Would you like to experience harvesting "white corn" in Azumino this summer? The pearl-like pure white grains are a variety that can be eaten raw because the fruit is soft! The overflowing juice has a Sugar content of 15 degrees or more, and the crisp texture is addictive. The farm owner will give a lecture on harvesting tips. While interacting with the farmers, you can see the actual vegetables being grown, and experience the joy of harvesting them yourself and the taste of freshly picked vegetables! For details, please see the Home page of the Azumino Tourism Association!

Did you know that Shiojiri is a famous wine brewing area in One of the best in Japan? 】 Japan There are 400~500 Winery companies in Japan, Restrooms available about 80 of them are Restrooms available in Nagano Prefecture. Shiojiri City is the area with the largest Mr./Ms. Winery in Nagano Prefecture, Winery There are 15 companies. There are Winery that have been in business for more than 100 years since the Meiji era, and there are new Winery that were founded in Reiwa, Restrooms available each of the 15 companies produces wines with different personalities. In addition, Thereare in Shiojiri City, wine is also made at the high school, and there is an environment where students can learn about winemaking. The reason why the wine industry is so thriving is that the temperature difference between day and night is large due to the Elevation of 700M, the long daylight hours, and the soil is gravel and volcanic ash, making it the best environment for cultivation of grapes. High-quality wines are produced from high-quality grapes grown in this area. Among the wines made in Shiojiri, Merlot is particularly highly evaluated. In 1989, it even won a grand gold medal at a prestigious international competition. At the Shiojiri Winery Festa, which is Held in once a year Japan many visitors from all over the country visit drink all the wine in Shiojiri (laughs). Please try Shiojiri wine.

【Best time to visit ♪ Mt. Meshimori's daylily】 During the sunny period of Ume Plum Rain, I wonder how the daylily sedge of Mt. Meshimori is blooming ~? ? When I went to see the scene, it was ✨? almost in full bloom According to the feeling of the every year, it seems ? that the next two weeks or so will be the best Best time to visit Today it was ? crowded with Mr./Ms. of everyone climbing the school #Minamimaki Village #Nobeyama Highlands #Mt. Mt. Meshimori #Daylily #Alpine plants #Superb view #Flower fields #Climbing

◆Suwa Shrine and History of the Mikata Stone◆ On the large stone enshrined in Suwa Shrine, there is a large hand mark on it, which is the origin of the hand-shaped stone. A long time ago, a messenger came to Izumo from Takamagahara, where eight million gods gathered, and urged him to return to the Great Kingdom. The Great Lord's order immediately agreed and surrendered, but his young son, Tateminakata Mikoto, did not accept it, and the judgment was broken, and finally the battle was fought against the Takemikazuchi of Takatengahara. Squid was defeated and fled, but Takemitsuchi pursued him endlessly and finally caught up with him in the land of Sawara. He surrendered, put a handprint on a stone beside him, and made a vow of return, and peace was established between the two gods. This place is called "Chase Pit". It is said that it is a stone that was made because Wu Yan Hammer came after the life of Ken Gomeikata.

Shinshu Kankochi Suwa!!! In the Suwa, there is a gentle undulation from Kurumayama to Washigamine Kirigamine Highlands There are. 　Around the end of June, seasonal alpine plants such as Renge azalea, daylily sedge, and pine beetle dye the green meadow in a variety of colors. Mt. Fuji, the Alps, the Yatsugatake mountain range, and other famous peaks that Japan is proud of are also overlooked. 　In addition, the Kirigamine Highlands is also known as the birthplace of Japan gliders, as it is suitable for flying gliders with abundant updrafts in the area. In the Kirigamine, the three major marshes of the Kirigamine are formed by the Restrooms available Kurumayama, Shimagahara Marsh, and Ikenokurumi Landing Wetlands, and more than 400 kinds of subalpine plants can be observed throughout the year. 　It is also designated as a national natural monument and is a rare wetland in the world. In early summer, you can also see Renge azalea, and the bright orange flowers are beautiful! In summer, "daylily" (Daylily) blooms ? as shown in the photo Most of the photos are sent by the staff of our Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center Mr./Ms. 　This year, it may bloom a little earlier than every year. And this year, thanks to the people involved in Kirigamine, there seems to be little damage from Deer, so it may be a normal year. Why don't you put the rich clear Highlands air full of Suwa's nature into your body and visit to refresh yourself? * The photo is taken last year in 2023.

[Nakasendo Narai juku] It is called "Narai Senken" because of the difficult Torii (shrine gate) pass in the Nakasendo one of the best, and it is the busiest Shukuba among the Kiso 11 inn. The towns has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and the appearance of the past remains strong, and the townscape of about 1 km along the Narai River is the longest Shukuba in Japan. In addition to preservation, the fact that it is a town where people still live is also an attraction of Narai juku. This award-winning Shukuba was also the setting for the 2011 TV series "Ohi-sama" and is Fascination to this historic Shukuba every year by many visit people from Japan and abroad as a place where you can feel the beauty of the Restrooms available of Japan.Mr./Ms. ◇Basic Information ・ Parking lot: Nearest Roadside Station "Kiso Ohashi" parking lot (free), 　Alternatively, please use the Gonbei parking lot (charged) ・Inquiries: Narai Juku Tourist Information Center TEL 0264-34-3160

[The cityscape of the Edo period continues for 1 km! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Narai Juku] Introducing Narai Juku, located in the northernmost part of Kisoji! Narai Juku is a place of great historical value, as it was designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Showa 53, and Kisoji including Narai Juku was registered as a Japan Heritage Site in 2016 (Heisei 28). Narai juku is a cityscape of the Edo period that stretches for about 1 km. You can enjoy sightseeing just by walking while looking at the cityscape. Restrooms available show completely different expressions in each season, so no matter how many times you go in one year, you won't get tired of seeing them! Inside Narai Juku, you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture's specialties such as Soba (buckwheat noodles), Gohei Mochi, Oyaki, and Japan sake. You can also buy local crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and curved objects as Souvenirs! By the way, the production area of Kiso lacquerware is a place called "Kiso Hirasawa" right next to Narai Juku, and this Kiso Hirasawa is also designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It's fun to come to Narai juku! !! There are also shops where you can dress in kimonos and yukatas, so you can dress up and walk through the streets of the Edo period, which is truly a time slip! In the past, it has been a filming location for Morning Drama and is also popular as a sacred place. Please come to Narai juku!

