It is a wind chime of the Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine Office. It is a cute wind chime of Squid. ?? The letters of "disease-free disaster" are very Beautiful.. May Mr./Ms. all be able to spend their time without illness.

[? Gokase Hanami 2024? Result Announcement] Thank you for waiting! !️ This is the ?? announcement of the results of "Gokase Hanami 2024" The total number of votes this time was 116 many thank ✍️✨ you Restrooms available ? your vote Now, let's get to the ??? results [? Gold Award] Mr. @gokase_pan (Josenji Temple Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Rain and Night) [? Silver Prize] Mr. @sakai_0808 (Shinsui Park cherry blossom viewing camp at night) [? Bronze Award] Mr. @niidome2110 (Josenji Temple at dusk Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)) Congratulations ㊗️?? to all the winners In addition, everyone who participated Restrooms available ?✨ applied for many By the way...... In the near future, we will be announcing a photo contest Held in on Instagram with the theme of summer Gokase, so ?? please join ? us again

Photographed on July 8, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Among the 2,000 wind chime, there is only one red thread wind chime There are. May everyone's wishes come true Mr./Ms..

Photographed on July 6, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Hello! This is the Chino Tourism Organization. Chino City, Nagano Prefecture is a city located almost in the center of Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by high mountains. It is a popular Sightseeing spot about 2 hours by Train from Tokyo. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with recommended Tourist Information in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, which is also popular as a resort area. Fun! ◆What is Chino City, Nagano Prefecture? ◆ Chino City in Nagano Prefecture is a city with a population of about 55,000 people rich in rich in nature surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Yatsugatake mountain ranges. It is the gateway to climbing Yatsugatake and is loved by many tourists as a Sightseeing spot where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in a resort area with popular highlands such as Tateshina, Lake Shirakaba, and Kurumayama. Chino City, Nagano Prefecture is roughly divided into four tourist areas. ・Tateshina area There are a Highlands with an average Elevation of over 1,000 Meters and is a popular summer resort. Nature is a popular resort area with a wide range of natural views. ・Lake Shirakaba / Kurumayama area From the summit of Kurumayama, a superb 360-degree view Unfolds as far as the eye can see. Winter sports such as skiing can be enjoyed in winter, and activities such as canoeing and paragliding can be enjoyed in summer. Accommodations for hotels and pensions are also recommended, and it is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Chino City. ・Yatsugatake area It is one of the one of the most mountain areas in Japan that requires the mountain "Yatsugatake", which Representatives Japan. There are a variety of Mountain Climbing Route and, and each route can enjoy it in its own way. ・Town and Satoyama Area You can experience the culture of Chino City, such as the scenery of agricultural village, historic temples and shrines, and museums around the station. ◆History of Chino City, Nagano Prefecture◆ Chino City has a long history and has been an area where many people have lived since the Jomon period. In particular, many Ruins from the Jomon period have been discovered, and it is said that it was a densely populated area of One of the best in Japan at that time, and is known as "Jomon no Sato". In addition, in the Edo period, it developed as a post town (Kanazawa Lodging) on the Koshu-kaido. Even today, there are many places where you can feel its history and culture, and it is used as a Tourist Resource. ◆Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture◆ ・Venus Line Venus Line is a Driving Route connecting Chino City in Nagano Prefecture and Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture, where you can see spectacular views of Yatsugatake and Mount Tateshina. With a total length of about 88 km, this road is visited by many drivers and riders from Spring to autumn to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Especially