Nakasendo partial road closure Currently, part of Nakasendo Road is closed or cautioned. Signs, ropes, and detours have been installed, so please be careful of your step. (1) Collapse of the bridge between Magoro ~ Magoro Pass If you are walking from Magome to Tsumago, go past the Horseback Riding Observation decks in Magome and follow Prefectural Road No. 7 and turn right at the information board of the old Nakasendo Road. If you go to the left at the "Y-junction" after that, you will see a wooden bridge that has half collapsed. Currently, the Nakatsugawa City Tourism Division has installed ropes and fences, but please be careful when you pass. (2) Downhill valley (see map above) There are detours in the downward valley on the back side of private houses. If you walk from the direction of Tsumagoro (3) Tsumago juku entrance (No. 3 parking lot side) ~ Between Tsumago Car Station * Both cars are closed and pedestrians can pass.

On this day, the gluttonous Kasai visited a Japanese confectionery shop that I had been interested in for a long time! It is "Koshido" in Suehiro, Suwa City. We interviewed President Kurita about his story. It is a long-established Japanese confectionery store that has been in business for 99 years since 1925 (Taisho 14)!! The current president seems to be the third generation. It just so happened that five days before I visited, a Local newspaper published an article saying that the hanging paper and stickers of Koshido's Standard products were designed by students of the Local Suwa Industrial High School. Even in the midst of history, I was fascinated by such a flexible place, and I made an appointment. According to the president, there used to be 60~70 stores in the Suwa City Confectionery Association, and there were Member stores stores in the city alone, but now there are only 17 stores. I wanted to pass on to future generations the culture of Japanese sweets that my ancestors left behind. I myself love bean paste, and I have always liked Japanese sweets. On this day, you can enjoy Japanese sweets in all four seasons I was able to learn anew!! Sakura mochi and Kashiwa mochi in Spring, peony mochi and hagi in Ohigan, pig mochi and tsutsugayu in autumn... I would like to introduce you to very delicate and delicious Japanese sweets! ◎ Koshido 📍 Suwa City Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Suehiro 12-12-9 ☎0266-52-0920 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00 ◎Regular holiday : Closed on Wednesdays ◎ Online shop : www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/ This day, I went to Koushi-dou. It is traditional Japanese dessert shop in Suwa city. Mr. Kurita is president and craftsman at the shop. His shop started 99 years ago. He is a third-generation. In Nov, 9th, I saw article at newspaper about his shop. Suwa jitsugyou high school students designed for his product’s sticker. He told me, long time ago was 60 – 70 traditional Japanese sweets shop was here in Suwa city. But now are only 17 shops… I think I need to such great tradition to pass down to future generations!!! I didn’t know we can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets each four seasons!!! Can you believe it? It is true!!! In this autumn Dango, Inoko-mochi, Tsutsugayu. In spring, Sakura-mochi, Kashiwa-mochi and so on. I still need study about Japanese traditional sweet. I will write about each season’s Japanese traditional sweet continue from now! ◎ KOSHIDO 📍 Suehiro12-12-9, Suwa city, Nagano Pref, Japan ◎ Tel: 0266-52-0920 ◎ Business hours: 9:00 ~ 18:00 ◎ Regular holiday: Closed on Wednesdays ◎ Online shop: www.okashi-net.com/mall/koshido/

At Shinshu Togakushi, Kagami Pond. The reflection of the scenery on the water was beautiful.

November 10, 2024 From Takabocchi Highlands, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Morgenroth towards the Hodaka mountain ranges of the Northern Alps is truly spectacular! Impression by the beauty of the gradation from the base to the sky. I was able to enjoy the sunrise from Mt. Hotaka to Mt. Yarigatake.

