【Ice and Snow Light Festival 2025】 On Saturday, February 15th, the "Ice and Snow Light Festival" will be Held in in Tsumago juku again this year! About 600 ice candles are lit, and a fantastic scene different from the daytime Unfolds. This year, in addition to the store's night business hours, there will be a free service of pork soup and hot lemonade at the tourist Information Center, and the sale of fried chicken and pizza in front of There are Fureaikan! There will also be colorful ice art by the Tsumagoro Women's Club and an exhibition of ice by Local Sunan High School students. On that day, Nagiso Kanko Taxi is open until 20 o'clock. Enjoy the annual Festival! If you are a photographer, please 📸✨ apply for the Kiso Tourism Federation's photo contest Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Time: 17:30 Ignition Location: Nagiso Town, Tsumago juku (399-5302 Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Azuma Tsumago juku)

📍 Tsumago juku The small New Year's decorations "Mayudama" and "Mochi Flower" were made! Vinca trees are decorated with eyebrows and kumquats, and bamboo is decorated with mochi flowers. We also received ♩ a large decoration in front of the Tsumago Tourist Information Center The decoration is scheduled to be until 2/2 of Setsubun. Enjoy ✨ the scenery of Tsumago juku unique to this time of year

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Suigo Sawara Tourism Association. Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a town that flourished as a transit point for water transportation on the Tone River. There is a history of developing the culture transmitted from Edo as Sawara's unique culture. The remnants of the traditional Traditional Japanese straw raincoat of that time still remain along the Ono River Coast and Katori Kaido, and you can experience the atmosphere of good old Japan In December 1996 (Heisei 8), it was selected as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" for the first time in the Kanto region. It is also known as the town where Ino Tadataka, who created the map of Japan during the Edo period, lived. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇ Katori Jingu Shrine It is the Sohonzan of about 400 Katori Shrines throughout Japan. In the vast Precincts called Katori Forest, there are sacred cedar trees and old cedars with a circumference of about 10 meters that are 1,000 years old. During the season when hundreds of cherry trees are in bloom, many cherry blossom viewers visit. ◇Suwa Shrine It is a shrine located on a Hilltop, a 5-minute walk from Sawara Station, and enshrines the god of industrial development, the god of wisdom, and the god of God of higher education. The Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival, held every year in October, features 14 festival floats parade through the town. ◇Townscape of Sawara Buildings from the Edo period still remain in the town, and 13 buildings designated as prefectural designated cultural properties are lined up along the Ono River and along the Katori Kaido. It is a reminder of the lively life of the merchants of the past. ◇Roadside Station Mizu no Sato Sawara Popular agricultural products from Products from Sawara are lined up. Processing products and specialty products using local products are also popular as souvenirs. Served at local "SPF pork" tonkatsu, curry and Udon noodles at the food court, which is lined with four shops. ◇Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum Ino Tadataka, who surveyed and walked around Japan during the Edo period and created the first measured map of Japan, lived and worked in Sawara. Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum is a Museum whose achievements can be traced. The 2,345 documents left by Ino Tadataka are designated as National Treasures. ◇Koedo Sawara Boat Tour The boat tour, where you can see the historic townscape of Sawara, allows you to spend a relaxing time while immersing yourself in the history of Sawara. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can also enjoy a Boatman's guide. ◆Specialty products of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ The fertile soil of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, nurtures a variety of agricultural products such as rice, Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwifruit, carrots, and green onions. These fresh flavors enrich the food culture of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. ◆Festivals and Events in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ ◇Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival The Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival, held every year in July, is the Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of 300 years, and the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held every year in October, is the Gion Festival at Suwa Shrine. There are 10 festival float cars for the summer festival and 14 for the autumn festival, parade the town. The festival float is decorated with Japanese One of the largest dolls with Made-up story such as carp and falcon, and weighs 3 to 4 tons and is 7 meters high It is called one of the three major float festivals in Kanto's 3 major float festivals, and is also designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of Japan. ◆Charm of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture◆ Enjoy the cityscape where you can feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. In Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, feel the history, nature and culture. Best regards at COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended information on Sawara, Katori City!

