Hello! This is the Uematsu Tourism Association. Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture is a town rich in Rich in nature located in the center of the Kiso Valley in the upper reaches of the Kiso River in the southwestern part of Nagano Prefecture. Blessed with a rich history and beautiful nature, it continues to attract visitors to visit. ◆◆History of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Agematsu Town in Nagano Prefecture was the 38th Shukuba town on the Nakasendo Highway connecting Edo and Kyoto during the Edo period. The distance from Koumatsu-juku to Suhara-juku is the longest in Kiso Road, and it flourished as a resting place for many travelers. Even now, Agematsu Town has historical attractions such as "Kiso Plank" and "Nezame-no-Toko" where you can feel the history of that time. There is also a Nakasendo Kiso Road walking tour led by a veteran guide, so please Use it as a memory of your trip. In addition, Agematsu Town has prospered since ancient times as a forestry town that produces high-quality timber Representative by Kiso Hinoki, and is called "Hinoki no Sato". ◆◆Popular sightseeing spots in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Nezame-no-Toko The stream of the Kiso River cuts the granite into squares, and you can see the scenery as if a large box is lined up. There is also a legend of Urashima Taro that Urashima Taro opened the Tamatebako box in this area. ◇Akazawa Natural Recreation Forest It is a recreational forest with natural Kiso Hinoki trees that are more than 300 years old, and it is the place where the world's first forest protection policy was implemented about 400 years ago. There are 7 walking paths, and there is also a Paid Menu such as a forest therapy experience. Akazawa Natural Recreation Forest is the birthplace of forest bathing. The term "forest bathing" was born in 1982, and the first national national convention of forest bathing was held here at the Akazawa Natural Recreation Forest. ◇Akasawa Forest Railway A 2.2-kilometer-round Trolley train for sightseeing that runs through the Akazawa Natural Recreation Forest, and was once used to transport timber. You can enjoy forest bathing while riding the train. The Forest Railway Memorial Hall also exhibits steam locomotives from the time of its opening. ◇Mt. Kiso Komagatake It is the highest peak in the Central Alps and is a mountain with an Elevation of 2956 meters. Elevation up to 2612 meters can be climbed by the ropeway with the highest elevation difference in Japan. ◇Kiso old road of nature trail It is a road that connected the north and south of Kiso even before the Nakasendo Road was maintained. Hiking mountain trail on the Kiso Plateau at 1000 meters Elevation offers Nature views. ◆◆Beloved events and festivals in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Komagatake Shrine Festival It is held every year on May 3 at Komagatake Shrine, and the "13 Taisai Kagura" designated as a national selected Intangible folk cultural asset is Dedication. You can see performances such as "Shishin Go Henpai" in which four tengu dance, and "Sanken no Mai (Dance of the Three Swords)" in which they dance with swords. ◆◆Specialty products of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Specialty products of Agematsu Town include local gourmet foods such as Gohei-mochi and yasunki, sunki, and Hoha-maki. These allow you to enjoy the flavorful flavors that are unique to the region. ◆◆Recommended points of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Agematsu Town is an attractive area with its rich nature and deep history. Magnificent nature such as Nezame-no-Toko and Mt. Kiso Komagatake, extraordinary forest bathing in the Akazawa Natural Recreation Forest, the history of Agematsu Town while walking along the Nakasendo Road... Agematsu Town is full of elements that attract people. Enjoy a trip away from everyday life, healing and refreshing from the heart, and enjoying nature, history, and culture in Agematsu Town. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended Information on Agematsu Town, so thank you.

Sumiyoshi Shrine This shrine is located in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is said to have been founded on March 29, 1326 in the first year of the Kareki calendar (Kamakura period) by soliciting the spirits of Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kitsu Province (present-day Osaka City). The cherry blossoms in full bloom on the approach road of about 100 meters are very impressive, and it is a hidden gem spot for hidden cherry blossoms.