[Events, 11/9 (Sat) Salt Road Walk Report! ] 】 This is a report on the Autumn Salt Road Walk, where you can walk and feel the history! The start is in the shrine area, Nishina Shinmei-gu Shrine. The morning was shrouded in fog, but the sky changed to cloudless and sunny in the middle of the day, and I was able to walk while looking up at the snow-capped Northern Alps. Thank you to 😍 everyone who participated Here's a quick introduction. Held in at the same time next year, so if you are interested, we would appreciate it if you could check our website in the fall. Omachi Tourism Association

【🍁 Broadcasting 🍂 the status of Autumn leaves】 In the Autumn leaves of 2024, which is late nationwide, the Autumn leaves Spot in Town City is also in full bloom about 10 days later than every year, so 🍁 please use it when 😌 visit Broadcasting 😊 the Autumn leaves coloring Information on the official website "Shinano Dai Town Navi"

Lake Nojiri is also gradually changing color! Autumn leaves are 🍁 a little late this year

Participants of the Mikane Road Walk in Nagano will wear costumes on Saturday 16th, Ueda Kokubunji ~ "Unno Yado" and "Old Tanaka Inn (Tanaka Shopping Street)" around 11:30-13:30 ~ A total of about 100 people will walk to Komoro Drum Gate. Some people take the Tanaka Station Boarding to Komoro Station. The "Golden Road" that connects the Sado Gold and Silver Mines and Edo

【Cycling Guide Tour 〜Fruit Sweets Plan〜】 Cycling to the plantation to harvest 🍎 apples We also enjoyed sweets made with harvested apples! Currently, in Toyooka Village, apple (San Fuji) harvest Period 🍎 The weather continues to be conducive to running! We look forward to your participation in the fruit sweets plan! For details of the guided tour, please check the Toyooka Travel Time Home page.

The summit of Mt. Nagamine around 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 It is a 3,000m-class Northern Alps and a sea of clouds Today I saw a beautiful view of the Northern Alps In November, the sunrise is late, and from the summit you can see the view of Morgenroth, where the Northern Alps are dyed red by the morning sun Take a breathtaking look at the changing scenery of the Northern Alps 【Mt. Nagamine Scenic Tour】 The "Mt. Nagamine Superb View Tour", where you can stay in Azumino and enjoy the superb view of the summit of Mt. Nagamine, is being held in until December 8, 2024! Please stay at Azumino and join us! <長峰山絶景ツアーのご案内> A panoramic view of the Northern Alps from Mt. Nagamine at an Elevation of 933m that only early risers can see! The Azumi Taira that spreads out below and the 3,000-meter-class Northern Alps towering in front of you are a spectacular view that can only be seen here. You can see Mt. Jonnen, the symbol of Azumino, and the Hakuba mountain ranges in the distance. Coffee time at the summit of Mt. Nagamine in the cool air of the early morning while looking at the superb view. Hand drip carefully one cup at a time. Along with the majestic scenery towering in front of you, the fresh morning air and the delicious freshly brewed coffee will slowly wake up your body and satisfy your soul. Enjoy a moment of bliss. [Fee] per person / 3,500 yen (common Fee for Adult and Children) * Tour reservations can only be made by those who Accommodation the designated Accommodations. Please inquire about the Accommodation Plan of the designated Accommodations or at the time of Accommodation. *Advance reservations are required for tours. Reservations can be made at the designated Accommodations until 20 o'clock the day before Use. * Please pay the participation fee at the front desk by the day before the date of use. [Included in the tour fee] bus fare, coffee and snacks [Minimum number of participants] 2 people [Notes] * In case of rain or bad weather, it will be canceled. (Decided around 16 p.m. on the day before the event) ・ Thereare that it feels cold because it is early in the morning. Please prepare something to wear to protect yourself from the cold. For details and Accommodations that you can participate in, please search for "Mt. Nagamine Superb View Tour"

[The yellow leaves of larch are at their peak] In Minamimaki Village, yellow leaves such as larch are at their peak season. In particular, the yellow leaves of the mountains along the Chikuma River (Hirose ~ Kaijiri) are beautiful, and you can enjoy them from the Car window while driving on National Route 141. The area around JR Saku Hirose Station, which is also known as an unexplored station, was yellowed in a nice way. However, the yellow leaf peak is surprisingly short, and it seems that the leaves will fall all at once in the future.

