【☃️Extra Powder Snow Falling❄️】 This is Omachi City on a snowy morning☃️Temperatures are below freezing, so the powder snow is piling up☃️Major roads have been cleared, but packed snow has turned everything pure white❄️Tonight, the 23rd Omachi Onsenkyo Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival will take place🎆When heading to the ski resorts or events, please watch your step😌 ⭐️Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival 2025⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90417/... ⭐️Kashimayari Ski Resort⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/kashimayari-sv/... ⭐️Jii-ga-take Ski Resort⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/jiigatake_ski/...

"Hina no Festival Yamauchi" has started 🎎 This Events, which is now in its 21st year, is an activity in which the members of the Hina no Festival Yamauchi Executive Committee spend about two months Spread the charm of the chicks! In the first Events, many chicks are displayed 🎎 at the Kaede Pavilion next to Kaede no Yu If you look closely, you will see that everyone has a different pattern of clothes, and there is a girl lying down and writing, so you will want to take your time and take a closer look! Please take a peek before taking a bath or while waiting for the Trains 👀

🌳🚲 Tour de Yatsugatake Returns 🚲🌳 After five years of planning, Tour de Yatsugatake makes a fresh start this year ✨ We look forward to your participation! 🚴‍♂️☀️ ◇◇ Highlights ◇◇ ☑️ Elevation gain 1,087 m A season-spanning hill climb race with an elevation gain of 1,087 m! ☑️ Snow-view cycling We will partially open sections normally closed in winter! Enjoy a scenic ride through birch forests and remaining snow. ☑️ Birch groves Ride alongside what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch, and take in the breathtaking scenery. ––––––––––––––––– Event Overview ––––––––––––––––– Schedule Sunday, April 13, 2025 Location Sakuhomachi, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Kogen Along Japan National Route 299 Race Category Hill climb bicycle race Course Details Full Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Mugikusa Pass (elevation 2,127 m) Distance: 20.8 km Elevation gain: 1,087 m Half Course Yume no Mori (elevation 1,040 m) to Yachiho Highland Ski Resort (elevation 1,625 m) Distance: 11.4 km Elevation gain: 585 m Registration and Check-in • Pre-event check-in (April 12) Location: Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Outdoor Exchange Plaza (tentative) ※Those who check in the day before receive a 1,000 yen discount • Same-day check-in (April 13) Location: Yume no Mori, Start Area Headquarters (tentative) ※After check-in we will direct you to parking locations. Eligibility ○ Participants must have the fitness to complete their chosen course. ○ Participants under 18 require parental consent. ○ Participants must follow event rules, traffic laws, and etiquette. ○ Participants must agree to the event regulations. Capacity 700 participants ※There are no per-category limits. How to Apply Registration period: December 21, 2024 to March 16, 2025 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Yodagiri Park Campsite \Campground information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture/ Yodagiri Park is a natural park in Iijimamachi along the Yodagiri River. The park features camping facilities such as an auto campsite and barbecue areas, as well as sports facilities including tennis courts and a pool, and it hosts events throughout the year. The park’s natural spring water, Kosumo no Mizu, was selected among Shinshu’s 15 notable and hidden waters. Address: 4-1 Iijima, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 090-4750-1398 Website: https://yotagiri-camp.com...

🎆 The 23rd Omachi Onsenkyo Yume Fireworks and Sound Festival 🎵 The annual “23rd Omachi Onsenkyo Yume Fireworks and Sound Festival 2025” returns this year✨ A festival of sound and light that fills the midwinter air of Omachi Onsenkyo 🎆 On Saturday nights throughout February 2025, enjoy powerful taiko drumming and dreamlike fireworks displays as the festival takes place again this year. On the opening night, Saturday, February 1, the traditional sankuro (dondoyaki) fire ritual will be held🔥 You can also enjoy stage performances by Tsugaru shamisen group Fuzoroi no Ringo-tachi and the Omachi Yabusame Taiko ensemble 😌 🎆 Omachi Onsenkyo Yume Fireworks and Sound Festival 🎵 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90417/...

