Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge 2024 Held in on Sunday, September 29, 2024! 〆 Deadline Entry - Acceptance until the end of July! Use the slope of Takayama Village It is a bicycle hill climb race with a total length of over 20 km and an elevation difference of 1300 m It's a full-fledged race to run 20 kilometers up a grueling Slope. It is a cozy tournament full of regional flavor The popular eve festival is freshly made Soba noodles and tempura wine from Takayama Village The behavior after the goal is the hinobe soup of Township food Lots of delicious food! Hot spring ticket as participation prize You can take a dip in the Hot Spring and go home Battling a grueling course Loving hospitality Please bring back wonderful memories in Takayama Village For details, go to the conference Home page At the Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge

How do you do! This is the Shinshu Takayama Tourist Association. ■What is Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture? The Takayama Village is located in the northeastern part of Nagano Prefecture, about 20 Kilometers from Nagano City, There is a prefectural capital, about 50 minutes Use Train bus from JR Nagano Station, and about 20 minutes by car from the Suzaka Nagano Higashi Interchange and Obuse Smart Interchange on the Joshinetsu Automobile Expressway, and has a population of about 6,400 people (as of May 2024) Village. Takayama Village covers an area of about 17.8 kilometers from east to west, about 10.7 kilometers from north to south, and 98.56 square kilometers, and about 85% is occupied by forests and wilderness, and many of the forest areas are designated as Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. It has an inland climate with a large daily range of temperatures throughout the year, with a maximum temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in summer and an average monthly temperature below freezing in winter, and the annual precipitation is as low as about 1,000 mm. Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park The UNESCO Eco Park was launched by UNESCO with the aim of harmonizing the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems. 　Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park consists of an area spanning five towns/villages in two prefectures: Yamanouchi Town, Takayama Village (Nagano Prefecture), Nakanojo Town, Kusatsu Town, and Tsumagoi Village (Gunma Prefecture), and is located almost in the center of Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. Elevation region blessed with 2,000-meter-high mountains, majestic Nature, and abundant Hot Spring Minamoto, including the one of the most Hot Spring and snow resorts in Japan, which was the venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. 　The Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park was registered in 1980 and included part of Takayama Village from the beginning. Later, due to heightened awareness of the Nature environment, we considered expanding the area of the Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park from 2012 to 2013, expanded the "transition area" and "buffer area" in Takayama Village, and decided to make the registered area all villages, which was approved by UNESCO in 2014. ■NPO "The Most Beautiful Village in Japan" Union The NPO "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Union started in 2005 with seven towns/villages. At that time, the Period of the so-called Great Heisei Merger promoted the merger of Town/Village city, and it was becoming difficult for a small but wonderful local Minamoto and a Village with beautiful scenery to survive Period. Following the example of the "France's Most Beautiful Village" movement, which carefully selects and introduces simple and beautiful villages in France, it is an organization that started a movement that aims to become independent as the most beautiful village while protecting the landscape and culture of Japan's agricultural, mountainous, and fishing villages that can never be regained if lost. Takayama Village was recognized as a member in 2010 in recognition of three regional Minamoto: the original landscape of a mountain village with ancient weeping cherry blossoms, the nature beauty of the Matsukawa Valleys and the foothills of Mt. Kasatake, and the environmentally-friendly agricultural village landscape. ■ Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spots in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture ・8 Hot Spring Shinshu alpine Hot Spring Village Along the valley line of the Matsukawa River in the Takayama Village, there are eight Hot Spring There are: Okuyamada Hot Spring, Shichimi Hot Spring, Goshiki Hot Spring, Matsukawa Valleys Hot Spring, Yamada Hot Spring, Warabi Onsen, Koyasu Onsen, and YOU Yu Land. 　Since ancient times, it has been loved as a Hot spring resort and Hot Spring Village. ・Thunder Falls(Kaminari Falls) 　Thunder Falls (Kaminari Falls) is a spectacular waterfall with a drop of 30 meters. 　As the name suggests, the Roaring Sound and the Scene of the water streaming down are spectacular, and many tourists Visit it. 　When you walk along the promenade installed behind the waterfall, you can see the waterfall through the water curtain, so it is also known as Urami Waterfall, and you can feel its power up close. ・Yamada Ranch Yamada Ranch is a sightseeing spot where you can enjoy the Nature of Takayama Village. The 160-hectare ranch is a great place to interact with cows and other animals, which is especially popular with children. In winter, you can enjoy winter spots as a ski resort (YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park). The 13-Kilometer Takochi Tour Course is also one of the most popular. ・Kenashi Pass 　Kenashi Pass is a Representative Sightseeing spot in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture. 　It is a mountain pass that connects the Kamitakai-gun Takayama Village of Nagano Prefecture and the Azuma County Tsumagoi Village of Gunma Prefecture, and from the pass with a Elevation of 1,823 Meters, you can Unfolds a 360-degree panoramic view and overlook the majestic Nature. 　Especially in the Autumn leaves season in autumn, many tourists visit and are Fascination by its beauty. 　In addition, you can enjoy Hiking and trekking, and it is an irresistible Spot for outdoor lovers. ・Winery There are six Winery that produce wine using wine grapes produced in the Village. I will. Among them, at Shinshu Takayama Winery, you can enjoy wine Tasting and Visiting the site. Wine made from 100% grapes from Takayama Village is characterized by a mellow aroma and deep taste. It is also a great Souvenir. ・Specialty products of Takayama Village Apples, grapes, wild vegetables, and Nemagari bamboo (bamboo shoots) There are popular Specialty Products. In addition, the Nature conditions of Takayama Village are said to be close to the wine-producing regions of France "Champagne" and "Burgundy", and the wines made in Takayama Village have been highly evaluated in various wine competitions. ■Introduction of festivals and events in Takayama Village ・Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival The Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival is a cherry blossom Festival Held in every Spring. It is a Events to enjoy the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Takayama Village Village trees, which are more than 200 years old. A "Cherry Blossom Trek Tour" and a Stamp Rally are held around the five major cherry blossoms in the Village. ・Shinshu Takayama Festival The Takayama Village Town hall parking lot, which will be the venue, is illuminated by Bonfire, and dances and Japanese Drum are heard. At the climax, fireworks light up the night sky of Takayama Village. ■Tourist Information of Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will send out Recommendations so that many people can enjoy sightseeing in Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