[Notice of the start of sales of stone-baked sweet potatoes] From around 11 o'clock tomorrow, November 4th, we will be selling "stone-baked sweet potato" during Toyooka Travel Time! Sweet potatoes purchased from farmers in the Village are served as authentic stone-baked potatoes. It will end as soon as the planned quantity for the day runs out. Please enjoy it! We plan to sell stone-baked sweet potatoes mainly on Saturdays and Sundays in the future, but Thereare may also be sold on weekdays due to purchasing conditions. [Selling price (all tax included)] ・ Yakiimo medium 200 yen ・ Yakiimo large 300 yen +50 yen with coffee ・ Comparison set of 2 varieties (with coffee) Medium + Medium 400 yen Medium + Large 500 yen Large + Large 600 yen ・ 1 baked potato 150 yen ・Coffee 100 yen ・Cappuccino 100 yen

Comet Atlas Did you know that by 10/13~10/26, the comet was seen with the "naked eye" in Japan? The gluttonous Kasai is... I was so focused on my appetite that I forgot about it. Sorry... Then, Mr. F.N., a co-photographer, provided us with a photo. It's a 🌠 very nice photo, I want to take a beautiful picture like this! And I'm happy to be born in a city where you can see such a beautiful scene! I think it's a city we can be proud of!! Don't you remember that the comet was seen from Tateishi Park? That scene in that movie!! You can see the lake, and the comet is falling... Right! It's that movie! "Your ◯" This is the model of Lake Itomori! It is also rumored to be a "sacred place" that foreign customers can visit. I received a photo of Comet Atlas of Mt. Shigane seen from Tateishi Park, so I will deliver it to you. There is a comet in all of them, so please look for them! * The brightness has been adjusted. After all, on the day of this shooting, it seems that there were many talented photographers in Tateishi Park! The lens of the camera alone is the price of one light Automobile!!!! The camera is very profound. My wife is angry with me for not using a single-lens reflex camera at all, but I will 📷 do my best every day to deliver attractive photos of Suwa to everyone * Personally, I would appreciate it if you could teach me how to operate the camera (how to shoot fireworks and comets) with the Nikon D series (7100 old Squid Mera, but I love it). ・Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Did you know, you could see the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS on Oct 13th – Oct 26th? Even on your naked eye. One of my friends gave to us this picture. Filmed by Miss F.N. It’s so beautiful, emotional and fantastic pictures. I'm so proud of my city and truly happy to be born in Suwa!!! Lake and comet, can you remind famous animation movie? I know you can. ‘Your Name’ right? She gave us some picture. I want to share to you guys these fantastic pictures. All pics show the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, please find it out!!! That day, so many cameramen were Tateishi park. One of them told her, this camera lens was about over $6500!!! That’s so amazing!!! It's deeper than it seems… I have Nikon camera (not so expensive but it is so nice camera). I have to study how to take a picture way better than before. I need skill up my technique before my wife got mad to me… Because, I hadn’t used my camera recently. Hey, I know, I need a practice over and over, right?

【Vegetable Harvesting Experience】 As of 10/31, radishes, red turnips, and squirrels can be harvested! In the vegetable harvesting experience, you can take a bag full of seasonal vegetables as much as you want! Reservations are preferred, but same-day reception is also possible. For details of the experience, please see the Toyooka Travel Time Home page.

