🌳🚲 Tour de Yatsugatake resumes 🚲🌳 After five years of warming, the Tour de Yatsugatake ✨ is making a new start this year We look forward to your participation! 🚴‍♂️☀️ ◇◇Points◇◇ ☑️ Elevation difference 1,087m Hill Climb Elevation Difference of 1,087m Cycle Race Across Seasons! ☑️ Snow Viewing Cycle Limited opening of sections that are closed in winter! Scenic race through birch groves and residual snow ☑️ Birch forest You can enjoy the stunning beauty of the scenery by riding while looking at the birch, which is said to be the most beautiful in No.1 in Japan – – – 《Schedule》 Sunday, April 13, 2025 《Held in》 Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Highlands - Route 299 - 《Competition Events》 Hill Climb Bicycle Race 《Course Outline》 【Full Course】 Dream Forest (Elevation 1,040m) - Mugikusa Pass (Elevation 2,127m) Distance: 20.8km Elevation difference: 1,087m 【Half Course】 Yumenomori (Elevation 1,040m) - Yachiho Highlands Ski Resort (Elevation 1,625m) Distance: 11.4km Elevation difference: 585m 《Reception》 ・ Reception the day before (4/12) Location: Roadside Station Yachiho Highlands Outdoor Exchange Plaza (planned) * Those who register the day before will receive a 1,000 yen discount. ・Same-day reception (4/13) Location: Dream Forest: Starting point headquarters (tentative) * After reception, we will guide you to the location of the Car parking lot. 《Eligibility》 ○ Those who have the running ability to complete each course. ○ Participation under the age of 18 requires the consent of a parent or guardian. ○ Those who can comply with the tournament rules, traffic rules, and manners. ○ Those who have accepted the contents of the tournament rules. 《Capacity》 700 * There is no quota for each category. 《Application》 Application period: December 21, 2024 - March 16, 2025 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – –

・Yodagiri Park Campsite \Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ Yotagiri Park is a Nature Park located along the Yotagiri River in Iijima Town. Various Events are Held in throughout the year, and camping facilities auto camp fields and Barbecue sites, as well as sports facilities such as tennis courts and swimming pools. In addition, the Nature water "Kosumo no Mizu" that springs up in the park was selected as one of the 15 Famous Waters and Secret Waters of Shinshu. Address: 4-1 Iijima, Iijima, Kamiina County, Nagano Phone: 090-4750-1398 Website:https://yotagiri-camp.com...

【🎆 The 23rd Omachi Hot Spring Village Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival Held in 🎵】 The annual "23rd Omachi Hot Spring Village Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival 2025" will be held in again this yearA ✨ festival 🎆 of sound and light that echoes in Omachi Hot Spring Village in midwinter Every Saturday night in February 2025, a festival of powerful drum performances and fantastic fireworks will be held in again this year. On the first day, Saturday, February 1, you can 😌 also enjoy stage performances Held in 🔥 Sankuro (Dondoyaki) "Tsugaru Shamisen: Fuzoroi no Appletachi" and "Omachi Yabusame Drum" 🎆 Omachi Hot Spring Village Dream Fireworks and Sound Festival 🎵 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90417/...

In winter, the air is clear and the clear nights are perfect ✨🌟✨ for stargazing Even in Shibu Onsen, if you avoid the streets and look up at the sky, the sky 🌌 is full of stars You can 💫💫 also take a picture of the winter constellation Orion with your iPhone Sometimes you can see it from the open-air bath! !️🙈✨️ ♨️

Held in 🎊 a winter exhibition at the Shiga Highlands Roman Museum from January 25 This exhibition is [Continued: Opened Kautei Art Library] Saturday, January 25, 2025 ~ Sunday, April 6, 2025 Opening Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

Oku Shiga Highlands Ski Resort ⛷ The view is 🗻☀️ spectacular on a clear day We also found 🐰🐾🐾 rabbit tracks Check the latest information on ski resorts in Shiga Highlands from the URL! https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/lift/index.html...

