Very cute little street lined with small flowery canals. The design of the street is very uncommon and unlikely in Japan: the street is large, and there are no electric wires to be seen around. People living in the neighborhood are very careful about the environment and it shows.

Traditions Quite village. I went with the last bus from train station (15.45 ) so need to walked 2 km to another village for bus back to JR station Take taxi 5000 yen from station to village

A parking center of Takuminosato area. Well equipped with a shop and with a nice and clean toilet inside the shop. We visit here to go to Strawberry farm which offers 30 mins all you can eat fresh from tree Strawberry picking.

Nice place to stop over for some quick bites and souvenirs.

There are a lot of things to look at and if you want to be an artisan it is a good place to visit...

a large selection of varieties of apples, plucking from the tree. many apples for every taste

larger roadside station with an artsy side to it.

Great experience. On a clear day you can see many distant mountains. Wish I had come better prepared for a little hike but there was so much snow.

Hidden gem in Japan. Very nice and beautiful for a one day trip. Can go by using the Tokyo wide pass.

I came here on 10/21/23 to take photo of mountain Koyo. Because is not clear blue sky day I was lucky to see rainbow. The experience of sitting at cable car alone with colourful autumn leaves around was absolutely amazing !! Then rainbow did a magic touch to the whole landscape !! You can buy set ticket to go up to the top cost 3500yen including cable car and a lift . I was advice not to take lift since it is raining . At the 1319m top I saw many hikers , they told me 4 hours to hike to the top. My ticket cost 2000yen round trip . I should come back in summer to do the hike . If you like colourful autumn leaves 🍁 it is highly recommended. Only 2 hours from tokyo station, easy to do a day trip .

so many snow and freezing cold. but beautiful view

Essentially the ropeway bought and operated by Hoshino Resorts. Everything was fine but there’s no “wow effect” that we’re accustomed to with Hoshino group experiences, basically just a mountain ropeway with a few not so well maintained trails at the summit. Great to escape the tokyo heat though !

The toilet is Clean! The ropeway is huge and comfortable although a little bit hot in summer 👍

I came here in the early 2000s. The differences were the uniforms, politeness, and prices.

Fantastic place to visit in the winter. Weather you love ski or just to observe snow covered mountains, this is a perfect place

Formerly known as Tanigawadake Tenjindaira, the ski resort was renamed and rebranded as Mt.T after Hoshino Resorts took over the place. The lift price is one of the highest on mainland Japan, about 9000 JPY for one day for the winter season 24/25. It was less than 5000 JPY in the past. Ski Resort Layout: The ski resort is served by a main gondola from the base to the top and a couple of chairlifts to the upper slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. There is one very long run down to the base that ends at the road leading up to the gondola. Much of the appeal of Mt. T is its side country within the resort and backcountry to the top. Snow: The resort is known for its heavy amount of snowfall it receives and stashes of powder snow could be found in both sidecountry and backcountry terrain. On days with heavy snowfall, expect the chairlifts or even the gondola to be closed due to avalanche risks. Faciltiies: There isn't much facilities around for a Hoshino resort or in comparison to other resorts in the area. There is a day lodge area with an eatery and a base area with a shop and rest area with rental services. That's about it. The resort does try to carry out seasonal campaigns such as snow play or have special gondola cars with dining in it. The resort is popular among people looking for backcountry terrain as well as hikers even in winter. The Hoshino branding also draws more tourists to the resort. However, it is still relatively uncrowded, partly because of the lift prices, compared to Gala Yuzawa or Kandatsu on a holiday or weekend. The resort can be fun place to visit after a fresh snow day with good weather and the view of Tanigawadake is quite impressive. It is also a different creature from the other ski resorts in the area which makes it a nice change of environment.

This mountain is great for a hike and easily accessible via a large gondola. The hiking path is well-marked and maintained, attracting plenty of hikers. However, the trail is quite challenging, often requiring near-climbing efforts. Near the gondola, there's a pleasant area with a very slow lift. Both the gondola and lift operate at a very slow speed, which might be a safety concern.

It’s easy riding the Ropeway and the Lift to get to the top of Tenjin Daira, even after the snow melt in April and probably summer and the fall, until the Snow Ground restart in winter again!!

