Chowa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine Festival "Otaya Festival" In the festival, each district Dedication a "festival float" that expresses a scene from an old tale, legend, or historical story. The theme changes every year, and each year is expressed almost in full size using handmade dolls. Although it is called a "festival float", it is not something that is towed or carried as is commonly imagined, but a "decorative mountain" that is created on five stages around the shrine. It assimilates with the surrounding scenery and makes you feel as if you have entered the story. This year (2025), there are five venues: "Bunfuku Chagama Tightrope Walking", "Doseiji Temple: The Maiden Who Became a Great Serpent", "The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox (Tamamo-mae)", "Chushinzo Defeated", and "Komon Gang Traveling on Shinano Road". Held in on January 14 and 15 every year, the shrine holds a reinforcing festival, a Urayasu dance dedication, and a dedication performance of the Yanaga and Fudo Drums. Stalls are lined up around the shrine, and fireworks are set off at night.

Nakasendo Ichirizuka Fifty miles from Edo A milestone monument at the Kajiashi intersection in Chowa Town Wada. The stone monument next to it reads, "Matsuzawa Trail on the left, Suwa Highway on the right." On the right is the old Nakasendo road. Fifty-one milestones are There is a Chowa Town Wada Karasawa, There are still mounds of earth on both sides of the road.

Sunday, January 19, 2025 The inauguration ceremony was held. This year, the weather was very nice and it was ✨ fluffy At the head of the march was a juvenile fire brigade Marching cheerfully while sounding Hyoshigi, The members of the Ikeda Town Fire Brigade showed a (^^) very dignified march The cooked pork soup warms the body, It was ♪ very tasty #Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture#Shinshu Ikeda Town#Ikeda Town #Inauguration Ceremony #Ikeda Town Fire Brigade #Ikeda Town Tourism Association

Sankuro 🎍 prays for a good harvest and no illness Today's event was held on 4-chome. The weather was good and the Northern Alps were ✨ very beautiful To a loud crackling sound The children were surprised. Running around energetically I was 🤗 enjoying the last baked rice cake See you again this year Thank you for your support of Ikeda Town. #Nagano Prefecture#Ikeda Town #Shinshu Ikeda Town #New Year #Northern Alps #Sankuro #Ikeda Town Tourism Association

