Shinshu Kankochi Suwa!!! In the Suwa, there is a gentle undulation from Kurumayama to Washigamine Kirigamine Highlands There are. 　Around the end of June, seasonal alpine plants such as Renge azalea, daylily sedge, and pine beetle dye the green meadow in a variety of colors. Mt. Fuji, the Alps, the Yatsugatake mountain range, and other famous peaks that Japan is proud of are also overlooked. 　In addition, the Kirigamine Highlands is also known as the birthplace of Japan gliders, as it is suitable for flying gliders with abundant updrafts in the area. In the Kirigamine, the three major marshes of the Kirigamine are formed by the Restrooms available Kurumayama, Shimagahara Marsh, and Ikenokurumi Landing Wetlands, and more than 400 kinds of subalpine plants can be observed throughout the year. 　It is also designated as a national natural monument and is a rare wetland in the world. In early summer, you can also see Renge azalea, and the bright orange flowers are beautiful! In summer, "daylily" (Daylily) blooms 🌼 as shown in the photo Most of the photos are sent by the staff of our Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center Mr./Ms. 　This year, it may bloom a little earlier than every year. And this year, thanks to the people involved in Kirigamine, there seems to be little damage from Deer, so it may be a normal year. Why don't you put the rich clear Highlands air full of Suwa's nature into your body and visit to refresh yourself? * The photo is taken last year in 2023.

This is an introduction to the "Takabocchi Highlands" on the border of Okaya City and Shiojiri City, next to Kankochi Suwa. The Takabocchi Highlands is a Highlands that spreads out on a gentle slope. You can enjoy a 360° panorama in the midst of Nature. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, the Central Alps, Mt. Ontake, and Mt. Norikura. The alpine plant Renge azalea was blooming bright red. * High Bocce Skyline is closed from early December to late April during the winter season.

Kankochi Suwa!!!　 Introducing the Takashima Castle Festival! May 26, 2024 (the fourth Sunday in May every year). The 55th Takashima Castle Festival was held in. This year, 19 groups presented on stage. Hip-hop dances, Japan dances, Drum, singer singing, Restrooms available and the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps (arquebus) were Restrooms available.　 　The Gun Squad made a strong impression on me. Restrooms available even in Japan.　The arquebus is about 430 years old Restrooms available and I think that there are few people who have traditionally preserved the ones that can be used today Squid　The people who protect the arquebus and carry on the tradition are the people of the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps.　That's why arquebuses can be seen at events such as Matsumoto Castle.　The gunners brought several types of arquebuses.　To the untrained eye, I saw two types of arquebuses.　The first is the bantsu (infantry gun), and the next is the medium tube (medium gun).　They fired blanks in several different formations.　It was a great impact sound!　Finally, a batter from Suwa shot the middle tube. It was a huge sound that seemed to cut through the space we were in.　It was really amazing, and I felt wonderful! Drum performances, children's Hip-Hop dances, and families came to watch.　In this festival, you can buy specialties from Stalls, sister cities, and friendship cities, and you can also do tree climbing!!　 We were blessed with good weather and many citizens came to the event. If you have the opportunity to come to the Takashima Castle Festival, please come and enjoy it!

