You can enjoy it around Zenko Temple! Introducing ✨ recommended experiences (1) Nemoto Hachimanya Isogoro Main Store You can have the shichimi mixed right in front of you! There are two types of concoction courses, so you can create shichimi to your favorite. 【Business hours】9:00~18:30 【How to apply】No reservation required The time required varies depending on the course and content chosen. 【Car Parking】No (There Thereare Affiliated Paid Car Parking Nearby) * Customers who shop for 2,000 yen or more will be issued a service ticket for affiliated Car parking lots. 【Experience Fee】Fee varies depending on the Course and Ingredients you choose. *Please check the official website for details. (2) Zenkoji Temple Purin Main Store You can enjoy Temple matcha experience in the Tea room in front of the Zenko gate. Even if you don't know etiquette, there is no problem at all, it is a trial course of about 45 minutes. 【Business hours】9:45~17:00 (Not opens) 【How to apply】Reservation system by advance web reservation * If it is available, you can make a reservation on the day. [Time required] about 45 minutes 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】3,500 yen (tax included) *Please check the official website for details. (3) Incense shop Kokaoru At Temple handmade incense shop in front of the Zenko Gate, you can enjoy various production experiences using natural incense Ingredients such as scent bags, fumiko, and painted incense. 【Business hours】9:30~16:30 (Regular holiday: Tuesday and Water) * Mixing experience is 10:00~15:00 [How to apply] ・ Phone reservation available (026-217-5355) ・ Reservations can also be made by various messages such as email and Instagram DM * If it is free, it is OK on the day. 【Time required】15~40 minutes (depending on the experience menu) 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】1,500 yen ~ (tax included) *Please check the official website for details. (4) Stylish braids　 A 15-minute walk from Zenko Temple is "Ikikumi String". Here, you can enjoy the traditional craft of Japan, braiding, and kimono dressing. The salon, which has been renovated from a space that used to be a snack shop, is nostalgic and a little strange. It is a place where tradition and everyday life gently intersect, like a "hideaway" in Nagano. 【Business hours】By reservation only / Closed on Wednesday [How to apply] @iki.kumi.himo's Instagram DM, which can be reserved from Jalan net 【Time required】Approximately 90 minutes〜※Varies depending on the experience menu 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】3,500 yen ~ (tax included) * For details, please check Instagram and Jalan net. #Handmade experience #Matcha experience #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

[Honeymoon trip 🚢 to Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture] We went together to a place that my husband often went to since he was single. The photo was taken by my husband at Shirahama Coast. The sand is pure white, the sea is crystal clear, and the rock surface is rough and cool! Now I want 🐟 to go outbound for a swim in the middle of summer

