📍Tsumago inn (Tsumago-juku) People made small New Year decorations called mayudama and mochibana! They decorated the vinka tree with mayudama and kumquat, and attached mochibana to bamboo. A large decoration was also placed in front of the Tsumago Tourist Information Center ♩ The decorations will remain until Setsubun on February 2. Enjoy the seasonal scenery unique to Tsumago inn ✨

【The 51st Shingenko Festival】 This Held in was Held in Spring as every year. April 4 (Fri) – 6 (Sun) The image was launched as a tourism product association in the 50th inning It is a occasional thing. The role of Lord Shingen is a woman for the second time in a row, and it is Jun Shibuki

\ Limited sake "Tank Mouth" new "Tank Sauce Mouth" reservation acceptance starts! / Reservations for online sales of the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival limited sake "Funaguchi" will start on Wednesday, January 8th! ✅ Tingling texture, ✅ Super fresh mouthfeel. ✅ Before the carbon dioxide gas produced by fermentation escapes, the sake is squeezed and bottled immediately! In order to celebrate the Katsuyama Sagicho Festival, the taste of specially prepared Traditional Japanese straw raincoat aimed at this day, Enjoy it. You can apply from the official website of Ippongi. The application deadline is Thursday, February 6. The quantity is limited, so please apply as soon as possible if you wish. 【Product Details】 一本義 槽場たれ口(ふなばれくち) ・Sake / Alcohol content 21% 500ml ・ Raw material used: Rice / Okuechizen Ubuyama Nishiki 100% - Set of 3 4,000 yen (tax and shipping included) - Set of 6 7,000 yen (tax and shipping included) The product delivery date is scheduled for Friday, February 21 We do not accept reservations by phone, fax, e-mail, or in-person. In the case of cash on delivery, you will be charged a cash on delivery fee. The only purchase methods are "credit card" and "cash on delivery". For details, please visit the Katsuyama Navi website. To apply for purchase, please apply from the website of the Ippongikubo main store.

[💧Icefalls are beginning to form❄️] I went to see whether icefalls might be forming at Yasaka Great Falls in the Yasaka area of Omachi and at Heno Falls, also called Kumaso Falls, in the Miasa area after several cold days in Omachi City 😌 Both falls were still developing, but I was able to see them❄️ Late January through early February is the coldest time of year in Omachi City❄️ They look likely to grow even more from now on 😊 ⭐️For sightseeing in Omachi City🔽🔽🔽 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Azumino, with its inland climate, does not see as much snowfall as the Sea of Japan side. Protected by the Northern Alps, it is said to be less affected by typhoons and snow clouds. In winter, the Northern Alps create a beautiful skyline where blue skies meet snow, a scenery unique to the season.

Senninzuka Park Campsite ＼Campsite information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ This quiet campsite offers stunning, ever-changing views of the Central Alps reflected on the lake surface. Senninzuka Park is a nature park located in the Shichikubo district of Iijimamachi. In the Sengoku period there was a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle nearby. A legend says the castle fell to an Oda clan invasion and the soldiers who died there, along with their arms, were buried at this site. That is why the place came to be called Senninzuka, meaning "Thousand-Person Mound." Today you can enjoy cherry blossoms around Jōga Pond, an auto campsite, a mallet golf course, and different activities by season. Winter camping is also possible. Address: 3017-124 Shichikubo, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-86-6764 Closed: Tuesdays Website: https://www.senninzuka.site//

[Welcomed by 3,000 Hina Dolls 🎎] Right now, at Omachi Onsenkyo’s Tateyama Prince Hotel, the Tate-Pri Theater Series No. 5 “Tateyama Hina Display of Crimson Lotus” is on show 🎎✨ It is open for anyone to visit until Thursday, April 3rd 😌 Also, Tateyama Prince Hotel offers a dinner plan for guests staying in Hakuba, timed to the circular bus that connects the Hakuba area with accommodations and restaurants in Omachi City 🚌🍽 For details, see below 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/...

[Photograph of Unose from the sky] Yunose is the entrance to the Fuji River descending into the mountainous area again Location. Due to the narrow width of the river and the lack of downstream capacity Flood damage had occurred. Therefore, a major excavation of the mountainside slope was carried out.