Visited in the middle of September, 2018. It was cold up there! Even raining slightly although the weather forecast said sunny all day. Cost around US$20 two ways, so not so cheap. Parking costs $5 but in the secure building where you buy tickets and find shops, cafes, restaurants and rest rooms. Be prepared for the inclement weather if you stay outside for 10 mins. For hikers and climbers, there are coin lockers, toilets, restaurants, even rooms for change clothing near the rope way station up there. Note that under severe conditions even in May or September, sometimes fatal accident happens every single year here. Listen local guides carefully and read blogs/guidelines by experienced Japanese climber or so.

On one hand, it is beautiful nature, But on the other, it is a hard and unsafe climb in which you can easily slip off the path with no sagety bars as protection. When it is rainy and windy, that is even more dangerous

Good views from the top of the Rodeway. Cold in winter!

Lovely place with a ton of made-by-glass things along the streets. Recommend to visit the glass museum and a day tour/work shop to make glass by yourself. Eventhough, the price of products is quite expensive, it worths for buying some small souvenirs

Definitely worth a stop if you are in Minakami. The man at the information counter was very friendly. I purchased a glass wind chime as a souvenir, and the salesclerk boxed it up all nice.

Amazing place where you can experience glass blowing and decorating glass housewares. I made a tumbler in only 20 ish minutes. A great afternoon activity with adults or kids, the museum and shop are also great, a must visit if you are in the area

Lovely place Beautiful nature Eyecathing architecture...👌

A very nice glasses factory with a nice souvenir shop and restaurant. Far from the high speed rail station. But it has free shuttle bus service.

Had the most wonderful fun here. Truly enjoyed learn and making my own blown glass item. A true experience I'll never forget.

The glass museum was good. Kids love the cute glassware on display. You can make glass cups as well.

Interesting train station with 462 steps! You can take a slow climbing of stairs and explore this unique station.

I took the train from Doai Station, famous for its deep underground platform and long staircases. Walking through the dimly lit tunnels and countless steps was quite an adventure. The station also has a special beer aging project, making it a unique spot for both train enthusiasts and travelers.

The deepest station in Japan, with 462 steps to reach the surface, and about 100m with about 30 steps to reach the entrance. All the steps are numbered with every 10 steps, the top is 462, you can see it on the left side. It takes about 10 minutes to climb up all these steps, so give a plenty of time or you’ll miss the train. There is no officer in this station. Moreover, the underground way is from Minakami station (Gunma) to Nagaoka station (Niigata). The way back from Nagaoka to Minakami is the platform on surface. Please beware of that or else you’ll miss the train and have to wait a long time for the next train, sometimes it’ll be nearly 3 hours between 2 trains. Please look the instructions carefully! There is no elevator or escalator in this station. Climbing up with heavy luggage is quite a pain. There are few wooden chairs in the middle for you to have a rest. There is a bus stop in front of the station.

I went there in August of 2023. I took a bus to Echigo Yuzawa and rode the local Jōetsu train south from there. The southbound platform is up on the surface and looks like your typical train station out in the boonies of Japan, but a journey of 486 steps into the depths of the mountain takes you down to the northbound platform. No matter how roasting hot it is up top, it’s chilly down there, and how glad I was that I brought a long-sleever and long sweatpants with me in my backpack. My feet were actually getting cold as well. Let me also warn you that the restroom down there is now closed. When nature called, I had to march back up all 486 up to the station building. (That restroom is open, thankfully.) There was still the waiting room downstairs, but all the “I was here” messages had been removed. There seem to be serious water issues in that room as well, since the ceiling was dripping wet. Speaking of which, while waiting on the platform, the conductor overhead was dripping water on me. The trains also don’t come very frequently. When the train finally came into view, however, it appeared as two tiny points of light far off in the distance. It looked almost eerie, though I knew it was a pair of headlamps. Were I to go back, I think I’d take the Shinkansen up to Echigo Yuzawa, as it’s not that much more expensive than the bus, and you don’t have to arrange weeks in advance.

I kind of missed the sign at the top of the stairs (not too fluent in Kanji yet) so I thought I had to get down again to get back to Minakami but the way back was the track on the surface. Missed the train and would be happy about a small translation at the sign at the top of the stairs before going down! Otherwise cool stop while it's hot outside and the cafe in the conductors office was nice

This old and spooky train station (on the Jōetsu JR train line) is fun and well deserved a visit. The platform for northbound (to Echigo-Yuzawa/Nagaoka) is 70m/230ft deep, ten mins to walk the 486 steps to the ticket gate. Hence carrying up luggages is not an easy task let alone the eerie.

