From Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, the music event titled “Atami Art Fringe: Winds of Asia” will take place over three days at the Moon Terrace in the waterside park and Dragon Bridge on the Itokawa Promenade. At the softly lit, atmospheric venues, you can enjoy dances and musical performances from countries across Asia. It’s about a 10-minute walk between the two sites. Admission to all performances is free, so please feel free to drop by. Date and time / Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:40 PM Moon Terrace, Waterside Park Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Korea: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Korea: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Thailand: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Thailand: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Dragon Bridge, Itokawa Promenade Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance The event will proceed in light rain and will be canceled in severe weather. The program may change due to weather or other circumstances. Decisions will be made by 3:00 PM on each day; information will be provided via the contact number below. Inquiries / Opera Kisekan Phone 090-4606-1059

You can enjoy it around Zenko Temple! Introducing ✨ recommended experiences (1) Nemoto Hachimanya Isogoro Main Store You can have the shichimi mixed right in front of you! There are two types of concoction courses, so you can create shichimi to your favorite. 【Business hours】9:00~18:30 【How to apply】No reservation required The time required varies depending on the course and content chosen. 【Car Parking】No (There Thereare Affiliated Paid Car Parking Nearby) * Customers who shop for 2,000 yen or more will be issued a service ticket for affiliated Car parking lots. 【Experience Fee】Fee varies depending on the Course and Ingredients you choose. *Please check the official website for details. (2) Zenkoji Temple Purin Main Store You can enjoy Temple matcha experience in the Tea room in front of the Zenko gate. Even if you don't know etiquette, there is no problem at all, it is a trial course of about 45 minutes. 【Business hours】9:45~17:00 (Not opens) 【How to apply】Reservation system by advance web reservation * If it is available, you can make a reservation on the day. [Time required] about 45 minutes 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】3,500 yen (tax included) *Please check the official website for details. (3) Incense shop Kokaoru At Temple handmade incense shop in front of the Zenko Gate, you can enjoy various production experiences using natural incense Ingredients such as scent bags, fumiko, and painted incense. 【Business hours】9:30~16:30 (Regular holiday: Tuesday and Water) * Mixing experience is 10:00~15:00 [How to apply] ・ Phone reservation available (026-217-5355) ・ Reservations can also be made by various messages such as email and Instagram DM * If it is free, it is OK on the day. 【Time required】15~40 minutes (depending on the experience menu) 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】1,500 yen ~ (tax included) *Please check the official website for details. (4) Stylish braids　 A 15-minute walk from Zenko Temple is "Ikikumi String". Here, you can enjoy the traditional craft of Japan, braiding, and kimono dressing. The salon, which has been renovated from a space that used to be a snack shop, is nostalgic and a little strange. It is a place where tradition and everyday life gently intersect, like a "hideaway" in Nagano. 【Business hours】By reservation only / Closed on Wednesday [How to apply] @iki.kumi.himo's Instagram DM, which can be reserved from Jalan net 【Time required】Approximately 90 minutes〜※Varies depending on the experience menu 【Car parking lot】None (Please Use a nearby paid Car parking lot) 【Experience Fee】3,500 yen ~ (tax included) * For details, please check Instagram and Jalan net. #Handmade experience #Matcha experience #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

[Honeymoon trip 🚢 to Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture] We went together to a place that my husband often went to since he was single. The photo was taken by my husband at Shirahama Coast. The sand is pure white, the sea is crystal clear, and the rock surface is rough and cool! Now I want 🐟 to go outbound for a swim in the middle of summer

A must see in the fall of 2025! Introducing 🍁 Autumn leaves Spots (1) Kiyo Water Temple (Wakaho) 【Best time to visit every year】Early November ~ Late November Precincts are free of charge. 【Car parking lot】30 cars Many Maple trees are planted on the approach to the temple, and the colorful Autumn leaves are very vivid. (2) Kagami Pond (Togakushi) 【Best time to visit every year】Early October ~ mid-October 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】50 cars 10/11~11/3 8:00~17:00 will be one-way due to traffic restrictions. * For details, please check the Togakushi Tourist Association website. (3) Okusobana Nature Garden (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) The promenades are maintained. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours (4) Ōbo Pass (Onimusato) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars In addition to the Northern Alps and the Autumn leaves of Mt. Ichiya, where the legend remains that a demon is said to have been created in one night, you can overlook the Nature of the unexplored area of Onimusato. (5) Lake Iizuna (Iizuna Highlands) 【Best time to visit every year】Mid-October ~ Late October 【Admission fee】Free You can enjoy the Autumn leaves of Mt. Mt. Iizuna reflected on the surface of the water. (6) Rice Road Gorge (Shinshu Shinmachi) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ early November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Approx. 5 cars The beautiful red color of the Autumn leaves spreads to the Water surface, creating the beauty of the mountain Water. (7) Yamadera Temple Tsuneyama Residence (Matsushiro) 【Best time to visit every year】Late October ~ mid-November 【Admission fee】Free 【Car parking lot】Xiangshan East Car Parking Lot (5 minutes walk to Yamaji Temple Tsuneyama Residence) 7 large buses, 7 passenger cars Autumn leaves seen from the round window are very beautiful. The Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau website Summary the Autumn leaves situation in Nagano City. #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Nagano Autumn leaves #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