📍 Nakasendo This is ❄ the Scene of the Nakasendo of 2025.1.8 (馬籠峠~Tsumago) 1-3: Magoro Pass 4: Ichiseki Tochi Stand Tea House 5: Entrance to the pass 6-10: Male Waterfall Female Waterfall 11: Kooshinzuka-mae Thereare snow ❄ cover If you are walking on the Nakasendo Road, please prepare sufficient winter equipment such as snow boots, gloves, knitted hats, socks, etc. In particular, mountain passes, male waterfalls, and female waterfalls require caution of ⚠ snow and freezing

Happy New Year! Broadcasting and sharing Tourist Information of Nagiso Town again this year as well, so thank you for your ✨ support Today, new Spring wolf smoke was held in various parts of Kiso. Smoke is smoke that is raised high using firewood or gunpowder, and in the past, it was used as a signal or landmark during wartime / emergency. In other words, it was a means of transmitting Information. The New Spring Wolf Smoke Festival, Held in every year on January 4 in Kiso, began in 2007 with the call of the Tsumagoro Love Association to strengthen the sense of solidarity in Kiso Valley and revitalize Kiso. The photo shows a Scene at the Tsumagoro Ruins of the Castle in Nagiso Town, where the Cypress trees of the Kiso tree and the leaves of the Kouyamaki tree are burned to create 🌲 smoke This year, too, the smoke Gari vigorously rose under sunny skies. May 2025 be a happy year full of smiles... 🐍✨

📍 Tsumago juku (12/28 13:30) It's ⛄❄ piling up JR and buses are operating normally for now.

📍 Yogawa District Photos 1 and 2 show Yogawa's Scene ☀ this morning (12.24) With last night's snow, there There are a light snow on the roads and Yogawa Michi! If you are walking, please wear winter gear. The 3rd-5th picture is the morning ❄ of yesterday's wife basket There is no snow on Route 19. It was ❄ -1°C this morning If you are coming or going from the Achi and Iida areas, please be careful 🚗⚠ of snow and freezing on the Kiyonaiji Pass It's going ✨ to be nice weather today and tomorrow

In the town Notice of Winter Closed of some public toilets Closed public toilets and drinking fountains in some In the towns have been closed since Wednesday, December 11 to prevent freezing. Toilet Closed status at the place you are visiting is requested in advance. Closed period: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 ~ late March * It can also be Use in winter Toilet ・ Tsumago juku parking lot in Tsumago juku Car Toilet ・ Nakasendo Ichiishi Tochi Stand Tea House, Otsuma Basket, Shitaya / Kurashina Soreisha Toilet ・Midono juku Toilet ・ Kakizore Canyon parking lot Car Toilet (Koiji suspension bridge side)

【Tourist information for the year-end and New Year holidays】 Tourist information for the year-end and New Year holidays! Happy New Year 🐍✨ ► Information Center / Tourist Facilities Nagiso Tourism Association, Tsumago Tourist Information Center, Nagiso Station Sightseeing Information Center Closed from December 29 (Sun) ~ January 3 (Fri) Nagiso Town Museum (Wakihonjin Okuya, Tsumago juku Honjin, Historical Materials) Closed from December 29 (Sun) ~ January 3 (Fri) ► Bus Between December 31 (Tue) ~ January 3 (Fri), the number of local buses (Magoro Line and Hojin Line) will be reduced. Please note that some flights may have different times than usual. In addition, the Information Center will be closed from 12/29 to 1/3, so Boarding tickets will not be sold during that period. Please pay the bus crew in cash when you get off Car. ► Taxi Nagiso Kanko Taxi (inside Tsumagoro No. 1 Car Parking Lot) December 31 (Tue) ~ January 3 (Fri) 8:00~17:00 January 1 (Wed) Closed 【Inquiry】 Nagiso Kanko Taxi Co., Ltd. TEL. (+81)-264-57-3133 ►Tsumago juku For the store's business status, please visit the official Tsumago website. * The photo shows the Scene of the New Spring Wolf Smoke on January 4 (Tsumagoro Ruins of the Castle)

