"Three Mountains of Kubiki from Nanao Bay" During the early morning magic hour, Niigata's three mountains (Mt. Hiuchi, Mt. Yakeyama, and Mt. Myoko) and Mt. Umagaka on the right were enveloped in light and emerged in silhouette. In the early morning when the atmosphere is clear and cold, there are days when the Northern Alps can be seen from Noto. It is a blissful time to spend time admiring each mountain peak.

My recommended place is Karuizawa shiraitofalls. This beautiful curtain of the waterfall is so beautiful and unique. Usually waterfalls are coming out of a stream but here in this case water coming out of the wet soil. isn’t it cool? love the deep nature and calm atmosphere. it is one of the popular attractions of nagano.

The wooden school building in Yamamoto, Iida City, is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. After the school closed, it was also used as a filming location for movies. The large drooping cherry blossoms in front of the school building blooming in spring are a spectacular location. It is a warm spot with a gentle atmosphere and I hope many people will visit.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce the post of "Masayasu Furuta"! It's a photo with an impressive sad but cute expression. Jigokudani Monkey Park, located in Yamanouchi-cho, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture, is a popular tourist destination for overseas tourists because you can see monkeys entering the hot springs. ◆Jigokudani Monkey Park◆ 【Address】〒381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchi-cho Hirao 6845 【Access】 From Kanto region Hokuriku Shinkansen (via Nagano Station) / Kagayaki / Hakutaka / Asama : Fastest 79 minutes →Nagano Station Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express → Yudanaka Bus / 15 minutes Snow Monkey Park → about 35 minutes on foot Please check the official website for details.

I think about 70% of foreign tourists Jigokudani Monkey Park is such a popular spot. It is a good photo spot no matter how many times you go, so it is a highly recommended place. Especially when a baby monkey comes close, I just want to take a picture.

Kibara School in Iida, Nagano Prefecture It is a wonderful location that will leave the viewer at ease, different from the powerful view with the large weeping cherry blossoms and wooden school building used as a movie location. I'm looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom again this year.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "shota"! The nostalgic scene is impressive. Narai-juku is located in Narai, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, and is a post town where the old-fashioned townscape remains. It is full of attractions such as local cuisine, traditional crafts, and beautiful nature. ◆Nakasendo Narai-juku◆ 【Address】〒399-6303 Nagano Prefecture, Shiojiri City, Narai 【Access】 From Shinjuku, take the Chuo Main Line ⇒Shiojiri Station⇒ get off at Narai Station⇒ walk about 3 minutes 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

Do you know the village of Shinanodaira Kamakura in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture? The blue scenery at dusk is called "kamakura blue". How about a fantastic romantic time?

Hakuba and Kitaone Highland are easy to climb with a single lift, so it is recommended. The sunrise view from the plateau is very wonderful.

I went to Jigokudani Monkey Park in winter. It was difficult because it was a little far from the parking lot, but the monkeys soaking in the hot spring were very cute.

Narai-juku in summer. There is no doubt that you will be impressed by the scenery as if you have slipped back in time!!! If you want to see a Japan-like view, this is the place!

Togakushi Shrine in winter The cedar trees on the approach to Okusha looked even cooler. Okusha is closed in winter, so I would like to visit it in spring.

It is a rose park in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, or Ippongi Park. You will be enveloped in many roses and fragrances.

It is Ikushimatarushima Shrine in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. It seems that there is a day when the morning sun climbs from inside the torii!