◆Mibusawa Fudo Falls◆ It is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 17 meters and falls in a straight line. Since ancient times, it has been revered as sacred water, and has been used as a place for practitioners to practice and purify. Fudo Myo, who stands on the left facing the waterfall, is said to have been solicited from Mt. Narita in Shimousa Province in the eighteenth year of Kyoho (1733), and it is said that the waterfall attracted people's worship, and the festival was crowded with many Worshippers from nearby towns. Tradition of begging for rain also remains. The two stone Buddhas standing in front of the statue of Fudo Myō are Kongara Doji (left) and Seitaka Doji (right), which were erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the solicitation in 1934. At this time, the Silkworm Jade God (Golden Princess), the Matsuo Taseko Song Monument, and the Monument (Kitahara Shinzan Shosho) were also erected at the same time. Gift 5th Place: Matsuo Taseko Sword Self-Chanting 　Mansei Mao Never Lost Kana Renya Mifusawa Noh Taki no Shirai Nobori Guuri Kaheshi Miyako 　(Yorozuyomo Constant Nagareya Mibusawa no Taki no Shirai and Repeating) ●Details of Mibusawa Fudo Falls ・Parking lot 　Several cars can be parked on the side of the road. ・Toilet 　without ・Other 　From the parking lot, walk along the Promenade for about 5 minutes. ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395)

[Recommended Sightseeing spot in Shiojiri! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Takabocchi Highlands] East of Shiojiri City, between the Suwa area and at an Elevation of 1655M, we will introduce the charm of the Takabocchi Highlands! Takabocchi Highlands is famous for taking beautiful photos that are said to be "the best shutter point in Japan"! In addition to being able to overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern and Southern Alps, Norikura, Mt. Myoko, and the mountains that Representative Japan, your name is. Suwa Lake, the sea of clouds, Renge azalea, and Grazing cows, and if you bring a camera, you will definitely be able to take a good photo! It is also attractive that it shows a completely different expression depending on the time of day, such as sunset, sunrise, and night! In particular, only the Takabocchi Highlands can contain the sea of clouds, Suwa Lake, and Mt. Fuji in one piece! Maintenance of the campsite is also maintained! Camping with a view of the mountains is one of the best! If you want to know more about campgrounds and reservations, search for "Takabocchi Highlands Campground"! It is also recommended that you can hike moderately! The Promenade around the ranch and to the top is Restrooms available, so you can enjoy a distance that is not painful while breathing the clean air of the Highlands! Along the way, you may have wonderful encounters with cows and Renge azaleas! It is also famous as a sacred place for "Yuru Can△" and "Your Name"! Let's enjoy the same scenery as the characters in the story! It takes about 30 minutes from Shiojiri IC, so please come and visit us!

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shiojiri Tourism Association. Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is a city with a population of about 65,000 located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. Known for its historic streetscape and abundant Specialty Products, it is loved by many tourists. Please take a look at the recommended Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! ◆What is Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture? ◆ Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is surrounded by the Northern Alps, the Hotaka Mountain Ranges, Mt. Mt. Takabochi, and the Central Alps, and is surrounded by rural scenery. Grapes are a specialty, and the wine made from those grapes is famous all over the world. In addition, at Narai Juku, which was a post town on Nakasendo, the townscape that still retains the appearance of the Edo period welcomes visitors. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot Information in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◆ [History and Culture] ◇Narai juku Ahead of the Torii (shrine gate) Pass, a difficult place on the Nakasendo Road, it was the most prosperous post town among the Kiso eleven inns. Even now, it retains the appearance of the Edo period, and the atmosphere of the four seasons is beautiful, and it is full of attractions and gourmet foods that still Fascination people, such as being the stage for movies and dramas. ◇Kiso Hirasawa Kiso Hirasawa was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2006 (Heisei 18) as a "lacquer town". In addition, at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, an Olympic medal made of metal and Kiso lacquerware was adopted. ◇Highways and post towns Shiojiri City, which is served by several highways, including the Nakasendo Highway connecting Edo and Kyoto, has long been a bustling transportation hub. Let's visit the unique flavor of each post town and the many hidden episodes. ◇Hiraide Ruins Restrooms available from the Jomon period to the Heian period more than 5,000 years ago, and it is a place where people lived. Many valuable artifacts have been excavated. ◇ Shiojiri Tankakan (National Registered Tangible Cultural Property) Documents of poets related to Shiojiri, such as Akahiko Shimaki, are on display. The main house is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. [Nature] ◇Takabocchi Highlands Takabocchi Highlands, which belongs to the Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, is a beautiful Highlands with an Elevation of 1,665 Meters. It is a place where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, especially the Renge azalea and Highlands plants in summer and the sea of clouds in autumn. From the Takabocchi Highlands, you can overlook Mt. Fuji, the Northern Alps, and the Suwa Lake, and the beauty fascinates people who visit it. ◇ Wine & Grapes It is Restrooms available one of the most wine region in Japan and has a history spanning 130 years. Tour the Winery and enjoy the Gastronomical delicacies that combine the skills and hearts of the makers to your heart's content. ◇ Grapes Chinese bellflower. It is a special grape that can only be tasted here. ◆Introduction of festivals and events in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Shiojiri Winery Festa This is an event where you can enjoy wine discussions with winemakers from Winery in the city while tasting Shiojiri wine. Visit many wine fans from inside and outside the prefecture. ◇Kiso Lacquerware Festival, Narai Juku Festival It is a large lacquerware market once a year. Masterpieces and storehouses are lined up in front of the store. The "Tea Pot Dochu" held at Narai Juku is also popular. ◆ Summary of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is an area where you can enjoy rich nature and history. Heartwarming hospitality and beautiful nature and culture await you. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the best Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, so Best regards!

"100 best waterfalls in Japan" Yonakodaibakufu in the Suzaka City of Nagano Prefecture The Autumn leaves season is Famous、、、 Fresh greenery is dazzling, and this period of early summer is also recommended. I especially recommend the location. Yonakodaibakufu can be seen in front of it, and it is one of the view spots It is the "former site of the Rice Mine". In the meadow where Renge azalea blooms, you can eat lunch while leisurely looking at the waterfall, It is a healing plateau where you can drink coffee and relax. 【[Former Rice Mine Site] Restrooms available used to be a Rice mine producing sulfur and other substances on this plateau. Restrooms available in the vicinity with about 1,500 people living in the vicinity. At that time, there was also a cableway for transporting Supplies from the Rice Mine to the current Suzaka Station. 【Around with parents and children Yonakodaibakufu Illustration Map】 　On May 23, 2023, the 2019 East Japan Yonakodaibakufu Typhoon The access road collapsed and could not be entered, Yonakodaibakufu It was opened to the public for the first time in three and a half yellowtails. Illustrator "Nire Shobo" Mr./Ms. goes to see the long-awaited waterfall, Scene trekking with family was illustrated. 　The sight of the family walking excitedly on the promenade in early summer It is a heartwarming illustration map that floats in the eye. When you come to Yonakodaibakufu, please take it in your hands. Enjoy your early summer trek with excitement and excitement. * The illustration map is Yonakodaibakufu entrance, Suzaka City "Tourism exchange center "Kuratto", Restrooms available at the Suzaka Station Tourist Information Center. You can also download the illustration map from Shinshu Suzaka Tourist Association Home page. It is hot ? every day, so please be careful. * There are no vending machines around Yonakodaibakufu, and you cannot drink river water ?. Please be sure to prepare drinks and action meals in advance.