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Ikeda Town Tourist Association. Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture Ikeda Town is a Town located in the northwestern part of Nagano Prefecture with a population of about 8,800. It is a Town rich in nature surrounded by the mountains and beautiful Rural Scenery of the Northern Alps, To the south Matsumoto City, Kamikochi, and Hakuba on the north side, and Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture. Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, the beauty and serene atmosphere of the Nature Fascination those who visit for sightseeing. Best regards for watching COOL JAPAN VIDEOS as we will deliver the charm of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town to everyone! 【Access to Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Tokyo - Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town Access by Automobile: From Chuo Expressway, enter the Nagano Automobile Expressway, get off at Azumino IC, and Use the Olympic Road route for about 3 hours. Access by train: Boarding the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Nagano Station, then Use a taxi after getting off at Akashina station on the JR Oito Line. It takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes to Akashina station. 【Sightseeing spots in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆North Alps Viewing Museum As the name suggests, the North Alps Viewing Museum is an art museum that offers spectacular views of the Northern Alps. Inside the Museum exhibits works by artists related to the region and works of art on the theme of Nature. ◆Yamazakura in Rikugo Cherry Blossom Senkyo Thousands of cherry trees growing wild all over the mountainside bloom in the Spring season, making it a true cherry blossom paradise. While walking through the beautiful cherry blossom tunnel, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time. Autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn, and you can enjoy different landscapes in each season. ◆Roadside Station Ikeda Ikeda Town Herb Center It is a Roadside Station located along Prefectural Road 51, where tourists can take a break and Fresh vegetables, fruits, and Local crafts are sold, bringing the charm of Ikeda Town to visit people. ◆Omine Plateau seven-color big maple Omine Plateau seven-color big maple is a huge maple tree that is over 250 years old. This maple tree shows a beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn, and its fantastic sight fascinates those who visit. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time in quiet nature. ◆ Azumino Rose Garden It is a located on a hill rose garden overlooking the mountains of the Northern Alps and the Rural Scenery of the Ikeda Town. You can enjoy 300 roses of about 200 species. 【Specialty products of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Kuga tea, Mulberry jam In Ikeda Town, Mulberry Cultivation is thriving, and Specialty Products using its leaves There are popular. Kuga tea is a drink that is said to be good for health and has a high relaxing effect. ◆ Wine Cultivation of European varieties of wine grapes has been cultivated for more than 30 years, and it has been certified as a "Northern Alps Azumino Wine Valley Special Zone". These Specialty Products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payments. 【Festivals and events in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Yawata Shrine Annual Grand Festival Ikeda The Annual Grand Festival of Ikeda Yawata Shrine, held every September at Ikeda Yawata Shrine, is a popular festival that attracts the entire town of Ikeda Town, which has a history of 360 years. Stages and boat-shaped festival floats Parade through the Towns, and Locals and tourists Unite and get excited! together. You can also enjoy traditional dance and music, and it is a valuable opportunity to experience the culture of Ikeda Town. ◆Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival Held in in August every year, Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival is an event that Fascination many tourists. About 2,000 fireworks of the colorful fireworks blooming in the Ikeda Town night sky create a fantastic sight. You can also see the very impressive "hand-held fireworks" in which fireworks craftsmen launch fireworks held in their hands. ◆ Shinshu Ikeda Town wine Festival At the "Shinshu Ikeda Town Wine Festival" Held in at Azumino Ikeda Craft Park, you can drink all-you-can-drink wines such as the Sapporo-Grand Polaire series and the Chateau Mercian series made from grapes Cultivation in Local if you pay an admission ticket. "Beverage Corner", "Taste Corner", and "Roasted Ikeda Roast Beef" are also available, and it is a popular event where you can enjoy local gourmet food in Ikeda Town with a glass of wine in hand. Held in in October 2023. 【Disseminating Tourist Information of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 The beautiful nature of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, has a unique charm that can only be experienced here. It is easily accessible about 1 hour from Nagano City, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano. We will send out Recommendations for Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, which will deeply impression those who visit, so please follow us.

📍 Tsumago juku Souvenirs for your loved ones and memories of your trip. As a proof of your visit, you can buy local products and artists' items. Every time I look at it, it brings back memories, which is the charm of souvenirs. Now it is said that it is more about experience consumption than things, Cherish your heart's crush ... 💗💭

[Name of 🏔 the mountain] For the past few days, sunny days have continued, and the daytime temperature is high for this time of yearOmachi City, ☀️ and the mountains are also shining in the blue skyThe 🏔 mountains that can be seen from this Omachi City, officially the Hida Mountains, commonly known as the Northern Alps, or Toyama Prefecture, are behind the Tateyama mountain ranges, so it is also called "Gotateyama mountain ranges" It 😌 is my personal impression, On the Omachi City side, I feel that 😊 the common name "Northern Alps" has gained citizenship ⭐️ Official website "Shinano Omachi Navi" ⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Chowa Town has ⛄ a different amount of snow depending on the district Thereare 📷 such a difference even if you shoot on the same day (January 21, 2025) 1st photo: ☞ Himegihira 2nd Nagakubo ☞ Himekidaira has an Elevation of about 1300m, and Nagakubo has an Elevation of about 650m. Elevation is different, so if it is said to be natural, it is natural There are times when 😂 you will be surprised

・Iijima Jinya \Tourist Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ Iijima Jinya was the government office of the bailiwick who ruled mainly the Tenryō (domain of the Edo shogunate) in Inadani Valley. Iijima Town is a town with a deep history, with Iijima Jinya, who ruled the Tenryo of Shinshu Inadani Valley in the Edo period, located there, and in the Meiji era, it was taken over by the Ina Prefectural Office, the first prefecture of Shinshu. Address: 2309-1 Iijima, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-86-4212 Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.) Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after a holidays (open on Saturdays and Sundays), winter (from December 15 to March 14) Admission fee: Adults: 300 yen (250 yen per person for groups of 20 or more), High school students and children under 18 years old: Free Website:https://www.town.iijima.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/kyoiku/s_gakusyu/rekiminkan/149.html...

