Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Yamanashi trees at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands, pure white flowers bloom. Yatsugatake with residual snow, blue sky and white clouds, fresh greenery green and yellow dandelions herald the arrival of Spring on the Highlands. The flowering of the Yamanashi tree is in May.

Horizon at the foothills of Mount Yatsugatake May is a beautiful season Spot photographing twin trees where you can see the fresh greenery meadows of Mt. Yatsugatake foothills Nobeyama Highlands and the Southern Alps of the remaining snow in the distance beyond the horizon.

\Echizen's Kiln Artist Exhibition, Held in! ／ There are many pottery makers in Fukui Prefecture, mainly in Echizen Town. Would you like to know more about the work, commitment, personality, etc. of such potters? At the Cultural Exchange Hall in Echizen Pottery Village, an exhibition of works "Echizen potters" is being held in, which exhibits the works of potters in the prefecture. Please take a look at the works that express "now" along with the thoughts and unknown profiles of more than 50 potters! If there is a timing on the weekend, the potter will actually guide you ~. The exhibition will run until Sunday, March 16, 2025. Admission is free. ==================== Fukui "Ceramics" Network Exhibition 2025 ~Echizen no Kilns~ Date: March 1 (Sat) ~ March 16 (Sun), 2025 Venue: Echizen Ceramics Village Cultural Exchange Center (https://www.town-echizen.jp/spot/spot01Detail.php?id=434)... Fee: Free admission Time: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. ====================

Would you like a limited-edition Washi folder made by Matsuzaki Washi in collaboration with Omachi City Tourism Association? Quantities are limited. Each one is a unique, one-of-a-kind work. Use it to hold precious photos or organize treasured letters. We also introduce Matsuzaki Washi on the Activity Book Instagram account. 📌https://www.instagram.com/omachi_activitybook/... Can you hear the footsteps of spring?🌸 For Omachi City tourism information… 📌https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp// We’ll be posting flower updates soon🌸 posted by Ruru

The 2025 Tangram Madarao Winter Triathlon in Shinshu Shinanomachi has taken place! This is a winter triathlon featuring three snow events: running, cycling, and cross-country skiing. This year’s event welcomed triathlon Olympian Yuichi Hosoda as a special guest. Although light rain fell, the competitors gave it their all with spirited performances!

◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture. Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day. Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop. Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities! Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum. I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world! ◎ Furai kiln https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/... With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　 We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life. ◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/... Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

Water mirror in a rice field The water mirror of the rice field in front of the rice plant, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, and the remaining snow of Kaikomagatake are reflected in the water mirror, and the JR Koumi Line climbs the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake. The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands-row Car that runs on JR's most Elevation line Car and the scenery from the window is also spectacular.

Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelion flowers bloom in the fresh greenery meadow, and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

Spring Highlands In Spring at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake Nobeyama Highlands, dandelions bloom in the meadows and the remaining snow of Yatsugatake is beautiful

[Scenic Views within a 10-Minute Walk from Shinano-Ōmachi Station 🏔] Today, February 27th, Omachi City enjoys clear skies ☀️ The Omachi City Tourist Association is located inside JR Ōito Line’s Shinano-Ōmachi Station 😌 So sometimes visitors ask for spots where they can see the Northern Alps during the wait for their next train. Here are the spots we guide people to🏔✨ The first is from the pedestrian walkway over the small overpass ahead after turning left at the “Asahi-cho” intersection on National Route 147 🏔 The second is from the “Asahi-cho” pedestrian bridge 🏔 When you stop by Omachi City, why not take a short walk around Shinano-Ōmachi Station? 😊 ⭐️Explore Omachi City⭐️ https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Mt. Gokayama in the Snow Snow piles up on the triangular-roofed gassho-zukuri house born from the wisdom of the Heavy snowfall area in the Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu, and Impression by the wisdom of our ancestors who let the snow fall with Nature

Hello! This is Koshu local cuisine Waraji. The weather has been mild these past few days, and you can already sense hints of spring at Shosenkyo Gorge. Still, the forecast still shows some snow days, and temperatures vary widely, so please go out dressed warmly. After strolling through the richly natural Shosenkyo Gorge, why not take a relaxing break with our specialty, the tororo soba set meal? Enjoy a blissful moment as smooth soba noodles meet richly flavored grated yam. With crispy tempura and small side dishes included, your body and spirit are sure to be satisfied. We look forward to your visit.

Stars orbiting the North Star Here at Nobeyama Highlands Elevation There are Nobeyama Radio Observatory National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Highlands of 1300~1500m. In winter, the air is clear and it is a perfect place for stargazing. Looking at the stars orbiting the North Star, you can't help but feel the profundity of the universe.