In winter, the air is clear and the clear nights are perfect ✨🌟✨ for stargazing Even in Shibu Onsen, if you avoid the streets and look up at the sky, the sky 🌌 is full of stars You can 💫💫 also take a picture of the winter constellation Orion with your iPhone Sometimes you can see it from the open-air bath! !️🙈✨️ ♨️

Held in 🎊 a winter exhibition at the Shiga Highlands Roman Museum from January 25 This exhibition is [Continued: Opened Kautei Art Library] Saturday, January 25, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 Opening Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

Oku Shiga Highlands Ski Resort ⛷ The view is 🗻☀️ spectacular on a clear day We also found 🐰🐾🐾 rabbit tracks Check the latest information on ski resorts in Shiga Highlands from the URL! https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/lift/index.html...

The other day, "Tonight is Nazotre The world is Impression Japan! In the [Best 20 Famous landmarks with beautiful winter chosen by foreigners], Jigokudani Yaen-koen was selected 🐒✨️ as the 8th place Wild Japanese macaques 🙈♨️ bathing in Hot Spring, which is popular for inbound tourists The sight of you bathing in the Hot Spring with a mesmerizing face against the backdrop of the snowy landscape is a wonderful winter view ❄🐵♨️ unique to Japan

Yamanouchi Town×BNK48×CGM48 video are uploaded 🎥 daily on YouTube YOGHURT-chan from BNK48, PIM-chan from CGM48, MEI-chan, and JJAY-chan came and filmed all over the In the town! Scene at that time, Please watch 🥰🥰 from the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau's YouTube

Held in a completion ceremony on January 17, and a new Snow Monkey Park bus shelter was opened 🎉🎊 Until now, there has been no waiting area at this bus stop, and when there are many buses, the queue for the bus exceeds 200 people, and the number 🫨 of buses may be increased by 6 Maintenance of the surrounding area, such as tourists flocking to nearby facilities to borrow toilets, has not progressed, and it has become overtourism. This time, the Japan Tourism Bureau took the lead in applying for a subsidy from the Japan Tourism Agency, which was adopted and Maintenance the acceptance environment! The waiting area is equipped with 8 toilets, information and smart trash cans, as well as live cameras and digital signage, and is Maintenance ❕🌱 to provide a comfortable environment for tourists visitors A ticket vending machine for the Nagaden Bus has also been introduced, and tickets can be purchased in advance! (* Currently, cash is accepted.) ) Please stop by!

[Kashima Fire Festival on Saturday, February 1!] This year again, the Kashimayari Ski Resort will host the Fire Festival on Saturday, February 1 at a special venue on the Nakatsuna slope. The event opens with the Mantō Festival, followed by powerful taiko drumming, torch descents, and a fireworks display you can enjoy. From 5:00 PM, sweet red-bean soup will be served! More details:🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90773/...

