Azumino’s summer tradition returns this year with the Azumino Fireworks Festival
It will take place on Thursday, August 14th🎇
Look out for a special star mine celebrating the 20th anniversary of Azumino city’s incorporation❗️
Last night’s test launch lit up Azumino’s night sky♪
Please look forward to it😁

🍑Toyooka Village Cycling Guided Tour – Fruit Sweets Plan (Peach)– 🚴‍♀️

Enjoy a rewarding ride wrapped in Shinshu’s nature, feeling the breeze as you go.
On the Toyooka Village Cycling Guided Tour – Fruit Sweets Plan – local guides lead you to relish the village’s scenic charms and seasonal flavors.

The seasonal fruit for summer is “peach”!
After cycling along roads lined with orchards, take a break with a special dessert made lavishly with peaches.
The juicy, sweet aroma of peach fills the dessert, offering a blissful treat you can only taste here.

Tour Information
■Meeting Time
12:50 PM
■Duration
About 2 hours 30 minutes
■Distance
Less than 10 km. The tour uses E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles).
(No electric-assist bicycles for children are available.)
Children who cannot ride a bicycle can use a carrier bike (weight limits and other restrictions apply).
■Group Size
2 to 5 people
※Participation as a single person or groups larger than five can also be discussed.
■Price
Ages 3 and up: JPY 5,000 per person
Ages 0–2: Free (please share the fruit and sweets with an accompanying adult)
※The above price applies when the fruit is “peach.” Prices vary depending on the fruit.
■Inquiries & Reservations
Toyooka Tabijikan 0265-49-3395 (Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)

You can also see more details on the Toyooka Tabijikan website.
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/

Mount Iimori's daylilies are nearly in full bloom.
Yesterday we held a hike to see the daylilies on Mount Iimori. Right in the middle of the rainy season and worried we might cancel due to rain like last year, the forecast suddenly changed and, to our surprise, the weather turned out fine 😅 We even caught a glimpse of Mt. Fuji through the clouds, making it a lucky hike 🎉
The daylilies are just short of full bloom, but they were impressive enough to enjoy 😋 I think the peak will be around late next week.
Well done to everyone who joined us — great job 🫡

A view from the summit of Mt. Chogatake in the Northern Alps 😆
This lookout offers spectacular panoramas of the Hotaka range, including Mt. Yari
This morning the clouds were high and the ridgelines should have been visible, but when I arrived the clouds had rolled in… what a shame 😢
The summit was being battered by strong winds, but it still felt amazing
I could also see the Azumino valley below

An observation deck sits atop Mt. Nagamine.
Climb this deck and enjoy 360-degree views, including the Northern Alps 😄.
Please note it will be closed for repainting from June 23 to July 18, so it won’t be available during that time… 😢
If you hike during the day, take care to avoid heatstroke.

TV Anime "mono" Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Special Feature in Togakushi ✨

Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" that was broadcast the other day
"Nagano-Toyama Trip to the Exam 3rd Night" is set in Togakushi!
This time, we will introduce the Spots that appeared in the Anime!

(1) Seven bends
route from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, it is a road with a steep uphill hairpin curve on the "Togakushi Bird Line". In the Anime, there is an unexpected development in a pine tree in the middle of the road on the way!
* Due to the continuous steep curve, large vehicles are not allowed to pass.
* To go from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, there is another route, "Asakawa Roux Prine". For those who are not confident in driving and large vehicles, it is recommended to head from the Asakawa Roux Preline.

(2) Togakushi campsite @togakushicamp_official
Adjacent to Togakushi Ranch, a refreshing campsite surrounded by birch forests.
Ideal for forest schools and family camps in the great Nature. There are more than 350 auto camp sites (free sites), the largest in Japan!
Cooking area, outdoor furnace, hot Water shower, Water washing Toilet, and a shop. You can also enjoy playing in the river that streams through the venue.

【Business hours】April 26, 2025 ~ November 4, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day Camp Use)
Reservations can be made by Phone or on the official website.
【Regular holiday】Winter holidays
【Car parking lot】Available (free)

(3) Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine @togakushi_jinja
It is the Shrine that sits at the back as the headquarters of Togakushi Shrine. Located in the middle of the approach to the temple (2 km), the Japanese cedar trees that are more than 400 years old have become a hot topic for their fantastic scenery, and in recent years it has become a popular Spot visit by many visitors from Japan and abroad. It is said to have divine virtues such as good luck, wish fulfillment, abundant ripening of five grains, and winning sports.