【Kisoji Autumn Leaves Recommended Spot Summary】 There are There are Spot many Autumn leaves in the Kiso, but this time we will introduce these 8 selections! * The best time to see Autumn leaves is usually mid-October ~ early November, but it varies depending on the location and period, so please check in advance. ◆#Tsumago juku #tsumago 2159-2 Azuma, Nagiso Town, Kiso District ◆#Joshoji temple Okuwa Village, Kiso District, 831-1 Suhara · ◆#Atera Canyon #atera Nojiri, Okuwa Village, Kiso District Note: The road is completely closed until 11/7. ◆#Kaida Highlands #kaidakogen ◆#Mt. Ontake #ontake (Best time to visit Mt. Ontake 8th station: late September ~ early October) ◆#Kiso Koma Highlands #kisokomakogen Hiyoshi, Kisotown, Kiso District ◆#Kiso Lake Okukiso (Lake Okukiso) Elementary Kiso Kiso village Kiso District ◆#Narai juku #naraijuku Shiojiri City Narai juku

October 13: Early autumn, walking on the Highlands of the Asama Mountain Range This is the view from the middle of the routes from Yunomaru Highlands to Takamine Highlands. The colors of the trees had just begun, but I was fascinated by the changing appearance of the clouds rising from the mountain opposite.

Togakushi Kagami Pond Water Mirror 2024.10.27 It became a beautiful water mirror in almost no wind. Autumn leaves are in full bloom. From 8:30 in the morning, it will be a one-way street, so be careful.

【Koiji Pass】 Koiji Pass on the border of Okuwa Village and Town/Village of Nagiso Town. It is 😍 a romance highway that is said to have been named after a man and a woman who fell in love across the mountain pass This time, from Okuwa Village to Nagiso Town! ↓ Head to the entrance of the pass to admire the beautiful view from the Athira Bridge, where the Atera Canyon in Okuwa Village is located. ↓ Follow the path shown in the second photo to the Observation decks You may even meet a sawa crab on the way! ↓ At the top of the pass, there is a stone monument of "Koiji Pass" and a heart-shaped "Bell of Fulfillment" There are. ↓ For the time being, please look sideways at the bell of fulfillment and climb up to the Observation decks first. If the weather is good, you can see the majestic mountains such as Komagatake. ↓ And to the bell of fulfillment! If you ring the bell after admiring the beautiful view from the observation decks, your wish will be fulfilled! 👏👏👏 ↓ After ringing the bell of fulfillment with a wish, go down the pass. ↓ What was waiting for me at the end of the descent was the superb view Spot "Kakizore Canyon" This view is a sight to 😮 behold every time It is a walking course of about 10 km from Nojiri Station through Koiji Pass to Jujikane Station. Of course, Nakasendo is also recommended, but Hiking this Koiji Pass is also recommended! !!

2024.10.22 On this day, while enduring hunger (laughs), I went to a Autumn leaves spot in the city and took a photo in order to deliver "Suwa Autumn leaves Information", which has been receiving many inquiries recently. It was sunny in the morning, but in the afternoon it became cloudy due to my bad Squid. Please forgive me... The following are my impressions of each Spot, but my personal subjectivity has been included, so I would appreciate your understanding and understanding. (1) Takashima Castle, Gokoku Shrine ⇒ Ginkgo was not colored at all, but was still lush. I have the impression that the maple has also begun to fade in color. (2) Around Suwa Lake and Lakeside Park ⇒ I have the impression that it is starting to color little by little, but I feel that it is still a long way off. (3) Katakurakan ⇒ I have the impression that the Ginkgo is gradually becoming yellowish, but I think it is still a long way off. (4) Tateishi Park ⇒ This is also the impression that it is starting to color little by little. It was raining on the 23rd, but the maximum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius. The mornings are also warm, and the maximum temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius this week, and the minimum temperature does not fall below 10 degrees Celsius. I feel that it will be later than every year! Today, I’ll update to you guys about Suwa city’s Autumn Leaves recent situation. I got some phone call about these types of inquiry. So, I went Suwa Autumn leaves spots in Oct, 22nd!!! That day’ AM was sunny, but I’m unlucky man! PM was so cloud… Please forgive me!!! *Caution: it is in my opinion please understand it! 1. Takashima Castle and Gokoku Shrine --- Gingko was so green! Just some leave was turning yellow. 2. Lake Suwa and around Kohan Park --- I think 20 - 30% was changing their leaves color to yellow and red. 3. Katakura-kan --- I think 20 - 30% Katakura-kan’s Gingko is gradually changing yellow color. 4. Tateishi Park --- I think same as Katakura-kan, Maples and Cherry blossoms are changing their leaves to red color. (20 - 30%) Yesterday was rainy in Suwa. But it was 74 degrees Fahrenheit!!! It wasn’t cold, it’s so crazy… Usually in Suwa around November, it is supposed to be under 59 degrees Fahrenheit. I think Suwa Autumn leaves are delay for more than a week compare to usual year.

