Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture is a town rich in nature and history in the center of Nagano Prefecture.
In Nagawa Town, where the Nakasendo that connected Edo and Kyoto went during the Edo period, there are two lodging halls, Nagakubo lodging and Wada lodging, and it is still a tourist spot that retains the remnants of that time.
In addition, many people have lived in Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, as a production area of kokuyoseki since long ago.
Sharp and easy to process, black stone was used as a material for Stoneware for 30,000 years.
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
A look at the old Wada Pass, once considered one of the hardest sections of the Nakasendo Trail⛰
As the weather warms, more people are walking here🚶♀️🌳
If you plan to walk Wada Pass, please carry a bear bell or a radio🔔
Temporary toilets have been installed at Menyo-Kuraguchi and Settai
For the installation period and other details about the temporary toilets, please see the URL
https://www.town.nagawa.nagano.jp/soshiki/sangyokensetsu/shokokankokakari/1/3/1770.html...
(Photos 1–3: Wada Pass small pass; Photo 4: Menyo-Kuraguchi)
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Atagoyama Sakura Park in bloom 🌸
Some trees were blooming beautifully ☻
From today, Nagawa Cycle rentals have started ✨
Take a cherry-blossom tour using Nagawa Cycle!
Reservation site ↓
https://fd-system.tours/plan/?plan=plan000257...
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nagawacho Karasawa's Dosojin Shrine
A Dosojin shrine near the Karasawa ichirizuka (one-ri mound) on the Nakasendo road.
For many, many years, it has stood here as proof that it watched over this place...
A pine tree is growing between the stone monuments 😮
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
At Utsukushi-no-ike in Himeki, Nagawa Town, the Asian skunk cabbage called zazen-so was peeking out ☺️
It is said to be called zazen-so (literally “seated meditation plant”) because its shape resembles a monk sitting in zazen.
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nagakubo-juku Museum “Ippukusho Hamaya” and Wada-juku Museum have opened for this season.
The camellia in the Ippukusho Hamaya parking lot is blooming beautifully.☻
Many of the plum blossoms at Wada-juku Honjin were still buds.💦
Is spring still a little way off…?🌸
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nagawacho Wada Yonoike (Yono Pond) Kappa Dosojin
Yono Pond lies on the route from Wada to Utsukushigahara. A Dosojin stands at the entrance to Yono Pond, which is said to have been formed overnight when Kappa Taro created the pond and moved in.
A close pair...🤭💕
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nakatsukendo Ichirizuka — 51 ri from Edo
The snow has finally melted, and I was able to go 😊
The ichirizuka at Karasawa, Wada, Nagawacho still preserves two large mounds on either side of the road.
These mounds were built as landmarks for travelers along the Nakasendo. It’s a very atmospheric spot that evokes the past.
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nagawacho Kikazu Dōsojin
Long ago, an old man visited the Dōsojin shrine every day without fail, hoping his grandchild would be able to hear. After walking home hand in hand with the grandchild one day, a huge thunderbolt struck. Then a rainbow appeared, and when the two who had fallen finally stood up, the grandchild clung to the grandfather’s leg, saying, “That thunder was so loud, I’m scared.”😮
The grandfather leaped for joy when his grandchild’s hearing was restored and offered his treasured bowl as a gift.👏
At that time there was a custom of speaking in opposites, and the shrine became known as “Kikazu Dōsojin” (Not-Listening Dōsojin).
It’s one of those old tales that might bring a little tear to your eye…😊🌈
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Unbelievable!!! Nagawacho’s image character, Nacchan, now has a second set of LINE stickers ✨🎉
Bring Nacchan into all your chats with friends and family! 😎
https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/30208293/ja...
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Nagawa Town Tourism Association posted.
Nagawacho Tourist Information Center will begin lending e-bike rentals called “Nagawa Cycle” for this season from Saturday, April 12.
Reservations opened on Wednesday, March 12!
Please make your reservation from the site below!
https://fd-system.tours/plan/?plan=plan000257...
〇 Reception hours
9:30–14:00
〇 Usage hours
9:30–16:30
〇 Pickup location
Nagawacho Tourist Information Center (2424-19 Furumachi, Nagawacho, Chiisagata District, Nagano)
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