Photo taken on ?✨ 7/13 Lavender field and sky ? I think I was ? able to take a well-balanced shot of the cityscape in the background and the hills and mountains in the distance It was early in the morning, so there were not many people and it was easy to see!

A castle in the sky that suddenly appears This is a place called ? Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture Famous for the collaboration between the sea of clouds and the castle, many people come ? to see it early in the morning Take a look at the sea of clouds, which is not often in front of you ?

Lake Sagami in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It feels like you're far away even though it's close to the Central Tokyo.

Cape Meo and Misaki in Susami Towns, Wakayama Prefecture, the sea and sky were beautiful. When a typhoon is formed over the Pacific Ocean, a powerful gassho wave can be seen.

7/6 (Sat) Star Party? On the night of Saturday, July 6th, just before Tanabata, I visited ?✨ Nature star party where Gokase School is Held in irregularly This time, Mr./Ms. star lovers gathered in Gokase Winery to enjoy ? the starry sky On this day, there were few clouds, and I was able ?? to see a sky full of stars in good weather The sky of Gokase is truly beautiful in the starry sky at sunset, and ?? I would ?✨ like to protect this charm forever and transmit it to many people

Susami Towns in Wakayama Prefecture has beautiful stars, and you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye on a clear night.

When you think of summer, you think of going to There are beach, right? The sea is very Beautiful. in summer The indigo water surface and the blue sky reflect each other. This photo was taken on the Coast of the former Taitung Government Office. The harmonious scenery of the sea and sky is a daily occurrence for residents, but a happy moment for tourists. Summer is a really wonderful season, isn't it?

Hello, I'm ? Shosenkyo Tourist Association Kakuen Peak on a cloudy day is like the clouds have descended within reach, and There are has a unique atmosphere. The weather continues to be unclear, but all the staff of the Tourist Association are full ? of energy. When you come to Shosenkyo Gorge, please visit each shop and have ? a good time

Every year, I go to Lake Notari in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture to enjoy this period This year Kiss I heard that the flowers bloom early every year so I visit about a week earlier than I did. As expected, it was not in full bloom, but the petals were vigorous and worth seeing. Above all, Impression by the blue sky Roux reflected on the surface of the lake! I visited many times and the sunniest weather ever! I came to ♪ enjoy Nature to the fullest

Ranch House - Standing in the refreshing Nishi Amagi Highlands at a Elevation of 750m It is a facility that overlooks Suruga Bay, which stands on the refreshing Nishi-Amagi Highlands at an elevation of about 750m. Please spend a refreshing time with your family and friends in Nature. ■Address 3609-1 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-55-0787