Sunset in the village of Echichu Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu When the sun goes down, night falls, and the houses are lit up The lives of the people are still preserved here

Fuji at Dawn View of Fuji over Lake Motosu from Lake Motosu Observation Park before dawn The foothills are dyed orange, and the surface of the lake is also dyed orange The sun is coming up soon

Snowy Morning Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan. On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan. The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

Fuji at sunrise seen from Lake Yamanaka Panorama First, the summit of Mt. Fuji is dyed red by the Sunrise, and gradually it is dyed into the foothills The peaks of the distant Southern Alps are dyed red and morning visits. It's a crisp morning.

New Spring Fuji seen from Oshino Hakkai Frost remains in the shade, and it is a refreshing morning.

❄️ Winter at Shosenkyo Gorge: behold the frozen splendor of Senga Falls ❄️ Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association 😊✨ This week we’re highlighting “The Charms of Shosenkyo in Winter.” Our featured spot is Senga Falls, a grand cascade with a 30-meter drop 🌊❄️ In winter, Senga Falls combines a powerful torrent with frozen rock walls at its sides, turning the scene into what feels like a sculpture carved by nature. The roar of the waterfall and the surrounding hush intersect to create vistas that look straight out of an ink painting. 🖤🎨 The black-and-white winter palette offers a special atmosphere you can’t find in other seasons. Bring your camera and come experience this one-of-a-kind view in person 📸✨ ❄️ Want to discover more of Shosenkyo’s winter beauty? ❄️ We warmly await your visit!

❄️ Welcome to the frozen Great Waterfall and Itajiki Valley — a winter-only spectacular ❄️ Hello. This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. We bring you “The Winter Charms of Shosenkyo Gorge”! Here, the frozen Great Waterfall and the river through Itajiki Valley weave a mysterious scene✨ It feels like a monochrome painting where time stands still🖤🎨 The colder and longer the low temperatures persist, the more the frozen falls and the crystal-clear river flow create a striking contrast, completing what is truly a “winter-only work of art.” This beauty is not just a must-see for photographers but a must-shoot spot!📸✨ Capture this special view with your camera and share winter at Shosenkyo Gorge on your social media! ❄️ A request for visitors ❄️ The ground in front of the waterfall is frozen and slippery. For your safety, please take great care while walking.

❄️ Frost-covered trees have appeared in Shosenkyo Gorge ❄️ Hello from the Shosenkyo Tourist Association! This week we present “Shosenkyo’s Winter Charms.” For visitors to Shosenkyo this winter, the staff of Yamanashi Wine Kingdom have lovingly completed a gigantic curtain of ice. This fusion of nature and craftsmanship creates ice art so stunning it feels like stepping into a fantasy world. Icicles sparkling against the blue sky captivate every viewer ✨🌨️ Be sure to take commemorative photos with this special scenery as your backdrop and share your winter memories of Shosenkyo on social media 📸💙. Likes are sure to pour in! Don’t miss this once-a-winter spectacular ❄️

The Odaya Festival, the annual celebration of Toyouke Daijingu located in Furumachi, Nagawacho, will take place over two days from Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Each year visitors can enjoy elaborately designed floats and other attractions. (The photo shows scenes from last year.) For the Odaya Festival, traffic restrictions will be in effect in parts of the Furumachi district. Visitors arriving by car are asked to use the temporary parking lots. For more details, please see the Nagawacho town office website below. https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/kankojoho/matsuri/2199.html...

[Winter at Aoki Lake and Nakatsuna Lake ❄️✨] On the middle day of a three-day holiday, Omachi City is sunny again today☀️ From the morning the Northern Alps were clearly visible, so I headed to Aoki Lake hoping to see the three Hakuba peaks across the water😊 The lake surface was slightly rippled, but the blue sky and the snow-capped Hakuba peaks were reflected on it🏔✨ At ao LAKESIDE CAFE, which just opened in 2024, you can enjoy meals and coffee time while taking in the lakeside view😌 Next door, Nakatsuna Lake is a spot for wakasagi (pond smelt) ice fishing🎣 In recent years warm winters have prevented the season from opening, but what about this year? Activities in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

Nagawacho was formed in 2005 by the merger of Nagato Town and Wada Village. This year marks its 20th anniversary. History remains on the fire hydrants... Next week, on January 14th and 15th, the Furu-machi Toyouke Daijingu annual festival, the Otaya Festival, takes place in Nagawacho. On the 14th at 19:00, fireworks are scheduled. Winter fireworks are quite rare! Hope for good weather 🌞