By far the most unique railway station I’ve visited anywhere in the world. I arrived from Minakami so had to slog up the 486 steps to reach the surface. The cafe in the former ticket office is rather pricey but great for grabbing a bite while waiting for the train (services are pretty infrequent).

Luckily there was a snowfall & snow quality is good at the top. Good for the snowboarding. Comparatively cheaper than nearby ski resorts. Snow tires or chain is recommended.

It's a simple and relatively affordable ski resort. There is something for everyone here. One word of caution, if you are somewhere in between beginner and intermediate level of skiing. Course no. 10 that starts from the very top has an expert level slope at start. So ride the no. 9 lift only if you are confident enough about your technique. If you are sure, then it's a nice place up top, as views from up top are mesmerizing, and so are the slopes.

Excellent place of all type skiers and skaters. Restaurant had many options. Many ski courses with different steep angles ate there. 8.00 to 4.00 pm. Time just flies

A place to snow gazing, ski and snowboarding that is affordable to catch if you live near or in Tokyo. It has several choices of tracks ranging from beginner to advance. They also provide rental gear and a food court with many food and beverages, and some souvenirs too.

Powder is great here when it snows, even with just 10cm. The lifts are kind of slow but they are long. Tickets are relatively cheap for the minakami area. Getting to the resort takes around 40 min from the highway on winding roads, but the facilities are good so there’s no need to move around.

Went here last April 2, totally had fun. Prices are very reasonable, it'll be even cheaper if you go in a group of 10. Staff is very helpful and friendly (one literally ran around looking for the English ski instructor for us, even if we already missed the 1pm class), and cafeteria food is good and reasonably priced. There's a restaurant supposedly, but it was closed so we didn't get to see it. It's a ski park so don't expect lodgings. Also, it's very bare bones, yet very comfy. Shuttle is available up to the nearest bus stop only, and nothing directly to Jomukogen or Minakami Station.

Easy rental process and great powder snow. Awesome place to learn. Has some harder runs we did not try but look great.

Really good food. In a small town that doesn't stay open late so make sure you get there early enough to order and eat. Top picture is Tempura Udon noodles and the bottom is Beef curry set.

Fantastic udon and catsu 😋😍 very popular restaurant , very friendly service and great coffee ☕ 😁 would recommend a lunch break here 😀 lots of parking , some mountain views 😉😁

Creative twist on some Classical Japanese dishes was nice, no English and menus not easy to understand but one staff spoke a little English to help us order and plenty of parking

Great family restaurant, good selection of food and great quality. Thank you Keigo-san for the great service!

GS-2033 Yukoi Travel 146 With friend

Great staff, good range of options apart from the core specialities of tonkatsu and soba. Has decent WiFi and always good music.

We got here because it was the only one open in the area but were surprised by the coziness of the restaurant and the delicious good. Would definitely recommend to visit.

Relatively small local ski resort in Minakami. It’s very humble overall, but they have pretty much everything you’d need from a ski resort. The courses are pretty straightforward and relatively towards experts level. There is not much variety there, compared to other well known places. While the courses are small, they have pretty big food courts and cafes. There are also souvenir/gear shops. Rentals and schools are available. There is a shuttle bus from Minakami station.

A very nice ski resort located in 2 hours derive from Tokyo. Pretty cool courses including for both beginners and pro ski and snowboard lovers! Not so far from the toll road and easy access. Several car parking lots located at a walk distance and isolated as well. All isolated parking lots providing a free shuttle bus. Better to go there as early as possible to avoid shuttle bus in order to have an easy and quick access from the closes parking. Very comfortable facility includes wide eating area and several restaurants inside and outside the building. Rental shops could allow you to get and ride at the same day all you need including wears and ski or boards. For those with kids, there is kids school facility with a very kids friendly instructors. Will allow you to get your kids attended to school and enjoy your free time for adult riding. Nice weather, good mood and friendly staff are always there! Recommended very much!

It’s basically a ski resort but we visited during spring. so my review is based on spring time view and facilities of this place. View is absolutely stunning during daffodil festival and facilities are ok. The only thing that bothers me is the long queue in ground floor restaurant, may be for golden week’s rush but they can manage it easily if they had enough stuffs. only two elderly person tried their best.

It’s a great ski resort which is 2hr drive from Tokyo. They also have shuttle bus service from Minakami station. Advance course is nice 👍🏼 Resort rental options costs are 4500¥ for ski/snowboard, 4500¥ lifts on weekends.