【Cycling Guide Tour ~ Night Tour 1 Night Plan & Forest Road Activity Plan ~】 On the first day, Cycling to the farm to harvest vegetables. The harvested vegetables are handed over to the BBQ specialists. Enjoy Sake in the Toyo Terrace of the inn place and enjoy an exquisite Barbecue Course dinner! On the second day, Activities were held at the Notanohira CampGround. Walk to Daimyojinbuchi (Pothole) and play in the river for Adult. After that, return to Notanohira CampGround to experience making paella. Put Many seafood in a large pot and cook it with Rice. While enjoying the exquisite paella, we had a relaxing time at the campsite. Over the course of two days, you can fully enjoy the charm of Toyooka Village's food, scenery, and activities. Toyooka Travel Time accepts applications for such tours at any time. We will create a tailor-made tour that combines the contents of Toyooka Village according to you, so please contact us! ■ Inquiries Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00)

The other day, let's discover a new walking course in the former Toyota Village area! So, I walked from Kaesa Station on the JR Iiyama Line to Ren Station. Start at 6 a.m. before it gets hot, and the air is still a little cool! While listening to the stories of the staff from and living in the Locals, we walked along the Chikuma River, in the village, and along the road surrounded by rice fields. You can also cross the new "Kasakura Hekida Bridge" and look at it from below... Fresh scenery was because it was a bridge that is usually only passed by car. On the way, I encountered a train on the Iiyama Line about three times, and I was once again impression by the compatibility of walking, railways, and scenery. A total of 3 hours of walking with breaks. Restrooms available are still available, but it looks like it will be a refreshing and pleasant course!

? Prayer for the opening of the sea and the safety of the sea The long-awaited summer has arrived ✨ At two beaches in Mikuni Town, Fukui Prefecture, a sea opening ceremony was held ? to pray for safety Use also conducts water rescue drills to protect the safety of all users, and the Bathing in the sea season is in full swing! ? Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach ・ The shallow and wide beach is Popular with Families! ・ Marine sports are popular ? ・ Held in Mikuni Fireworks Festival on 8/11 (Sun)! ⁡ Famous as a Spot to watch the sunset. ? Hamachi Beaches ・ It features beautiful sandy beaches and highly transparent seawater! You may be able to observe the fish. ・ In the vicinity, there are plenty of leisure facilities such as Echizen Matsushima Aquarium and Shibamasa World This year is expected ? to be hotter than last year You can come to cool off or play to your heart's content! Be sure ?️ to stop by the surrounding Sightseeing spots This summer, I'm coming to visit the sea of Mikuni~ ☺️ ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶ In the middle ? of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Check out our past posts!

[? Gokase Hanami 2024? Result Announcement] Thank you for waiting! !️ This is the ?? announcement of the results of "Gokase Hanami 2024" The total number of votes this time was 116 many thank ✍️✨ you Restrooms available ? your vote Now, let's get to the ??? results [? Gold Award] Mr. @gokase_pan (Josenji Temple Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Rain and Night) [? Silver Prize] Mr. @sakai_0808 (Shinsui Park cherry blossom viewing camp at night) [? Bronze Award] Mr. @niidome2110 (Josenji Temple at dusk Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)) Congratulations ㊗️?? to all the winners In addition, everyone who participated Restrooms available ?✨ applied for many By the way...... In the near future, we will be announcing a photo contest Held in on Instagram with the theme of summer Gokase, so ?? please join ? us again