Introducing ✨ the "Higashiyama Kaii Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition" Held in from 10/4 (Sat) Higashiyama Kaii Museum 35th Anniversary Exhibition Higashiyama Kaii The Eternal Sea ― I am now listening to the sound of the waves Held in Information 【Event period】2025/10/4(Sat)~11/16(Sun) 【Opening Hours】9:00-17:00 【Closed Day】Wednesday 【Place】Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Exhibition Rooms 1,2,3 Car parking is available nearby for a fee Car 【Admission Fee】 Adults ¥1,700 University students: 1,300 yen High school students and younger or under 18 years old Free of charge 【Inquiry】Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art 026-232-0052 *Please see the official website for details. #Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art #Higashiyama Kaii Museum #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Events are packed in autumn! Information on Events ✨ in October (1) Shinshu Shinmachi Dinosaur Events "Tyrannosaurus Race", "Mr. Tyranno Falls", "Dinosaur ○ × Quiz", and many other unique and smiling projects! Shinshu Shinmachi will be surrounded by bustle and fun for two days. "Shinshu Shinmachi Fair 2025" will also be held in at the same time. 【Held in】10/11(Sat)~10/12(Sun) 【Venue】Shinshu Shinmachi 【Car parking lot】Yes *Please see the official website for details. (2) The 70th Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Festival It is a special two days where you can feel the history and tradition of the Sanada family. In particular, the power of the "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Procession" Held in on the 12th (Sunday), in which a procession of about 200 warriors Parade, is a masterpiece! 【Held in】10/11(Sat)~10/12(Sun) * "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Procession" will be held in on 10/12 (Sun). 【Venue】Around Matsushiro Ruins of the Castle *Please check the official website for details. (3) Togakushi Soba Festival New Soba Dedication Festival It is a traditional festival that conveys the history of Togakushi Soba to the present day. You can eat a limited number of "dedication Soba noodles" made with sacred Soba flour exorcised at the dedication festival! 【Held in】10/31(Fri) 【Time】9:00~ 【Venue】Togakushi Shrine Naka Shrine Naka Shrine Hiroiwa Special Stage　 [Dedication Soba] After the dedication ceremony on 10/31 (Friday) (from around 12:30), the dedication Soba Implementation Soba restaurant will be sold at affiliated Accommodation. (Limited to 15 meals sold at each store) *For details, please visit the official website. (4) Zenko Temple Binzuru City Held in as a handmade market named after Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! It is a marketed where various food and craft stores are gathered, and anyone can enjoy it, such as makers, buyers, Local people, and tourists. [Held in Sunday] 10/11 (Sat) *Regular on the second Saturday of April to December Held in 【Time】10:00~15:00 【Venue】Around Zenko Temple *For details, please visit the official website. (5) The 28th Nagano Street Performance Festival It is Temple autumn tradition that is Held in by turning Zenko's approach to the temple into a pedestrian paradise. You can enjoy street performances up close! 【Held in】10/25 (Sat) 【Venue】Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple *For details, please visit the official website. (6) Zenko Temple approach to the temple Autumn Festival There are a lot of of contents such as the early autumn tradition, the town Mikoshi procession that makes the Omote approach to the temple lively! The focus is on "Sanriku Ofunato Sanmatsuri", which sells saury directly from Sanriku Ofunato on a charcoal grill. 【Held in】10/5 (Sun) 【Time】10:00~16:00 【Venue】Zenko Temple Omote approach to the temple area *For details, please visit the official website. (7) Kinasa Autumn Festival @kinasamomiji This is an Events jointly held by shops and museums around Travel Station Onimusato. You can enjoy the lucky draw lottery and limited-edition buns with the scenery of Onimusato, deep autumn! 【Held in】10/25(Sat)~10/26(Sun) 【Venue】Tabi no Eki Onimusato *For details, please visit the official website. (8) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Festival Grand Fireworks Festival In the Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Park, the venue, there are many shops Stalls alcohol, Snacks food, Sweets, etc., so you can enjoy fireworks up close while eating delicious food! 【Held in】10/11 (Sat) 【Time】Stage Events 15:00~, Grand Fireworks Festival 18:00~ 【Venue】Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park *For details, please visit the official website. #Nagano City Events #Nagano Events #Events Information #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #naganocity

