Use the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Taste Ticket to enjoy sweets at a great value ✨ 1. “Koi-yaki and Matcha Set” Fujita Kuemon Shoten Enjoy koi-shaped pastries called koi-yaki along with a bowl of matcha, rather than the usual tai (sea bream) shape. Koi-yaki made with seasonal ingredients are also popular. Phone: 026-219-2293 Hours: 6:30 until sold out Winter hours (Dec–Feb): 7:00 until sold out Closed: Irregular holidays 2. “100% Apple Juice” Shinshu Monzen Bakery Kura The shop is a renovated storehouse over 120 years old next to Zenkoji Daikanjin Temple, offering a calm, welcoming space. We also recommend their high-quality breads made with domestic wheat. Phone: 050-8883-6606 Hours: 10:00–16:00 Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday 3. “Nagano Apple Pie” PATISSERIE Ringo no Ki Nagano Ekimae Located right in front of the Nagano Station intersection, the shop is extremely easy to reach. They offer a wide selection of Nagano-flavored confections and fresh Western-style pastries. Phone: 026-227-1222 Hours: 9:00–19:00 Closed: None (closed only on January 1) 4. “Two Soba Manju” Okashitsukasa Kiyoe A wagashi shop tucked into a lane on the west side of Zenkoji in the monzen town area. In addition to the signature sweet Ishigoromo, which showcases craftsmen’s skills, they also sell oyaki and dango. Phone: 026-232-7396 Hours: 8:00–18:00 Closed: Thursday (open on public holidays) Zenkoji Walk-and-Taste Ticket This value ticket lets you choose and purchase items from 19 shops offering Nagano specialties and sweets! ✨How to use✨ 1. Buy a ticket (¥700 per ticket, tax included) Tickets are available at the Nagano City Tourist Information Center and at some participating shops (12 stores). 2. At shops listed in the pamphlet, exchange the stickers attached to the ticket (five ¥100 stickers and four ¥50 stickers) for products. 3. Turn in used tickets to exchange for a prize (receive an original bag!). The ticket costs less than buying items separately and lets you sample many shops’ flavors in small portions, making it perfect for a food-walking tour ✨ For more details, see the highlights on @nagano_cvb! #walk-and-taste #sweets #gourmet #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there’s a bookstore that even sells local sake and souvenirs! 😍 A bookstore that hosts surprise events? Discover the many charms of We Higashijo Store 📚✨ Sosho Sato Main Store in Jinsekikogencho began in the Meiji era as a general shop stocking rubber boots, candles and daily necessities. The second branch, We Higashijo Store, opened in Tojo Town, Shobara City, offering books, CDs and stationery. More than a bookstore, the store also houses a hair salon, a cosmetics section, an esthetic room and a coin laundry, making it indispensable to the local community. Recently, Tomonori Sato began carefully selecting and selling food items and local sake. The store also runs unique initiatives you won’t find elsewhere, from events to original book covers. ✨ We spoke with fourth-generation CEO Tomonori Sato about the visitor-friendly appeal of We Higashijo Store. Read the article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5346... We Higashijo Store Address: 1348-1 Kawahigashi, Tojo Town, Shobara City Phone: 08477-2-1188 Hours: 10:00–19:00 Closed: Open year-round Parking: Available (30 spaces) Honabi Address: 2-12-10 Nishihonmachi, Shobara City Phone: 0824-73-9366 Hours: 9:30–19:00 Note: From Friday, November 21, 2025, hours will change to 10:00–18:30. Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available (shared parking)

Amidst the gentle rain, the silhouette of a majestic mountain looms over the serene Lake Hibara, creating a breathtaking backdrop. As I sit by the lake’s edge, the tranquil atmosphere envelops me, turning this moment into something truly unforgettable. The tiny islands in the distance adds a touch of magic, making the scene feel like a painting come to life.