The 13th Azumino Kami Bamboo Lantern (Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Kami Akari) 2024 / 6 days Held in Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 December 6 (Fri) - 8 (Sun) 16:00~20:00 (all days) Hotaka Shrine (about 5 minutes walk from Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line) Enjoy the gentle atmosphere of Hotaka Shrine, which is decorated with about 10,000 bamboo lanterns Anyone can participate in the lighting at 4 p.m. Bring your own with a long picture lighter Live performances at Kagura-den, Kitchen Car and booths are lined up at Minami-Shinen [Azumino Terasu], and a special stage of Hodaka dolls of traditional culture is displayed at Kitajin-en *Admission is free *Car parking is limited, so please come by public transportation

Oyayu Hot Spring Joint Stock Company has opened to the public "Suwa Taisha Navi" for foreign visitors to Japan and tourists in Japan. This app is a hands-on app exclusively within Suwa Grand Shrine and supports four languages: English, Chinese (traditional), French, and Japanese, and introduces the highlights of the four Suwa Grand Shrine shrines. The navigator will feature "Princess Suwa", an official character of Suwa City, and will introduce you to 84 places of monuments and buildings in total. If you download the app and launch it locally, you can listen to the explanation, and the part where you heard the explanation will be marked with a fan. I think ♪ it will be a memory of your trip The Shinyu Onsen L.P. started to service for about Suwa Taisha Navigate application for foreign visitor and domestic tourist. This application deal with Japanese, Chinese (Traditional Chinese), French and English. It introduces for four shrines (Honmiya, Maemiya, Harumiya, Akimiya). The navigator is for Suwa city’s accreditation character Princess Suwa!!! She explains for all four shrines about 84 monuments and buildings. First, you download to application and then you got to Suwa Taisha’s any four shrines. Finally, put on GPS, then go to spot, it will be starting to explain it by Princess Suwa! Also, after explained spots, it shows marked by Japanese hand fan stamp. It’s good trip memories for you about Suwa and Suwa Taisha, right? Please try it out!!!

Nishiki no Yuchi Honya "Asama Hot Spring" has been boiling for 1300 years in the Castle Town of Matsumoto City. Hot spring resort is Thereare a local bookstore. Nishiki-no-yu is called "spring water that promotes beautiful skin" and can be expected to have an outstanding skin-beautifying effect. A multi-course meal made with plenty of seasonal ingredients from Shinshu. A pure Japanese-style Inside the museum with a view of the proud Garden and the Northern Alps. We hope that you will take a break from your daily life and slowly fill your heart with the time you spend at the "local bookstore". Number of rooms Japanese-style rooms: 25 Founded: 1905 Group Acceptance Other Free Wi-Fi Separate smoke (smoking area: indoor) Address 浅間Hot Spring 3-14-6 Car parking 25 Nearest bus stop Asama Hot Spring TEL　0263-46-2332 FAX 0263-46-4665 Cashless payment: Credit card payment (Visa, Master, JCB), smartphone payment (PayPay)