Introducing 🍁 the Okusobana Nature Garden scheduled to open on October 1 The total road closure due to the construction of the Okusobana Valleys Road is expected to be lifted, and you can Fun the Okusobana Nature Garden in autumn from 10/1! Okusohana Nature Garden Information 【Opening period (autumn)】2025/10/1 (Water)~11/3(Mon) 【Opening Hours】8:30-17:00 【Address】16943-4 Onimusato, Nagano City (Okusobana Dam) 【Car Parking】Available (300 cars, 25 large buses) 【Admission fee】200 yen for junior high school students and older 【Inquiry】Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association 026-256-3188 The best time to see < Autumn leaves> Every year, mid-October to late October The promenades are maintained and you can enjoy trekking for about 2~4 hours. An example Course < walk> ●Tourist Center ~ Rest House ~ Bentenjima ~ Yoshiike ~ Komidaira Wetland / About 2 hours #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves Spot #Okusobana Nature Garden #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Introducing ✨ one of Japan's one-of-the-best power spots "Togakushi Shrine Five Shrine Tours" Togakushi is at a high elevation and cool, so September ~ October is a relatively comfortable season! Let's enjoy visiting the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine during a comfortable time. "Overview of the Five Shrines of Togakushi Shrine" 【Period】It can be visited all year round. * Okusha Shrine and Kuzuryusha are closed in winter. 【Transportation】Bus, private Car, Walking, etc. * There are paid Car parking lots and places where the number of parking spaces Car small is small. Use varies depending on the mode of transportation, but it is generally half a day if you walk the entire journey. There is no official Prayer order, so please Prayer according to your schedule. "Recommendations" 【Lunch】 We recommend Togakushi Soba that can be counted as a Japan's Three Great Soba Noodles. There are many Togakushi Soba restaurants around Naka Shrine. In addition, there are stores that offer Soba and soft serve ice cream at the entrance approach to the temple There are Okusha Shrine. 【Superb View Spot】 In the middle of the approach to the temple leading to the Okusha Shrine, the thatched Sojinmon Gate and the rows of Japanese cedar trees that are over 400 years old are Japan one of the best spectacular Spot. 【Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark】 Those who have received the Shuin stamps of Gosha will receive a "Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark"! In July 2025 (Reiwa 7), the awarding of the "Gosha Prayer Commemorative Bookmark" with a new woven pattern began. * For details Togakushi please see the official website and @togakushi_jinja of the shrine. #Togakushi Shrine #Togakushi #Tour of the five shrines of Togakushi Shrine #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Feel secure with this! A Directory of Shimanto River River Activity Operators! ★The Appeal of River Activities★ You can enjoy the Shimanto River with your whole body in 360°, and nothing captures that feeling better than river activities! The Shimanto River has a gentle current, so beginners and children can take part. On canoe tours you can sometimes go where no man-made structures are visible, offering a true escape from everyday life. Shimanto City is home to many river activity operators, with a variety of options that let everyone from small children to seniors enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Take this chance to find an operator that interests you♪ 1. Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawaracco Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawaracco sits beside the Shimanto River, surrounded by rich natural scenery. In addition to campsite facilities, the site includes well-equipped bungalows and a Shimanto hinoki cypress house. It also serves as a terminal for the Rinrin Cycle rental service. Operating season: Year-round Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed Tuesday) *Open during the period around Golden Week and from July 1 to September 30 Pets allowed to ride together (tandem kayaks). *Please bring a life jacket for your pet. Depending on size, joint riding may be unavailable. 2. withRIVER withRIVER is located at the foot of a Shimanto River chinkabashi (submersible bridge). The current is gentle here, so beginners and small children can feel safe. At the end of the tour you can even try jumping from the chinkabashi. In addition to canoe and SUP experiences, withRIVER offers horseback riding. Besides ordinary rides, there is a course that lets you ride within the Shimanto River. Because the horse stands where you can touch the bottom, children and non-swimmers can participate safely. Operating season: March to mid-November Dogs may ride along (on SUP or two-person canoe). Dog life jackets are available to rent (500 yen per jacket). Free photo sharing available 3. Shimanto River Lodge Yuubetei Shimanto River Lodge Yuubetei is a rented villa-style accommodation on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River, available to one group per day. Families, groups, and couples can relax here. Rooms include a terrace where you can barbecue while watching the sunset. River SUP experiences are available from Yuubetei. The owner customizes courses to match guests. SUP board rentals are also offered. Please request when booking your stay. *SUP experiences operate only in the summer season. 4. Okera Adventures Shimanto Okera Adventures Shimanto centers on “bikerafting,” a combination of cycling and packraft (inflatable boat) river descent. They are the only operator in Japan to run regular guided bikerafting tours. (*Survey by Okera Adventures, March 2022) They operate by private-group bookings only, so you and your group enjoy the tour alone. One appeal is that guides tailor the tour to participants, weather, and conditions. Operating season: Year-round Dogs may ride along (dog life jackets available for rent). Free photo sharing available 5. Shimanto – River Station Canoe Center Shimanto – River Station Canoe Center is known for the spectacular natural scenery in the latter part of its tours. The attached Shimanto Hiroba Auto Campsite offers toilets and barbecue sites so you can camp beside the Shimanto River. (Advance reservation required) There is a beginner-friendly canoe school where instructors lead basic half-day and full-day courses. You can paddle an 8 km canoe touring course to the famous Iwama Chinkabashi Bridge featured on TV and in magazines; the latter 4 km of the course shows almost no man-made structures, letting you fully enjoy the Shimanto River’s wilderness. The Canoe Center also serves as a river station exhibiting canoes from around the world and as a terminal for the Shimanto River Rinrin Cycle rental service. Operating season: Year-round Free photo sharing available 6. Shimanto Rakusha Shimanto Rakusha is a former school repurposed into a place where you can stay and play. The lodging uses spaces such as the school infirmary as bedrooms, and classrooms have bunk beds. You can even stay in the broadcasting room that still runs the school PA system or in the principal’s office. Because canoe experiences here do not involve long downstream runs, you can set your own experience time. Families can take turns, play in the river, and enjoy canoeing freely. In addition to canoeing, you can try stream trekking (shower climbing), raft play, and relaxed fishing in the Shimanto River. Closed: Every Wednesday *Open daily in July, August, and September Free photo sharing available 7. Canoe Shimanto Base Canoe Shimanto Base runs tours using sit-on-top canoes that you sit on the deck rather than inside. You can choose a half-day course with a 3 km downstream stretch (morning or afternoon) or a shorter course without downstream paddling. All canoes are single-person, and two sizes are available so you can pick the right fit. The half-day course is available from third grade elementary school and up; the short course is available from first grade elementary school and up. The short course is a private booking for groups of 1–10 people. Operating season: March to November Dogs may ride along. *Please be sure to bring a life jacket that fits your dog’s body size. Free photo sharing available 8. Good River Shimanto At Good River Shimanto you can enjoy a full Shimanto River canoe tour. They instruct you from canoe boarding and paddle technique to how to enjoy canoeing. The downriver course follows the river current and reveals little in the way of man-made structures, letting you relax in expansive nature. You can take commemorative photos at the popular Iwama Chinkabashi Bridge. They also run rafting tours, letting you drift downstream in a raft boat on the gentle Shimanto River in relaxed comfort. Guests from age three through seniors can participate. Operating season: Mid-March to early November Children and dogs may ride along Free photo sharing available How was it? Try experiencing Shimanto City’s river activities!

