Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Hot Spring Tourist Association Asama. Asama Hot Spring is a Hot Spring located in the northeastern part of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is said to be the inner courtyard of Matsumoto City, and it is a hot spring resort that has been loved by many people since ancient times. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommendations for Sengen Hot Spring in Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you! === What is Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Asama Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Hot spring resort is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Hot Spring effective for include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, Relief from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, etc., and it also Restrooms available to promote metabolism and difficulty cooling off in hot water effects after bathing. Asama Hot spring resort There are about 30 inns, 2 One day trip only bathing facility, and 3 communal baths, centered on the Hot Spring Kaikan. === Access to Asama Hot Spring === The Access from Tokyo to Asama Hot Spring There are both by car and Train. Both are convenient and can be chosen according to your travel plans. In addition, it is a easily accessible location 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano or Matsumoto. Access by car: If you visit Asama Hot Spring from Tokyo by car, it takes about 3 hours via the Chuo Expressway. Access by train: Take the Limited Express Azusa of the JR Chuo Main Line from Tokyo Station and Get off at Matsumoto Station. The journey takes about two and a half hours. From Matsumoto Station, it takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi to reach Asama Hot Spring. There are many limited express trains, so you can enjoy a comfortable trip. === History of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort that is said to have been opened about 1,000 years ago. It has been popular with many people as a hot-spring cure since ancient times, and in the Edo period, it was Use Matsumoto Clan Lord and flourished as an important Hot Spring area in the region. ==Popular Sightseeing spots of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring=== = Yusaka Street Yusaka Street is a quaint street that runs through the center of Asama Hot Spring. It is a street that has been around since the Edo period, and is lined with buildings that retain the appearance of the good old days, making it perfect for walking. Souvenir shops, cafes, and Onsen Ryokan are scattered along the street, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a hot spring resort. = Misya Shrine The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1895, and the Main Shrine is Shinmei-zukuri. Deities such as "safety and peace", "family fortune and longevity", "Elimination of Disasters and Diseases", and "Prosperity in business" are enshrined, and they are also Restrooms available in the Power Spot of Asama Hot Spring. = Jinguji Temple It is said to have been founded as a Bettouji Temple of Misya Shrine north of Jinguji Temple. Unfolds a beautiful garden in the precincts, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ===Asama Hot Spring Events and Festivals=== = Tour de Utsukushigahara Tour de Utsukushigahara is a cycling Events that is Held in every year in early summer. Starting in front of the Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium on the south side of Asama Hot Spring, passing through Asama Hot spring resort to Utsukushigahara, it is a grueling race with a total length of 21 Kilometers and an elevation difference of 1,270 Meters, in which many cyclists participate. The race while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Utsukushigahara Highlands is popular not only with participants but also with spectators. = Torch Festival The Torch Festival is a traditional festival held every October at Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City. Thereare is worth seeing as they parade through the towns carrying huge torches over 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. Torches are Dedication to Misya Shrine to protect the safety of residents' lives and a bountiful harvest of five grains. === Tourist Information of Asama Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a charming Hot Spring area surrounded by history and Nature. Access from Matsumoto City is also good, making it an ideal base for your trip to Nagano. Please visit Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring and experience its rich history, culture, and beautiful nature.

Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge 2024 Held in on Sunday, September 29, 2024! 〆 Deadline Entry - Acceptance until the end of July! Use the slope of Takayama Village It is a bicycle hill climb race with a total length of over 20 km and an elevation difference of 1300 m It's a full-fledged race to run 20 kilometers up a grueling Slope. It is a cozy tournament full of regional flavor The popular eve festival is freshly made Soba noodles and tempura wine from Takayama Village The behavior after the goal is the hinobe soup of Township food Lots of delicious food! Hot spring ticket as participation prize You can take a dip in the Hot Spring and go home Battling a grueling course Loving hospitality Please bring back wonderful memories in Takayama Village For details, go to the conference Home page At the Shinshu Takayama Hill Climb Challenge

◆ Sports Bike Rental Bicycle ◆ Easily rent a sports bike! Why don't you go around Toyooka Village, which is rich in nature, by bicycle? We offer a wide range of models so that even those who have never ridden a sports bike can easily experience sports cycles. There is also a guided course, so please contact us. ■ Implementation of a great campaign where you can enjoy rental bicycles and taste hunting! !! If you make a reservation for [Vegetable Picking] or [Peach Picking] together with a rental bicycle, the rental cycle Fee will be 50% off. For details of taste hunting, please check each detail page on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page. Reservations can also be made from the Home page. When you make a reservation for a rental bicycle, please write in the "Comments" column that you are making a reservation for taste hunting. List of rental bikes Cross Bikes ■Suitable height: 150~180 centimeters (3 sizes available) ■ Famous Italian brand "Coronago" ■ Stylish design and luxury * Number of units that can be reserved: 3 (first-come, first-served basis) Road bike ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters (M size) ■ Disc brakes ■ It is a frame design that is safe for beginners * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Mountain biking ■Suitable height: 130~145 centimeters ■ The tire width is thick, so you can ride with confidence even on bumpy roads. ■ Disc brakes are adopted. A size that is easy for women to ride * Number of units that can be reserved: 2 (first-come, first-served basis) Cyclocross Bikes ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters (M size) ■ Authentic cyclocross bike ■ If you would like to try it out, please let us know. * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Gravel Bikes ■Suitable height: 145~170 centimeters (S size) ■ The tire width is thick, so you can ride with confidence even on bumpy roads. ■ Transmissions and brakes are a higher grade of Shimano * Number of units that can be reserved: 1 (first-come, first-served basis) Reservations are accepted on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page or by Phone. Use bicycles may not be available due to reservation status or event participation. For details, please check the [Bicycle Rental Calendar]. 【Inquiry】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