【Time required】About 40 minutes walk one way from Okusha Shrine entrance
【Car parking lot】Approximately 100 large buses near the entrance (charged)

(4) Togakushi Soba Museum ton Kururin @togakushi_tonkururin
With the Togakushi style's method of "rolling out one stick", you can easily enjoy the Soba-making experience. Eating Soba noodles made by yourself is exceptional!

【Business hours】Experience 10:00~14:00
Reservations can be made by Phone or through the official website. （026-254-3773）
【Time required】Approximately 2 hours (experience 1 hour, Meals 1 hour)
【Regular holiday】Water (Tuesdays and Water Sundays in June)
*Closed in winter: December ~ early April
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
【Experience Fee】Soba-making experience + boiled + tsuyu condiment
4 servings 7,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
2 servings 4,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
* Group Fee available

(5) Togakushi Folk Museum, Togakushi Ryu Ninpo Museums, Ninja Karakuri Yashiki
Ninja Karakuri Yashiki is a spot where you can have an authentic ninja experience. From the ninja room to the stairs, through the maze, and through the inner courtyard, you can enjoy escaping while conquering numerous contraptions. There are 500 ninja tools and more than 200 Panel in the Ninpo Museum, and about 2,000 items of daily necessities from ancient times to the present day are on display in the folk Museum.

【Business hours】Friday, April 25, 2025 ~ mid-November 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
【Regular holiday】Water *Closed in winter
Private Car parking lot (free of charge, 17 cars) or Okusha Shrine public parking lot Car Car parking lot Use

#mono #Afro #Pilgrimage to the Holy Land #Togakushi #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

[Okomin Kuma Suzu is now on sale!!️]
Okomin's design bear bell "Okomin bell" 🔔
We have ☕️🌿 also started selling at Ekinaka Yamanouchi in Yudanaka Station and Kita Shinshu Yamauchi in the Roadside Station

It looks cute× good tone = the 🎶✨️ best

It is also good 🐻 for avoiding bears on trekking and mountaineering
It is 🎒🚓 also good for crime prevention on the way to and from school by attaching it to a school bag.
Tie it to your pants and make it a good 🍅🌽 companion for farm work in the field.

Diverse 😊 applications

[Only now! ] 1 deep-fried asparagus tempura]
It's Amazaru of the Shokudo of the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi! !️
Today's tempura is an assortment ✨ of fried asparagus, shimeji, Sweet potato, chikuwa, etc
The soft asparagus produced in Yamanouchi Town is a seasonal taste ✨️ that can only be tasted now
Enjoy tempura that changes with the seasons 🐒

* Tempura is limited to 40 meals a day!
* One fried asparagus is also available for a limited time!

A cozy free relaxation spot in Azumino 😃
Hachimen Daio Ashiyu (Footbath)♨️
This footbath is inspired by Azumino’s folk tale, the Hachimen Daio legend
The water is a mildly alkaline simple hot spring known for its skin-beautifying effects
Feel free to enjoy the hot springs of Hotaka Onsen Village 😊

Azumino is enjoying fine weather this morning ☀️
Mt. Tsubakuro and Mt. Ariake were clearly visible too
It looks like Koshin will be hot again today…
Please watch out for heatstroke 🥵

Right now, the [Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall] is holding in a special exhibition "The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craftsmanship Technology Exhibition" until August 31st!

Today's Events ♪

★ Gallery Talk
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: First 10 people
Participation fee: Free

★ Sword care experience
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)

【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL：0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger　

* Special discount! If you came to → Bara Festival, you will find this Iron Exhibition Hall discount ticket (valid until June 30th) in the pamphlet distributed on the day, so please bring it with you ♪

NEW Orahomap

The refreshed Orahomap, now packed with the charms of Sakuhomachi, has arrived with extra features 😼💫💫
Check out the adorable hand-drawn illustrations that make you want to go out just by looking 👀🎨

"I didn’t know a place like this existed!"
"I’d love to visit here~"
You might make discoveries like these...🤍💭