The best breakfast on the Highlands of Shinshu. Would you like to experience Breakfast on a Highlands with a breeze of 1600m Elevation? Please spend a luxurious time while looking at the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. ●Period Monday, July 1, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 (*Blackout dates and regular holidays July: 4, 13~15 | August: 10~18, 29 | September: 5, 12, 14~16, 19, 21~23, 26 (as of June 13, 2024) Limited to 20 people per day Reservation required ●Fee 1,800 yen (tax included) ●Business hours 9：00～11：00 Application & Venue Falling ~A stylish café attached to a mountain hut~ ●Address: Nagano Suwa City Kirigamine Kurumayama TEL 　0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation directly by Phone * From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., it is Restrooms available that it may be difficult to connect Gari Phone. Breakfast at the ≪Kirigamine. Squid Plan ≫ Breakfast is served elegantly on the terrace of the mountain hut with a view of the majestic meadow that spreads out in front of you. This is an individual plan with Privileges such as Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Ticket and original pin badges. ●Where to apply Falling TEL 0266-58-0573 ※ Please make a reservation by Phone. ●Access ‣About 30 minutes by car from Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Suwa Lakeside ‣From the Chuo Expressway Suwa interchange, via Prefectural Road 40 (Line Kirigamine Lake Shirakaba), about 40 minutes by car * Restrooms available the number of parking lots is limited, and it is Restrooms available that parking may not be possible. Please note that it can be very crowded on weekends and during the season. ●Other ▷ Reception until noon the day before ▷ Cancellations on the day will be charged one person 1,800 yen. ▷ Limited to 20 people per day ▷ Restrooms available are very crowded on weekends and during the season, and reservations may fill up relatively early. ▷ Please note that parking and breakfast are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. ▷ Restrooms available may not be possible due to stormy weather. With nice Privileges! ★ Privileges 1 Kirigamine Natsuyama Lift Round-trip Ticket Privileges period: July 13, 2024 ~ August 25, 2024 Lift hours 9:00~16:00 * It is Restrooms available that Lift business may not be possible due to stormy weather. Address 長野県Suwa City上Suwa 13338−41 Restrooms available (Kirigamine Ski Resort parking lot about 200 cars) Access About 5 minutes by car from Kurumayama shoulder, about 2 minutes by car from Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center parking lot ★ Privileges 2 Kirigamine Highlands "Original Pin Badge" Present! Privileges period: July 1, 2024 ~ July 12, August 26 ~ September 30, 2024 * The batch of photos is from 2022.

!! Suwa Kirigamine Highlands in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. It is also a scenic spot that Suwa is proud of, where you can enjoy alpine plants in all four seasons. It is a 🛩️ sacred place for gliders in Japan In Kirigamine, this is also a "daylily Cluster of trees" of domestic one of the best. Representative flower of the Highlands in July. It is a member of the Liliaceae family and produces yellow flowers close to the orange that bloom in the green area of the Highlands 🌼 Every year in July, Kirigamine is a popular flower that causes traffic jams. In the hot season, please ♪ enjoy an elegant time at the summer resort of the Highlands

　Kamisuwa Hot Spring spreads along the coast of Suwa Lake, but when you get off the train, you can ♨ enjoy Kamisuwa Hot Spring as a foot bath without exiting the ticket gate. On platform 1 of JR Kamisuwa Station, there is a solid rock bath-style foot bath. This footbath is based on an open-air bath for men and women built in 1986 as part of the "One Station, One Specialties Movement", and was renovated in 2002. 　It is recommended because you can easily enjoy the Hot Spring for a little time while waiting for the train.　Why don't you soak ♨ in a warm foot bath at Kamisuwa Hot Spring for your tired feet in the summer and cold feet in the winter 　On top of that, it is recommended to make and eat Hot Spring eggs while soaking in the footbath at Suwa Station!! Please note that you can purchase the "Kamisuwa Station Hot Spring Egg Set" (raw egg, sauce, spoon, cup) for 100 yen (tax included) at the New Days Mini Kamisuwa store at Kamisuwa Station, and you will need an admission ticket (150 yen) or a boarding ticket to enter the platform. 　Soak the eggs in the Hot Spring and enjoy the foot bath in about 20 minutes to make delicious Hot Spring eggs Gari ♪ Footbath business hours 9 a.m. ~ 9 p.m. New Days Mini Kamisuwa 6:45 a.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. Please enjoy 🥚 it!

