Surrounded by mountains such as Myoko, Kurohime, Togakushi, Iizuna, and Madarao, there are many popular tourist spots such as Lake Nojiri and Kurohime Plateau.
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will provide recommended Tourist Information of Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture, also known as Kobayashi Issa's hometown.
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The 2025 Tangram Madarao Winter Triathlon in Shinshu Shinanomachi has taken place!
This is a winter triathlon featuring three snow events: running, cycling, and cross-country skiing.
This year’s event welcomed triathlon Olympian Yuichi Hosoda as a special guest.
Although light rain fell, the competitors gave it their all with spirited performances!
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[The wildly popular tour returns for a second run!] A special tour to savor nature and culture in winter Shinanomachi ⛷️
Would you like to enjoy an exclusive winter experience in Shinanomachi, Nagano Prefecture, one of Japan’s top ski resort areas? ❄️✨
💡 Top 3 highlights of this tour 💡
1️⃣ Freeride experience
Try snowboarding on pristine slopes and feel the thrill of riding freely—perfect for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. You can also take lessons from pro snowboarder Mr. Konishi!
2️⃣ Indigo-dye remake workshop
Create original items in a traditional indigo-dye workshop using Furumi indigo and Ise katagami (paper stencils). Don’t miss the rare, delicate patterns of the Ise katagami.
3️⃣ Exquisite dinner
Cook together using special recipes supervised by a top chef and experience traditional Japanese preparation methods!
🗺️ The charms of Shinanomachi 🗺️
Abundant nature and fresh air: the area offers stunning seasonal scenery, including Mt. Kurohime Highlands and Lake Nojiri.
A food lover’s paradise: corn, tomatoes, and botagoshō among other vegetables are of exceptionally high quality!
History and culture: feel the region’s history and traditions at the Naumann Elephant Museum and Ugajinja Shrine floating on Lake Nojiri.
📅 Dates
Wednesday, January 22 to Friday, January 24, 2025
If you’re interested, please DM the tour conductor @donapon.kazuma (Instagram) 📩
We will provide more details!
Let’s create new winter memories together ❄️✨
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Dondoyaki
A traditional Japanese event held around the small New Year when old New Year decorations, shimenawa ropes, and ofuda talismans are burned in a purification fire.
It is also said to mean sending off the Toshigami, the year deity who visited homes guided by the New Year decorations, together with the smoke from the burned ornaments.
People also say that eating mochi or other items roasted at Dondoyaki brings a year of good health and safety.
In Shinanomachi, many places seem to hold the event during this three-day holiday.
When is it held in your area?
Japanese New Year’s purification bonfire.
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Winter Triathlon Entries Open! ❄️
In March 2025, Shinanomachi will host a winter triathlon! Sign up now! 🏃♂️🏂🎿
This time, we introduce the appeal of cross-country skiing! ⛷️
Cross-country skiing trains your whole body in balance, boosting stamina and endurance✨ It also improves cardiovascular fitness and benefits other sports💪
Because smooth, coordinated movements are required, flexibility increases too! Greater flexibility helps prevent injuries👟
And since the sport takes place under harsh conditions, it builds mental strength as well! You develop focus and perseverance, making you more resilient to pressure during competition🔥
Check the photos for details! Whether you’re ready to take on the challenge or still undecided, why not dive into a new sporting world? ✨
Enter here↓
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Sunday, January 12, 2025!!
Special station-front event to enjoy winter! Free to join and fun for adults and children alike ⛄️
On January 12, a heartwarming winter event will take place at Mure Station, Furuma Station, and Kurohime Station in Nagano Prefecture. First-year student volunteers from Shinshu University planned this event to promote use of the Kita-Shinano Line while addressing local challenges. At the event, you can enjoy warm drinks and food from food trucks, build snowmen, and have snowball fights to fully enjoy the charms of winter.
Locals and visitors from afar are all welcome!
With a free ticket from Nagano Station, you can easily visit all three stations. The event is perfect for people in the neighborhoods around the stations as well as those coming by train 🚃
Come and experience a fun time that will make you forget the cold ☃❄
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⛷️🏔️ A special tour to fully enjoy nature and culture in winter in Shinanomachi 🍶🎨
Would you like to enjoy a winter-only special experience in Shinanomachi, Nagano Prefecture, one of Japan’s top ski resort areas? ❄️✨
💡 Top 3 highlights of this tour 💡
1️⃣ Freeride experience
Enjoy the thrill of freeriding at a snow resort with the best snow quality—feel the freedom as you carve down the slopes on a snowboard! Suitable for beginners to advanced riders. You can also take lessons from pro snowboarder Konishi!
