This is one of the photos when I went to Kamikochi. Maintenance, fascinated by the unspoiled nature on the other side of the road, I pressed the shutter. I deliberately took a dark shot so that I could convey a quiet space.

Symbol of Azumino, Mt. Jonnen A pyramid-like mountain that can be clearly seen from the village Many climbers were aiming for this peak Today! If you want to enjoy Mt. Jonnen thoroughly, it is best to stay at the Tsunene hut! A happy time looking at Mt. Yarigatake and the Hotaka mountain ranges from the terrace Click here for Information on Tsunenen hut https://www.mt-jonen.com//

Chowa Town Rural Area Today is also good weather. There is sunshine, but the wind is an autumn wind. From now until the Autumn leaves season, it is a good season when the scenery changes. The rice fields are gradually turning golden. I wonder if the harvest will be a little earlier this year.

Isemiya Shrine sits in the Rural Area of Azumino In the back, you can see the shintai of Ariakesan Shrine, Mt. Ariake The old pine tree standing in the shrine is a nice touch

Autumn comes with the harvest and clear skies... Morning in Azumino But the sun is glaring, and it's going to be a very hot day during the day... It's a relief that the mornings and evenings are cool and you don't have trouble sleeping!

White Soba flowers blooming in Azumino I can't Can't wait for the new Soba season! Azumino Soba is said to have a tight fruit and a good flavor, so if you stop by, be sure to ♪ try it Soba fields are blooming here and there near HAMA Flower Park

Azumino where the Rice ears have turned golden It has already grown so fruitfully that the rice harvest is about to begin! At the end of Ohisama Road, Mt. Jonnen rises My favorite scenery of Azumino

The Northern Alps seen from Azumino I could see the symbol of the city, Mt. Jonnen well I took this photo near the Sightseeing spot Jitensha Plaza There is a Cycling Road called Azumino and Mabiko Bicycle Path along the There Are Weir You can also look at it while running on a rental bicycle!

2025.8.8 Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan~ Cycling 🚴 to the peach orchard the other day We also enjoyed peach picking & peach Oyster Ice! This year's peaches are some of the sweetest and juiciest they have been in years! It seems that they were very satisfied with the Oyster ice using peaches from Toyooka Village, which also made me happy. Sweets are served at the restaurant "Cafe & Dining en" in Toyooka Village. and children's space allows you to spend a relaxing time with your children. Details of the guided tour ↓ https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/...

【Today's Nobeyama Highlands】 Today, it is extremely hot all over the country, but even in the Nobeyama Highlands, which should be cool, it is 28°C as of noon. In addition, the sun is quite harsh, so please take sufficient measures against the heat and sunburn.

2025.7.25 Pothole Tour Held in due to the weather, but by the time the tour started, the sky was clear and blue. It was very impressive to see the children enjoying jumping into the waterfall basin sparkling in the sunlight over and over again. I would be very happy if it was a good summer memory for your family. There is a very much for your participation. ✴︎About the Pothole Tour︎ ✴ Deep in Toyooka Village, in one of the largest potholes in Japan, this is a plan to enjoy river walking and river activities. Guides with expert qualifications in outdoor emergency services will support your experience. Held in until early September. We are still accepting reservations, so please feel free to contact us. Details of the tour can be found on the Toyooka Travel Time Home page. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...

Azumino was hit by heavy rain In the evening, the rain stopped and we were able to see a beautiful sunset

Thereare here is a world of black and gold and fantastic lacquer art Its name is "Azumino Takahashi Setsuro Memorial Museum of Art" Setsuro Takahashi is a lacquer artist who represents the contemporary craft art world Based on the traditional sinking metal technique, we have created a unique world of lacquer art with the technique of hammer metal On the premises, you can also see the former Takahashi family residence from the middle of the Edo period In addition, you can also enjoy 😀 the sinking experience For details, please visit the Official website http://azumino-bunka.com/facility/setsuro-museum/...