【Inage Seaside Park】 Inage Seaside Park is a comprehensive park with a length of about 3 km and an area of about 83 hectares, located on the coast of Tokyo Bay, in front of Kaihin New Town. In the park, you can enjoy Japan's first artificial beach "Inage-no-hama", Chiba City flower museum, swimming pool, sports facilities, yacht harbor, and all four seasons. 〇Inage-no-hama It is the first artificial beach built in Japan to recover the sandy beach of Inage Coast that was lost due to land reclamation. Today, this sandy beach has been renovated into a white sand beach and is popular as a place of relaxation for citizens. In addition, a new "wooden deck extending to the sea" with a length of 90 meters and a width of 10 meters has appeared, so everyone can easily enjoy a walk on the Ocean. Chairs and tables are set up at the end of the wooden deck, and if you bring in drinks and snacks purchased from the Kitchen Car, you can feel like a Ocean café. It is lit up at night and you can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. 〇Inage Seaside Pool (INAPOO) A new complex pool with a retro-modern concept that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. The concept is retro-modern, which is a fusion of nostalgia and newness. In addition to the conventional pool content, we offer a variety of Activities such as large playground equipment, paid seating where you can relax more slowly, and a restaurant. In 2024, it will open on Saturday, July 13! 〇Inage Yacht Harbor A yacht harbor where you can enjoy the sea breeze with the new Central Tokyo in the background. Held in various events such as yacht experience sessions that beginners and parents and children can participate in, purse seine fishing visiting the sites, and standup paddleboarding classes. 〇Flower Museum We are currently in the process of renewing it. The atrium building and greenhouse building, which will be the center of the museum, will be renovated as Facilities where you can Fun the fusion of conventional flower and plant exhibitions and digital technology. Currently, the surrounding garden and rest building are open to the public free of charge. (As of July 1) 〇small planet CAMP＆GRILL You can enjoy sustainable glamping facilities that coexist with the Nature environment. It is equipped with safe facilities that are great for women and children who are new to the outdoors, so you can spend your time comfortably. We also offer BBQ using freshly picked ingredients from Chiba. There is also a Day trip plan that allows you to stop by casually, Restrooms available customers who come to the beach or pool can easily enjoy it as if they were stopping by a café. 〇The Surf Ocean Terrace A seaside restaurant with a view of the sea and sky. A superb view of Tokyo Bay spreads out in front of you. Fun on the seaside terrace with spacious sofas for food and drinks. You can also overlook the sea from the calm atmosphere of the store, which uses plenty of wood.

[Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park Takabocchi Highlands] ◇ Overview Takabocchi Highlands is located in the eastern part of Shiojiri City and is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. From the summit with a 360-degree view, you can fully enjoy the views of the Northern Alps, as well as Suwa Lake, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji. ◇ Seasonal highlights <Spring~Summer> It is also popular for being able to easily observe a wide variety of alpine plants such as Renge azalea, haku Mr./Ms. fuuro, and the scenery where the dairy cow is Grazing from early summer to autumn is idyllic and otherworldly. <Autumn~Winter> You can see the majestic sea of clouds from mid-October. ◇Camping-related Information and Outdoor Experiences In 2021, in response to the growing outdoor boom in recent years, the demand for workations, and the growing interest in Nature environmental protection, we have started outdoor-related projects such as Maintenance camping areas so that people who visit can enjoy them from various directions. ◆To everyone who comes to Takabocchi Highlands Cooking area and other water facilities are not provided, so please prepare your own water. (Restrooms available with Toilet facilities and vending machines for sale of water, etc.) ) ◇Basic Information ーRecommended Seasonー June (Renge azalea), June-October (cattle grazing), late October ~ December (sea of clouds) ーAddressー Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture ーAccessー Access to the Takabocchi Highlands 13km from Shiojiri IC *Closed in winter from early December ~ late April When searching with a car navigation system ※Cliff hot spring routes Please search for "Gunjokaku". (〒399-0071 6114-235 Kataoka, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Tel: 0263-58-2140) It is about 7 km from Gunjokaku, about 15 minutes. ※Higashiyama routes If "Takabocchi Highlands" is not registered, please register "Higashiyama Community Center (Tel: 0263-56-2485)" Address: 869-4 Former Shiojiri Higashiyama, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture as a guide for the entrance to Takabocchi from National Route 20. ーParking lotー Parking Lot 1 (adjacent to the grass racecourse, free) Parking Lot 2 (summit exit, free) ーToiletー There is a in the first and second parking lots. ーInquiryー 0263-88-8722 (Shiojiri City Tourism Center)

[Notice of the 100th Lake Nojiri fireworks festival Held in] When I thought that the Ume Plum Rain would not come ~ it became Ume Plum Rain ~ it was already July. Summer tradition in Shinano Town! Lake Nojiri Fireworks Festival will be held in again this year! Held in: Saturday, July 27, 2024 Launch start: 19:30 ~ (planned) *Rain or shine Venue: Lake Nojiri On the day of the event, traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue from 18:30. Please see the venue map for traffic restrictions. In addition, this year, the executive committee will not and to set up free parking around the venue. Use a paid shuttle bus runs from [Kurohime Station] and [Kurohime Plateau]. ■Paid shuttle bus information■ (1) Kurohime Station　 (2) Town Management Kurohime Plateau parking lot Scheduled to depart at any time from 16 o'clock. (The last day of Lake Nojiri departs at 21:30) Fee: 500 yen round trip (Adult junior high school students and older), free for elementary school students and younger Payment will be made at the time of boarding. ■Temporary parking lot■ (1) Use the shuttle bus at Kurohime Station 　Please Use the Town Management Kurohime Station West Exit Parking Lot. (2) Those who Use the Kurohime Plateau shuttle bus 　Please Use [Town Management Kurohime Plateau No. 1 Parking Lot]. The 100th anniversary! What kind of fireworks will be launched? ♪ Fun

