Things to do in Nagano

• Age 5～Age 90
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During your free time on your trip, you can make a moss terrarium and take it home with you. Why not create your own unique little moss world in a case? The plan is for a maximum of 50 minutes, but if you would like to create more, you can extend the time by 15 minutes for 300 yen. *The type of moss we provide will vary depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, so we will use 4-5 types of moss that are in good condition on the day, but we cannot specify the type, so we hope you understand this. In exchange, you will be able to use a lot of different moss.*

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• Age 9～Age 88
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

Choose the wood and length, and use a plane to create your own chopsticks! You can also make octagonal chopsticks using a plane stand invented by a craftsman. A full-fledged handmade experience. Painted so you can use them for a long time! An experience that can only be experienced here in the country! [Reservation required] Experience in the nature-rich Shinshu Azumino, where water, light, wind, and sky shine. ★If you would like to make a reservation on the day or if you would like to do it alone, please contact us by phone. The experience will be held in a home workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood drifts... that alone relaxes your mind! Concentrating on making chopsticks and creating something will refresh your mind and body! The fresh air, water, and light of Azumino will satisfy your five senses. You can experience this from the third grade of elementary school! (For elementary school students, cypress wood is recommended, and mountain cherry wood is hard, so in most cases it cannot be cut at all. Children younger than that should be watched by a parent) Planing from a square timber!? You may think it's difficult, but... a craftsman will carefully teach you how to use a plane. 13 years of chopstick making experience. We have experienced this with over 13,000 people so far, and everyone has made their own chopsticks. Among the 10,000 people, there are famous celebrities and announcers (*^-^*) ~ Flow of the day ~ 1. "Decide on the wood and length." Decide on the material of the chopsticks and the length of the chopsticks. 2. "Explanation of the process ~ Start by being taught how to use a plane ~" Planes vary depending on the user! The length of time it takes to carve them varies depending on the individual's stance. Therefore, the time spent on chopstick making varies depending on each customer! 3. Process 1. Make the chopsticks a comfortable thickness 2. Scrape off the corners 3. Polish with sandpaper 4. Add the name with a hot pen 5. We take them in and paint them.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Nozawa Onsen Sports Park activity, [Zip Sky Ride]. It is a sky activity in which a pulley is attached to the wire stretched in the air of the Hikage slope and connected to the harness, and the total length is 652m and the altitude difference is 122m. The maximum speed is 70km/h, so you can feel the exhilaration. It can be used from elementary school students and has a weight limit of 25 kg to 110 kg. There is nothing particularly difficult for the customer, so everyone from children to grandparents can enjoy it. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a walk in the air! ! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Please fill out the application form at the reception desk. ② Flow of use and wearing a harness After the reception, you will be asked to explain the flow of the experience and wear a harness. ③ Take the moving lift to the start tower (*When the lift is out of service, you will be picked up by car) ④ After arriving at the start tower, check the precautions, set up, and start the experience. ⑤ After arriving at the goal tower goal, return to the center and return the harness.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Now Year is my dog and canoe! This is an experience course for beginners. You can take a free walk on the water while gazing at the scenery of the plateau from the lake, which is rich in nature. After the beginner's experience, you can get on and off easily and get on and off without getting wet. Let's start rowing! Beginners experience course for canoe beginners with your dog! Free time benefits are included after the experience is over! ○ Nature canoe tour 2-hour course flow [First half] Life jackets will be worn and cameras will be kept for each group. Lecture on paddle operation, precautions for canoeing, etc. → Touring → Headwaters, grass of Yoshi → Landing experience in Shirakaba forest [Landing break] After landing, take a commemorative photo of each group, rehydrate with natural spring water, toilet [Second half] Clear stream boil Visit the torii (Ikenodaira Shrine) at the fountain, the power spot of Lake Shirakaba underwater. The remaining time is free time! Enjoy a leisurely walk on the lake with each group ○ Recommended points ① This is a summer resort where a cool and refreshing breeze blows even in the summer. It is a 2-hour nature Kayak tour where you can enjoy a walk on the lake from the perspective of a waterfowl on a calm lake at Kayak. (2) Since Kayak with good stability is used, there is almost no worry of capsizing. We use the pier to get on and off, so we don't need to change clothes! You can participate in the usual easy-to-move style! No swimsuit required. [About Kayak to use] ◆ A recreational boat that is relatively stable and easy to control. Beginners can enjoy it with their dogs at Female and even children. If you are worried about your physical strength and balance, we recommend a two-seater. ◆ Elementary school 3 Year students-adult basically prepares one-seater Kayak.. (* You can also request a 2-seater) >: Excellent stability. Easy touring. You can also have a leisurely conversation. ◆ Elementary school 2-1 Year Students use 2-seater Kayak, adult controls firmly .. ◆ Three-seater infants, with child seats and no paddles. ◆ adult 1 person, 1 infant (paddle can be used), if you want to ride 2 people, elementary school students 1 ~ 2 Year (¥ 4000) Please apply [Caution] ・ Elementary school students less cannot participate only by children ・ toilet etc. 5 minutes before the start Please gather. [* On the day and last minute reservations can also be made by phone] If you have any questions, please contact us at the following. 0266-68-1007 Contact: Fukui