It's been a hot day... Azumino also exceeds 30 degrees ... On a day like this, I want to spend a relaxing time looking at the cold crystal clear Mountain stream On the banks of the Nakabo River, which streams from the Northern Alps With a book I wanted to read and a cup of coffee... At the Tourist Information Center in front of Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line, rent 😄 a café box and enjoy an Azumino picnic https://reserve.489ban.net/client/azumino-e-tabi/0/detail/850669...

"Noh Prayer and Japan Sword Culture◆The 5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Pre-Workshop" We will Held in a Workshop to enjoy the "5th Sakashiro Chikuma Yabu Noh Funa Benkei" scheduled to be Held in at the Sakaki Town Cultural Center on Saturday, August 23rd! It is a two-hour event filled with various things such as Japan swords and Noh, Buddhism and Noh, Kanze-ryu Noh play master Chitoshi Matsumoto's explanation of the highlights of "Funabenkei" and the experience of the work of the sword. Held in ∶ 7/20 (Sun) Place: Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Participation fee: 1,000 yen (including admission fee)

🐻🤎 [Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025] 🐻 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuho Town and Koumicho booths! We introduced 🌲✨ plenty of the charms of Shinshu's Nature, such as the high-Elevation Shirakoma Pond, the mysterious moss forest where moss spreads, and the Yachiho Highlands where you can enjoy Seasonal Nature I was 😊🤍 happy to pick up delicious Local Specialty and tourist brochures Shinshu Sakuho Town and Koumi Town are perfect areas for summer getaway trips. I hope 🌲🍁 to see you again in the Nature of Shinshu

Iron Exhibition Hall Events Information ★ [Gallery session of swordsmith Yozo Ueyama and kenshi Soichiro Abe] This is a session by Teruhei Ueyama, a swordsmith who won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the sword category, and Soichiro Abe, who won the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner's Award in the Grinding category! Date: Sunday, July 6 Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participation fee∶ 500 yen (admission fee not included) Please come and visit us ♪

The 2025 peach picking has begun! We offer the following two plans. ■ Picking 2 peaches + All you can eat peaches (20 minutes) set plan 2,500 yen / 1 person ■ All you can eat peaches only plan (20 minutes) 1,500 yen / 1 person * Fee for all above plans is uniform for ages 4 and over. Use for children under 3 years old is not allowed, but All you can eat is free of charge. We are still accepting reservations! For details, please refer to the following page. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/...

【Shinshu Sakuho Town Nature Experience Tour】 🍃🌿 \We will guide you on a day trip to be healed by Nature/ 《Held in》Sunday, August 3 《Recommended points》 ✔︎ Take a walk 🌳 in the mossy mysterious forest "Shirakoma Pond" ✔︎Visiting the site and tasting experience 🍶 of a long-established sake brewery ✔︎ Lunch 🐟🥢 of Local taste "Yamame bowl & Soba set" ✔︎ You can ✨🛣️ also Fun shopping at the Roadside Station 《Departure and Arrival》 ・Sakudaira Station Asama Exit ・Roadside Station Yachiho Highlands Visitor Center 　➡️ If you are nearby, it is convenient to meet and disband at the Roadside Station! 《Fee》Lunch included, tax included one person 9,900 yen 《What to bring》 Comfortable shoes and rain gear Capacity: 25 people (minimum number of participants: 15) Refresh 🫧 your mind and body while enjoying the blessings of Nature with your five senses This is a 🌱 fascinating day trip that is perfect for making summer memories 【Application / Inquiry】 Chikuma Kanko Co., Ltd. Saku Head Office 📞0267-62-1000 (Reception hours 10:00-17:00) * Regular holiday: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays Please join us with your family and friends.

Morning view of Azumino with a view of the Northern Alps You can clearly see Mt. Jonnen Today, I think many climbers are working hard to reach the summit This is the view 😄 from Ohisama Road

Good morning It is Azumino who had a pleasant morning You can also see the Northern Alps perfectly!