Famous for "Japan's best shutter point" (?) The night on the Takabocchi Highlands is different! Take a look! This photo!! A little beauty for the scenery If you don't see it live, it's a loss! Family, friends, lovers, no matter who you go with, there is no waiting for Impression! I don't want to go anymore~

Arch of the Milky Way Shot in Tsumekizaki 2024.07.05 The three images are combined into a panorama.

If you climb the hill in the cicada rain, drenched in sweat, the green carpet Unfolds below. Train in summer colors moves energetically through it. Come on! Train-kun! Shooting location: Ato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture "Funahira Mountain"　

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Mountaineering and Trekking】Mt. Karasutake Mt. Karasudake located at the northern end of the Mulberry Nouchi district The view of the top of the mountain is 360 degrees, and you can enjoy a magnificent view. In May every year, "Azalea Festival" is Held in.

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Mountaineering and Trekking】Mt. Kabagi Towering in the center of the Mulberry Nouchi district, it is called "Shiroyama" because a mountain castle called Kabagidake Castle was built in the old days, and it is familiar to the local people. With Mt. Masugata in the east, the view is wide from north to south, west, and south, and the mountain is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and is known as a representative mountain in Mulberry.

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Mountaineering and Trekking】Mt. Masugata "Mt. Masugata" in the Mulberry Nouchi district The view of the summit is open 360 degrees, and you can see mountains such as the Aso Mountains, the Kuju Mountains, Mt. Soba, and Mt. Unzen, as well as the Valleys of the Gokase River. You can also observe the starry sky at night, but be careful because the road to the top of the mountain is steep and there are no street lights.

【Gokase Towns, Miyazaki Prefecture Mountaineering and Trekking】Mt. Gion It is said to be the birthplace of Kyushu Island, where fossils from 430 million years ago were excavated in the process of present-day Kyushu emerging from the sea and becoming land due to tectonic movements. Period when the mountains are open, you can enjoy flowers such as Akebono azalea in full bloom. Restrooms available are partly rope-based.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Sightseeing spot】五ヶ瀬Townの星空 The World Dark Sky Association announced that Gokase Towns in the class 2 starry sky. In In the town, you can see Mr./Ms.'s star with the naked eye. It is especially visible in clear winter weather. Depending on the location, it can be dangerous at night, so you need to be careful. At Gokase Nature School, "Star Parties" are held irregularly, and star lovers from outside the In the town gather.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】The Great Cypress trees of Gion This Cypress tree was veiled for a long time, but it came into the spotlight in the Gokase Towns "Regional Treasure Search" in Heisei 12. It branches into 8 branches from the middle of the large main trunk and has a characteristic shape. It is located Located inside the old cemetery and is thought to have been planted as a guardian tree.

【Miyazaki Prefecture 五ヶ瀬Town Sightseeing spot】うげの滝 There There are such a legend in "Uge no Falls". "In the old days, when I asked the Waterfall basin to lend me a bowl for celebrations and visitors, the next morning there was a bowl floating in the basin. In order to protect the water of "Uge no Falls", where such a legend remains, a water god is enshrined at the foot of the waterfall (Oharai Weir Park), and it has been carefully passed down from our ancestors as an important Water source in the Sakamoto area of Sankasho.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Lower Hara Terraced Rice Fields The lower Hara rice terraces are one of the largest in Gokase, and the terraced rice fields that have been created so vastly in the mountainous area are very rare, and the ridges draw beautiful curves to form a magnificent terraced rice field landscape. In the Uchiguchi area of Shimohara, there is a siphon, which is a valuable facilities of the Sansho irrigation canal, and the first siphon was built in the Taisho period. Today, only the piers remain, but the "siphon" built near the entrance tells the story of the rice terraces below and the achievements of our predecessors.