Nagano Prefecture, Yunomaru Highlands, Ikenohira Marsh Walk I was able to see the clouds rising up close during a walk on the Highlands in early autumn. It was as powerful as if there was and fire. Yellow-colored trees, white clouds, and a refreshing blue sky! I think ♪ the Highlands are amazing

2024.10.05 Kamisuwa Highway Machiariki Drinking On this day, there was 🍶 a big Events in the city of Suwa, "Kamisuwa Highway Town Aruki Swallowing Aruki". From Kamisuwa Station, within a 1km walk along National Route 20, Suwa's Famous Sake Brewery Gozo is lined up, and for this Events, we made it a pedestrian paradise to the traffic light in Suwa 2-chome ~ Motomachi. The members of Suwa's Gozo served the famous sake 🍶 that they served with confidence. This year, Japanese cypress became an Events where you can enjoy famous sake with the Aroma of Japanese cypress. The tickets were limited to 3,000 and were so popular that they were sold out on 9/30!! Since last year, the number of Snacks stalls restaurants in the Local has increased, and there have been stalls by people in the neighboring area!! On the day of the event, I was a little worried about the weather, but at 11:00 a.m., when the ticket was exchanged, the exchange place was crowded, and the city began to be crowded toward the start of the pedestrian paradise at 12:00, and at 13:00, the start time, there was a line in front of Gozo for the brand I was looking for!! At the opening, after greetings from the mayor of Suwa City City and the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Standard "Wood Usage" in Suwa was cut into the mouth. After that, the woodcutters walked along the Along the road and responded to requests until 🎶 around 17:00 at the end. From 14:00, Local dancers enlivened the venue. It was impressive that the audience was dancing with them and seemed to be having a lot of fun. There was also a large line of stalls, yakitori, eel, karaage, bandit grilling, chicken wings, Ghibier dishes, skewers, apple candy, bento shops, french fries, grilled Soba noodles, etc. Not only Sake, but also the Snacks stalls here were also very successful! Drinking delicious Sake and touching delicious Local dishes and Snacks will naturally make you 🎶 smile. I was able to meet the smiles of many people! Thank you very much. And what surprised me was the small number of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat. Held in, I picked up trash at Kamisuwa Station ~ the back of the venue just before the end, but it seems that there was not much trash on the street. I think it was the result of everyone who participated sorting and throwing it away. As I walked around with the bag, I said, "If you have trash, please put it in this bag!" and several people who came to the venue said, "Wow, that's amazing! Do you even collect trash? Thank you very much." I was so tired that I was called out! I was 😢 very happy Next time, all the staff will continue to devote themselves to ensuring that the customers who come to the event are satisfied and fun, that the local people can understand and cooperate, and that the city of Suwa can be revitalized.