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• With Pets
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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Produce breath with Tonbon ball and natural stone! You can make original bracelet using 30 kinds of natural stone (8 mm ball, 6 mm ball) and Tonbon ball. For yourself, I am very pleased with a hearty present. Come with your friends to make a breath, make yourself most enjoyable making fun while you make it with your family. Think of the meaning of Tonboshi and the meaning of natural stone, it can be talismanized, just combine your favorite colors and patterns as accessories, and enjoy a variety of things.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is a SUP (Stand Up Paddle) experience tour that can be enjoyed freely by infants and adults at the small natural lake "Matsubara Lake" at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture. Speaking of outdoor sports that can be enjoyed by family and friends ... !! SUP is the best! In the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd outdoors, there are plenty of rental tools for everyone to enjoy! There is also free time! You can make the best memories using SUP! Dogs are also welcome! It is the only school in Nagano prefecture that is officially recognized by SIJ (Japan SUP Leaders Association). ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Fill in the reception agreement and settle at the site. Changing clothes and renting rental equipment in the changing room (required time: 15 to 30 minutes) ② Guide introduction, preparatory exercise, etc. After changing clothes, pre-training on land for preparatory exercise and paddle (rowing tools) (required time: 15 minutes) ③ First half of the lake : Let's paddle to the lake! In the first half of the lake, we will teach you how to ride, row and play SUP. (Time required: 50 minutes) * There is a break time of about 10 minutes after the end of the first half. ④ Free time Second half of the lake: Sumo, connected SUP, tail turn, water gun firing with friends! Let's enjoy freely on SUP! (Time required: 50 minutes) ⑤ End of experience Return the rental equipment. Change your clothes in the changing room and warm yourself up at the one-day hot spring (Yahho-no-Yu: discount ticket distribution) near the end!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Hakuba sightseeing flight with an instructor Take a 10-15 minute aerial stroll through the skies of Hakuba, a village in the Alps. A scenic flight in Hakuba with the jump platform below and the majestic Northern Alps in the background! The instructor will be piloting the plane, so anyone who can jog about 10m and weighs between 25kg and 85kg can participate. The tension of taking off and the exhilaration of flying away are the ultimate joy. The smiles on everyone's faces before taking off and after landing are the best.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Let's start rowing! A beginner's experience course for canoe beginners! Free time will be given after the experience! A valuable natural experience that touches the source of the beautiful Lake Shirakaba. Children from the third grade of elementary school can ride alone. The whole family can enjoy it from toddlers to seniors. Guide fee and all equipment are included. ○ Nature canoe tour 2-hour course flow [First half] Put on a life jacket, and we will take care of your camera for each group. Lecture on how to operate the paddle, and a lecture on things to be careful of when canoeing. Now it's time to go! → Touring → Source and reed grass → Landing experience in the birch forest [Landing break] After landing, take a commemorative photo with your group, rehydrate with natural spring water, and use the toilet [Second half] Fountain with clear water, visit the torii gate (Ikenohira Shrine) that stands underwater, a power spot of Lake Shirakaba. The remaining time is free time! Enjoy a leisurely walk on the lake with your group. ○ Recommended points ① This is a summer resort where the cool and refreshing breeze blows even in summer. This is a two-hour nature kayaking tour where you can enjoy a stroll on the calm lake from the perspective of waterfowl. ②Since we use stable kayaks, there is no need to worry about capsizing. We use a pier to get on and off, and we've designed it so that your shoes don't get wet, so you don't even need to change clothes! You can participate in the tour in your usual comfortable clothes! Swimsuits are not required. It's an easy 8-minute walk from Ikenotaira Hotel on the lakeside promenade!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Kayaking with the family on Lake Aoki, which has excellent clarity. It would be fun if I could do it, but... There aren't that many boats... Even taking it from home to the car becomes luggage... That's right, let's rent it and have fun! You can also use it at Lake Nakatsuna except during the busy season. A junior kayak that is light enough for children to handle, and has a body width and deck height that are easy to row, allowing you to experience the true joy of kayaking. A kayak with excellent stability that allows even first-time kayakers to enjoy paddling with peace of mind. It also has high straightness. Recommended kayak for those who have graduated from beginner level and want to improve their kayaking skills from still water to flowing water. Sea kayak for 2 people. A three-seater kayak that can be enjoyed by the whole family including father, mother, and one child. We are waiting for you with a rich lineup. Please enter the number of boats when applying. (This is not the number of people.) If the event is held at a lake, there must be at least 1 person for every 4 people attending a school for 2 hours or more or taking a tour for 2 hours or more. You must act together with a student attending a school for 2 hours or more or a tour participant for 2 hours or more. If it is determined that the skill of a participant in a school for 2 hours or more or a tour participant for 2 hours or more is insufficient, the rental will be canceled immediately. Fees will not be refunded. If you wish to carry out on a river, please consult us separately.