Nakasendo Ichirizuka 49 ri from Edo A monument of the ruins of a milestone between Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku in Chowa Town. On the side, there is also a haiku monument with "Mt. Asama" as the top five. However, I'm curious about the cute 🏠 building at the back of the milestone monument. 🙄 By the way, Fifty Rizuka is located in Chowa Town Wada. Forty-eight milestones are Located in in the neighboring town of Tateshina Town.

[Today's quiz is what is the title (name) of the doll with the expression that is squirming and upsetting in the chick decoration? ] 】 On the calendar, it will be very cold from today! Ooo In the blog, we introduce sake breweries in Omachi. If you read to the end, you will know the answer to the quiz. Please take a look! It's going to be very cold from today. (Blog) ▽▽▽ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/blog/90718/... There are many ways to warm up in the cold, but what do you think is the best? It's about walking! City walking tickets are also on sale to rave reviews. Squid walk in the cold! And put something delicious in your stomach to warm up your body. City walking tickets are on sale (Events) ▽▽▽ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90055/... As always, thank you for reading!

[Held in the second popular tour! ] Special tour ⛷️ to enjoy Nature and culture in Shinano Town in winter Why don't you enjoy a special winter-only experience in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture, a ski resort area in One of the best in Japan? ❄️✨ 💡 Top 3 💡 attractions of this tour 1️⃣ Freeride Experience A snowboarding experience where you can enjoy the exhilaration of skiing freely at a snow resort with the best snow quality! Very satisfied from beginners to advanced users. You can also take lessons from professional snowboarder Konishi! 2️⃣ Indigo dyeing remake experience Using indigo and Ise pattern paper from the ancient sea, challenge yourself to make original items at the indigo dyeing Workshop, a traditional craft. The delicate pattern of the rare Ise pattern paper is also a must see. 3️⃣ Exquisite dinner Co-cooking with special recipes supervised by top chefs! You can experience how to make traditional Japan! 🗺️ Attractions of 🗺️ Shinano Town Abundant Nature and Pure Air: This is an area with beautiful seasonal scenery such as Kurohime Plateau and Lake Nojiri. A treasure trove of food: The quality of vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, and scallops is very high! History and Culture: It is an area where you can feel the history and tradition of the Naumann Elephant Museum and the Ugajin shrine floating on Lake Nojiri. 📅 Held in Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Friday, January 24, 2025 For Interested parties, please 📩 DM the tour conductor @donapon.kazuma (Instagram) We'll show you the details! Let's ❄️✨ create new winter memories together

The challenge of the Furusato Nozei tax-paying crowdfunding "Government Crowdfunding" to support the "Chowa Youth Obsidian Ambassador", which Broadcasting the message of Jomon from "Obsidian's Hometown" to the world, will finally end at the end of this month! The donation will be used for international exchange projects. For details, please refer to the linked URL! Thank you for your support of this activity. https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/gyoseijoho/furusato_nozei/2080.html...

Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association. This year has also started ~30-tiered decorations Thousand Dolls Festival~ In Suzaka Art Park, At the World Folk Doll Museum, the Suzaka Print Museum, and the Historical Building Park, the Hina-sama from the late Edo period to the present heralds Spring in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture. Fun the colors, patterns, and facial expressions of the kimono that change with the times. What is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)? 　The Hinamatsuri (doll festival) is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth of girls. In Japan, January 7 Seven Grass Festivals March 3 Peach Festivals May 5 Iris Festivals July 7 Tanabata September 9 Chrysanthemum Festival is called the Five Festivals and is a traditional annual event. Among them, the peach festival and the iris festival are still recognized as important festivals. What is the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) of the month delay? 　In ancient times, the lunisolar calendar (old calendar) was used in Japan, and the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on March 3 was held in April of the current Gregorian calendar (new calendar). Even now, in snowy areas and farming villages, the custom of celebrating the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on the lunar calendar when it has become warmer remains strong. In Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, there is still a custom of celebrating the month late in April. Held in: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ~ Sunday, May 18, 2025 Exhibition replacement closed: April 14 ~ April 23, Closed on Wednesdays after May 7 Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing) * Suzaka Print Museum and Historical Building Park will be on display until Sunday, April 13. This year, May Dolls Iris Festival will be Held in at the same time from Thursday, April 24. Admission fee: January 16 ~ April 13 600 yen 　　　　(Free for high school students and younger, and for those under 18 years old) 　　　　　April 24 ~ May 18 500 yen (doll Museum only) Held in Place: Suzaka Art Park (World Folk Doll Museum, Suzaka Print Museum, Historical Building Park) Address: 1367-1 Nobe, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture ☎：０２６－２４５－２３４０ The fourth and fifth photos show the historical building garden The sixth photo shows the Suzaka Print Museum Photos 7 and 8 show the Scene of the chicks preparing for the exhibition.

[Cold morning ☀️ when the Takase River also freezes] This morning, it was a cold morning approaching two digits below freezing in Omachi CityThin ❄️ ice was on the riverside of the Takase RiverThe Northern Alps, 🧊 which were covered with clouds, gradually came into viewThe 🏔 blue sky Gari, making it the ⛷🏂🛷 perfect place to play in winter Omachi City Activities 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

【Ice and Snow Light Festival 2025】 On Saturday, February 15th, the "Ice and Snow Light Festival" will be Held in in Tsumago juku again this year! About 600 ice candles are lit, and a fantastic scene different from the daytime Unfolds. This year, in addition to the store's night business hours, there will be a free service of pork soup and hot lemonade at the tourist Information Center, and the sale of fried chicken and pizza in front of There are Fureaikan! There will also be colorful ice art by the Tsumagoro Women's Club and an exhibition of ice by Local Sunan High School students. On that day, Nagiso Kanko Taxi is open until 20 o'clock. Enjoy the annual Festival! If you are a photographer, please 📸✨ apply for the Kiso Tourism Federation's photo contest Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Time: 17:30 Ignition Location: Nagiso Town, Tsumago juku (399-5302 Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Azuma Tsumago juku)

📍 Tsumago juku The small New Year's decorations "Mayudama" and "Mochi Flower" were made! Vinca trees are decorated with eyebrows and kumquats, and bamboo is decorated with mochi flowers. We also received ♩ a large decoration in front of the Tsumago Tourist Information Center The decoration is scheduled to be until 2/2 of Setsubun. Enjoy ✨ the scenery of Tsumago juku unique to this time of year

[Icefalls 💧 are ❄️ beginning to form] In Omachi City, where the cold days continued, "Yasaka no Oodaru" in the Yasaka district and "Heo no Falls" in the Mima district, also known as "Kumaso Falls", I saw that the icefall was about to be formed, both 😌 of which were still growing, but I was able to see that ❄️the period from the end of January to the warm of February is the time when Omachi City gets cold all year round, and ❄️ it seems that 😊 further growth can be expected from now on ⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Azumino, which has an inland climate, does not have much snow like the Sea of Japan side It is said that the mountains (Northern Alps) protect us, so we are less affected by typhoons and snow clouds The Northern Alps, with its beautiful ridgeline created by blue skies and snow, is a scenery unique to winter

・Senninzuka Park Campsite \Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ It is a quiet campsite with a wonderful seasonal view of the Central Alps shining on the surface of the lake. Senninzuka Park is a Nature Park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town. During the Sengoku period, a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle fell due to the invasion of the Oda army There is a the vicinity, so it is Tradition that the soldiers who died at that time and their weapons were buried in this place There are. It is said that because of this, it came to be called the Mound of a Thousand People, or "Sennin Mound". Nowadays, you can enjoy various ways depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms blooming around Jogaike, auto camping grounds, and mallet golf courses. Winter camping is also possible. Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 3017-124 Phone: 0265-86-6764 Regular holiday: Tuesday Website:https://www.senninzuka.site//

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】 Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city For details🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/...