the refreshing air of the Highlands in summer and the Autumn leaves in autumn are spectacular. ・Lake Shirakaba Lake Shirakaba is a four-Kilometers lake surrounded by birch trees located along the Venus Line where you can enjoy Seasonal Nature. Activities can be enjoyed throughout the year, such as boating and canoeing in the summer and skiing and snowboarding in the winter. There are also resort facilities and Hot Spring Restrooms available on the Lakeside, where you can spend a relaxing time. ・Kurumayama Kurumayama is a beautiful mountain with an Elevation of 1,925 Meters, Representative of Chino City. From the top of the mountain, a 360-degree panorama Unfolds as far as the eye can see, and on a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. The Mountain trail can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced climbers alike, Course and is ideal for Hiking and trekking. ・Kurumayama Highlands Kurumayama Highlands is a Highlands resort with beautiful Flowers and spectacular scenery in all four seasons. Especially in summer, the clumps of Cluster of Nikkoukisuge are spectacular, and many Squid and photography enthusiasts Visit. In addition, Kurumayama Highlands ski resorts are popular as a Spot where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter. ・Mishaka Pond Surrounded by forests, fascinates people with a mirror-like beautiful water surface visit. This pond is also the motif of Higashiyama Kaii's famous painting "Green Echo", and many tourists visit it in search of its mysterious scenery. ・Tateshina Highlands Tateshina Highlands is an area where the beauty of Nature and resort facilities are in harmony. Hiking courses where you can enjoy the nature of the Seasonal Nature are popular, and it is especially crowded with tourists during the Fresh greenery in Spring and the Autumn leaves season in autumn. The Tateshina Hot Spring Village in Tateshina Highlands is dotted with many Hot Spring facilities to soothe the fatigue of the trip. ・Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway The Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway is a large 100-seater ropeway that spans between Kita-Yokodake and Mt. Shimagare at the northern end of Yatsugatake. Visit many tourists throughout the year because you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. From the top of the ropeway, you can enjoy climbing that suits your travel plan, such as climbing for 2 days and 1 night Use One day hiking and mountain huts. ・Lake Tateshina Lake Tateshina is a beautiful lake surrounded by tranquil forests. Promenade is maintained along the Lakeside for about 1.5 kilometers, where you can enjoy a walk or a picnic. Fishing and boating are also popular, and you can spend a relaxing time in nature. ・ Rural life experience We also Restrooms available a sightseeing plan where you can experience country life at the home of a farmer Mr./Ms.. You can experience the life of Chino City, such as harvesting Highland vegetables, pickling Pickled nozawana, and making miso. It is also very popular with foreign tourists. ◆Festivals and Events in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture◆ ・Lake Shirakaba Summer Festival Fireworks Display Lake Shirakaba Summer Festival Fireworks Display is a festival Held in every summer and is visited by many tourists. About 1,500 fireworks launched from Lake Shirakaba color the night sky of Chino City. ・Chino Donban Chino Donban is a traditional festival in Chino City. Centered on the street from the east exit of Chino Station to the city hall, you can enjoy portable shrine and drum performances and dances. ・Onbashira Festival Onbashira Festival is a traditional Festival that Representative Nagano Prefecture once every seven years, and its official name is "Shikinen Zoei Mihashira Grand Festival". One of the highlights of this festival, "Falling of the Tree," is a Gobashira with a large number of Ujiko (shrine parishioners) on a steep slope of nearly 30 degrees. ◆Introducing Tourist Information of Chino City, Nagano Prefecture◆ Chino City in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot surrounded by abundant nature. Chino City, with its beautiful seasonal scenery and outdoor activities, is an ideal sightseeing spot for Families and couples. Please visit Chino City and experience its charm!