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• For Family

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Rent a bicycle and enjoy a leisurely cycle around Shinano Omachi at the foot of the Northern Alps, which is rich in nature and feel the changing seasons. Lake Aoki is the largest and quietest of the three Nishina lakes. The water is mysteriously blue and clear, and Hakuba Sanzan and Mt. Jigatake are projected onto the deep blue surface of the lake, creating a wonderful scenery. Total length: Approximately 7km, time required: 1 hour Lake Aoki/Lake Nakatsuna Round Course This is the course for the 2005 Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Flag Competition and All Japan Business Group Cycle Road Race. While looking at the Hakuba Sanzan and Mt. Jigatake, in the spring you can walk among the giant cherry trees on the west bank of Lake Nakatsuna, in the summer you can take a forest bath through the tunnel created by broad-leaved trees and conifers on the north shore of Lake Aoki, and in the autumn you can enjoy the changing colors of the autumn leaves. Cycling while feeling the changing seasons. Total length: Approximately 9 km. Time required: 2 hours. Lake Aoki, Lake Nakatsuna, and Lake Kizaki. Lake Aoki for contemplation, Lake Nakatsuna for fishing, and Lake Kizaki for excursions are collectively called the ``Three Nishina Lakes.'' The mountains of are projected onto the surface of the lake.In late May, rape blossoms are in full bloom between Lake Nakatsuna and Lake Kizaki.Lake Kizaki is the lake that was the setting for the anime ``Onegai☆Teacher'' and ``Onegai☆Twins.'' Total length approximately 23.5km Required time 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:10 / 10:10 / 11:10 / 12:10 / 13:10 / 14:10 / 15:10