Tsumagojuku Okutani no Koawn

This is a tourist admiring the magnificent snowy scenery of the Northern Alps. You won't get tired of watching the snowy scenery of the Northern Alps.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "K.Y's post "Matsumoto Castle in the middle of the snow dancing". It's a piece that feels Japan atmosphere in the snow and the scenery of the castle. Matsumoto Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is the oldest castle in the Japan that has a five-story and six-story castle tower and is designated as a national treasure. Before the Sengoku period, it was also called Fukashijo. Matsumoto Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the Japan, is full of attractions. In the Honmaru Garden, which spreads out beyond the entrance Kuromon, you can enjoy flowers such as azaleas, peonies, and wisteria flowers. Another attraction of the five castle towers is the contrast between the jet-black exterior walls and the white plaster at the top of the castle walls. The castle is lit up every day from sunset to 10 p.m. From December 1, 2022 ~ February 28, 2023, "Matsumoto Castle Laser Mapping (Matsumoto Castle ~Ice Crystal Sparkling Water Mirror~)" is also being held. In addition to the castle, we recommend eating and strolling in the castle town of Matsumoto. You can enjoy shops unique to the castle town and tour the samurai area. ◆Matsumoto Castle◆ 【Address】〒390-0873 Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto City Marunouchi 4-1 【Access】 ・Car Nagano Expressway From Matsumoto IC, take National Route 158 toward Matsumoto City area, about 3.5 km (about 20 minutes) ・Train Get off at JR Shinonoi Line "Matsumoto Station" and walk about 20 minutes 【Parking lot】Available Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "mihyaru" post "At the Snow Festival in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture". The high-quality Amabie snow sculpture is an impressive photo. The Iyama Snow Festival is a snow festival held in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture in mid-February every year. Huge snow sculptures are lined up in the city, and it is an event that represents winter in Iiyama City, which is crowded with many visitors every year. Shinanodaira in Iiyama City is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. The Iyama Snow Festival was started in 1983 with the desire of local youth to revitalize the region by viewing snow, which is a burden on citizens, as a resource. During the event, various events such as restaurants, snow sculpture contests, and photo contests with the theme of the Iyama Snow Festival will also be held. In addition, at the same time as the Iyama Snow Festival, "Kamakura no Sato" and "Kamakura Festival" are also held. ◆Iyama Snow Festival◆ 【Date】Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2023 【Venue】Iiyama City Cultural Exchange Center Nachura (tentative) Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Atsushi Kaneko's post "Shooting from the ropeway of Kita Yatsugatake". The vast world of white silver is a superb view. Kitayatsugatake refers to the northern part of the Yatsugatake mountain range, which straddles Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures. The Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway, which spans between Mt. Kitayokodake and Mt. Stripe, is a large ropeway that seats 100 people and can be reached from the base station (elevation 1,771m) to the summit station (elevation 2,237m) in about 7 minutes. Mt. Kitayatsugatake is also recommended for beginner climbers. The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway can be accessed by car or bus, and you can also use the ropeway for a day trip. You can enjoy sightseeing and hiking in the summer, and winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter, and you can enjoy the rich nature throughout the four seasons. Snow in Kitayatsugatake usually peaks around December ~ February and disappears around April ~ early May. You can also check the state of Kitayatsugatake from the "Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway Official Website" and the live camera of "Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort". When you visit, why not use it to check your clothes and the weather? ◆Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway◆ 【Address】4035-2541 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture 【Access】 car Chuo Expressway Suwa IC about 25kn (40~50 minutes) bus JR East Japan Get off at Chino Station on the Chuo Line Chino Station West Exit Alpico Kotsu Bus Stop Platform 2 bound for "Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway" (about 60 minutes)

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Tatsumi's post "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Sando in Nagano Prefecture". The cedars lined up at both ends are a powerful photo. Togakushi Shrine, located at the foot of Mount Togakushi in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is a shrine dedicated to the gods associated with the "Ten-iwa Tokai Opening Myth". It consists of five shrines, Okusha, Chūsha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha, and has a history of more than 2,000 years since its founding. Among the five shrines, Okusha has the most worshippers. It is also famous for the way from Nakasha to Okusha with more than 200 huge cedar trees. The cedar avenue, which is more than 400 years old, has been designated as a natural monument of Nagano Prefecture. Okusha seems to have benefits such as good luck, fulfillment of wishes, and must-win sports. Togakushi Shrine is said to be one of the three major power spots in Kita Shinano, and one of the attractions is the "Five Shrines Tour" that visits all five shrines. If you complete the worship and the awarding of the red seal, you will receive a "commemorative bookmark for visiting the five shrines" at the awarding office. ◆Togakushi Shrine◆ 【Address】〒381-4193 Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Togakushi 【Access】 From Nagano Station Bus Stop No. 7 (in front of the Alpico Kotsu Bus Nagano Station General Information Center), take the "bound for Togakushi Kogen via Loop Bridge" (about 1 hour) Hokosha: Get off at Togakushi Hokosha Nakasha: Get off at Togakushi Chusha Okusha: Get off at the entrance of Togakushi Okusha Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the photos posted on "Minna no Post"! This is a pickup post on the inbound tourism information SNS "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS". Today, I would like to introduce Taketaro's post "Tsumagojuku in Nagano Prefecture". It is an impressive photo of a traditional Japanese house illuminated by the shining light. Located in Nagiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, Tsumago-juku is one of the five highways built in the Edo period. While the traditional townscape disappeared with the passage of time, we succeeded in preserving the old townscape for the first time in Japan. In recognition of these efforts, it was 1976 (Showa 51) selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The Terashita area, where the townscape preservation activities were first carried out, can be said to be the origin of Tsumago-juku. Wakihonjin Okutani, which has a hearth and allows you to experience the atmosphere of that time, was designated as an important cultural property of the country in 2001 (Heisei 13). From November to February, you can see a fantastic sight of light pouring down from the lattice. Tsumago-juku has plenty of accommodation. "Onjuku Daikichi" is a guest house that harmonizes tradition and modernity. You can enjoy hinoki baths, Daikichi original dishes, chirashi soba sushi, ancient rice rice, etc. Located along the Nakasendō, Hanaya is a convenient ryokan with a large public bath and a private shower room, making it a popular ryokan for overseas tourists. Typical gourmet foods around Tsumago-juku are soba noodles and gohei mochi. We recommend Gohei mochi made with buckwheat flour from "Restaurant Kongoya" and Gohei mochi with sauce made with local mountain gurumi from "Shinya". At the restaurant "Otoyoshi" and the ryokan "Fujioto", you can taste local cuisine. ◆Tsumago-juku◆ 【Access】 From JR Nagiso Station Bus about 10 minutes / Taxi about 10 minutes Nagiso Town Regional Bus Timetable (using Magome Line and Hojin Line) About regional buses and shared taxis (Nagiso Town Hall) About 40 minutes on foot (via Nakasendō or National Route 19/National Route 256 side road sidewalk)