Enjoy great value gourmet treats with the Zenkoji Omotesando Tasting Ticket✨ 1. “Nori-wrapped Yaki-musubi” Suyakame Zenkoji Store Suyakame Zenkoji Store sits just past the Zenkoji Niomon Gate at the start of the cobbled Nakamise-dori Street. Their freshly grilled rice balls wrapped in nori and their miso soft-serve pair perfectly with a stroll around the temple approach. Phone: 026-237-2239 Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Wednesday 2. “Handmade Oyaki” Maruhachi Takiya The first floor offers many original souvenirs, and the second floor serves hand-cut soba made from locally milled flour. A parking lot that fits 13 large buses makes this a good stop for groups. Phone: 026-232-4424 Hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: None (closed occasionally) 3. “Two Steamed Oyaki” Ogawanosho Daimon branch You can enjoy regional oyaki and roasted soba tea by a rustic irori hearth, a sight that’s becoming rarer. The dishes highlight the natural flavors of local ingredients—the taste of Nagano home cooking. Phone: 026-232-5786 Hours: 9:00–17:00 (irori open 10:00–15:00) Closed: Wednesday (subject to change) Zenkoji Tasting Ticket This value ticket lets you choose and purchase items from 19 shops, including Nagano specialties and sweets! ✨How to use✨ 1. Buy a ticket (700 yen each, tax included) 2. Redeem the sticker coupons on the ticket at listed shops (five 100-yen stickers and four 50-yen stickers) for products 3. Exchange the used ticket for a prize (receive an original bag!) The ticket is cheaper than buying items individually and lets you sample tastes from various shops—perfect for a food stroll✨ For more details, visit the Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau HP. #Tasting walk #Oyaki #Gourmet #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

A blissful moment at the end of the day. Lean more>>> 🍷While gazing at Kushiro’s illuminated nightscape, enjoy a time that unwinds your heart. Savor a chef’s signature dish and a glass of wine, and make your evening on the road a little more luxurious. ―――――――――――――――――――――― At Kushiro Prince Hotel, enjoy fine wine and city lights. A perfect moment to savor, and to remember. ✨ Instagram @kushiroprincehotel You can make a reservation from the profile URL. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kushiro/wedding/cuisine/...

November is almost here 🍂✨ This time, we introduce six autumn foliage spots in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 🍁 Be sure to dress warmly and come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 💛🎶 🍁🍁🍁Here are the highlights of the six autumn leaves spots🔽🍁🍁🍁 1. The Nursing-Rooting Giant Ginkgo of Mt. Kamitakano 🍁 [Address] Takano-cho, Shinichi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] This giant ginkgo stands in the precincts of Tenman Shrine, with a trunk circumference at chest height of 9.6 meters, ranking first in the prefecture. It is said to have been planted as a sacred tree when Takemikazuchi-no-kami was enshrined here in the first year of Tenpyo (729). Aerial roots called "breasts" hang down from the main trunk, and it is designated as a prefectural natural monument. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About an 8-minute drive from Takano IC on the Onomichi–Matsue Expressway or from Roadside Station Takano [Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November 2. Mt. Azuma 🍁 [Address] Moriwaki, Hiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] Mt. Azuma belongs to Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park and lies about 35 km north of Shobara City in northern Hiroshima Prefecture. The Azuma Lodge of Kyukamura closed in 2020. Restroom facilities are available at the former campsite public toilets. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 3. Hiba Mountain Range 🍁 [Address] Yuki, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Shimane Prefecture [Highlights] A series of mountains around 1,200 meters high, with the area near Hiba-san Goryo covered by a nationally designated natural monument of pure beech forest. Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] To Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens’ Forest Park Center About 40 minutes from Shobara IC About 40 minutes from Tojo IC [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 4. Dogo Mountain Range 🍁 [Address] Misaka, Saijo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Tottori Prefecture [Highlights] One of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains and featured in Sumie Tanaka’s New 100 Famous Flowers of the Mountains. Enjoy 360-degree views from the summit, stone embankments from former ranches, and the large pond built as a water source for tatara ironmaking. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 45-minute drive from Shobara IC to Tsukimigaoka About a 30-minute drive from Tojo IC to Tsukimigaoka [Typical viewing period] From early November 5. Taishakyo Gorge 🍁 [Address] Tojo-cho, Shobara City to Jinseki Kogen Town, Jinseki District, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] A gorge spanning Tojo-cho in Shobara City and Jinseki Kogen Town. Designated a National Scenic Spot in 1923 and listed among Japan’s Top 100 Landscapes. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 15-minute drive from Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway [Typical viewing period] Late October to early November 6. The Iroha Maple Group of Kamichi 🍁 [Address] Inakusa, Soryo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture [Highlights] The Iroha maple group of Kamichi includes remarkably large trees, the largest having a trunk circumference at chest height of 3.25 m, and nine others exceeding 2 m in circumference—an unusually large cluster even on a national scale. ※Please note that conditions may vary depending on the weather. [Access] About a 15-minute drive from Shobara IC on the Chugoku Expressway [Typical viewing period] Early to mid-November For autumn foliage information for 2025, see🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/special/4758... For an article summarizing the highlights, see🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312...