I want to try it with my family, but I don't need enough for the whole family. Or, I need help with the children, so I'm fine with just two people even though there are four of us. I feel that there are quite a few needs like this every day, so we will prepare enough materials to make three cases, so you can come with as many people as you like! (However, since the work space is small, the maximum number of people is about 6-7.) *If you want to do more, you can add more people on the spot. It's 2,200 yen (tax included) per person. *How about a slightly advantageous family plan? ! (Of course, it's OK even if you're not a family, and if one or two people are making three cases, this plan is cheaper!) *It's OK to book this plan for three people! However, the "cases and moss" may be slightly different from when you book the regular plan, because it is cheaper.*

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• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 9～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00

●Plan for experienced SUP riders●Why not take a leisurely stroll on the water while enjoying the changing of the seasons? The best time to see the autumn leaves at Lake Aoki is from mid-October! If you're lucky, you might even be able to see the three-tiered autumn leaves with the Hakuba mountains! The water temperature will be cold, so this plan is for experienced SUP riders. *Wetsuits (adults only) are also available for rental at an additional cost (1,000 yen)! If you would like to rent one, please let us know your gender and height when you apply.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:00

You can experience laser engraving at Azumi's wooden chopsticks Fab factory. Experience at home workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood wafts in the air. When you focus on making things, your mind and body will be refreshed! It is an experience that satisfies the five senses with the fresh air, water and light of Azumino. This plan allows you to create an original nameplate with laser engraving! If you can draw a picture, even small children can experience it, so how about making a nameplate that will be a memory for your family?・Materials: Mountain cherry, cypress, etc. ・Characteristics: wood with beautiful grain and taste ・Size: 84 x 210 x 15 mm Transform into a dish! The nameplates of mass retailers have a uniform impression, but the nameplates made of wild cherry wood give a warm feeling. The characters to be engraved on the nameplate can be computer fonts or handwritten! You can also put a family commemorative mark! !

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a music box assembly experience at the Music Box Museum Suwanone. Located in front of Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, it can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. You can choose your favorite song from about 700 songs and enjoy making only one music box in the world. Fixing the drum, inserting the mainspring, and engaging the diaphragm, which greatly affects the tone, will be a valuable time that you cannot experience anywhere else. Once you have decided on your favorite case, your one and only music box in the world is complete. The Suwanone staff will be there to explain. By all means, why not make your own music box?

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

The Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th to Monday, November 4th, 2024. Upon request, you can enjoy art on a SUP. If you would like to enjoy the art, you will need to purchase an appreciation passport or individual appreciation ticket. Canadian canoeing with your family on the crystal clear Lake Aoki. It would be fun if we could do it, but... There aren't that many boats... It would be a burden to bring it from home to the car... That's right, let's rent it and have fun!! If it is held on a lake, there must be at least one person for every three boats who has attended the school for more than two hours or who has participated in a tour for more than two hours. Please act together with other participants who have attended the school for more than two hours or who have participated in a tour for more than two hours. If we determine that the skills of a participant who has attended the school for more than two hours or who has participated in a tour for more than two hours is not sufficient, we will immediately cancel the rental. Fees will not be refunded. If you would like to hold the event on a river, please contact us separately. This is an activity that dogs can also participate in. Two dogs per family can be used for up to two hours. Please refrain from entering the area except the parking lot, the path to the lake, A Area 1, A Area 2, and the pier. Please refrain from dogs that bark continuously.

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• For Family

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Experience making your own kaleidoscope at the Zenkoji Temple lodgings! Create your own object with a simple kit! Choose your favorite kaleidoscope and fill it with your favorite ingredients to complete it. You can use natural stones or flowers from Shinshu as ingredients. If you fill it with oil and keep the flower shape as it is like a herbarium, you can make a herbarium kaleidoscope, or you can make a higher-grade kaleidoscope with the gentle colors and light of natural stones. Galerie Ren is located inside Hakurenbo, the lodgings of Zenkoji Temple. Create fun memories with this hands-on experience while visiting Zenkoji Temple.

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Handmade experiences of original san catcher made from natural stone and crystal glass You can make original san catcher by combining natural stone and crystal glass. It's easy to make it because it just passes parts through the tegus. You can choose your favorite design from among the designs prepared in advance at the gallery. Suncatcher is also popular as light interior, and it is said that when you hit the light of the sun it will bring rainbow and happiness to your room. Why do not you admire your original san catcher in your room?

