【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/

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/
・ Rental kominka inn "Nagare"

Renovated a 100-year-old kominka,
"nagare" is a inn kominka rental building limited to one group per day.

"Nagare" is a place of vast and beautiful Nature,
Living in the Satoyama that is close to the seasons remains,
A small inn in a quiet place.

In a unique and special space in Inadani Valley,
Enjoy the gentle passage of time.

Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 050-3576-2440
Website:https://nagare.cc/

Wakamasu Bread 🥖 @wakamasu_bakery (Instagram)

A regular customer visited Wakamasu Bakery, a shop that he frequents.　From grandfather to father to the current owner, it has been a bakery for three generations, moving from the shop in Ina at the time of its founding to Suwa, and has been running for a total of 99 years!
　Now, he is making bread 🍞 with his father and the owner of the shop The shop started with the owner's great-grandfather's generation, There is a Wakamasu Bread is Ina, and the shop is related to the soul food "milk bread" of Nagano Prefecture!!
　Thereare the pops in the store include product descriptions and details such as "domestic wheat" and "unroasted sugar sudakito" (100% sugarcane sugar, which is rich in minerals)! The "Milk Ball" that the regulars love is also famous, and it seems 🥖 that there are many regulars who ask for this much
・ A popular product from the past, "Milk Ball" with milk cream in soft French bread
・ The owner's recommendation, "cream bread" with plenty of homemade custard cream
・ Recent popular product, "Croque Monsieur" sandwiched between homemade béchamel sauce, ham, and cheese
・ 4 types of sandwiches and 2 types of cooked bread are available.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan-dori, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Home page : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/

Regular customer addicted to Wakamasu Bakery’s Milk Ball! Owner’s Great-grandfather began Wakamasu bakery in Ina. Wakamasu bakery was established 99 years ago. After that, his son (owner’s grandfather) moved to current location in Suwa city. Today, owner and her father making a bread.
This is just between you and me! Actually, Wakamasu Bread related to Gyu-nyu Pan(Milk cream Bread).
Now a day, owner using domestic wheat and Sudaki Tou (Japanese sugar, it has so much mineral). She particular about for raw materials.
These are regular selling list.
・Regular customer want to Milk Ball.
・Owner's recommendation is Cream bread with homemade custard cream.
・Recent trending item is croque monsieur with homemade béchamel sauce and ham and cheese.
・Four kinds of sandwiches and two kinds of cooked breads.

◎ Wakamasu bread
📍 4-11-10 Kogan Street, Suwa City
☎ 0266-52-3488
◎ Business hours: 8:00 ~ 16:00
◎ Business days : Thursday, Friday, Saturday
◎ Homepage : https://www.instagram.com/wakamasu_bakery/

📍 Nakasendo

This is ❄ the Scene of the Nakasendo of 2025.1.8 (馬籠峠~Tsumago)

1-3: Magoro Pass
4: Ichiseki Tochi Stand Tea House
5: Entrance to the pass
6-10: Male Waterfall Female Waterfall
11: Kooshinzuka-mae

Thereare snow ❄ cover
If you are walking on the Nakasendo Road, please prepare sufficient winter equipment such as snow boots, gloves, knitted hats, socks, etc.
In particular, mountain passes, male waterfalls, and female waterfalls require caution of ⚠ snow and freezing

📍 Momosuke Bridge and shopping street in front of the station

The Taosuke Bridge is a symbolic bridge ✨ in Nagiso that students and residents of Sunan High School in Local regularly Use
The snow-covered Momosuke Bridge is powerful and cool.

With the snow that has been falling since last night, the whole towns is a silver world!
Fun the ❄ winter scenery

Stickers and magnets are also popular 💖
As I briefly introduced in Stories before, there are other tourism bureau original goods besides long sleeves and washcloths!
The first and second photos are stickers! And the third one is a magnet!
There are people who have conquered all types, those who have arranged each theme, and those who are chosen by their favorite colors and patterns, and it is fun to choose from several types. 🐒🍎♨️⛷
Perfect not only for yourself but also for small Souvenirs! ！
https://www.info-yamanouchi.net/2024/12/04/%e8%a6%b3%e5%85%89%e5%b1%80%e3%81%ae%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b8%e3%83%8a%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b0%e3%83%83%e3%82%ba%e3%81%8c%e5%ae%8c%e6%88%90%e3%81%97%e3%81%be%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f/