The Great Buddha 🌸 of Ushiku wrapped in cherry blossoms This is the Great Buddha 🐄 of Ushiku in Ibaraki Prefecture Every April, moss phlox and Someiyoshino cherry blossoms bloom on the lakeside. The moss phlox that blooms along the lakeside is a picturesque flower garden. It is a recommended spot, so please visit it 😊

Kakunodate Bukeyashiki Street Drooping cherry blossoms 🌸 in front of the Kakunodate Kabazai Tradition Museum The illuminated drooping cherry blossoms are 🌸✨ very beautiful

Someiyoshino 🌸 enveloping the Torii (shrine gate) gate This is a small temple in Saitama Prefecture. Every year, Japanese Someiyoshino blossoms from behind the Torii gate gate to envelop the Torii (shrine gate). I'm 🤤 looking forward to next year

Hello! This is the Shosenkyo Tourist Association. Currently, the sacred tree "Kanazakura" at Kanazakura Shrine is in Best time to visit. The pale yellow cherry blossoms with a golden tinge are mysterious, and they are truly a power pot for rising fortune. The Double Cherry Blossom(Yae zakura) in the foreground are also beginning to bloom, so you can enjoy the yellow and pink cherry blossoms together.

Nezu Shrine in the Azalea Forest

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. Most of the cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River have also scattered.

Koryo Shrine with a sense of history This is a Koryo Shrine in Saitama Prefecture The large drooping cherry blossoms are more spectacular than the thatched-roof building next door. The best time to visit is from the end of March every year, so next year may be as early as 🤔 usual

Every year, I can't stop getting excited about how to take pictures of Tsubosaka-dera Temple. Takatori Town, Nara Tsubosaka-dera Temple April 2024

Photographed 4/8/24.　 The drooping cherry blossoms of Kawagoe Hachimangu were in full bloom.

Choukokuji Temple 2024 Spring A glimpse of cherry blossoms in the back. Sakurai City, Nara Choukokuji Temple

This is one photo taken of a shrine near my workplace. I took a picture with a smartphone equipped with a pink lens filter. It is accented by the setting sun shining into the Torii (shrine gate).

Photographed on April 6, 24. It is Hanachozu of Semba Toshogu Shrine. The rape flowers and pansies are vivid.

We share a paper cutout shuin stamps with the motif of Kushiro Marshland. From April, the lower paper has been changed to a gradation.

Photographed on April 6, 24. The cherry blossoms in the Shingashi River behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine were in full bloom.

After a long absence, I went to Atami City's Power Spot, Kinomiya Shrine. When I drew the fortune of the camphor tree, a natural monument that is over 2,100 years old, there were 🌿 cute leaves in it

A scene at Yuki Shrine in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Since many Umejiro visit the Yuki Shrine every year, many photographers were visit this year as well. I've had a relationship with Umejiro since last year, and I was able to take a picture of it again this year. It just so happened that I got a line of sight when I clicked the shutter, so it was my favorite one. It has become a piece that feels dignified from the cute Umejiro. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Shooting location: Yuki Shrine, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Shooting date and time: February 24, 2024 10:00 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

Cherry Blossom Shower🌸 Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture March 2024

Ukiki Shrine ⛩️ in Lake Tazawa, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture In spring, the red Torii (shrine gate), cherry blossoms in full bloom and beautiful lake water shine 🌸⛩️

Lake Tazawa Tatsuko Statue and Morning Sun The statue of Princess Tatsuko becomes a silhouette, and you can enjoy the mysterious scenery at this time of year.

While taking a walk to Makari Shrine, I found a cute Fukinotou in spring (^^)!

"Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms)" covering the temple Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Ogawa Suwa Shrine in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture This photo was taken on April 3, 2018 A large tree of weeping cherry blossoms and a night At a shrine famous for its illumination Because it is on the south side of Fukushima Prefecture Cherry blossoms begin to bloom at the end of March. In the daytime, the vermilion color is vivid and good. At night, it is decorated with bamboo lanterns. It makes the atmosphere very good.

Festivals 🌸 to welcome spring in Chichibu This is the "Yamada Spring Festival" held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is held annually in the second week of March. Since it is a festival to welcome spring in Chichibu, festival floats go to greet each shrine, and fireworks go off 🎇 at night I'm 😆 looking forward to next year

Damn, I thought it was getting warmer.

Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. March 4th. The snow is still going on. Thanks to you, the Shinto ceremony has a fantastic atmosphere.

The city today The Ume Plum Ume Plum Shrine is in full bloom.