Introducing 🌼 the flower garden in the sky "Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden" About 400 varieties and 800 dahlias are in full bloom, and you can enjoy them with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps! According to the latest information from the owner, the peak season will be around 9/10, and it will be soon! !! Dahlia Garden Information 【Opening period】August 1, 2025 ~ late October 2025 【Opening Hours】9:00~16:00 【Address】2105 Ooka Nakamaki, Nagano City 【Car parking lot】Yes 【Admission fee】Adult 800 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen #I like flowers #Scenery with flowers #Nagano #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

The Conan decoration of the Nagano Prefectural Government Prefectural Hall is It will end at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30. If you haven't seen it yet, or if you haven't seen it, please come! In addition, the three-day holiday in September There are a special Open to the public. 【Special Open to the public】 September 13 (Sat.), 14 (Sun.), 15 (Mon.) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. #Afterimage of the Eye #Conan #Nagano City Sightseeing

An inviting spot called “Omoshiro-so” opens in Tojo, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ☕✨ Cozy café sweets and quirky events to enjoy 🎪 On May 5, 2025, Omoshiro-so, a renovated traditional house, opened in the Tojo town center area. It operates as a café on most days and fosters local connections through a variety of events. We went to cover what interesting initiatives they’re running! 🎤 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5216... — Shop Details — Facility name: Omoshiro-so Address: 301-12 Tojo, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 08477-3-6660 (Mon–Sat 10:00–15:00) Hours: 10:00–15:00 Closed: Irregular Parking: Available — Omoshiro Square on site, 8 spaces

【Breaking News】Introducing ✨ the Held in Information of the "119th Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival" to be Held in on 11/23 (Sunday / holiday) 1 Outline of Noh and Kyogen 【Held in】11/23 (Sun) 【Held in time】Launch starts at 18:00 【Held in Place】West side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge Rhino River No. 2 Green Area Number of launches: Approx. 10,000 2 Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival Paid Bleachers You can enjoy the very impressive Nagano Ebisu Smoke Fire Festival up close! There are various types of paid bleachers available, so you can buy the type of seat that suits you. [Sales period] Early bird sale 9/1 (Mon) 10:00~ General sale 11/1 (Sat) 10:00~ [How to apply] (1) Ticket Pia website ➁ Multi-copy machine at Seven-Eleven stores 3 Crowdfunding Please cooperate with us to support the Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival. There are also courses where you can get a limited thank-you gift! 【Application Period】8/20 (Water) 12:00 ~ 11/28 (Fri) 23:59 【How to apply】Apply from the special site "Ubugoe" 【Thank-you gifts】Limited paid bleachers, Original shichimi cans of Nemoto Hachimanya Sogoro, Shuin stamps, Nagano Famous Confectionery, etc. *For details, please visit the official website. #Ebisu Ko #Nagano Ebisu Ko Smoke Fire Festival #Fireworks Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