Gyoikou is a plant of the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family. Sakura is a cultivation variety native to Japan that was born based on the Oshima cherry tree. The name has been seen since the middle of the Edo period, and its origin is close to the yellow color of aristocratic clothing. Another name seems to be "misogi (exorcism)".　 　The yellow of the robe in this photo is the yellow of the "Akiba Shrine" in Shimizu Town, Suwa City.　This shrine has a number of large zelkova trees, and there are about three Shrine at the base, making it a very fantastic shrine that seems to appear in yellowtail work. 　If you enter the Akiba Shrine and go to the back on the left, you will find this robe yellow.　This cherry blossom blooms about two weeks later than Someiyoshino, and usually blooms 🌸 around Golden Week!　The time of year is about the same time as the Double Cherry Blossom (Yae zakura).　At the beginning of blooming, the inside of the petals is light green, and near the end of the flower, a light pink streak appears in the center!　The trees have lost their momentum since the past, but as it is written on the signboard, the average age of the trees seems to be about 20 years. If you look closely, you can see that the tree was planted on May 25, 1975, so it is 49 years old this year. It's amazing, isn't it!!　Also, don't you ♪ think that unlike the famous pink cherry blossoms, they are pale yellow-green and give off a wonderful color? After Someiyoshino, it is a pleasure every year to see the Double Cherry Blossom(Yae zakura) and this mii yellow.　 Answer! This cherry blossom was written in post English by me on Instagram on January 18 of this year, and the "light green colored cherry blossom" was the yellow of ♪ this Akiba Shrine's robe Please take a look at the post in English. Also, as far as I know, it is a facility in Suwa City, but there was also a green cherry blossom that seemed to be a yellow robe on the premises of the pruned tree recycling facility (former Suwa City Cleaning Center) in Suwa City. This is a facility in Suwa City, so please take a look when you go to recycle pruned trees in early spring. 　 From next year onwards, if you can't make it in time for Someiyoshino around April, please add it to your options to see Mii Huang. Especially in Suwa City and Town/Village six cities near Suwa, there are such unusual cherry blossoms here! If you have any Information, not just cherry blossoms, I would ♪ like to go as much as possible!! Suwa Tourist Association We look forward to following you → @suwa_nagano Instagram!

Heart-shaped iron flat stone 　At the east exit of Kamisuwa Station (Kirigamine side), there is Ark Suwa, and in front of it there is a sidewalk paved with Suwa City's specialty "Teppei stone", and there is a small heart-shaped Teppei stone. And there is also a four-leaf clover that combines four heart-shaped iron flat stones.　In Japan, a four-leaf clover is also a 🍀 sign of good luck Near it is a manhole with a Suwa Lake fireworks and Suwa no Ukijo Castle Takashima Castle depicted. Please look for that as well! 　Teppeiseki is a well-developed plate-like joint of pyroxene andesite, which is widely distributed in the Suwa and Saku regions of Nagano Prefecture. Use iron flat stone, which has the property of peeling off easily in the form of a plate and has been peeled off to a thickness of 2~3 cm, is widely used as a stone material for interior and exterior decoration for construction.

Katakurakan (Nationally Important Designated Cultural Property) 　It is a day trip bathing facility located about 7 minutes on foot from Kamisuwa Station. It was also the location of the movie "Thermae Romae II", and there is also a famous bath in Suwa City. 　It is a 1.1m deep bath called the "1,000-person bath", and you can stand up and enter! You will be surprised when you tell them. The bottom of the public bath is paved with jade gravel, which stimulates the soles of the feet comfortably.　It's the perfect bath for a tired body! Even in the hot summer, Kamisuwa Hot Spring ♨ is recommended 　You can also take a day trip here, so please enjoy it together with the historical architecture! search Ward → Katakurakan Sennin Bath

Doll memorial service Nagano Prefecture Suwa City Hot Spring Temple (Rinzai sect Myoshinji sect) On March 17, 2014, I went to a Hot Spring Temple. It is about a 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. This temple offers Traditional Japanese straw raincoat dolls and stuffed animals. It's like a funeral for Traditional Japanese straw raincoat dolls and stuffed animals. At the Hot Spring Temple, a memorial service for dolls is held every March. 　In Japan, there is a Boys' Day (May 5) and a Girls' Day (March 3). Most grandparents give dolls as gifts for their grandchildren to pray for the growth and health of their children. It is a traditional doll original to Japan. That's why many Japanese families have Japanese dolls. I think dolls also have a soul like animism. So, if your child has a doll, the child will play with the doll. Adult, I think we move away from dolls. Most Japanese people don't simply throw away the dolls that have watched their children grow up. Because the doll spent time with the child. Most Japanese people think that dolls have souls. That's why we make a memorial service for the dolls. 　On this day, more than 1,000 dolls were gathered. The priest recited sutras on dolls and stuffed animals for about 30 minutes. The priest gave thanks to the doll with cleansing salt. We prayed with the same feeling. 　 It was a very, very strange experience. I've never seen so many dolls and stuffed animals. However, it is a very hearty Buddhist offering for the doll. I feel that I was able to feel the Buddhist sentiment a little. That's why I love Japan!! 　Hot Spring Temple is also famous as a famous place for autumn leaves. If you want to see the beautiful autumn leaves, please come and see the autumn leaves at the Hot Spring Temple.

