With a population of about 14,000, this town is attractive for Sightseeing spots that combine history and nature, such as the famous castle "Katsurao Castle Ruins" of the Sengoku period and the "Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park" where 2,300 roses of about 330 species are in bloom.
Oshibori udon made with Sakaki Town's specialty "Nezumi daikon radish" is gaining popularity for its unique pungent flavor.
The Access is good, and it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to Use Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo. If you Car, you can Use Kan-etsu Expressway and Joshinetsu Expressway and get there in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The traditional craft "Shinshu Kumiko Woodcraft" is also a unique attraction of Sakaki Town, Hanishina District, Nagano Prefecture, and was certified as a traditional craft of Nagano Prefecture in 2019.
In addition, there are plenty of Events that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons, such as "Sakaki Hina Dolls" in Spring and "rose Festival" in early summer. Please come to Sakaki Town, where history, nature, culture, and gourmet food are available!
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Right now, the [Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall] is holding in a special exhibition "The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craftsmanship Technology Exhibition" until August 31st!
Today's Events ♪
★ Gallery Talk
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: First 10 people
Participation fee: Free
★ Sword care experience
Held in date: June 22 (Sun) *Last during the special exhibition period!
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)
【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL:0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger
* Special discount! If you came to → Bara Festival, you will find this Iron Exhibition Hall discount ticket (valid until June 30th) in the pamphlet distributed on the day, so please bring it with you ♪
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Events at today's Iron Exhibition Hall!
★ Gallery Talk
Held in: Sunday, June 15 and Sunday, June 22
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: First 10 people
Participation fee: Free
★ Let's disassemble the sword
Held in: Sunday, June 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cancelled during other Events)
Capacity: First 10 people
Subjects: Junior high school students and above
Participation fee: 500 yen (admission fee not included)
【Iron Exhibition Hall】
Address: 〒389-0601 Nagano Prefecture, Hanishina District, Sakaki Town, Sakajo 6313-2
TEL:0268-82-1128
Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is closed, the next day, year-end and New Year holidays)
Admission fee: 600 yen during the special exhibition period (June 7 to August 31), free for junior high school students and younger
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Right now, at the Sakaki Town Iron Exhibition Hall,
"The 15th New Japan Sword Grinding Exterior Sword Craft Technology Exhibition"
Held in!
In Sakaki Town, also known as the town of swordsmiths, a new sword exhibition brings together the skills of craftsmen in the modern Japanese swords world.
Many other Workshops and Events will be held in until Sunday, August 31st, such as the popular "Handmade Knife Making", "Japanese Swords Course", and "Sword Care Experience"!
Please come and visit us ♪
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The Rose Festival has come to an end!
Thank you to ♪ everyone who came
Many roses are past their peak now, but there are still roses in buds depending on the variety.
The weather was nice today and the scenery was ♪ beautiful
The "Festival Oyster Gourmet & Tourism Digital Stamp Rally" will be held until June 30th, so please join ★ us
For details, please see the Home page of the Sakaki Town Tourist Association!
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【The 20th Rose Festival】The weather was very nice today and the roses were shining!
Roux show by MIHARU was held in today, and it was a cute and fun show that made me ♪ smile
There is only one day left for the Rose Festival.
Tomorrow is a juggling variety show by Yuta Wasshoi!
Please come and visit us ♪
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【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!
Events Information Summary
★Instagram post campaigns
Subject Subjects will be given Premiums ♪ to those who post with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"
Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Application procedure: (1) Follow the Sakaki Town Tourist Association Instagram Account
(2) Shooting inside the Rose Festival venue
(3) Posted with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival"
★ Limited to the venue! Real Stamp Rally
Find the real Stamps installed in the Rose Festival venue, and if you can put all the Stamps on the designated mount, apply! 20 people will be selected by lottery to receive ♪ Nezukon goods
Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Location: Held in Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park
★ Oyster Gourmet and Tourism Digital Stamp Rally
After purchasing products at Stalls stores and participating stores in the Sakaki Town, Festival Premiums ♪ Event Plaza bara, scan the QR code installed in the store, collect a total of 3 digital Stamp, and enter. ♪
Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 30 (Mon)
Held in location, etc.: Rose Festival Event Plaza Stalls & participating stores in Sakaki Town
★ Rose Haiku Contest
Let's ♪ enjoy the Rose Festival and recite a haiku with the theme of "roses" Fill in the haiku on the designated Festival sheet and post it to the "Haiku Post" set up in the Rose Festival venue to apply! Winners will receive a certificate and a commemorative gift ♪
Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)
Details of awards: 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 2 Children's Awards, 10 winners, 15 people in total
★ Sakaki Inn Hometown History Walking Guided Tour
Let's ♪ take a walk around the Bara Festival venue and enjoy the scenery of the Chikuma River and other places while experiencing the history of Sakajo
Held in dates: May 25 (Sun), June 1 (Sun), June 8 (Sun)
Time: 10 a.m. ~ (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Meeting place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park (Rose Festival Event Plaza)
Planning: Sakaki Inn Fureai Guide Association
Reservations accepted: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum ☎0268-82-4193 * Reservations can also be made at Festival general Information Center. OK on the day of the event!
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【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in!
< guest performance Information>
★ "TOM & KOMOTA" Monkey Performance
As the only monkey in Nagano Prefecture, the duo "TOM & KOMOTA" is active mainly in the prefecture. 10 minutes of laughter, impression, and cuteness!
Held in days, etc.: During the rose Festival period, performances of about 10 minutes at a time will be held multiple times a day * There are if the performance is canceled due to rain or the physical condition of the monkey.
Held in Location: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station
★ Roux Show by MIHARU
With the motto of "the magic of smiling", MIHARU conducts Roux shows all over the country. The Roux performance made while singing cute Roux art is a must see. Roux will be made to songs, dances, fun music and talksPlease ♪ enjoy the show that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, especially children!
Held in: Saturday, June 7
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station
★ Juggling variety show by "Wasshoi Yu~ta"
Mainly active throughout Japan with a "juggling crown show" that incorporates magic, pantomime, etc. based on high juggling techniques, a ♪ variety of ad-libs cultivated over many years on the streets in Japan and overseas, and a show that values a live feeling, can be enjoyed beyond the barriers of generations and languages!
Held in: Sunday, June 8
Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~
Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station
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Cherry blossom viewing 🌸 in Sakaki Town
Nezukon is the mascot character ♪ of Sakaki Town
The weather was very nice today and the cherry blossoms were ♪ beautiful
Cherry blossoms are ephemeral, so cherish the moment when they are in full bloom!
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Sakaki Town is also in full bloom ♪ now
It's ✨ beautiful
The weather looks good tomorrow, so it's a cherry blossom viewing day.
Let's ♪ go out
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"The 20th Rose Festival" has been decided to ♪ be held in
Held in period: 5/24 (Sat) ~ 6/8 (Sun)
Opening hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m.)
During the period, in addition to selling products related to the town Specialty products and roses, we are also planning to sell seedlings of the Sakaki Town Original rose "Oyster no Hikari" on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Events, etc., will be announced as soon as the details are decided.
Please ★ look forward to the Shinshu Oyster roses
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