Information on fireworks, illuminations, and other events in ✨ November (1) The 119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival @ebisukouenkataikai The fireworks that launches into the clear cold sky of the Shinshu on November 23 is a beauty that is a little different from the summer fireworks There are. In addition to the gorgeous fireworks, the large rings of shakudama will also color the dignified and clear late autumn night sky! 【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 *Please see @ebisukouenkataikai for details. * Highlights ( @nagano_cvb ) have a link to the official website. (2) Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple illumination The front approach to the temple of Zenko Temple and the front of Nagano Station are fantastically colored ✨ with the light of the illumination 【Event period】11/15(Sat)~2/23/2026(Mon) 【Held in】17:00~22:00 【Venue】Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple (Nagano Station Crossing ~ Zenkoji Temple Crossing) (3) Shinshu Mukuramatsuri @michinoeki_nakajo Township, local food, obukko, Oyaki, and full of delicious gourmet food! A lot of such as natural mushroom sales, craft experiences, and gorgeous stage events! 【Held in】11/3 (Mon) 【Time】9:30~14:45 【Venue】Roadside Station Nakajo Hometown Square * Free Shuttle Bus is also available. * For details, please see the official website or official Account. (4) Shiroyama Zoo Night ZOO @johyamazoo Held in the last Night Zoo of the year in November! Events such as the Popular "Night Morumoru Line" and fun Ennichi booths such as ring throwing and shooting will be open! Enjoy Shiroyama Zoo at night, which is different from the daytime! 【Event period】 11/2 (Sun) 【Opening Hours】9:00~20:30 【Fee】Free of charge * There are some paid events. *For details, please see the official website or official Account. (5) Zenko Temple Binzuru City @binzuru_ichi 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] 11/8 (Sat) *Regular on the second Saturday of April to December Held in 【Time】10:00~15:00 【Venue】Around Zenko Temple * For details, please see the official website or official Account. #Nagano City Events #Nagano Events #Events Information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #naganocity

