Hello everyone. This is the Yamanouchi Town Planning and Tourism Bureau.

Nagano Prefecture Shimotakai County Yamanouchi Town is a charming Sightseeing spot that is rich in Nature, history, and Hot Spring.
Blessed with a beautiful Nature environment where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, you can spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
In this First Post, I will introduce Recommendations for Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture.

■■Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■
◇Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village
Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village is one of the Hot Spring resorts Representative of Japan.
With a history of more than 1,300 years, this hot spring village consists of the following nine hot spring resorts.
・Jigokudani Hot Spring
・Kamibayashi Hot Spring
・Shibu Onsen
・Andai Hot Spring
・Yudanaka Hot Spring
・Shinyudanaka Hot Spring
・Hoshikawa Hot Spring
・Honami Onsen
・Kakuma Hot Spring

There are many inns and Hot Spring facilities in the Hot spring resort.
In particular, the communal bath tour called "Out-spa Tour" in Shibu Onsen is popular, and you can spend a relaxing time while feeling the atmosphere of the hot spring bath.
In addition, at night, the Hot spring resort is illuminated by lanterns, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

◇Jigokudani Yaen-koen
Jigokudani Yaen-koen is famous for being the only place in the world where wild Japanese macaques can be seen bathing in hot springs.
In the snow-covered landscape, the sight of the monkeys soaking in the hot water gives us peace.
You can observe the monkeys in their Nature state up close, so it is a Spot that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to Adult.

◇Shiga Highlands
The UNESCO-listed Eco Park Shiga Highlands Located in Joshinetsu Highlands National Park, surrounded by 2,000-Meters-class mountains.
It is one of the snow resorts Representative of Japan and is crowded with many skiers and snowboarders.
In summer, it is also popular as a Highlands resort where you can enjoy Hiking and trekking.
You can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, and especially during the Autumn leaves season, the entire mountain is enveloped in vivid colors.

◇Kita Shiga Highlands
Kita-Shiga Highlands, which has four ski resorts, is one of the one of the most Heavy snowfall area in Nagano Prefecture Restrooms available where Soba (buckwheat noodles) Cultivation has been held for a long time.
Climbing to an Elevation of 1,700 Meters on the world's largest 166-seater ropeway, you can see various sky patterns such as a sea of clouds and a starry sky throughout the year.

◇Mt. Yokoteyama
Mt. Yokote, located in the Shiga Highlands area, is a mountain with an Elevation of 2,307 Meters, and on a clear day, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Northern Alps and Mt. Fuji.
The summit is easily accessible by Use Skylator (escalator) and Lift, and you can easily enjoy the spectacular view.
It has been selected as one of the "100 Sunset Spots in Shinshu", and you can enjoy the golden sky and mountains of Shinshu.

◇ Shiga Kusatsu Highlands route
It is a mountain sightseeing road that passes the Highest Point of the National Highway at an Elevation of 2,172 Meters, about 41 Kilometers connecting Yudanaka Shibu Hot Spring Village and Kusatsu Hot Spring in Gunma Prefecture.
It is a popular Driving Route that is open from Spring to autumn, and you can see the Northern Alps, Mountains of Jyoshu, and Mt. Fuji from the roadside, and it is exhilarating to drive while admiring the beautiful scenery. Many tourists visit during the autumn autumn leaves season, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains dyed in red and yellow.

■■Gourmet Specialty products of Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■
◇Oyaki
Oyaki is a Local cuisine that Representatives Shinshu and is loved by many people in Yamanouchi Town.
The Oyaki, which is made by wrapping ingredients such as Standard Nozawana and eggplant in a flour crust and baking or steaming, has a simple but deep There are taste.
Seasonal Oyaki using Local Agricultural Products is also available.

◇Pottery
pottery is a traditional Yamanouchi Town craft made by drying Mulberry and Persimmon tree Nature for about 3 to 5 years, processing it into a teacup, etc., and carefully polishing it.

◇Sukagawa Bamboo Crafts
It is a traditional craft designated by the governor of Nagano Prefecture with a history of about 280 years and a Bamboo Crafts using Nemagari bamboo that grows wild in the Yamanouchi Town of Nagano Prefecture.
Bamboo crafts, where Craftsmanship and Sense shine, are simple, Restrooms available, beautiful, and practical.
And it is also popular as a souvenir and is recommended as a One of a kind that can be used for a long time.

◇ Popular thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei tax payment
Thereare local beers handmade with apples and peaches grown at the foothills of the Shiga Highlands, Shine Muscat, and spring water from the Shiga Highlands are popular.

■■Events in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■
◇Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more
Summer Festival YAMANOUCHI more and more is a popular summer Festival in Yamanouchi Town that is Held in every August.
The Festival is a concerted effort by people from Local, and includes a variety of Events such as dancing and fireworks festival.
In particular, the climactic fireworks are spectacular and brightly color the night sky of Yamanouchi Town.

◇Shiga Highlands Hill Climb
It is a hill climb race aiming for the highest point of the national highway "Shibu Pass".
Shibutoge Pass is said to be a sacred place for hill climbers, and Impression is the scenery of rich nature that changes with elevation in the 13 kilometers to the goal. At the Highest Point Stone Monument of the National Highway, you can also see the magnificent sea of clouds that spreads all over.

■■Tourist information in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture■■
Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive sightseeing spot where history, nature, and hot springs interwoven.
Please visit Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture and experience the splendor of this place.
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