Azumino was pleasantly warm, but a sudden passing shower arrived… When I looked up at the sky, there was a double rainbow

Autumn colors in the satoyama and the JR Shinonoi Line The countryside of Azumino is beginning to show its colors.

Autumn colors of the Northern Alps viewed from near the No. 2 parking area at the Mitsumata trailhead Is that Choyari standing sharply in the distance…? The mountainside foliage was at its peak!!

Mayumi Pond in Fall Colors This pond lies along the Karasu River forest road heading to the Mitsumata trailhead Its name preserves the old name for Mt. Jonen, which used to be called "Mayumi-dake" Sitting at 1,170 meters, the autumn colors have descended noticeably toward the lowlands!

The Sai River flowing through Azumino receives the Hotaka River and the Takase River here. This spot is the confluence of the three rivers. Many rivers that flow down from the Northern Alps merge into a single river at this point.

Information on fireworks, illuminations, and other events in ✨ November (1) The 119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival @ebisukouenkataikai The fireworks that launches into the clear cold sky of the Shinshu on November 23 is a beauty that is a little different from the summer fireworks There are. In addition to the gorgeous fireworks, the large rings of shakudama will also color the dignified and clear late autumn night sky! 【Held in】11/23 (Sun) 【Held in time】Launch starts at 18:00 【Held in Place】West side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge Rhino River No. 2 Green Area Number of launches: Approx. 10,000 *Please see @ebisukouenkataikai for details. * Highlights ( @nagano_cvb ) have a link to the official website. (2) Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple illumination The front approach to the temple of Zenko Temple and the front of Nagano Station are fantastically colored ✨ with the light of the illumination 【Event period】11/15(Sat)~2/23/2026(Mon) 【Held in】17:00~22:00 【Venue】Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple (Nagano Station Crossing ~ Zenkoji Temple Crossing) (3) Shinshu Mukuramatsuri @michinoeki_nakajo Township, local food, obukko, Oyaki, and full of delicious gourmet food! A lot of such as natural mushroom sales, craft experiences, and gorgeous stage events! 【Held in】11/3 (Mon) 【Time】9:30~14:45 【Venue】Roadside Station Nakajo Hometown Square * Free Shuttle Bus is also available. * For details, please see the official website or official Account. (4) Shiroyama Zoo Night ZOO @johyamazoo Held in the last Night Zoo of the year in November! Events such as the Popular "Night Morumoru Line" and fun Ennichi booths such as ring throwing and shooting will be open! Enjoy Shiroyama Zoo at night, which is different from the daytime! 【Event period】 11/2 (Sun) 【Opening Hours】9:00~20:30 【Fee】Free of charge * There are some paid events. *For details, please see the official website or official Account. (5) Zenko Temple Binzuru City @binzuru_ichi Held in as a handmade market named after Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! It is a marketed where various food and craft stores are gathered, and anyone can enjoy it, such as makers, buyers, Local people, and tourists. [Held in Sunday] 11/8 (Sat) *Regular on the second Saturday of April to December Held in 【Time】10:00~15:00 【Venue】Around Zenko Temple * For details, please see the official website or official Account. #Nagano City Events #Nagano Events #Events Information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #naganocity

October 23rd Azumino, where the Northern Alps and pastoral landscapes are beautiful Today’s clear autumn sky let us see all the way to the mountains of Hakuba! The rice ears have already been completely harvested, but delicious rice will be planted again next year.

October 23rd Azumino in autumn Today the sun felt warm during the day, and a walk with views of the Northern Alps was perfect! Be careful, as mornings and evenings are cold.

Cosmos blooming in a fallow rice field The Northern Alps are turning color, and Azumino has grown chilly in the mornings and evenings.

Have you seen the Minamimaki Village logo? When I first saw it, I thought, "What is this?", but this logo actually has a meaningful design. Against a backdrop featuring Yatsugatake (Mt. Akadake, Mt. Yokodake, and Mt. Ioudake), the symbol of Minamimaki Village, and a star motif representing the beautiful night sky of Nobeyama Highlands—one of Japan’s three best stargazing spots—the village name "minamimakimura" is expressed as "mmm." I find it to be a very well-crafted logo. We would be delighted if you used this mark in various situations to help promote Minamimaki Village! Anyone may freely use it as long as they follow the usage rules. However, prior approval is required for commercial sales. For details, please see below. https://www.minamimakimura.jp/main/mmmlogo.html...

The clear air and gentle breeze make for a pleasant autumn day Morning walk in Azumino In the distance you can see Mt. Fuji of Shinano

October 18th It’s a clear autumn day in Azumino A straight sunlit road stretches toward Mt. Jōnen

The ridgeline of the Northern Alps as seen from Azumino Sky Path — 'Panorama Ginza' Traverse Hike the ridgeline from Mt. Tsubakuro to Mt. Ōtenjō, enjoying views of Mt. Yari!

Most of the rice in Azumino’s rice fields has already been harvested. A few patches still remain!! The landscape evokes the feeling of autumn. May it become delicious new rice!!