📍 Wakihonjin Okuya (Tsumago juku) The fantastic scenery "Oblique Light" that can only be seen on a sunny day in winter is looking beautiful today! The light shining through the lattice windows draws beautiful white lines 🪄 in the smoke of the sunken hearth The oblique light began to appear from about 10 o'clock, facing the right side of the sunken hearth, At present, at around 12:30, the light shines straight toward the sunken hearth. (Taken at 12:15 today) The most popular photo opportunity is 📷 when you are facing the middle Around the time of the winter solstice, The light, which is now about half of the sunken hearth, extends to the front, about the size of tatami mats. The way the light is directed differs depending ✨ on the angle of the sun Tomorrow is also forecast to be sunny, so you may ☀ see some oblique light Wakihonjin Okuya Historical Materials (Nagiso Town Museum) 📍 Tsumago juku (〒399-5302 Azuma, Minamigiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano-ken, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture) ⏰9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:45 p.m.) 🎌 2nd & 4th Thursday 💰600 yen

📍 Iseyama This morning it was pure white with frost, and the sky was clear and blue! As of 8:30 a.m., Route 19 was -1°C ❄️ The photo shows Mt 🏔️. Ise this morning It's going ☀️ to be a great day to photograph the snow-covered Alps

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (3)- Thank you to everyone who came! Held in safely on November 23 next year... ✨

-Nakasendo / Tsumago juku Cultural and Political Procession (2)- November 23 is the busiest day ✨ of the year for Tsumago juku Lunch break is rice balls 🍙 wrapped in bamboo skin It's also a photo opportunity to see them eating! I wonder if 💭 they used to bring rice balls like this and eat them on the go There are people who are handing out large pieces of paper, which are called "Kawaraban" and are like newspapers from the Edo period. It is said 💭 that they were selling at that time in order to inform the common people of urgent news

-Culture, Literature and Politics Procession (1)- On Saturday, November 23, the 57th Cultural and Political Procession was held in under the auspices of the Tsumagoro Love Association. Under clear skies, the Reproduction of the people who would have walked this Nakasendo during the Cultural and Political Era and the Scene of the Shukuba were reproduced, and Nakasendo and Tsumago juku were ✨ crowded Thank you to everyone who came and cooperated with manners such as taking pictures. Held in safely next year.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, Nakasendo, Tsumago juku will Held in the Cultural and Political Period Procession! In commemoration of the start of the preservation project of Tsumago juku in Showa 43, it is now held on November 23 every year. Local residents dress up as samurai, flying legs, nihilistic monks, etc., and Reproduction the Shukuba of the Cultural and Political Era. As in every year, 10:30 Toshima General Ground ~ 11:20 Tsumago juku (lunch break) ~ 13:25 A procession parades along the Nakasendo Road between Otsuma and Otsumagoma. Enjoy the procession while imagining the travelers who would have walked this road during the Cultural and Political Era. Details of the day's itinerary are as follows: You can ✅ check it from the "Tsumago juku official website" * There is no space dedicated to media or photography. Please stop and watch so as not to disturb other guests. * Please do not enter the queue except for the performers in the queue. * Tsumago juku is still preserving the towns while residents still live. Please refrain from trespassing on private property or causing nuisance. Scene from last year. Tomorrow is forecast to be cold, so please 😊❄ come warm

Komatsumei (Kodai) Fire Festival It is a fire Festival that is Held in on August 14 every year in Bungo-Ono City Ogata, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. It is a traditional event that has been handed down since the Edo period. The Origin is uncertain, but it is said to be for the memorial service of the Bon Festival, the insect chasing event to wish for a good harvest of Rice, and the memorial service for the victims of the putsch that occurred in the Edo period. On the day of the fire Festival, all Mr./Ms. local residents will prepare small torches from the area around Harajiri Falls to the rice fields around the Ogata Plain. At night, when about 10,000 small torches are lit at once, the light of the small torches Gari emerges from the area around Harajiri Falls to the Ogata Plain. Scenes are very fantastic. Available are also made of small torches such as Torii (shrine gates) and stone bridges unique to Ogata, and beauty competitions are held.