A must see in the fall of 2025! Introducing 🍁 Autumn leaves Spots (1) Kiyo Water Temple (Wakaho) 【Best time to visit every year】Early November ~ Late November Precincts are free of charge. 【Car parking lot】30 cars Many Maple trees are planted on the approach to the temple, and the colorful Autumn leaves are very vivid. (2) Kagami Pond (Togakushi) 【Best time to visit every year】Early October ~ mid-October 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】50 cars 10/11~11/3 8:00~17:00 will be one-way due to traffic restrictions. * For details, please check the Togakushi Tourist Association website. (3) Okusobana Nature Garden (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) The promenades are maintained. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours (4) Ōbo Pass (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars In addition to the Northern Alps and the Autumn leaves of Mt. Ichiya, where the legend remains that a demon is said to have been created in one night, you can overlook the Nature of the unexplored area of Onimusato. (5) Lake Iizuna (Iizuna Highlands) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】Free You can enjoy the Autumn leaves of Mt. Mt. Iizuna reflected on the surface of the water. (6) Rice Road Gorge (Shinshu Shinmachi) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ early November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars The beautiful red color of the Autumn leaves spreads to the Water surface, creating the beauty of the mountain Water. (7) Yamadera Temple Tsuneyama Residence (Matsushiro) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Xiangshan East Car Parking Lot (5 minutes walk to Yamaji Temple Tsuneyama Residence) 7 large buses, 7 passenger cars Autumn leaves seen from the round window are very beautiful. The Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau website Summary the Autumn leaves situation in Nagano City. #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Nagano Autumn leaves #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Introducing ✨ the "Higashiyama Kaii Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" Held in from 10/4 (Sat) Higashiyama Kaii Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition Higashiyama Kaii The Eternal Sea ― I am now listening to the sound of the waves Held in Information 【Event period】2025/10/4(Sat)~11/16(Sun) 【Opening Hours】9:00-17:00 【Closed Day】Wednesday 【Place】Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Exhibition Rooms 1,2,3 Car parking is available nearby for a fee Car 【Admission Fee】 Adults ¥1,700 University students: 1,300 yen High school students and younger or under 18 years old Free of charge 【Inquiry】Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art 026-232-0052 *Please see the official website for details. #Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art #Higashiyama Kaii Museum #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Events are packed in autumn! Information on Events ✨ in October (1) Shinshu Shinmachi Dinosaur Events "Tyrannosaurus Race", "Mr. Tyranno Falls", "Dinosaur ○ × Quiz", and many other unique and smiling projects! Shinshu Shinmachi will be surrounded by bustle and fun for two days. "Shinshu Shinmachi Fair 2025" will also be held in at the same time. 【Held in】10/11(Sat)~10/12(Sun) 【Venue】Shinshu Shinmachi 【Car parking lot】Yes *Please see the official website for details. (2) The 70th Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Festival It is a special two days where you can feel the history and tradition of the Sanada family. In particular, the power of the "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Procession" Held in on the 12th (Sunday), in which a procession of about 200 warriors Parade, is a masterpiece! 【Held in】10/11(Sat)~10/12(Sun) * "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Procession" will be held in on 10/12 (Sun). 【Venue】Around Matsushiro Ruins of the Castle *Please check the official website for details. (3) Togakushi Soba Festival New Soba Dedication Festival It is a traditional festival that conveys the history of Togakushi Soba to the present day. You can eat a limited number of "dedication Soba noodles" made with sacred Soba flour exorcised at the dedication festival! 【Held in】10/31(Fri) 【Time】9:00~ 【Venue】Togakushi Shrine Naka Shrine Naka Shrine Hiroiwa Special Stage　 [Dedication Soba] After the dedication ceremony on 10/31 (Friday) (from around 12:30), the dedication Soba Implementation Soba restaurant will be sold at affiliated Accommodation. (Limited to 15 meals sold at each store) *For details, please visit the official website. (4) Zenko Temple Binzuru City Held in as a handmade market named after Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! It is a marketed where various food and craft stores are gathered, and anyone can enjoy it, such as makers, buyers, Local people, and tourists. [Held in Sunday] 10/11 (Sat) *Regular on the second Saturday of April to December Held in 【Time】10:00~15:00 【Venue】Around Zenko Temple *For details, please visit the official website. (5) The 28th Nagano Street Performance Festival It is Temple autumn tradition that is Held in by turning Zenko's approach to the temple into a pedestrian paradise. You can enjoy street performances up close! 【Held in】10/25 (Sat) 【Venue】Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple *For details, please visit the official website. (6) Zenko Temple approach to the temple Autumn Festival There are a lot of of contents such as the early autumn tradition, the town Mikoshi procession that makes the Omote approach to the temple lively! The focus is on "Sanriku Ofunato Sanmatsuri", which sells saury directly from Sanriku Ofunato on a charcoal grill. 【Held in】10/5 (Sun) 【Time】10:00~16:00 【Venue】Zenko Temple Omote approach to the temple area *For details, please visit the official website. (7) Kinasa Autumn Festival @kinasamomiji This is an Events jointly held by shops and museums around Travel Station Onimusato. You can enjoy the lucky draw lottery and limited-edition buns with the scenery of Onimusato, deep autumn! 【Held in】10/25(Sat)~10/26(Sun) 【Venue】Tabi no Eki Onimusato *For details, please visit the official website. (8) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Festival Grand Fireworks Festival In the Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Park, the venue, there are many shops Stalls alcohol, Snacks food, Sweets, etc., so you can enjoy fireworks up close while eating delicious food! 【Held in】10/11 (Sat) 【Time】Stage Events 15:00~, Grand Fireworks Festival 18:00~ 【Venue】Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park *For details, please visit the official website. #Nagano City Events #Nagano Events #Events Information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #naganocity

