Nice park to visit while in Komoro. The zoo is getting a renovation and the new penguin enclosure looks pretty nice and decent. The entrance fee to the park is affordable at 500 yen for a combined ticket to visit some of the museums which houses art and various artifacts from Komoro's history. Worth a visit for those who want a quiet place without much tourist and an insight into some of the town's history and sights.

We stopped here before closing time. All the amenities were closed or closing for the day. Fortunately, I was able to get the Castle stamp and gojoin. The grounds are a good walk around, but we had 30mins to explore as it was closing. Friendly staff and cool trails!

Lovely place, famous for its cherry blossoms. We visited during the summer, and there were only a few people around. Much of the grounds have been transformed into a park, with only a few remaining gates and walls. From the observatory, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Chikuma River and the surrounding valley. Definitely worth a visit.

Great place with amazing culture and beautiful views, great spots to snack and relax as well. Only ¥300 entrance or ¥500 if you want to enjoy the museums as well. The only down side was the zoo, very small cages and the animals all looked distressed.

A nice place to visit to see sakura in the day time and at night (lights will be lit till 10pm, check their schedule online). There is a tunnel that leads you from the train station to the castle ruins. Very easy to get there.

Calm tranquil place. Must be amazing if sakura is in full bloom. Very easy access. From tokyo take the shinkanzen to sakudaira. Change train to Komoro. Exit the komoro station, where you will find a nice little coffee shop on your left.. walk further up and go down a small tunnel that lead straight to the main door

(visits 1) (total castles visited as of posting, over 35). The 3 stars is for the castle park as a whole. The castle grounds and park are huge and nice. But the entrance fee includes (and obviously goes to support) a tiny zoo which is part of the park. I hate these tiny zoos. The cages are old, WAY too small, and dirty. If I had the choice I would never support these zoos.

Nice park to visit while in Komoro. The zoo is getting a renovation and the new penguin enclosure looks pretty nice and decent. The entrance fee to the park is affordable at 500 yen for a combined ticket to visit some of the museums which houses art and various artifacts from Komoro's history. Worth a visit for those who want a quiet place without much tourist and an insight into some of the town's history and sights.

We stopped here before closing time. All the amenities were closed or closing for the day. Fortunately, I was able to get the Castle stamp and gojoin. The grounds are a good walk around, but we had 30mins to explore as it was closing. Friendly staff and cool trails!

Lovely place, famous for its cherry blossoms. We visited during the summer, and there were only a few people around. Much of the grounds have been transformed into a park, with only a few remaining gates and walls. From the observatory, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Chikuma River and the surrounding valley. Definitely worth a visit.

Great place with amazing culture and beautiful views, great spots to snack and relax as well. Only ¥300 entrance or ¥500 if you want to enjoy the museums as well. The only down side was the zoo, very small cages and the animals all looked distressed.

A nice place to visit to see sakura in the day time and at night (lights will be lit till 10pm, check their schedule online). There is a tunnel that leads you from the train station to the castle ruins. Very easy to get there.

Calm tranquil place. Must be amazing if sakura is in full bloom. Very easy access. From tokyo take the shinkanzen to sakudaira. Change train to Komoro. Exit the komoro station, where you will find a nice little coffee shop on your left.. walk further up and go down a small tunnel that lead straight to the main door

(visits 1) (total castles visited as of posting, over 35). The 3 stars is for the castle park as a whole. The castle grounds and park are huge and nice. But the entrance fee includes (and obviously goes to support) a tiny zoo which is part of the park. I hate these tiny zoos. The cages are old, WAY too small, and dirty. If I had the choice I would never support these zoos.

We visited Shakusonji Temple by car. The road was very narrow so we parked near the top of the mountain and walked about 25 minutes to reach the temple. If you are an experienced driver it might not be a problem but we preferred to be safe. The trek is worth every step. The temple itself is fascinating, and walking gave us a quiet and peaceful start before arriving. All in all, a memorable visit that I’d happily do again.

Definitely worth the ten minutes hike up the hill at the back of the car park. I had the place all to myself in the early moning.

Must see in the area! Its a 10 to 15 walk with stairs from the bottom carpark. There is also a carpark located above the temple of you don't feel like walking but i recommend the walk its lush and beautiful with a cascade.

A very special temple and really wonder how it built in the past in this cliff

As amazing as the pictures. If you have a small 4 wheel drive car you can drive right down to the temple but the walk is worth the time to enjoy the beautiful forest.

Very serene place, highly recommend to walk in the forest up to the shrine and then go to the onsen

It takes about 20 minutes to climb the mountain trail, but the Kannon-do on the precipitous cliff is worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) 2025/4/5 Kikkoman is the parent company of Mann's Wine. Soy sauce fermentation technology is also used in wine. The surrounding vineyard is also quite large and I feel like it can be called Chateauman's Wine. Here we are dealing with the high-end SOLARIS series. What is particularly noteworthy is the paid tasting, which is a great deal as you can sample the top three types of SOLARIS series (11,000 yen per bottle) for around 2000 yen. Naturally, the top range is good. It's hard to buy wine for 11,000 yen, so it's really nice to be able to sample it. The tasting is held on the second floor, which has a wonderful view. The scenery is as good as Chateau Mercian Yugo Winery. I went there in April, so there weren't any grapes in the vineyard, but I think by the end of summer, the whole vineyard will be full of grapes, so I think you'll get an even more spectacular view. Please check the photos for the wines you purchased. Another winery that I want to visit again has increased. (Original) 2025/4/5 キッコーマンが母体のマンズワインです。 醤油の発酵技術がワインにも生かされているんですね。 周りのヴィンヤードもかなり広くてシャトーマンズワインと呼んでいい気がします。 ここでは高級路線のSOLARISシリーズを扱ってます。 特筆すべきは有料試飲で、SOLARISシリーズのトップレンジ３種類（一本11,000円）を2000円台で試飲できるという大盤振る舞いです。当然、トップレンジはうまいです。なかなか11,000円のワインは買えないので、試飲で味わえるのはとってもいいです。 試飲は２階で行うんですが、これが又景色が素晴らしい。シャトーメルシャン椀子ワイナリーと同じくらい景色がいいです。 行ったのは４月だったのでヴィンヤードに葡萄は全くなかったですが、夏過ぎくらいにはヴィンヤード一面葡萄が実ると思うのでさらに素晴らしい景色が見られると思います。 購入したワインは写真で確認ください。 リピートしたいワイナリーが又一つ増えました。