We love the snowpark soo much! It has tubing, snow cycle, sledge for kids and adult. The price is 2000yen for a person for all activities. You can rent shoes too for 1000yen. The park worker also provide a treasure hunt activity so it was so much fun for the kids. We never find any other prk as interesting as this for our kids. The staff are friendly too. We love it soo much will definitwly come again! They open at 9 and close at 16:00

A great trip!!! I rented a snowboard for 3800 yen / 5 hours. It will snow in the morning, and in the afternoon it will be warm. I read the comments here and followed the instructions. Thank you for sharing!

Quite small but modern ski area with four tracks and a snow park. Works till midnight, buy Nighter skipass from 17 to 24 hours and enjoy riding at night. Two restaurants with moderate selection of food. Equipment is well maintained.

Nice place with great history well preserved

Very long history about Japanese hero was happened here.

(Translated by Google) [August 31, 2025 ☀️] I walked from Gokan Station. I started from Tsukiyono Bridge. The slope...or rather, the grass is incredible! People who don't like it might have an adverse reaction! You have to be wild to get through! You have to push your way through overgrown weeds... But the view from the bridge is amazing! Mother nature!! ️ The information center is cool. There are restrooms. There's a video playing. Watching it really helps me understand the situation in this area: Nagurumi Castle, Numata Castle, the Hojo clan, the Takeda clan, the Uesugi clan, and the Sanada clan. ✨ I learned a lot about the Nagurumi Incident. There are plenty of stamps. There's an explanation of the letter sent by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Sanada Masayuki. The staff are friendly! This facility is easy to understand! It's more educational than a mediocre historical museum! Another fond memory By a traveler from Saitama✨ (Original) 【2025年8月31日☀️】 後閑駅から徒歩で向かいました。 月夜野大橋から行きました。 坂道…というより草が凄い！ 嫌な人は拒絶反応を起こすかも！ ワイルドに行かないと通れません！ 伸びまくった雑草を掻き分け掻き分け… でも橋からの景色は最高です！ 大自然‼️ 案内所は涼しいです。 お手洗いあります。 映像が流れています。 これをみると名胡桃城、沼田城、北条氏、 武田氏、上杉氏、真田氏の この地域での状況が 頭にスッと入って来ます✨ 名胡桃事件の事が良くわかりました スタンプ充実 豊臣秀吉が真田昌幸に送った 書状の説明等あります。 店員さんが親切！ この施設はわかりやすい！ ヘタな歴史資料館より勉強になります！ いい思い出また1つ By　埼玉からの旅人✨

(Translated by Google) You can get a stamp for Meguri Castle's 100 Famous Castles. There are also exhibits and the staff are very attentive. There are also small merchandise and other stamps, so you can really feel the emphasis on tourism. (Original) 名胡桃城の続百名城スタンプが押せる　展示もあり係の方も丁寧の案内所　ちょっとしたグッズや別のスタンプもあり、観光に力を入れているのが感じられる

(Translated by Google) Visited on October 25, 2025 Due to a bear sighting on October 13, we were unable to enter the castle grounds. Various reconstructions were visible from a distance, and I would definitely like to return. (Original) 2025年10月25日訪問 10月13日の熊出没の為、城内には立ち入れませんでした。 遠目からは色々と復元物が見え、必ず再訪したいと思います。

(Translated by Google) There's no castle itself, but there's information about the castle ruins and well-maintained greenery. There's a parking lot, a souvenir shop, and you can get some great deals. It's a must-visit for castle stamp collectors, and there are two more nearby. (Original) お城自体は無いのですが お城跡の説明や整備された緑 駐車場もありお土産屋さんもあり お得な情報も頂けます、 お城の判子集めの方は行きますよね、 近くにあと2つあるし。

(Translated by Google) A small information center. Because Walnut Castle existed for only about 10 years, there aren't many items to discover. Seals from the 100 Famous Castles are located here. (Original) 一個小巧的案內所 因為名胡桃城大約存在10年 沒有太多的物品可以挖掘 百大名城的印章在此

Awesome ski resort!!!!! Highly recommended!!

It's a great place for the Ski Lovers. There are also places for kids to enjoy activities with ice.

It's was a great experience. You can ski, snowboard and just play in the snow.