I will tell you the charm of Nagano Prefecture's Suwa City!!　⇒ YouTube "Suwa City Official Channel" (@TheCityofSuwa) 　First of all, I would be happy if you would be interested in "What kind of place is Suwa?!". I was able to video the best promotion!! 　You can enjoy the charm of Suwa in all four seasons, cherry blossom viewing in Spring, hiking and trekking in the New green surrounded by mountains, superb views of Nagigama Shrine at Kirigamine, and Nikkōkisuge in summer!　In the center of the Suwa Basin is the symbol Suwa Lake. In the summer, kayaking, sightseeing boats, and cycling paths that even children can enjoy are completed 🚵 on Suwa Lake, and above all, it is one of the top class in Japan that colors the summer sky of Suwa Lake Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa 🎆 In the autumn of appetite, fermented food "miso", which is also the gastronomy of Suwa City! Suwa Specialties Shinshu Suwa Miso Tendon!! And Suwa Gokura's sake 🍶 made based on the strongest underground water of Kirigamine In winter, Mikami walking, Japanese smelt fishing 🎣 Kamisuwa Hot Spring ♨ for cold and tired bodies　　 　It's a ♪ good thing all year round When you're in trouble, "Suwa-sama" There are more than 10,000 branch companies all over Japan. The general headquarters of Suwa Grand Shrine is also located ⛩ in the introduction videos of about 6 minutes.　Suwa is not just a pillar!!　Please come and experience ♪ Suwa We are waiting for you!

　Today, I went to the Kirigamine Opening Festival. The weather was nice and warm. The second spiritual peak, Mt. Fuji, also welcomed us with our faces. In the midst of all this, I was 💦 drenched in sweat just by going up to the fog bell tower 　It was 🏔 the first outdoor opening ceremony in three years Many people attended and we were able to hold a mountain opening ceremony. At the opening, a member of the Kirigamine Glider Association flew a 🛩 glider at 9:00 a.m. Immediately after the start, we went up to an altitude of about 1900m. It's 🛫 a glider, so it takes off very quietly If there is no weight limit, I would like to try it at least once!!　 　At the opening ceremony, the priest of Tenaga Shrine prayed for the safety of tourists, people passing through Kirigamine, and everyone related to Kirigamine. Please come to the Kirigamine Nagikama Shrine, which I introduced before, which is a Suwa hidden gem superb view point! 　When you come to Kirigamine or Suwa, please 🚙 drive safely = 3

When I went to Takashima Castle around Golden Week, students from a local junior high school came to sketch Takashima Castle. 　When I went near the wisteria flowers, there was a very sweet and wonderful scent in the air.　Before I knew it, bees and black bees were 🐝 coming to take nectar ~ Even as a human, it was a wonderful scent that attracted me!!　I don't know why the demons of Demon Slayer don't like this wonderful flower www I think it's a wonderful flower.　A shot from under the wisteria ledge is recommended!!　I didn't know that wisteria flowers were blooming in the pond even though I was a local.　I'm sorry, Mr. Takashimajo.　When I looked at the whole wisteria flower on this day, I thought that it would bloom for seven minutes today to the untrained eye!　 　On the premises, there is a rare Gokoku Shrine ⛩ in Japan that resembles the construction of Suwa Grand Shrine. There seems to be a rare sculpture. 　Every year, I think it's about Golden Week, but it's very beautiful and you can see it.　The castle, the park, and the wisteria flowers are waiting 🌼 for you next year, so please come!