Hello! It is Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture is a city with a population of about 50,000 located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the Kyushu region. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will Broadcasting the recommendations and Sightseeing spot Information of Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City, so Best regards! ◆◆◆Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is the city of No.1 in Japan In Izumi City, from mid-October to December every year, more than 10,000 cranes and crowned cranes migrate from Siberia and overwinter until around March. Boasting the largest number and variety of cranes in No.1 in Japan, it was designated as a national special natural monument in 1952 as "Cranes and their migration sites in Kagoshima Prefecture", and in 2021 it was certified as a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention Convention as a "wintering place for Izumi cranes". The graceful appearance of soaring in the sky and taking off all at once in the early morning have become a Winter tradition of this city. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some Sightseeing spots in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi Selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and certified as a Japan Heritage Site, the Samurai residences at the foot of Izumi are a historic area where the samurai culture of the Edo period remains strong. In addition to the "Izumi foothills History Museum" where you can learn about the history of the Samurai residences group, and the "Takezoe residence" and "Saisho residence" Samurai residences where Open to the public you can get a glimpse of the lifestyle and architectural style of the residents, the cityscape that retains the face of the time such as the stone walls and the samurai gate about 400 years ago are also attractive. ◇Izumi City Crane Observation Center It is located There is a in front of the crane roost, and you can see more than 10,000 cranes up close from the observation deck on the second floor and rooftop. It is open every year from November 1 to the second Sunday of March, which coincides with the wintering season of the cranes, and the sight of the cranes soaring gracefully in the sky and the sight of all the cranes taking off all at once in the early morning is a spectacular view that can only be seen here in the world. ◇Izumi City Tsuru Museums Crane Park Izumi If you want to learn about cranes, go to Crane Park Izumi! It is the only crane museum in Japan where you can learn not only about cranes wintering in Izumi City, but also about cranes from around the world. At the flower park on the premises, you can enjoy seasonal flowers, as well as playground equipment and tree houses for children to play. ◇Hakozaki Yawata Shrine Hakozaki Yawata Shrine enshrines a large bell that is 4 meters high and weighs 5 tons. The bell depicts a parent and child of a crane, and it is called "Great Bell of Wish Fulfillment if it is done, it will be grown." ◇Uwaba Highlands Cosmos Garden It is a Highlands with rape flowers blooming all over the place in Spring and 250,000 cosmos trees in autumn. During the Cosmos season, they also sell Specialty products and gelato. ◇Shinonome no Sato A large garden of about 40,000 tsubo that has been Maintenance by making the most of the undulations of the mountain as it is in its nature. You can enjoy Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Spring, hydrangeas all over the mountains in June, and colorful Autumn leaves in autumn. In addition, there is a rest area in the park where you can eat Juwari Soba noodles, which the owner is particular about, and a facility where you can enjoy pottery and paintings. ◇ Specialty Hall Izumi The vegetables and fruits lined up in the Inside the facility are all "Izumi products". Among them, we sell a wide variety of citrus fruits, mainly mandarin oranges, which are specialty products, in both types and quantities. ◇Izumi City Izumi Station Tourist Specialty Products Museum "Hiraisato" It is a facility set up in Izumi Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen as an Information Broadcasting base for Izumi City. The Inside the Facility is equipped with a tourist Information Center, a Specialty products sales office, a Meals office, and a rest area. ◆◆◆ Specialty products of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Tea Izumi City is also famous as a tea producing area. Tea grown in a temperate climate and fertile soil is characterized by a high aroma and deep taste. ◇ Izumi mandarin oranges Grown in the sea breeze, it boasts a sweet and juicy taste. Fresh Mandarin oranges can be purchased at Local markets and Direct sales. ◇ Seaweed from Izumi It is a seaweed seaweed created by an old-fashioned manufacturing method that does not use acid treatment, and encapsulates the blessings of Nature one by one. The soft sweetness that loosens and melts in the mouth, the elegant aroma that passes through the nose, and the wild taste are attractive. ◆◆◆ Introduction of some festivals and events in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture ◇Summer Festival Izumi Kakusho Festival It is a festival that is Held in for two days in late July every year. On the first day, a parade and general dance will be held at the Honmachi Shopping Street in Izumi City, and on the second day, stage Events, Stalls of street stalls, and a fireworks festival will be held. About 5,000 Gari fireworks are launched. ◇Izumi City Industrial Festival It is Held in on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-November every year, and is the largest festival in the Izumi City, which is Held in while incorporating many industries such Izumi as "hometown Izumi Specialty Market", "Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival", "Food and Beverage Festival", etc. In addition to Izumi City's Specialty products, you can also buy Specialty products from friendship cities and sister cities, and there are stage Events, so it is crowded with many people from inside and outside the city. ◇ Medium City It is a festival held in every year on the day of the Spring Equinox in March and the day after that in front of the Takaono Station intersection. It is a pedestrian paradise for about 1 km from north to south, east and west, and many stalls are lined up. Also known as "Soba (buckwheat noodles) City", it is also counted as one of the three major cities in Kagoshima Prefecture. ◆◆◆ Introducing Tourist Information of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture is a sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will broadcasting recommended Tourist Information of Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture that will be engraved on one page of everyone's memories, so please follow us!