This morning’s Azumino white carpet the white buckwheat flowers nearby were blooming beautifully I’m looking forward to the day I can try them as new soba!!

"ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shinshu Oyster-Fermentation and Sweets Achieve Balance Autumn Town Walk-" Held in! First Held in in Sakaki Town! While touring the Course in the Sakaki Town of about 9 km, you can taste all the food unique to Sakaki Town at the gastronomy point along the way, and aim for the goal of Bingushiyu-sankan, which is a fascinating experience Events 🎵 In Shinshu Sakaki Town, please enjoy 🌱 a time of healing that slowly relaxes your body and mind Date: Saturday, October 18 Start time: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (25 people start every 15 minutes) Number of participants: 150 Participation fee: 5,000 yen

This is one of the photos when I went to Kamikochi. Maintenance, fascinated by the unspoiled nature on the other side of the road, I pressed the shutter. I deliberately took a dark shot so that I could convey a quiet space.

Jonen Peak, the symbol of Azumino Its pyramid-like silhouette stands out clearly from the village Today, many climbers set their sights on this summit! To savor Jonen Peak fully, stay at Jonen Hut — it’s the best choice!! From the hut’s terrace, enjoy the blissful view of the Hotaka range, including Mt. Yari Find information about Jonen Hut here https://www.mt-jonen.com//

Chōwa Town rice fields The weather is nice again today. The sun is out, but the breeze feels like autumn. This is a lovely season as the landscape begins to change with the coming autumn foliage. The rice paddies are gradually turning golden. I wonder if this year's harvest will come a little earlier...

Isemiya Shrine sits quietly amid the rice fields of Azumino. Behind it, you can see Mt. Ariake, the sacred body of Ariakeyama Shrine. The old pine standing at the shrine has a pleasing presence.

Autumn in Azumino, when the sky runs high and the horses grow fat… But the sun still blazes, and it looks like daytime will be a sweltering hot day… The relief is that mornings and evenings are cool, so nights aren’t restless!

White buckwheat flowers blooming in Azumino Can’t wait for the new soba season! Azumino’s soba is said to have firm kernels and excellent flavor, so be sure to try it when you stop by.♪ Buckwheat fields bloom here and there near HAMA Flower Park

Rice ears have turned golden in Azumino. They have become so heavy and full that the harvest looks like it could start any day!! Beyond the Hii-sama Road, Mount Jōnen rises tall. I love the scenery of Azumino.

The Northern Alps as seen from Azumino The town’s symbol, Mt. Jonen, was clearly visible I took this photo near the tourist spot Jitensha Hiroba Here, a cycling road called the Azumino Yamabiko Bicycle Path runs along the Jukkasegi irrigation canal It’s great to admire the view while riding a rental bike!!

August 8, 2025 Cycling Guided Tour – Fruit Sweets Plan On a recent tour, we cycled out to a peach orchard🚴 Guests also enjoyed peach picking and peach shaved ice! This year’s peaches were especially sweet and juicy compared with the past few years! We were delighted to hear how much everyone enjoyed the shaved ice made with peaches from Toyooka Village. Sweets are served at the local eatery Cafe & Dining en in Toyooka Village. It features a kids’ play area, so families can relax and enjoy their time. Tour details below https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/...

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 Although the country is experiencing a nationwide heatwave today, the usually cool Nobeyama Highlands has reached 28°C by noon. With the sun exceptionally strong, please take thorough measures against heat and sunburn before you come.

July 25, 2025 Pothole Tour Although the weather threatened to cancel the event, a clear blue sky appeared by the time the tour began. The sight of children repeatedly diving into the sunlit, sparkling plunge pool was especially memorable. We would be very happy if this became a wonderful summer memory for your family. Thank you very much for joining us. ✴︎About the Pothole Tour✴︎ This plan takes you deep into Toyooka Village to enjoy stream hiking and river play at one of Japan’s largest pothole sites. A guide with professional outdoor first-aid qualifications will support your experience. The tour is scheduled to run through early September. We are still accepting reservations, so please feel free to contact us. You can find tour details on the Toyooka Tabi Jikan website. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...

Azumino was hit by heavy rain. By evening the rain had stopped, and a beautiful sunset appeared.

Here you will find a world of black, gold, and dreamlike lacquer art It is called the Azumino Takahashi Setsuro Memorial Museum Setsuro Takahashi is a lacquer artist who represents the contemporary craft art scene Building on the traditional chinkin (gold inlay) technique, he created a unique lacquer art style using a method called yarigane On the grounds you can also see the former Takahashi family house from the mid-Edo period You can also enjoy a chinkin hands-on experience 😀 For details, please visit the official website http://azumino-bunka.com/facility/setsuro-museum/...

The hot days keep coming… Azumino is topping 30 degrees… On days like this, you might want to relax while gazing at a cool, clear mountain stream on the riverbed of the Nakabusa River flowing from the Northern Alps with a book you’ve been meaning to read and a cup of coffee… At the tourist information center in front of JR Oito Line Hotaka Station, borrow a cafe BOX and enjoy an Azumino picnic 😄 https://reserve.489ban.net/client/azumino-e-tabi/0/detail/850669...