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Sakuho Town Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, lies toward the eastern side of Nagano in the central part of Japan, spread out on either side of the Chikuma River like a pair of outstretched wings. We will introduce many attractions and recommended spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so please enjoy. - - - - - - - - - - - Recommended sightseeing spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture - - - - - - - - - - - - ◆Shirakoma Pond Nestled in the vast primeval forest of Kita-Yatsugatake, this mystical lake glistens with clear water. It is the largest natural lake in Japan located above 2,100 meters. The trail to the pond winds through virgin forest of Kometsuga, spruce, and Shirabiso that have stood for centuries, while the forest floor is carpeted with moss as if a green rug has been spread across it. You can easily see alpine plants and the seasonal changes of wild nature here, and the area is also famous as a gateway for climbing and trekking the majestic Yatsugatake peaks. ◆Moss Forest The "Moss Forest," home to 519 species of moss. It was designated a "Precious Moss Forest of Japan" by the Bryological Society of Japan. Step into the woods and you will be struck by an expanse of blue-green moss stretching as far as the eye can see. Around Shirakoma Pond, ten individual forests have been named. Each has its own character and different moss varieties. Be sure to visit the mysterious Moss Forest of Kita-Yatsugatake. ◆Shirakaba Gunseichi (Birch Grove) Regarded as the most beautiful birch grove in Japan, Yachiho Kogen to the northeast sits on a plateau formed by volcanic activity. Some 500,000 birch trees grow across approximately 200 hectares. The tall, pale trunks stand in vertical rows with light green leaves, and the sound of the wind makes this a bright, pleasant forest. The area is also famous for large colonies of Rhododendron kaempferi, mitsuba azaleas, renge azalea, and Enkianthus perulatus, which contrast beautifully with the birch trees to create a rich white woodland. ◆Yachiho Highland Natural Garden Within the expansive grounds, stands of birch, larch, and mizunara oak form varied natural woodland, while clear streams, two waterfalls, and a wide variety of alpine plants change their displays with the seasons to welcome visitors gently. Three walking courses of different lengths are available, and you can enjoy refreshing strolls while listening to the songs of wild birds. ◆Yachiho Highland Arboretum The arboretum sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters. As you walk the highland you can observe natural birch groves, stands of sasa grass, and wildflowers up close. The trails pass streams, ponds, and waterfalls, offering scenes woven from pure water and plants, and you may also spot birds drawn to the water. ◆Komadeike Campground A well-located campground surrounded by what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch forest. Komadeike, the pond that serves as the campground’s symbol, reflects the blue sky and trees like a mirror on clear days, and its beauty is breathtaking. ◆◆Tourist information for Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, is an attractive destination where Shinshu’s beautiful nature and traditions thrive. Cool Japan Video will bring you plenty of sightseeing information packed with the charms of Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you for watching!

Sunday, January 19, 2025 The inauguration ceremony was held. This year, the weather was very nice and it was ✨ fluffy At the head of the march was a juvenile fire brigade Marching cheerfully while sounding Hyoshigi, The members of the Ikeda Town Fire Brigade showed a (^^) very dignified march The cooked pork soup warms the body, It was ♪ very tasty #Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture#Shinshu Ikeda Town#Ikeda Town #Inauguration Ceremony #Ikeda Town Fire Brigade #Ikeda Town Tourism Association