It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Yesterday, I had an early morning Prayer.

Now, in Suwa City, it is "daylily" in Kirigamine. "Hydrangeas" are in Best time to visit in the city. Thereare hydrangea sights in various parts of the city.　Shoganji Temple in Suwa City is also known as "Hydrangea Temple". In this Ume Plum Rainy Season, why don't you go out with an umbrella for the wonderful seven changing hydrangeas? Japan is ? a wonderful country where you can feel the atmosphere of Ume plum rain even in Ume plum rain

Photographed on July 6, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. We are exorcising the wind chime corridor.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Kawane Honcho town planning Tourism Association. Surrounded by lush green mountains, the Kawane Honmachi of Shizuoka Prefecture's Harubara District, where Clear streams stream. Introducing the charm of Kawane Honmachi, which has a population of about 6,000! Fun! ~~~What is Kawane Honmachi in Shizuoka Prefecture~~~ Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a town located at the foot of the Southern Alps in the center of Shizuoka Prefecture, and was created in 2005 by the merger of Honkawane Town and Nakakawane Town. The entire Town is registered in the Southern Alps Eco Park of the Kawane Honmachi, where you Valleys can enjoy the river mist of the Oigawa River stream from the Southern Alps and the scenery of the four seasons. 94% of the towns are forests, which were once transported out as materials for the construction of Edo Castle and other buildings. In addition, the Kawane area has a There are history of flourishing for a long time in the Cultivation of the Tea as a hometown of "Kawane tea", which is one of the three major teas in the Japan along with Uji tea and Sayama tea. ~~~Sightseeing spots that you must visit when sightseeing in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~ Kawane Honmachi is a one of the most Suspension Bridge and Famous Town even in Japan. There are 12 Suspension Bridge scattered throughout the Kawane Honmachi, including the Sunmata Gorge "Yume no Suspension Bridge" that entered the top 10 with "Walking suspension bridges in the world that you want to cross before you die"! 1 Shiogo Suspension Bridge (also known as "Koikin Bridge") 2 Konagai Suspension Bridge 3 Ryogoku Suspension Bridge 4 Koyama Bridge 5 Yuyu Bridge 6 Ikenoyano Suspension Bridge 7 Sannami Bridge 8 Yume no Suspension Bridge 9 Ichishiro Suspension Bridge 10 Shibubu Bridge 11 Minami-Alps Precipice Suspension Bridge 12 Miyanzawa Bridge After post the photos taken at the Suspension Bridge with social media, show the Submitted screen to the staff at the Kawane Honcho town planning Tourism Association Window and you will receive a "suspension bridge card"! Detailed specifications of the Suspension Bridge are written on the Suspension Bridge card, and it is recommended for Suspension Bridge fans! In addition to the Suspension Bridge, there are many attractive recommended sightseeing spots in Kawane Honmachi! Here are some of them in this post: ・Apt Ichishiro Campground You can enjoy camping right in front of the Oigawa River, and you can also see the "Apt Train" running on the Oigawa Railway. Camping under the stars and in nature is exceptional. You'll be able to spend precious time with family and friends and forget about the busyness of everyday life. ・Chigusa Onsen It is a Hot Spring where you can visit on the popular Oigawa Railway in SL, and you can enjoy One Day Hot Spring facilities There are. ・ Roadside Station "Oku Oi Ongei no Sato" It is a Experience Museum where you can experience music and art, and it is a facilities that small children can enjoy with parents and children. ・Roadside Station "Faure Nakakawane Chameikan" You can learn deeply about the history and culture of tea at the experience facilities where you can taste Oigawa's famous Kawane tea. You can spend a high-quality time in the tea room where you can enjoy Tea with Kawane Honmachi Specialties sweets. ~~~Local gourmet food and specialty products of Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~ ・Kawane tea The Clear streams of the Oigawa River, which stream from the Southern Alps, nurtures deep famous tea. It is a historic Specialty Product that has been loved by many people since the Edo period. ・Yuzu Kawane Honmachi is the largest yuzu production area in Shizuoka Prefecture, and there are products such as powder as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ・Shiitake mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms from Kawane Honmachi are thick and have a strong aroma, which enhances the taste of the dish. The grilled shiitake mushrooms grilled over charcoal are exquisite. ・Tea sweet You can feel the elegant sweetness and taste of Tea with Japanese sweets using Kawane tea from Kawane Honmachi. ~~~Events and festivals in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture~~~ ・Shikanmai It is a festival Held in every August 15 in the Precincts of Asama Shrine in Tokuyama, and is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan. Origin is said to have originated from driving away harmful animals that destroy crops and praying for a good harvest. ~~~Please come to Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture! ～～～ Rich in nature forests and Valleys create a "country of suspension bridges". We hope we can create memories of your trip in your hearts! We sincerely look forward to your visit. We will continue to send out Information on Kawane Honmachi, which is full of charm, so please look forward to it!