A long three-day weekend is coming soon✨ This time, we introduce autumn events and traditional festivals held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!✨ 🔽🔽🔽We’ve picked five highlights to help you plan your three-day weekend outing!🔽🔽🔽 1⃣ The 32nd Bingi Tojo “Otoori” Parade Date and Time: Until Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at noon (12:00) Location: Starting at Tojo Elementary School Ground About: Known as the “Otoori,” this event has been organized by the Otoori Preservation and Promotion Association since 1993. The procession features a daimyo procession, warrior procession, and groups carrying horo and hanawarabe, presenting each year in early November a bold and splendid historical pageant. Event details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5310... Highlights: https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4841... 2⃣ The 18th Taishaku Autumn Leaves Festival Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Taishaku Community Promotion Center About: A commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s municipal merger! Music Plaza 10:15 Niimi Wind Ensemble 11:15 Shobara City 20th Anniversary Stage Part 1 — Ryo Sasaki 12:15 Stage Part 2 — Issei Minami 13:30 Kendama performance 14:00 Singing contest 14:45 Lottery *Performance times may vary slightly. Food Plaza Frankfurters, fried chicken, beef udon, sweet red-bean soup (zenzai), grilled chicken skewers, french fries, yakisoba, beef bowl, teppan-grilled game meat, vegetable tempura, deep-fried maple leaf-shaped cakes, croquettes, coffee, Yotsuba Kobo cookies, sale of locally fresh vegetables, local products, earthenware bells, and a shooting game stall. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5322... 3⃣ Autumn Beef Terrace | Taishakukyo Scola Plateau Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00 Location: Spice Hall 2F Open Terrace About: An event where you can enjoy the elusive Jinseki beef at reasonable prices. Barbecue Set Set Includes: Jinseki beef, vegetables, and rice balls Also happening: Minna no Marche Hiroshima (market stalls) Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5317... 4⃣ Tojo Whole-Town Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 12:00–20:30 Location: Tojo Station and surrounding facilities and downtown areas About: Besides a music event on the platform inside Tojo Station, the festival offers art and cultural programs that make use of the town’s historic streetscape, bringing together the charm of the Geibi Line and Tojo Town. Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5341... 5⃣ The 22nd Children’s Festival Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 10:00–14:00 Location: National Bihoku Hillside Park North Entrance, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari About: A children’s festival spreading smiles across the Bihoku Hills—everyone gather for the Children’s Festival! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s merger, the stage will feature a Remick🎶 concert! Enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and a stamp rally! Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5338...

✨🎪 Five Autumn Traditions and Events in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🎪✨ Enjoy the full bounty of autumn at cheerful events held again this year! From gourmet treats and hands-on experiences to stage shows and markets, there are plenty of autumn rewards for the whole family to enjoy all day. Please come visit Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! 1⃣ Hiba Mountain Sky Peak Hunt in Hiroshima Prefectural Forest 2025 [Date] Until Monday, November 3, 2025 [Location] Hiroshima Prefectural Forest (registration, start, and finish locations) [Details] Same-day registration available! ✨ A mountain event that visits 10 summit points across the Hiba mountain range! Participants will hunt points by checking summit checkpoints themselves. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5176... 2⃣ Tojo Stroll and Townscape Gallery [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Wednesday, November 5, 2025 [Location] Kaido Tojo Road, a certified Yumekaido Renaissance district [Details] ・Opening ceremony and events ・Townscape gallery ・Townscape marche ・Town sake festival ・Special exhibition at the nationally registered tangible cultural property Sanrakuso (held at Sanrakuso) ・The 32nd Bingo Tojo “Otoori” procession [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5320... 3⃣ Autumn Lunch Buffet 2025 | Kyukamura Taishakukyo [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025 [Location] Kyukamura Taishakukyo [Details] Following the popular Obon period service, we will hold an autumn lunch buffet! This event again features the oven-baked pancake beloved at the breakfast buffet, rice accompaniments, handmade sandwiches, and original dishes for guests of all ages. Enjoy Taishakukyo in autumn alongside the fall foliage. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5324... 4⃣ Winter Illumination 2025–2026 Bihoku Illumi | National Bihoku Hills Park [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday) ※closed certain days during the period [Location] National Bihoku Hills Park ※parking and admission fees apply [Details] Spend a special night in a shimmering world of light! Following last year’s success, the Flower Plaza (special area) returns with the “Mirror Bola” dreamlike new world. [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5326... 5⃣ Sanchaya Festival | National Bihoku Hills Park [Date] Saturday, November 1, 2025 [Location] Shobara — Sangenchaya [Details] A festival celebrating the second anniversary of the regional family learning space will be held! [Details URL 🔽] https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5321...

