A cozy free relaxation spot in Azumino 😃
Hachimen Daio Ashiyu (Footbath)♨️
This footbath is inspired by Azumino’s folk tale, the Hachimen Daio legend
The water is a mildly alkaline simple hot spring known for its skin-beautifying effects
Feel free to enjoy the hot springs of Hotaka Onsen Village 😊

Azumino is enjoying fine weather this morning ☀️
Mt. Tsubakuro and Mt. Ariake were clearly visible too
It looks like Koshin will be hot again today…
Please watch out for heatstroke 🥵

Right now, the [Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall] is holding in a special exhibition "The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craftsmanship Technology Exhibition" until August 31st!

Today's Events ♪

★ Gallery Talk
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: First 10 people
Participation fee: Free

★ Sword care experience
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)

【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL：0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger　

* Special discount! If you came to → Bara Festival, you will find this Iron Exhibition Hall discount ticket (valid until June 30th) in the pamphlet distributed on the day, so please bring it with you ♪

NEW Orahomap

The refreshed Orahomap, now packed with the charms of Sakuhomachi, has arrived with extra features 😼💫💫
Check out the adorable hand-drawn illustrations that make you want to go out just by looking 👀🎨

"I didn’t know a place like this existed!"
"I’d love to visit here~"
You might make discoveries like these...🤍💭

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to take a look 😸

[Nagaden Bus Original Tomica on sale!!️]
Original Tomica created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nagaden Bus branch is now on sale at 🚍 the Yudanaka Sales Office
The destination display shows "Shirane Volcano" 🔥 that seems to be able to go now but cannot be reached

〇Details
Price 1,300 yen (tax included)
Sales locations: Nagaden Bus Nagano Station Information Center, Nagaden Highway Bus Reservation Center (Yanagihara), Yudanaka Sales Office

Please 🚍 purchase at the Window on the Yudanaka Sales Office bus side, not on the Nagano Electric Railway Train ticket gate side
* Nagaden Bus HP [⬇️] Information on Nagaden Bus Goods
https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/news/2025/05/post-266.php

[2025 Peach Picking]

Reservations open on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

We offer two great plans: a value-packed Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Peach set, and an All-You-Can-Eat Peach only plan.
Peach picking is very popular every year! Come with family or friends to make summer memories this year.

Reservations are required during the season. Please book at least three days before your preferred experience date.

[ Peach Picking Details ]
■Period
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025
*Dates may shift depending on weather and peach growing conditions.

■Check-in times
12 sessions per day (6 morning / 6 afternoon)

9:00 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30

12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

=Notes=
We generally cannot accept reservations at or after 14:30. Please book with plenty of time.
Arrive at the reception location (Toyooka Tabi Jikan) so you are not late for your reservation.
If you are late for your reserved time, we may not be able to accommodate you.

■Plans (tax included)
[Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Set Plan] Please reserve in advance.
Pick 2 peaches + All-you-can-eat 2,500 yen

[All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan] Please reserve in advance.
(Standing) 20 minutes all-you-can-eat 1,500 yen

*Peach picking includes admission to the orchard and the experience fee.
*Guests choosing the All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan may not enter the peach orchard.
*All plans above are a flat rate for ages 4 and up.
Children aged 3 and under cannot pick peaches but may join the all-you-can-eat for free.

■Flow on the day (Duration: about 1 hour)
[Peach Picking + All-You-Can-Eat Set Plan] *Reservation required

① Check-in and payment (Toyooka Tabi Jikan)
↓
② Peach picking experience (move to orchard) *Please travel by private car
↓
③ All-you-can-eat (standing) 20 minutes (dedicated all-you-can-eat area at the Roadside Station Toyooka Marche)

=Notes=
◎All transfers are by private car. You will receive a map to the orchard at check-in.

◎Depending on congestion, steps ② and ③ may be swapped.

◎You will proceed to the orchard or the all-you-can-eat area immediately after check-in.
(Please refrain from visiting other sightseeing spots after check-in.)

◎Depending on weather and orchard conditions, picking may be replaced by a souvenir option (the grower will pre-pick peaches in the orchard and hand them to you).

◎Please allow about 60 minutes from the picking experience to the end of the all-you-can-eat.

[All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan] *Reservation required

① Check-in and payment (Roadside Station Toyooka Marche Tourist Information Center or Toyooka Tabi Jikan, Toyooka Village Tourism Association)
↓
② All-you-can-eat (standing) 20 minutes (dedicated all-you-can-eat area at the Roadside Station Toyooka Marche)

=Notes=
◎Guests choosing the All-You-Can-Eat Only Plan may not enter the peach orchard.

Please check in and pay at the Toyooka Marche Tourist Information Center.

◎The all-you-can-eat ends when the day’s peaches run out.