◆ E-BIKE Rental Bicycle ◆ RENT AN E-BIKE AND ENJOY CYCLING. E-bikes are easier to pedal and Slope more naturally than traditional e-bikes! With an e-bike, you can fully enjoy the scenery in a sense of openness. There is also a guided course, so please contact us. ■ Implementation of a great campaign where you can enjoy rental bicycles and taste hunting! !! If you make a reservation for [Vegetable Picking] or [Peach Picking] together with a rental bicycle, the rental cycle Fee will be 50% off. For details of taste hunting, please check each detail page on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page. Reservations can also be made from the Home page. When you make a reservation for a rental bicycle, please write in the "Comments" column that you are making a reservation for taste hunting. eBIG.SEVEN M size ■Suitable height: 155~175 centimeters ■ Body weight: about 20kg ■ Equipped with a powerful motor that does not make you feel heavy * Number of units that can be reserved: 5 ePASSPORT CC 400 EQ Size S ■Suitable height: 160~175 centimeters ■ You can put a basket or bag on the loading platform. ■ Since it is a city riding type, it is easy to get on and off * Number of units that can be reserved: 2 ePASSPORT CC 400 EQ XS size ■Suitable height: 150~165 centimeters ■ It is a small size recommended for women ■ It's a stylish bicycle, so it's definitely Instagrammable. * Number of units that can be reserved: 3 Reservations are accepted on the "Toyooka Travel Time" Home page or by Phone. Use bicycles may not be available due to reservation status or event participation. For details, please check the [Bicycle Rental Calendar]. 【Inquiry】 〒399-3202 12407 Kumashiro, Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro, Nagano Prefecture Toyooka Tourism Association and Yooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 （9：00～18：00）

Why don't you go around Tateyama by bicycle? Minamiboso, located in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula, runs around the coastline Roundabout for about 120 km. The course in the mountainous area is undulating enough for the elevation difference, and the scenery and sense of accomplishment are recommended for advanced riders. For beginners, we will guide you to a pottering course where you can run along the sea and enjoy the scent and scenery of the seashore in a relaxed manner. The Tateyama Tourism Association rents not only electric bicycles that are easy on slopes, but also sports bikes such as cross bikes and road bikes for long-distance riding! Bicycles with child seats and children's bicycles are also available, so it is recommended for families! Please contact the Tateyama Tourism Association [0470-22-2000]!

Cycle through the hustle and bustle of the city, cross Amagi Koshi and head to Minami-Izu. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but by the time we ran along the Kawazu cherry blossom trees in Shimokamo, the blue sky began to appear, and the spring breeze was pleasant. In the clear air, a wonderful space expanded. I want to leave such a refreshing landscape for the future.

[Sagamihara City Tourism Association] Capture Sagamihara! We have opened a cycle page with everything from standard courses to minor routes! The Sagamihara City Tourism Association has released a special website "SAGAMIHARA RIDE" to introduce cycle routes in collaboration with the "Cycle Media Wheel" for beginners and advanced cyclists who aim to participate in races. For more information, please see the link on the official website listed in your profile!

The morning sun shines from the fresh green of spring... Mt. Rokko in Kobe has been redressed! !! The photo is a morning scene taken near the ridge of the Omote Rokko Driveway in mid-April. I climbed the hill on a road bike, but it was a pleasant cycling that felt moderately sweaty (I climbed slowly). Mt. Rokko was opened as a leisure mountain by foreigners in the Meiji era, and Arthur Herkes Groom, who built the first mountain villa, is called the "founder of Mt. Rokko." The first mountain villa was built at a place called Mikuni Pond after climbing the driveway in the photo to the ridge. From there, foreigners and Japan people built mountain villas one after another, forming a village. It seems that there are no mountain villas left from that time now, but you can still see many recreation centers of various companies in the vicinity. Even if you actually climb on a road bike, you can meet foxes, raccoons, woodpeckers, squirrels, moles and monkeys, and you can feel that you have come to nature in a different world from the city. How about ? forest bathing for a mental retreat this spring?

The dreamy colors of dawn... This is a photo shoot at Meriken Wharf in Kobe.

I still remember going south on Route 1 on a road bike and seeing good weather under the blue sky of Lake ? Sapporo in front of Jozankei! I wanted to take a picture with this scenery and did my best!

International Bicycle Racing Since it is held in the city, it is also powerful. When Corona settles down, I definitely want to go see it again.