It's very good news and I would like to inform everyone Mr./Ms.. Awara Hot Spring long-established ryokan "Beniya" has been selected as the only hotel in Fukui Prefecture to be selected as one star in the Michelin Guide. Only 108 restaurants in Japan have been named Michelinquis.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is an industry and tourism public corporation in Shinshu Nakano Industry & Tourism Public Corporation.. Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is a city located in the northern part of Shinshu Nagano Prefecture, with a population of about 40,000 (as of 2024). Thereare in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, is a spot rich in beautiful nature scenery and historical sights, and is popular with many tourists. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also known for their rich agricultural products. ■■■Access to Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇ Tokyo - Access to Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture Automobile access: Nakano City is about 3 hours and 30 minutes away by car from Tokyo. The most common route is to take the Metropolitan Expressway Use Kan-etsu Expressway north, go via the Joshinetsu Automobile Expressway Shinshu and get off at the Nakano IC. Access by train: Access by train from Tokyo to Nakano City is best Used by Shinkansen. From Tokyo Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then transfer to Nagano Electric Railway and arrive at Shinshu Nakano Station in about 30 minutes. The total journey time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes. ■■■Popular Sightseeing spots in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Ippongi Park (Rose Park) Ippongi Park is one of the Sightseeing spots Representative of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, and is famous for its beautiful roses in full bloom. Especially from Spring to early summer, 3,000 shares of about 850 species are in Best time to visit, and the entire park is enveloped in a gorgeous atmosphere. Events such as the "Nakano Rose Festival" are also Held in, and many tourists visit. ◇Reikanji Temple Musho Daishi Ancestral Hall Reikanji Temple is a historical Temple built in the Edo period and is considered one of the One of the three most sacred places in Japan. The Musho Daishi Ancestral Hall in front of the approach to the temple was built in 1959 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Musou Taishi. Red and white azalea flowers bloom in May, delighting Worshippers. ◇Jorakuji Temple The current Main Hall was built in 1819, and the transom with eight carved scenes is designated as a tangible cultural property of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture. In the arhat hall with a red roof, which stands out from a distance, 500 arhats are enshrinement in Hina-dan. ◇Higashiyama Park Higashiyama Park, which is about a 20-minute walk from the city center of Nakano City, is popular among citizens as a famous place for cherry blossoms. Spot with a panoramic view of Nakano City, it is ideal for walking and picnics. ◇Takayashiro, Viewing Road The Takayashiro, Viewing Road offers beautiful views of the Chikuma River, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu and Nakano City. Visit Visit especially in autumn because the autumn leaves are beautiful. ◇Tatsuyuki Tatsuno Memorial Hall / Hometown Bridge It is a memorial hall that conveys the achievements of Tatsuyuki Tatsuno, who created famous songs such as "Hometown". The hometown Bridge is located near the memorial hall, There is a there is a "hometown" melody Panel installed on the parapet, so you can cross the bridge while listening to the melody. ◇Clay Doll Painting Experience You can experience painting clay doll paintings that have been loved by the locals for a long time as local toys in Nakano City at the Japanese Clay Doll Museum. You can color your favorite dolls such as puppies, sitting rabbits, moon rabbits, and beckoning cats. beckoning cat is also popular with foreign tourists visiting Japan as There are "Lucky Cat". ■■■Events and Festivals in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Nakano Gion Festival Nakano Gion Festival is a traditional Festival that is Held in every July. It is a historic festival that originated from a horse-riding event held about 500 years ago. portable shrine and the Great Lion Procession procession the city, allowing locals and tourists alike to come together for fun. There are many stalls and Stalls lined up, and a lively atmosphere is Unfolds. ◇Nakano Shon Shon Festival On the main street of Nakano City, you can enjoy dancing by dancers and participants dressed in various costumes. It is a festival where you can jump in and participate. ■■■Specialty products of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture ◇ Enokitake Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is famous as a production area for enokitake mushrooms. Fresh Naenokitake mushrooms are widely used not only in Local cuisine but also throughout the country. ◇ Apples Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is also known as a production area of apples, which boasts one of the highest production volumes in Japan, and produces fragrant and flavorful apples. Local farmers painstakingly grow apples that are highly regarded nationwide. ■■■Tourist Information of Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture! Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture is a Mr./Ms. Sightseeing spot with beautiful Nature, rich history, and fascinating Sightseeing spot and events. Please visit Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture and have a wonderful experience that will remain in your memory. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out Recommendations for Nakano City, so thank you!