■Requests
Peaches are delicate. Whether on the tree or for all-you-can-eat, please avoid pressing them hard.

■Meeting place / Contact
Toyooka Tabi Jikan (Toyooka Village Tourism Association) Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
12407 Kamii, Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano 399-3202, Japan
TEL: 0265-49-3395 Email: toyotabi@vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp

Because this facility is new, entering the above address into car navigation systems may direct you to the wrong place. For car navigation, set the destination to Toyooka Village Central Nursery School or Roadside Station Minami Shinshu Toyooka Marche. On Google Maps, search for Toyooka Tabi Jikan.

■How to reserve
Reservations are given priority. We recommend booking in advance.

・Phone reservations
0265-49-3395 (Reception hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

・Web reservations
Reservations start at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 21, 2025

[Toyooka Village Tourism Association Homepage – 2025 Peach Picking]
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/
*Use the web reservation link above to make web reservations.

[Cancellations]
No cancellation fee is charged even on the day, but please be sure to contact us if you cancel.

On Sunday, June 22nd, "Bamboo Shoot Festival" will be Held in in Yamanouchi, Roadside Station North Shinshu.

You can enjoy various events such as free bamboo shoot soup made with plenty of Nemagari bamboo from Shiga Highlands, sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa, and limited menu offerings at the Shokudo at the Roadside Station. 

Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10 a.m. ~
(1) Bamboo shoot soup provided free of charge ✨ (limited quantity)
(2) Started 🍚 sales of Nemagari bamboo okowa
(3) At the Shokudo at the Roadside Station, a special okowa set will be offered in a limited quantity of ✨ 20 meals! !️
(4) Nemagari bamboo is sold at the Direct sales! !️

* Please note that the number of all items is Thereare.

Please come and visit us 🚗

The crystal-clear water flowing from the wasabi fields of Azumino
Fed abundantly by groundwater from the Northern Alps, this water is pure and transparent.
When you touch it, it feels cool and refreshing — very pleasant 😁

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino
Katori Shrine stands quietly amid the rice fields of Azumino, with the graceful ridgeline of the Northern Alps stretching behind it.
The mountain, shaped like Mt. Fuji, is Mt. Ariake, also called Shinano Fuji.
Today, temperatures in Azumino rose nearly to a scorching summer level as the area soaked up strong sunlight.

📍Katori Shrine and Mt. Ariake in Azumino
Katori Shrine sits in the heart of the countryside, with the beautiful ridgeline of the Northern Alps unfolding behind it.
The mountain with a Fuji-like silhouette is Mt. Ariake, known as "Shinano Fuji."
Today in Azumino the temperature climbed close to a heatwave level, and the landscape was bathed in summer sunlight.

Shinshu salmon raised using groundwater from the Northern Alps
There are trout farms scattered throughout Azumino
We were blessed with fine weather today, and it looks set to become a hot day…

Isemiya Shrine standing amid rice fields
I could see the Northern Alps toward Hakuba, but clouds rose around Mount Ariake
It already feels like early summer in Azumino

Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" is set in Togakushi! You can also see it at ABEMA, so please take a look! The ninjas in the photo are also 、、、

Chogatake as seen from Azumino
A snow pattern has appeared just below its summit
Unlike the Jonenbo pattern on Mt. Jonen, the snow pattern on Chogatake is a positive type (the remaining snow appears white)
True to the mountain’s name, a white butterfly seems to emerge
See if you can spot it

BNK48's 19th single "Colorcon Wink" has been Open to the public!

What! What! The shooting location this time is Yamanouchi Town 🎥✨️
In the Open to the public MV, the familiar scenery looks 💖 more sparkling than usual
Despite the hard schedule, the children of the members were too 🫠💜 cute with smiles Anytime
Please watch the MV from BNK48's official YouTube many and come Yamanouchi Town to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
https://www.youtube.com/@BNK48OfficialYouTube

【The 20th Rose Festival】The weather was very nice today and the roses were shining!
Roux show by MIHARU was held in today, and it was a cute and fun show that made me ♪ smile
There is only one day left for the Rose Festival.