[Nakasendo Narai juku] It is called "Narai Senken" because of the difficult Torii (shrine gate) pass in the Nakasendo one of the best, and it is the busiest Shukuba among the Kiso 11 inn. The towns has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and the appearance of the past remains strong, and the townscape of about 1 km along the Narai River is the longest Shukuba in Japan. In addition to preservation, the fact that it is a town where people still live is also an attraction of Narai juku. This award-winning Shukuba was also the setting for the 2011 TV series "Ohi-sama" and is Fascination to this historic Shukuba every year by many visit people from Japan and abroad as a place where you can feel the beauty of the available of Japan.Mr./Ms. ◇Basic Information ・ Parking lot: Nearest Roadside Station "Kiso Ohashi" parking lot (free), 　Alternatively, please use the Gonbei parking lot (charged) ・Inquiries: Narai Juku Tourist Information Center TEL 0264-34-3160

no season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here in Kawagoe. Kawagoe is a historical town known as coedo or little edo. It is a edo period warehouse district. Tokinokane or the bell tower which is the landmark of Kawagoe can be seen nicely. This couple was enjoying the traditional and historical city in a traditional fashion. The old style house and bell tower in the background makes the atmosphere more beautiful.

[The cityscape of the Edo period continues for 1 km! ] Special Feature on the Charm of Narai Juku] Introducing Narai Juku, located in the northernmost part of Kisoji! Narai Juku is a place of great historical value, as it was designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Showa 53, and Kisoji including Narai Juku was registered as a Japan Heritage Site in 2016 (Heisei 28). Narai juku is a cityscape of the Edo period that stretches for about 1 km. You can enjoy sightseeing just by walking while looking at the cityscape. available show completely different expressions in each season, so no matter how many times you go in one year, you won't get tired of seeing them! Inside Narai Juku, you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture's specialties such as Soba (buckwheat noodles), Gohei Mochi, Oyaki, and Japan sake. You can also buy local crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and curved objects as Souvenirs! By the way, the production area of Kiso lacquerware is a place called "Kiso Hirasawa" right next to Narai Juku, and this Kiso Hirasawa is also designated as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It's fun to come to Narai juku! !! There are also shops where you can dress in kimonos and yukatas, so you can dress up and walk through the streets of the Edo period, which is truly a time slip! In the past, it has been a filming location for Morning Drama and is also popular as a sacred place. Please come to Narai juku!

During a recent visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Japan, I was enchanted by the beautiful white-walled townscape and the rich history and art it held. The serene atmosphere along the Kurashiki River, with its white-walled warehouses and willow trees, offered a truly unique and charming experience. Exploring the traditional buildings and modern shops, such as the Kurashiki Canvas and Kurashiki Denim stores, was a delight. The area was bustling with tourists. I spent an entire day enjoying myself in the history, art, and culture of this remarkable quarter and look forward to returning in the future.

【Banned River】 The Isumi River under Otaki Castle was called the Otomegawa River. In the Edo period, the Murasaki carp caught here was presented to the shogun, so the common people were prohibited from catching fish here. That's why it was a forbidden river.