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 Bar EL CAMPO Hideaway in the forest "Bar EL CAMPO" You can spend a relaxing time in the log House store, surrounded by mountains. There is a wide variety of cocktails and whiskeys that the master is particular about. Please also enjoy the "El Campo Burger" that can only be eaten here using Deer meat. 【Business hours】Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 15:00~24:00　 　* Monday ~ Thursday is by reservation only. Please contact us at least one day in advance. 【Inquiry】〒882-1201 Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture 872-1 Kuraoka Phone number: 080-9799-0094

【Inage Seaside Park】 Inage Seaside Park is a comprehensive park with a length of about 3 km and an area of about 83 hectares, located on the coast of Tokyo Bay, in front of Kaihin New Town. In the park, you can enjoy Japan's first artificial beach "Inage-no-hama", Chiba City flower museum, swimming pool, sports facilities, yacht harbor, and all four seasons. 〇Inage-no-hama It is the first artificial beach built in Japan to recover the sandy beach of Inage Coast that was lost due to land reclamation. Today, this sandy beach has been renovated into a white sand beach and is popular as a place of relaxation for citizens. In addition, a new "wooden deck extending to the sea" with a length of 90 meters and a width of 10 meters has appeared, so everyone can easily enjoy a walk on the Ocean. Chairs and tables are set up at the end of the wooden deck, and if you bring in drinks and snacks purchased from the Kitchen Car, you can feel like a Ocean café. It is lit up at night and you can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. 〇Inage Seaside Pool (INAPOO) A new complex pool with a retro-modern concept that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The concept is retro-modern, which is a fusion of nostalgia and newness. In addition to the conventional pool content, we offer a variety of Activities such as large playground equipment, paid seating where you can relax more slowly, and a restaurant. In 2024, it will open on Saturday, July 13! 〇Inage Yacht Harbor A yacht harbor where you can enjoy the sea breeze with the new Central Tokyo in the background. Held in various events such as yacht experience sessions that beginners and parents and children can participate in, purse seine fishing visiting the sites, and standup paddleboarding classes. 〇Flower Museum We are currently in the process of renewing it. The atrium building and greenhouse building, which will be the center of the museum, will be renovated as Facilities where you can Fun the fusion of conventional flower and plant exhibitions and digital technology. Currently, the surrounding garden and rest building are open to the public free of charge. (As of July 1) 〇small planet CAMP＆GRILL You can enjoy sustainable glamping facilities that coexist with the Nature environment. It is equipped with safe facilities that are great for women and children who are new to the outdoors, so you can spend your time comfortably. We also offer BBQ using freshly picked ingredients from Chiba. There is also a Day trip plan that allows you to stop by casually, Restrooms available customers who come to the beach or pool can easily enjoy it as if they were stopping by a café. 〇The Surf Ocean Terrace A seaside restaurant with a view of the sea and sky. A superb view of Tokyo Bay spreads out in front of you. Fun on the seaside terrace with spacious sofas for food and drinks. You can also overlook the sea from the calm atmosphere of the store, which uses plenty of wood.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Enohoya Soba (buckwheat noodles) right next to the Clear streams where Yamame grows "Enoha's House" Here, you can enjoy Yamame dishes grown in the clear water of Gokase. In addition to grilled Yamame with salt and honeydew, you can also taste "Yamame sashimi" that can only be enjoyed fresh. There is a Yamame fishing pond nearby, and you can easily experience Yamame fishing. 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year 【Inquiry】〒882-1201 4615 Kuraoka, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number: 0982-83-2321

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Gourmet】Food Village Gogo Lunch with plenty of Volume during the day and Local people at night "Food Village Gogo" You can dine while looking at the Sankasho River. We recommend the charcoal-grilled chicken and kamaage Udon noodles that the restaurant is proud of. 【Business hours】Lunch 11:00~13:30(LO 13:15)/Evening 17:30~21:30(LO 21:00) 【Regular holiday】Monday 【Inquiry】〒882-1203 Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki-gun Gokase Towns Sankasho 1287-3 Phone number: 0982-82-0635 (It is better to make a reservation at night)

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】Grapes on the clouds Gokase Winery's premises restaurant "Grapes on the Clouds" Local ingredients and freshly picked Yamame dishes are served buffet style. Curry made with Gokase wine is also popular. Enjoy as many menus as you like, from salads to desserts! 【Business hours】11:00~15:00(LO 14:30) 【Regular holiday】Wednesday and Thursday 【Inquiry】〒882-1202 Miyazaki Prefecture 4847-1 Nouchi, Gokase-Town Mulberry-gun, Nishiusuki-gun Phone number: 0982-73-5470