🍁Autumn foliage updates for Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture are being posted from October!🍁 There are six maple-viewing spots in Shobara City in total!✨ In autumn, Shobara City fills with colorful leaves. The foliage in Hiroshima Prefecture starts changing early here, so you can enjoy the colors for a long time. This time, we introduce six autumn-leaf viewing spots within Shobara City. 1. The Great Ginkgo of Chichisagari on Mt. Kamitakano 2. Mt. Azuma 3. The Hiba Mountain Range 4. The Dogo Mountain Range 5. Taishaku Gorge 6. The Iroha Maple Cluster in Kamichi Find features and highlights here 👇 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5312... This year’s autumn foliage information is here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/4758...

Taste Japan’s best ayu in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!🐟 Wild ayu raised in the pristine Seijo River in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offer a supreme flavor that delights ayu lovers across the country. In fact, they won the Grand Prix at the “Ayu Tasting Contest” held in 2024 and were chosen as Japan’s top ayu!🥇 When you visit Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, be sure to try the wild ayu from the Seijo River. A uniquely fragrant and delicate taste awaits you here✊ Find retailers here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/5200...

＼ Autumn flavors from Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture — a town of farming! 🍎 Crisp and delicious! Want to grab freshly picked apples ✊ This time, we introduce seven apple farms with farm shops🍎 "I don’t have time for apple picking, but if I’m visiting Shobara I’d like to buy fresh apples to take home!" For those people, here are several apple farms with on-site farm shops to recommend! Why not drive around and visit several distinctive apple farms 🚗🎶 Find out more here 🔽 https://shobara-info.com/report/5318...

Enjoy historical buildings and Autumn leaves! Introducing ✨ the history of Matsushiro Use the "Sanada Treasure Museum", "Sanada Residence", and "Bunbu School" introduced this time can also be used for advantageous common admission tickets! * For details of the common admission ticket, please check the Sanada Treasure Museum website. (1) Matsushiro Ruins of the Castle As an important place in Kita Shinano, the castle was used as a base point by Takeda Shingen and Japanese cedar scenic spots, and after entering the Edo period, it became the residence of the Sanada family. It is a historical site that you want to visit when you come to Matsushiro. Every year in mid-April, it is also crowded as a Famous landmarks for cherry blossoms. 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 November ~ March 9:00~16:30 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd 【Car parking lot】Yes (Municipal Tonomachi Sightseeing Car Parking Lot) 【Admission Fee】Free (2) Sanada Residence The Sanada residence is a valuable building as a palace outside the castle built at the end of the Edo period. After the Meiji era, it was used as a private residence of the Sanada family. The traditional charm of the four seasons in the seated Garden is also a highlight, and you can also enjoy the Autumn leaves. 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 November ~ March 9:00~16:30 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd 【Car parking lot】Yes (Sanada Residence, Bunbu School North Side Car Parking Lot) 【Admission Fee】Adults: 400 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen * For details such as Fees, please check the Sanada Treasure Museum website. (3) Sanada Treasure Museum It has a collection of daimyo tools such as weapons that were handed down to the Sanada family of the Matsushiro Domain. Many interesting documents are on display, such as the Important Cultural Property "Aoe Odachi" and letters by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ishida Mitsunari, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Takeda Shingen, and others. 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 November ~ March 9:00~16:30 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Tuesdays (excluding holidays), year-end and New Year holidays December 29 ~ January 3 【Car parking lot】Yes (parking lot in front of Sanada Treasure Museum Car 【Admission Fee】General: 600 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen * For details such as Fees, please check the Sanada Treasure Museum website. (4) Bunbu School It is a domain school built at the end of the Edo period. The premises, which has a simple air while retaining the face of the Edo period, is often Use on location for movies and historical dramas. You can enjoy powerful guidance Video at the Literature Center and gunnery experience at the Jiu-Jitsu School. 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 November ~ March 9:00~16:30 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd 【Car parking lot】Yes (Sanada Residence, Bunbu School North Side Car Parking Lot) 【Admission Fee】Adults: 400 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen * For details such as Fees, please check the Sanada Treasure Museum website. (5) Zoyama Shrine Centered on the majestic Main Shrine built in the Momoyama style of cypress wood, there are Thereare Kogitei, where Zoyama discussed the current situation of the nation with the aspirants of the Bakumatsu period, the Tea Room and Yanyutei relocated from Kyoto, the ruins of the Zoyama house, the monument of his birth, and the Sakuma Zozan bronze statue. 【Car parking lot】Yes 【Admission Fee】Free (6) Yamadera Temple Tsuneyama Residence It is the residence of Matsushiro Domain, Yamadera Temple Tsuneyama. The main gate, which is estimated to have been built from the end of the Edo period to the beginning of the Meiji period, and the shoin, which is estimated to have been built from the end of the Taisho period to the early Showa period, have been restored and landscaped, and it is a facility that can be freely Visiting the site and used. 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 November ~ March 9:00~16:30 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing 【Regular holiday】Year-end and New Year holidays December 29th ~ January 3rd 【Car parking lot】Yes (Xiangshan East Car Parking Lot) 【Admission Fee】Free #Matsushiro #Autumn leaves #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