　On this day, the gluttonous Kasai suppressed his appetite and visited PM Office A Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Suwa.　This is the Traditional Japanese straw raincoat company of that famous and cute Suwa City official character "Princess Suwa"!　On the day of the event, Mr. Yamaoka showed us around the factory and company. PMOA is the only hobby manufacturer in Nagano Prefecture headquartered in Suwa City!! We used to manufacture plastic molds, Automobile, and camera parts, but in the midst of the Lehman shock, the president wondered if it was possible to develop our business using our current technology Squid? At that time, a boom in hobbies (plastic models, figures, etc.), which is one of the Akihabara cultures, had arrived.　Therefore, he thought that the company's technology could be developed, and made a plastic model of "Takashima Castle", which has long been loved by the people of Suwa City, which seems to be the beginning of PMOA's building plastic model manufacturing! The company has about 40 employees, mainly uses plastic molds, and is Famous not only figures, but also lures used for fishing, rotating Car lights, plastic parts from manufacturers, signboard printing, car wrapping, etc!!　We also wrap cars for official cars in Suwa City.　There is also a Car of Suwa princess car wrapping!!　Some of you may have seen it.　It seems that it also supports car wrapping for individuals, so if you want only one Car, car wrapping is recommended!! 　 Currently, we have our own factory next to the Chino Plant, available our strength is that we can provide feedback on Information at the production stage very yen smoothly and respond quickly! The company's slogan is "Make the streets of Japan cute and energetic!" "It was a company that will continue to produce various products such as cute figures and cool plastic models! ※ Factory Visiting the site tour Date & Time : Every Friday 13:30 ~ Travel time : 1 hour 30 minutes 　　　Number of people : 2~20 people 　　　Elementary school students and younger: Free 　　　Junior high school students and older: 1,000 yen ◎ Please Phone at least one week in advance ⇒ 0266-78-6481 (Mr. Harada and Mr. Arai) Today, I went to Pro. Mold Office A Co., Ltd. They produced Suwa city’s official character Suwa-Hime (Princess Suwa). And they can vehicle wrap. The day, Mis. Yamaoka take around their company tour. Their headquarter is located in Suwa city. They are making figures, plastic item, signboards and vehicle wrap and so on… They are only one hobby maker in our Nagano Pref. Before Lehman Shock, they were making car parts and camera parts. But after that, it was so hard time to get orders… But the president thought “Our technique can be used for figure!’’ Then they made the Takashima Castle first. That was a beginning!!! There are about 40 employees. They are making fishing lure, bicycle’s light parts, also signboard print and vehicle wrap. Not only business car if you want wrap your car, they can wrap it. It will be the only one in the world!!! How awesome it is!!! Now they have Chino office also own factory is next to the office. It is smooth to feedback, if they got problems. That’s is strong point it! Their company’s keyword is “Making Japanese cities cute and energetic!!!” That’s so cool! They will keep producing new figure or plastic models!!! ※ Factory tour Date & Time: Every Friday 13:30 ~ Travel time : 1 hour 30 minutes 　　　 Number of people : 2~20 people 　　　 Elementary school students and younger: Free 　　　 Junior high school students and older: 1,000 yen ◎ Please call us at least one week in advance ⇒ 0266-78-6481 (Harada-san and Arai-san)

Cycling around the Village, I took 🚲 pictures of the autumn scenery On sunny days, the ears of rice before harvesting shine golden 🌾 On the opposite bank of the Tenryu River is the Central Alps. Mt. Soragi and Mt. Minamikomagatake are all famous peaks over ⛰️ 2800m And autumn fruit apples 🍎 Shinano Gold was fruiting in the air. Toyooka Travel Time offers bicycle rentals and Cycling Guide Tours. We can also attend to rental bicycle customers and guide them to scenic places and easy-to-run courses! For details, please see the Toyooka Travel Time Home page.

October 13, 2024 In the Hira Marsh of the pond of Yunomaru Highlands, Nagano Prefecture I was fascinated by the reflection in the Kagami Pond. It was a walk in the marshland after climbing Mt. Kashino in the morning. Autumn leaves and reflections are satisfying!

Asama Hot Spring New Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival On November 2 (Sat) and 3 (Sun), the Annual event "The 18th Asama Hot Spring New Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival" will be Held in at Asama Hot Spring. It will be held for two days with the participation of everyone who is proud of making Soba in the Matsumoto area. It is a Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival where you can taste the new Soba (buckwheat noodles) harvested for the first time this year. In addition to Soba noodles, there are also available booths for product exhibitions, famous confectionery from Asama Hot Spring, and Fresh fruits and vegetables For sale of bandit grilling and beer. In addition, we will distribute a "Day-use Hot Spring discount ticket (100 yen)". Use 5 sponsored inns and facilities can usually be used at a low price.　 Spend an autumn day at Asama Hot Spring. We look forward to seeing you. Period: November 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun) Time: 2nd (Sat) 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. 　　　　　3rd (Sun) 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. Venue: Asama Hot Spring Plaza (commonly known as Hot Plaza Asama) Main events ◆ New Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival 5 booths ◆ Hometown product exhibition 12 booths 　　　　　◆5 Hot Spring baths ◆Outdoor concerts 10 groups　 Transportation Alpico Kotsu Asama Hot Spring Line End point Asama Hot Spring bus stop in front of you 　　　　　If you are driving your own Car, please follow the instructions of the attendant. For inquiries, please contact: Asama Hot Spring New Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival Executive Committee (within the Asama Hot Spring Tourist Association) 　　　　　　TEL:0263-46-1800 FAX:0263-46-0200 　　　　　　E-mail: asama-spa@po.mcci.or.jp