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 Gokase Hot Spring Mori no Inn Kiji Indoor "Restaurant Gose" You can enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes. We offer a special menu with ingredients that match the seasons of the time, such as the brand "Takachiho beef" that has won awards at the National Wagyu Beef Ability Co-Promotion Association, which goes well with "Gokase wine" made from 100% Gokase grapes, "Yamame" grilled with salt, and "wild vegetables" tempura. 【Business hours】Lunch time 11:00~15:00 / Dinner time 17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday *Please check the Regular holiday on the official website 【Inquiry】〒882-1203 9223 Sangasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number 0982-82-1115 Fax 0982-82-1145

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Shopping and Souvenirs】Sunset Village Product Hall On the premises of Gokase Winery, "Sunset Village Product Hall" Fresh vegetables picked in the morning brought by Local people, as well as a wide variety of kama-roasted tea and processing products. 【Business hours】 9:00~17:00 【Store holiday】Thursday [Inquiry] 0982-73-5471

Photographed on July 6, 24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. We are exorcising the wind chime shelf.

【Hiraide Ruins】 National Historic Site Hiraide Ruins is a major Ruins that counts among the Japan's Three Great Ruins. About 2 Kilometers southwest of Shiojiri Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, it is Located in "Chinese bellflower", where vineyards spread all over. The Ruins are widely spread along the Shibu River, which streams from the Hiraide spring, in a strip of about 1 Kilometers from east to west and 300 Meters from north to south. As a result of full-scale excavations that began in Showa 25, it was found that the Period when people lived at the Hiraide Ruins ranged from the Jomon period to the Heian period. The remains of dwellings and many relics associated with them were excavated, and these abundant artifacts became basic Documents for researching the prehistoric and ancient culture of this area, and were designated as a "National Historic Site" in Showa 27. In addition, excavations have been carried out since then, and the remains of more than 290 dwellings and buildings have been found to date. ◇Hiraide Museums Focusing on clay figurines, Earthenware, Stoneware, and ironware excavated from the Hiraide Ruins, artifacts excavated from Ruins in the city are exhibited. Among them, the prefectural treasures "Green Glazed Water Bottle", "Shibamiya Copper Bell", "Irisawa Tile Tower", and "Shinshu's characteristic Jomon Earthenware" are must see. ◇ Historical Park In the vicinity of the Museum, there is a group of Hiraide Kofun Tumulus with three Kofun Tumulus that are thought to have belonged to an influential person who ruled There are village of Hirade. You can also see the Pit dwelling, which was restored for the first time in the whole country as an ancient one. ◇Hiraide Ruins Park The "Hiraide Ruins Park", which has been restored under the theme of "5,000 years of Hiraide land" by the mura of the three eras of the Jomon, Kofun Tumulus, and Heian periods, has 15 restored dwellings and buildings, Restrooms available you can actually go inside. Each of the three periods of dwellings of the Jomon, Yayoi, and Heian periods is Reproduction, and you can directly experience the changes in the structure of the houses and the changes in materials, and you can feel how people's lives have changed with the changing times. ◇Guidance Building Use a facility with a guidance corner, a rest corner, an observation room, etc., where users can relax and learn about the Hiraide Ruins. Implementation of various hands-on learning about primitive and ancient times, such as "starting a fire" and "making Jade balls", is also held, making it a popular spot for local children. In addition, there is an observatory on the second floor and Ruins overlooking the park. ◇Basic Information < Historical Park, Hiraide Museum> Address: 長野県塩尻市大字宗賀1011-3 Phone number: 0263-52-1022 Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.) Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3) Parking lot: 50 cars / Large bus: 10 cars (free) Fee: General: 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: Free / Group of 20 or more: 240 yen Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Shiojiri Station / Get off in front of Hiraide Museum on the Soga Line Regional Promotion Bus <Ruins Park and Guidance Building> Address: 長野県塩尻市宗賀388-2 Phone number: 0263-52-3301 Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3) Restrooms available (free) Reception hours: 9 a.m. ~ 11 a.m. 1 p.m. ~ 3:30 p.m. Fee: Free (material fee required depending on the experience) Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Shiojiri Station or 6 minutes on the Soga Line of the Regional Promotion Bus and get off at Hiradezumesho