Introducing 🍁 the Okusobana Nature Garden scheduled to open on October 1 The total road closure due to the construction of the Okusobana Valleys Road is expected to be lifted, and you can Fun the Okusobana Nature Garden in autumn from 10/1! Okusohana Nature Garden Information 【Opening period (autumn)】2025/10/1 (Water)~11/3(Mon) 【Opening Hours】8:30-17:00 【Address】16943-4 Onimusato, Nagano City (Okusobana Dam) 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Inquiry】Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 The best time to see < Autumn leaves> Every year, mid-October to late October The promenades are maintained and you can enjoy trekking for about 2~4 hours. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Okusobana Nature Garden #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Introducing ✨ one of Japan's one-of-the-best power spots "Togakushi Shrine Five Shrine Tours" Togakushi is at a high elevation and cool, so September ~ October is a relatively comfortable season! Let's enjoy visiting the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine during a comfortable time. "Overview of the Five Shrines of Togakushi Shrine" 【Period】It can be visited all year round. * Okusha Shrine and Kuzuryusha are closed in winter. 【Transportation】Bus, private Car, Walking, etc. * There are paid Car parking lots and places where the number of parking spaces Car small is small. Use varies depending on the mode of transportation, but it is generally half a day if you walk the entire journey. There is no official Prayer order, so please Prayer according to your schedule. "Recommendations" 【Lunch】 We recommend Togakushi Soba that can be counted as a Japan's Three Great Soba Noodles. There are many Togakushi Soba restaurants around Naka Shrine. In addition, there are stores that offer Soba and soft serve ice cream at the entrance approach to the temple There are Okusha Shrine. 【Superb View Spot】 In the middle of the approach to the temple leading to the Okusha Shrine, the thatched Sojinmon Gate and the rows of Japanese cedar trees that are over 400 years old are Japan one of the best spectacular Spot. 【Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark】 Those who have received the Shuin stamps of Gosha will receive a "Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark"! In July 2025 (Reiwa 7), the awarding of the "Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark" with a new woven pattern began. * For details Togakushi please see the official website and @togakushi_jinja of the shrine. #Togakushi Shrine #Togakushi #Tour of the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】Now you can rest assured! List of "Shimanto River" River Activities Operators! ★ Attraction of ★ River Activities Being able to enjoy the Shimanto River with your whole body in 360 degrees is still a river Activities! The Shimanto River has a calm stream, so even beginners and children can experience it. On the Canoe Tour, there are places where you can't see any man-made objects at all, so you can enjoy the extraordinary. Shimanto City has a repertoire of many river Activities vendors, and can be safely Fun by everyone from small children to the elderly! Take this opportunity to find an Activities vendor you ♪ are interested in (1) Shimanto Canoe and Camping Village Kawarako "Shimanto Canoe and Camping Village Kawarakko" is Located in on the banks of the Shimanto River, surrounded by rich nature. In addition to the campsite, there are also fully equipped bungalows and houses of 400 Cypress trees. It is also the terminal of the rinrin cycle. Open season All year round Regular holiday Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) *Open open all year before and after GW, 7/1~9/30 🐶 Pets can be ridden (tandem kayak) * Bring your own life jacket for pets. Depending on the size, etc., it may not be possible to ride together. ②withRIVER "withRIVER" is located at the foot of the Submersible Bridge of the Shimanto River. Since it is a place with a gentle stream, it is safe even for beginners and small children. At the end of the tour, you can also experience a dive on the Submersible Bridge. In addition to Canoeing and SUP experiences, you can also experience Horseback Riding Experience. In addition to regular walks, there is also a course where you can experience Horseback Riding Experience in the Shimanto River. Since it is horseback riding where you can put your feet, even children and people who cannot swim can experience it with confidence. Open season: March to mid-November 🐶 You can ride with your dog (SUP or two-seater canoe). Life jackets for dogs are available for rent. (500 yen/piece) 📷 Free photo sharing available (3) Shimantogawa inn Yube-tei "Shimantogawa Inn Yubetei" is a rental villa type inn limited to one group per day on a located on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River. You can spend a relaxing time with your family, groups and couples. The rooms also have a terrace where you can have a Barbecue while watching the Sunset. You can experience River Sup from Yube-tei. The owner will customize the course for you. SUP BOARD RENTALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Please make a reservation at the time of Accommodation reservation. * The SUP experience is open Traditional Japanese straw raincoat only in summer. (4) Okera Adventures Shimanto "Okera Adventures Shimanto" is mainly engaged in "bike Rafting", which combines Cycling and river rafting by packraft (rubber board). It is the only place in Japan that offers guided motorcycle rafting tours at all times. (*According to a survey by Okela Adventures in March 2022) It is Traditional Japanese straw raincoat open for private tours, and only group can Fun. One of the best parts is that the guide arranges the tour according to the customer, the weather, and the situation. Open season All year round 🐶 You can ride with your dog (we also rent life jackets for dogs.) ） 📷 Free photo sharing available (5) Shimanto River Station Canoe Hall "Shimanto River Station Canoe Museum" is attractive for the magnificent nature in the second half of the tour. The attached Shimanto Plaza Auto Camp is also equipped with toilets and a barbecue site. You can enjoy camping by the Shimanto River Soba. (*Advance reservation required) and Canoe classes for beginners, you can take a half-day Course and a one-day basic course under the guidance of an instructor Course. You can experience an 8km canoe touring to the Iwama Submersible Bridge, which is famous on TV and in magazines, and in the latter 4km of the course, you can enjoy the Nature of the Shimanto River with almost no man-made objects visible. The Canoe Inside the Facility is also a river station where canoes from around the world are exhibited, and it is also the terminal of the Shimanto River Rinrin Cycle. Open season All year round 📷 Free photo sharing available (6) Shimanto Rakusha "Shimanto Rakusha" is a school where you can stay and play in an Closed School building.　The Accommodation space is Use the infirmary as it is, and bunk beds are installed in the classrooms. Accommodation is also available in the broadcasting room and the principal's office, where you can actually broadcast in the school. Since the canoe experience does not go down the river, you can decide the experience time yourself. It is characterized by the fact that you can freely ride a canoe while riding around and playing in the river activities with your family. In addition to Canoeing, you can experience river walking (shower climbing), playing Squid, and leisurely fishing in the Shimanto River. Closed Day Every Wednesday *Open open all year in July, August and September 📷 Free photo sharing available (7) Canoe Shimanto Base "Canoe Shimanto Base" is a tour that uses only a sit-on canoe that sits on the deck. You can choose from two types: a half-day course (morning and afternoon) with a 3km river raft or a short course without a river descent. All canoes are single-seater and are available in two sizes, so you can choose the canoe that suits you. Use the half-day course from the third grade of elementary school, and the short-time course from the first grade of elementary school. The short course is reserved for 1~10 people and 1 group. Open season March ~ November 🐶 You can ride with your dog. * Bring your own a life jacket for dogs that suits your body shape. 📷 Free photo sharing available (8) Good River Shimanto At "Good River Shimanto", you can Fun a Canoe Tour to enjoy the Shimanto River. They will give you a lecture on how to ride a canoe, how to paddle, and how to enjoy canoeing. The Downriver Course, which descends along the stream of the river, is healed by the majestic Nature with few man-made objects. You can take a commemorative photo at the popular Iwama Submersible Bridge. Rafting tours are also available, and you can enjoy a leisurely and elegant raftboat ride down the gentle Shimanto River. Fun for children as young as 3 years old and the elderly. Open season Mid-March ~ early November 🐶 Children and dogs can ride together 📷 Free photo sharing available How was it? Experience River Activities in Shimanto City!

