[Notice of stone-baked sweet potato sales] Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. All of them will sell stone-baked sweet potatoes from around 11 o'clock! Baked sweet potatoes of Anno sweet potato, also known as the "King of Sweet Potatoes", are also available! Please enjoy it ♪ selling price ・ Baked sweet potato (red haruka, red azuma): small 200 yen, large 300 yen ・Baked sweet potato (Anno sweet potato): Small 300 yen, Large 400 yen ・Grilled potatoes: 200 yen * For each purchase of 2 bottles, 50 yen will be deducted from the bill.

About the winter business hours of the Nobeyama Tourist Information Center The business hours of the Nobeyama Sightseeing Information Center in front of JR Nobeyama Station are as follows during the winter period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. <Open during the winter season> ・Period 2024 (Reiwa 6) November 25 (Mon) ~ 2025 (Reiwa 7) Mid-March ・Business hours 10:00~16:00 ・Closed: Monday (Tuesday if it is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (12/29~1/3) ○For inquiries on holidays Minamimaki Village Promotion Corporation TEL:0267-91-1771 (Closed on 12/29~1/3)

Akasawa has finished this season, but the Autumn leaves on the Nezame-no-Toko floor are still in Best time to visit The coloring of the maples is beautiful!

Tadachi Washi Paper Making Experience 2024! The culture of "washi papermaking" has been handed down since ancient times in the Tadachi area of Nagiso Town. At that time, it was an important industry as a winter side job for farmers. Tadachi washi paper temporarily disappeared completely due to the spread of Western paper, but in order to preserve its traditional technique and make it known to many people, the towns restored the "Tadachi Washi House" in Showa 60. At the washi house, we still carry out papermaking ✨ by inheriting that technique even now Washi House is accepting winter-only "papermaking experiences"! Nature raw materials and cold water are used, so it is 👀 a valuable experience that can only be done in winter There are two types of experience menus, "postcard" and "small format"! Why don't you make a one-of-a-kind "original washi" in the world? Period: December ~ March Location: Tadachi Washi House (Tadachi 234-2, Nagiso Town) Inquiries: 0573-75-4910 (Washi House) *Reservation required For details, please check ✨ the Nagiso Tourism Association Home page "Burari Nagiso"

【Winter Drive】Please check the snowy road Information! Nagiso Town is an area where there is snow every year. Restrooms available if heavy snow is predicted. Please check the importance of winter equipment and precautions for driving on snowy roads in advance before going out. From the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's live camera, social media, website, etc., you can get Information about real-time road conditions, road closures, Information, and winter equipment. We ask for your cooperation in preventing traffic accidents and troubles in winter. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Winter Drive Navi Chubu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Iida National Highway Office Information on snowy roads in the Nanshin and Kiso areas (Map Restrooms available) Tsumago Tourist Information Center TEL:0264-57-3123 (Business hours 8:30~17:00, closed during the year-end and New Year holidays)

Nakasendo partial road closure Currently, part of Nakasendo Road is closed or cautioned. Restrooms available with signs, ropes, and detours, 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. Restrooms available myself, 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.

It is Located in Jade River Anayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture It is Cheonglong Mountain Changyuan Temple. Magnificent Autumn leaves Unfolds from the trees to the road, and the approach to the temple of the Autumn leaves tunnel is truly spectacular! It was too nice. 😄💕🍁✨✨✨

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. Restrooms available to 😍 everyone who participated Here's a quick introduction. We plan to Held in the same Period next year, so if you Restrooms available 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! ※ Restrooms available with brightness adjustment. 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.　Even though my wife is angry that I don't use a single-lens reflex camera at all, 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.

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Exclusive Tour "Winter Tradition Pickled nozawana Experience ~From Harvest to Pickling~" 【Meeting place】Public Accommodations Village Azumino Time: Meet at 13:00, dismiss at 15:30 【Fee】5,000 yen (one person/tax included) 　Fee includes: Pickled nozawana experience fee, home delivery fee of 5 kg per Nozawana person, Tea break snack fee, insurance fee, free day-use hot spring Privileges (only on the day of the experience) 【Subject】Anyone can make a reservation from 1 person (children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian) * It will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. ■ Free Day-use Hot Spring, a limited privileges, is limited to the day of the experience. Please speak to the staff. For details, please visit the Azumino Tourism Association Home page "Experience Tour Reservation"

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.

Autumn leaves Light up of Meiji Jingu Gaien! I took a picture in front of a big lake. Light up Autumn leaves were beautifully reflected on the surface of the water, and I was able to encounter a fantastic scenery like a mirror. Breathtaking beauty. After taking a few pictures, I soaked in autumn in Japan for a few minutes. (I took this picture which is an illuminated autumn tree in Meiji Jingu Gaien park.)

【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!!!

Autumn leaves have begun! Matsukawa Valleys in Takayama Village is a large area of Autumn leaves with plenty of attractions, from Kasadake at Elevation 2,000 meters to Yamada Hot Spring at Elevation 900 meters Autumn leaves front descends from high elevation to low Best time to visit forecast Near Mt. Kasa and Manza Pass (approx. 2,000m) October 18　 Near Yamada Ranch (about 1,500m) October 18 Near Shichimi Hot Spring and Goshiki Hot Spring (approx. 1,200m) October 21 Near Thunder Falls and Hachitaki (approx. 1,100m) October 23 Near Yamada Hot Spring (Takaibashi) (about 900m) October 25 As of 10/21, the area around Yamada Ranch is in Best time to visit Now it's time for the real work Please take a look at the colorful Autumn leaves