Lots of delicious food! Roadside Station Special Feature ✨ recommended for Drive (1) Roadside Station Nakajo The shop sells frozen Local Local cuisine "Obukko". We also sell Original game dishes such as the "Mountain Running GIBIER" series, which uses safe and secure venison processed at the Nagano City Game Dishes Processing Center. Of course Meals you can also eat obukko and game dishes at the place! 【Address】1704 Nakajo Sumiragi, Nagano City Phone number: 026-267-2188 【Business hours】 ・Concession stand 9:00～17:00 ・ Meals Mametai 10:00~16:00 (Light snacks will be served from 14:30 to 16:00) ） ・Direct sales April ~ November / 8:30 ~ 16:00 December ~ March / 8:30 ~ 15:00 * Wednesday every week from December ~ March Regular holiday (2) Roadside Station Shinshu Shinmachi A popular Roadside Station that has been featured many times on TV. Genghis Khan, a Shinshu new Town Name, and Shinshu Roadside Station Shinmachi Original Shinmachi Plum wine brewed with Shinshu Shinmachi specialty Ume Plum are bestsellers. At the Shokudo, you can eat delicious Oyaki and Handmade Soba noodles from the countryside that have been passed down from the mountains of Shinshu. 【Address】Nagano City Shinshu Shinmachi Water 4619 Phone number: 026-262-2228 【Business hours】8:30~17:45 (Shokudo L.O until 16:30) (3) Roadside Station Nagano City Ooka Specialty Center Direct sales of fruits and vegetables and processed goods are set up, and Fresh and safe are the motto of selling vegetables, fruits, and wild vegetables in each of the Four Seasons. Locally produced Soba flour is also popular at the Shokudo where you can enjoy Handmade Soba noodles and Volume Oyaki! 【Address】5275-1 Ookako, Nagano City Phone number: 026-266-2888 【Business hours】 ・Shop 9:00~17:00 ・Shokudo 9:30~15:00 #Roadside Station #Roadside Station Gourmet #Drive #Direct sales #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

"Shinshu Shinmachi Rokaku Lake Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival" Held in today 8/15 (Friday)! While eating delicious food, you can enjoy it up close as if you were looking up at the fireworks! Specialties Genghis Khan can also be purchased in the stall area! *Please check the official website for details. #Lake Rokaku Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival #Shinshu Shinmachi

The 32nd Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival ❚ Held on August 24, 2025 The Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival takes place at Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza in Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The rooster-crowing imitation contest, inspired by a local legend, is a delightfully fun event where participants perform rooster calls while wearing handmade costumes (of course, costumes are optional) or delivering unique acts. Smiles fill the venue. Date and Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Location: Sugao Stone Buddha Plaza (Mie Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) Parking is in front of Sugao Elementary School’s pool. A free shuttle taxi runs between the parking area and the venue. Event Schedule 15:00 Shinto rituals and Buddhist ceremonies 15:10 Welcoming the demon 15:20 Opening ceremony and mochi-throwing 15:30 Toyuyukai taiko drumming 16:00 Rooster-crowing imitation contest 17:00 Torch throwing 18:00 Matsuo kagura performance 20:00 End ▶ Rooster-Crowing Imitation Contest — Participants Wanted Participation fee: Free (participation prizes available) Application deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Prize money: 1st place 30,000 yen, 2nd place 20,000 yen, 3rd place 10,000 yen Additional prize: Roadside Station Mie gift certificates Apply via the Sugao Regional Promotion Council Organizer / Contact Sugao Regional Promotion Council ❚ About the Sugao Stone Buddha Fire Festival Local residents organize the festival to boost community revitalization and promote awareness of the Sugao cliff-carved stone Buddhas. The rooster-crowing imitation contest is based on a local legend. According to the tale, a troublesome demon settled in the area and demanded, "Give me the village maiden as a bride!" The troubled village headman consulted a monk, who told the demon, "If you carve five stone Buddhas on the cliff in one night, I will give you the maiden as a bride; if you cannot, you must leave the village." Worried villagers checked at night and found the demon carving the fifth statue. They had the village’s rooster-call master imitate a rooster, and the demon mistook the sound for dawn and fled. ■■■ Access to Bungoono City central area ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu’s Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250813event-mie/...

