Yamada Ranch Ezo Hydrangea Ezo hydrangeas, which grow naturally in the snowy mountains on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido and Honshu, are also Best time to visit at Yamada Ranch at Elevation 1500m. Restrooms available are not as flashy as ornamental hydrangeas, but their clustering in the grove is full of a refreshing feeling that makes you forget about the summer heat. It's been unusually hot this summer, but it's Squid to visit Yamada Ranch in search of Ezo hydrangeas.

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

How do you do! This is the Shinshu Takayama Tourist Association. ■What is Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture? The Takayama Village is located in the northeastern part of Nagano Prefecture, about 20 Kilometers from Nagano City, There is a prefectural capital, about 50 minutes Use Train bus from JR Nagano Station, and about 20 minutes by car from the Suzaka Nagano Higashi Interchange and Obuse Smart Interchange on the Joshinetsu Automobile Expressway, and has a population of about 6,400 people (as of May 2024) Village. Takayama Village covers an area of about 17.8 kilometers from east to west, about 10.7 kilometers from north to south, and 98.56 square kilometers, and about 85% is occupied by forests and wilderness, and many of the forest areas are designated as Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. It has an inland climate with a large daily range of temperatures throughout the year, with a maximum temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in summer and an average monthly temperature below freezing in winter, and the annual precipitation is as low as about 1,000 mm. Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park The UNESCO Eco Park was launched by UNESCO with the aim of harmonizing the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems. 　Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park consists of an area spanning five towns/villages in two prefectures: Yamanouchi Town, Takayama Village (Nagano Prefecture), Nakanojo Town, Kusatsu Town, and Tsumagoi Village (Gunma Prefecture), and is located almost in the center of Joshinetsu Highlands National Park. Elevation region blessed with 2,000-meter-high mountains, majestic Nature, and abundant Hot Spring Minamoto, including the one of the most Hot Spring and snow resorts in Japan, which was the venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. 　The Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park was registered in 1980 and included part of Takayama Village from the beginning. Later, due to heightened awareness of the Nature environment, we considered expanding the area of the Shiga Highlands UNESCO Eco Park from 2012 to 2013, expanded the "transition area" and "buffer area" in Takayama Village, and decided to make the registered area all villages, which was approved by UNESCO in 2014. ■NPO "The Most Beautiful Village in Japan" Union The NPO "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Union started in 2005 with seven towns/villages. At that time, the Period of the so-called Great Heisei Merger promoted the merger of Town/Village city, and it was becoming difficult for a small but wonderful local Minamoto and a Village with beautiful scenery to survive Period. Following the example of the "France's Most Beautiful Village" movement, which carefully selects and introduces simple and beautiful villages in France, it is an organization that started a movement that aims to become independent as the most beautiful village while protecting the landscape and culture of Japan's agricultural, mountainous, and fishing villages that can never be regained if lost. Takayama Village was recognized as a member in 2010 in recognition of three regional Minamoto: the original landscape of a mountain village with ancient weeping cherry blossoms, the nature beauty of the Matsukawa Valleys and the foothills of Mt. Kasatake, and the environmentally-friendly agricultural village landscape. ■ Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spots in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture ・8 Hot Spring Shinshu alpine Hot Spring Village Along the valley line of the Matsukawa River in the Takayama Village, there are eight Hot Spring There are: Okuyamada Hot Spring, Shichimi Hot Spring, Goshiki Hot Spring, Matsukawa Valleys Hot Spring, Yamada Hot Spring, Warabi Onsen, Koyasu Onsen, and YOU Yu Land. 　Since ancient times, it has been loved as a Hot spring resort and Hot Spring Village. ・Thunder Falls(Kaminari Falls) 　Thunder Falls (Kaminari Falls) is a spectacular waterfall with a drop of 30 meters. 　As the name suggests, the Roaring Sound and the Scene of the water streaming down are spectacular, and many tourists Visit it. 　When you walk along the promenade installed behind the waterfall, you can see the waterfall through the water curtain, so it is also known as Urami Waterfall, and you can feel its power up close. ・Yamada Ranch Yamada Ranch is a sightseeing spot where you can enjoy the Nature of Takayama Village. The 160-hectare ranch is a great place to interact with cows and other animals, which is especially popular with children. In winter, you can enjoy winter spots as a ski resort (YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park). The 13-Kilometer Takochi Tour Course is also one of the most popular. ・Kenashi Pass 　Kenashi Pass is a Representative Sightseeing spot in Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture. 　It is a mountain pass that connects the Kamitakai-gun Takayama Village of Nagano Prefecture and the Azuma County Tsumagoi Village of Gunma Prefecture, and from the pass with a Elevation of 1,823 Meters, you can Unfolds a 360-degree panoramic view and overlook the majestic Nature. 　Especially in the Autumn leaves season in autumn, many tourists visit and are Fascination by its beauty. 　In addition, you can enjoy Hiking and trekking, and it is an irresistible Spot for outdoor lovers. ・Winery There are six Winery that produce wine using wine grapes produced in the Village. I will. Among them, at Shinshu Takayama Winery, you can enjoy wine Tasting and Visiting the site. Wine made from 100% grapes from Takayama Village is characterized by a mellow aroma and deep taste. It is also a great Souvenir. ・Specialty products of Takayama Village Apples, grapes, wild vegetables, and Nemagari bamboo (bamboo shoots) There are popular Specialty Products. In addition, the Nature conditions of Takayama Village are said to be close to the wine-producing regions of France "Champagne" and "Burgundy", and the wines made in Takayama Village have been highly evaluated in various wine competitions. ■Introduction of festivals and events in Takayama Village ・Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival The Shinshu Takayama Yamazakura Cherry Blossom Festival is a cherry blossom Festival Held in every Spring. It is a Events to enjoy the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Takayama Village Village trees, which are more than 200 years old. A "Cherry Blossom Trek Tour" and a Stamp Rally are held around the five major cherry blossoms in the Village. ・Shinshu Takayama Festival The Takayama Village Town hall parking lot, which will be the venue, is illuminated by Bonfire, and dances and Japanese Drum are heard. At the climax, fireworks light up the night sky of Takayama Village. ■Tourist Information of Takayama Village, Nagano Prefecture Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot with rich nature and history. We will send out Recommendations so that many people can enjoy sightseeing in Takayama Village in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

