Meaty Festival in Asama Hot Spring September 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun) and 23 (Holidays) for 3 days at Asama Hot Spring The Meat Festival in Asama Hot Spring was held in. This will be my first festival, so I'm excited. Location: Asama Hot Spring Plaza It will be on the opposite side of the bus stop "Asama Hot Spring", so it is a 1-minute walk For cars, Kiss Iheim Matsumoto Stadium (City Baseball Stadium) North Side Car Parking Lot Held in time: 11 a.m. ~ 9:30 p.m. (Closes at 4 p.m. on the 23rd) There will also be performances by Asama Hot Spring Fire Drums and Young Lion Drums. Next to the square is the One-day hot spring facilities "Hot Plaza Asama" The "Yu no Yu" where the flowers are in Best time to visit is about a 7-minute walk away. Enjoy the festivals & One Day Hot Spring. Scene at noon on the 21st. In the cloudy sky, it is quite a person. There is also a fragrant smell in the surrounding area, inviting anticipation and appetite. Please come and visit us.

Shinshu Matsumoto City Asama Hot Spring Located in One Day Hot Spring "枇杷の湯"　 Right now, the flowers are in full bloom. How about cherry blossom viewing while soaking in the hot water in Asama?

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Hot Spring Tourist Association Asama. Asama Hot Spring is a Hot Spring located in the northeastern part of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is said to be the inner courtyard of Matsumoto City, and it is a hot spring resort that has been loved by many people since ancient times. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out recommendations for Sengen Hot Spring in Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture, so thank you! === What is Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Asama Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Hot spring resort is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Hot Spring effective for include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, Relief from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, etc., and it also Restrooms available to promote metabolism and difficulty cooling off in hot water effects after bathing. Asama Hot spring resort There are about 30 inns, 2 One day trip only bathing facility, and 3 communal baths, centered on the Hot Spring Kaikan. === Access to Asama Hot Spring === The Access from Tokyo to Asama Hot Spring There are both Car and Train. Both are convenient and can be chosen according to your travel plans. In addition, it is located easily accessible, 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano or Matsumoto. Access by Car: When visiting Asama Hot Spring from Tokyo by Car, it takes about 3 hours via the Chuo Expressway Access by train: Take the Limited Express Azusa of the JR Chuo Main Line from Tokyo Station and Get off at Matsumoto Station. The journey takes about two and a half hours. From Matsumoto Station, it takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi to reach Asama Hot Spring. There are many limited express cars, so you can enjoy a comfortable trip. === History of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort that is said to have been opened about 1,000 years ago. It has been popular with many people as a hot-spring cure since ancient times, and in the Edo period, it was Use Matsumoto Clan Lord and flourished as an important Hot Spring area in the region. ==Popular Sightseeing spots of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring=== = Yusaka Street Yusaka Street is a quaint street that runs through the center of Asama Hot Spring. It is a street that has been around since the Edo period, and is lined with buildings that retain the appearance of the good old days, making it perfect for walking. Souvenir shops, cafes, and Onsen Ryokan are scattered along the street, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a hot spring resort. = Misya Shrine The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1895, and the Main Shrine is Shinmei-zukuri. Gods such as "safety and peace", "family fortune and longevity", "elimination of disasters and diseases", and "Prosperity in business" are enshrined, and the Power Spot It is also one of of Asama Hot Spring. = Jinguji Temple It is said to have been founded as a Bettouji Temple of Misya Shrine north of Jinguji Temple. Unfolds a beautiful garden in the precincts, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. ===Asama Hot Spring Events and Festivals=== = Tour de Utsukushigahara Tour de Utsukushigahara is a rotation Car competition Events that is Held in every year in early summer. Starting in front of the Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium on the south side of Asama Hot Spring, passing through Asama Hot spring resort to Utsukushigahara, it is a grueling race with a total length of 21 Kilometers and an elevation difference of 1,270 Meters, in which many cyclists participate. The race while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Utsukushigahara Highlands is popular not only with participants but also with spectators. = Torch Festival The Torch Festival is a traditional festival held every October at Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City. Thereare is worth seeing as they parade through the towns carrying huge torches over 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter. Torches are Dedication to Misya Shrine to protect the safety of residents' lives and a bountiful harvest of five grains. === Tourist Information of Asama Hot Spring === Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a charming Hot Spring area surrounded by history and Nature. Access from Matsumoto City is also good, making it an ideal base for your trip to Nagano. Please visit Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring and experience its rich history, culture, and beautiful nature.

