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FUKU FUKU
Sep. 4, 2023
Shinshu Otari Village Tsugaike Highland's floating island wetland at an altitude of 1,920 m is gradually approaching the arrival of autumn by the wind. It was carried. The vivid green marshland in summer is gradually beginning to take on a variety of colors, and it is early to see the autumn leaves, but I was able to feel the change of seasons from summer to autumn. It is a good memory of the trip where the subtle color gradation made me hear the end of summer. Next time, I would like to visit at the height of autumn leaves.
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Justin Schultz
Aug. 18, 2023
Went on a trip to Matsumoto during the Obon holiday. We arrived Friday and our first stop after checking in at our hotel was Matsumoto Castle. The statue in the first photo is of Banryu Shonin (播隆上人). Apparently he was a Buddhist monk and prominent mountaineer during the early 1800s. I thought it was interesting so I took a photo of it. Matsumoto Castle was really incredible. I think it's definitely one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. If I had a better camera, I would have been able to take some nicer photos, but I'm pretty pleased with the photos I took, despite having taken them from my smartphone. The inside of the castle was really awesome and I spent a lot of time looking at all of the different exhibits showing the weaponry used on the battlefield, etc. Most of the exhibits have English and Japanese too, which is nice if you don't speak Japanese but are interested in learning about the history of the castle. On Saturday we took a bus to Kamikochi. The bus to Kamokochi took about an hour longer than expected as there was a lot of people going there for the Obon holiday. The views were really incredible, and compared to the city of Matsumoto, the area was a nice cool temperature. One of the other bridges near Kappa Bridge (河童橋) was probably like 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the Kamikochi area too. We hiked from Taisho Pond (大正池) to Kappa Bridge in about an hour. It was pretty good exercise and totally flat, so pretty much anyone can enjoy the walking trails. There are a lot of scenic views along the trail from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge, and some of the views of the water were just magical. I wasn't able to capture just how beautiful the place is with my photos, but it's really gorgeous. Once we got closer to Kappa Bridge we started seeing a lot of monkeys walking around too, which was kind of neat. Apparently their population is increasing in the area because people keep feeding them, so make sure not to do that if you visit. On our last day in Matsumoto we decided to check out some other spots in town, and ended up visiting Nawate Street, a nice little shopping street with some cool shops and cafes. We got some ice cream and sat down by the river running through the town and relaxed for a bit. After that we headed up to Joyama Park (the last photo). The walk to the park was pretty long with how hot it was outside but the view from the top was pretty incredible. It was a nice way to end our trip. I think Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi are definitely some of the best places to visit if you're sightseeing in Matsumoto, so definitely make some time to visit them.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
May. 29, 2023
★ The 17th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Japan's Hidden Sightseeing Spots" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce "Fukufuku's post"! The sunlight shining through the mountains is an impressive piece. The Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route (National Route 292) is a driveway connecting Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture and Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture. The superb view of autumn leaves, fresh greenery, and the sea of clouds is a popular photo spot for photographers. ◆Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (National Route 292)◆ 【Address】Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture 【Access】From Shibukawa Ikaho IC on Kanetsu Expressway, via R353, R145, R292, Kusatsu about 90 minutes 【Parking lot】Available free
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FUKU FUKU
May. 28, 2023 (edited)
On May 27th, the remaining snow disappeared and I drove comfortably, and I took a picture of the sea of clouds at the highest altitude point Japan Shibutoge National Highway of the Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route (National Route 292), Japan which was closed during the winter. It is a famous spot. So I will introduce you to the secret places. There is a wide roadside strip about 1.5 km from the highest elevation point to Kusatsu. There is a small hill on the side where you park your car, and you can easily climb it. The 360-degree panorama from there is superb! The photo is aimed at the sea of clouds in the direction of Kusatsu Onsen.
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Naoki.S
Apr. 29, 2023
Photographed on 2023.04.22 in the Nohira area of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is a famous shooting place where you can take pictures of the Go-Tateyama mountain range and a single cherry blossom, but the number of tourists is sparse at dusk, and I myself was watching the sun set over the mountain alone. It was a wonderful sight to see the clouds that had been hanging faintly over the mountain gradually turning red. The cherry blossoms standing there seemed to be quietly praising the situation, and I projected my impressed but slightly lonely feelings on this one cherry blossom while admiring this magnificent scenery alone. In order to contrast the grandeur of the Go-Tateyama mountain range with the loneliness of the single cherry blossoms, I placed the single cherry blossoms around the lower left of the four divisions.
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR
Apr. 24, 2023
Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "HKP". It is a picture that reflects a mysterious charm that is different from the day. Matsumoto Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is an Edo period castle designated as a national treasure of Japan. Previously, it was called Fukashi Castle, but the Ogasawara clan became the castle owner and changed the name to "Matsumoto Castle". Matsumoto Castle, which is also a symbol of Matsumoto City, is full of attractions. The five castle towers are one of the features of Matsumoto Castle. The large castle tower on the 5th and 6th floors is divided into white plaster and black lacquer at the top and bottom of the castle walls, which is a rare structure at that time. In addition, many national treasures and important cultural properties such as coins and armor are on display, and are recommended for those who are interested in the history and culture of Japan. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the main maru and garden, and it is also popular with tourists as a famous place for cherry blossoms. You can enjoy about 300 cherry blossoms, and it is a cherry blossom viewing spot visited by many people. In addition, at night, a light-up event "Corridor of Light" is held, so you can fully enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. ◆Matsumoto Castle◆ 【Address】〒390-0873 Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto City Marunouchi 4-1 【Access】Train: Get off at Matsumoto Station on the JR Shinonoi Line and walk for about 20 minutes. 【Parking lot】Available (charged) For more information, please visit the official website.
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HKP
Apr. 3, 2021 (edited)
Matsumoto Castle in full bloom
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest PR
Apr. 6, 2023
Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "mihyaru". The vivid rape blossoms and nature are one of the superb views. Rape Blossom Park in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, is famous for its rape blossoms, which spread a beautiful yellow carpet with the arrival of spring. Nanohana Park is located on a small hill rich in nature and is a spot that heals visitors from the heart. In spring, rape blossoms bloom and the park turns yellow. The best time to see them is usually in late April ~ early May, and the fantastic scenery of the sunset is also popular. In addition, sunflower fields can be seen in summer, and the contrast between yellow and green spreads out beautifully. Every spring, the Rape Blossom Festival is held and is crowded with many people. At the rape blossom festival, there are many attractions such as local specialties sold and events with rape flower motifs. In 2023, it will be held on May 3, 4 and 5. Please check the official website for details. In the surrounding area, there are plenty of sightseeing spots such as the roadside station "Hana Station Chikuma River", Togari Onsen, and Nozawa Onsen. It is recommended to use the tour bus that is operated during the rape blossom festival. ◆Nanohana Park◆ 【Address】〒389-2322 Nagano Prefecture, Iiyama City, Mizuho 495-2 【Access】 About 20 minutes by taxi from Iiyama Station on the JR Iiyama Line There are several parking lots in the vicinity.
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mihyaru
Mar. 24, 2021 (edited)
It is a rapeseed park in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. This is ? the scenery that appears in the song of the moonlit night ?.
The river you can see is the Chikuma River, but it is also called the Shinano River and is the longest river in Japan.
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