Jizoin is located in Shiga, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Suwa 33 Kannon's 16th Jizoin Jizoin is famous for its Katsura tree, which is a designated natural monument of Suwa City, but it is also famous as Botan Temple. The large-flowered flowers are spectacular and colorful. ※Karin-chanko Bus Yamato-Shiga Line 🚌 Get off at Kirigamine Exit → Kamisuwa Station → 2 minutes on foot

Finally, on April 1, 2024, the Suwa Lake Cycling Road was completed. The circumference of Suwa Lake is about 16 km. It is a lake that has been loved by locals for a long time. When I was in the sixth grade of elementary school, I remember the first time I rode a bicycle around Suwa Lake with a friend. I think the locals have an episode of their first circumnavigation of Suwa Lake. In addition, I think that it will be a newly maintenance cycling road that is easy to ride by bicycle and has a nice scenery. On holidays when the weather is nice, the excitement will increase! 　 "No, no, I'm going to have a bicycle from now on..." "What kind of bicycle should I use now?" If you are wondering "What is an electrically power assisted bicycle?", Why don't you take this opportunity to relax around Lake Suwa Lake with your family and friends on a rental cycle around Lake Suwa Lake?　* Regular holidays, business hours, etc. please check each website. ・Activity Base Cogue ・JBT Suwa visit rental cycle ・Suwa Lake Bicycle Rental ・SUWA Glass Village 　 Electrically power assisted bicycles can easily climb Slope!　You can also go to that Famous Tateishi Park and the Kirigamine Highlands, which Suwa is proud of, by bicycle!!　Taking the opportunity of the completion of this Suwa Lake Cycling Road, why don't you use your own bicycle to cycle around Suwa Lake or rent an electrically assisted bicycle and challenge yourself to go around Lake Suwa Lake and Kirigamine Highlands? If you get tired, there are parks, cafes, and foot baths, and ♪ I don't think you can find such a blessed environment in Japan.　There are cafes and parks along the cycling path, but there are not many foot baths! I think. Use the foot bath easily as long as you have a towel. It will blow away your ♨ tiredness And Swaichi! Did you know? If you go around Suwa Lake by bicycle, take a picture of the three spots of Suwa, Shimosuwa, and Okaya with your smartphone, go to the tourist information center of each city (Kamisuwa Station, Shimosuwa Station, Okaya Station) by yourself and show the photos of the three spots, you will receive a Swaichi certificate and a commemorative badge (you cannot choose the color)!　Please try it with your children and friends. A testament to the circumnavigation of Suwa Lake and a commemorative swaichi! Challenges are also recommended. ※ Photo courtesy of Activity Base Cogue The seventh photo is one of my favorite scenic Spot!! Look for it!