[Recommended Spot &Activities Special Feature for summer] In the Kiso, you can Spot There are a beautiful Valleys and canoe that will take your breath away. Here are some of them! Kiso in the mountains also introduces recommended forest bathing spots. Please spend this summer in Kiso! !! -------------------------------------- 【Atera Canyon】 Restrooms available in Okuwa Village, an emerald green valley known for its Atera Blue. After sightseeing in Atera Canyon, why don't you have a delicious coffee and cake at "Coffee Katana" in Nojiri, Okuwa Village?! Please see the trip ideas on the Kiso Tourism Federation's Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu"! * Atera Canyon will be subject to traffic restrictions during the summer. July 13, 2024 ~ September 1, 2024. Shuttle buses and e-bikes are also available for rent. For details, please see the Home page of Okuwa Village. 【Kakizore Canyon】 Kakizore Canyon in Nagiso Town. A beautiful emerald green Valleys that is as beautiful as Atera Canyon. After enjoying a hike in the Kakizore Canyon, we also recommend Affoguard, which is popular at Tsumago juku's "Good Day Coffee". (It takes about 25 minutes by car from Kakizore Canyon to Tsumago juku) 【Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest】 A natural Cypress tree forest in Agematsu town with an average age of more than 300 years. Fun on the forest railway for forest bathing and forest therapy. *The park is scheduled to be open until November 7, 2024. 【Shizenko (Nature Lake)】 Shizenko (Nature Lake) in Otaki village. A natural lake formed during the earthquake in western Nagano Prefecture. You can fully feel the beauty created by nature. Here, you can experience canoeing from April ~ mid-November every year. You can also Fun canoe touring at Lake Ontake. *Reservation required TEL: 070-9119-6262　 【Lake OkuKiso】 At Lake Oku Kiso in Kiso village, you can experience SUP and canoeing. Activities in Nature while experiencing the beauty of the water of the Minamoto are the best! * Lake Oku Kiso canoeing, SUP experience until around October. Reservation required TEL: 0264-36-2777 ♦ If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kiso Tourism Federation!

At the Gomiike Gable Highlands Nature Park in Joshinetsu Highlands National Park, a large communities of Renge azalea, the largest in Nagano Prefecture, is in full bloom. (The best time to visit is around mid-June every year) Scenes of dyeing the earth crimson are stunning, and the view of the Northern Alps, Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, and Zenkojidaira Spectacular. Gomi Pond is a general term for Oike, Bitter Pond, West Gomi Pond, Yoshigawara Pond, and East Gomi Pond (which disappeared due to landfall). Each of them has a different taste, which is why it is named Gomiike. In the past, the only way to get there was to walk up the old road leading from Toyooka Haino to Gomiike, or walk down from the entrance of the Ogushi Mine in Gunma Prefecture. In 1964~1966, with the cooperation of the Self-Defense Forces and the Forestry Department, a forest road was opened from Toyooka to Milky Mountain Ranch, and now it is possible to go up to this Highlands in about one hour by car from Suzaka City. And on this Highlands, 300 cows were grazing at most. Renge azalea, which is in best time to visit in mid-June, is because cows hate it and do not eat it. It became a large stock and a large communities. Renge azalea in full bloom from the petting plaza You can see it in the vicinity of Azumaya, Oike, and Ohira. Rare in Gomi Pond, Renge azalea (yellow Renge azalea) is also You can see it. In the administration building (Azalea House), you can also eat the Specialties Genghis Khan. *22km from Suzaka Nagano Higashi Interchange to Gomiike Gables Highlands 1st Parking Lot (About 60 minutes by car) * Car navigation settings TEL 026-245-0491 　Please enter Suzaka City Toyooka Elementary School. * It is difficult for large vehicles of microbus or larger to pass. *Restrooms available is not available for direct public transportation from Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station. Use a taxi. Taxi company Tsubame Nagaden Taxi TEL 026-245-0351 　　　　　　　Hokushin Taxi TEL 026-245-5353

【Magome juku】Magome juku in Nakatsugawa City is very popular with overseas tourists. In a Shukuba full of atmosphere, you can enjoy time travel as if you were transported back in time to the Edo period while walking along the cobblestone slope! Restrooms available in several places in the Shukuba, and the pleasant sound of water streams by. It is also the birthplace of Shimazaki Fujimura, who is known for "Before Dawn" and "Destruction", which was also made into a movie. The Fujimura Memorial Museum has a collection of about 6,000 works, including manuscripts of Fujimura's works and his belongings. The photo was taken around this time last year (2023). Period, hydrangeas bloom in the Shukuba. The hydrangea Shukuba is a sight that can only be seen at this period! !! Other, there are restaurants and shops, and you can Fun eating and shopping. It is a Spot that cannot be missed in Kisoji sightseeing! !!

This is an introduction to the "Takabocchi Highlands" on the border of Okaya City and Shiojiri City, next to Kankochi Suwa. The Takabocchi Highlands is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. You can enjoy a 360° panorama in the midst of Nature. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, the Central Alps, Mt. Ontake, and Mt. Norikura. The alpine plant Renge azalea was blooming bright red. * High Bocce Skyline is closed from early December to late April during the winter season.