Introducing 🌼 the flower garden in the sky "Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden" About 400 varieties and 800 dahlias are in full bloom, and you can enjoy them with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps! According to the latest information from the owner, the peak season will be around 9/10, and it will be soon! !! Dahlia Garden Information 【Opening period】August 1, 2025 ~ late October 2025 【Opening Hours】9:00~16:00 【Address】2105 Ooka Nakamaki, Nagano City 【Car parking lot】Yes 【Admission fee】Adult 800 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen #I like flowers #Scenery with flowers #Nagano #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

The Conan decoration of the Nagano Prefectural Government Prefectural Hall is It will end at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30. If you haven't seen it yet, or if you haven't seen it, please come! In addition, the three-day holiday in September There are a special Open to the public. 【Special Open to the public】 September 13 (Sat.), 14 (Sun.), 15 (Mon.) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. #Afterimage of the Eye #Conan #Nagano City Sightseeing

Relaxation place "Fun Sou" opened in Tojo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ☕✨ Sweets and Events at the café are interesting 🎪 On May 5, 2025, in the Tojo Machinaka area, "Fun Sou" opened in a renovated kominka house. While we usually operate as a café, we try to interact with the local community through various Events. I've been interviewing them to see what kind of interesting initiatives they are doing! 🎤 Click here for 🔽 a detailed experience report https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5216... ~Store Details~~~ 【Name of facilities】Interestingso 【Address】301-12 Tojo, Tojo Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 08477-3-6660 (Mon~Sat 10:00~15:00) 【Business hours】10:00~15:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Car parking lot】Yes Fun Square 8 cars on the premises

【Breaking News】Introducing ✨ the Held in Information of the "119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival" to be Held in on 11/23 (Sunday / holiday) 1 Outline of Noh and Kyogen 【Held in】11/23 (Sun) 【Held in time】Launch starts at 18:00 【Held in Place】West side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge Rhino River No. 2 Green Area Number of launches: Approx. 10,000 2 Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival Paid Bleachers You can enjoy the very impressive Nagano Ebisu Smoke Fire Festival up close! There are various types of paid bleachers available, so you can buy the type of seat that suits you. [Sales period] Early bird sale 9/1 (Mon) 10:00~ General sale 11/1 (Sat) 10:00~ [How to apply] (1) Ticket Pia website ➁ Multi-copy machine at Seven-Eleven stores 3 Crowdfunding Please cooperate with us to support the Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival. There are also courses where you can get a limited thank-you gift! 【Application Period】8/20 (Water) 12:00 ~ 11/28 (Fri) 23:59 【How to apply】Apply from the special site "Ubugoe" 【Thank-you gifts】Limited paid bleachers, Original shichimi cans of Nemoto Hachimanya Sogoro, Shuin stamps, Nagano Famous Confectionery, etc. *For details, please visit the official website. #Ebisu Ko #Nagano Ebisu Ko Smoke Fire Festival #Fireworks Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