The other day, "Tonight is Nazotre The world is Impression Japan! In the [Best 20 Famous landmarks with beautiful winter chosen by foreigners], Jigokudani Yaen-koen was selected 🐒✨️ as the 8th place Wild Japanese macaques 🙈♨️ bathing in Hot Spring, which is popular for inbound tourists The sight of you bathing in the Hot Spring with a mesmerizing face against the backdrop of the snowy landscape is a wonderful winter view ❄🐵♨️ unique to Japan

Yamanouchi Town×BNK48×CGM48 video are uploaded 🎥 daily on YouTube YOGHURT-chan from BNK48, PIM-chan from CGM48, MEI-chan, and JJAY-chan came and filmed all over the In the town! Scene at that time, Please watch 🥰🥰 from the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau's YouTube

Held in a completion ceremony on January 17, and a new Snow Monkey Park bus shelter was opened 🎉🎊 Until now, there has been no waiting area at this bus stop, and when there are many buses, the queue for the bus exceeds 200 people, and the number 🫨 of buses may be increased by 6 Maintenance of the surrounding area, such as tourists flocking to nearby facilities to borrow toilets, has not progressed, and it has become overtourism. This time, the Japan Tourism Bureau took the lead in applying for a subsidy from the Japan Tourism Agency, which was adopted and Maintenance the acceptance environment! The waiting area is equipped with 8 toilets, information and smart trash cans, as well as live cameras and digital signage, and is Maintenance ❕🌱 to provide a comfortable environment for tourists visitors A ticket vending machine for the Nagaden Bus has also been introduced, and tickets can be purchased in advance! (* Currently, cash is accepted.) ) Please stop by!

[Kashima Fire Festival 2/1 (Sat) Held in! ] 】 Fun at Kashima Lance Ski Resort will hold a fire festival 😊 at the Nakazuna Slope Special venue on Saturday, February 1, starting with the Manto Festival, where you can enjoy powerful Drum performances, torchlight gliding, fireworks, etc. 🎆 For details🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/event/90773/...

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nagano Prefecture Sakuho Town Tourism Association. Sakuho Town in Nagano Prefecture is located on the east side of Nagano Prefecture in the middle of Japan, across the Chikuma River and is shaped like spreading its wings to the left and right. We will introduce many attractions such as recommended information and sightseeing spots of Sakuho Town in Nagano Prefecture, so please enjoy it. – – – Recommended Sightseeing spots in Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture – – ◆ Shirakoma Pond In the vast primeval forest of Kita Yatsugatake, a mysterious lake full of fresh water. It is the largest natural lake in Japan with an elevation of more than 2,100 meters. The trail to the lake is surrounded by a primeval forest of hemlocks, spruces, and birches that are hundreds of years old, and the ground is covered with moss that looks like a green carpet. You can easily see the changing seasons woven by alpine plants and nature, and it is also famous as a gateway to climbing and trekking of Hidemine Yatsugatake. ◆ Moss forest A "moss forest" with 519 types of moss Japan was selected by the Bryophytes Society as a "Japan Precious Moss Forest". When you step into the forest, you will be fascinated by the blue moss that spreads all over the place. The area around Shirakoma Pond is named after 10 forests. Each forest has its own characteristics, and the type of moss There are also different. Please visit the mysterious Kita Yatsugatake "Moss Forest". ◆Cluster of trees The Yachiho Highlands, located northeast of the birch cluster of trees, which is considered to be the most beautiful in No.1 in Japan, is a plateau formed by volcanic activity. As many as 500,000 birches grow in clusters on a vast land of about 200 hectares. It is a light forest, with vertical rows of white trees with slightly bright green foliage, and the sound of the wind is pleasant. Famous as a Cluster of trees of Mountain azaleas, Mitsuba azaleas, Renge azaleas, and Doudan azaleas, it is a rich white forest with a very beautiful contrast with birches. ◆Yachiho Highland Nature Park In the vast park, a grove of Nature forests rich in variety such as birch, larch, and mizunara, a clear Mountain stream, two waterfalls, and a wide variety of wildflowers change their appearance with the seasons and gently welcome those who visit. There are three walking courses of different lengths, and it is also attractive that you can enjoy an exhilarating walk while listening to the singing of wild birds. ◆Yachiho Highlands Flower Garden A flower arboretum at 1,600m Elevation. While walking on the Highlands, you can observe the native birch forest, clumps of grass, and wildflowers up close. There are Mountain streams, ponds, and waterfalls along the walking path, and you can enjoy the scenery of clear water and plants, as well as wild birds that come in search of water. ◆ Komadeike Campground A campsite with a good location surrounded by birch forests, which are said to be the most beautiful in No.1 in Japan. Komade Pond, the symbol of the Komadeike Campground, is a masterpiece with the blue sky and trees reflecting like a mirror on a clear day. ◆◆Tourist Information of Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Sakuho Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot where the beautiful Nature and traditions of Shinshu are alive. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce Tourist Information full of the charm of Sakuho Town in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you!