Winter Triathlon Entries Open! ❄️ In March 2025, Shinanomachi will host a winter triathlon! Sign up now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿 This time, we introduce the appeal of cross-country skiing! ⛷️ Cross-country skiing trains your whole body in balance, boosting stamina and endurance✨ It also improves cardiovascular fitness and benefits other sports💪 Because smooth, coordinated movements are required, flexibility increases too! Greater flexibility helps prevent injuries👟 And since the sport takes place under harsh conditions, it builds mental strength as well! You develop focus and perseverance, making you more resilient to pressure during competition🔥 Check the photos for details! Whether you’re ready to take on the challenge or still undecided, why not dive into a new sporting world? ✨ Enter here↓ https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289...

Mt. Gakidake Capped in Snow🏔 On the first day of the three-day weekend, Omachi City enjoyed clear skies☀️ From the Tokiwa area of Omachi, Mt. Gakidake was beautifully visible🏔 Footprints appeared across the snowy rice fields 🐾🐾🐾 — whose could they be? It’s a perfect day for the slopes ⛷🏂 Local ski area information is below🔽🔽🔽 ⭐️ HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Gadjigatake (Gadagake) Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

＼Accommodation information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ [Lodging × Hair Salon] muir (Mūa) A 40-year-old, sturdy vacant house with a pronounced gable-roof style. Its nostalgic yet reassuring Showa-era charm is too precious to tear down. A travel-loving husband-and-wife hairdresser team who moved here poured in every value they learned while living abroad, and gradually carried out a self-renovation. They turned the wish “If only a place like this existed” into reality. Get a cut and head spa during a drive or touring trip. Use it as a reunion base for meeting friends after a long time. Or stay as a relaxed place to catch your breath. Perfect for those looking for a salon with natural-focused menus Address: 843-1 Shichikubo, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Website: https://www.muirjapan.com//

＼Accommodation Information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ ・Private rental renovated kominka (traditional house) "nagare" Nagare is a renovated 100-year-old kominka, a privately rented traditional house available to only one group per day. "nagare" sits quietly in a small lodging surrounded by vast, beautiful nature and satoyama life that follows the seasons. Enjoy the gentle passage of time in this unique space in the Inadani Valley. Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 050-3576-2440 Website: https://nagare.cc//

Wakamasu Bakery 🥖 @wakamasu_bakery (Instagram) A beloved shop frequented by regulars, I visited Wakamasu Bakery. The bakery has run for three generations from the founder to the current owner, moving from the original Ina shop to Suwa, and has continued for 99 years! Today, the owner and her father bake the bread together 🍞 Wakamasu began in Ina in the great-grandfather’s time, and the shop is linked to Nagano’s soul food, the gyūnyū pan (milk bread)!!! Pop-up signs in the shop explain the products and highlight their commitment to domestic wheat and sudakito (sudaki sugar), a mineral-rich sugar made from 100% cane. Their beloved “Milk Ball” is famous, and many regulars come just for it 🥖 ・A long-time favorite, the soft French-style roll filled with milk cream: the Milk Ball ・Owner’s pick: Cream Bread filled generously with homemade custard cream ・A recent hit: Croque Monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese ・Four kinds of sandwiches and two kinds of savory baked breads are available. ◎ Wakamasu Bakery 📍 4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City ☎ 0266-52-3488 ◎ Business hours: 8:00 – 16:00 ◎ Business days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday ◎ Homepage: https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/... Regular customers are hooked on Wakamasu Bakery’s Milk Ball! The owner’s great-grandfather started Wakamasu Bakery in Ina. Wakamasu Bakery has been in business for 99 years. Later, the owner’s father moved the shop to its current location in Suwa. Today, the owner and her father bake the bread together. Between you and me, Wakamasu Bread is connected to gyūnyū pan (milk cream bread). Nowadays the owner uses domestic wheat and sudaki sugar (a Japanese sugar rich in minerals). She is particular about ingredients. These are the regular offerings: ・Regular customers come for the Milk Ball. ・The owner’s recommendation is Cream Bread with homemade custard cream. ・A recent trend is the croque monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese. ・Four kinds of sandwiches and two kinds of cooked breads. ◎ Wakamasu Bakery 📍 4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City ☎ 0266-52-3488 ◎ Business hours: 8:00 – 16:00 ◎ Business days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday ◎ Homepage: https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/...

