Hello everyone. This is the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau. Nagano Prefecture Shimotakai County Yamanouchi Town is a charming Sightseeing spot that is rich in Nature, history, and Hot Spring. Blessed with a beautiful Nature environment where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, you can spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In this First Post, I will introduce Recommendations for Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture. ■■Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village is one of the Hot Spring resorts Representative of Japan. With a history of more than 1,300 years, this hot spring village consists of the following nine hot spring resorts. ・Jigokudani Hot Spring ・Kamibayashi Hot Spring ・Shibu Onsen ・Andai Hot Spring ・Yudanaka Hot Spring ・Shinyudanaka Hot Spring ・Hoshikawa Hot Spring ・Honami Onsen ・Kakuma Hot Spring There are many inns and Hot Spring facilities in the Hot spring resort. In particular, the communal bath tour called "Out-spa Tour" in Shibu Onsen is popular, and you can spend a relaxing time while feeling the atmosphere of the hot spring bath. In addition, at night, the Hot spring resort is illuminated by lanterns, creating a fantastic atmosphere. ◇Jigokudani Yaen-koen Jigokudani Yaen-koen is famous for being the only place in the world where wild Japanese macaques can be seen bathing in hot springs. In the snow-covered landscape, the sight of the monkeys soaking in the hot water gives us peace. You can observe the monkeys in their Nature state up close, so it is a Spot that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to Adult. ◇Shiga Highlands The UNESCO-listed Eco Park Shiga Highlands Located in Joshinetsu Highlands National Park, surrounded by 2,000-Meters-class mountains. It is one of the snow resorts Representative of Japan and is crowded with many skiers and snowboarders. In summer, it is also popular as a Highlands resort where you can enjoy Hiking and trekking. You can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, and especially during the Autumn leaves season, the entire mountain is enveloped in vivid colors. ◇Kita Shiga Highlands Kita-Shiga Highlands, which has four ski resorts, is one of the one of the most Heavy snowfall area in Nagano Prefecture Restrooms available where Soba buckwheat noodles Cultivation has been held for a long time. Climbing to an Elevation of 1,700 Meters on the world's largest 166-seater ropeway, you can see various sky patterns such as a sea of clouds and a starry sky throughout the year. ◇Mt. Yokoteyama Mt. Yokote, located in the Shiga Highlands area, is a mountain with an Elevation of 2,307 Meters, and on a clear day, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Northern Alps and Mt. Fuji. The summit is easily accessible by Use Skylator escalator and Lift, and you can easily enjoy the spectacular view. It has been selected as one of the "100 Sunset Spots in Shinshu", and you can enjoy the golden sky and mountains of Shinshu. ◇ Shiga Kusatsu Highlands route It is a mountain sightseeing road that passes the Highest Point of the National Highway at an Elevation of 2,172 Meters, about 41 Kilometers connecting Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village and Kusatsu Hot Spring in Gunma Prefecture. It is a popular Driving Route that is open from Spring to autumn, and you can see the Northern Alps, Mountains of Jyoshu, and Mt. Fuji from the roadside, and it is exhilarating to drive while admiring the beautiful scenery. Many tourists visit during the autumn autumn leaves season, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains dyed in red and yellow. ■■Gourmet Specialty products of Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Oyaki Oyaki is a Local cuisine that Representatives Shinshu and is loved by many people in Yamanouchi Town. The Oyaki, which is made by wrapping ingredients such as Standard Nozawana and eggplant in a flour crust and baking or steaming, has a simple but deep There are taste. Seasonal Oyaki using Local Agricultural Products is also available. ◇Pottery pottery is a traditional Yamanouchi Town craft made by drying Mulberry and Persimmon tree Nature for about 3 to 5 years, processing it into a teacup, etc., and carefully polishing it. ◇Sukagawa Bamboo Crafts It is a traditional craft designated by the governor of Nagano Prefecture with a history of about 280 years and a Bamboo Crafts using Nemagari bamboo that grows wild in the Yamanouchi Town of Nagano Prefecture. Bamboo crafts, where Craftsmanship and Sense shine, are simple, Restrooms available, beautiful, and practical. And it is also popular as a souvenir and is recommended as a One of a kind that can be used for a long time. ◇ Popular thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment Thereare local beers handmade with apples and peaches grown at the foothills of the Shiga Highlands, Shine Muscat, and spring water from the Shiga Highlands are popular. ■■Events in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ ◇Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more is a popular summer Festival in Yamanouchi Town that is Held in every August. The Festival is a concerted effort by people from Local, and includes a variety of Events such as dancing and fireworks festival. In particular, the climactic fireworks are spectacular and brightly color the night sky of Yamanouchi Town. ◇Shiga Highlands Hill Climb It is a hill climb race aiming for the highest point of the national highway "Shibu Pass". Shibutoge Pass is said to be a sacred place for hill climbers, and Impression is the scenery of rich nature that changes with elevation in the 13 kilometers to the goal. At the Highest Point Stone Monument of the National Highway, you can also see the magnificent sea of clouds that spreads all over. ■■Tourist information in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■ Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot where history, nature, and hot springs interwoven. Please visit Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture and experience the splendor of this place. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations for Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