For 3 days from 10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun), a music Events titled "Atami Art Fringe Asian Wind" will be Held in at the Shinsui Park "Moon Terrace" and Itokawa Promenade "Dragon Bridge". In a Light up and fantastic venue, you can Fun dances and performances from Asian countries. It takes about 10 minutes on foot between the two venues. Visiting the sites are free of charge, so please feel free to visit us. Date & Time: 2025/10/24 (Fri) ~ 26 (Sun) 18:30~20:40 【Shinsui Park Moon Terrace】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 Korea: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Korea: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Thailand: Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 Thailand: Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 19:00~19:20 Japan: Fire Performance 19:50~20:10 India: Kathak North Indian Classical Dance 20:20~20:40 Japan: Fire Performance 【Itokawa Promenade Dragon Bridge】 10/24(Fri) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 Mongolia: Horsehead harp performance 10/25(Sat) 18:30~18:50 Vietnam: Toruung performance 19:00~19:20 China: Erhu and Biwa 19:50~20:10 Vietnam: Toruung performance 20:20~20:40 China: Erhu and Biwa 10/26(Sun) 18:30~18:50 China: Mask Transformation 19:00~19:20 India: Sitar & Tabla 19:50~20:10 China: Changing Faces 20:20~20:40 India: Sitar & Tabla * Light rain and Cancelled due to stormy weather. The contents are subject to change due to weather conditions. (Decided by 15:00 on the day of each day.) We will inform you at the inquiry number below. ） Inquiries / Opera Season Hall Phone 090-4606-1059