Sunday, January 12, 2025!! Special station-front event to enjoy winter! Free to join and fun for adults and children alike ⛄️ On January 12, a heartwarming winter event will take place at Mure Station, Furuma Station, and Kurohime Station in Nagano Prefecture. First-year student volunteers from Shinshu University planned this event to promote use of the Kita-Shinano Line while addressing local challenges. At the event, you can enjoy warm drinks and food from food trucks, build snowmen, and have snowball fights to fully enjoy the charms of winter. Locals and visitors from afar are all welcome! With a free ticket from Nagano Station, you can easily visit all three stations. The event is perfect for people in the neighborhoods around the stations as well as those coming by train 🚃 Come and experience a fun time that will make you forget the cold ☃❄ https://sites.google.com/view/snowline-festival/...

Happy New Year 🎍 This is En'emon Denshokan. In the crisp winter air, Kanazakura Shrine, which sits at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge, drew many worshippers again this year for its reputation of bringing good financial fortune! With a week into the New Year gone, you might find a bit more time to visit and pray at a more relaxed pace 😊 This year is the Year of the Snake, and besides “improving financial luck,” it is also said to mean “seizing happiness” and “being reborn as a new self.” ✨ People also say that carrying an item related to the year’s zodiac brings better luck. At En'emon Denshokan we have snake-motif items available, so on your way back from visiting the shrine, please enjoy the scenery of Shosenkyo Gorge and stop by En'emon Denshokan. We keep the shop warm and look forward to your visit 😊

Happy New Year: New Year’s Castle Goshuin for the Year of the Snake 2025.01.09 / Last updated: 2025.01.09 The “Goshoin” castle seal—now a staple among castle goods—appears at Kuniyoshi Castle as the “Gosho-shuin.” Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum will begin selling a New Year limited castle seal. It features a gold “snake” seal appropriate for the New Year of Reiwa 7. In keeping with Kuniyoshi Castle’s reputation as an impregnable fortress, the museum also offers a “Pass-the-Exam Version” stamped with the “Unfallen” seal for the upcoming exam season, as well as a “Castle Visit Commemorative Version.” For the start of the New Year, and for examinees, these make a fitting protective charm for success in exams. Sales Period January 6, 2025 (Monday) – January 31, 2025 (Friday) *Excluding closed days. Note that January 6 is a special opening day. Closed days: every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the following day), and the day after public holidays. Information Sales location: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum reception desk Price: 300 yen each *Limit of 3 per person. *Please check the museum’s opening hours and closed days in advance. Sales are not available outside opening hours. Mail-order sales are not offered. Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum Address: 25-2 Sakaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture Phone: 0770-32-0050 Opening hours: 9:00–17:00; winter (Dec–Mar) 10:00–16:30 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Admission fees: Adults 100 yen; Children (junior high school age and younger) 50 yen *Group discounts available for 20 or more people. *Free admission for holders of a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate, or a mental disability health and welfare handbook, and for preschool children. Closed: every Monday, the day after public holidays, and during the New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3) *If Monday is a public holiday, the following day is closed. *Other temporary closures may apply. Access: ◇ By JR (get off at Mihama Station) ・Walk along Route 27 toward Tsuruga: 25–45 minutes ・By rental bicycle: about 15–25 minutes ・Bus toward Tsuruga, get off at “Sakakiguchi,” then 5 minutes on foot ・Mihama community bus, get off at “Sakaki,” then 3 minutes on foot *Walking and rental bicycle times vary by individual. ◇ By car (Route 27) ・About 20 minutes from Tsuruga ・About 40 minutes from Obama

Here are Horticulture LABO’s hands-on programs for February. Our recommendation is “Grow a Mini Apple.” It would be lovely to have an apple tree in your own garden. We also offer Saturday-only programs that don’t require reservations and our usual experiences, so if you feel like trying gardening, come to Horticulture LABO no Oka! Fukui Prefectural gardening experience facility Horticulture LABO no Oka Address: 35-32-1 Kugushi, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture 919-1123 (Adjacent to the Fukui Prefectural Horticultural Research Center) TEL: 0770-47-6162 FAX: 0770-47-6163 E-mail engei-ken@pref.fukui.lg.jp Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed on Tuesday).