Summer in Taiwan

Photographed 7/15/24. It is the Kawagoe Imo lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It's a lot of Mr./Ms.. 🍠

A castle in the sky that suddenly appears This is a place called 😆 Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture Famous for the collaboration between the sea of clouds and the castle, many people come 🚶 to see it early in the morning Take a look at the sea of clouds, which is not often in front of you 😆

This is the Ai sea bream lottery of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. It is a rim musubi wind chime. Yesterday, today and the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine in the Precincts. It is a festival to ward off plagues. I asked the tengu 👺 to look up to me with a fan, and I had the lion head bite my head. I received cucumbers 🥒 and amulets.

Photographed 7/13/24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine.

Photographed 7/13/24. It is a lantern of the Kawagoe Million Lantern Festival.

Star Party on Saturday, July 6th 🌠 On the night of Saturday, July 6th, just before Tanabata, I visited an irregular Star Party hosted by Gokase Nature School🔭✨ This time, star lovers gathered at Gokase Winery to enjoy the night sky🌟 The clouds were few that night and the weather was excellent, so we could see a sky full of stars🥹👏 The sky over Gokase shows a truly beautiful scene from sunset to starlight😌💕I want to preserve this charm forever and share it with many people💪✨

Photographed 7/9/24. It is the Precincts of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It is decorated with summer flags and lanterns.

Photographed 7/13/24. It is a wind chime of Kawagoe Hachimangu Temizuya. It is a sunflower wind chime. 🌻 It's also important to be grateful to God.

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is lit up at night. 🌃

[Opening of the ice tunnel once a year] It's here again this year, the ice tunnel is open for a day! Snow piled up in the valley of Mt. Uensiri. Only the lower side is melted by the stream river, It is in the form of a tunnel. Open on Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. If you are coming by car Please come to the Uensiri campsite. There is a limited shuttle bus from the city center. Use that as well. * There is a possibility that it will be canceled due to rain or other reasons. Shoes that can get wet, such as rubber boots, are recommended. Please come and cool off in the hot summer. #Nishiokoppe Village #Chamber of Commerce and Industry #Youth Department #Ice Tunnel #Open for one day #Wensiri #Summer resort #Summer resort #Ice #Snow in summer

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is lit up at night.

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime corridor is lit up.