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town inn Night】Gokase Hot Spring Forest inn Kijiya Gokase Town only Hot Spring inn "Gokase Hot Spring Forest inn Kijiya" You can enjoy dishes with ingredients that match the four seasons. The Spring quality of Hot Spring is also said to be "spring water that promotes beautiful skin" due to its reputation. It is located in the Gokase Towns General Sports facilities, so it is perfect for sports inns. 【Check-in】15:00~24:00 【Check-out】~10:00 【Day trip bathing time】10:00~21:00 (Every Tuesday 15:00~21:00 for maintenance) 【Inn bathing hours】6:00~9:00/15:00~22:00 ※6:30 in the morning in October ~ March ~ 【Inquiry】 〒882-1203 9223 Sankasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture ・Phone: 0982-82-1115 Fax: 0982-82-1145

Nishi-Izu Town Yamabikoso The wooden school building that became the Closed School was re-Use as a Accommodations. It boasts a Local abundant hot water Hot Spring and, a bathtub and Hot Spring outdoor pool. You can feel the warm warmth of the old days. ■Address 150 Osawa-ri, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-58-7153

【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Towns Gourmet】 Gokase Hot Spring Mori no Inn Kiji Indoor "Restaurant Gose" You can enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes. We offer a special menu with ingredients that match the seasons of the time, such as the brand "Takachiho beef" that has won awards at the National Wagyu Beef Ability Co-Promotion Association, which goes well with "Gokase wine" made from 100% Gokase grapes, "Yamame" grilled with salt, and "wild vegetables" tempura. 【Business hours】Lunch time 11:00~15:00 / Dinner time 17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Every Tuesday *Please check the Regular holiday on the official website 【Inquiry】〒882-1203 9223 Sangasho, Gokase Towns, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Phone number 0982-82-1115 Fax 0982-82-1145

Nishi-Izu Crystal View Hotel - Japanese and Western Plus Alpha Hot Spring Sanmai A resort-full crystal bath that combines a Japanese cypress bath with a stylish sensibility and the warmth of a hot spring. Standing in the lobby, you can hear live piano music while being surrounded by the splendid spirit of southern Europe. And the smiles of all the employees who serve customers are wonderful. We also accept day trips. ■Address 2102-1 Ukusu, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0570-048-780

Dogashima Hot Spring Hotel - Dogashima's only private fountainhead inn Nagisa's white building is built in a villa-style daisy style, and the rooms offer views of Suruga Bay, Sehama Coast and Sanshiro Island. The Private fountainhead that we are proud of is the only alkaline simple Hot Spring in Dogashima with spring quality, and is also known as "makeup hot spring for beautiful skin". Gari can relax and refresh yourself by soaking in the "Nagisa Open-Air Bath" where you can hear the noise of the sea and the large public bath "Aurora no Yu", and enjoy dishes using plenty of Fresh Izu seafood. We also accept day trips. ■Address 2960 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-52-0275

Hidden hot spring by the seaside Clear streams-Built on the most seaside in Nishi-Izu, tongue drums with Hot Spring and beach cuisine while enjoying the spectacular view The Onsen Ryokan stands on the seaside Cove in front of the Sanshiro Island, which can be said to be the symbol of Dogashima. In addition to the open-air bath by the waves, you can enjoy the Sunset and sea scenery from each room and the large public bath, and the inn also boasts iso kaiseki meals. Boasting a superb view of Sanshiro Island and the sea seen from the Hot Spring, the bath is also available for day trips. Use the large public bath facing Suruga Bay and the open-air bath of Nagisa. For female customers, special bathing clothes are available. ■Address 2941 Nishishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-52-1118

Dogashima New Ginsui - Superb view of Ao, relaxation of hot water, deliciousness of Nishi-Izu It is a Japanese-style resort inn located in Dogashima Hot Spring, one of the one of the most scenic spots on the Izu Peninsula. You can see the beautiful Rias coast from all over the Inside the Museum, and the Sunset sinking into Suruga Bay is one of the most spectacular. The cuisine is an iso cuisine that incorporates fresh mountain and sea foods from Nishi-Izu. The sumptuous breakfast buffet at the observation dining is also Popular. Day trips are also available, and in the open large public bath with an open view, the superb view of Dogashima Unfolds through the glass, and you can experience bathing that cannot be experienced anywhere else. Bathing in a bath with a superb view is the real thrill of traveling that cannot be experienced in everyday life. Healing the fatigue of the trip in a relaxed manner. ■Address 2977-1 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■ Phone 0558-52-2211