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to take a look 😸

[Nagaden Bus Original Tomica on sale!!️]
Original Tomica created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nagaden Bus branch is now on sale at 🚍 the Yudanaka Sales Office
The destination display shows "Shirane Volcano" 🔥 that seems to be able to go now but cannot be reached

〇Details
Price 1,300 yen (tax included)
Sales locations: Nagaden Bus Nagano Station Information Center, Nagaden Highway Bus Reservation Center (Yanagihara), Yudanaka Sales Office

Please 🚍 purchase at the Window on the Yudanaka Sales Office bus side, not on the Nagano Electric Railway Train ticket gate side
* Nagaden Bus HP [⬇️] Information on Nagaden Bus Goods
https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/news/2025/05/post-266.php

[2025 Peach Picking]

Reservations open on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

We offer two great plans: a value-packed Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Peach set, and an All-You-Can-Eat Peach only plan.
Peach picking is very popular every year! Come with family or friends to make summer memories this year.

Reservations are required during the season. Please book at least three days before your preferred experience date.

[ Peach Picking Details ]
■Period
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025
*Dates may shift depending on weather and peach growing conditions.

■Check-in times
12 sessions per day (6 morning / 6 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=
We generally cannot accept reservations at or after 14:30. Please book with plenty of time.
Arrive at the reception location (Toyooka Tabi Jikan) so you are not late for your reservation.
If you are late for your reserved time, we may not be able to accommodate you.

■Plans (tax included)
[Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Set Plan] Please reserve in advance.
Pick 2 peaches + All-you-can-eat 2,500 yen

[All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan] Please reserve in advance.
(Standing) 20 minutes all-you-can-eat 1,500 yen

*Peach picking includes admission to the orchard and the experience fee.
*Guests choosing the All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan may not enter the peach orchard.
*All plans above are a flat rate for ages 4 and up.
Children aged 3 and under cannot pick peaches but may join the all-you-can-eat for free.

■Flow on the day (Duration: about 1 hour)
[Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Set Plan] *Reservation required

① Check-in and payment (Toyooka Tabi Jikan)
↓
② Peach picking experience (move to orchard) *Please travel by private car
↓
③ All-you-can-eat (standing) 20 minutes (dedicated all-you-can-eat area at the Roadside Station Toyooka Marche)

=Notes=
◎All transfers are by private car. You will receive a map to the orchard at check-in.

◎Depending on congestion, steps ② and ③ may be swapped.

◎You will proceed to the orchard or the all-you-can-eat area immediately after check-in.
(Please refrain from visiting other sightseeing spots after check-in.)

◎Depending on weather and orchard conditions, picking may be replaced by a souvenir option (the grower will pre-pick peaches in the orchard and hand them to you).

◎Please allow about 60 minutes from the picking experience to the end of the all-you-can-eat.

[All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan] *Reservation required

① Check-in and payment (Roadside Station Toyooka Marche Tourist Information Center or Toyooka Tabi Jikan, Toyooka Village Tourism Association)
↓
② All-you-can-eat (standing) 20 minutes (dedicated all-you-can-eat area at the Roadside Station Toyooka Marche)

=Notes=
◎Guests choosing the All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan may not enter the peach orchard.

Please check in and pay at the Toyooka Marche Tourist Information Center.

◎The all-you-can-eat ends when the day’s peaches run out.

■Requests
Peaches are delicate. Whether on the tree or for all-you-can-eat, please avoid pressing them hard.

■Meeting place / Contact
Toyooka Tabi Jikan (Toyooka Village Tourism Association) Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
12407 Kamii, Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano 399-3202, Japan
TEL: 0265-49-3395 Email: toyotabi@vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp

Because this facility is new, entering the above address into car navigation systems may direct you to the wrong place. For car navigation, set the destination to Toyooka Village Central Nursery School or Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche. On Google Maps, search for Toyooka Tabi Jikan.

■How to reserve
Reservations are given priority. We recommend booking in advance.

・Phone reservations
0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

・Web reservations
Reservations start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 21, 2025

[Toyooka Village Tourism Association Homepage – 2025 Peach Picking]
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/
*Use the web reservation link above to make web reservations.

[Cancellations]
No cancellation fee is charged even on the day, but please be sure to contact us if you cancel.

On Sunday, June 22nd, "Bamboo Shoot Festival" will be Held in in Yamanouchi, Roadside Station North Shinshu.