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful facility. You can purchase and sample wines. There are also other wonderful things such as a Japanese garden with raw grapes and a field where you can see various types of grapes up close. Parking is also free. I bought a sparkling wine called Longan, which was reasonably priced at 2,200 yen. I chilled it well at home and drank it, and it was really delicious❣️ Some wines are available at supermarkets, but please try the wines that you can only buy here🍷💕💕 (Original) とても綺麗な施設。 購入と試飲ができます。 他にも、原木のある日本庭園や、葡萄の各種を間近でみられる畑など、とても素敵です。駐車場も無料です。 私は龍眼という品種のスパークリングを買いましたが2200円とリーズナブルで、お家でよく冷やして飲みましたが、本当に美味しかった❣️ スーパーなどで手に入るワインもありますが、ここに来ないと買えないワインを是非🍷💕💕

(Translated by Google) While staying at a hot spring inn, I decided to drop in. I had no idea this winery was run by Kikkoman. There is a beautifully maintained garden called Bansuien on the premises. I would love to live in such a spacious place. There is nothing nearby, so you can relax and enjoy your time. You can sample the wines on sale at the shop, for an additional fee. I didn't sample any of the wines this time, but instead purchased a sparkling wine. It was reasonably priced at 2,200 yen. I bought a dry wine, which wasn't too acidic, and was easy to drink and delicious. I've become a fan of this sparkling wine. If I have the chance, I would like to visit the Katsunuma winery as well. (Original) 温泉宿に宿泊したついでに、せっかくなので寄ってみました。キッコーマンが経営しているワイナリーとは知りませんでした。 敷地内に万酔園と言う庭園がありますが、綺麗に整備されています。 こんな広い場所に住んでみたいなと思いました。 周りに何もないので、ゆっくりと過ごす事が出来ます。 ショップでは、有料となりますが、販売されているワインの試飲が出来ます。 今回試飲はせず、スパークリングワインを購入しました。価格が2200円とお手頃で、 辛口を購入しましたが、酸味が強くなくて 飲みやすく、美味しく頂きました。 このスパークリングワインのファンになりました。 機会があれば、勝沼のワイナリーにも行ってみたいです。

(Translated by Google) In late October, I left Noda City, the holy land of Kikkoman, and headed to the Manns Wine Komoro Winery in Komoro City! It was a dream come true! I was relieved to see the familiar Manns Wine logo! Solaris is a high-quality wine brewery! It has a great atmosphere and you can really feel that they produce great wine and grapes! I was even able to see grapes associated with Mogi Shichizaemon, who was a neighbor. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. (Original) 10月の下旬に、キッコーマンの聖地野田市から小諸市のマンズワイン小諸ワイナリーに！！一度は訪れたい〜と言う思いを達成！！見慣れたマンズワインのマークでホッとします！ソラリスと言う高品質の、ワインの醸造所！とても良い雰囲気に良いワイン·ブドウが出来る！と実感できますねぇ〜ご近所だった茂木七左衛門氏のゆかりのブドウまで拝見出来て感無量。。。また、近くに行った時に寄りましょう。。。

(Translated by Google) This winery is run by Kikkoman, famous for soy sauce. They use many different grape varieties for their wine. The tour explanations were very easy to understand and I learned a lot. The gardens and vineyards are lovely, and the surrounding scenery is great. The location is great. The only downside is that it's a 30-minute walk from the station. (Original) 醤油で有名なキッコーマンが手掛けるワイナリー。ワインで使う葡萄の品種がとても多く。ツアーの説明も大変分かりやすく、勉強になりました。庭園や葡萄畑も素敵で、周りの風景込みで、素晴らしいロケーションに位置しています。駅から徒歩30分なのが少し難点。

(Translated by Google) I've visited several times, and I feel that their wines are of a very high standard, even among Japanese wineries. On the winery tour, we were able to sample four types of Solaris series wine. (Original) 何度か訪問していますが、日本のワイナリーの中でもレベルの高いワインだなと感じます。 ワイナリーツアーでは4種のソラリスシリーズのワインを試飲することが出来ました。

(Translated by Google) As you'd expect from a winery run by a large company, it also functions as a tourist destination. I recommend the tasting in the shop. I bought the Solaris Sauvignon Blanc. It was a delicious wine with a pleasant aftertaste! (Original) さすが大企業が運営しているだけあって、観光地としても機能しているワイナリーです。 ショップの飲み比べはオススメ。 ソラリスのソーヴィニヨンブラン購入しました。 心地良い余韻の美味しいワインでした！

Pretty small ski resort with short pistes. 40 mins from highway exit and often requiring snow tyres. The advantage of this place is its high altitude at 2000m giving you good snow condition on the pistes. There is a restaurant and minimum shop as like all other ski resort. Not crowded at all on the day I went.

First ski station I visit in Japan. Not too many different slopes but quite fun. Good for beginners

Very limited runs - but not crowded and is a great place for beginners and intermediate skiers to work on technique. Season starts early here due to the height and face of the mountain; but also means it gets very icy in Spring.

Cute little resort. Great snow the day i went but the runs aren’t that interesting. Friendly staff and nice rest areas.

Nice small ski station. Small park for the kids. Ski school with individual lessons.

Fuuuun almost private

So much fun

Very fresh and flavourful food. Great ambience for a hot afternoon. There is also a shop inside selling very affordable local produce.

Good vegetable curry for lunch, the shop is nice, beautiful view on the garden

English menu available. The staff was very friendly and happy to host westerners. They didn't speak English and we didn't speak Japanese, but using Google translate and their English menu ordering was a breeze. They are attached to a small curio store with gardening items and baked goods (think cookies and bread). We had a fantastic Margherita pizza and a small black coffee.

This zoo is utterly repugnant. The animals are kept in tiny, cramped, dirty cages and look sick and depressed. We didn't mean to visit, but it was included with the park ticket, and had to leave half way through I was so upset. Those poor animals, this zoo should be shut down. If you have any regard for animal rights you will not visit this zoo.

Refreshing but filling meal.

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(Translated by Google) This is the best place to enjoy such beautiful seasonal flowers in a prime location in front of the station, and to top it off, to have tea and a meal while looking out at such a beautiful garden!! The food was stylish and delicious, and I was very satisfied!! If you're looking for something other than soba in Komoro, this is the place to go!! (Original) 駅前の一等地でこんなに綺麗で四季折々の草花が楽しめて、その上そんな美しい庭を眺めながらお茶や食事が楽しめる最高の場所！！料理もお洒落で美味しく大満足！！小諸で蕎麦以外と言ったら真っ先にココをオススメします！！

Nice but you wouldn't come here just to look at the gate; park with mini zoo located beyond the gate (entrance fee req'd). Very muddy paths during winter months.