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Shinshu Tateshina Tourist Association. Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Tateshina Town, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture is an area with spectacular Nature landscapes such as Mt. Mount Tateshina, Hot Spring, and ski resorts. During the summer season, many people visit it as a summer resort, and you can enjoy sports such as tennis, Putting golf, archery, and fishing in the Highlands area around Lake Megami. In addition, there are three ski resorts and the Tateshina Town, and in the winter season, you can enjoy a wide range of Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, from families to advanced skiers. Throughout the year, we will introduce the charm of Tateshina Town in various ways, so please look forward to it. 【 Specialty products and gourmet food of Tateshina Town 】 In Tateshina Town, the clear underground water stream from Mount Tateshina grows delicious crops. Specialty products such as "Koshihikari rice produced in Tateshina" and "Tateshina apples" have been well received by many people. In addition, "Tateshina beef" raised on a highlands at an elevation of 800 meters in Tateshina Town is a brand beef that Shinshu is proud of with plenty of umami. Specialty products created by the Blessed natural environment of the region are also lined up at "Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina Nokimura(Megami no sato)". How do you like it? as a Souvenirs of sightseeing in Tateshina Town? 【 Sightseeing spot full of charm of Tateshina Town 】 『 Mount Tateshina 』 "Mount Tateshina" is one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan towering on the border between Tateshina Town and Nagano Prefecture Chino City. Elevation 2,531 meters. Restrooms available is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, but it is a popular mountain where even beginners can enjoy climbing. It takes about 4 hours round trip, so it is also recommended as an introduction to Introduction to Yatsugatake. Lake Megami The Lake Megami in the birch Highlands of the foothills of Mount Tateshina is also Restrooms available in the photo Spot, which is popular for its reflections that beautifully reflect the Mount Tateshina on the surface of the lake. Activities such as boating and canoeing are also available. "Lake Shirakaba" It is a lake with a circumference of 4 kilometers at an elevation of 1400m, and it is a spot where you can enjoy various ways throughout the year, such as fresh greenery in Spring, summer getaways in Summer getaway, Autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. The area around the lake is well maintained with a promenade surrounded by pure white birch trees, so you can enjoy walking. 『 Gosensui Nature Park 』 From Tateshina Ranch, you can take the gondola Lift and get there in about 5 minutes. Elevation 1,830 Meters, you can see about 300 kinds of alpine plants and many wild birds. 『 Tateshina Teddy Bear Museum 』 There are 11,000 teddy bears on display from all over the world, which can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The exhibition is divided into 18 themes from 15 countries around the world. "Venus Line Onna no Kami Observatory" Driving route in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Since it runs in the Highlands, it is recommended for summer driving and touring. Located Elevation 1700 Meters, the Onna no Kami Observatory overlooks the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps mountains. "Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land and Ikenotaira Hotel" Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Family Land is an amusement park where you can enjoy merry-go-rounds and Roller coaster, and there are also Putting Golf, horseback riding, and Athletic. The 2024 season will open on Saturday, April 20, 2024. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing at the Ikenotaira Hotel Tateshina, which is attached to Ikenotaira Family Land. 『 Roadside Station Goddess Village Tateshina Nokimura（Megami no sato） 』 At the sales office "Nongi Village" in the Roadside Station, there are many products recommended for Tateshina Products Fresh Agricultural Products and Souvenirs. It is a recommended Spot where you can take a break while looking at the superb view of Mt. Asama. A trip to enjoy the Nature, culture, and gourmet food of Tateshina Town will be a special time for everyone. Enjoy the experience that can only be experienced in Tateshina Town. We will send out Recommendations for Tateshina Town, so please follow us!

Today, we visited LEC COFFEE Mr./Ms.. It's chai and matcha tiramisu. It's so delicious that I look forward to it every time. It was very hot today, so I was healed. Thanks to you, I was able to take a photo of the illumination of the rim musubi wind chime. Thank you. ?