You can enjoy various events such as free bamboo shoot soup made with plenty of Nemagari bamboo from Shiga Highlands, sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa, and limited menu offerings at the Shokudo at the Roadside Station. 

Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10 a.m. ~
(1) Bamboo shoot soup provided free of charge ✨ (limited quantity)
(2) Started 🍚 sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa
(3) At the Shokudo at the Roadside Station, a special okowa set will be offered in a limited quantity of ✨ 20 meals! !️
(4) Nemagari bamboo is sold at the Direct sales! !️

* Please note that the number of all items is Thereare.

Please come and visit us 🚗

The crystal-clear water flowing from the wasabi fields of Azumino
Fed abundantly by groundwater from the Northern Alps, this water is pure and transparent.
When you touch it, it feels cool and refreshing — very pleasant 😁

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino
Katori Shrine stands quietly amid the rice fields of Azumino, with the graceful ridgeline of the Northern Alps stretching behind it.
The mountain, shaped like Mt. Fuji, is Mt. Ariake, also called Shinano Fuji.
Today, temperatures in Azumino rose nearly to a scorching summer level as the area soaked up strong sunlight.

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino
Katori Shrine sits in the heart of the countryside, with the beautiful ridgeline of the Northern Alps unfolding behind it.
The mountain with a Fuji-like silhouette is Mt. Ariake, known as "Shinano Fuji."
Today in Azumino the temperature climbed close to a heatwave level, and the landscape was bathed in summer sunlight.

Shinshu salmon raised using groundwater from the Northern Alps
There are trout farms scattered throughout Azumino
We were blessed with fine weather today, and it looks set to become a hot day…

Isemiya Shrine standing amid rice fields
I could see the Northern Alps toward Hakuba, but clouds rose around Mount Ariake
It already feels like early summer in Azumino

Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" is set in Togakushi! You can also see it at ABEMA, so please take a look! The ninjas in the photo are also 、、、

Chogatake as seen from Azumino
A snow pattern has appeared just below its summit
Unlike the Jonenbo pattern on Mt. Jonen, the snow pattern on Chogatake is a positive type (the remaining snow appears white)
True to the mountain’s name, a white butterfly seems to emerge
See if you can spot it

BNK48's 19th single "Colorcon Wink" has been Open to the public!

What! What! The shooting location this time is Yamanouchi Town 🎥✨️
In the Open to the public MV, the familiar scenery looks 💖 more sparkling than usual
Despite the hard schedule, the children of the members were too 🫠💜 cute with smiles Anytime
Please watch the MV from BNK48's official YouTube many and come Yamanouchi Town to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
https://www.youtube.com/@BNK48OfficialYouTube

【The 20th Rose Festival】The weather was very nice today and the roses were shining!
Roux show by MIHARU was held in today, and it was a cute and fun show that made me ♪ smile
There is only one day left for the Rose Festival.

Tomorrow is a juggling variety show by Yuta Wasshoi!
Please come and visit us ♪

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!
Events Information Summary

★Instagram post campaigns
Subject Subjects will be given Premiums ♪ to those who post with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"

Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Application procedure: (1) Follow the Sakaki Town Tourist Association Instagram Account
　　　　　(2) Shooting inside the Rose Festival venue
　　　　　(3) Posted with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"

★ Limited to the venue! Real Stamp Rally
Find the real Stamps installed in the Rose Festival venue, and if you can put all the Stamps on the designated mount, apply! 20 people will be selected by lottery to receive ♪ Nezukon goods

Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Location: Held in Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park

★ Oyster Gourmet and Tourism Digital Stamp Rally
After purchasing products at Stalls stores and participating stores in the Sakaki Town, Festival Premiums ♪ Event Plaza bara, scan the QR code installed in the store, collect a total of 3 digital Stamp, and enter. ♪

Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 30 (Mon)
Held in location, etc.: Rose Festival Event Plaza Stalls & participating stores in Sakaki Town

★ Rose Haiku Contest
Let's ♪ enjoy the Rose Festival and recite a haiku with the theme of "roses" Fill in the haiku on the designated Festival sheet and post it to the "Haiku Post" set up in the Rose Festival venue to apply!　　　Winners will receive a certificate and a commemorative gift ♪

Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Details of awards: 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 2 Children's Awards, 10 winners, 15 people in total

★ Sakaki Inn Hometown History Walking Guided Tour
Let's ♪ take a walk around the Bara Festival venue and enjoy the scenery of the Chikuma River and other places while experiencing the history of Sakajo

Held in dates: May 25 (Sun), June 1 (Sun), June 8 (Sun)
Time: 10 a.m. ~ (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Meeting place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park (Rose Festival Event Plaza)
Planning: Sakaki Inn Fureai Guide Association
Reservations accepted: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum ☎0268-82-4193 * Reservations can also be made at Festival general Information Center. OK on the day of the event!