(Translated by Google) This is the entrance gate to Kaikoen. That’s admirable😊 There is an entrance fee booth ahead. I think the 500 yen admission ticket, which includes admission to Fujison Memorial Museum, Chokokan Museum, Komoro Gijuku Memorial Museum, and Keizo Koyama Museum of Art, is a good deal. (Original) ここが懐古園の入口の門なんですね。立派です😊 この先に入園料金所がありますよ。 藤村記念館、徴古館、小諸義塾記念館、小山敬三美術館の入館料がセットになった入園券500円がお得だと思いますよ🤗

(Translated by Google) This is the entrance to Komoro Castle's Sannomon Gate. 😄👍 From the parking lot, you have to go through this gate to get there. 😃😂 This gate was built by Sengoku period warlord Sengoku Hidehisa. 😃 (Original) 小諸城の三之門ここが入り口です😄👍 駐車場からだとこの門を潜らないと行けません😃😂 戦国武将仙石秀久公が造った三之門です😃

(Translated by Google) It is a large and well-made gate. If you go north from here across the Shinano Railway, you will find a park with an Otemon gate. I always pass through this Otemon Gate and then pass through the Sannomon Gate, which is the entrance to Kaikoen Garden. As I do so, I am reminded that I have come to the Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen Garden. (Original) 大きくて立派な作りの門です。ここからしなの鉄道を挟んで北に行くと、大手門がある公園がある。いつも自分は、この大手門をくぐってから懐古園の入り口である三之門をくぐる。そうすると小諸城址懐古園にきたなあと、しみじみ思いふけます。

(Translated by Google) The third gate from the main enclosure. National important cultural property. It was rebuilt in 1765. There is a plaque with the words ``Kaikoen'' written by the 16th head of the Tokugawa family, the Tokugawa family. (Original) 本丸から三番目にある門。国の重要文化財。1765年に再建されたものである。徳川宗家16代当主徳川家達が書いた「懐古園」の扁額がかけられている。

(Translated by Google) On February 2, 2023, I stayed at a nearby hotel and visited at night. It was freezing cold, but I still enjoyed the lovely atmosphere. (*'-'*) It had been a while since I last visited, but it was a pleasant experience. I went to the toll booth and found that it was free after 5:00 PM. It was cherry blossom season, but there weren't many people, so I was able to take my time looking around. (゜∀゜) (Original) 2023.2.2、近くのホテル宿泊し、夜訪れましたが、極寒でしたが良い雰囲気味わえました(*'-'*) 久しぶりに訪れましたが、快適に来られました。 料金所に行ったところ、夕方5時以降は無料で入れました。 桜の季節ですが、人も多くなく、のんびり見て回れました(゜∀゜)

(Translated by Google) San-no-mon Gate was constructed by Sengoku Hidehisa between 1596 and 1623. It was washed away by a mudslide during the "Inu no Mansui" flood that struck the Chikuma River basin in 1742, and was rebuilt in 1765. It has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The plaque on the gate reads "Nostalgia Garden." (Original) 三の門は1596年～1623年、仙石秀久によって創建。 千曲川流域を襲った「戌の満水」（1742）のとき土石流によって流され、明和2年（1765）に再建されました。 国の重要文化財に指定されています。 扁額には「懐古園」と書かれています。

(Translated by Google) 🏣315-cho, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Yes. 🚃…About 5 minutes walk from Komoro Station * Opening hours 9:00-17:00 Admission fee is a Kaikoen common ticket. 500 yen * Memorial hall in Kaikoen The memorial hall displays works, materials, and personal belongings mainly from the Komoro period. Opened on April 19, 1955 Fujimura's ink, personal belongings, and related materials were collected and stored in Komoro Town. November 1955 Completed in Kaikoen Garden Since its opening, it has been operated as the Komoro City Fujison Memorial Museum. * The building was designed by Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. * There were many things I saw for the first time, including handwritten manuscripts, Komoro's sketches, and Chikuma River Travelogue. The atmosphere of the nostalgic garden and the calm one-story building were also wonderful. (Original) 🏣長野県小諸市丁315 🅿️🚗…有ります 🚃…小諸駅より徒歩5分程 ※ 開館時間 9時～17時 入館料は懐古園共通券で 500円 ※ 懐古園内に有る記念館 記念館は小諸時代を中心として作品.資料.遺品等が展示されています。 昭和33年4月19日開館 小諸町で藤村の遺墨.遺品、関係資料を収集保管。 昭和32年11月 懐古園内に竣工 開館以来小諸市立藤村記念館として運営されているそうです。 ※ 建物は日本建築家の谷口吉郎氏の設計によるものだそうです。 ※ 直筆の原稿や小諸のスケッチ、千曲川旅情🎶初めて目にする物が多数有りました。 懐古園の雰囲気と平屋の落ち着いた建物も素敵でした。

(Translated by Google) Toson Shimazaki was born in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture. There is also a Fujison Memorial Museum in Komoro, Nagano. There are exhibits of Fujimura's early life and manuscripts, allowing you to indulge in his thoughts at the time. You can feel Fujimura's misfortune as he lost his daughter to an illness😭 There is a monument to Fujimura's poems around the Fujison Memorial Hall. You can immerse yourself in Fujimura's world while strolling through Kaikoen Garden👌 (Original) 岐阜県中津川で生誕の島崎藤村。長野の小諸にも藤村記念館がある。藤村の生い立ち、原稿などの展示があり当時の想いにふける。 娘さんを病気で亡くしたり、藤村の不遇を感じることができる😭 藤村記念館の周りには藤村の歌碑がある。懐古園をそぞろ歩きしながら藤村の世界に浸るのもよし👌

(Translated by Google) Fujimura's ink, belongings, and related materials were stored and exhibited. He was born in Magome, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. Also, he had a complicated family environment, including the death of his wife and three daughters, and a mistress relationship with his niece. (Original) 藤村の遺墨や遺品、関係資料が保管展示されていました。 現在の岐阜県中津川市馬籠の生まれだったんですね〜。 また、奥さんや3人の娘が亡くなったり姪と愛人関係になったりとか、複雑な家庭環境だったんですね😔