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shirako Tourism Association. Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town is a beautiful seaside Town located in the eastern part of Chiba Prefecture. It has a population of approximately 10,482 (as of May 2024) and is easily accessible from Narita International Airport, about one hour by car. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide you with popular tourist Spots and Recommendations in Shirako Town. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town is a tennis Town ◆ The Chiba Prefecture Chosei district Shirako Town faces the Kujukuri Beach and attracts tourists with its beautiful Coast lines and rich natural environment. At Kujukuri Beach, you can enjoy surfing, marine sports and marine activities. In addition, there are plenty of Hot Spring and sports facilities, and it is a place where you can enjoy relaxation and Activities at the same time. Restrooms available in the town has more than 300 tennis courts, which boast the largest number in Japan, and is said to be a sacred place for Tennis Camps. Shirako Town is focusing on attracting tourism with the vision of "creating an attractive town planning where you can see the smiles of visitors," and is working to develop tennis and sports facilities in the In the town under the slogan "A city where everyone can be healthy and happy." ◆ Introduction to Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Sightseeing spot ◆ ・Shirako Shrine Shirako Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 1048 and is now Restrooms available popular as a Chiba Prefecture one of the most Power Spot. The Main Shrine was designated as a prefectural cultural property in March 2016. ・Shirako Hot Spring Shirako Hot Spring Use brine pumped from 2,000 meters underground as a Hot Spring. "Brine" contains natural gas, the main component of which is methane. In addition, this "brine" is characterized by the fact that seaweed that has sunk to the bottom of the sea has been decomposed and concentrated over a long period of time, and contains a large amount of iodine. The pale yellow water is also called "golden water", and this iodine dilates the arterioles of obliteration, lowers blood pressure, slows the pulse wave speed, and has a strong protective effect on the circulatory system Restrooms available Restrooms available. The Shirako Town is full of Hot Spring inn and One-day hot spring facilities, making it a great place to unwind after a long trip. ・Transvaal Daisy Conservatory You can see about 80 kinds of Transvaal daisy at the Cultivation facility of "Transvaal daisy", a flower that blooms all year round in the Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town. Visiting the site tours and flower picking experiences are also held in, making it popular with families. The sight of colorful Transvaal daisy in full bloom fascinates those who visit. ・Marine sports In the Coast, which stretches for about 6 km in a Shirako Town with beautiful white sand beaches and vivid blue waters, marine sports such as surfing, standup paddleboarding, and bodyboarding are popular, as well as swimming in Nakazato and Kosho, and there are Restrooms available schools that teach even inexperienced people carefully from the basics. In addition, the area near the mouth of the Minami-Shiragame River, which streams through the center of Shirako Town, is a fishing spot visited by many Taikomo. ・Shirako Sakura With the desire of the hotel association to "feel an early Spring with early blooming cherry blossoms!", about 400 cherry trees were planted on the Kujukuri Beach Line. "Shirako Sakura", which has grown over several decades, has become a tourist attraction in Shirako Town. ・The giant Japanese Cedar tree of Seki It is a huge giant Japanese Cedar Tree with a height of 9 meters and a trunk circumference of 2.7 meters, which is said to be about 800 years old. It is designated as a natural monument of Chiba Prefecture. ・Accommodations Shirako Town Restrooms available centered around Shirako Hot Springs many Accommodations. There are many types of hotels, inns, guesthouses, pensions, and campsites. Enjoy Traveling in Shirako at the inn that suits your travel plan. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Specialty Products ◆ ・Shirako onion Shirako Town is famous as a production area for Shirako onions. The Shirako onion grows in mineral-rich soil and tastes like fruit Restrooms available thick and sweetness. Fresh and nutritious onions grown by local farmers, they are loved by many households. ・Leaf onion Leaf onions from Shirako Town are also one of the Specialty Products and were recognized as the only production area in Japan. Jade is a precious gastronomical delicacies harvested before the green onion jade grows large. ◆Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town festival and Event Introduction◆ ・Shirako Hot Spring Cherry Blossom Festival It is Held in from the beginning to the end of February, when the Best time to visit begins, and we Implementation a discount service for lighting up and One Day Hot Spring. In addition, special days during the Held in period are held with many Stalls and attract many visitors every year. ・Shirako Onion Festival, Onion picking Shirako onion picking is a popular event held in every May. During this period, onions can be harvested, making it a fun experience for families and a rare opportunity to experience Local agriculture. In addition, on the day of the Jade Negi Festival, an event is held in along with the Jade onion sale, and many people from inside and outside the prefecture come in search of Shirako onions. ・Shirako Tennis Festival The Shirako Tennis Festival is a popular sporting event that will celebrate its 41st anniversary in 2024. Use more than 300 tennis courts in the In the town, you can enjoy tennis to the fullest over two days, including qualifying leagues, final tournaments, and tournament matches. Programs are available for beginners and advanced users, and it is popular as a healthy Activities. ◆ Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town Tourist Information ◆ Enjoy a wonderful trip in Shirako Town, where new discoveries and impressions await you every time you visit, such as beautiful nature and rich history. Beautiful nature awaits you. At COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send you Chiba Prefecture Shirako Town great Information, so thank you.

