weeping Edohigan cherry is named from mountain photographer and insect researcher Yukio Tabuchi’s phrase "One mountain, a hundred joys." It blooms early in Azumino 3. Riversides near the Early Spring Song Monument🌸 The area around the Early Spring Song monument on the right bank of the Hotaka River offers a scenic panorama of wasabi fields, the Hotaka River, the Northern Alps, and cherry trees—an unforgettable hometown view in spring 4. Weeping cherry of Iwahara🌸 The great weeping cherry of Iwahara stands quietly beyond the Horikane Entrance parking area of the national Alps Azumino Park 5. Cherry trees at Jitensha Hiroba (Bicycle Plaza)🌸 The park along the Jukkasegi irrigation channel features cherry trees, moss phlox, the irrigation channel, and the Northern Alps in the background—a beautiful four-part harmony Why not hop on a bicycle and enjoy a cherry blossom tour of Azumino!

[About JR Nobeyama Station Ticket Counter Operations] From April 2025, Minamimaki Village has taken over the ticket counter operations at Nobeyama Station, and Minamimaki Village Promotion Corporation handles the day-to-day work. As a result, the ticket counter hours are as follows; please take note when using the service. <Closed days>Every Tuesday and Wednesday Note: In addition to the days above, the counter may close suddenly. <Business hours>9:00 AM–4:30 PM Note: The counter will be closed from 12:50 PM–1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM–2:50 PM during these hours. <Tickets available for purchase>JR line fare tickets, unreserved limited express tickets, student commuter passes, commuter passes Note: Reserved-seat limited express tickets for the Azusa, Shinkansen reserved-seat limited express tickets, reserved-seat tickets for services such as the Rapid High Rail, and similar reserved-seat tickets cannot be purchased. <Other notes> ・You cannot charge Suica. ・Credit cards and electronic money are not accepted, so please prepare cash. ・There is no ticket vending machine, so on closed days and outside business hours please take a numbered boarding ticket when boarding.

📍 A treasure trove of Ipponzakura cherry blossoms, Minami Shinshu Iida City Hello! The cherry blossoms in various parts of the city are finally in best time to visit 🌸 A number of Ipponzakura cherry blossoms, called famous cherry blossoms, beautifully color the arrival of Spring. Please come to Minami Shinshu for a Spring outing! ◎ No.1 in Japan's best Ipponzakura There are more than 4,500 Ipponzakura and Nihon, especially in Fukushima, Nagano, and Yamagata prefectures. Among them, there are 289 Ipponzakura trees in the southern Shinshu, and there are No.1 in Japan of them, and there are more than 80 cherry trees that are more than 300 years old, which is the only Shinshu in Japan. Minami Shinshu can be enjoyed for three weeks because the cherry blossoms gradually bloom according to the Elevation due to the terrain with the Elevation difference of Inadani Valley. The latest flowering status is Publication 🌸 on the Iida City Home page "Sakura Saku"

【2025 Bamboo Shoot Hunting】 Reservations are now open! ・Event period Friday, April 18 to Sunday, May 11, rain or shine *The schedule above may change depending on bamboo shoot growth conditions. *For the time being, we are accepting reservations only through May 2. *Whether reservations for May 3 and later will be accepted will be decided based on bamboo shoot conditions during the event. We will notify you once details are finalized. ・Reception times Weekdays: two sessions ①10:30 ②13:30 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: three sessions ①9:00 ②10:30 ③13:30 ・Admission and harvesting fees ●Admission: 300 yen per person (junior high school students and older) The admission fee varies depending on the harvest amount per standard passenger car (including kei cars). ■Harvest of 10 kg or more of bamboo shoots → Admission free (0 yen) ■Harvest under 10 kg of bamboo shoots → Admission 300 yen ●Bamboo shoots: 500 yen per kg One harvest bag will be provided at reception per standard passenger car (including kei cars). For further details and reservations, please see the link below: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/5968/... ・Contact (phone reservations accepted) Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time) TEL: 0265-49-3395