Sunday, January 19, 2025 The inauguration ceremony was held. This year, the weather was very nice and it was ✨ fluffy At the head of the march was a juvenile fire brigade Marching cheerfully while sounding Hyoshigi, The members of the Ikeda Town Fire Brigade showed a (^^) very dignified march The cooked pork soup warms the body, It was ♪ very tasty #Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture#Shinshu Ikeda Town#Ikeda Town #Inauguration Ceremony #Ikeda Town Fire Brigade #Ikeda Town Tourism Association

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Ikeda Town Tourist Association. Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture Ikeda Town is a Town located in the northwestern part of Nagano Prefecture with a population of about 8,800. It is a Town rich in nature surrounded by the mountains and beautiful Rural Scenery of the Northern Alps, To the south Matsumoto City, Kamikochi, and Hakuba on the north side, and Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture. Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, the beauty and serene atmosphere of the Nature Fascination those who visit for sightseeing. Best regards for watching COOL JAPAN VIDEOS as we will deliver the charm of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town to everyone! 【Access to Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Tokyo - Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town Access by Automobile: From Chuo Expressway, enter the Nagano Automobile Expressway, get off at Azumino IC, and Use the Olympic Road route for about 3 hours. Access by train: Boarding the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Nagano Station, then Use a taxi after getting off at Akashina station on the JR Oito Line. It takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes to Akashina station. 【Sightseeing spots in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆North Alps Viewing Museum As the name suggests, the North Alps Viewing Museum is an art museum that offers spectacular views of the Northern Alps. Inside the Museum exhibits works by artists related to the region and works of art on the theme of Nature. ◆Yamazakura in Rikugo Cherry Blossom Senkyo Thousands of cherry trees growing wild all over the mountainside bloom in the Spring season, making it a true cherry blossom paradise. While walking through the beautiful cherry blossom tunnel, you can spend a quiet and peaceful time. Autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn, and you can enjoy different landscapes in each season. ◆Roadside Station Ikeda Ikeda Town Herb Center It is a Roadside Station located along Prefectural Road 51, where tourists can take a break and Fresh vegetables, fruits, and Local crafts are sold, bringing the charm of Ikeda Town to visit people. ◆Omine Plateau seven-color big maple Omine Plateau seven-color big maple is a huge maple tree that is over 250 years old. This maple tree shows a beautiful Autumn leaves in autumn, and its fantastic sight fascinates those who visit. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time in quiet nature. ◆ Azumino Rose Garden It is a located on a hill rose garden overlooking the mountains of the Northern Alps and the Rural Scenery of the Ikeda Town. You can enjoy 300 roses of about 200 species. 【Specialty products of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Kuga tea, Mulberry jam In Ikeda Town, Mulberry Cultivation is thriving, and Specialty Products using its leaves There are popular. Kuga tea is a drink that is said to be good for health and has a high relaxing effect. ◆ Wine Cultivation of European varieties of wine grapes has been cultivated for more than 30 years, and it has been certified as a "Northern Alps Azumino Wine Valley Special Zone". These Specialty Products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payments. 【Festivals and events in Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 ◆Yawata Shrine Annual Grand Festival Ikeda The Annual Grand Festival of Ikeda Yawata Shrine, held every September at Ikeda Yawata Shrine, is a popular festival that attracts the entire town of Ikeda Town, which has a history of 360 years. Stages and boat-shaped festival floats Parade through the Towns, and Locals and tourists Unite and get excited! together. You can also enjoy traditional dance and music, and it is a valuable opportunity to experience the culture of Ikeda Town. ◆Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival Held in in August every year, Takasegawa Grand Summer Fireworks Festival is an event that Fascination many tourists. About 2,000 fireworks of the colorful fireworks blooming in the Ikeda Town night sky create a fantastic sight. You can also see the very impressive "hand-held fireworks" in which fireworks craftsmen launch fireworks held in their hands. ◆ Shinshu Ikeda Town wine Festival At the "Shinshu Ikeda Town Wine Festival" Held in at Azumino Ikeda Craft Park, you can drink all-you-can-drink wines such as the Sapporo-Grand Polaire series and the Chateau Mercian series made from grapes Cultivation in Local if you pay an admission ticket. "Beverage Corner", "Taste Corner", and "Roasted Ikeda Roast Beef" are also available, and it is a popular event where you can enjoy local gourmet food in Ikeda Town with a glass of wine in hand. Held in in October 2023. 【Disseminating Tourist Information of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town】 The beautiful nature of Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, has a unique charm that can only be experienced here. It is easily accessible about 1 hour from Nagano City, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano. We will send out Recommendations for Ikeda Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ikeda Town, which will deeply impression those who visit, so please follow us.