(Translated by Google) When I visited Kaikoen, I learned for the first time that Toson Shimazaki was from Komoro. I'm ashamed of my lack of study. ．． ．． You can enter Kaikoen by purchasing a common admission ticket (500 yen). The facility is not very large and it will take you about 20 minutes to explore it at your leisure. ．． ．． There aren't many exhibits, so Fujimura fans may not be satisfied with the content. If we hadn't been able to enter with a common ticket, we probably wouldn't have bothered to stop by. (Original) 懐古園を訪れて島崎藤村が小諸出身だということを初めて知りました。 勉強不足でお恥ずかしい限り．．． 懐古園の共通入園券（500円）を購入すれば入館することができます。 施設はそれほど広くなくゆっくり見ても20分はかからないかと．．． 展示品は決して多いとは言えず藤村ファンの方にとっては物足りない内容かもしれません。 共通券で入館できなければ私たちもわざわざ立ち寄らなかったと思われます。

(Translated by Google) This is a bronze statue of Shimazaki Toson in Kaikoen. It is located in front of the Komoro City Fujison Memorial Hall. Komoro City Fujison Memorial Hall was a small building. The memorials of Fujimura's life in Komoro for seven years were on display, from the Chikuma River travel song that began on the banks of Komoro's ancient castle to the manuscript of destruction. Fujimura came to Komoro Gijuku as a teacher and stayed in Komoro in January 2016, where he had three children. (Original) 懐古園の中にある島崎藤村の銅像です。 小諸市立藤村記念館の前にある。 小諸市立藤村記念館は小さい建物でした。 小諸なる古城のほとりで始まる千曲川旅情のうたから破壊の原稿など7年間の藤村小諸生活の記念が展示されていた。 藤村は小諸義塾の教師として来て6年1月小諸に滞在して子供も3人儲けた。

(Translated by Google) This is a memorial museum that preserves the materials of Toson Shimazaki, the novelist who wrote Breaking Commandments. From the many documents left behind, we can imagine Mr. Fujimura's warm personality. I was able to learn about the unexpected connections between Fujimura-san and other great people, and I had a meaningful time there. (Original) 破戒を書いた小説家、島崎藤村さんの資料を保存した記念館です。残された資料の数々からは、藤村さんの温かい人柄が想像できました。藤村さんと他の偉人たちの意外な繋がりを知ることもでき、有意義な時間が過ごせました。

(Translated by Google) I went there after reading "Hakai". There were various documents and materials on display, which was very educational. (Original) 「破戒」を読んだ後に行きました。色々な資料などが展示されていて、勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) I knew the name of artist Keizo Koyama and his work ``Beni Sengen,'' but this was the first time I had seen a work other than ``Beni Sengen,'' and I was overwhelmed by its power. It has been the artist's dream since he was young to donate his works and a museum to his hometown. The artist was born in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. I envy the citizens of Komoro ☺️ I don't have any photos because you can't take pictures inside the building. Please come and see the work 🤗 That's right, I definitely want to see the Beni Sengen mural at New Takanawa Prince Hotel❗❗ (Original) 小山敬三画伯のお名前と「紅浅間」作品は知っていましたが、「紅浅間」以外の作品を観たのは初めてで、その迫力に圧倒されましたね〜。 画伯は故郷に自分の作品と美術館を寄付することが若い頃からの夢だったそうです。 画伯の生まれは、長野県小諸市です。小諸市民の方が羨ましです☺️ 館内の撮影は出来ないので写真はありません。是非、足を運んで作品を観てくださいね🤗 そうそう、新高輪プリンスホテルの紅浅間の壁画を是非観たいものです❗❗

(Translated by Google) It is located inside the Kaikoen Garden. I had never heard of the painter Keizo Koyama until I came here, but as soon as I saw the painting at the museum, I thought, ``This is Impressionism.'' However, I felt that the artist's works were not mere imitations of French Impressionism, but, as the pamphlet states, they were ``paintings of Japanese landscapes in a bold style with a high level of spirituality.'' Even so, I was a bit surprised to find that the floor of the exhibition room was not flat, but slanted. Is this due to terrain constraints? No, I think I did it on purpose. In addition to the museum, we also saw a relocated atelier. What caught my eye was the bar counter. Judging from its size, it seems like it's for one person, but I've started making a bar counter for one person! Did the painter drink alcohol here with his wife as the bartender (sometimes the other way around?)? That's very cool! (Original) 懐古園の中にあります。私はここに来るまで小山敬三という画家のことは全く知りませんでしたが、美術館で絵を見た瞬間に「これは印象派だ」と感じました。しかし画家の描く作品は単なるフランスの印象派の模倣ではなく、パンフレットにあるように「日本の風景を精神性の高い骨太な作風で描」いたものだと感じました。 それにしても展示室の床は平らではなく傾いていたのにはちょっと驚きました。これは地形の制約によるものでしょうか？いや、私はわざとそうしたのだと思います。 美術館だけでなく、移築されたアトリエも見ました。その中で私の目を惹いたのはバーカウンターです。大きさからして一人用だと思われますが、一人用のバーカウンターなど始めてみました！画家はここで奥様をバーテンダーに（時には逆に？）お酒を飲んでいたのでしょうか？とても Cool ですね！

(Translated by Google) 🏣221-3 Cho, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture 🅿️🚗…Yes. 🚃…About 5 minutes walk from Komoro Station * Opening hours 8:30-17:00 Admission fee is a Kaikoen common ticket (500 yen) 200 yen to 100 yen only at the museum * Art museum by artist Keizo Koyama from Komoro Construction of a museum and donation of works to Komoro City You can see his masterpiece "Mt. Asama" portraits, oil paintings, watercolors, and wonderful drawings all at once. The building was apparently designed by architect Togo Murano. I saw a nice building in the back of Kaikoen (the route to the museum was also a nice walking path) (Original) 🏣長野県小諸市丁221-3 🅿️🚗…有ります 🚃…小諸駅よりの徒歩5分程 ※ 開館時間 8時30分～17時 入館料は懐古園共通券で（500円） 美術館のみで200円～100円 ※ 小諸出身の小山敬三画伯の美術館 美術館の建設と作品を共に小諸市に寄贈 代表作の「浅間山」肖像画、油絵、水彩、デッサン画素晴らしい作品が一度に拝見出来ます。 建物は建築家村野藤吾氏の設計によるものだそうです。 懐古園の奥まった所に素敵な建物が見られました（美術館に行く道筋も素敵な散策道でした）