Nagikama Shrine ⛩ The other day, I went to visit the Yabukama Shrine in Kirigamine for the first time.　Last year, I heard Torii (shrine gate) ⇒ that there was a "Nagikama Shrine" that had been changed to a wooden stone monument, and I was originally thinking of going there because of the thaw, and I decided to go with the words of my wife, who loves Kirigamine.　As a lover of pillars, I have come to like visiting shrines and other places, and I have always wanted to go to the Yabukama Shrine, so I thought I finally had the opportunity to go to Kirigamine with my camera. 　I parked my car in the parking lot under the ski resort and headed towards the glider pavilion as I heard from an acquaintance, but I was not confident and was nervous, and there was a small sign in front of the glider pavilion that said ⇒ Yagikama Shrine 0.5 km, so I headed there.　I felt that it was surprisingly far away.　Together with his two children and his wife, he walked for a few minutes while touching the nature of Kirigamine.　I could see the stone monument of the Nagikama Shrine.　Since it is a shrine, the Torii (shrine gate) is more chic, but this is also a stone monument and it is quaint!! I thought. The approach road was also paved with wood chips, and it was very beautiful and maintained and easy to walk.　When I arrived at the Shrine, there was a breathtaking view...　For the first time in a long time, I couldn't suppress my excitement. The fact that the day I visit was sunny was also α to the superb view, and it was wonderful!!　The Suwa Basin spreads out below, Lake Suwa Lake stands very beautifully, the Central Alps are in front, the Northern Alps are on the right, the Southern Alps are on the left, Mt. Fuji is on the side, and Yatsugatake is behind the left. Isn't there a shrine in Japan where you can see the mountains like this? I think so!! 🏔 As a self-proclaimed hunter of Suwa City's spectacular scenery, this spectacular view immediately became a ranker!!　Tateishi Park also overlooks Suwa-no-Taira and has a very good view, but this one has an indescribable beauty because the Elevation Gari even higher.　I post that this is not only in my heart!! The shuin stamps is new, and if you are visiting the shrine of Suwa, please stop by when you come to Kirigamine!!　If it's sunny, I don't think you'll regret it! ・ God of worship Kenmikata Ōkami (also known as Osuwa-sama : Takeminakata God of valor, fertility of five grains, etc.)　 ・ Daisen Ōkami (Ōyamatsumi : As the god of industry and shipping, as well as the god of sake dissolution, the ancestor of sake brewing) ・ Ashinazuchi Tema Milk Ōkami (Tenazuchi) ⇐ Parents of Kushinada Hime (Kushinada Hime : Susanoo's wife) Here, the Dedication of the Nagi Sickle (a sacred vessel shaped like a sickle) found in the former Motomisayama Ruins is dedicated. The scythe is struck on the pillar after the main pillar has been determined. It is said that it is only hammered on the pillars of the Suwa Grand Shrine Upper Shrine, which is a strange thing. The shape is a sickle shaped like the head of a male chicken, which is also the "sacred weapon" of Suwa Grand Shrine.　The sickle is enshrined in the Shrine, so please take a look along with the superb view. Suwa Grand Shrine also has a nagikamamori ♪

Big NEWS!!! Suwa Gokura's "Very Raku Set" will Gari renewed and will be 🍶 on sale from April 1, 2024 ~!! In the previous set, you can enjoy tasting 4~5 kinds of sake at each sake brewery, and a special drawstring bag and glass are set.　Super popular project Gari New Open!! In the renewed version, each Gozo's original special sticker is added, and there is a mount on it, and it looks like Gozo's shuin stamp books!　It is also suitable for inbound (foreign tourists), and you can use Digital Maps (Japanese, English, Chinese) as a purchase Privileges.　This Digital Map also includes Tourist Information, evacuation sites, and disaster prevention Information around Kamisuwa Station!!　It's been pretty powerful!　And it's ♪ unbearable for alcohol 🍶 lovers & sticker lovers Even after the trip, there is a Gozo sticker book, so you can soak in the memories! 　 The new Koraku set will be renewed on April 1, 2024 ~ for 3,000 yen (including tax) and can be purchased at the Suwa City Tourist Information Center in Kamisuwa Station!!　Please enjoy this opportunity for both locals and travelers to Suwa!

As you all know, Suwa Lake is famous for crossing the gods, but do you know Other about the mysterious natural phenomenon of "Oshi-shi"?　 Suwa Lake has particularly strong winds in winter, and once the ice that has not been completely frozen breaks, and the ice fragments are pushed up to the shore by strong winds, a phenomenon called "yomi ice". This seems to be a natural phenomenon that can be seen in large lakes and not in rivers that stream all the time. The pieces of ice look like large pieces of glass, and you can see a fantastic scenery by layering them. In addition, the ice reflected by the sunlight looks very beautiful. Take a walk, take pictures, or experience the fantastic winter Suwa Lake while running or walking. I haven't been out for 6 years, including the last winter. It is not always possible to see the ice and the god crossing. Therefore, in winter, we distribute live videos on the website of the Suwa Tourist Association. We strongly recommend that you check the videos before visiting. ◎ Even if there is ice, riding on the ice is very dangerous because there is a risk of falling into Suwa Lake. Please be sure to observe good manners and watch from a safe place.

It is a large drum at the Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinshu Suwa. In addition to the size, the gorgeous pattern on the body is worth seeing. This kind of attention to detail is Cool Japan. Why don't you visit once?