Lots of delicious food! Roadside Station Special Feature ✨ recommended for Drive (1) Roadside Station Nakajo The shop sells frozen Local Local cuisine "Obukko". We also sell Original game dishes such as the "Mountain Running GIBIER" series, which uses safe and secure venison processed at the Nagano City Game Dishes Processing Center. Of course Meals you can also eat obukko and game dishes at the place! 【Address】1704 Nakajo Sumiragi, Nagano City Phone number: 026-267-2188 【Business hours】 ・Concession stand 9:00～17:00 ・ Meals Mametai 10:00~16:00 (Light snacks will be served from 14:30 to 16:00) ） ・Direct sales April ~ November / 8:30 ~ 16:00 December ~ March / 8:30 ~ 15:00 * Wednesday every week from December ~ March Regular holiday (2) Roadside Station Shinshu Shinmachi A popular Roadside Station that has been featured many times on TV. Genghis Khan, a Shinshu new Town Name, and Shinshu Roadside Station Shinmachi Original Shinmachi Plum wine brewed with Shinshu Shinmachi specialty Ume Plum are bestsellers. At the Shokudo, you can eat delicious Oyaki and Handmade Soba noodles from the countryside that have been passed down from the mountains of Shinshu. 【Address】Nagano City Shinshu Shinmachi Water 4619 Phone number: 026-262-2228 【Business hours】8:30~17:45 (Shokudo L.O until 16:30) (3) Roadside Station Nagano City Ooka Specialty Center Direct sales of fruits and vegetables and processed goods are set up, and Fresh and safe are the motto of selling vegetables, fruits, and wild vegetables in each of the Four Seasons. Locally produced Soba flour is also popular at the Shokudo where you can enjoy Handmade Soba noodles and Volume Oyaki! 【Address】5275-1 Ookako, Nagano City Phone number: 026-266-2888 【Business hours】 ・Shop 9:00~17:00 ・Shokudo 9:30~15:00 #Roadside Station #Roadside Station Gourmet #Drive #Direct sales #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

"Shinshu Shinmachi Rokaku Lake Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival" Held in today 8/15 (Friday)! While eating delicious food, you can enjoy it up close as if you were looking up at the fireworks! Specialties Genghis Khan can also be purchased in the stall area! *Please check the official website for details. #Lake Rokaku Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival #Shinshu Shinmachi

The 32nd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held in on August 24, 2025 The "Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival" will be Held in at Sugao Stone Buddha Square in Mie Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. Named after a local legend, the "Crook Imitation Contest" is a fun Events where participants wear handmade costumes (of course, you don't need to prepare a costume) and perform unique performances while performing to imitate the croaks of the crooks. There are many smiles at the venue. Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 【Place】Sugao Stone Buddha Square (Mie, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture) Car parking is in front of Sugao Elementary School Pool. A free shuttle Taxi will be available to the venue. 【Events】 15:00 Shinto ritual and Buddhist affairs 15:10 Oni Pick Up 15:20 Opening Ceremony, Mochi throwing 15:30 Hoyu Kai Drum 16:00 Crook imitation contest 17:00 Torch throwing 18:00 Matsuo Kagura 20:00 End ▶ We are looking for participants for the Eagle Bird Imitation Contest 【Participation fee】Free (there is a participation prize) Application deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025 [Prize money] 1st place 30,000 yen, 2nd place 20,000 yen, 3rd place 10,000 yen 【Supplementary Prize】Roadside Station Mie Gift Certificate To apply, please contact the Sugao Regional Promotion Council 【Organizer / Contact】 Sugao Regional Promotion Council ❚ What is the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival? Held in by local people to revitalize the region and let people know about Sugao Magaibutsu. The "Croaching Contest" is named after a local legend. Legend has it that a demon who lived in this area and misbehaved said, "Give me the daughter of the Village as my wife!", and when the troubled Village chief consulted the monk, the monk told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the Quay in one night, I will give you my daughter as my wife, but if you can't, leave the village." It is said that when the worried Village went to see it in the middle of the night, the demon carved the fifth one, so when the Village mimic the croaking master of the chicken imitated it, the demon mistakenly thought that morning had come and ran away. ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250813event-mie/...

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Kochi Prefecture Shimanto City Tourism Association. Shimanto City is a Rich in nature city located in the southwestern part of the Kochi Prefecture, facing 1,100m-class mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and the name of the city is derived from the Shimanto River that streams through the city. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Shimanto City to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Car from Kochi Ryoma Airport 1 hour by Express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic Information of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture With a population of about 30,000 (as of June 2025), it has the third largest population in Kochi Prefecture. Forests occupy about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which stream through the city, has a total length of 196 km, has no Dam in the main stream, and is known as "the last Clear streams of the Japan", and the city's catch phrase is "A city that lives with the river". ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The Former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called "Little Kyoto of Tosa", and the cityscape that the Norifusa Ichijo, which turned down about 550 years ago during the Onin War, followed Kyoto and Maintenance Grid Layout still remains. The Traditional charm of culture, history and Nature is perfect for walking. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Submersible Bridge ・There are are nine submersible bridges in the main stream, such as the Sada Submersible Bridge and the Iwama Submersible Bridge activity ・Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat ・Canoe, SUP ・Shimantori Barbecue ・Cycling history ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanke Tenmangu ・Kuroson Shrine eclipse ・Salt Tataki ・Billi Gatsuo ・Bushukan chuhai ・Ayu ・Eel ・River shrimp ・Gori ■To Shimanto City, where Nature and culture come to life Shimanto City, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal travel destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to broadcasting the charm of Shimanto City, so please follow us!