Peach picking [2024] July 6, 2024 (Sat) ~ August 12, 2024 (Mon) Reservations will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Please apply from the Toyooka Travel Time Home page. We have prepared a peach-filled discount plan that includes peach picking (for souvenirs) + All you can eat peaches and an All you can eat Traditional Japanese straw raincoat plan. Popular peach picking every year! Please come and make memories this summer with your family and friends. By reservation only is required during the period. Please make a reservation at least 3 days before the experience date. Please be sure to read the [Details] carefully and proceed to the WEB reservation page. For group reservations (via travel agencies), please contact Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche 0265-48-8061. * If you do not go through a travel agency, even if you come by bus, etc., everything will be treated as an individual. [ Details ] period Saturday, July 6, 2024 ~ Monday, August 12, 2024 * Reservations may not be possible depending on the weather and peach growth conditions. Reception hours 13 times a day (7 in the morning / 6 in the afternoon) ９：００ / ９：３０ / １０：００ / １０：３０ / １１：００ / １１：３０ １２：００ / １２：３０ / １３：００ / １３：３０ / １４：００ / １４：３０ =Notes= In principle, reservations and information after 14:30 cannot be accepted. Please make your reservation with plenty of time to spare. Please come to the reception location (Toyooka Travel Time) so as not to be late for the reserved time. Please note that if you are late for your reservation time, we may not be able to guide you. Plan (tax included) 【Peach picking + All you can eat set plan】In principle, please make a reservation at least 3 days in advance. =Individual Plan= 2 pieces stripped + All you can eat 2,100 yen 3 pieces + All you can eat 2,300 yen =Family Plan= 《Up to 4 people》 6 pieces stripped + All you can eat 7,000 yen 《Up to 6 people》 10 pieces + All you can eat 10,500 yen Reservations are not required Restrooms available All you can eat only. All you can eat for 20 minutes 1,500 yen 《Reception hours》 9:00~15:00 * Peach picking includes the entrance fee to the park and the experience fee. * Customers who choose the All you can eat only plan will not be able to enter the park. * Fee for all above plans is uniform for ages 4 and over. Use for children under 3 years old is not allowed, but All you can eat is free of charge. Stream of the day (time required: about 1 hour) [Peach picking + All you can eat set plan] (1) Reception and payment (Toyooka travel time) ↓ (2) Harvesting experience (move to Taoyuan) * Each person travels by private car ↓ (3) All you can eat 20 minutes (dedicated space for Roadside Station and market All you can eat) =Notes= ◎ All transportation will be by private car. You will be given a map of Taoyuan at the reception. ◎ Depending on the congestion situation, (2) and (3) may be before and after. ◎ Immediately after reception, you will be asked to do the park or All you can eat. (* Please refrain from moving to other sightseeing spots after reception) ◎ Restrooms available may not be removed depending on the weather and the condition of the park, but Souvenirs (peaches plucked in advance by the owner will be handed over at the park). ◎ Please aim for about 60 minutes from the mogiri experience to the end of All you can eat. 【All you can eat only plan】※Restrooms available is not required. (1) Reception and payment (Roadside Station and Yooka market sightseeing Information Center or Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka travel time) ↓ (2) All you can eat 20 minutes (dedicated space market All you can eat Roadside Station) =Notes= ◎ Customers who choose the All you can eat only plan will not be able to enter the peach picking garden. ◎ All you can eat only plan does not require reservation. Please accept and pay at the Toyooka market sightseeing Information Center. ◎ It will end as soon as the All you can eat peaches of the day runs out. request Peaches are delicate fruits. Do not press the peaches that are growing on the tree or the All you can eat peaches. Meeting point and inquiries Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Tourism Association) Business hours: 9:00~18:00 〒399-3202 Nagano Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL：0265-49-3395 Email：toyotabi@vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp If you come with a car navigation system, this facility is a new facility, so you will be directed to a different location at the above address. If you are using a car navigation system, please set "Toyooka Village Central Nursery School" or "Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche" as your destination. If you use Google Maps, you can search for "Toyooka travel time". How to make a reservation Same-day guidance is also possible, but reservations will take precedence. We may not be able to guide you on the day, so we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. Phone Reservation 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00~18:00) WEB Reservation * Reservations for 2024 will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 * Peach picking web reservation page [Cancellation] There is no cancellation fee even on the day, but please be sure to contact us in case of cancellation.

Kankochi Suwa!!!　 Introducing the Takashima Castle Festival! May 26, 2024 (the fourth Sunday in May every year). The 55th Takashima Castle Festival was held in. This year, 19 groups presented on stage. Hip-hop dances, Japan dances, Drum, singer singing, Restrooms available and the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps (arquebus) were Restrooms available.　 　The Gun Squad made a strong impression on me. Restrooms available even in Japan.　The arquebus is about 430 years old Restrooms available and I think that there are few people who have traditionally preserved the ones that can be used today Squid　The people who protect the arquebus and carry on the tradition are the people of the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps.　That's why arquebuses can be seen at events such as Matsumoto Castle.　The gunners brought several types of arquebuses.　To the untrained eye, I saw two types of arquebuses.　The first is the bantsu (infantry gun), and the next is the medium tube (medium gun).　They fired blanks in several different formations.　It was a great impact sound!　Finally, a batter from Suwa shot the middle tube. It was a huge sound that seemed to cut through the space we were in.　It was really amazing, and I felt wonderful! Drum performances, children's Hip-Hop dances, and families came to watch.　In this festival, you can buy specialties from Stalls, sister cities, and friendship cities, and you can also do tree climbing!!　 We were blessed with good weather and many citizens came to the event. If you have the opportunity to come to the Takashima Castle Festival, please come and enjoy it!

◆ Myojin Stone ◆ Myojin Stone is an oval-spherical boulder with a major axis of about 2.5 meters, a minor axis of about 1.8 meters, and a height of about 1.2 meters yen. I don't know how long it has been in this area, but it is thought that it was brought from the Ina Mountains by the flooding of the Mibuzawa River in ancient times. This rock has been revered by people since ancient times as a mysterious rock that is not frightened by large floods, even though it can be easily moved by the power of a child. Also, I don't know when it started, but it was surrounded by a Jade fence and was considered a sacred place of worship for Suwa Grand Shrine. The origin of the name is unknown, but it is said that when the Suwa Grand Shrine solicited the Suwa Daimyojin to this area, a shintai was enshrinement on this rock and a festival was held until the shrine (Mibuzawa Suwa Shrine) was completed. Since then, it has been customary to use this rock as a temporary enshrinement for the Shintai during the expansion and renovation of the shrine. ● Details of Myojin Stone ・ Request to customers who Use 　The people of the district take good care of this stone. 　When you go inside and push the stones, be careful not to break the Sacred straw ropes or sakaki decorations. ・Facilities 　Restrooms available with handrails ・Toilet 　without ・Parking lot 　None (Use the parking lot in front of the nearby Mibusawa Suwa Shrine) ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395)