Many ski activity to do. Have a lot of fun

value for money

My first time join at the Labyrinth 🍀 It’s amazing

(Translated by Google) This resort is suitable for intermediate and beginner skiers. The slope is bowl-shaped, so it's small enough that you can see the whole thing from the base. The layout suggests that 70% of the skiers are elementary school students, and there are many schools, so it's recommended for beginners. There's a steep slope on the far left side, so advanced skiers can ski a little further. There's also a powder zone on the right side of the course, but it's deep, so beginners shouldn't go unless they know how to get out. The course starts at 08:30 and payment is cash only, but lift tickets are cheap. There are snow melting pipes from Minakami to the pass, so there's no need to worry about freezing. Based on prior reviews, we went fully equipped, but the pass is gentle and frequently cleared, so if you have a 4WD, you rarely need to use chains. For 2WD, it depends on your experience; locals and delivery workers didn't use them, but it's safer for inexperienced drivers to use chains before entering the pass. Even if you get stuck after climbing a certain distance, there's nowhere to turn them, and turning them on the snow surface requires experience. Lazy skiing can be costly and time-consuming, so it's best to take action early. (Original) 中初心者向け。ゲレンデがボウル状になっていて麓から全体が見渡せる位の規模感で小さめ。レイアウトから小学生が全体の7割を占めていてスクールが多いことからも初心者にお勧め。左側奥に一部急斜面があるので上級の同伴者が少し滑走することも可能。あとコース右側に一部パウダーゾーンがあるが深いので脱出法を知らない限り中初心者は入らない方が無難。0830開始で決済は現金のみだがリフト券が安い。水上から峠に入るまでは消雪パイプがあるので凍結の心配は無い。事前の口コミで完全装備で行ったものの、峠も緩めで頻繁に除雪がされているので4駆であればチェーンの出番は殆ど無い。2駆は経験で異なり地元の方や配送関係者は巻いていなかったが、運転経験の少ない方は峠道に入る前に巻いた方が無難。ある程度登ってからスタックしても巻ける場所がない上に雪面で巻くのも経験が必要。横着すると痛い出費と多くの時間を失うので早めに対策するのが吉

(Translated by Google) October 25th: Teruha Gorge for the first time in two years. It is said that there is a delay this year due to the intense heat, but the road will be closed for the winter on November 5th, so I decided to come. (Original) 10月25日２年ぶりの照葉峡。今年は猛暑で遅れているといわれますが、11月5日には冬季道路封鎖されるので来てみました。

(Translated by Google) I didn't notice it and passed it by, but I found it. It's just a bench, but it's nice and cool. (Original) ちょっと判らず通り過ぎてしまいましたが、見つけましたよ 場所的にはベンチがあるだけでですが、ちょっと涼しく感じがして良かったですよ

(Translated by Google) I visited on November 3rd. Going from Minakami, the area between Naramata Dam and Teruha Gorge was the best time to see the autumn leaves, but beyond that it was already past its prime. (Original) 11月3日に訪れました。水上から行って奈良俣ダム〜照葉峡間は紅葉の見頃でしたがその先はもう盛りを過ぎていました。

(Translated by Google) It's mid-October and the leaves are still starting to turn red. The scenery is nice, but there aren't many parking lots or rest areas. (Original) 10月中旬で紅葉はまだまだこれからですね。 景観は良いが駐車場とか休憩処が余り無いかな。

(Translated by Google) This is a natural spot, not a commercial facility, so human convenience has nothing to do with it. It is not appropriate to mark periods when the road is closed as "temporarily closed," so please refrain from doing so. If you feel like it, you can get here on foot even in the middle of winter; all you have to do is break through the snow (though I doubt anyone would go out of their way to do so). (Original) ここは自然のスポットであって営利施設ではないので、人間の都合は関係ありません。 道路が閉鎖されている期間を「臨時休業」としてマークするのは妥当ではありませんのでやめてください。その気になれば真冬でも徒歩なら来れます、雪をラッセルすればいいだけです(わざわざ来ないだろうけど)。

(Translated by Google) When I came here a few years ago, I was impressed by the peak of the autumn leaves, where the sunlight filtering through the trees was sparkling and golden, and the name "Teruha" lived up to its name, but when I visited on November 2nd this year, I visited just before the end of the autumn leaves and the sun was setting, so it felt lonely. Still, the mountain stream wrapped in red fallen leaves was beautiful and I felt that ``Kanto's Oirase'' was not just an imitation. (Original) 何年か前に来た際は紅葉ピークで紅葉の木々から漏れる日差しがキラキラと黄金色で綺麗で「照葉」の名前通りだと感動しましたが、今年11月2日に訪れた際は紅葉終わりかけ、日が沈む直前に訪れたので寂しい感じでした。それでも赤い落ち葉に包まれた渓流が美しく「関東の奥入瀬」は伊達ではないと感じました。