Tomorrow is a juggling variety show by Yuta Wasshoi!
Please come and visit us ♪

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!
Events Information Summary

★Instagram post campaigns
Subject Subjects will be given Premiums ♪ to those who post with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"

Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Application procedure: (1) Follow the Sakaki Town Tourist Association Instagram Account
　　　　　(2) Shooting inside the Rose Festival venue
　　　　　(3) Posted with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"

★ Limited to the venue! Real Stamp Rally
Find the real Stamps installed in the Rose Festival venue, and if you can put all the Stamps on the designated mount, apply! 20 people will be selected by lottery to receive ♪ Nezukon goods

Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Location: Held in Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park

★ Oyster Gourmet and Tourism Digital Stamp Rally
After purchasing products at Stalls stores and participating stores in the Sakaki Town, Festival Premiums ♪ Event Plaza bara, scan the QR code installed in the store, collect a total of 3 digital Stamp, and enter. ♪

Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 30 (Mon)
Held in location, etc.: Rose Festival Event Plaza Stalls & participating stores in Sakaki Town

★ Rose Haiku Contest
Let's ♪ enjoy the Rose Festival and recite a haiku with the theme of "roses" Fill in the haiku on the designated Festival sheet and post it to the "Haiku Post" set up in the Rose Festival venue to apply!　　　Winners will receive a certificate and a commemorative gift ♪

Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Details of awards: 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 2 Children's Awards, 10 winners, 15 people in total

★ Sakaki Inn Hometown History Walking Guided Tour
Let's ♪ take a walk around the Bara Festival venue and enjoy the scenery of the Chikuma River and other places while experiencing the history of Sakajo

Held in dates: May 25 (Sun), June 1 (Sun), June 8 (Sun)
Time: 10 a.m. ~ (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Meeting place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park (Rose Festival Event Plaza)
Planning: Sakaki Inn Fureai Guide Association
Reservations accepted: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum ☎0268-82-4193 * Reservations can also be made at Festival general Information Center. OK on the day of the event!

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!

< guest performance Information>
★ "TOM & KOMOTA" Monkey Performance
As the only monkey in Nagano Prefecture, the duo "TOM & KOMOTA" is active mainly in the prefecture. 10 minutes of laughter, impression, and cuteness!

Held in days, etc.: During the rose Festival period, performances of about 10 minutes at a time will be held multiple times a day * There are if the performance is canceled due to rain or the physical condition of the monkey.
Held in Location: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

★ Roux Show by MIHARU
With the motto of "the magic of smiling", MIHARU conducts Roux shows all over the country. The Roux performance made while singing cute Roux art is a must see. Roux will be made to songs, dances, fun music and talksPlease ♪ enjoy the show that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, especially children!

Held in: Saturday, June 7
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

★ Juggling variety show by "Wasshoi Yu~ta"
Mainly active throughout Japan with a "juggling crown show" that incorporates magic, pantomime, etc. based on high juggling techniques, a ♪ variety of ad-libs cultivated over many years on the streets in Japan and overseas, and a show that values a live feeling, can be enjoyed beyond the barriers of generations and languages!

Held in: Sunday, June 8
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~　
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

[That's why it's 🍦🍎 open]

The ice cream shop "Yote Kassaiya" at the Roadside Station Kita Shinshu Yamauchi, which used to have a good night in winter, has been open 🍨 since April 26

The sundae topped with a sauce made with plenty of Locally Produced fruit and the Monkey Sundae topped with Soba cookies made with Local Soba flour are popular 🐵🍦
Seasonal soft serve ice cream has a different 🍦 flavor depending on the time of year
It is said that 🍓🍑 peaches are next to strawberries

It's going to be hot from now on, so come on! !️ !️ !️

* Therefore, what is Kashai ... In the dialect of the Hokushin region of Nagano Prefecture, stop by! It means

From Shinano-Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line, just a few minutes by car, we introduce Kannon Bridge, where breathtaking views of the Northern Alps unfold. Flowing beneath the bridge is the Takase River, its shallows so clear you can see the riverbed. The emerald-green river drifts calmly against the snow-capped Northern Alps, a sight you can enjoy until around early July.

[Beware of ⚠️🦌 wild animals]
Yamanouchi Town is an area with a large number of wild animals.
In particular, Shiga Highlands is a habitat for antelope and deer, so you can be anywhere.
It may come out suddenly while driving, so it is recommended 🦌🚗 to drive slowly at night³₃

You may be surprised to see an antelope that is more than 1 meter long, but antelopes are not animals that can harm people. Most of the time, when they see people, they go 😊 back to the mountains
If you see one, keep an eye on it 🦌

National Route No. 292 Shiga-Kusatsu Road (including from Manza Sanjiro on the Gunma Prefecture side to Tenguyama Gate), which had been closed, was lifted on May 22 and became 🚙 passable

Along with this, we have 🚎 started operating the express bus "Kusatsu Hot spring Line ♨️"
It is ♨️🚌🚌 ♨️🐒 a dream pass crossing route where you can go around the prefecture from Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village to Kusatsu
Use 🚍 by all means if you are not confident in driving or if you come by public transportation

* It does not pass through Yudanaka Station.
* Delays and cancellations may occur due to road conditions, traffic conditions, etc.
https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/express/summer/shigakogen/

【 Let's 🚲 travel by e-bike】
You can 🚲💨 rent an e-bike at the Yamanouchi Information Center in front of Yudanaka Station