(Translated by Google) Apparently, behind the museum is an atelier relocated from Chigasaki, but this is not the entire original building, and there is no plumbing. I wondered how big and expensive the mansion must have been. You can see the carefully selected furniture and medals (even the boxes!), and the photo of the wife is so beautiful even in her old age, that French beauty is amazing! It became. The museum happened to have a sketch exhibition on that day, and I was fascinated by the sketches of people who were good at drawing. Personally, I was surprised that Mr. Keizo Koyama's cousin's grandson is His Excellency Demon... (Wikipedia information). (Original) 美術館の裏にあるのは茅ヶ崎から移設されたアトリエだそうですが、これが元の建物の全てではないそうで、水回りがありません。どんなに大きくお金がかかったお屋敷だったのだろうと思いました。こだわりの調度品や勲章（箱も！）なども見れますが、奥様のお写真がお年を召しても美人すぎてフランス美人はスゴイ！となりました。 美術館の方は当日たまたまスケッチ展をしていて、絵のうまい人のスケッチはすごいと見入りました。 小山敬三氏は、従兄弟の孫がデーモン閣下というのが個人的にはびっくりポイントでした…（Wikipedia情報）。

(Translated by Google) A small museum 🖼️ Beni-Asama is famous, but there are other things worth seeing too 🖼️ (Original) こじんまりとした美術館🖼️ 紅浅間が有名ですが、それ以外も見応えあります🖼️

(Translated by Google) Although the painting I was looking for was not there, I got the impression that there was a good selection of works, although they were small. The leaves were starting to turn autumn and it was beautiful. Surrounded by a rock garden, his atelier was relocated from Chigasaki. Is the view of the Chikuma River from the back of the building the embodiment of "Nodoka"? It's a bit of a nostalgic garden, but recommended for those who like it (Original) お目当ての絵画はありませんでしたが、小ぶりでありますが作品は充実していた印象。紅葉も始まっていて綺麗でした。周りは岩石園、茅ケ崎から移築された彼のアトリエ。建物裏手から千曲川を望む景色は「のどか」の具現化かな？そこそこ懐古園の奥なのですが好きな方にはオススメ

(Translated by Google) To be honest, I thought I wouldn't spend too much time in this small museum, but there were many exhibits and many intriguing paintings, so I spent quite a bit of time there. I like the Barbizon School of Western painting, and in Japan I like Higashiyama Kaii, so I also came to like Koyama Keizo's paintings. I was also happy to have found a place that I liked, so I was very satisfied. (Original) 正直小さい美術館であまり時間もかからないだろうと思っていたが、展示品も多く興味をそそられる絵ばかりで結構時間をかけた。 洋画はバルビゾン派が好きだし、国内では東山魁夷が好きなので小山敬三の画も好きになりました。 自分好みの場所を見つけられた喜びもあって大満足でした。

Originally used for brewing miso and soy sauce, the building is now set to become a community centre for the local area. There is no dedicated car park.

(Translated by Google) This is a place I happened to stop by while walking around Komoro, which I happened to visit. It feels pretty good. (Original) たまたま訪問した小諸で散策していて偶然立ち寄った場所。　なかなかいい感じです。

(Translated by Google) I discovered this while walking around the streets of Komoro. I decided to take a little detour since I was able to take a look inside for free. Komoro retains a strong sense of its former post town, with a mix of old and new facilities. This facility is filled with the history of Komoro from the Edo period to the present day. Even though it's not the place I spent time in, it's a place that somehow makes me feel nostalgic. In addition, Komoro retains a strong Showa era color, and you can enjoy scenery that seems to have been cut out from the rest of the world. (Original) 小諸の街並みを散歩していて発見。 無料で中が見学できるというのでちょっと寄り道。 小諸にはかつての宿場町の色が強く残っていて、新旧の施設が混在している。 こちらの施設、江戸から現代にかけての小諸の歴史が詰まっていた。 自分が過ごした場所ではないのになぜか無性に懐かしさを憶える場所です。 又、小諸は昭和の色も濃く残っていて、世界から切り取られたような風景も楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) As I was walking around from Kaikoen to Otemon Gate, I saw a flag saying ``Doll Tour'' and was drawn to it. The event will run from Saturday, February 22nd to Sunday, March 8th. If you are planning to visit Komoro in the near future, why not give it a visit? (Original) 懐古園から大手門を回っていたら「お人形さん巡り」というのぼり旗を見つけそれにつられて訪れました。イベントは2月22日(土)〜3月8日(日)までとの事です。近日中に小諸へ立ち寄り予定の方はぜひ訪れてみたらいかがでしょうか？

(Translated by Google) Old-fashioned buildings remain. There was an exhibition about the history of Komoro as a post town on the Hokkoku Kaido, which was very educational. From the Miharashi garden, you can clearly see the mountains to the north, including Mt. Asama. (Original) 昔ながらの建物が残っています。北国街道の宿場町としての小諸の歴史について展示がなされており、非常に勉強になりました。 みはらし庭からは浅間山をはじめとする北の山々がよく見えます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while visiting dolls. It's amazing how well preserved the Kyoho Hina dolls are. The old buildings made me feel nostalgic. (Original) お人形さん巡りで寄らせて頂きました。 享保のお雛様などちゃんと保存されていてスゴいです。 昔の建物が懐かしさを感じました。

(Translated by Google) I came here to visit Komoro's dolls. The building was originally a miso and soy sauce brewery, and is now used as a local community facility for various events. There is no dedicated parking lot, so it seems that you can use the parking lot of a nearby park or the bank parking lot for free only on Saturdays and Sundays. (Original) 小諸のお人形さんめぐりで来てみました。 元々は味噌と醤油の醸造元だった建物だそうで、現在は地域のコミュニティ施設として様々なイベント等に活用されている様でした。 専用の駐車場は無く近くの公園の駐車場や土日のみ銀行の駐車場が無料で使えるようです。