2️⃣ Indigo-dye remake workshop
Try your hand at creating original items in a traditional indigo-dye workshop using Furumi indigo and Ise-katagami paper stencils. Don’t miss the rare, delicate patterns of the Ise-katagami.
3️⃣ Star-gazing and gourmet dinner
Cook together using a special menu supervised by a top chef and experience traditional Japanese preparation methods! In the evening, relax under a sky full of stars 🌌✨
🗺️ The charms of Shinanomachi 🗺️
Rich nature and fresh air: areas like Kurohime Plateau and Lake Nojiri offer beautiful seasonal scenery.
A food treasure trove: corn, tomatoes, and botan chili peppers showcase exceptionally high-quality produce!
History and culture: the Naumann Elephant Museum and Uga Shrine on Lake Nojiri reflect the region’s history and traditions.
📅 Dates
1️⃣ Saturday, January 4th, 2025 – Monday, January 6th, 2025
2️⃣ Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 – Friday, January 24th, 2025
If you’re interested, DM the tour conductor @donapon.kazuma📩
We will provide more details!
Let’s create new winter memories together ❄️✨
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Entries are open for the Winter Triathlon taking place in March 2025 in Shinanomachi, Nagano Prefecture! ⛷️🚴♂️🏃♀️
Today we’ll introduce what to wear for the cross-country skiing leg of the Winter Triathlon. Many people who want to compete wonder what to wear. You might be curious how it differs from what you’d wear at an alpine ski resort.
For cross-country skiing, lighter clothing than typical downhill ski wear is best. Choose garments that allow free movement and are easy to take off and put on. When I first competed, I wore downhill ski clothing and got hot while moving, which left me sweating and my clothes soaked… For that reason, wearing quick-drying base layers to prevent chill from sweat is essential! ✨ (The third photo shows me in downhill ski wear—funny, I know.)
Details are also shown in the photos, so please use them as a reference. Prepare well before the race and enjoy it comfortably. 🏅💪
Whether you want to try it or are still undecided, come experience the appeal of the Winter Triathlon and dive into a new world of sport! 🏅
Enter here:
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Entries are now open for the Winter Triathlon to be held in Shinanomachi, Nagano Prefecture in March 2025! ⛷️🚴♂️🏃♀️
You might wonder what a Winter Triathlon is, so here’s a brief introduction 😊 Winter triathlon offers a fresh challenge set in a snowy environment! ✨
In a Winter Triathlon, you can enjoy the following events:
1️⃣ Snow Run: a run across the snow! 2️⃣ Cross-country skiing: glide through the snow on cross-country skis! ⛷️ 3️⃣ Mountain biking: tackle snowy trails on a mountain bike! 🚵♂️
We also include photos showing recommended clothing and gear for cross-country skiing, so be sure to check them out! ❄️
Whether you’re ready to take on the challenge or still deciding, come experience the appeal of Winter Triathlon and dive into a new world of sport! 🏅
https://www.shinano-machi.com/news/5289...
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Hello everyone ⛄️
Christmas is over, and the year-end and New Year season has finally arrived 🎍
In Shinanomachi, snow is forecast from tomorrow onward, and snow removal has become daily exercise ⛄️💦
Now, here is an announcement about business hours during the year-end and New Year holidays!
⛄️ Shinanomachi Tourist Information Center · Roadside Station Information Center
We will be closed from December 30th to January 3rd 🙇♀️
(For taxi vouchers, please speak to the station staff at Kurohime Station)
🍜 Near Kurohime Station
We will be closed from December 31st to January 2nd 🙇♀️
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
We wish you a wonderful year-end and New Year! 🎍
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Good morning!
Shinanomachi is sunny today after yesterday’s heavy snow advisory.
We’ve had a good amount of snow this year, and the ski resorts will open tomorrow, December 21.
The town’s ski areas welcome families and beginners, and of course advanced skiers can enjoy them too, so please come and visit☆
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Roads have been well cleared of snow, so you can travel here with confidence.
Studless tires, chains, and similar equipment are essential. Also, dress warmly in proper winter gear.
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