Dawn on the Nobeyama Highlands Fuji and the Southern Alps seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands, the clouds hanging over the Southern Alps are dyed red by the Sunrise, and the sun is about to rise

Nagawacho Wada Kyuin Shrine "After a heavy, continuous downpour, floods swept through and clusters of earthworms about one shaku long died. After that, an epidemic broke out in this area and caused a great uproar. People said, 'It's the curse of the earthworms,' so they built a small shrine and enshrined the earthworms." Kyuin (earthworm) may have transformed into a deity, and it is called 'Okin-sama.' The earthworm's form is... 😘

Nagawacho Wada along the Nakasendo A stone monument erected near the side path toward the Mimizu Shrine. Can you see that it says “mimizu”? It’s such an adorable Mimizu-sama (Okin-sama) 😊

Fuji Waiting for Dawn Fuji at dawn seen from the Shinshu Nobeyama Highlands

Yatsugatake dyed in the Sunrise Morgenroth of Yatsugatake seen from the Yatsugatake Observation decks Shishiiwa on a winter morning At sunrise, it turns red from the top of the mountain, and as the sun rises, it gradually turns toward the base.

I came to Toyama for sightseeing, but unfortunately it snowed If it's snowing, you can't just go out to see the snowy scenery, so you can walk from the hotel to the Takaoka Great Buddha On a snowy night, while no one was around, the Light up Takaoka Great Buddha was quite handsome.

★Lake Suwa / Kami-Suwa Onsen — A Ryokan with Delicious Food: Hama no Yu ※Kami-Suwa Onsen: The Yutama Legend At Kami-Suwa Onsen there is a “Yutama” legend that says the goddess of Suwa Taisha was carrying bathwater for her makeup on cotton as she moved from the Upper Shrine (Kamisha) to the Lower Shrine (Shimosha). Some of that water fell along the way and formed the hot spring known as Yutama. Now, in this cold season don’t we all want to soak in a warm onsen? Food lover Kasai turns into “steam-emitting Kasai” when he sweats in winter, with steam rising from his head, haha. Lately I’ve actually gotten hooked on onsens! First, I’d like to introduce the local Kami-Suwa Onsen!!! For the first feature, we received cooperation from Hama no Yu!!! Above all, Hama no Yu’s baths let you enjoy the garden view, and their baths are made from the now-rare black granite. And the ultimate feature is their heat retention!!! This heat retention is one of their strongest points in the whole country!!! Please stay with them and enjoy their baths, which are available 24 hours a day!!! • Men’s Bath There are four baths: a black granite bath, a cypress bath (bubble bath), a rock open-air bath, and a herbal bath. Men can relax and recover from fatigue in the herbal bath♨. A dry sauna and cold plunge are available. The large public bath is open 24 hours! • Women’s Bath There are four baths: a black granite bath, a cypress bath (bubble bath), a rock open-air bath, and a lavender bath. In the women’s bath you can especially enjoy the lavender bath♨, with its delightful fragrance and excellent relaxing effect. A mist sauna and cold plunge are available. The large public bath and the lavender bath are open 24 hours! ☆ Private Bath “Asa no Yu” A private bath is available where families can soak together in private, so if you have small children you can enjoy the onsen without worry, just like at home♨. Fee: 45 minutes / 2,200 yen (tax included) • Source: Nanatsugama Source (a mixed spring of Shin-Mitsugama No.1 source, Shin-Mitsugama No.2 source, Ayame source, and Yanaginami source) • Water Quality: Simple sulfur spring (weakly alkaline, hypotonic, high-temperature spring) • Indications: Neuralgia / Muscle pain / Joint pain / Frozen shoulder / Motor paralysis / Joint stiffness / Bruises / Sprains / Chronic digestive diseases / Hemorrhoids / Sensitivity to cold / Convalescence / Recovery from fatigue / Health promotion Everyone, please consider staying at Hama no Yu to enjoy this proud onsen and the ryokan’s pride—its delicious meals!!! https://www.hamanoyu.co.jp//

"The 20th Rose Festival" has been decided to ♪ be held in Held in period: 5/24 (Sat) ~ 6/8 (Sun) Opening hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m.) During the period, in addition to selling products related to the town Specialty products and roses, we are also planning to sell seedlings of the Sakaki Town Original rose "Oyster no Hikari" on Saturdays and Sundays only. Events, etc., will be announced as soon as the details are decided. Please ★ look forward to the Shinshu Oyster roses

"The 10th Sakaki Hina Dolls" is held in! Held in from February 6 (Thu) ~ March 30 (Sun) at the Iron Exhibition Hall and the Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum. We will welcome you with an elaborate exhibition. Iron Exhibition Hall Admission fee: 400 yen (300 yen after admission to Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum) Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) ■Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum Admission fee: 100 yen (free after admission to the Iron Exhibition Hall) Hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) Events during the < period> ★ Guided tour of Sakaki inn and Showa Bridge Date & Time: February 9 (Sun) ~ March 16 (Sun) Every Sunday 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m. Meeting place: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum (Reception from 9:30 am) Planning: Sakaki Inn Fureai Guide Association Participation fee: 400 yen (including admission fee) ★ Let's make a hanging ornament (knot) Held in: February 8 (Sat), 15 (Sat), 23 (Sun) Hours: 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m., 1 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. Place: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum Admission: 500 yen (admission fee not included) Lecturer: Oyster Wabu no Kai ★ Making a flower brooch with wool felt Held in: February 22 (Sat), March 9 (Sun) Hours: 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m., 1 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. Place: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum Participation fee: 700 yen (admission fee not included) Lecturer: MS.ten My Teshigotoya ★ Enjoy the aroma of making flowers in Mizuhiki Held in dates: February 16 (Sun), February 19 (Wed), March 2 (Sun) Hours: 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m., 1 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. Place: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum Participation fee: 1,000 yen (admission fee not included) Lecturer: Aromatherapy Room Fuka * Fuka * Akiko Yamazaki ★ Let's touch the Japan sword! Let's actually pick up a Japan sword and Appreciation it. Held in: Every Sunday during the exhibition period (except February 23 and March 2) Time: 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Place: Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall Admission: Free (admission fee not included) * Events contents are subject There are change. Thank you for your understanding. <Contact us> Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall TEL. FAX：0268-82-1128 Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum TEL. FAX：0268-82-4193