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!

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★ "TOM & KOMOTA" Monkey Performance
As the only monkey in Nagano Prefecture, the duo "TOM & KOMOTA" is active mainly in the prefecture. 10 minutes of laughter, impression, and cuteness!

Held in days, etc.: During the rose Festival period, performances of about 10 minutes at a time will be held multiple times a day * There are if the performance is canceled due to rain or the physical condition of the monkey.
Held in Location: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

★ Roux Show by MIHARU
With the motto of "the magic of smiling", MIHARU conducts Roux shows all over the country. The Roux performance made while singing cute Roux art is a must see. Roux will be made to songs, dances, fun music and talksPlease ♪ enjoy the show that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, especially children!

Held in: Saturday, June 7
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

★ Juggling variety show by "Wasshoi Yu~ta"
Mainly active throughout Japan with a "juggling crown show" that incorporates magic, pantomime, etc. based on high juggling techniques, a ♪ variety of ad-libs cultivated over many years on the streets in Japan and overseas, and a show that values a live feeling, can be enjoyed beyond the barriers of generations and languages!

Held in: Sunday, June 8
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~　
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

[That's why it's 🍦🍎 open]

The ice cream shop "Yote Kassaiya" at the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi, which used to have a good night in winter, has been open 🍨 since April 26

The sundae topped with a sauce made with plenty of Locally Produced fruit and the Monkey Sundae topped with Soba cookies made with Local Soba flour are popular 🐵🍦
Seasonal soft serve ice cream has a different 🍦 flavor depending on the time of year
It is said that 🍓🍑 peaches are next to strawberries

It's going to be hot from now on, so come on! !️ !️ !️

* Therefore, what is Kashai ... In the dialect of the Hokushin region of Nagano Prefecture, stop by! It means

From Shinano-Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line, just a few minutes by car, we introduce Kannon Bridge, where breathtaking views of the Northern Alps unfold. Flowing beneath the bridge is the Takase River, its shallows so clear you can see the riverbed. The emerald-green river drifts calmly against the snow-capped Northern Alps, a sight you can enjoy until around early July.

[Beware of ⚠️🦌 wild animals]
Yamanouchi Town is an area with a large number of wild animals.
In particular, Shiga Highlands is a habitat for antelope and deer, so you can be anywhere.
It may come out suddenly while driving, so it is recommended 🦌🚗 to drive slowly at night³₃

You may be surprised to see an antelope that is more than 1 meter long, but antelopes are not animals that can harm people. Most of the time, when they see people, they go 😊 back to the mountains
If you see one, keep an eye on it 🦌

National Route No. 292 Shiga-Kusatsu Road (including from Manza Sanjiro on the Gunma Prefecture side to Tenguyama Gate), which had been closed, was lifted on May 22 and became 🚙 passable

Along with this, we have 🚎 started operating the express bus "Kusatsu Hot spring Line ♨️"
It is ♨️🚌🚌 ♨️🐒 a dream pass crossing route where you can go around the prefecture from Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village to Kusatsu
Use 🚍 by all means if you are not confident in driving or if you come by public transportation

* It does not pass through Yudanaka Station.
* Delays and cancellations may occur due to road conditions, traffic conditions, etc.
https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/express/summer/shigakogen/

【 Let's 🚲 travel by e-bike】
You can 🚲💨 rent an e-bike at the Yamanouchi Information Center in front of Yudanaka Station

●E-bike rental Use hours: 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
●Use fee: 2 hours / 2,000 yen 3 hours / 2,500 yen 4 hours / 3,000 yen 1 day / 4,000 yen
●Regular holiday: Open all year *Temporary closure
Thereare are limited, so you can make a reservation in advance! !️
📞Contact 0269-38-9100 ☎