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] Feel secure with this! A Directory of Shimanto River River Activity Operators! ★The Appeal of River Activities★ You can enjoy the Shimanto River with your whole body in 360°, and nothing captures that feeling better than river activities! The Shimanto River has a gentle current, so beginners and children can take part. On canoe tours you can sometimes go where no man-made structures are visible, offering a true escape from everyday life. Shimanto City is home to many river activity operators, with a variety of options that let everyone from small children to seniors enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Take this chance to find an operator that interests you♪ 1. Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawaracco Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawaracco sits beside the Shimanto River, surrounded by rich natural scenery. In addition to campsite facilities, the site includes well-equipped bungalows and a Shimanto hinoki cypress house. It also serves as a terminal for the Rinrin Cycle rental service. Operating season: Year-round Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed Tuesday) *Open during the period around Golden Week and from July 1 to September 30 Pets allowed to ride together (tandem kayaks). *Please bring a life jacket for your pet. Depending on size, joint riding may be unavailable. 2. withRIVER withRIVER is located at the foot of a Shimanto River chinkabashi (submersible bridge). The current is gentle here, so beginners and small children can feel safe. At the end of the tour you can even try jumping from the chinkabashi. In addition to canoe and SUP experiences, withRIVER offers horseback riding. Besides ordinary rides, there is a course that lets you ride within the Shimanto River. Because the horse stands where you can touch the bottom, children and non-swimmers can participate safely. Operating season: March to mid-November Dogs may ride along (on SUP or two-person canoe). Dog life jackets are available to rent (500 yen per jacket). Free photo sharing available 3. Shimanto River Lodge Yuubetei Shimanto River Lodge Yuubetei is a rented villa-style accommodation on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River, available to one group per day. Families, groups, and couples can relax here. Rooms include a terrace where you can barbecue while watching the sunset. River SUP experiences are available from Yuubetei. The owner customizes courses to match guests. SUP board rentals are also offered. Please request when booking your stay. *SUP experiences operate only in the summer season. 4. Okera Adventures Shimanto Okera Adventures Shimanto centers on “bikerafting,” a combination of cycling and packraft (inflatable boat) river descent. They are the only operator in Japan to run regular guided bikerafting tours. (*Survey by Okera Adventures, March 2022) They operate by private-group bookings only, so you and your group enjoy the tour alone. One appeal is that guides tailor the tour to participants, weather, and conditions. Operating season: Year-round Dogs may ride along (dog life jackets available for rent). Free photo sharing available 5. Shimanto – River Station Canoe Center Shimanto – River Station Canoe Center is known for the spectacular natural scenery in the latter part of its tours. The attached Shimanto Hiroba Auto Campsite offers toilets and barbecue sites so you can camp beside the Shimanto River. (Advance reservation required) There is a beginner-friendly canoe school where instructors lead basic half-day and full-day courses. You can paddle an 8 km canoe touring course to the famous Iwama Chinkabashi Bridge featured on TV and in magazines; the latter 4 km of the course shows almost no man-made structures, letting you fully enjoy the Shimanto River’s wilderness. The Canoe Center also serves as a river station exhibiting canoes from around the world and as a terminal for the Shimanto River Rinrin Cycle rental service. Operating season: Year-round Free photo sharing available 6. Shimanto Rakusha Shimanto Rakusha is a former school repurposed into a place where you can stay and play. The lodging uses spaces such as the school infirmary as bedrooms, and classrooms have bunk beds. You can even stay in the broadcasting room that still runs the school PA system or in the principal’s office. Because canoe experiences here do not involve long downstream runs, you can set your own experience time. Families can take turns, play in the river, and enjoy canoeing freely. In addition to canoeing, you can try stream trekking (shower climbing), raft play, and relaxed fishing in the Shimanto River. Closed: Every Wednesday *Open daily in July, August, and September Free photo sharing available 7. Canoe Shimanto Base Canoe Shimanto Base runs tours using sit-on-top canoes that you sit on the deck rather than inside. You can choose a half-day course with a 3 km downstream stretch (morning or afternoon) or a shorter course without downstream paddling. All canoes are single-person, and two sizes are available so you can pick the right fit. The half-day course is available from third grade elementary school and up; the short course is available from first grade elementary school and up. The short course is a private booking for groups of 1–10 people. Operating season: March to November Dogs may ride along. *Please be sure to bring a life jacket that fits your dog’s body size. Free photo sharing available 8. Good River Shimanto At Good River Shimanto you can enjoy a full Shimanto River canoe tour. They instruct you from canoe boarding and paddle technique to how to enjoy canoeing. The downriver course follows the river current and reveals little in the way of man-made structures, letting you relax in expansive nature. You can take commemorative photos at the popular Iwama Chinkabashi Bridge. They also run rafting tours, letting you drift downstream in a raft boat on the gentle Shimanto River in relaxed comfort. Guests from age three through seniors can participate. Operating season: Mid-March to early November Children and dogs may ride along Free photo sharing available How was it? Try experiencing Shimanto City’s river activities!