[Mexico Street] The road leading from Otaki High School to Otaki Castle is Mexico Street. When Honda Tadakatsu's son, Tadatomo, was the lord of Otaki Castle, Don Rodrigo's boat, which was heading from the Philippines to Mexico, was wrecked and streamed on the Iwada Coast of Onjuku. The situation when Don Rodrigo went to see Tadatomo is described in "Memoirs of Japan Observations". The sidewalks of Mexico Street are made of cute tiles.

I went to Wada-juku Main Camp! It was hot outside, but it was scary inside. It's an atmosphere that makes me want to meditate quietly.

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nagiso Tourism Association. Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture is a town of about 3,600 people in the southwestern part of Nagano Prefecture. 94% of the town is forested, of which about 70% is national forest. It is formed in seven regions: Yogawa, Northern part (Kakizore), Midono, Tsumago, Araragi, Hirose, and Tadachi. In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce plenty of the charms of Nagiso Town, so please enjoy it! ◆History of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Nagiso Town flourished during the Edo period as a Shukuba-machi on the Nakasendo Highway connecting Kyoto and Edo. In "Tsumago juku" and "Midono juku", where travelers interacted and culture blossomed, the Old streets of that time still remain. ◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ 【Tenpaku azalea colony】 Located in Tenpaku Park, it is a large communities of Mitsuba azaleas designated as a natural monument of the town. Best time to visit in Spring, 400 azalea plants dye the garden beautiful pink and white. Since it is located on a hill in the park, you can overlook Kiso Komagatake and other places. 【Tsumago Yado Preservation District】 Maintenance as the 42nd Shukuba from Edo on the Nakasendo Road, it still retains strong faces of the Edo period. In 1976, it was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. At Wakihonjin Okuya, you can also experience the life of the past by the sunken hearth. Walking through the Old streets allows you to feel the romance of a timeless journey. 【Kakizore Canyon (Oyster each keikoku)】 It is said to be one of the most beautiful Valleys in Kisoji. Azaleas and rhododendrons in Spring and autumn leaves can be enjoyed throughout the year. Use the nature trails and promenades along the Valleys to see the granite hollowed-out Ushigataki Waterfall and Kirigataki Waterfall. 【Tadachi Waterfall】 The "Uru Falls", "Rasen Falls", "Senshin Falls", "Kirigataki Waterfall", "Tenga Falls", "Fudo Falls", and "Somen Waterfall" that span the canyon of the Otaki River are collectively called Tadachi Waterfall. In 1990, it was recognized as a 100 best waterfalls in Japan and in 2020 it was designated as a Central Alps National Park. 【Yogawa Michi】 The Yogawa Michi was built as a detour when the Nakasendo Road became impassable due to the flooding of the Kiso River. The moss-covered forest road with stones and bamboo bushes beside the highway is a great Hiking Course. 【Momosuke Bridge】 Completed in 1922, more than 100 years ago, it is the largest wooden bridge in Japan with a total length of 247 meters. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1994 【Mt. Nagiso】 Mt. Nagiso, with an elevation of 1,677 meters, was a mountain of Mountain asceticism in ancient times. The mountain trail offers steep slopes, gentle slopes, and chain grounds. It is popular as a mountain where you can easily climb on a day trip. ◆Specialty products of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Surrounded by forests, Nagiso Town has long been home to wooden crafts. The traditional technique of carving wooden boards and logs with a potter's wheel while rotating them with a Nagiso wheel is carefully made one by one by craftsmen. It fascinates many people with its delicate beauty made with craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to generation. ◆Festivals and events in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ 【Tadachi Hanauma Festival】 At the festivals held every year in October to give thanks for the bountiful harvest of five grains, three Kiso horses decorated with saddles slowly parade through the town. In 1993, it was designated as an Intangible folk cultural asset of Nagano Prefecture ◆Tourist Information of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆ Nagiso Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive area with its magnificent natural scenery and rich history. Please spend a memorable time in the beautiful nature and history of Nagiso Town. Best regards for COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out Recommendations and Latest Information on Nagiso Town.

This is higashichaya district. A chaya is basically “tea house “... during the edo period this place was crowded with rich people who came here for entertainment. Mainly geisha performance were the prime attraction. there are two more chaya districts popular in kanazawa. The other two are nishichaya and kazuemachi.. love that experienced and highly recommended place to visit in 2023.