(Translated by Google) A castle that protects the north of Ina Valley Ryūgasaki Castle ruins Mountain castle (865m/125m) Remains: earthworks, enclosures, moats Lord: Ogasawara clan History: The date of construction is uncertain. The first historical document to mention it is "Kamiinamiyasho Ryugasaki Castle" in the entry for 1464 (Kanshō 5) in the "Moriya Mitsumi Shoryū". In 1545 (Tenbun 14), when Takeda Shingen of Kai attacked the Fujisawa clan at Fukuyo Castle, Ogasawara Nagatoki of Fukashi was stationed at Ryugasaki Castle as a reinforcement for Fukuyo Castle, so the Takeda forces stationed at Aragamiyama found themselves with the enemy at their rear. However, Ryugasaki Castle was captured by Takeda general Itagaki Nobukata, and Ogasawara Nagatoki retreated to Fukashi, which resulted in Fukuyo Castle being opened to the public. Description: Ryugasaki Castle is built on a long, narrow mountain stretching southeast. The main bailey is surrounded by earthworks and opens to the east, with a small bailey to the south, separated by a moat. A large moat is behind it to the northwest, and a series of small moats are also built behind it, with a vertical moat on the side. A continuous vertical moat is also built on the southwest side of the main bailey to prevent lateral movement. If you go further up the mountain to the northwest from the main bailey, you will reach a small bailey through several shallow moats. There is a moat to the north of this bailey, and the castle area ends here. Ryūgasaki Castle (865m/125m) Remains: earthworks, baileys, moat Lord: Ogasawara clan History: The date of construction is uncertain. The first historical document to mention "Kamiinamiyasho Ryugasaki Castle" is the entry for 1464 in the "Moriya Mitsumi Shoryū". In 1545, when Takeda Shingen of Kai attacked the Fujisawa clan at Fukuyo Castle, Ogasawara Nagatoki of Fukashi was stationed at Ryugasaki Castle as a reinforcement for Fukuyo Castle, so the Takeda forces stationed at Aragamiyama found themselves with the enemy at their rear. However, Ryugasaki Castle was captured by the Takeda general Itagaki Nobukata, and Ogasawara Nagatoki retreated to Fukashi, which led to Fukuyo Castle being opened up. Explanation: Ryugasaki Castle is built on a long, narrow mountain stretching southeast. The main bailey is surrounded by earthworks and opens to the east, with a small bailey to the south, separated by a moat. There is a large moat behind the bailey to the northwest, and smaller moats are connected behind it, with vertical moats on the sides. There is also a continuous vertical moat on the southwest side of the main bailey, preventing lateral movement. If you continue climbing up the mountain northwest from the main castle, you will reach a small bailey after passing through several shallow moats. There is another moat on the north side of this bailey, and the castle grounds end here. Directions: The trailhead is south of Ikegami-dera Temple on the southeastern foot of the mountain, west of the Koyokogawa entrance intersection on National Route 153 (map). Parking is available in available spaces on the road nearby. (Original) 伊那谷の北を固める城 龍ヶ崎城跡 山城(865m/125m) 遺構：土塁,郭,堀 城主：小笠原氏 歴史：築城年代は定かではない。『守矢満実書留』に寛正5年(1464年)の条に「上伊那宮所龍ヶ崎之城」と出てくるのが史料の初見である。天文14年(1545年)甲斐の武田信玄が福与城の藤沢氏を攻めた時、深志の小笠原長時が福与城の後詰として龍ヶ崎城に布陣したため、荒神山に布陣した武田軍は背後に敵を背負うこととなった。しかし、武田の武将板垣信方によって龍ヶ崎城は攻め落とされ、小笠原長時は深志へ退き、これによって福与城も開城となった。 説明：龍ヶ崎城は南東へ細長く伸びた山に築かれている。主郭は土塁囲みで東に開口し、堀切を挟んで南下に小さな曲輪を配している。北西背後は大堀切で、その奥にも小さな堀切を連続させ、側面に竪堀を落としている。主郭の南西側面にも連続竪堀があり側面移動を防いでいる。主郭からさらに北西の山上に登って行くと、幾つかの浅い堀切を経て小さな曲輪へと到達する。この曲輪の北側に堀切があり、ここまでが城域となっている。 龍ヶ崎城(865m/125m) 遺構：土塁,郭,堀 城主：小笠原氏 歴史：築城年代は定かではない。『守矢満実書留』に寛正5年(1464年)の条に「上伊那宮所龍ヶ崎之城」と出てくるのが史料の初見である。 天文14年(1545年)甲斐の武田信玄が福与城の藤沢氏を攻めた時、深志の小笠原長時が福与城の後詰として龍ヶ崎城に布陣したため、荒神山に布陣した武田軍は背後に敵を背負うこととなった。しかし、武田の武将板垣信方によって龍ヶ崎城は攻め落とされ、小笠原長時は深志へ退き、これによって福与城も開城となった。 説明：龍ヶ崎城は南東へ細長く伸びた山に築かれている。 主郭は土塁囲みで東に開口し、堀切を挟んで南下に小さな曲輪を配している。北西背後は大堀切で、その奥にも小さな堀切を連続させ、側面に竪堀を落としている。主郭の南西側面にも連続竪堀があり側面移動を防いでいる。 主郭からさらに北西の山上に登って行くと、幾つかの浅い堀切を経て小さな曲輪へと到達する。この曲輪の北側に堀切があり、ここまでが城域となっている。 案内：南東麓にある池上寺の南、国道153号線の小横川入口交差点を西へ入った所に登山道入口がある(地図)。近くの路上の空きスペースに駐車可能。

(Translated by Google) This is a local mountain that you can easily climb. You can climb it in less than an hour. (Original) 気軽に登れる地元の山です。1時間もかからず登れます。

(Translated by Google) The relative height is 125 meters. The hiking trail was well maintained and easy to climb. The views were amazing! You could see the whole of Tatsuno town. The main castle is surrounded by earthen ramparts on all sides. The dry moat behind it was obscured by the bushes. The hiking trail takes about 15 minutes to climb. You could also see Mt. Oshiro! And Mt. Arajin! The Bato Kannon statues at the foot and halfway up the mountain were also very atmospheric and amazing. (Original) 比高125メートル。登山道は、とても整備されていて登りやすかった。 景色も最高！辰野町の全域が見えた。 本丸は、四方を土塁で囲まれていた。 背後の空堀はヤブで見えず。 登山道は、15分くらいで登れるよ。 大城山も見えた！荒神山も見えた！ 麓と中腹の馬頭観音も雰囲気があってすごかった。