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Create a strap using various dragonfly balls! You can make your own strap by choosing two favorite dragonfly balls with your own image. Depending on the color and pattern, you can make it colorful, cute, or chic with your own image. You can also add an optional obi decoration plate to make a obi decoration. Please enjoy it as a back charm and as an obi decoration.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Open for business from March 28, 2024 Exclusively for reservations of fishing low boats and foot turbo boats. Reservations for purposes other than fishing cannot be made. If you are using it for purposes other than fishing, you will be accepted on-site on the day. Business Period: We will resume operations as soon as the snow on Lake Aoki decreases and boats can be taken out of the boathouse. ~until there is snowfall in November. Lake Nakatsuna from April 25th to October 25th. Lake Aoki will begin operations from March 19, 2023. Until April 25th, depending on the snowfall situation, we may be closed without notice. Lake Aoki/Lake Nakatsuna: 3-person adult fishing low boat half-day ticket / 3-person fishing low boat 1-day ticket / 3-person fishing low boat season ticket, Lake Aoki: 3-person adult fishing foot turbo boat half-day ticket /1-day ticket for a 3-person fishing foot turbo boat. Adults must be 12 years of age or older, and children between 1 and 11 years of age must be accompanied by two adults and one adult. Lake Aoki can be used from sunrise to 16:45 (noon for half-day tickets). Lake Nakatsuna can be used from sunrise to 16:30 (noon for half-day tickets). If you wish to use the service, please let us know your start time by 17:00 the day before. A recreational fishing permit issued by the Lake Aoki Fisheries Association is required. 1 day ticket 1,000 yen, 1 year ticket (valid from April 1st to March 31st) 4,000 yen

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

＊＊ ... We will plan what kind of shape would be good, where to put the initials, etc.♪ Put a diamond-like gemstone, carve an anniversary or initials... Imagine your special ring! *We also have synthetic stones such as Swarovski's pure brilliant cut zirconia. 2. Finally, it's time to make the ring! We will knead the silver clay according to the completed image. The instructor will support you to finish the shape♪3. Finishing The surface is finished beautifully and it's complete! 4. We will give you a commemorative Instax photo♪ (We will give you one Instax photo) <July to September: For those coming by car> There may be traffic jams in Karuizawa in the summer. Please allow about 30 minutes for your time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Nagano At Hakuba Glass Studio GAKU, located in Hakuba-mura, Japan, you can experience the production of "Tonbo Tamaki", which is made by molding glass. You can use the balls you made as straps, key chains, necklaces and bring them back on the day.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Recommended during cherry blossom viewing season. Rent a bicycle and cycle slowly through Shinano Omachi at the foot of the Northern Alps, which is rich in nature and feel the changing seasons ■Course 1 ----------------- *This is a flower tour course ♪ Aoki Lake/Middle Around Lake Tsuna and Lake Kizaki, visiting seasonal flowers, and the filming location of the 2011 NHK TV drama series “Ohisama” Iyasato Wetland, a natural monument in Nagano April and May: Sargassum and skunk cabbage, Autumn: Aconite, October: Red of Japanese thorns fruit. Nakayama Highlands Filming location for the 2011 NHK TV drama series ``Ohisama'' and the 2011 movie ``Andalusia: Revenge of the Goddess.'' Rape flowers in late May, autumn, and buckwheat flowers. This is a course where you can cycle while visiting seasonal flowers. . The Oyamazakura of Lake Nakatsuna, which has a total length of about 20 km, is often the subject of spring posters for Omachi City. Its reddish-pink color makes it more vivid and eye-catching than regular cherry blossoms. ■Course 2----------------- Omachi City Museum (Omachi Mountain Museum, Salt Road Chojiya Yabusame Hall), Nishina 33rd Temple, Poem Tour A course to enjoy the filming location, soba, and sweets of the 2011 movie "Dake"

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