How do you do! Shinshu Shinano Town Tourist Association. Nagano Prefecture Kamisuunai-gun Shinano Town (Shinanomachi) is a Town in the Northern part of Nagano Prefecture and borders Niigata Prefecture. The population is about 7,000. Restrooms available are surrounded by mountains such as Myoko, Kurohime, Togakushi, Iizuna and Motto, and there are many popular tourist spots such as Lake Nojiri and Kurohime Plateau. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended Tourist Information for Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture, also known as Kobayashi Issa's hometown. ◆What is Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture? ◆ In winter, the finest powder snow welcomes you in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture. Restrooms available are popular ski resorts such as Kurohime Plateau Ski Resort, Myoko and Ikarao Plateau, making it an ideal area for winter sports. It is also popular with tourists from overseas, including Australia and Taiwan. Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture is divided into four main areas. ◎ Kurohime Plateau area ◎ Tangram Motto area ◎ Kashiwabara/Fujisato area ◎ Lake Nojiri area ◆Introducing recommended Sightseeing spots in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture by four areas◆ 〜〜〜 Kurohime Plateau Area 〜〜〜 In the area of Kurohime Plateau, where you can enjoy the nature typical of Nagano Prefecture, you can enjoy skiing dahlias and cosmos in summer and powder snow in winter. ◎ Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum & Fairy Tale Forest Gallery Literature, art, and nature come together at the Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum. The museum houses and exhibits valuable documents of Michael Ende and Miyoko Matsutani, which are loved by generations, as well as fairy tales and picture books from around the world, as well as folk tales from Borrowed Province. ◎ Kurohime Highland Dog Run It is a vast Dog Run with an area of about 3000㎡. It is made to take advantage of the natural hilly terrain and can be enjoyed by both small and large dogs. ◎ Kurohime Highland Cosmos Garden Kurohime Highland Cosmos Garden is full of beautiful cosmos flowers from summer to autumn. The colorful cosmos flower fields spread over the vast Highlands are as beautiful as a painting. Observation decks and walking paths are maintained in the park, so you can spend a relaxing time while looking at the Flowers. ◎ Mt. Kurohime Mount Kurohime is a symbolic mountain in Shinano Town with an Elevation of 2,053 meters. Mountain trails are maintained and can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced riders. From the top of the mountain, a 360-degree panorama Unfolds, and on a clear day you can see the mountains in the distance. Mt. Kurohime, where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons, is an attractive Spot for hiking and mountaineering enthusiasts. ◎ Naena Falls Naena Falls is one of the Representative Spots of Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture. It is a A powerful waterfall with a drop of 55 meters, and its magnificent scenery fascinates people who visit. Promenades are maintained around the area, and you can enjoy a walk while listening to the sound of the waterfall. Especially in the autumn Autumn leaves season, the contrast between the beautiful Autumn leaves and the waterfall creates a spectacular view. 〜〜〜 Tangram Motto Area 〜〜〜 This area is popular as a resort area. There are plenty of golf courses and hot spring facilities. ◎ Mt. Madarao (Mr./Ms.) It is a volcano with an elevation of 1382 meters and is one of the five Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu (Mt. Myoko, Mt. Madarao, Mt. Kurohime, Mt. Togakushi Mountain, and Mt. Iizuna). At the top, a Shrine enshrined with 13 Statue of Buddha Restrooms available. 〜〜〜 Kashiwabara/Fujisato area 〜〜〜 It is the hometown of haiku poet Kobayashi Issa. Restrooms available in the area include the Issa Memorial Hall and Issa's Former Residence, where you can learn about the history of Kobayashi Issa. ◎Issa Memorial Hall A memorial hall built in memory of Kobayashi Issa, a haiku poet born in Shinano Town Kashiwa. The many works he left behind during his lifetime, along with his personality, introduce the state of Kashiwa in the era in which Issa lived. ◎ Roadside Station Shinano Furusato Tenmoukan Roadside Station Shinano Furusato Tenmoukan is a facility that provides Tourist Information and Local products in Shinano Town. Not only can you buy Specialty Products and Souvenirs from Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture, but you can also enjoy Fresh Local agricultural products and handmade items. 〜〜〜 Lake Nojiri Area 〜〜〜 Activities at Lake Nojiri in summer include kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and Roux. ◎Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum The Museum is full of highlights such as fossils of Naumann elephants discovered in Lake Nojiri and full-scale models. Focusing on the results of the "Lake Nojiri excavation" that has been going on at Lake Nojiri for more than 40 years, we are researching and exhibiting the natural environment around Lake Shu from about 50,000 years ago to the present. ◎ Lake Nojiri Activities such as boating, fishing, and canoeing can be enjoyed on the shores of Lake Nojiri. Spot is also popular for lake bathing and camping in the summer, making it a great spot for families and couples. In addition, the history of Naumann Elephant fossils excavated from the bottom of the lake Restrooms available, so you can enjoy nature and history at the same time. ◎ Shomyoji Temple Located in a quiet mountainous area, its Precincts are surrounded by nature in all four seasons. Especially in Spring, the "Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)" blooms beautifully and is visited by many tourists. ◆Recommended Activities in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ ◎ Bicycle rental in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture During the green season, when ski resorts are closed, it is also recommended to take a leisurely cycling ride while feeling the breeze of Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture. In In the town, you can rent bicycles at three places: "Information Center in front of Kurohime Station (Shinano Town Tourist Association)", "LAMP Lake Nojiri", and "Nojiri Lake Resort", Restrooms available rental. ◎ Overnight stay, farm stay in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture As many as 3,000 elementary and junior high school students visit annually to experience rural life and rural life through Overnight stays and farm stays. A solid reception system for local governments and Town residents has also been established. ◆Specialty products of Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Agricultural products such as corn, tomatoes, green peppers, eggplant, and Buckwheat noodles are Specialty products of Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture. Nagano Prefecture Shinano Town is a paddy monoculture area one of the most the Hokushin region of Nagano Prefecture, and Shinano Town "Akita Komachi rice" and "Koshihikari rice" are also Restrooms available popular. ◆Festivals and events in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ ◎ Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival About 2,000 fireworks are Gari from Lake Nojiri. This is an event loved by the Locals, which will be Held in for the 100th time this year in 2024. ◆Introduction of Tourist Information of Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Nagano Prefecture Shinano Town is a Town of rich nature, history, and warm people. Shinano Town, with its seasonal scenery and outdoor activities, is an ideal Sightseeing spot for families and couples. From now on, we will send out recommended Tourist Information of Shinano Town in Nagano Prefecture, so please look forward to it.