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

An inviting spot called “Omoshiro-so” opens in Tojo, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ☕✨ Cozy café sweets and quirky events to enjoy 🎪 On May 5, 2025, Omoshiro-so, a renovated traditional house, opened in the Tojo town center area. It operates as a café on most days and fosters local connections through a variety of events. We went to cover what interesting initiatives they’re running! 🎤 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5216... — Shop Details — Facility name: Omoshiro-so Address: 301-12 Tojo, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 08477-3-6660 (Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00) Hours: 10:00–15:00 Closed: Irregular Parking: Available — Omoshiro Square on site, 8 spaces

【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 on August 24, 2025 The Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival takes place at Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The rooster-crowing imitation contest, inspired by a local legend, is a delightfully fun event where participants perform rooster calls while wearing handmade costumes (of course, costumes are optional) or delivering unique acts. Smiles fill the venue. Date and Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Location: Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza (Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking is in front of Sugao Elementary School’s pool. A free shuttle taxi runs between the parking area and the venue. Event Schedule 15:00 Shinto rituals and Buddhist ceremonies 15:10 Welcoming the demon 15:20 Opening ceremony and mochi-throwing 15:30 Toyuyukai taiko drumming 16:00 Rooster-crowing imitation contest 17:00 Torch throwing 18:00 Matsuo kagura performance 20:00 End ▶ Rooster-Crowing Imitation Contest — Participants Wanted Participation fee: Free (participation prizes available) Application deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Prize money: 1st place 30,000 yen, 2nd place 20,000 yen, 3rd place 10,000 yen Additional prize: Roadside Station Mie gift certificates Apply via the Sugao Regional Promotion Council Organizer / Contact Sugao Regional Promotion Council ❚ About the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival Local residents organize the festival to boost community revitalization and promote awareness of the Sugao cliff-carved stone Buddhas. The rooster-crowing imitation contest is based on a local legend. According to the tale, a troublesome demon settled in the area and demanded, "Give me the village maiden as a bride!" The troubled village headman consulted a monk, who told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the cliff in one night, I will give you the maiden as a bride; if you cannot, you must leave the village." Worried villagers checked at night and found the demon carving the fifth statue. They had the village’s rooster-call master imitate a rooster, and the demon mistook the sound for dawn and fled. ■■■ Access to Bungoono City central area ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250813event-mie/...

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan videos, nice to meet you! We are the Shimanto City Tourism Association in Kochi Prefecture. Shimanto City lies in the southwest of Kochi Prefecture, bounded to the north by mountains around 1,100 meters high and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, making it a city rich in nature. The city was formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and its name comes from the Shimanto River that runs through the city. On this account, we will deliver the many charms of Shimanto City to you. We look forward to sharing them with you! ■How to access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About a 2 hour 30 minute drive from Kochi Ryoma Airport About 1 hour by limited express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic information about Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The population is about 30,000 people (as of June 2025), making it the third most populous city in Kochi Prefecture. Forests cover about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which flows through the city, stretches 196 km without dams on its main stream. Known as “Japan’s last clear stream,” the city’s catchphrase is “a town that lives with the river.” ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called “Tosa’s Little Kyoto.” About 550 years ago, Ichijo Norifusa moved south following the Onin War and laid out streets in a grid pattern modeled on Kyoto, and that urban design remains today. The town’s blend of culture, history, and nature creates a picturesque setting perfect for strolling. ■Recommended sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Chinkabashi (low-water crossing bridges) ・There are nine chinkabashi on the main stream, including Sada Chinkabashi and Iwama Chinkabashi Activities ・Shimanto River sightseeing boats ・Canoeing and SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) ・Shimanto river barbecue ・Cycling History ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu Shrine ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanka Tenmangu Shrine ・Kurosongu Shrine Food ・Shio tataki (salt-seared fish) ・Biri katsuo (local skipjack tuna specialty) ・Bushukan chu-hai (citrus shochu highball) ・Ayu (sweetfish) ・Unagi (eel) ・River shrimp ・Gori (gori fish) ■Visit Shimanto City, where nature and culture live on Shimanto City, where vast nature and historical culture come together, is an ideal destination to refresh both body and mind. Come and seek the landscapes and experiences you can only find here. We will continue to share the attractions of Shimanto City, so please follow us!