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

2025 (Reiwa 7) for two days from January 14 (Tuesday) to 15 (Wednesday), the annual festival "Otaya Festival" of Toyoke Daijingu Shrine, located in the ancient Town of Chowa Town, will be Held in. Elaborate festival floats can be seen every year. (Scene from last year) At the time of the Held in of the Otaya Festival, traffic restriction will be Implementation in some areas of the old Town district. In addition, if you are Prayer by Car, please Use temporary parking Car. For details, please see the Chowa Town Town Hall website below. https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/kankojoho/matsuri/2199.html...

【Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna ❄️✨ in winter】 On the day during the three-day holiday, it was Today sunny Town CityFrom the morning, the Northern Alps looked beautiful, ☀️ so I went to Lake Aoki expecting the three mountains of Hakuba that can be seen beyond Lake Aoki, 😊 and the lake surface was a little wavy, but the blue sky and the three snow-capped Hakuba mountains were reflected At 🏔✨ the "ao LAKESIDE CAFE" that just opened in 2024 last year, you can enjoy the scenery of the lake. You can enjoy Meals and café timeThe 😌 Lake Nakatsuna next door is a Spot for Japanese smelt fishing on the iceThe ban has not been lifted in the past few years due to the warm winter, 🎣 but what about this year? Activities 🔽🔽🔽 in Town https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

Chowa Town is a town created by the merger of "Nagato Towns" and "Wada Village" in Heisei 17. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. The history of fire hydrants... Next week, January 14th and 15th, Furuwa Town Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine's annual festival "Otaya Festival". Fireworks are scheduled for 19:00~ on the 14th. Fireworks in the middle of winter are quite rare! Wishing 🌞 you good weather

[We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon! ] ❄️】 Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town in March 2025! Register now! 🏃‍♂️🏂🎿 This time, we will introduce the charm of cross-country skiing! ⛷️ Cross-country skiing is a good way to balance your whole body, increase stamina and endurance ✨, improve cardio fitness, and have a positive impact on 💪 other sports In addition, smooth operation is required, so flexibility is also increased! Gari 👟 flexibility also helps prevent injuries And because the competition is held in a harsh environment, you can train your mental strength! You will learn to concentrate and persevere, and you will 🔥 be able to withstand the pressure of competition Check out the photos for details! Whether you're looking for a challenge or aren't sure, why not dive into a new world of sports? ✨ Click here to enter ↓ https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289...

【Snow-capped Fatal Demon Peak 🏔】 Today, the first day of the three-day holiday, the weather was clear in Town City, and ☀️ from the Tokiwa district of Town City, Mt. Fatal Demon could be seen beautifully. 🏔 🐾🐾🐾 Today is a good ⛷🏂 day on the slope Information 🔽🔽🔽 on ski resorts in the city ⭐️HAKUBA VALLEY Deer Island Lance Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Mt. Yaga Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ Tourism in Town City 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ 【inn × Beauty Salon】muir A large vacant house built 40 years ago with a sturdy gable. The nostalgic and reliable "goodness of the Showa era" It's too bad to break. So, a couple of uneven hairdressers who like to travel who have moved Packed with all the values I have seen while living abroad, Self-renovation little by little. "I wish there was a place like this." Drive, cut & head spa at the end of the touring trip. As a base point for reuniting with friends after a long time. As an inn where you can take a breather. For those who are looking for a salon with a Nature menu Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 843-1 Website:https://www.muirjapan.com//