Dinosaurs lived in Shibamasa World forests!! Let's go to the forest at night shrouded in darkness to investigate the ecology of dinosaurs! It was born in Shibamasa World in March this year and is in very popular operation. Japan's largest Dinosaur Attractions "Dinosaur Forest" is now available 🦖✨ as a night tour Unlike the daytime, you will be challenged to investigate the ecology of dinosaurs on a midsummer night. The dinosaur-infested forest at night was eerie and barely walkable, but it was so cool to see it illuminated by the lights! ✨ Please come with the courage to face the powerful dinosaurs....! 🦕 "Dinosaur Forest Night Tour" Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024 ~ Monday, July 15, 2024 　　　Saturday, July 20, 2024 ~ Sunday, September 1, 2024 【Time】18:30~22:00 *Last reception is 21:00 【Place】Shibamasa World "Dinosaur Forest" 【Fee】Dinosaur Forest Night Tour only: Adult 1,800 yen, Child / Senior 1,500 Yen Restrooms available: 800 yen over 3 years old Check the website for details! 🦕 What is "Dinosaur Forest"? It is a walks Roux type attraction where customers can walk through the vast forest located in the center of Shibamasa World by themselves. More than 60 dinosaurs, including a giant tyrannosaurus, a water-drinking stegosaurus, and a Fukuisaurus whose fossils were found in Fukui Prefecture, move like the real thing! Let's take on the mission to collect the unknown energy "Dino Energy" and get "Dinosaur Cards"! *Restrooms available are not available on the night tour [Shibamasa World] @shibamasaworld Instagram 〒913-0005 Fukui-ken Sakai City Mikuni Town Hamachi 45 TEL:0776-81-2110 ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶ In the middle 💘 of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Check out our past posts!

Louis: "I'm not here ~ I'm here! ｣

2024 Light Spectacle: Oyama Painted Lantern Festival Featured in the Michelin Green Guide Japan Don’t miss the premium night view from Ooyama and the enchanting display of various lanterns —a magical contest of lights!! Date and Time: Saturday, August 10 through Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from sunset until 8:30 PM (Find the yokai tofu-kozo! Stamp rally Prize exchange 4:00 PM–8:00 PM) Venue: Ooyama Shindo (Bypass), Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture — around Ooyama Station bus stop through the Koma approach to Ooyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine From August 10 to August 18 during the festival period, the cable car will also operate for night views (until 8:30 PM) Simple handmade “milk carton lanterns” by local elementary and junior high students, works by local shops, ryokan, and members of the Isehara Art Association, and colorful illuminated umbrella lanterns create a “corridor of light”! Handmade painted lanterns by local residents and students from the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Arts at Tokai University line Ooyama Shindo (Bypass) and warmly light the approach to the shrine. Inquiries: Painted Lantern Committee 090-2322-6599

【PR Nishiokoppe in Asahikawa】 June 29 Sat ~ 30 Sun I went to AEON MALL Asahikawa West for a PR event for Nishiokoppe! The venue is called Green Court on the first floor. It is a large ~ space under the escalator. In order for the children to have fun, this time Held in a wooden castanet making Workshop! A total of 120 items were expected over the two days. The number of people who came exceeded the capacity. Castanets are made by stacking small wooden boards on top of each other. There are children who carefully color the inner surface and even the edges. There was a child who went home while playing the completed castanet. From the Komu Museum of Art Wooden Sandbox, Miracle CoroCoro Tower, puzzles, etc. I brought Mr./Ms.'s toy! The little Mr./Ms. also entered the wooden sandbox with their parents, I was glad that you seemed to enjoy the sound and feel of the wood. When you come to Nishiokoppe Village, please come and visit Kimume! Restrooms available for elementary school students to ride and play! ^^! In the hot summer, try the soft serve ice cream. The soft serve ice cream you eat in winter is also delicious. Restrooms available to everyone who stopped by our booth! #Nishiokoppe Village #Asahikawa #Aeon Nishi #PR Event #Summer Vacation #Recommended Spots #Kimu #Forest Art Museum #Workshop #Wooden castanets #Wood education #Woodworking #Come to Woody Summer School

When you think of summer, you think of going to There are beach, right? The sea is very Beautiful. in summer The indigo water surface and the blue sky reflect each other. This photo was taken on the Coast of the former Taitung Government Office. The harmonious scenery of the sea and sky is a daily occurrence for residents, but a happy moment for tourists. Summer is a really wonderful season, isn't it?