The best breakfast on the Highlands of Shinshu. Would you like to experience Breakfast on a Highlands with a breeze of 1600m Elevation? Please spend a luxurious time while looking at the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. ●Period Monday, July 1, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 (*Blackout dates and regular holidays July: 4, 13~15 | August: 10~18, 29 | September: 5, 12, 14~16, 19, 21~23, 26 (as of June 13, 2024) Limited to 20 people per day Reservation required ●Fee 1,800 yen (tax included) ●Business hours 9：00～11：00 Application & Venue Falling ~A stylish café attached to a mountain hut~ ●Address: Nagano Suwa City Kirigamine Kurumayama TEL 　0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation directly by Phone * From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., it is Restrooms available that it may be difficult to connect Gari Phone. Breakfast at the ≪Kirigamine. Squid Plan ≫ Breakfast is served elegantly on the terrace of the mountain hut with a view of the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. This is an individual plan with Privileges such as Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Ticket and original pin badges. ●Where to apply Falling TEL 0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation by Phone. ●Access ‣About 30 minutes by car from Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Suwa Lakeside ‣From the Chuo Expressway Suwa interchange, via Prefectural Road 40 (Line Kirigamine Lake Shirakaba), about 40 minutes by car * Restrooms available the number of parking lots is limited, and it is Restrooms available that parking may not be possible. Please note that it can be very crowded on weekends and during the season. ●Other ▷ Reception until noon the day before ▷ Cancellations on the day will be charged one person 1,800 yen. ▷ Limited to 20 people per day ▷ Restrooms available are very crowded on weekends and during the season, and reservations may fill up relatively early. ▷ Please note that parking and breakfast are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. ▷ Restrooms available may not be possible due to stormy weather. With nice Privileges! ★ Privileges 1 Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Round-trip Ticket Privileges period: July 13, 2024 ~ August 25, 2024 Lift hours 9:00~16:00 * It is Restrooms available that Lift business may not be possible due to stormy weather. Address 長野県Suwa City上Suwa 13338−41 Restrooms available (Kirigamine Ski Resort parking lot about 200 cars) Access About 5 minutes by car from Kurumayama shoulder, about 2 minutes by car from Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center parking lot ★ Privileges 2 Kirigamine Highlands "Original Pin Badge" Present! Privileges period: July 1, 2024 ~ July 12, August 26 ~ September 30, 2024 * The batch of photos is from 2022.

How do you do. This is the Minami-Shinshu Tourism Public Corporation! We will send out recommended Tourist Information in the Minami Shinshu area of Nagano Prefecture on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you. ---- What is the Minami Shinshu area in Nagano Prefecture? The Minami Shinshu area is located at the southern tip of Nagano Prefecture and is the southern gateway to the prefecture. It is a beautiful region where you can feel the rich nature of the four seasons created by the Tenryu River, which streams from north to south through the center of Minami Shinshu, the Central Alps, and the majestic mountains of the Southern Alps. The Minami Shinshu area consists of 14 cities and towns in Iida City and Shimoina-gun. ⚪︎ Iida City ⚪︎ Matsukawa Town ⚪︎ Takamori Town ⚪︎ Anan Town ⚪︎ Achi Village ⚪︎ Hiraya Village ⚪︎ Neba Village ⚪︎ Shimojo Village ⚪︎ Sellaki Village ⚪︎ Tenryu Village ⚪︎ Yasuoka Village ⚪︎ Takagi Kimura ⚪︎ Toyooka Village ⚪︎ Ōshika Village History of ---- Minami Shinshu area From the Shiojiri Inn of Nakasendo, the Sanshu Highway (Ina Highway), which goes south along the Minami Shinshu area along the Tenryu River, Restrooms available a history of prosperity as a Highway important places connecting Edo and Kyoto. Among them, Iida City, which is also the center of Minami Shinshu, currently boasts the fifth largest population in Nagano Prefecture, flourished as a post town on the Sanshu Highway in the Edo period, and developed as a castle town of the Iida Domain during the Sengoku period. Iida City, with its beautiful Towns Maintenance in a Go board shape and its culture inherited from ancient times, is called "Shinshu's Little Kyoto". Traditional culture and traditional crafts inherited in ---- Minami Shinshu area In the Minami Shinshu area, many traditional cultures such as kagura, puppets, Bon Odori, and festivals are still passed down, and it is said to be a treasure trove of folk performing arts. In addition, Minami Shinshu is a production area of Mizuhiki crafts, which accounts for 70% of the nation's production. Mizuhiki is a culture that has been in Minami Shinshu for more than 300 years, and is a decorative string used for the front of gift bags. Fruits of ---- Minami Shinshu area Specialty Products The Minami Shinshu area is a "treasure trove of fruits" where you can enjoy various fruit picking throughout the four seasons. We will introduce the Representative Fruit Picking and its charm of Minami-Shinshu, a fruit kingdom that boasts the one of the most production volume in Japan, with terrain suitable for fruit production, such as abundant sunshine hours and temperature differences between day and night. ・Cherry picking Cherry picking in Minami Shinshu can be enjoyed in early summer. You can pick and taste the red ripe high-grade fruit cherries on the spot, and their sweetness and juiciness are exceptional. ・Pear picking Pear picking can be enjoyed from late summer to autumn. Fresh pears can be picked on the spot and enjoy the fresh taste. Minami Shinshu pears have a strong sweet taste and a crunchy texture. ・Apple picking Minami Shinshu is one of the one of the most apple cultivation areas in Japan. During the autumn harvest season, many people from all over the country visit in search of apples from Minami Shinshu. You can pick and taste the bright red ripe apples yourself, and their mellow aroma and sweetness are attractive. In addition, you can enjoy "Strawberry picking", "Grape picking", "Blueberry picking", and "Peach picking", and you can enjoy taste hunting such as "bamboo shoot picking" and "chestnut picking" other than fruits. ----Summary The Minami Shinshu area is a place where nature and history are in harmony. Hiking and camping in the great Nature are also recommended! There is also a night tour to see the starry sky in Achi Village, which is said to be the best starry sky in Japan. There are many ways to enjoy the Minami Shinshu area, such as enjoying the food culture of Local agricultural products and Local cuisine, the spectacular scenery of the four seasons, and various activities! Visit the Minami Shinshu area, where nature and history are in harmony, and experience its charm. Beautiful nature and culture await you. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended Tourist Information for the Minami Shinshu area of Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

[? View ?️ from Omachi Park] "Omachi Park" is a Spot ?️✨ with a superb view that can be easily reached by about 5 minutes by car from JR Shinano-Omachi Station and ? about 25 minutes ? on foot There is also a bench, so you can enjoy the scenery slowlyThe ?️? Northern Alps are still covered with snow and shine in the blue sky. ✨ ♪