■ Paella making experience ■ With the support of specialists certified by the All Japan Paella Federation, you will try to make paella. The venue, Notanohira CampGround, is located in the back of Toyooka Village. It is a quiet campsite that spreads out on the banks of the Clear streams Niji River. Enjoy making paella together while relaxing and refreshing yourself with the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river! 【Plan Details】 ■ Duration Late April ~ October ■Meeting point Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time) = For those who use car navigation systems = 《Toyooka Travel Time》 Address: Nagano Prefecture Shimoina-gun Toyooka Village Kuma Shiro 12407 TEL0265-49-3395 If the above Address is not displayed, set [Toyooka Village Central Nursery School] as your destination. Please come and visit us. 《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: 12368 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■ Capacity 10 people (minimum number of participants: 5) * If you wish to participate with less than 5 people or more than 10 people, Please contact us. ■ Fee (tax included) For 5~10 people: "One person: 5,500 yen" * If you would like to have a number of participants other than the above, please contact us. 【Contact: Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time)】 ・For Phone: 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) ・Inquiries from HP: https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■ Course content and schedule (time required is about 4 hours) (1) Toyooka travel time meeting 11:00 (payment) (2) Transportation to Notanohira CampGround 11:00~11:45 * Please Transportation with your own Car. (3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround around 11:45 (4) Paella Making Experience & Meals 11:45~15:00 (6) Notanohira CampGround local dismissal around 15:00 ■ About the plan 【About Notanohira CampGround】 It takes about 40 minutes by car from the center of Toyooka Village. Get away from the secluded area and spend a relaxing time enjoying the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river You can spend your time. Transportation to the campsite by private Car. [About the paella making experience] Support for paellaro (chefs who cook paella) certified by the All Japan Paella Federation While taking the course, participants will experience making paella. Members of the Japan Representative Team of the Paella Competition and the Paella Mania Cup Teach the winning team members and other experts in making authentic paella Enjoy a special experience while receiving it. 【Combination with other Activities】 Implementation can also be combined with other activities. In particular, Fun playing in the river at one of the largest potholes in Japan The combination with the "Pothole Tour" is recommended. 【Clothing】 ・Comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in * Before and after the tour, you can use the changing rooms and lockers in the Toyooka Tourism Association. * Although it will be a separate Fee, you can also Use Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility shower. (300 yen) ■ Inquiries and applications Please apply by Phone or from the inquiry form on our website. Phone number: Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) Home page:https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/paella-making-experience/... ■ Cancellation Policy Free cancellation is possible until 6 p.m. 4 days prior to the trial date. From the above onwards, a cancellation fee of 100 percent will be charged.

■Pothole Tour■ At the back of Toyooka Village. This is a plan where you can enjoy playing in the river at one of the largest potholes in Japan at the foothills of Mt. Onimen. Dive into the basin of the waterfall to your heart's content, or float and relax. Clear streams covered in emerald green can refresh you to your heart's content. The guide staff will support you. It is also possible to participate with children. We recommend combining it with the "paella making experience" at Notanohira CampGround! 【Plan Details】 ■ Duration July ~ early September * If you would like a period other than the above, please contact us. ■Meeting point Toyooka Tourism Association (Toyooka Travel Time) = For those who use car navigation systems = 《Toyooka Travel Time》 Address: 12407 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture TEL０２６５－４９－３３９５ * If there is no indication in the above Address, please use [Toyooka Village Central Nursery School]. Please make it your destination. 《Toyooka Village Central Nursery School》 Address: 12368 Kuma Shiro, Toyooka Village TEL: 0265-35-4953 ■ Capacity 8 people (minimum number of participants: 2) * If you are participating in one person or more than 8 people, please contact us. ■ Fee (tax included) One person: 5,000 yen * Use showers at Notanohira CampGround, A separate payment of "500 yen / 1 person" is required. ■Course content and schedule (1) Toyooka Travel Time Meeting 9:30 a.m. (Payment) (2) Transportation to Notanohira CampGround 9:30~10:10 * Please Transportation with your own Car. (3) Arrive at Notanohira CampGround Around 10:10 a.m. (4) Transportation by walking to the vicinity of the pothole 10:15~10:45 (5) Walk to the pothole & play in the river 10:45~12:15 (6) Return to Notanohira CampGround and disband at the site Around 12:45 p.m. ■ About the plan 【About Notanohira CampGround】 It takes about 40 minutes by car from the center of Toyooka Village. Get away from the secluded area and spend a relaxing time enjoying the greenery of the trees and the murmur of the river You can spend your time. Transportation to the campsite by private Car. [About the pothole "Daimyojinfuchi"] With a diameter of 7 Meter in the Valleys of the Nijigawa River, it There are one of the largest potholes in Japan. A pothole is a stone at the bottom of a river that rotates with the stream by the force of a flowing Water. It was formed by digging into the bedrock of the riverbed over a long period of time. 【Can be combined with other Activities】 "Paella Making Experience", "Guided Cycling" and Pothole Tour It is also possible to combine. Please contact us for details. [Clothing and belongings] ● Quick-drying clothing (recommended with less exposed skin) Example: Rash guard ● Change of clothes ● Shoes that can get wet (those that are difficult to take off are recommended) Example: Marine shoes * Before and after the tour, you can use the changing rooms and lockers in the Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility. * Although it will be a separate Fee, it is also possible to Use a Notanohira CampGround shower. (500 yen) * Although it will be a separate Fee, you can also Use Toyooka Tourism Association Inside the facility shower. (300 yen) ■ Inquiries and applications Please apply by Phone or from the inquiry form on the Toyooka Travel Time HP. Phone number: Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (9:00~18:00) Home page:https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/pothole-tour/...