Speaking of summer, various activities such as live concerts and baseball tournaments are held in. This photo shows the Scene of a live concert held near the Coast of the Hualien Port Office during the former Japan rule, and people were immersed in the charm of this concert. This is not Restrooms available in the photo taken in Japan, but Taiwan There are a special bond because it was once part of the Japan. I decided to submit this photo to a contest.

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime corridor is lit up.

Hello, this is the Shosenkyo Tourism Association 😊 On cloudy days, Kakuempō at Senga Falls looks as if the clouds have descended within arm’s reach, giving it a uniquely charming atmosphere. The dull weather has continued, but all the staff at the tourism association are full of energy 💪 When you visit Shosenkyo, please be sure to stop by the various shops and enjoy a wonderful time 🙂

Drive-in Koshinmaru Located along the Coast in the center of Dogashima, it is a shop that allows dogs and pets. You can dine in the tatami room while looking at the sea. ■Address 2052-6 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-52-0800

◆Yumigahama Beach This literally bow-shaped shoreline curves for about 1.2 km, with a gently sloping seabed and calm waves. It is especially popular with families. At Yumigahama, the sea conditions suit snorkeling as well as canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), so you can enjoy the water year-round. The Tara-i Cape, which juts out to the east, is an excellent lookout offering sweeping coastal views. To the south you can see the Izu Seven Islands, to the east Mt. Tsumekizaki, and to the west the coastline continuing to Cape Irozaki, all of which are points of pride. ◆Aigahama (Rockpool Play) A must-see for those who want to enjoy snorkeling with small children! A short distance east of Yumigahama is a rocky shore. Playing among the rockpools with a mask opens up endless fun, so it comes highly recommended! 〇Hours 8:00–16:00 ※Hours when lifeguards are on duty ※There are no lifeguards at Aigahama 〇Closed Irregular closures for beach huts ※The beach huts may close suddenly due to typhoons or other conditions 〇Toilets Three locations (including accessible facilities) 〇Parking Parking available (summer paid parking ¥2,000 from July 13 to August 25, 2024) Prohibitions and Notices for Yumigahama and Aigahama Marine sports are allowed only within the designated marine sports area ※The area applies to the right-hand side when facing Yumigahama. ※Jet skis and similar vessels are prohibited year-round.

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is lit up.

Every year, I go to Lake Notari in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture to enjoy this period This year Kiss I heard that the flowers bloom early every year so I visit about a week earlier than I did. As expected, it was not in full bloom, but the petals were vigorous and worth seeing. Above all, Impression by the blue sky Roux reflected on the surface of the lake! I visited many times and the sunniest weather ever! I came to ♪ enjoy Nature to the fullest

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is lit up.

Hello, this is Waraji, a local Koshu cuisine restaurant. Even though the rainy season hasn’t officially ended, hot days keep coming one after another. Since more rainy days are expected, please watch your step when visiting Shosenkyo Gorge. Our original Waraji summer-only menu item, Three-Color Somen, has started again this year! The plum, egg, and matcha flavors whet the appetite, and the firm texture and smooth, slippery finish of the noodles are superb. The crispy tempura and the light, juicy char grilled iwana (Japanese char) that come with the somen are Waraji’s recommended specialties. Please enjoy the Three-Color Somen, which you can eat in a single, refreshing slurp.

Seaside Restaurant Windy It is a Western-style restaurant where you can enjoy a leisurely meal while looking at the sea of Cobalt Roux on the 1st floor of Mr./Ms. Plaza Dogashima. You can Fun not only Nishi-Izu's unique food, but also various foods, such as "Dogashima Gozen" centered on seafood dishes, "Skylight Bowl" with the image of Blue Cave Kutsu Tensodo, teppanyaki using Squid Sumi pasta, and old-fashioned Chinese Soba noodles. ■Address 2048-1 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-52-1122