●E-bike rental Use hours: 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
●Use fee: 2 hours / 2,000 yen 3 hours / 2,500 yen 4 hours / 3,000 yen 1 day / 4,000 yen
●Regular holiday: Open all year *Temporary closure
Thereare are limited, so you can make a reservation in advance! !️
📞Contact 0269-38-9100 ☎

【🌱 Held in Shiga 🎻 Highlands Summer Concert】
Held in the Shiga Highlands Summer Concert, a summer tradition of Shiga Highlands, again this 🎷🎺🎻🎶 year
The Shiga Highlands Summer Concert is Held in held every year in Hall 98 of the Shiga Highlands General Hall, supervised by the late Seiji Ozawa, Yamanouchi Town Honorary Town residents, as a place for those who visit music training camp Shiga Highlands to present their achievements, and this year will be the 27th Held in

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♩ Held in Place: Shiga Highlands General Hall 98 (Yamanouchi Town Shiga Highlands Hasuike)
♩ Held in schedule: All daytime sessions Open 15:00, Start 15:30, End 17:00
1st August 4 (Mon) Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji High School Brass Band Club
Session 2: August 14 (Thu) Keio University Wind Ensemble
3rd August 20 (Water) Waseda Brass Band
4th August 21 (Thu) Kokugakuin University Feuel Cole Mixed Choir
Session 5: August 25 (Mon) Tokyo University of Science Orchestra
6th September 1 (Mon) Toyo University Orchestra

♩Other:
・Admission is free.
・Thereare the schedule may change depending on the situation of the participating organizations.
・Commemorative pin badges for the concert will be sold at the venue.
・ On the day of the event, a free Pick up and drop off bus There are from the front of the Yamanouchi Town Cultural Center (first-come, first-served basis).

🚍 Pick up and drop off schedule
Destination: Depart from Cultural Center 14:45 ▷▶ Arrive at Shiga Highlands General Hall 98 Kaikan 15:15
Return: Depart from Shiga Highlands General Hall 98 Kaikan 17:15▷ ▶ Arrive at Cultural Center 17: Around 45
https://www.info-yamanouchi.net/2025/05/07/%E5%BF%97%E8%B3%80%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F%E3%82%B5%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B/

Yatsugatake Trail Maintenance and Tsukumogusa Survey
I climbed Yatsugatake for a route inspection, trail maintenance, and tsukumogusa survey ahead of the “Mt. Yokodake Tsukumogusa Hike” scheduled for May 30.
The Somae-one Ridge had snow from about 2,400 meters up to just above the observation platform, with depths exceeding 50 cm in places. Many fallen trees, large and small, blocked the route, so I worked my way up cutting them away with a handsaw.
Beyond the steep climb, the ridge was once again carpeted with tsukumogusa in full bloom this year.

The movie version of the "Detective Conan: Afterimage of the Eyes (Flashback)" exhibition at the Prefectural Hall on the 1st floor of the Nagano Prefectural Office has been remodeled! New exhibits have been 👓 added

The rose garden adjacent to Azumino City Museum (formerly Toyoshina Modern Art Museum) next to Azumino City Hall is now at peak bloom.
You can enjoy about 250 varieties and more than 500 repeat-blooming roses!


Rose Week 2025: Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, June 1
Although the museum is closed, the museum garden will hold a plant sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to around 3:00 p.m., timed with the roses’ bloom. A pottery market by the Hotaka Pottery Center will also take place on the same days.


Azumino City Museum
(Under renovation / scheduled to reopen on August 30, 2025)
399-8205
5609-3 Toyoshina, Azumino, Nagano
Phone: 0263-73-5638
Fax: 0263-73-6320

We present the official tourism association website that packs together the charms of Sakuhomachi in Nagano Prefecture—tourist information, access details, dining spots and more♩

It's convenient for checking before your trip!
Be sure to take a look☺

▶Visit the Sakuhomachi Tourism Association website here
https://yachiho-kogen.jp/

In Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture, the noble prince azalea (Tougoku mitsuba azalea) is reaching its peak bloom.
Against the soft fresh greenery, the vivid pink stands out, and just walking through it lifts your spirits in this season.
Come see this fleeting scenery while it lasts ☺

【✨The irises along Nogu River are at their best🏔】
As the moss phlox at Nogu River Riverside Park finishes, the irises lining Nogu River have come into full bloom😊 Bright azaleas are blooming alongside them🌺 and the snow-capped Northern Alps are visible upstream🏔
🌺Flower update 2025🌼 is below🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/

More and more people are visiting Nagano City to see the movie that is currently being opened to the public!
You can also visit the movie version of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land (around Nagano Downtown) and the original pilgrimage to the Holy Land (around Kawanakajima) ✨