We are looking for entries for the Winter Triathlon to be Held in in Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture in March 2025! ⛷️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Today, I'm going to tell you what to wear for winter triathlon cross-country skiing! There are many people who want to participate in competitions but are wondering what kind of clothes to wear. You may be wondering how it differs from going to a ski resort.
When cross-country skiing, it's best to wear lighter clothes than when skiing at the ski resort! It is a good idea to choose clothing that is easy to move around and easy to put on and take off. When I participated for the first time, I went in ski clothes, but as soon as I moved, I got hot and my clothes got wet with sweat. Therefore, it is essential to wear quick-drying innerwear so that you don't sweat cold! ✨ (The third photo is from when I went in ski clothes (laughs))
Details are also included in the photo, so please refer to it! Please prepare well before the competition and enjoy 🏅💪 it comfortably
Whether you want to give it a try or are still unsure, why not experience the charm of winter triathlon and dive into a new world of sports? 🏅
Click here to enter ↓
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289

Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support this 🎍 year
By the way, many New Year's cards have been received from all over the country to the mascot character "Minafuku" of Minamimaki VillageThank 📮 you Minafuku, I 🤗 am ♪ very happy
It will continue to haunt from time to time, so please 🫡 support it

The highway bus "Snow Story" connecting Shiga Highlands and Tokyo Station started operation on 🚍 December 20

Independent 3-row Reclining seats 🐑💤 in the Car for a good night's sleep

Shiga Highlands ~ Tokyo Station is 8,000 yen, Yudanaka Station ~ Tokyo Station is 7,000 yen, and reservations are limited to "Highway Bus Net" operated by JR Bus.

The operation period is from December 20, 2024 (Friday) ~ March 16, 2025 (Sunday), depending on 🐒 the operation date calendar

For details, please visit the Nagano Electric Railway website.

Did you know that you can reserve a seat on the Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express Yukemuri? 🚃
Enjoy your trip safely and securely with 🌏 plenty of time

For inquiries, please contact Nagano Electric Railway Customer Support Center: 📞026-248-6000

Ryuo's free shuttle bus ⇔ Yudanaka Station will operate 🚍 from Saturday, December 21, 2024
The bus stop is in front 🚌❄🏂🎿❄ of the Yudanaka Station Information Center

In Navitime Japan Co., Ltd.'s "Analysis Results of Popular Hot Spring Destinations Visited by Foreign Tourists to Japan" released last month, Yamanouchi Town Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village ranked second in the "Top 5 Popular Hot Spring Destinations by Market for Foreign Tourists Visiting Japan: Europe and Rice Australia"! !️🐒

In addition, "Hot Spring Resorts where many tourists from Australia are staying" in the "Top 5 Ranking of Foreign Tourists Visiting Japan by Country" was also ranked second 🐨

Yamanouchi Town is popular with Sightseeing spots from all over the world, including Hot spring ♨️, ski slopes, ⛷ Jigokudani Yaen-koen 🐵, and more! !️
We look 🙇 ♀️🙈forward to seeing you there.✨️

The Tourism Bureau's original goods are now 🥳👏 on sale
We did design production + product development ✨️ with the four themes of Hot Spring, Skiing, Agricultural Products, and Monkeys that Yamanouchi Town is proud of

The concept is "Yamanouchi Retro" 🕰🎥🎞
It's a nostalgic but cute design with a retro theme!
In addition to long sleeves and washcloths, there are also magnets, stickers, sacoche and Ballpoint pens!

I would be very happy 🥰 if many people could pick it up for everyday wear and memories of your trip
It is only sold at the Yamanouchi Information Center opposite Yudanaka Station!

【Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi Regular holiday notice 🍎】

Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi We have decided to set a regular holiday during the following period.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank 🙇🏻 ♀️ you for your understanding and cooperation

●Regular holiday: Every Thursday
●Period: December 2024 to March 2025
●Subjects: The entire building including shops, Shokudo, and Agricultural products direct sales shops

* We will be open as usual on December 26th, January 6th, and March 20th.

This is the view from Yanshan Villa
First sunrise and Mt. Fuji, Morgenroth's Mt. Tsubakuro
I hope this year will be a wonderful one for you all

[The Northern Alps 🏔 beyond the snow-covered urban area]
From the end of the year to the beginning of the year, it repeatedly snowed and stopped, and ❄️ not only the mountains but also the urban area was covered Town with snow, and ⛄️ in the afternoon, the clouds that hung over the Northern Alps cleared, so I went to Town Park and took a picture. 🏔 😌
Town City Tourism 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/