Ranch House - Standing in the refreshing Nishi Amagi Highlands at a Elevation of 750m It is a facility that overlooks Suruga Bay, which stands on the refreshing Nishi-Amagi Highlands at an elevation of about 750m. Please spend a refreshing time with your family and friends in Nature. ■Address 3609-1 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-55-0787

Nishitenjo Highlands - A refreshing Highlands with an elevation of 750m This is a spacious meadow that you can't believe is Izu. Dairy cows graze in the clear air, the greenery of Kumazasa, the mountains of Amagi and Suruga Bay, and on a clear day, you can see the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. From early to mid-April, you can see the Mamekawa cherry blossoms along the roadside that goes up to the Highlands, and the mame cherry blossoms blooming all over the Highlands from mid to late April. ■Address Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

A sheep shearing competition is held at Yorkshire Farm in Shintoku Town. A competition in which the wool of a single sheep is competed in terms of speed and cleanliness of shearing. Adult sheep and rambunctious sheep while shearing. Is this luck? Or is it a technology that makes you adult? The 70 or so spectators who came to Visiting the site were also fascinated by the technology of harvesting each animal in about 5 minutes.

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! It is Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Nagano Prefecture Minamisaku-gun Minamimaki Village is a village with a population of about 3,000 located in the east of Nagano Prefecture, with a Elevation difference of 1,000 to 1,500 meters Elevation. In the relatively flat area around 1300 meters, there are fields of highland vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and lettuce, which take advantage of the cool climate. In addition, it is one of Japan's leading starry sky observation spots and was selected as "Japan's most beautiful starry sky BEST3". In Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, there are many starry sky observation spots. Located in the foot of Mt. of the Yatsugatake, it provides a pleasant Healing for those who visit rich Nature, fresh air and a beautiful starry sky. ■Introduction of sightseeing spots in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture ・JR Railway Highest Point Nobeyama Station Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line is the Highest elevation station in Japan with an Elevation of 1345m67cm. From the front of the station, you can see Akadake of Yatsugatake. ・Takizawa Farm Takizawa Farm on the Yatsugatake Nobeyama Plateau is a ranch where you can interact with animals such as cows and horses, experience ranching programs, milking, ice cream making, and more. You can also have extraordinary experiences such as camping and athletic. ・National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama Radio Observatory Implementation is a world-class observatory with "Night Tours" and "Learning Room Guides" every weekend from March 2024. ・Mt. Meshimori A large panorama overlooking Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, and the Southern Alps spreads out. Since the Trekking course is Maintenance, children and beginners can enjoy the climbing mountain trail for about 1 hour. ・Yumoto Honzawa Onsen The Elevation 2150m "Unjo no Yu" in Yatsugatake and the "Koke Momo no Yu" with different Spring quality are the highest open-air baths in Japan. In the quiet Hot spring surrounded by Nature, you can relax both physically and mentally. ■Specialty products of Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture is known for its High quality agricultural products such as Phaseolus coccineus, strawberries, and Nagaimo. The taste of these locally Cultivation fresh Specialty Products is exceptional. ■Popular events and activities in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture You can enjoy a variety of Activities throughout the year, such as Yatsugatake Nobeyama Plateau 100km ultramarathons, trekking, Highland Cycling, Horseback Riding Experience, snowshoeing, and Starry sky night tour. ■Enjoy enjoying sightseeing in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture It is a Good access to about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Tokyo, and it is also recommended for day trips. Spending time in Minamimaki Village, where you can face nature, will be a luxurious time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We hope you will create precious memories that will remain in your heart. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommended Information Minamimaki Village Nagano Prefecture, so Best regards!

【Judge the Chicken】 The day after the screening of "A Butcher's Tale" The so-called "Bird Society" was held as a collaborative project. At the Minami Ranch where Dairy Farming runs in Nishiokoppe Nearly 50 people gathered. Wrap up the four birds, A project to make it delicious. The first bird is in the hands of a professional, From the second bird, the wisher squirmed. The finished chicken is made by the hands of skilled people. It is neatly divided into parts. If you cut it into small pieces and stick it on a skewer To the appearance of the yakitori that is sold. On the way, the fallen feathers fluttered in the wind. Some of the children who participated were: A child holds a feather with great care. In addition to bite-sized pieces of meat and roasted meat, With a soup made by boiling down chicken and vegetables I had ramen. In addition, all the participants brought their own All the dishes are delicious! The Filipino-style sweet rice balls were also delicious. There is also a surprise performance of the scoop shamisen. It was a day that made me realize how grateful I am to have such a place close to me. Thank you to everyone who cooperated. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Niwatori #Sabaku #Torikai #South Ranch #Potluck #Feathers fluttering in the wind #Quills #Scoop shamisen #Spring cheerfulness

The other day, I went on a field trip to "Isonuma Milk Farm" in Hachioji City for a farm tour and milking experience! The students at the ranch showed off their proud milking, and ✨ discussed how to raise cows in each country with the ranch staff! The yogurt I drank was so delicious that I bought it ♪ as a Souvenir

Winter Traditions Tokachi Ranch Horse Chase Movement It is done to eliminate lack of exercise in winter and to prevent difficult births of pregnant horses. You can see the horses up close, so it's impressive! It is open to the public only on weekday mornings. *2024 ended on February 16.

Two horses that are always together Even how to handle the floating ball is the same ? 1st photo: Becky 2nd photo: Moriko

Kanta who goes outside in the morning and stretches while sticking his proud tongue It's so cute that the keepers are happy♥ from the morning

Snack appeal ? even in dreams

["Memuro Scattering" Guided Cycling Tour] This is a guide to cycling tours that you can experience in Tokachi "Memuro Town", Hokkaido, one of Japan's leading agricultural areas. In addition to the tour around the new Arashiyama, the Mo Mo Tour, and the Bisei Dam Exploration Tour, "Jersey cattle Fureai Walk" and "Memuro Horse Riding Tour" have also been added! We are grateful to local businesses for their cooperation. Get healthy by cycling and heal your mind and body by interacting with animals! In addition to those listed here, custom-made tours are also available, and only rental bicycles are available. If you are interested, please ? make a reservation as soon as possible Details and application from ? the official website memurocycle.com/memuro_sansou/1730/ ?Hokkaido Memuro Cycletourism? ? We are always accepting applications for the guided cycling tour "Memuro Scattering" where you can feel the agriculture, food, and nature of Tokachi, Hokkaido! memurocycle.com/memuro_sansou/1730/ ? E-bike rental bicycles convenient for sightseeing in the Tokachi area of Hokkaido memurocycle.com/memuro_sansou/1714/