The Edo Castle, once the largest fortress, was transformed into the imperial residence Kōkyo after the shogunate fell and the emperor moved to Tokyo. The castle was significantly damaged by fires in 1873 and again during WWII air raids. The moats and stone walls visible around the palace grounds are remnants of the original castle. This location is a popular spot for tourists from all over the world. I captured this photo of the palace during a snowy twilight, when there were very few tourists around. They were struck by the rare beauty of the palace during the snowfall and found it especially captivating to see a lone woman enjoying the serene scene.

Lets discover the feudal lord era of Toyama. Toyama Castle situated in the center of Toyama City. It was actually built in 1543 by the local feudal lord Sassa Narimasa. Unfortunately, the castle keep was dismantled during the Meiji Restoration. Over the years, the castle underwent several renovations and reconstructions, the latest in 1954. Today, the castle is a top tourist attraction, offering visitors a unique opportunity to learn more about Japan’s feudal history.

How do you do! This is the Otaki Tourist Association. Chiba Prefecture Isumi County Otaki Town is a town of about 8,000 people located in the middle of the The Boso peninsula Peninsula. About one and a half hours from Tokyo, the easily accessible Otaki Town is known for its natural beauty and rich history, which fascinates many visitors. In this First Post, we will deliver the charm of Otaki Town and recommended sightseeing spots, so please Enjoy it until the end. ==History of Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town== As a Otaki Castle Castle Town with one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa "Honda Tadakatsu" as the castle owner, it flourished from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. Otaki Castle is known as the symbol of Otaki Town and captivates many history buffs and tourists. In the town, there are still faces of that time. ==Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Sightseeing Spots== ◇Otaki Castle It is a castle tower museum built in Showa 50, which has been selected as a "Chiba Prefecture Designated Historic Site" and "One of the 100 best castles in Japan". Documents that allow you to learn about the history of The Boso peninsula and the life of the Castle Town are on display. Currently, Otaki Castle is closed for facility renovation. ◇Otaki Castle Town Otaki Town is lined with old buildings that are also cultural properties. There are houses, shops and shrines where you can get a glimpse of life at that time, and it is a recommended Spot for history lovers. Take a stroll through the Castle Town, which retains strong faces of the Edo period, and feel the romance of a timeless journey. ◇Yoro Valley Valleys straddles Ichihara City, Kimitsu City, Kamogawa City in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture, and Isumi County Otaki Town, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons, especially the autumn leaves are Famous. Popular Spots nearby include Awamata Waterfall, Suigetsu Temple, Ruins of the Kobundo Tunnel, Mukoyama Kyoei Tunnel and Kannon Bridge. Please note that due to the flooding of the Yoro River by Typhoon No. 13 in 2023, it is currently Closed except for some parts. ◇Asawahara Highlands With about 20,000 hydrangeas in bloom, it is known as the best hydrangea spot in the Kanto region. Since it is located at an elevation of 340 meters, it blooms later than in the flatlands, and the best time to see it is best time to visit from late June to mid-July every year. ◇Isumi Railway It is a local railway with a total length of about 26.8 kilometers connecting Isumi City and Otaki Town, and you can enjoy seasonal flowers and rural scenery along the line. During the rape blossom season in early Spring, the entire area is dyed bright yellow with rape flowers, and it is popularly known as the "Rapeseed Blossom Train". ◇Roadside Station Takeyura no Sato Otaki Fresh local vegetables and specialty products are lined up, and it is also recommended as a souvenir of The Boso peninsula. At the Shokudo, you can taste shiitake mushrooms, Otaki Town's specialty bamboo shoots, and game dishes such as Wild boar meat. ==Local festival & Events in Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town== ◇Otaki Castle Festival Samurai parades and various events are held at the festivals held every autumn. It is a popular local festivals that will be held for the 50th time in 2024. ==Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Specialty Products Gourmet == Otaki bamboo shoots, which boast one of the largest production volumes in the Tokyo metropolitan area, are white in color and are also called "white bamboo shoots" because of their High quality, which is very soft. Taste of food is small, so you can eat it without removing the bad smell. "Otaki bamboo shoots" are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. ==Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town Tourist Information== Chiba Prefecture Otaki Town is a region rich in nature and deep history. Spending time away from everyday life in Otaki Town will be a memorable time. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations and Latest Information on Otaki Town, so thank you.