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Ikeda Town Tourist Association. Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture Ikeda Town is a Town located in the northwestern part of Nagano Prefecture with a population of about 8,800. It is a Town rich in nature surrounded by the mountains and beautiful Rural Scenery of the Northern Alps, To the south Matsumoto City, Kamikochi, and Hakuba on the north side, and Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture. Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, the beauty and serene atmosphere of the Nature Fascination those who visit for sightseeing. Best regards for watching COOL JAPAN VIDEOS as we will deliver the charm of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town to everyone! 【Access to Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Tokyo - Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town Access by Automobile: From Chuo Expressway, enter the Nagano Automobile Expressway, get off at Azumino IC, and Use the Olympic Road route for about 3 hours. Access by train: Boarding the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Nagano Station, then Use a taxi after getting off at Akashina station on the JR Oito Line. It takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes to Akashina station. 【Sightseeing spots in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆North Alps Viewing Museum As the name suggests, the North Alps Viewing Museum is an art museum that offers spectacular views of the Northern Alps. Inside the Museum exhibits works by artists related to the region and works of art on the theme of Nature. ◆Yamazakura in Rikugo Cherry Blossom Senkyo Thousands of cherry trees growing wild all over the mountainside bloom in the Spring season, making it a true cherry blossom paradise. While walking through the beautiful cherry blossom tunnel, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time. Autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn, and you can enjoy different landscapes in each season. ◆Roadside Station Ikeda Ikeda Town Herb Center It is a Roadside Station located along Prefectural Road 51, where tourists can take a break and Fresh vegetables, fruits, and Local crafts are sold, bringing the charm of Ikeda Town to visit people. ◆Omine Plateau seven-color big maple Omine Plateau seven-color big maple is a huge maple tree that is over 250 years old. This maple tree shows a beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn, and its fantastic sight fascinates those who visit. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time in quiet nature. ◆ Azumino Rose Garden It is a located on a hill rose garden overlooking the mountains of the Northern Alps and the Rural Scenery of the Ikeda Town. You can enjoy 300 roses of about 200 species. 【Specialty products of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Kuga tea, Mulberry jam In Ikeda Town, Mulberry Cultivation is thriving, and Specialty Products using its leaves There are popular. Kuga tea is a drink that is said to be good for health and has a high relaxing effect. ◆ Wine Cultivation of European varieties of wine grapes has been cultivated for more than 30 years, and it has been certified as a "Northern Alps Azumino Wine Valley Special Zone". These Specialty Products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payments. 【Festivals and events in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Yawata Shrine Annual Grand Festival Ikeda The Annual Grand Festival of Ikeda Yawata Shrine, held every September at Ikeda Yawata Shrine, is a popular festival that attracts the entire town of Ikeda Town, which has a history of 360 years. Stages and boat-shaped festival floats Parade through the Towns, and Locals and tourists Unite and get excited! together. You can also enjoy traditional dance and music, and it is a valuable opportunity to experience the culture of Ikeda Town. ◆Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival Held in in August every year, Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival is an event that Fascination many tourists. About 2,000 fireworks of the colorful fireworks blooming in the Ikeda Town night sky create a fantastic sight. You can also see the very impressive "hand-held fireworks" in which fireworks craftsmen launch fireworks held in their hands. ◆ Shinshu Ikeda Town wine Festival At the "Shinshu Ikeda Town Wine Festival" Held in at Azumino Ikeda Craft Park, you can drink all-you-can-drink wines such as the Sapporo-Grand Polaire series and the Chateau Mercian series made from grapes Cultivation in Local if you pay an admission ticket. "Beverage Corner", "Taste Corner", and "Roasted Ikeda Roast Beef" are also available, and it is a popular event where you can enjoy local gourmet food in Ikeda Town with a glass of wine in hand. Held in in October 2023. 【Disseminating Tourist Information of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 The beautiful nature of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, has a unique charm that can only be experienced here. It is easily accessible about 1 hour from Nagano City, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano. We will send out Recommendations for Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, which will deeply impression those who visit, so please follow us.

The Mountain Name 🏔 Omachi City has enjoyed several sunny days recently, and daytime temperatures have been relatively warm for this season☀️ The mountains look striking against the blue sky🏔 The mountain range visible from Omachi City is officially the Hida Mountains, commonly called the Northern Alps. From the Toyama Prefecture side it lies behind the Tateyama Range, so it is also referred to as the Ushered Tateyama Range (Ushiro-Tateyama Range)😌 Personally, it seems that the informal name "Northern Alps" has gained popular acceptance among residents on the Omachi side😊 ⭐️Official website "Shinano Omachi Navi"⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

The amount of remaining snow varies by area in Nagawacho⛄ Even though these photos were taken on the same day (January 21, 2025), the difference is striking📷 Photo 1: Himekidaira Photo 2: Nagakubo Himekidaira sits at about 1,300 m and Nagakubo about 650 m, so the difference in elevation makes sense, but it still surprises me😂

Iijima Jinya ＼Tourist information for Iijima, Nagano Prefecture／ Iijima Jinya served as the magistrate's office for the shogunate-appointed administrators who governed much of the Inadani Valley under direct Tokugawa rule. Iijima Town has deep historical roots: during the Edo period it hosted Iijima Jinya, which administered the shogunate lands in the Shinshu Inadani Valley, and in the Meiji era the site was carried over to become the prefectural office of Ina Prefecture, the first prefecture established in Shinshu. Address: 2309-1 Iijima, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-86-4212 Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) Closed: Mondays and the day after national holidays (open if that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday); winter season from December 15 to March 14 Admission fee: General: 300 yen (250 yen per person for groups of 20 or more); high school students and children under 18: free Website: https://www.town.iijima.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/kyoiku/s_gakusyu/rekiminkan/149.html...