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan videos, nice to meet you! We are the Shimanto City Tourism Association in Kochi Prefecture. Shimanto City lies in the southwest of Kochi Prefecture, bounded to the north by mountains around 1,100 meters high and to the south by the Pacific Ocean, making it a city rich in nature. The city was formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and its name comes from the Shimanto River that runs through the city. On this account, we will deliver the many charms of Shimanto City to you. We look forward to sharing them with you! ■How to access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About a 2 hour 30 minute drive from Kochi Ryoma Airport About 1 hour by limited express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic information about Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The population is about 30,000 people (as of June 2025), making it the third most populous city in Kochi Prefecture. Forests cover about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which flows through the city, stretches 196 km without dams on its main stream. Known as “Japan’s last clear stream,” the city’s catchphrase is “a town that lives with the river.” ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called “Tosa’s Little Kyoto.” About 550 years ago, Ichijo Norifusa moved south following the Onin War and laid out streets in a grid pattern modeled on Kyoto, and that urban design remains today. The town’s blend of culture, history, and nature creates a picturesque setting perfect for strolling. ■Recommended sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Chinkabashi (low-water crossing bridges) ・There are nine chinkabashi on the main stream, including Sada Chinkabashi and Iwama Chinkabashi Activities ・Shimanto River sightseeing boats ・Canoeing and SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) ・Shimanto river barbecue ・Cycling History ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu Shrine ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanka Tenmangu Shrine ・Kurosongu Shrine Food ・Shio tataki (salt-seared fish) ・Biri katsuo (local skipjack tuna specialty) ・Bushukan chu-hai (citrus shochu highball) ・Ayu (sweetfish) ・Unagi (eel) ・River shrimp ・Gori (gori fish) ■Visit Shimanto City, where nature and culture live on Shimanto City, where vast nature and historical culture come together, is an ideal destination to refresh both body and mind. Come and seek the landscapes and experiences you can only find here. We will continue to share the attractions of Shimanto City, so please follow us!

Minamiechizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, is a town where sea, mountains, and countryside blend together and where history and culture live on. The town covers about 344 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 9,000 people (as of May 2025), offering abundant nature and a peaceful way of life. Minamiechizen was formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, and each area contributes its own character and attractions. Stretching north to south, Minamiechizen presents a variety of living landscapes, from coastal settlements to mountain farming villages, each rooted in its own culture and customs. Along the coastline you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Japan, and inland you can see satoyama landscapes woven from mountains and clear streams! Minamiechizen is also known as a region that preserves Japan’s original rural scenery, where you can experience a lifestyle in harmony with nature as it changes through the four seasons. In the tranquil rice-growing areas, agricultural experiences such as rice planting and harvesting are popular and delight many visitors.

In August, various Events will be Held in in Nagano City! Participate in Events and Get ✨ Original Goods (1) Friendship Campaign in Nagano City, Kingdom of Thailand This is a special campaign where you can feel close to Thai culture through food! During the period, you can also purchase "Thai Nagano Friendship Seven Flavors" supervised by the Royal Thai Embassy × Yawataya Isogoro at Subject stores! 【Held in】7/17(Thu)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】8 Thai restaurants in Subject in Nagano City [How to participate, gift details] 1 Meals at Subject Restaurants 2 Say "Kop'nkar (female)" or "Kop'nklap (male)" (Thai for "thank you") at checkout 3 Get Original Stickers! * Original goods of the Tourism Authority of Thailand will also be won by lottery! (2) Animal Look! Riddles and Kiss tamps While solving the riddle of the facilities around Zenko Temple Collect stamps and Original novelty will be presented! Join your family and friends and enjoy the thrilling riddles and Kiss Tanpralee! 【Held in】7/19 (Sat) ~ 9/15 (Mon) 【Held in Place】Zenko Temple, Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Shiroyama Zoo [How to participate, gift details] ・ You can get Original stickers → two Collect stamps! ・ You can get a Original badge or Original acrylic key chain → 3 Collect stamps in 3 places! ・ Original answer the 2D code questionnaire displayed at the time of exchanging novelties→ you may be able to win a facilities gift by lottery! [Mount installation location] Zenko Temple Precincts Information Center in front of "Rokujizo" Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art Soba of giraffe works installed in the special exhibition "Living Creatures Forest" (free space on the 1st floor) Shiroyama Zoo Zoo Billion Hilux Gauge Nagano City Tourist Information Center Central Square, etc. (3) Togakushi / Iizuna Highlands "Marugoto Experience! Stamp Rally" Stamp by participating in the subject experience content! Enjoy the refreshing green season of the Highlands to the fullest! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~10/31(Fri) 【Held in Place】Iizuna District, Togakushi [How to participate, gift details] 1 Subject experience content (camping Accommodation, E-bike rental, Nature experience, Soba-making experience, etc.). 2 Get two Collect stamps → Original stickers! You can apply for a lottery to win Collect stamps → Premiums in both the Togakushi and Iizuna areas! [Mount installation location] Togakushi Campground Iizuna Nagano Forest Village Togakushi Tourist Association Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc. (4) Photo Quiz in Onimuri While strolling around Onimusato, Nagano City, where there is abundant Nature and various attractive spots here and there, find various symbols and items in the area on the question paper, and take a photo of the symbol or item with the participant with a digital camera or smartphone to accumulate points and aim for the top! 【Held in】8/1(Fri)~8/31(Sun) 【Held in】Onimusato District [Mount installation location] Onimusato Tourism Promotion Association (Onimusato Branch) Onimusato Hometown Museums Soba Onimusato Direct sales Onimuri no Yu Irohado main store, etc. * You can also download it from FM Nagano's website. Home page Publication provides detailed Information about Events. #Events #Stamp Rally #Nagano City Events #Nagano Prefecture Events #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano City