Located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, is a town where the sea, mountains, and the nature of the village are in harmony, and history and culture are alive. With an area of about 344 square kilometers and a population of about 9,000 (as of May 2025), it is a town with abundant nature and peaceful living. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, and there are many unique and attractive areas in each area. Minami-Echizen Town, which stretches from north to south, has a diverse lifestyle from Villages along the Coast to Farming Villages in the Mountainous Area, each with its own unique culture and customs. Beautiful Sea of Japan Unfolds along the coastline, and inland you can see the scenery of rural woodlands woven with mountains and clear streams! Minami-Echizen Town is also known as an area where the original scenery of Japan remains, and you can experience a lifestyle in harmony with nature that changes with the four seasons. In the idyllic Rural countryside, Agricultural experience such as rice planting and harvesting are popular and many tourists are pleased.

In August, various Events will be Held in in Nagano City! Participate in Events and Get ✨ Original Goods (1) Friendship Campaign in Nagano City, Kingdom of Thailand This is a special campaign where you can feel close to Thai culture through food! During the period, you can also purchase "Thai Nagano Friendship Seven Flavors" supervised by the Royal Thai Embassy × Yawataya Isogoro at Subject stores! 【Held in】7/17(Thu)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】8 Thai restaurants in Subject in Nagano City [How to participate, gift details] 1 Meals at Subject Restaurants 2 Say "Kop'nkar (female)" or "Kop'nklap (male)" (Thai for "thank you") at checkout 3 Get Original Stickers! * Original goods of the Tourism Authority of Thailand will also be won by lottery! (2) Animal Look! Riddles and Kiss tamps While solving the riddle of the facilities around Zenko Temple Collect stamps and Original novelty will be presented! Join your family and friends and enjoy the thrilling riddles and Kiss Tanpralee! 【Held in】7/19 (Sat) ~ 9/15 (Mon) 【Held in Place】Zenko Temple, Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Shiroyama Zoo [How to participate, gift details] ・ You can get Original stickers → two Collect stamps! ・ You can get a Original badge or Original acrylic key chain → 3 Collect stamps in 3 places! ・ Original answer the 2D code questionnaire displayed at the time of exchanging novelties→ you may be able to win a facilities gift by lottery! [Mount installation location] Zenko Temple Precincts Information Center in front of "Rokujizo" Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art Soba of giraffe works installed in the special exhibition "Living Creatures Forest" (free space on the 1st floor) Shiroyama Zoo Zoo Billion Hilux Gauge Nagano City Tourist Information Center Central Square, etc. (3) Togakushi / Iizuna Highlands "Marugoto Experience! Stamp Rally" Stamp by participating in the subject experience content! Enjoy the refreshing green season of the Highlands to the fullest! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】Iizuna District, Togakushi [How to participate, gift details] 1 Subject experience content (camping Accommodation, E-bike rental, Nature experience, Soba-making experience, etc.). 2 Get two Collect stamps → Original stickers! You can apply for a lottery to win Collect stamps → Premiums in both the Togakushi and Iizuna areas! [Mount installation location] Togakushi Campground Iizuna Nagano Forest Village Togakushi Tourist Association Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc. (4) Photo Quiz in Onimuri While strolling around Onimusato, Nagano City, where there is abundant Nature and various attractive spots here and there, find various symbols and items in the area on the question paper, and take a photo of the symbol or item with the participant with a digital camera or smartphone to accumulate points and aim for the top! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~8/31(Sun) 【Held in】Onimusato District [Mount installation location] Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association (Onimusato Branch) Onimusato Hometown Museums Soba Onimusato Direct sales Onimuri no Yu Irohado main store, etc. * You can also download it from FM Nagano's website. Home page Publication provides detailed Information about Events. #Events #Stamp Rally #Nagano City Events #Nagano Prefecture Events #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

The poster for "Kimono Week in Hagi" has been completed! 👘🫧 During the period, various Events will be held in around Hagi Castle Town and other places in the city! In addition to Events that can be enjoyed at night such as "Hagi / Bamboo Lantern Road Story", At the Hagitacho Shopping Street Arcade and the Hagi-Meirin Gakusha School, the "Hagi-Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival" is held in. Information on the Events will be announced 📢😸 on the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association and social media at any time ■ Kimono Week in Hagi Hagi is a town with a Traditional charm that still retains the townscape of the Edo period. "Kimono Week in Hagi" is an Events where you can wear a "kimono" that suits the town and enjoy walking around the town. During the period, various Privileges such as discounts on Meals and shopping, photo shoots and photo gifts There are. 10/1(Water)~11/15(Sat) ■ The Tale of Hagi and Bamboo Lanterns Bamboo lanterns are lined up, and the light of candles faintly illuminates the historic townscape. 10/10(Fri)~12(Sun)18:00~21:00 ■Hagi and Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival Held in a large sale of Hagiyaki, which boasts a history and tradition of more than 400 years. Events where you can meet your favorite vessels. 10/11 (Sat) ~ 13 (Mon) 10:00~17:00 This autumn, why don't you go on a kimono-filled "#Hagi Trip"? 🍂