This is the Shinshu Chowa Town Tourism Association. Nice to meet you all! Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture is a town rich in nature and history in the center of Nagano Prefecture. ◇History of Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture In Chowa Town, where the Nakasendo Highway, which connected Edo and Kyoto, passed during the Edo period, there are two Shukuba-juku, Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku, and it is a tourist spot that still retains the remnants of that time. ・Nakasendo No.28 Wada-juku The Shukuba-juku is located at the foot of Mt. of the difficult "Wada Pass", which is about 800 meters Elevation the Nakasendo, and many travelers I nourished my energy here. The nationally designated historic sites "Wada-juku Main Camp", "Rekishi no Michi Shiryokan Kawachiya", and "Daikokuya" are lined up and you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period. ・Nakasendo No.27 Nagakubo-juku In the Edo period, there were as many as 43 Shukuya (inns), the second largest of the 26 Shukuba-juku inns in Shinano. In addition, Hoshidan Pass in Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture, has been a production area of Obsidian stone since Long time ago, and many people have lived there. Obsidian, which is sharp and easy to process, was used as a material for Stoneware for 30,000 years. ◇Introduction of sightseeing spots in Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Utsukushigahara Highlands It is a Lava plateau that spreads around a Oogashira of 2,034 meters Elevation, and offers spectacular views of mountains such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, Gari and the Northern Alps. You can also see the idyllic scene of cows grazing on the Utsukushigahara Highlands. The evacuation tower "Tower of Beauty", which is installed in the center of the plateau to protect climbers by ringing a bell when fog occurs, is also a symbol of the Utsukushigahara Highlands. ・Roadside Station Marumero Station Nagato Fresh local vegetables and Specialty products are also a great spot to buy Souvenirs. In June 2020, we opened Markets Kokuyo, a direct sales shop with an exterior where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. ・Kokuyo Water In the Toll road toll station of the Wada Pass, the not far from Famous Water Plaza is spring with water filtered by Obsidian bedrock. It has been selected as a "One of the 37 best waters in Shinshu". ・Nagato Hot Spring Yasuragi no Yu It is a facility where you can enjoy a day-trip hot spring adjacent to the Roadside Station "Marmelo no Eki Nagato", and the spring quality is sodium sulfate Hot spring, which is one of the "three most beautiful spring qualities in Japan". There is also an open-air bath and a Minamoto hot spring "Hagama bath". ・ Wada-juku Hot spring Fureai no Yu A day-trip Hot spring facility located in a corner of the vast sports park "Yuyu Park". The quality of the spring quality is "calcium sodium sulfate Hot spring. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons from the open-air bath. ・Obsidian Experience Museum You can learn the results of excavations in an easy-to-understand manner from actual Stoneware, anime, models, etc. ・Hoshikusokan You can learn about the state of Obsidian mining in the Jomon period, which was revealed by excavations, in an easy-to-understand manner through projection mapping, which directly projects onto the strata. * Those who enter the museum need to register at the Obsidian Experience Museum. ・Blanche Takayama Ski Resort Slope for skiers only, boasting 80% clear skies. There are various mountain trails and it is a ski resort that parents and children can enjoy. *The 2023-2024 season ended on March 31. ◇Event Information of Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture◇ ・Otaya Festival It is an annual festival held every year in January at Furumachi Toyoke Grand Shrine. Five festival float decorations are dedicated in the town. ・Wada-juku Shukuba Festival It is an event that reproduction the history and culture of Wada-juku during the Lunar Bon Festival period, and is visited by many tourists. At night, lanterns illuminate the Shukuba town. ◇Specialty products and specialties of Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture Chowa Town's Specialty Products include Dattan-soba noodles and fried rainbow trout. Specialty products nurtured by the rich nature of Chowa Town delight many tourists with their fresh taste. ◇Enjoy your trip to Chowa Town, Nagano Prefecture Chowa Town is a cityscape where you can enjoy the rich nature and atmosphere of the Edo period. We will send out recommended information so that you can enjoy your trip to Chowa Town in Nagano Prefecture, so please follow us. We sincerely look forward to your visit.