The poster for "Kimono Week in Hagi" has been completed! 👘🫧 During the period, various Events will be held in around Hagi Castle Town and other places in the city! In addition to Events that can be enjoyed at night such as "Hagi / Bamboo Lantern Road Story", At the Hagitacho Shopping Street Arcade and the Hagi-Meirin Gakusha School, the "Hagi-Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival" is held in. Information on the Events will be announced 📢😸 on the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association and social media at any time ■ Kimono Week in Hagi Hagi is a town with a Traditional charm that still retains the townscape of the Edo period. "Kimono Week in Hagi" is an Events where you can wear a "kimono" that suits the town and enjoy walking around the town. During the period, various Privileges such as discounts on Meals and shopping, photo shoots and photo gifts There are. 10/1(Water)~11/15(Sat) ■ The Tale of Hagi and Bamboo Lanterns Bamboo lanterns are lined up, and the light of candles faintly illuminates the historic townscape. 10/10(Fri)~12(Sun)18:00~21:00 ■Hagi and Tamachi Hagiyaki Festival Held in a large sale of Hagiyaki, which boasts a history and tradition of more than 400 years. Events where you can meet your favorite vessels. 10/11 (Sat) ~ 13 (Mon) 10:00~17:00 This autumn, why don't you go on a kimono-filled "#Hagi Trip"? 🍂

Here are some ✨ Spot summer flowers that Best time to visit in August (1) Togakushi Observatory There is a along the Togakushi Bird Line, it is famous for its spectacular view of the Soba flowers blooming in the vast Soba field and the mountains of Togakushi, making it a great photo point. Fun the pure white flower fields with the Togakushi mountain ranges in the background! 【Best time to visit】Summer Soba Late July ~ Early August (Autumn Soba around September) 【Address】Togakushi Toyooka, Nagano City 【Car parking lot】Yes * Request: The field that can be seen from the Soba Observatory Garden is the field where "Togakushi Matsumoto Seimen Co., Ltd." is made. They are carefully nurtured, so please do not go into the field when taking pictures. (2) Zenko Temple Daisōshin Release Pond There are many large lotuses that are worth seeing in the release pond at the entrance of Zenko Temple Daishoujin. The Time Slot / Time of Day of the lotus Best time to visit is early morning ~ mid-morning. Be sure Temple take a look at the lotus flower when you Prayer Zenko! 【Best time to visit】July ~ August 【Address】Nagano Nagano 492 【Car parking lot】Available (nearby paid Car parking lot) (3) Wakaho Hoshina Crape Myrtle Hill Colorful crape myrtle flowers such as red, pink, and purple dye the mountains! You can enjoy the beautiful flowers along with the view from the top of the mountain. 【Best time to visit】mid-August ~ mid-September 【Address】Nagano City Wakaho Hoshina 【Car parking lot】Yes #I like flowers #Scenery with flowers #Nagano #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity

The lotus of Zenkoji Temple Daishonjin is in Best time to visit! In addition to lotuses, you can also see many creatures such as carp, turtles, and turtles at the release pond at the entrance of Zenko Temple Daishoujin! Best time to visit lotus is from early morning to mid-morning. Be sure Temple take a look at the lotus flower when you Prayer Zenko!

[Day Trip] Limited Time Only! Enjoy Nature with Additional Geibi Line Trains and a Free Shuttle Bus｜Dive! Hiroshima The JR Geibi Line "Rapid Shobara Liner," operating on weekends and public holidays through November 24, 2025 (45 days total), departs Hiroshima Station at 9:07 AM and runs to Bingo-Ochiai Station in Saijo-cho, Shobara City, without requiring a transfer at Miyoshi Station! 🚃 Dive! Hiroshima introduces a plan that takes you from Bingo-Saijo Station to Hiroshima Prefectural Citizen’s Forest via a free shuttle bus (reservation required). Enjoy hiking, BBQs, and memorable photo spots✨ Find the full article here🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/news/5177...

Summer vacation has arrived! 😍 This time, for those looking for a “special summer experience” in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, we introduce a hidden gem where you can find healing in the satoyama and try handloom weaving: Rikoori Workshop. It’s perfect for summer research projects and sure to offer adults a soothing, heartwarming time ✨ Great for summer research too. Enjoy a calming handloom weaving experience in Shobara’s natural surroundings We posted an “Editorial Report” on the Shobara Tourist Navi website! 🧶 Read the full experience report here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5174... ~ Shop Details ~ Facility Name: Rikoori Workshop Address: 615-75 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City Phone: 0824-89-2501 Hours: 10:00 or 13:00 (times can be adjusted to suit you) Reservations: Required — by phone only Experience Fee: 1 hour experience 1,000 yen + materials from 1,000 yen (tax included) (Please tell them what you want to weave when making a phone reservation)