Here are some ✨ Spot summer flowers that Best time to visit in August (1) Togakushi Observatory There is a along the Togakushi Bird Line, it is famous for its spectacular view of the Soba flowers blooming in the vast Soba field and the mountains of Togakushi, making it a great photo point. Fun the pure white flower fields with the Togakushi mountain ranges in the background! 【Best time to visit】Summer Soba Late July ~ Early August (Autumn Soba around September) 【Address】Togakushi Toyooka, Nagano City 【Car parking lot】Yes * Request: The field that can be seen from the Soba Observatory Garden is the field where "Togakushi Matsumoto Seimen Co., Ltd." is made. They are carefully nurtured, so please do not go into the field when taking pictures. (2) Zenko Temple Daisōshin Release Pond There are many large lotuses that are worth seeing in the release pond at the entrance of Zenko Temple Daishoujin. The Time Slot / Time of Day of the lotus Best time to visit is early morning ~ mid-morning. Be sure Temple take a look at the lotus flower when you Prayer Zenko! 【Best time to visit】July ~ August 【Address】Nagano Nagano 492 【Car parking lot】Available (nearby paid Car parking lot) (3) Wakaho Hoshina Crape Myrtle Hill Colorful crape myrtle flowers such as red, pink, and purple dye the mountains! You can enjoy the beautiful flowers along with the view from the top of the mountain. 【Best time to visit】mid-August ~ mid-September 【Address】Nagano City Wakaho Hoshina 【Car parking lot】Yes #I like flowers #Scenery with flowers #Nagano #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

The lotus of Zenkoji Temple Daishonjin is in Best time to visit! In addition to lotuses, you can also see many creatures such as carp, turtles, and turtles at the release pond at the entrance of Zenko Temple Daishoujin! Best time to visit lotus is from early morning to mid-morning. Be sure Temple take a look at the lotus flower when you Prayer Zenko!

【Day trip】Limited time! Geibi Line Increased Train & Free Shuttle Bus Trip to Enjoy Nature|Dive! Hiroshima The JR Geibi Line "Rapid Shobara Liner", which will operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (45 days in total) until November 24, 2025, will depart from Hiroshima Station at 9:07 a.m. and will run to Bingo-Ochiai Station in Saijo-cho, Shobara City, without the need for Transfer at the Miyoshi Station! 🚃 Dive！ Hiroshima introduces a plan to go to "Hiroshima Prefectural Forest" by free Shuttle Bus (reservation required) from Bingo Saijo Station on the way! Enjoy Hiking, BBQ, and commemorative photos at beautiful spots ✨ Click here for 🔽 the detailed article link https://www.shobara-info.com/news/5177...

Summer Vacation has arrived! 😍 This time, for those who are looking for a "special summer experience" that can be done in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, we will introduce you to the "Rikoori Workshop", a special place where you can experience weaving while being healed by Nature in the rural woodlands! It is perfect for free research, and there is no ✨ doubt that it will be a healing time for adults to relax their minds ◎ For free research during summer Vacation. In the Nature of Shobara, the "Hata-weaving" experience that Achieve Balance your mind Shobara Kanko Navi Home page "Editorial Report" has been uploaded! 🧶 Click here for 🔽 a detailed experience report https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5174... ~Store Details~~~ 【Facilities Name】Riko Weaving Workshop 【Address】615-75 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City Phone number: 0824-89-2501 【Business hours】10:00~ or 13:00~ (can be adjusted according to your convenience) 【How to make a reservation】Reservation required ※ Phone only 【Experience Fee】Experience time 1 hour 1,000 yen + Ingredients fee from 1,000 yen (tax included) (Please tell us what you want to weave when you make a reservation by phone)

Enjoy Hagi in a kimono all year round Spring Summer Autumn Winter Kimono Events "Kimono Year in summer" is being held in! Even in the summer, I Enjoy walking around the town of Hagi in a kimono and yukata!! 【Held in】 Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025 The first one! ◆Hagi Summer Evening Gacha In honor of "Kimono Year in Summer", for those who wear kimonos and yukata robes, We will give you cool summer oranges (juice, jelly, etc.) as a gift. (1) Put on a kimono and yukata and go to the Hagi Tourist Information Center (2) Spin the gacha (up to 1 time per person) (3) Fun to see what comes out! Present Hagi's Summer! ◆ "#Hagi Travel" Instagram Campaign If you post a photo of yourself in a kimono or yukata on Instagram with "#Hagi Trip", you will receive an Original Eco Bag. We look forward to many posts! (1) A photo taken in Hagi City in a kimono and yukata with "#Hagi Trip" Post to Instagram (2) Show the posting screen at the Hagi Tourist Information Center (3)#One eco-bag with the Hagi Travel logo as a gift! Regarding the second phase, we will inform you on our website and social media at any time! For details, please see the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association!