(Translated by Google) Ryugasaki Castle was established in 1545 (Tenbun 14) when Takeda Shingen attacked Fujisawa Yorichika of Fukuyo Castle (Minowa Town). Yorichika's brother-in-law, Ogasawara Nagatoki, who was the Shugoshoku (military governor) of Shinano Province, was stationed there as a rear guard. The castle was captured by Itagaki Nobukata, forcing Nagatoki to retreat. Details of what happened afterwards are unknown, but it is thought to have played some role as it was located at a strategic transportation hub connecting Ina and Matsumoto Plain. According to legend, a local samurai named Nakanishi Tanba lived in Miyadokoro, and was attacked and destroyed during the Oda clan's conquest of Koshu. The castle site is now maintained as a park, and remains such as earthworks and moats can be seen. Ryugasaki Castle is a castle that Ogasawara Nagashi who was a trusted brother-in-law and a Shogunate guardian when he was attacking Fujisawa husband of Fukushiro castle (Minowa-machi) in 1545 (astronomical 14 years) is. At this time it was taken off by Itagaki Shinzaki and it was decided to retreat for a long time. Although the details after that are unknown, it seems that there was some role from the fact that it is located in a key hub of traffic connecting Ina and Matsumoto-daira. According to tradition, the village of Nakanishi Tamba lives in the Miya place, it seems that Mr. Oda was attacked and destroyed during the conquest of Koshu. Currently the castle railway is being maintained as a park, and you can check the ruins such as the soil base and Horikiri. (Original) 龍ヶ崎城は1545年（天文14年）に武田信玄が福与城（箕輪町）の藤沢頼親を攻めた際に、頼親の義兄で信濃守護職だった小笠原長時が後詰として布陣した城です。このときは板垣信方によって攻め落とされ、長時は退却することとなりました。その後の詳細は不明ですが、伊那と松本平を結ぶ交通の要衝に位置することから何らかの役割があったものと思われます。伝承によれば、中西丹波という郷士が宮所に居住しており、織田氏の甲州征伐の際に攻め滅ぼされたそうです。現在城址は公園として整備されており、土塁や堀切などの遺構を確認することができます。 Ryugasaki Castle is a castle that Ogasawara Nagashi who was a trusted brother-in-law and a Shogunate guardian when he was attacking Fujisawa husband of Fukushiro castle (Minowa-machi) in 1545 (astronomical 14 years) is. At this time it was taken off by Itagaki Shinzaki and it was decided to retreat for a long time. Although the details after that are unknown, it seems that there was some role from the fact that it is located in a key hub of traffic connecting Ina and Matsumoto-daira. According to tradition, the village of Nakanishi Tamba lives in the Miya place, it seems that Mr. Oda was attacked and destroyed during the conquest of Koshu. Currently the castle railway is being maintained as a park, and you can check the ruins such as the soil base and Horikiri.

(Translated by Google) Ina Ryugasaki Castle is a mountain castle with an easy-to-understand territory. Earthworks, trenches, outposts, residences, etc. The ruins of the main castle remain in good condition. (Original) 伊那龍ケ崎城は、解りやすい縄張の山城である。土塁、堀切、郭、居館、等。主郭遺跡は素敵に残っている。

(Translated by Google) I went to get a manhole card. The Gundam-designed manhole was located in front of the nearby Otemon Gate. Also, Gundam manhole medals were on sale for 1,500 yen. Previously, manhole medals were 900 yen, so the price has increased significantly. *On closer inspection, I noticed that the size had gotten slightly larger. Personally, I would have preferred the previous size if it was a little cheaper. (Original) マンホールカードをいただきに伺いました。 ガンダムのデザインマンホールは近くの大手門前に設置してありました。 またガンダムマンホールメダルが1,500円で販売していました、以前はマンホールメダルは900円だったのに、値上げ額が大きいです。 ※よく見たらサイズがやや大きくなっていました。個人的には前のサイズでもう少し安い方が良かったです。

(Translated by Google) It's immediately on the right after exiting the station. I rented a bicycle. Electrically assisted bicycle 500 yen for 1 hour, 1,000 yen for 2 hours. If you extend your stay beyond the specified time, it will be a bit more expensive. For more information, please ask on the homepage or at the information center. They also lent me bicycle helmets. Komoro has many ups and downs, so if you are not confident in your leg strength, we recommend an electric assist bicycle rather than a regular bicycle. (Original) 駅を出て直ぐ右側にあります。 レンタサイクルを借りました。 電動アシスト自転車1時間500円、2時間千円。 指定時間を超えて延長になるとちょい割高になります。詳しくはホームページか案内所で聞いて下さい。 自転車用ヘルメットも貸してもらえました。 小諸はアップダウンが多いので脚力に自信のない方には普通の自転車より電動アシスト自転車をお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) All the staff were very kind! I ended up buying all the Gundam Komoro collaboration goods right away. (Original) スタッフの人が皆さん親切でした！ガンダム小諸コラボグッズは即買いしてしまった。

(Translated by Google) If you are a traveler, please make use of it in conjunction with the wine bar next door 🍷 and have a good trip (*'-'*)♪ (Original) 旅行者の方は、隣のワインバー🍷と合わせて、上手に楽しく利用して、良い旅にしてくださいね(*'-'*)♪

(Translated by Google) August 12, 2025. Visit I went to get a manhole card. It was great because I could get manhole card-related goods and tourist information. (Original) 25.08.12. 방문 맨홀 카드를 얻으러 갔습니다. 맨홀카드 관련 굿즈나 관광정보를 얻을 수 있어서 좋습니다.

(Translated by Google) The 26th Manhole Cards have been distributed since Friday, July 25th, 2025. Today only, they will be lined up in front of the entrance to the Nostalgia Museum. From the following day, Saturday the 26th, they will be available at the Komoro Station Tourist Information Center. (Original) 第２６弾マンホールカードは、2025.7.25（金）より新しく配布されています。 本日だけは、懐古館入口前に並んでいます。 配布場所は、翌26日（土）より、小諸駅前観光案内所で配れることにになります。

(Translated by Google) I rented a bicycle. It was my first time in Komoro City, and I didn't know where to go, so they provided helpful guidance. (Original) レンタサイクルを利用しました。 小諸市は初めてで、何処を巡れば良いか分からない時にはこちらで親切な案内をしていただけます。