Enjoy Hagi in a kimono all year round Spring Summer Autumn Winter Kimono Events "Kimono Year in summer" is being held in! Even in the summer, I Enjoy walking around the town of Hagi in a kimono and yukata!! 【Held in】 Saturday, July 19, 2025 ~ Sunday, August 24, 2025 The first one! ◆Hagi Summer Evening Gacha In honor of "Kimono Year in Summer", for those who wear kimonos and yukata robes, We will give you cool summer oranges (juice, jelly, etc.) as a gift. (1) Put on a kimono and yukata and go to the Hagi Tourist Information Center (2) Spin the gacha (up to 1 time per person) (3) Fun to see what comes out! Present Hagi's Summer! ◆ "#Hagi Travel" Instagram Campaign If you post a photo of yourself in a kimono or yukata on Instagram with "#Hagi Trip", you will receive an Original Eco Bag. We look forward to many posts! (1) A photo taken in Hagi City in a kimono and yukata with "#Hagi Trip" Post to Instagram (2) Show the posting screen at the Hagi Tourist Information Center (3)#One eco-bag with the Hagi Travel logo as a gift! Regarding the second phase, we will inform you on our website and social media at any time! For details, please see the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association!

Held in "Kimono Week in Hagi" in 2025 with an extended period! Hagi is a town with a Traditional charm that still retains the townscape of the Edo period. "#Kimono Week in Hagi" is an Events where you can wear a "kimono" that suits the townscape and enjoy walking around the town. This Events, which started in 2006, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate this, we are preparing various projects. Stay tuned! ■Held in period October 1, 2025 (Water) ~ November 15, 2025 (Sat) ■Held in Facilities in the Hagi Castle Town area, Hagi Museum, Hagi and Meirin Gakusha School, and other facilities in the city This autumn, why don't you go on a kimono-filled Hagi trip? 👘🍂 Details will be updated on the website of the Hagi City Tourism Association from time to time!

"Nagano Tanabata Festival" The 440-Meter arcade that covers the street is decorated with vivid Tanabata decorations. The arcade that symbolizes Nagano City's "Gondo" was recently renovated yellowtail 30 years, and the interior has become brighter, so you can enjoy Tanabata decorations more than every year! There are also decorations unique to this year, so please come and visit! 【Date】7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/7 (Thu) 【Venue】Gondo Arcade Street Area #Nagano Tanabata Festival #Tanabata #gondo #tanabata #summer #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

Packraft experience Lodge Kiyokawa, located in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. At Lodge Kiyokawa, you can try a packraft experience. The Okudake River that flows right in front is an emerald-green clear stream. If you explore by boat, you may encounter waterfalls and astonishing rock walls that you can't see from the riverbank! The single-person rafting boat used is called a "packraft." It weighs about 3 kg, so it is excellent to maneuver. Enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace by boat with friends or family. For packraft use, please contact Lodge Kiyokawa. Satono Tabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa [Location] 158 Udae, Kiyokawa-cho, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture About a 45-minute drive from Oita Mera IC About a 3-minute drive from Roadside Station Kiyokawa [Parking] Available ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250722spot-kiyokawa/...

\ New Articles / Enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nikko Toshogu Shrine ✨ in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, full of historical romance There are plenty of highlights, such as the beautiful "Yangming Gate" with its colorful sculptures and the famous "Don't See, Don't Say, Don't Hear" Three Monkeys! 🐒🌟 It is a place where you can fully feel the traditional beauty of Japan and its charm as a power spot. Nikko Toshogu Shrine for both history and photography lovers, check it 👇 out now

Let's ✨ use the advantageous Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple food walking ticket and enjoy cool Sweets 【Zenko Temple What is a food walking ticket? 】 This is a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase your favorite items from 19 stores, such as Nagano Specialties and Sweets! It's cheaper than the regular price, and you can enjoy the flavors of various restaurants little by little, so it's ✨ perfect for eating and walking around For more Information, check out our highlights (@nagano_cvb)! <Store Details> (1) "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store A mysterious ice cream bar that does not melt due to the use of kudzu powder. It has a new chewy texture and is cool and delicious! Why don't you compare the four types of matcha, peach, Mandarin Oranges, and ramune Squid? Phone number: 026-227-7110 【Business hours】9:00~18:30 【Regular holiday】Monday (2) "Chestnut soft serve ice cream" Shinshu Village Confectionery Workshop Nagano Nakamise It is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered on chestnuts, including the in-store café. Chestnut soft serve ice cream is smooth and has a refreshing aftertaste! In addition, the popular take-out menu "Mont Blanc Parfait" is made to order and then squeezed with chestnut paste. Phone number: 026-262-1270 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year (3) "Homemade gelato" Monzen Tea House Yayoiza Zenko Temple cold homemade gelato before and after Prayer is exceptional! In addition to gelato and and Sweets with various flavors, you can enjoy a creative Local cuisine that combines Vegetarian cuisine and Township soil food in a space that has been regenerated from a historic Machiya. Phone number: 026-232-2311 【Business hours】11:30~20:30 【Regular holiday】Tuesday, 2nd Water, 3rd Monday (4) "Matcha, roasted tea, milk soft 3 servings" Nagakien It is a long-established store that sticks to "home fire, drying, and roasting". Tea Sweets such as soft serve ice cream unique to tea shops and bavarois and zenzai are popular. Phone number: 026-232-2511 【Business hours】9:30~17:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens #Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food walking #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #Naganocity