Summer Traditions Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine with the sound of wind chimes Photo taken on July 6, 2024

[Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park Takabocchi Highlands] ◇ Overview Takabocchi Highlands is located in the eastern part of Shiojiri City and is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. From the summit with a 360-degree view, you can fully enjoy the views of the Northern Alps, as well as Suwa Lake, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji. ◇ Seasonal highlights <Spring~Summer> It is also popular for being able to easily observe a wide variety of alpine plants such as Renge azalea, haku Mr./Ms. fuuro, and the scenery where the dairy cow is Grazing from early summer to autumn is idyllic and otherworldly. <Autumn~Winter> You can see the majestic sea of clouds from mid-October. ◇Camping-related Information and Outdoor Experiences In 2021, in response to the growing outdoor boom in recent years, the demand for workations, and the growing interest in Nature environmental protection, we have started outdoor-related projects such as Maintenance camping areas so that people who visit can enjoy them from various directions. ◆To everyone who comes to Takabocchi Highlands Cooking area and other water facilities are not provided, so please prepare your own water. (Restrooms available with Toilet facilities and vending machines for sale of water, etc.) ) ◇Basic Information ーRecommended Seasonー June (Renge azalea), June-October (cattle grazing), late October ~ December (sea of clouds) ーAddressー Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ーAccessー Access to the Takabocchi Highlands 13km from Shiojiri IC *Closed in winter from early December ~ late April When searching with a car navigation system ※Cliff hot spring routes Please search for "Gunjokaku". (〒399-0071 6114-235 Kataoka, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Tel: 0263-58-2140) It is about 7 km from Gunjokaku, about 15 minutes. ※Higashiyama routes If "Takabocchi Highlands" is not registered, please register "Higashiyama Community Center (Tel: 0263-56-2485)" Address: 869-4 Former Shiojiri Higashiyama, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture as a guide for the entrance to Takabocchi from National Route 20. ーParking lotー Parking Lot 1 (adjacent to the grass racecourse, free) Parking Lot 2 (summit exit, free) ーToiletー There is a in the first and second parking lots. ーInquiryー 0263-88-8722 (Shiojiri City Tourism Center)

【Feeding insects in the sun】 Why don't you join us for insect feeding? The traditional event "insect feeding" that has continued since the Edo period It is a festival as a prayer for a good harvest of five grains, the expulsion of evil insects, and the prevention of evil diseases. The light of the torches is reflected in the water of the rice fields, creating an ethereal world. Date & Time: Saturday, July 20, 2024 17:00~ Gathering: Hinata Yakushi 　　　　Odakyu Line Isehara Station North Exit Kananaka Bus Stop No. 3 　　　　"Hinata Yakushi Line" about 20 minutes, get off at Hinata Yakushi terminus, 15 minutes walk to the approach to the temple Participation fee: Free * 500 yen if you have a torch (junior high school students and above) Contact: Secretariat of the Hyuga Insect Feeding Preservation Society 0463-95-0234 (Yamaguchi)

✻ Notice [Diffusion hope] ✻ Held in of festivals【Kanatsu Festival】 Saturday, July 13, 2024 ~ July 15, 2024 (National Holiday) Honjin Ornament Exhibition ✻ July 13 (Sat) Eve Festival Location: Kanazu Shrine Precincts 18:00~20:30 ✻July 14 (Tue) Main Festival festival float procession 3 units ? Closing at Kanazu Shrine 12:00 Stalls is also Stalls.

Famous for "Japan's best shutter point" (?) The night on the Takabocchi Highlands is different! Take a look! This photo!! A little beauty for the scenery If you don't see it live, it's a loss! Family, friends, lovers, no matter who you go with, there is no waiting for Impression! I don't want to go anymore~

It's dark outside because of the Ume plum rain, but the gorgeousness of the hydrangeas stands out! This is a temple called Jokoji Temple in Kamisaijo, Shiojiri City, and is also Famous as Camphor Tree Temple.

July 7 ~ July 9 Iwauchi Shrine Annual Grand Festival Held in The Iwauchi Shrine Annual Grand Festival is a festival that is familiar to the Locals as a "Inai Festival". As the Yoimiya Festival on the 7th, the Japan Festival on the 8th, and the Return Festival on the 9th, the portable shrine is passed on the 8th and 9th. Saruta Hikomei and Uzu Memei are appointed from the Honkai at the age of 42 that year. On the 9th, the national highway was completely closed to traffic, and the sight of two portable shrines running up the "Shrine Slope" at once is sure to take your breath away. Town Intangible folk cultural assets's "Akasaka Guy" is also a highlight. You can check the detailed schedule on the Iwauchi Shrine website. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity!

Photographed on July 6, 24. It is the wind chime of Kawagoe Hachimangu. ? The strips are also wonderful.