🏔 I visited photo spots in the Northern Alps📷💨 On February 25th, Omachi City was clear and sunny from morning☀️ Thanks to radiational cooling, the temperature fell to nearly -10°C, making for a very cold morning❄️ I bundled up every part of my neck🧣🧤 and went around the photo spots📷 The snow-capped Northern Alps stood out against the blue sky🏔 I hope this helps when you visit Omachi City☺ ⭐️ Omachi City Tourism Association Official Website ⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Goko Cafe will open on Saturday, March 1, 2025! The cafe inside Mihama Town Lake Center will reopen under the new name Goko Cafe. Enjoy it while waiting for the sightseeing boat or during a quiet afternoon break. Goko Cafe Location: Mihama Town Lake Center (24-4-1 Hayase, Mihama Town) Hours: 9:00–16:00 Closed: Every Wednesday Inquiries: 0770-32-5144 (Mihama Town Silver Human Resources Center) For boat reservations, please contact Mihama Town Lake Center at 0770-47-5960.

【Mt. Fuji 🥰 from Fujikawa Town Ashirindo Road】 Diamond Fuji Spot Fujikawa Town Takashita The Ashifurin Road is an extension of the area and Mt. Fuji. As in the Takashita area, around the winter solstice in December, You can see Diamond Fuji.

Nobeyama Highlands Today This morning’s lowest temperature in Nobeyama was −13.2°C, and the daytime high reached 4.4°C, creating a temperature gap of more than 20°C. More than the numbers suggest, it felt warm and springlike today. This kind of weather looks set to continue this week, but snow is forecast again next week. Come on, spring—hurry and arrive!

Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Support Fair has ended successfully! 🦀 Inside the Direct sales, specialty products and sweets such as Fresh crabs and dried crabs, which are not usually seen, were lined up, and the behavior of crab soup was and 🦀🐟 outside This crab is exciting!! The soup also had a slight flavor and was delicious! Squid and the others were also cheering 🩵

How many snow patterns can you see from Shinano-Omachi? Today's quiz! We had an enormous amount of snow this winter. On mornings when I have to dig my car out before commuting, I feel completely drained from the start of the day. This morning the snow glittered, each flake shining like a crystal. The temperature dropped sharply and the air itself seemed to sparkle. When spring comes and the mountain snow begins to melt, snow patterns appear on the slopes. In Hakuba, where I grew up, there are patterns like the rice-transplanting horse and the Takeda crest on Goryu, but I learned that Azumino has many other snow patterns too! How many do you know? How many snow patterns can be seen from Omachi City? As always, find the answer on our blog! Please come visit us. We also introduce station-to-hike courses that start in April. https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/blog/90844/... The Omachi City Tourism Association's Instagram logo has been refreshed! We mainly introduce activities in Shinano-Omachi. Please follow and like our page! Likes make us very happy and encourage us a lot. https://www.instagram.com/omachi_activitybook/... Thank you for always reading!

【Winter at the Three Nishina Lakes ⛄️】 Omachi City has seen consecutive midwinter days❄️ At this time of year, the city’s lakes offer winter-only scenery😌 Thin ice spreads across wide areas of Lake Kizaki’s surface❄️ Snow has piled on the banks of Noguga River, which flows from Lake Nakatsuna, forming a white serpent🐍 Thin ice has formed along the shore of Lake Aoki❄️ The three lakes lie toward the northern part of the city, where heavy snowfall has built high walls of snow along both sides of the roads⛄️ The lakes are almost hidden from the road by the snowbanks💦 Today the sky was cloudy, but at the newly opened ao LAKESIDE CAFE from last year you can enjoy coffee or a meal while gazing at the snow-capped Hakuba Peaks across the lake☕ ☕ao LAKESIDE CAFE🍽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/ao-lakeside-cafe/... ⭐️For sightseeing in Omachi City⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

A seven-tier Hina doll display is exhibited at the tourist information center of Roadside Station Minami-Shinshu Toyooka Marche 🎎 Because Toyooka Village traditionally celebrates Hinamatsuri on April 3, these dolls will remain on display until around early April. Please be sure to stop by the roadside station and enjoy viewing them.