HELLO VIEWERS OF COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Shinshu Toumi Tourism Association. Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture is a city in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by the Asama mountain range of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park to the north and Tateshina and Yatsugatake to the south, it is an area rich in Rich in nature, with more than half of the city being mountain forests and one-fourth being fields. The city was created in 2002 by the merger of Higashimomachi and Kitamomaki Village, and became "Tomi City" by taking one letter each of the Omi of Higashimomachi "east" and Kitamomaki Village. There is the Joshinetsu Expressway "Tobu Yunomaru Interchange" and the Shinano Railway "Tanaka Station" and "Shigeno Station", and it is about 2 hours from Central Tokyo and about 1 hour from Nagano City and Matsumoto City. ==Recommended sightseeing spots in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture== ・Unno Yado Opened in 1625 as a Shukuba-juku on the Kitakuni Highway, it is a tourist destination that still retains its original appearance. You can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period. ・Myojin Pond It is a pond built in the Edo period, and it is Maintenance as an Art Village Park centered on the pond, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons such as New green and autumn leaves in the Satoyama. There are facilities in the park such as the Umeno Memorial Picture Gallery and the Fureaikan. ・Unnojyuku History and Folklore Museum The building built around 1790 in the Edo period is still used as a Documents Museum. The climate, history, and documents of Unno Yado are on display ・Roadside Station Raiden Walnut Village At the Roadside Station at the entrance to Yunomaru Highland, you can enjoy a meal that makes use of hand-made soba "Inutate Soba" and local ingredients at the restaurant. Local agricultural products and specialty products are lined up, so it is also recommended to buy Souvenirs for sightseeing in Tomi City. ・Yunomaru Ski Resort It is the closest powder snow ski resort to Central Tokyo, and the six slopes can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. The business period is from late November to early April every year. ・Yunomaru Plateau It is a plateau located on the west side of the Asama mountain ranges, and the Renge azalea of Azalea Plain is also designated as a national natural monument. Every year, when the Renge azalea is in full bloom, the "Yunomaru Kogen Azalea Festival" is held. ・Yurakuchi-kan Wine & Beer Museum It is a facility where you can experience Tomi Wine, such as an exhibition room that introduces the history of Tomi Wine, winery Information in Tomi City, grape cultivation amount, etc., and a tasting area and wine sales centered on Tomi City wine. A wine concierge is also available, so be sure to find your favorite wine. ==Specialty products and gourmet foods of Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture== Kyoho grapes, walnuts, sweet corn, Shirado potatoes, and broccoli are specialty products of Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture. These specialty products are also popular as thank-you gifts for roadside stations and Furusato Nozei tax payments. In addition, wineries are being born one after another in Tomi City, and wine taxis are also operated to visit wineries in the city. ==Events and festivals in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture== ・Raiden Festival It is a major summer event in Tomi City held at Tanaka Shopping Street, and there are performances and dances on stage, and many Kitchen Cars are lined up in the shopping street. At the climax, the festivals are enlivened by a dance parade. ・Unno Yado Fureai Festival It is a festival held every November at Uminojuku, Old Kitakuni Highway, Unno Juku, and a procession dressed in Edo period costumes parades through the city. The buildings and gardens of Unno Yado, which you cannot usually see, will be opened. ==Agricultural experience in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture== The idyllic atmosphere of Tomi City, with its fields spread all around, is difficult to enjoy in the Central Tokyo. There is also a travel plan where you can enjoy farming experience while interacting with the warm and friendly people of Tomi City. Even if you visit sightseeing for the first time in Tomi, the local staff will support you so that you can participate with peace of mind. Agricultural experience plans include "Rice cultivation", "Apple cultivation", "Corn harvesting experience", and "Traditional Japanese straw raincoat harvesting experience". ==Recommended Information for Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture== The Nature of the Tomi City and the atmosphere of the historic city Fascination those who visit. Please feel the charm of Tomi City firsthand. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended Information that will help you plan your trip to Tomi City.