[Name of 🏔 the mountain] For the past few days, sunny days have continued, and the daytime temperature is high for this time of yearOmachi City, ☀️ and the mountains are also shining in the blue skyThe 🏔 mountains that can be seen from this Omachi City, officially the Hida Mountains, commonly known as the Northern Alps, or Toyama Prefecture, are behind the Tateyama mountain ranges, so it is also called "Gotateyama mountain ranges" It 😌 is my personal impression, On the Omachi City side, I feel that 😊 the common name "Northern Alps" has gained citizenship ⭐️ Official website "Shinano Omachi Navi" ⭐️ https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Chowa Town has ⛄ a different amount of snow depending on the district Thereare 📷 such a difference even if you shoot on the same day (January 21, 2025) 1st photo: ☞ Himegihira 2nd Nagakubo ☞ Himekidaira has an Elevation of about 1300m, and Nagakubo has an Elevation of about 650m. Elevation is different, so if it is said to be natural, it is natural There are times when 😂 you will be surprised

・Iijima Jinya \Tourist Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ Iijima Jinya was the government office of the bailiwick who ruled mainly the Tenryō (domain of the Edo shogunate) in Inadani Valley. Iijima Town is a town with a deep history, with Iijima Jinya, who ruled the Tenryo of Shinshu Inadani Valley in the Edo period, located there, and in the Meiji era, it was taken over by the Ina Prefectural Office, the first prefecture of Shinshu. Address: 2309-1 Iijima, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 0265-86-4212 Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.) Regular holiday: Mondays, the day after a holidays (open on Saturdays and Sundays), winter (from December 15 to March 14) Admission fee: Adults: 300 yen (250 yen per person for groups of 20 or more), High school students and children under 18 years old: Free Website:https://www.town.iijima.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/kyoiku/s_gakusyu/rekiminkan/149.html...

[Cold morning ☀️ when the Takase River also freezes] This morning, it was a cold morning approaching two digits below freezing in Omachi CityThin ❄️ ice was on the riverside of the Takase RiverThe Northern Alps, 🧊 which were covered with clouds, gradually came into viewThe 🏔 blue sky Gari, making it the ⛷🏂🛷 perfect place to play in winter Omachi City Activities 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/spot_cat/cat02/...

[Icefalls 💧 are ❄️ beginning to form] In Omachi City, where the cold days continued, "Yasaka no Oodaru" in the Yasaka district and "Heo no Falls" in the Mima district, also known as "Kumaso Falls", I saw that the icefall was about to be formed, both 😌 of which were still growing, but I was able to see that ❄️the period from the end of January to the warm of February is the time when Omachi City gets cold all year round, and ❄️ it seems that 😊 further growth can be expected from now on ⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City 🔽🔽🔽 https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Azumino, which has an inland climate, does not have much snow like the Sea of Japan side It is said that the mountains (Northern Alps) protect us, so we are less affected by typhoons and snow clouds The Northern Alps, with its beautiful ridgeline created by blue skies and snow, is a scenery unique to winter

・Senninzuka Park Campsite \Campsite Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ It is a quiet campsite with a wonderful seasonal view of the Central Alps shining on the surface of the lake. Senninzuka Park is a Nature Park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town. During the Sengoku period, a mountain castle called Kitayama Castle fell due to the invasion of the Oda army There is a the vicinity, so it is Tradition that the soldiers who died at that time and their weapons were buried in this place There are. It is said that because of this, it came to be called the Mound of a Thousand People, or "Sennin Mound". Nowadays, you can enjoy various ways depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms blooming around Jogaike, auto camping grounds, and mallet golf courses. Winter camping is also possible. Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 3017-124 Phone: 0265-86-6764 Regular holiday: Tuesday Website:https://www.senninzuka.site//

【3000 Hina Dolls 🎎】 Right now, the "Tateyama Prince Hotel" in Town Hot Spring Village is Held in the 5th installment of the Tachipuri Theater, "Red Lotus Tateyama Hina Decoration", and 🎎✨anyone can see 😌 it until 4/3 (Thursday), and at the Tateyama Prince Hotel, we are preparing 🍽 a dinner plan Subject for guests staying in Hakuba in conjunction with 🚌 the Roundabout bus service, which encourages inn and restaurants in the Hakuba area and Town city For details🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/90613/...