Azumino's summer tradition "Azumino Fireworks" will be launched again this year Held in 🎇 on Thursday, August 14 Focus on ❗️ Star Mine commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Azumino City Last night, there was a test and, and it colored ♪ the night sky of Azumino Please look forward to it 😁

🍑 **Toyooka Village Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan (Peach)~** 🚴 ♀️ Cycling as a reward to enjoy while being surrounded by the Nature of Shinshu and feeling the wind. In the "Toyooka Village Cycling Guide Tour ~Fruit Sweets Plan~", you can enjoy the charming scenery and seasonal taste of Toyooka Village under the guidance of a local guide. The summer-only fruit is ** "peach"! After riding a bicycle through the orchard-lined roads, take a Vacation with special Sweets** made with peaches. The dessert with a fresh and sweet peach Aroma is a blissful One of a kind that can only be tasted here. 【Tour Information】 ■Meeting time 12:50 p.m. ■ Time required Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes ■ Mileage Less than 10 km. It will be run on an E-BIKE (electrically assisted bicycle). (There are no electrically power assisted bicycles for children.) Use children who cannot ride a bicycle can use a carrier car. (There are weight restrictions, etc.) ■ Number of people 2~5 people * Please contact us for participation of 1 person or 5 people or more. ■ Fee 3 years old and older: 5,000 yen / 1 person 0~2 years old: Free (Fruit and Sweets must be shared with Adults) * The above Fee is for "peach" fruit. Fee varies depending on the fruit. ■ Inquiries and Reservations Toyooka Travel Time 0265-49-3395 (Reception hours: 9:00~18:00) You can also see the details from the Toyooka Travel Time Home page. https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/guide-tour/cycling-guide-tour-02/5975/...

【Mt. Meshimori daylily in full bloom】 Held in Mt. Mt. Meshimori Daylily yesterday. In the middle of the rainy season, it was canceled due to rain following last year? However, the weather forecast suddenly changed, and 😅 I could see Mt. Mount Fuji through the clouds, so I was lucky to climb 🎉 The daylily is almost in full bloom, but I think the peak will be around the second half of next week, which is and 😋 worth seeing. Congratulations to all the participants! 🫡

View 😆 from the summit of Mt. Chogatake in the Northern Alps It is a superb view Spot where you can see the mountains of Hotaka mountain range The first Yarigatake This morning, the clouds were high and I should have been able to see the ridgeline, but when I arrived, the clouds covered ... regret😢 It was the summit of the blast, but it still felt good I was also able to see the village of Azumino