【Vegetable Harvesting Experience】 We enjoyed 😊 harvesting Sweet potatoes, Green peppers, eggplants, and peanuts In the vegetable harvesting experience, you can take a bag full of seasonal vegetables as much as you want! Reservations are preferred, but same-day reception is also possible! As of October 14, Sweet potatoes, burdock roots, radishes, komatsuna, etc. can be harvested. For details of the experience, please check the Toyooka Travel Time Home page!

まだまだ、残暑が残る異常な感じですが。。。 僕が幼少の頃は、諏訪湖の花火(8/15)が過ぎるともう寒くもなり秋を感じる諏訪でしたが、今日も何故か最高気温３０℃。。。 🥵 暑い日が続きます。 少し早いですが、食いしん坊河西の“食欲の秋”を我慢して、皆さんに諏訪の紅葉をご紹介させて頂こうと思います。 諏訪は、盆地もあり諏訪湖は山々に囲まれている都市です。 紅葉も、色んな種類の木々があり、同じ赤でも違った色を魅せてくれるのでが、紅葉の醍醐味ですね!!! イチョウも多く、“黄葉”なんて呼ばれてもおります。 諏訪湖の近く、千人風呂で有名な片倉館には、イチョウがあり、とても美しく黄葉が楽しめます。 霧ヶ峰では、ススキが皆様を迎えてくれます。 また、霧ヶ峰高原などの高原地帯も涼しくなると空気が澄んできますので、南アルプスや、北アルプス、中央アルプス、富士山、八ヶ岳など、名だたる山々が望めるのが霧ヶ峰の霧鐘塔や、薙鎌神社がオススメです🏔 是非皆さん、紅葉を観に諏訪にお越し下さい！ 是非、皆さんのオススメの諏訪の紅葉スポットを教えて下さい！ Instagramで #visitsuwaautumn で投稿して頂けると嬉しいです!!! It’s still hot in here Suwa city. It is abnormal!!! When I was child, after Lake Suwa’s firework festival gradually to change to autumn. But, today is still 30 Celsius… Hopefully, autumn should come soon!!! I’ll introduce to Suwa’s autumn leaves. The Suwa city is basin surrounded by mountains. We have so many kinds of trees. So, you can see many kinds of autumn leaves red color. Do you know what color will be change ginkgo leaf? It will be change to green to yellow. You can see ginkgo trees autumn leaves! It is also beautiful!!! Near the Lake Suwa, we have Katakura-kan(they are famous for building and hot spring) they have gingko tree and maple. You’ll see red(maple) and yellow(ginkgo) color harmony with historical building. How awesome spot it is!!! At the Kirigamine, you’ll see Japanese pampas grass all over the place. That’s seasonal tradition. At the Mushou tower or Nagikama shrine, you are going to see fantastic view. You may see Northern alps, Central alps, Southern alps, Yatsugatake peaks and Mt, Fuji!!! Can you believe that??? Trust me! “Seeing is Believing” If it is sunny, you’ll see all these mountains 360-degree view!!! I recommend to Mushou tower or Nagikama Shrine. Please come to see autumn leaves in Suwa. And tell me your favorite autumn leaves spot in Suwa. Then put #visitsuwaautumn to post to Instagram!!!