Snowy Morning Morning of the snowy scenery of Takizawa Farm at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, Nobeyama Highlands The silver Yatsugatake and fresh snow-covered meadows are beautiful

The Koumi Line at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The JR Koumi Line is a Highlands line car that runs at the highest elevation point in Japan. On the line connecting Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Komoro Station on the Shinano Railway The section from Kobuchizawa Station to Shinano Kawakami Station goes at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake The view from the Car window is also beautiful in the Highlands row Car section Between Kiyosato Station and Nobeyama Station on the way Elevation there is a 1375m JR Railway Highest point crossing and Nobeyama Station is the railway station at 1345.67m, the highest elevation in Japan. The photo is in Goshodaira between Nobeyama Station and Shinano Kawakami Station I took a picture of the small sea line going at the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake.

This is the Nobeyama Highlands at the foothills of Yatsugatake Higashiyama It is a highlands where the silver Yatsugatake spreads out in front of you

【Snow-capped Fatal Demon Peak 🏔】 Today, the first day of the three-day holiday, the weather was clear in Town City, and ☀️ from the Tokiwa district of Town City, Mt. Fatal Demon could be seen beautifully. 🏔 🐾🐾🐾 Today is a good ⛷🏂 day on the slope Information 🔽🔽🔽 on ski resorts in the city ⭐️HAKUBA VALLEY Deer Island Lance Ski Resort ⭐️ https://www.kashimayari.net/snow/... ⭐️ Mt. Yaga Ski Resort ⭐️ https://jiigatake.com// ⭐️ Tourism in Town City 🔽🔽🔽 https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ 【inn × Beauty Salon】muir A large vacant house built 40 years ago with a sturdy gable. The nostalgic and reliable "goodness of the Showa era" It's too bad to break. So, a couple of uneven hairdressers who like to travel who have moved Packed with all the values I have seen while living abroad, Self-renovation little by little. "I wish there was a place like this." Drive, cut & head spa at the end of the touring trip. As a base point for reuniting with friends after a long time. As an inn where you can take a breather. For those who are looking for a salon with a Nature menu Address: Nagano, Kamiina-gun, Iijima-cho, Nanakubo, 843-1 Website:https://www.muirjapan.com//

\Accommodation Information of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture/ ・ Rental kominka inn "Nagare" Renovated a 100-year-old kominka, "nagare" is a inn kominka rental building limited to one group per day. "Nagare" is a place of vast and beautiful Nature, Living in the Satoyama that is close to the seasons remains, A small inn in a quiet place. In a unique and special space in Inadani Valley, Enjoy the gentle passage of time. Location: 2445-1 Tagiri, Iijima-cho, Kamiina County, Nagano Prefecture Phone: 050-3576-2440 Website:https://nagare.cc//

Stickers and magnets are also popular 💖 As I briefly introduced in Stories before, there are other tourism bureau original goods besides long sleeves and washcloths! The first and second photos are stickers! And the third one is a magnet! There are people who have conquered all types, those who have arranged each theme, and those who are chosen by their favorite colors and patterns, and it is fun to choose from several types. 🐒🍎♨️⛷ Perfect not only for yourself but also for small Souvenirs! ！ https://www.info-yamanouchi.net/2024/12/04/%e8%a6%b3%e5%85%89%e5%b1%80%e3%81%ae%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b8%e3%83%8a%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b0%e3%83%83%e3%82%ba%e3%81%8c%e5%ae%8c%e6%88%90%e3%81%97%e3%81%be%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f/...

Onigiri is now on sale 🍙✨️ Tuna mayo rice balls that you suddenly want to eat... You can buy it in Ekinaka Yamanouchi! Before you get on the Train! For lunch! It's just the right size, so it's easy to eat, and it's delicious 😊😋. Come to 🚃🚋🍙💭 the station for tuna mayo There are also various drink menus and souvenirs!

Did you know that you can reserve a seat on the Nagano Electric Railway Limited Express Yukemuri? 🚃 Enjoy your trip safely and securely with 🌏 plenty of time For inquiries, please contact Nagano Electric Railway Customer Support Center: 📞026-248-6000