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "mihyaru" post "Nagano Prefecture Zenkoji's Komainu". The snow fluttering and the dignity of the Komainu dog that feels the history are impressive. "Zenkoji Temple" in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture in the Koshinetsu region is a non-sectarian temple that anyone can visit regardless of the denomination that was founded before the sect split in Japan. The main hall is designated as a National Treasure as one of the largest wooden buildings in the East Japan. In addition, the bell tower and Niomon gate were registered as national registered tangible cultural properties (buildings). The "Zenkoji Temple Opening Book" held once every seven years is a famous event as a grand ceremony of Zenkoji Temple. During the opening period, the Buddhism Flower Festival and various rituals are held. A beautiful paper cut "Mikaisho Special Goshuin" will also be distributed in limited quantities. The area around Zenkoji Temple is full of sightseeing spots. There are plenty of soba noodles in front of the Zenkoji gate, and why not stop by the long-established "Kuichi Soba Imamura Soba Main Store" and the reasonably priced "Juwari Soba Daizen". Local sake, miso, and soy sauce koji that can be purchased at the brewery's directly managed store "Zenkoji Gaien Nishinomon Yoshinoya" are recommended as souvenirs. ◆Zenkoji Temple◆ 【Address】〒380-0851 Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Nagano Motoyoshi-cho 491-A 【Access】 ・Train JR Tokyo Station (about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen) → JR Nagano Station JR Shin-Osaka Station (about 1 hour by Tokaido Shinkansen) → JR Nagoya Station (about 3 hours by Chuo Line Limited Express "Shinano") → JR Nagano Station ・Car From Tokyo Chuo Expressway [Okaya JCT]→ Nagano Expressway [Sarahani JCT]→ Joshinetsu Expressway [Nagano IC] Kan-etsu Expressway [Fujioka JCT]→ Joshinetsu Expressway [Nagano IC] From Osaka Meishin Expressway [Komaki JCT]→ Chuo Expressway [Okaya JCT]→ Nagano Expressway [Sarahani JCT]→ Joshinetsu Expressway [Nagano IC]

It was a very beautiful morning in Morgenrot at Yarigatake.

Tsumagojuku Hearth smoke shines in through lattice windows Bringing out a strong light The Tale of Light and Shadow in kominka The winter solstice is the time when the most light shines. (This photo was taken in early November.)

Misyaka Pond, famous for the painter Kaii Higashiyama, who represents the Japan The sunset during the autumn foliage period is wonderful dyed larch You can also see ducks swimming gracefully (There is one duck in the photo, albeit small)

Reiho Fuji No matter how many times I watch it, I'm impressed.

At the Takabotchi Plateau in Nagano Prefecture, I photographed the sea of clouds spreading over the Suwa Basin and Mt. Fuji. It's a scenery that I wanted to see at least once in my life, so it's amazing to be able to see it in person.

Bright red maple and national treasure Matsumoto Castle

Probably one of the best picturesque place in Japan. Fresh green, crystal clear river water and partially snow covered mountain... Kamikochi offers everything that one can expect from the early summer season.

We were able to win the opening match of this year.