Ōtōin The founding of Oto-in is unknown, but it is believed that it was built in the Nara and Heian periods, and that the monks of the Tendai sect lived there to pray to the dead. It is recorded that Daito-in became a Soto School temple in the first year of Keicho (1596). Otoin Temple is a family temple where the ancestors and deceased members of the Dan family are memorialized. In addition, as a temple open to the community, we are actively engaged in cultural activities such as concerts using the main hall (temple con), art exhibitions in the gallery, history study groups, small Buddha carving classes, calligraphy classes, flower arrangement classes, etc., and we continue to be active as a temple open to the community as a family temple for the Dan family. [Basic information] Address: Kashiwa City Hananoi 1757 TEL：04-7132-5868 Business hours: 9:00~16:30 (temple office reception) Closed: open all year Parking: 40 cars ~Access~ 【JR Joban Line】Get off at "Kashiwa" station, west exit from the bus stop "Municipal Kashiwa High School", Bus bound for "Tokyu Village" Get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Shrine" and walk for 10 minutes. 【Tsukuba Express】Get off at Kashiwa Leaf Campus Station, from the bus stop Take the bus to "Tokyu Village" and get off at the bus stop "Hananoi Kido" 10 minutes on foot ~Attractions~ ・Ginkgo biloba The giant ginkgo tree, the symbol of Daitoin, is said to be over 450 years old. It is said that this large ginkgo was used as a landmark of Hananoi Village during the Tone River water transportation in the Edo period. Even now, you can see it well from the Ōtone Bridge. According to the "Chinju Forest Tree Survey Research" Implementation in 2004 (Heisei 16), ginkgo biloba (5.32 m) is considered to be the thickest trunk circumference in Kashiwa City. In 1981 (Showa 56) (1981), it became a designated protected tree (designation number 290) in Kashiwa City. ・Bentendo Bentendo, built in 1864, was demolished due to deterioration in the Showa 50. The inauguration ceremony of the current Bentendo was held in November 1998 (Heisei 10) (1998). The Bentendo enshrines Benzaiten, an eight-armed statue with the god Uga and a Torii (shrine gate) gate above his head. In his hand, he holds a long halberd, an orb, and a key to the treasury. The crocodile mouth attached to the old Bentendo Hall is engraved with the names of 24 donors from the tenth year of Tenpo (1839), indicating that the Bentendo has existed since ancient times. This crocodile mouth is attached to the Shin Bentendo and still resonates with the sound of the Tenpo era.

Yutaka inari Hongu Toyoke Inari" is written and read as "Yutaka inari". Like Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, it was founded in Showa 40 (Showa 40) as a single shrine that does not belong to the main office of the shrine It is a shrine of Shinto Buddhist practice, which is rare in modern times. Currently, it is the Kashiwa City Yutaka handling office of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Affiliated Lecture Office. He is also responsible for the Fukurokuju of the "Seven Lucky Gods". A sign that is a sign of congratulations = Because "Zuisho" often occurs It is also known as the Power Spot. In addition, shuin stamps by Fukue master Azunosuke and limited-time red seals, etc. It is also popular for being able to receive various shuin stamps (see image). We also accept prayers for the removal of evil, prayers for traffic safety, groundbreaking ceremonies, blessing prayers, Shichi-Go-San, weddings, etc. (Fengqi Lord God) Shoichi Toyoke Inari Ōkami (Ukanomitamanomikoto, Ooanamuchinomikoto, Otanomikoto, Otanomikoto, Ukemochinokami) Basic Info Address Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City Feng Shiki 972-14 TEL 04-7174-0248 business hours Holidays Parking Access 【JR Joban Line】Get off at Minami Kashiwa Station 20 minutes walk 25 minutes walk from JR Kashiwa Station [Bus] JR Tobu Noda Line Kashiwa Station East Exit "Kashiwa Station East Exit" Stop No. 5 Kashiwa 28 bound for Natogaya (via Tokiwadai) and get off at "Toyomachi Higashi" 5 minutes on foot shuin stamps * All reception will be "ready-made" (9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.) shuin stamps The size is about 21.5 cm in width and 15.5 cm in height There is also a limited period of award, so please come and visit us