Hello! ?‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Today, I visited Kitahiro Ranch's ranch along ♯ National Route 38 that runs in Shintoku Town. We heard that Kitahiro Ranch, which raises about 550 dairy cows and F1 cows ? ? in total, would like to be a ranch guide for tourists. ? Mr. Kimura, who was in charge of the guide, guided us, and in addition to visiting ? the milking site and barn, we also experienced ⤴️ feeding a newborn calf. The extraordinary experience of seeing cows up close, which you can't usually see up close, was very fresh ✨, and the staff who accompanied us were also excited! !️ ? ? ?

This is one of the photos I took when I went to Rokkoyama Ranch in early summer. Despite being close to the city of Kobe, the scenery was far from Japan. It was an interesting place where you can interact with various animals in addition to sheep up close.

【Naitai Highland Farm】 About one and a half hours by car from Obihiro Station, we went to the Naitai Highlands, where you can see the ranch scenery typical of Hokkaido. "It is the largest public ranch in Japan, with a total area of about 1,700 ha (358 times the size of Tokyo Dome), where you can see cattle grazing. The carpet of green grass that extends to the horizon and the clean air will completely heal the fatigue of daily life. Near the summit is the "Naitai Terrace", which was newly opened in 2019, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of the ranch from the observation terrace.

【The 43rd Yachiyo Farm Festival】 2023 (Reiwa 5) will be held on the third Sunday in June for the first time in five years. Date 2023 (Reiwa 5) Sunday, June 18 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Venue: Obihiro City Yachiyo Public Breeding Farm (Yachiyo-cho Nishi 4 Line 187) ? A special direct bus service will be operated. For reservations, please contact Tokachi Bus Co., Ltd.

Views! Recommended ? for driving 【Naitai Highland Farm】 It is the largest public ranch in Japan Kamishihoro with a total area of about 1,700ha (358 times the size of Tokyo Dome) in Kamishihoro! The ? scenery is too grand If the timing is right, you can see ? the grazing cows up close. The stylish terrace also sells ✨ meals using soft-serve ice cream and Naitai Wagyu beef. It is highly recommended for driving on sunny days! 【About 1 hour by car from Tokachigawa Onsen】 128-5 Kamionara, Kamishihoro-cho, Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido Gate opening period: Late April ~ October

Noboribetsu City is a beautiful hot spring town surrounded by the rich nature of Hokkaido. Noboribetsu City is dotted with many wonderful spots that continue to fascinate visitors. This time, we will introduce in detail the most popular tourist spots in Noboribetsu City and the charm of Noboribetsu Onsen. We hope that it will be an opportunity for many tourists to visit Noboribetsu City. First of all, we will introduce the popular sightseeing spots in Noboribetsu City. "Noboribetsu Bear Park" is one of the largest bear farms in Japan, and about 70 Ezo brown bears live there. In the park, you can observe the bears spending their time up close and enjoy feeding them. Next up is "Noboribetsu Jigokudani". This is the remains of a crater with a diameter of about 450 meters formed by the eruptive activity of Mt. Hiyori. It is a spot where you can feel the mystery of the earth, and while walking along the promenade, you can enjoy the powerful scenery of Jigokudani and the moment when hot springs gush out. Noboribetsu Marine Park Nix, a popular tourist spot introduced at the end of this article, is an aquarium with the theme of "Nordic romance and marine fantasy" where you can interact with marine life such as sea lions, penguins, and dolphins. The dolphin show and sea lion show held regularly are popular events that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. There is also a penguin walk and an experience where you can interact with dolphins. There are still many popular sightseeing spots in Noboribetsu City, so I will introduce them in a future post. One thing you can't miss when sightseeing in Noboribetsu City is Noboribetsu Onsen. The historic onsen town, which has spread since the Edo period, is still loved by many people. It is characterized by the spring quality containing sulfur and salt, and can be expected to have relaxation effects and skin beautifying effects. It is also said to be effective in improving neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and sensitivity to cold. Noboribetsu Onsen has various types of hot spring inns and day-trip hot spring facilities, so visitors can enjoy the hot spring that suits them. There are a variety of options available, including inns where you can enjoy open-air baths and indoor baths, inns with family baths, and accommodations that offer elaborate private baths. You can also enjoy hot springs and foot baths. Access to Noboribetsu City is about one hour by JR from New Chitose Airport and about one and a half hours by car from Sapporo City, making it very convenient to access from within Hokkaido. There are also plenty of bus tours and car rentals to explore the city. Souvenirs that cannot be missed when sightseeing in Noboribetsu City include the local beer "Oni Legend" and the "Noboribetsu Toro~ri Pudding" made with Noboribetsu milk. Please check it out as a souvenir for your family and friends. What do you think? Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido is a tourist destination full of various attractions such as nature, hot springs, history, and souvenirs. In particular, Noboribetsu Onsen has a wide range of attractions such as spring quality, efficacy, and diversity of facilities, and is ideal for those who are looking for a relaxation effect that heals daily fatigue and a beautiful skin effect. Noboribetsu Onsen is surrounded by beautiful nature in each of the four seasons, and you can feel nature while enjoying the hot springs. Please visit Noboribetsu City once and experience its charm. After fully enjoying the splendor of the hot springs and tourist spots, enjoy the local delicacies and souvenirs. You will enjoy Noboribetsu Onsen and spend a relaxing trip both physically and mentally.