◆Hikoku Hiraka Momo Highway◆ The flower peach of Hikokudaira began in Heisei 9 when he purchased 15 original seedlings from Kiyonai Road in Achi Village and planted them around his home. (It is said that the flower peach of Kiyonaiji originated in the 11th year of the Taisho era, when Momosuke Fukuzawa (Yukichi Fukuzawa's son-in-law) brought back seedlings from Munich, Germany.) ） Impression by the wonderful red, white, and pink flowers of the peaches, I decided that I wanted to plant trees according to the Local landscape, so I planted trees extensively. Trees were planted on their own land and along roads, and trees were also planted on village-owned land on the side of the road. In Heisei 12, we received a "self-made community development project grant" and received cooperation from neighboring residents in planting trees and cutting undergrowth, and now more than 200 flower peaches have been planted. Every year, the scenery surrounded by beautiful flowers and peaches has become a popular area. The name of Hikokudaira is derived from the store name of its founder, Masaru Kubota. Administrator: Masaru Kubota ● Details of the Philippines Momo Highways ・Timing 　Mid-April ~ Late April ・Admission fee 　Without ・Parking lot 　Without ・Toilet 　There is a temporary toilet ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395)

!! Suwa Kirigamine Highlands in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. It is also a scenic spot that Suwa is proud of, where you can enjoy alpine plants in all four seasons. It is a ?️ sacred place for gliders in Japan In Kirigamine, this is also a "daylily Cluster of trees" of domestic one of the best. Representative flower of the Highlands in July. It is a member of the Liliaceae family and produces yellow flowers close to the orange that bloom in the green area of the Highlands ? Every year in July, Kirigamine is a popular flower that causes traffic jams. In the hot season, please ♪ enjoy an elegant time at the summer resort of the Highlands

◆Toyooka Iris Garden◆ The Iris Garden is located on a Takadai hill overlooking the Central Alps in the middle of the river terrace. I had been growing various flowers as part of my hobby since around 1938, but when I Visiting the site of the Lauris Garden in Aoki Village, I became fascinated by the variety of irises such as color, size, and shape of the irises cultivation there, and I started purchasing bulbs. Later, as the number of cultivation varieties exceeded 100, the planting space became too small, so it was relocated to the current farmland of 30 acres. 　 There was a request from the village to open the park as a tourist park, and in 2002 I obtained a qualification as a landscaping coordinator, and in 2003 I started Open to the public as an iris garden. 　 Iris Cultivation is a plant that does not like high temperatures and humidity, and there are many occurrences of diseases, and it is difficult to manage because it needs to be replanted and replaced once every three years, but we continue to Cultivation that it would be nice if people who visit it could feel peace when they see the flowers blooming at the end. 　 Currently, about 5,000 irises of more than 200 species and more than 300 species of Flowers in addition to irises are in bloom, making it a spectacular flower garden. Administrator: Hideko Tado ● Details of Toyooka Iris Garden ・Opening Period 　Late April ~ Mid May Iris 　Late May ~ Early June Roses ・Opening Hours 　8:00~17:00 (Open open all year) ・Admission fee 　300 yen (high school students and older) ・Parking lot, toilet 　And ・Other 　There is a sale of seedlings ・Inquiries 　Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395) 　

　Kamisuwa Hot Spring spreads along the coast of Suwa Lake, but when you get off the train, you can ♨ enjoy Kamisuwa Hot Spring as a foot bath without exiting the ticket gate. On platform 1 of JR Kamisuwa Station, there is a solid rock bath-style foot bath. This footbath is based on an open-air bath for men and women built in 1986 as part of the "One Station, One Specialties Movement", and was renovated in 2002. 　It is recommended because you can easily enjoy the Hot Spring for a little time while waiting for the train.　Why don't you soak ♨ in a warm foot bath at Kamisuwa Hot Spring for your tired feet in the summer and cold feet in the winter 　On top of that, it is recommended to make and eat Hot Spring eggs while soaking in the footbath at Suwa Station!! Please note that you can purchase the "Kamisuwa Station Hot Spring Egg Set" (raw egg, sauce, spoon, cup) for 100 yen (tax included) at the New Days Mini Kamisuwa store at Kamisuwa Station, and you will need an admission ticket (150 yen) or a boarding ticket to enter the platform. 　Soak the eggs in the Hot Spring and enjoy the foot bath in about 20 minutes to make delicious Hot Spring eggs Gari ♪ Footbath business hours 9 a.m. ~ 9 p.m. New Days Mini Kamisuwa 6:45 a.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. Please enjoy ? it!

I went to Wada-juku Main Camp! It was hot outside, but it was scary inside. It's an atmosphere that makes me want to meditate quietly.

Gyoikou is a plant of the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Sakura is a cultivation variety native to Japan that was born based on the Oshima cherry tree. The name has been seen since the middle of the Edo period, and its origin is close to the yellow color of aristocratic clothing. Another name seems to be "misogi (exorcism)".　 　The yellow of the robe in this photo is the yellow of the "Akiba Shrine" in Shimizu Town, Suwa City.　This shrine has a number of large zelkova trees, and there are about three Shrine at the base, making it a very fantastic shrine that seems to appear in yellowtail work. 　If you enter the Akiba Shrine and go to the back on the left, you will find this robe yellow.　This cherry blossom blooms about two weeks later than Someiyoshino, and usually blooms ? around Golden Week!　The time of year is about the same time as the Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura).　At the beginning of blooming, the inside of the petals is light green, and near the end of the flower, a light pink streak appears in the center!　The trees have lost their momentum since the past, but as it is written on the signboard, the average age of the trees seems to be about 20 years. If you look closely, you can see that the tree was planted on May 25, 1975, so it is 49 years old this year. It's amazing, isn't it!!　Also, don't you ♪ think that unlike the famous pink cherry blossoms, they are pale yellow-green and give off a wonderful color? After Someiyoshino, it is a pleasure every year to see the Double Cherry Blossom(Yae zakura) and this mii yellow.　 Answer! This cherry blossom was written in post English by me on Instagram on January 18 of this year, and the "light green colored cherry blossom" was the yellow of ♪ this Akiba Shrine's robe Please take a look at the post in English. Also, as far as I know, it is a facility in Suwa City, but there was also a green cherry blossom that seemed to be a yellow robe on the premises of the pruned tree recycling facility (former Suwa City Cleaning Center) in Suwa City. This is a facility in Suwa City, so please take a look when you go to recycle pruned trees in early spring. 　 From next year onwards, if you can't make it in time for Someiyoshino around April, please add it to your options to see Mii Huang. Especially in Suwa City and Town/Village six cities near Suwa, there are such unusual cherry blossoms here! If you have any Information, not just cherry blossoms, I would ♪ like to go as much as possible!! Suwa Tourist Association We look forward to following you → @suwa_nagano Instagram!