Held in "Kimono Week in Hagi" in 2025 with an extended period! Hagi is a town with a Traditional charm that still retains the townscape of the Edo period. "#Kimono Week in Hagi" is an Events where you can wear a "kimono" that suits the townscape and enjoy walking around the town. This Events, which started in 2006, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate this, we are preparing various projects. Stay tuned! ■Held in period October 1, 2025 (Water) ~ November 15, 2025 (Sat) ■Held in Facilities in the Hagi Castle Town area, Hagi Museum, Hagi and Meirin Gakusha School, and other facilities in the city This autumn, why don't you go on a kimono-filled Hagi trip? 👘🍂 Details will be updated on the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association from time to time!

"Nagano Tanabata Festival" The 440-Meter arcade that covers the street is decorated with vivid Tanabata decorations. The arcade that symbolizes Nagano City's "Gondo" was recently renovated yellowtail 30 years, and the interior has become brighter, so you can enjoy Tanabata decorations more than every year! There are also decorations unique to this year, so please come and visit! 【Date】7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/7 (Thu) 【Venue】Gondo Arcade Street Area #Nagano Tanabata Festival #Tanabata #gondo #tanabata #summer #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Packraft Experience Lodge Kiyokawa in Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture. At Lodge Kiyokawa, you can experience packraft. The Okudake River, which stream in front of you, is an emerald green Clear streams. As you explore by boat, you'll also encounter waterfalls and amazing rock walls that you can't see from the riverbank! A Rafting boat called a "packraft" for one person to use. It weighs about 3 kg, so it is easy to operate. With friends and family, enjoy the scenery at your leisure on a boat ride. Use of packraft please contact Lodge Kiyokawa. ■ Satonobi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa 【Place】158 Udaeda, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture About 45 minutes by Car from Oita Rice IC About 3 minutes by Car from Roadside Station Kiyokawa 【Car parking lot】Yes ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250722spot-kiyokawa/...

\ New Articles / Enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nikko Toshogu Shrine ✨ in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, full of historical romance There are plenty of highlights, such as the beautiful "Yangming Gate" with its colorful sculptures and the famous "Don't See, Don't Say, Don't Hear" Three Monkeys! 🐒🌟 It is a place where you can fully feel the traditional beauty of Japan and its charm as a power spot. Nikko Toshogu Shrine for both history and photography lovers, check it 👇 out now

Let's ✨ use the advantageous Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple food walking ticket and enjoy cool Sweets 【Zenko Temple What is a food walking ticket? 】 This is a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase your favorite items from 19 stores, such as Nagano Specialties and Sweets! It's cheaper than the regular price, and you can enjoy the flavors of various restaurants little by little, so it's ✨ perfect for eating and walking around For more Information, check out our highlights (@nagano_cvb)! <Store Details> (1) "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store A mysterious ice cream bar that does not melt due to the use of kudzu powder. It has a new chewy texture and is cool and delicious! Why don't you compare the four types of matcha, peach, Mandarin Oranges, and ramune Squid? Phone number: 026-227-7110 【Business hours】9:00~18:30 【Regular holiday】Monday (2) "Chestnut soft serve ice cream" Shinshu Village Confectionery Workshop Nagano Nakamise It is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered on chestnuts, including the in-store café. Chestnut soft serve ice cream is smooth and has a refreshing aftertaste! In addition, the popular take-out menu "Mont Blanc Parfait" is made to order and then squeezed with chestnut paste. Phone number: 026-262-1270 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year (3) "Homemade gelato" Monzen Tea House Yayoiza Zenko Temple cold homemade gelato before and after Prayer is exceptional! In addition to gelato and and Sweets with various flavors, you can enjoy a creative Local cuisine that combines Vegetarian cuisine and Township soil food in a space that has been regenerated from a historic Machiya. Phone number: 026-232-2311 【Business hours】11:30~20:30 【Regular holiday】Tuesday, 2nd Water, 3rd Monday (4) "Matcha, roasted tea, milk soft 3 servings" Nagakien It is a long-established store that sticks to "home fire, drying, and roasting". Tea Sweets such as soft serve ice cream unique to tea shops and bavarois and zenzai are popular. Phone number: 026-232-2511 【Business hours】9:30~17:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens #Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food walking #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #Naganocity

To the unknown summer scenery of Japan——Shobara rural woodlands Rafting experience! 🌊 Why don't you dive into the nature of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture? Surrounded by idyllic rural woodlands, Shobara offers a healing rafting adventure down a gentle river. It is a trip where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and encounter the real "Japan countryside". 🚣 ♀️ The charm of 🚣 ♀️ Shobara rural woodlands Rafting ・ Even beginners can rest assured that there is a Local guide! Rafting on the Saijo River ・Superb view of Four Seasons (cherry blossoms in Spring, Fresh greenery in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn) ・ You can come into contact with Nature such as fish and mountains ・Recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers! Drive is one and a half hours from Hiroshima city and Access is good. Day trip or Accommodation ◎ Why don't you go on an adventure that will make you feel this summer? ✨ Click here for details and reservations▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/2500...