(Translated by Google) The former Hokkoku Kaido road diverges from the old Nakasendo road at Oiwake/Wakurei, enters Komoro City, passes through Yora-cho and Aramachi, and turns at a right angle in front of the gate of Kogaku-ji Temple. ``Bridges'' and ``slopes'', which are no problem in modern road construction, should be avoided as much as possible in the Edo period. Komoro has many steep slopes and deep valleys created by rivers, so it seems that this kind of road was appropriate due to the topography. "Jodo Sect, Tenkizan, Dentsuin, Kogakuji" ``Denzuin'' refers to ``Onokata, the mother of Tokugawa Ieyasu,'' who received the Buddhist name. It seems that it was promoted when the lord of Komoro Castle was the Matsudaira clan. Komoro Castle and its lord also have an interesting history, dating back to the Heian period. It is said that it began when ``Minamoto no Yoshinaka = Kiso Yoshinaka'' built a mansion on top of a terrace. As a key point in the eastern part of Shinano Kunisaki, it was the focus of the warlords of Takeda, Uesugi, Hojo, Tokugawa, and Sanada during the Sengoku period. Eventually, ``Toyotomi'' took over the country, and ``Tokugawa'', who had been chased by the Kanto region, expanded its influence into Komoro. After the Battle of Sekigahara, the victorious Sengoku Hidehisa under the Tokugawa Shogunate completed construction of the castle and became the first lord of the castle. After that, Komoro Castle, which continued to be owned by the Matsudaira clan and the Makino clan, was abandoned in the Meiji era. As it has received generous protection as the ``family temple of the Tokugawa family,'' it is natural that the ``trefoil hollyhock'' can be seen on the temple crest. As you walk around the grounds, you can see the Nenbutsu monument. In the Jodo sect, it is said that anyone who chants ``Namu Amida Butsu = Nembutsu'' can go to the Pure Land of Paradise. Is there a two-dimensional barcode next to the offering box in the main hall? Is it a measure against infectious diseases? Temples are progressing these days. ``Matsui Inari Daimyojin'' was also enshrined in the precincts. ``Mr. Matsui'' is named as a staff member of ``Mr. Matsudaira,'' so this may be a connection. (Many Matsui surnames and Makino surnames are found in Komoro City.) Photographing cemetery tombstones was prohibited. This is to ensure that personal information does not lead to slander. Please come by when you are walking around Komoro. (Original) 旧北国街道は追分・分去れで旧中山道と分岐した後小諸市に入り、与良町・荒町と街中を抜け『光岳寺』の門前で直角に折れ曲がります。 現代の道路造りでは何の問題も無い『橋』や『坂』も江戸時代ではなるべく避けたい筈です。 小諸は急坂と川の造る深い谷が多く、地形上この様な道が妥当だったのかと思われます。 『浄土宗・天機山・傳通院・光岳寺』 『伝通院』とは法名を授かった『徳川家康の母＝お大の方』の事。 小諸城主が松平氏の時に勧進された模様です。 小諸城・城主も実に遍歴が面白い城でその歴史は平安時代迄遡ります。 『源義仲＝木曽義仲』が段丘上に館を造ったのが始まりとされています。信濃国東の要として戦国時代『武田・上杉・北条・徳川・真田』と各国の将が目を着けています。 やがて『豊臣』が天下を取ると関東に追われた『徳川』が小諸に勢力を伸ばします。『関ケ原合戦』の後、勝利した徳川幕府配下の『仙石秀久氏』が築城を完成させ初代城主となります。 その後も『松平氏』『牧野氏』と続いた小諸城も明治になり廃城を迎えます。 『徳川家の菩提寺』として手厚い庇護を受けていますので、当然寺紋にも『三つ葉葵』が見られます。 境内を散策していると念仏碑が見られます。浄土宗では『南無阿弥陀仏=念仏』を唱えると誰でもが極楽浄土へ行けると云われています。 本堂賽銭箱脇に『二次元バーコード』？　感染症対策でしょうか。最近の寺院は進んでますね。 境内には『松井稲荷大明神』も祀られていました。『松井氏』は『松平氏』の参謀として名前が残されていますのでそのご縁かも知れません。（小諸市には『松井姓・牧野姓』が多く見られます） 墓地墓石の撮影は禁止とされていました。個人情報から誹謗中傷に繋がらない様にする為の配慮です。 小諸散策の折は是非どうぞ。

(Translated by Google) Tenkizan Dentsuin Kogakuji Temple is a Jodo sect temple located in Aramachi 1-chome, Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. Kogaku-ji Temple (Komoro City) Kogaku-ji Temple is said to have been founded with Matsudaira Inaba no kami Yasumoto, the son of Matsudaira Sado no kami Toshikatsu, who remarried Odai no Kata (the biological mother of Tokugawa Ieyasu). If you go in spring, you can see cherry blossoms. (Original) 天機山傳通院光岳寺は長野県小諸市荒町１丁目に境内を構えている浄土宗の寺院です。光岳寺（小諸市）光岳寺の創建は於大の方（徳川家康の生母）と再婚した松平佐渡守俊勝との子供である松平因幡守康元と共に開いたのが始まりとされます。 春に行かれると桜が見れます。

(Translated by Google) A temple at the northern end of Hokkoku Kaido. Apparently there were three fine trees, but all but one had been cut down. I imagine it was a fine tree. (Original) 北国街道の北端にあるお寺。立派な木が3本あったみたいですが、そのうち1本を残して伐採されてました。想像するに立派な木だったと思われます。

(Translated by Google) If you come from the old Hokkoku Kaido road, there is a gate at a bend in the road, and the traffic is heavy, so you have to be careful when crossing. The cherry blossoms were blooming beautifully. (Original) 旧北国街道から来ると丁度道路の曲がりくねった所に門があり交通量が激しいので気を付けて渡らないとです。 桜が綺麗に咲いていました。

(Translated by Google) If you look closely at the roof of the main hall, you can see three family crests: the Tokugawa, Matsudaira, and Makino families. (Original) 本堂の屋根の上の方をよく見ると、徳川、松平、牧野家の3種類の家紋が見える。

(Translated by Google) It was impressive, but not worth the effort to go there as a tourist. (Original) 立派でしたが、観光としてわざわざ行くほどではなかったです。

(Translated by Google) The Sanmon Gate is the Ashigara Gate that used to be located at Komoro Castle and was relocated in 1896. The tower gate is also from the Edo period. It is a temple that is loved by local people, with elementary school students walking through it in the morning on their way to school. There are several huge trees within the temple grounds, creating a beautiful scenery even though it is a temple in the middle of the city. On New Year's Eve, people from the neighborhood come to visit the shrine every year. (Original) 山門は、小諸城にあった足柄門で明治5年に移築されたもの。楼門も江戸時代のものだということだ。 朝は小学生が通学で中を通るような地域の人々に親しまれた寺。境内には巨木が何本かあり、街中の寺院でありながら景色を作っている。大晦日には近隣の人々が二年参りに訪れる。

(Translated by Google) We are currently temporarily closed, but we are currently undergoing renovations. (Original) 現在臨時休業中とありますが、改修中です。

(Translated by Google) This is the main building of Hokkoku Kaido Komoro-juku. It is a two-story gabled building built from the end of the 18th century to the 19th century. The Ueda family residence, which also served as a wholesale store, had a tiled roof and a two-story building, which was unusual at the time. When I visited in November 2018, it was undergoing restoration work due to its age. (Original) 北国街道小諸宿の本陣です 18世紀末～19世紀頃建てられた切り妻造りの２階建の建物になっています。 問屋場兼ねた上田家住宅で桟瓦葺や総二階建ての建物は当時として珍しいものになります。 平成30年(2018)11月訪れた時には老朽化のため修復工事を行っていました。

(Translated by Google) By chance it was closed (Original) たまたま、閉まっていた

(Translated by Google) The building has been moved a little to the west, and the atmosphere has changed. (Original) 西へ少し曳家工事がされました。雰囲気が変わりました。