It is a Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association in Hokkaido. The Otofuke is read as "Otofukecho". We would like to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS provide attractive information about hot springs, sightseeing spots, exquisite gourmet food, access methods, and weather! Please spend a dream-like time at Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke where you can heal with the exquisite scenery woven by magnificent nature and the blissful hot spring. First of all, I would like to introduce hot springs that heal both the mind and body. Tokachigawa Onsen was 2004 (Heisei 16) selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site ahead of many hot spring resorts in Hokkaido with its rare spring quality in the world. Tokachigawa Onsen is famous as a rare "mall hot spring" in Japan. Mohr is derived from the German word for lignite, etc., and is a hot spring that gushes out through lignite beds containing plant-based organic matter from ancient times, and the color of the water is amber and a slightly sloppy feeling. The hotels, inns, and other accommodations lined up in the hot spring town are full of elaborate open-air baths and indoor baths, and you can enjoy the hot springs of beauty to your heart's content, and there are also facilities where you can take a day trip to the hot spring. Otofuke's sights are so full of charm that you will lose track of time. Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen is like a treasure chest with a market where fresh local ingredients and specialties gather, a spa where you can enjoy the Hokkaido Heritage Mall Onsen in a swimsuit, an experience workshop, and four restaurants. At the Tokachi Ranch, which boasts a vast site, a magnificent view of Tokachi spreads out 360 degrees from the observation deck inside the ranch. From mid-January to the end of February, snow exercises are open to the public as part of horse health management. At Yanagigetsu Sweetpia Garden, you can get a glimpse of the manufacturing process of popular confectionery makers and experience making sweets. Tokachigaoka Park is the perfect place to enjoy with your family, with seasonal flowers blooming around Hanak, a large flower clock with a diameter of 18 meters and a second hand length of 10 meters and 10 centimeters. Otofuke Tokachigawa Onsen is full of attractive events. Why don't you be fascinated by the light of fireflies that color Tokachigawa Onsen at night in "Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing" in early summer? Many tourists come to enjoy the wild dance of fireflies and spend a special time where you can feel the symbiosis with nature. The gorgeous event "Sairinka" held in winter creates a fantastic space where about 600 light objects, including a symbol tower of up to 5.4 meters, are linked with sound and light. Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke Hokkaido hosts a variety of attractive events throughout the year, including these events. Along with hot springs, sightseeing spots, and delicious gourmet food, we hope you will enjoy seasonal events. Access to Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke Hokkaido is about 2 hours by car from New Chitose Airport, about 3 hours by train from JR Sapporo Station, and about 20 minutes by car or taxi from Obihiro Station. Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke Hokkaido awaits you with beautiful nature, hot springs that heal both mind and body, and inspiring sightseeing spots!

This is a photo taken when I visited Ekorin Village in Hokkaido in September 2022. I thought there was a cow in the distance, so I zoomed in and saw a cow-patterned sheep ?, which is ? one of my favorite photos looking at the camera.

Morning Ranch

A brown-haired, long-haired handsome man ♪ found in Hokkaido