A cold morning so chilly even the Takase River froze ☀️ This morning Omachi City woke to a bitter cold that neared double-digit negatives ❄️ A thin layer of ice lined the banks of the Takase River 🧊 The Northern Alps, once hidden by clouds, gradually came into view 🏔 The sky cleared to blue, making it a perfect day for winter fun like skiing, snowboarding, and sledding ⛷🏂🛷 Omachi City activities are below 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

[💧Icefalls are beginning to form❄️] I went to see whether icefalls might be forming at Yasaka Great Falls in the Yasaka area of Omachi and at Heno Falls, also called Kumaso Falls, in the Miasa area after several cold days in Omachi City 😌 Both falls were still developing, but I was able to see them❄️ Late January through early February is the coldest time of year in Omachi City❄️ They look likely to grow even more from now on 😊 ⭐️For sightseeing in Omachi City🔽🔽🔽 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Azumino, with its inland climate, does not see as much snowfall as the Sea of Japan side. Protected by the Northern Alps, it is said to be less affected by typhoons and snow clouds. In winter, the Northern Alps create a beautiful skyline where blue skies meet snow, a scenery unique to the season.

Senninzuka Park Campsite ＼Campsite information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ This quiet campsite offers stunning, ever-changing views of the Central Alps reflected on the lake surface. Senninzuka Park is a nature park located in the Shichikubo district of Iijimamachi. In the Sengoku period there was a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle nearby. A legend says the castle fell to an Oda clan invasion and the soldiers who died there, along with their arms, were buried at this site. That is why the place came to be called Senninzuka, meaning "Thousand-Person Mound." Today you can enjoy cherry blossoms around Jōga Pond, an auto campsite, a mallet golf course, and different activities by season. Winter camping is also possible. Address: 3017-124 Shichikubo, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-86-6764 Closed: Tuesdays Website: https://www.senninzuka.site//

[Welcomed by 3,000 Hina Dolls 🎎] Right now, at Omachi Onsenkyo’s Tateyama Prince Hotel, the Tate-Pri Theater Series No. 5 “Tateyama Hina Display of Crimson Lotus” is on show 🎎✨ It is open for anyone to visit until Thursday, April 3rd 😌 Also, Tateyama Prince Hotel offers a dinner plan for guests staying in Hakuba, timed to the circular bus that connects the Hakuba area with accommodations and restaurants in Omachi City 🚌🍽 For details, see below 🔽🔽🔽 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

Mt. Gakidake Capped in Snow🏔 On the first day of the three-day weekend, Omachi City enjoyed clear skies☀️ From the Tokiwa area of Omachi, Mt. Gakidake was beautifully visible🏔 Footprints appeared across the snowy rice fields 🐾🐾🐾 — whose could they be? It’s a perfect day for the slopes ⛷🏂 Local ski area information is below🔽🔽🔽 ⭐️ HAKUBA VALLEY Kashimayari Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Gadjigatake (Gadagake) Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ For sightseeing in Omachi City, see below🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

＼Accommodation information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ [Lodging × Hair Salon] muir (Mūa) A 40-year-old, sturdy vacant house with a pronounced gable-roof style. Its nostalgic yet reassuring Showa-era charm is too precious to tear down. A travel-loving husband-and-wife hairdresser team who moved here poured in every value they learned while living abroad, and gradually carried out a self-renovation. They turned the wish “If only a place like this existed” into reality. Get a cut and head spa during a drive or touring trip. Use it as a reunion base for meeting friends after a long time. Or stay as a relaxed place to catch your breath. Perfect for those looking for a salon with natural-focused menus Address: 843-1 Shichikubo, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Website: https://www.muirjapan.com//

＼Accommodation Information for Iijimamachi, Nagano Prefecture／ ・Private rental renovated kominka (traditional house) "nagare" Nagare is a renovated 100-year-old kominka, a privately rented traditional house available to only one group per day. "nagare" sits quietly in a small lodging surrounded by vast, beautiful nature and satoyama life that follows the seasons. Enjoy the gentle passage of time in this unique space in the Inadani Valley. Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijimamachi, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 050-3576-2440 Website: https://nagare.cc//

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/...