【? Shinano Omachi hidden gem trip, learn camera shooting techniques ~ Omachi Shopping Street Edition ~ Recruiting participants】 A tour to learn camera photography techniques at the Omachi shopping street. It's ♪♪ finally getting close to 6/8 You will learn photography techniques by walking through the Taisho era construction "Matsubaya Ryokan (Matsubaya Guest House)", the Meiji era construction "Takara Shokudo", and the Showa 40 (Showa 40) era construction "Omachi Meitengai". This is a chance to enter the building specially for the shooting tour and hear from the instructor who knows the charm of Omachi. The lecturer is Mr. Kiyoshi Kashiwa, a photo instructor of the Japan Photography Instructors Association, who is from Omachi and is transmitting the charm of Omachi's scenery and people through his camera.

How do you do! This is the Omachi Tourism Association. Omachi, Nagano Prefecture is a city in the northwestern part of Nagano Prefecture. There are 3,000m-class Northern Alps mountains, lakes, ski resorts, etc., and we will deliver recommended Tourist Information from Omachi City, where you can enjoy playing with nature! ■■■What is Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture? ■■■ Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture is a mountain tourist city visited by many mountain climbers, with the majestic Northern Alps such as Kashima Yarigatake and Mt. Yarigatake on the west side. It is also famous as the gateway to the Nagano Prefecture side of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and tourists visit throughout the four seasons, such as the Snow Gorge where you can enjoy a huge snow wall in Spring and the sightseeing release of the Kurobe Dam from summer to autumn. ■■■Introduction to sightseeing spots in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Lake Kizaki In the northern part of the city there are three lakes, which are called "Nishina Three Lakes". One of them, Lake Kizaki, has many activities such as standup paddleboarding, canoeing, boating, and Japanese smelt fishing! The water temperature is relatively high and there are shallow waters, so you can bathe in the lake. Japanese smelt fishing is also a rare lake that can be enjoyed all year round. There is also a Hot Spring facility by the lake, which is perfect for healing your tired body. ◇Lake Aoki It is the northernmost of the Nishina Three Lakes and the third largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. The water gushes out from the bottom of the lake, so it is highly transparent, and fireflies dance in early summer. There is a campsite by the lake, where you can spend a relaxing time in a quiet environment. ◇Lake Nakatsuna Lake Nakatsuna is a beautiful lake surrounded by tranquil forests. Spring, many photographers visit to photograph the dark cherry-colored Oyamazakura reflected on the surface of the lake. You can also enjoy Herabuna fishing and Japanese smelt hole fishing, making it a popular Spot for fishing. ◇Takase Valley The Takase Valley is home to the Takase Dam, which boasts the highest rockfill dam in Japan, and the Kuzu Hot Spring, which is famous as a secret hot spring. Famous as a famous place where you can enjoy colorful autumn leaves in autumn. If you go further from Takase Dam, there is a national natural monument "Fountain Hill", which is a Spot where you can feel the mystery of nature. ◇National Treasure Nishina Shinmei-gu Shrine It is one of only five national treasures in Nagano Prefecture. Said to have been built in the Heian period, it is the oldest Shinmeizukuri shrine in Japan. Shinto rituals at the beginning of ancient rituals and traditional events that have been carefully passed down from generation to generation, such as kagura during the autumn festival, are also must see. ◇Omachi Mountain Museums Japan's first museum with the theme of "mountains". It exhibits the history of nature and mountaineering, mainly in the Northern Alps. From the 3rd floor, you can overlook the Northern Alps. At the Zoo and Botanical Garden, which is an attached facility, you can meet Japanese Ginkgo and antelope! ◇ Omachi Park About 5 minutes by car from JR Shinano-Omachi station. It is a park in front of the Omachi Mountain Museums and offers a panoramic view of the Northern Alps. The entrance to the Trekking course of Mt. Falconry, which is popular for low-mountain trekking, is nearby. ◇Nakayama Highlands Nakayama Highlands is a Highland area with beautiful scenery, and Flowers bloom in all four seasons. In early autumn, Buckwheat noodles make a white carpet, and in the second half of October, you can enjoy new Soba (buckwheat noodles) at nearby Soba noodle stores. ◇Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Snow Gorge Opened in 1971, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connects Nagano Prefecture and Toyama City in Toyama Prefecture with a total length of about 90 km. From Ogizawa Station in Omachi City, the starting point on the Nagano Prefecture side, to Kurobe Dam, it is a 16-minute electric bus ride. From June 26 to October 15, the Kurobe Dam's sightseeing water discharge is a masterpiece. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a spot full of attractions such as the Famous Snow Gorge with its snow walls and the Tateyama Ropeway where you can enjoy the carpet of autumn leaves. ◇Hot Spring in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture Hot spring facilities are scattered throughout Omachi City, and after enjoying activities such as mountain climbing and skiing, you can relax and refresh yourself in the Hot Spring. Omachi Hot spring village, which is convenient for sightseeing at Kurobe Dam, has more than a dozen inns and hotels, as well as one-day hot spring facilities. ◇ Water tour Omachi City, located at the foot of Mt. in the Northern Alps, is a city rich in water. If you walk along the shopping street leading from JR Shinano-Omachi station, you can enjoy "Otoko Mizu" from the Northern Alps and "Onna Mizu" from the Satoyama, and you can compare drinks. ◇Shoryudo(Dragon Route) "Shoryudo(Dragon Route)" is a sightseeing route that resembles a "dragon ascending to the heavens" in the Chubu and Hokuriku regions (Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga). Omachi City is also included in the "Shoryudo" as a route for sightseeing on the Alpine Route and nearby ski resorts. ■■■ Specialty products of Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Buckwheat noodles Omachi City is known for producing delicious Soba (buckwheat noodles) noodles. The cool climate and clear water grow delicious Buckwheat noodles. In the Soba noodle store of the Local, you can enjoy the Handmade Soba and many tourists Visit. ◇Kurobe Dam Curry Kurobe Dam Curry is a local gourmet in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a curry that imitates the Kurobe Dam, with rice as an embankment and Roux as water, and is popular for its visual impact and deliciousness. ◇Local Sake Omachi City is also known as a production area for delicious local sake. Gushing out of the spring Clear water from the Northern Alps, we grow high-quality sake. Hokuan Brewery (Hokuan Daikoku), Usui Shoten (Hakuba Nishiki), and Ichinoya (Kinran Kurobe) are the three breweries where you can enjoy unique and exceptional flavors. ■■■Introduction of festivals and events in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Young Prince Festival The Young Prince Festival is a traditional festival in Omachi City and is Held in every July. One of the events, Yabusame, is one of Japan's three major yabusame (horseback archery) festivals, and is a rare "Children's Yabusame" in Japan. ■■■Introducing Tourist Information of Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture In Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, you can experience the beauty of nature. Enjoy a wonderful trip in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, where new discoveries and impressions await you every time you visit. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide Recommendations that we could not deliver this time. Fun!