Observation decks at the summit of Mt. Nagamine Observation decks offers a 360-degree view 😄 of the Northern Alps Please note that it will not be available for use from June 23rd to July 18th due to paint renovation work ... 😢 If you are climbing during the day, please be careful of heat stroke

TV Anime "mono" Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Special Feature in Togakushi ✨ Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" that was broadcast the other day "Nagano-Toyama Trip to the Exam 3rd Night" is set in Togakushi! This time, we will introduce the Spots that appeared in the Anime! (1) Seven bends route from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, it is a road with a steep uphill hairpin curve on the "Togakushi Bird Line". In the Anime, there is an unexpected development in a pine tree in the middle of the road on the way! * Due to the continuous steep curve, large vehicles are not allowed to pass. * To go from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, there is another route, "Asakawa Roux Prine". For those who are not confident in driving and large vehicles, it is recommended to head from the Asakawa Roux Preline. (2) Togakushi campsite @togakushicamp_official Adjacent to Togakushi Ranch, a refreshing campsite surrounded by birch forests. Ideal for forest schools and family camps in the great Nature. There are more than 350 auto camp sites (free sites), the largest in Japan! Cooking area, outdoor furnace, hot Water shower, Water washing Toilet, and a shop. You can also enjoy playing in the river that streams through the venue. 【Business hours】April 26, 2025 ~ November 4, 2025 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day Camp Use) Reservations can be made by Phone or on the official website. 【Regular holiday】Winter holidays 【Car parking lot】Available (free) (3) Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine @togakushi_jinja It is the Shrine that sits at the back as the headquarters of Togakushi Shrine. Located in the middle of the approach to the temple (2 km), the Japanese cedar trees that are more than 400 years old have become a hot topic for their fantastic scenery, and in recent years it has become a popular Spot visit by many visitors from Japan and abroad. It is said to have divine virtues such as good luck, wish fulfillment, abundant ripening of five grains, and winning sports. 【Time required】About 40 minutes walk one way from Okusha Shrine entrance 【Car parking lot】Approximately 100 large buses near the entrance (charged) (4) Togakushi Soba Museum ton Kururin @togakushi_tonkururin With the Togakushi style's method of "rolling out one stick", you can easily enjoy the Soba-making experience. Eating Soba noodles made by yourself is exceptional! 【Business hours】Experience 10:00~14:00 Reservations can be made by Phone or through the official website. （026-254-3773） 【Time required】Approximately 2 hours (experience 1 hour, Meals 1 hour) 【Regular holiday】Water (Tuesdays and Water Sundays in June) *Closed in winter: December ~ early April 【Car parking lot】Available (free) 【Experience Fee】Soba-making experience + boiled + tsuyu condiment 4 servings 7,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl 2 servings 4,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl * Group Fee available (5) Togakushi Folk Museum, Togakushi Ryu Ninpo Museums, Ninja Karakuri Yashiki Ninja Karakuri Yashiki is a spot where you can have an authentic ninja experience. From the ninja room to the stairs, through the maze, and through the inner courtyard, you can enjoy escaping while conquering numerous contraptions. There are 500 ninja tools and more than 200 Panel in the Ninpo Museum, and about 2,000 items of daily necessities from ancient times to the present day are on display in the folk Museum. 【Business hours】Friday, April 25, 2025 ~ mid-November 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) 【Regular holiday】Water *Closed in winter Private Car parking lot (free of charge, 17 cars) or Okusha Shrine public parking lot Car Car parking lot Use #mono #Afro #Pilgrimage to the Holy Land #Togakushi #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity

[Okomin Kuma Suzu is now on sale!!️] Okomin's design bear bell "Okomin bell" 🔔 We have ☕️🌿 also started selling at Ekinaka Yamanouchi in Yudanaka Station and Kita Shinshu Yamauchi in the Roadside Station It looks cute× good tone = the 🎶✨️ best It is also good 🐻 for avoiding bears on trekking and mountaineering It is 🎒🚓 also good for crime prevention on the way to and from school by attaching it to a school bag. Tie it to your pants and make it a good 🍅🌽 companion for farm work in the field. Diverse 😊 applications