Hello! This is the Suwa Tourist Association. Located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, Suwa City in Nagano Prefecture is an area where you can experience beautiful natural scenery such as Suwa Lake and Kirigamine, as well as rich history such as Takashima Castle and Suwa Grand Shrine. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommended sightseeing Spot and Latest Information in Suwa City, so thank you! ◆◆What is Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture? With a population of about 47,000, the Suwa City is about a two-hour drive from the Central Tokyo. The Suwa Grand Shrine Upper Shrine Lower Shrine, which is said to be one of the oldest shrines in Japan, is Visit by many tourists throughout the year. In the Edo period, it flourished as a Castle Town of the Takashima Domain, and in the Meiji period, it flourished as the center of the global silk industry. ◆◆Tourist Spots in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Suwa Grand Shrine It is the head shrine of Suwa Grand Shrine all over Japan. The Upper Shrine is located in the Main Shrine (Suwa City) and Mae-miya Shrine (Chino City), and the Lower Shrine is divided into Autumn Shrine and Spring Shrine (both Shimosuwa Town). In an architectural style called Suwa Structure, the shrine hall is designated as an important cultural property of the National Important Cultural Property, and the forest of the shrine is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture. The "Four Shrine Tour" is a popular sightseeing course that tours the four shrines of Suwa Grand Shrine. ◇Takashima Castle / Takashima Park The castle was built about 420 years ago, and the water of Lake Suwa Lake played the role of a moat, so it is also called "Suwa no Ukijo Castle". The current castle tower is visited by many tourists as a Reference Room and Observation decks. Takashima Park in the castle is also popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. ◇Suwa Lake Suwa Lake is located almost in the center of Nagano Prefecture and is the largest lake in Shinshu with a circumference of 16 kilometers meters. It is full of highlights such as a lakeside walk, the Harmo Museum of Art, and the largest glass museum in Nagano Prefecture "SUWA Glass Village". ◇Kamisuwa Hot Spring It is a hot spring on the shore of Lake Suwa Lakeside and has one of the highest daily gushing volumes in Japan. There are many hotels, inns, guesthouses, and one-day hot spring facilities, so you can enjoy it according to your travel plan. ◇ Tateishi Park It is a park on the mountainside, and you can see Suwa Lake below. There is also talk that it may have been used as a model for a movie! 100 best sunset points in Shinshu has been selected as a New Japan's Three Greatest Night Views and 100 Best Night Views. ◇Kirigamine Highlands Alpine plants in all four seasons dye the entire Highlands. The spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, the Alps, and the Yatsugatake mountain range will surely bring you Impression. There is Kirigamine Ski Resort in the Highlands, where you can enjoy winter sports. ◇Nagano Prefecture Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center At the Nagano Prefectural Visitor Center located in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, you can learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Kirigamine through photos and panels. ◇Suwa Gokura Suwa City's sake, which is made with underground water Gushing subterranean water from the Kirigamine Highlands, clear air, and a cold climate, is one of the best in Japan. There are five sake breweries (Suwa Gokura) in the city, and it is also popular to visit the sake breweries where you can walk around each brewery. ◆◆Specialty products of Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Suwa City has a wide variety of Specialty Products harvested and produced locally, such as Western Karin (quince) products, river fish products, sake, Kanten (agar-agar), and Shinshu miso. These are known for their high quality and are highly regarded not only in the Local market but also nationally. ◆◆Introduction of festivals and events in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture ◇Suwa Grand Shrine Onbashira Festival It is a traditional Shinto ritual of Suwa Grand Shrine that has been passed down for more than 1,200 years, held once every seven years in the Year of the Tiger and the Monkey. At the Onbashira Festival, 16 large large fir trees over 17 meters are erected at the four corners of the shrine by hand. The next meeting will be held in in 2028. ◇Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa Held in on August 15 every year, fireworks launched from a launch platform set up on Hatsushima Island on Lake Suwa Lake dye Suwa Lake in vivid colors. It is one of the One of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, and about 500,000 spectators Visit every year. ◆◆Disseminate Tourist Information of Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Suwa City is an area full of charm woven with history, nature, and culture. Experience the history of Japan in Suwa City and spend a blissful time surrounded by Nature. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide Recommendations for Suwa City, so thank you.