(Translated by Google) The Okutone Yukemuri Highway has some narrow roads, but it is a very pleasant place. The road along the Tone River is very pleasant. It feels great to run while enjoying forest bathing. It feels very cool even on hot days. (Original) 奥利根ゆけむり街道は、狭い道路もありますが、とても気持ちのいいところですね。 利根川に沿っている道路はとても気持ちいいです。 森林浴を楽しみながら、走るととても気持ちがいいです。 暑い日もとても涼しく感じます。

A gem! The service was friendly and food was delicious. Great portions too. The staff seemed amused that we came 3 days in a row but I would go the whole week if I was staying that long.

The best dorayaki I’ve ever had in my life. Has frozen whipped cream inside. I went back for seconds. Gift shop inside for omiyage after hiking Tanigawadake.

This is a fairly large restaurant and gift shop not far from the base of the ropeway. The restaurant is only open for lunch, and I had a steak lunch which was quite satisfying. If you're getting an early start on Mt. Tanigawa, You might be done hiking in the early afternoon, in which case this is a natural place to grab some food before you leave for other pastures. The staff here are also caretakers for the campground just up the hill.

Super friendly and good coffee.

Nice for local souvenirs.

Amazing custard cookies

I bought postcards here

Nice little private museum to check out if you’re already in the area. Three small galleries housing Japanese painting, ceramics, and some Western art including Rodin, Renault and Matisse. The modern architecture is very interesting and it’s a very calm and clean space. No photos are allowed inside. They serve you tea and chocolates after your visit which was a nice touch.

nice building design

(Translated by Google) There was a pamphlet with discount coupons available at the information center of Meikumo Castle Ruins, and I visited there because I was interested in Ryusei Kishida's painting (Reiko statue). (By the way, if you don't have a discount coupon, it seems that your JAF membership card will also give you a discount.) Now, the artworks in the collection are all by Ryusei Kishida, as well as famous domestic and international painters and sculptors, and we, the common people, can't imagine how much personal wealth the founder invested in collecting them. However, I am grateful to be able to see them for a small fee. Also, we visited during the holidays, but after a group of people left to replace us, the museum was reserved for private use, so we were able to enjoy the museum at our leisure. After the viewing, we were treated to herbal tea and simple sweets in the lobby. After enjoying the lingering feeling for a while in a quiet environment surrounded by nature, I left the museum. By the way, if you follow the route to this location, the navigation will take you to the parking lot under the stairs on the south side of the building, but if you want to use the disabled parking space in front of the building's main entrance, you should take the road on the north side. It seems like I should just go around. The facility was also equipped for wheelchair access. (Original) 名胡桃城址の案内所に割引券付きのパンフが置いてあり、岸田劉生の絵（麗子像）に興味があったので訪問。（ちなみに割引券がなければ、JAF会員証でも割引が効くようだ。） さて、収蔵されている美術品は、岸田劉生のほか、国内外の有名な画家、彫刻家などのものばかりで、創設者はどれほどの私財を投じて集めたのか我々庶民では想像することもできないが、それらを僅かな鑑賞料で見せてくれるのは有り難い。 また私たちが訪問したのは連休中だったが、私たちと入れ替わりに一組が退館していったあとは貸し切り状態だったので、ゆっくり鑑賞することができた。 鑑賞後は、ロビーでハーブティーと簡単な菓子でのおもてなしを受けた。 自然に囲まれた静かな環境で、しばし余韻を味わったのちに美術館を後にした。 ちなみにこの場所へのルートだが、ナビに従うと、建物の南側の階段下にある駐車場に案内されるが、建物の正面玄関前にある身障者向け駐車スペースを利用したい場合は、北側の道路のほうへ回れば良いようだ。 館内も車椅子で移動できるよう、設備が整えられていた。

(Translated by Google) This museum displays the collection of Isao Yabuki, the owner of Tenichi, a high-end tempura restaurant in Ginza located in Minakami-cho at the foot of Mt. Tanigawa. The building is Junzo Yoshimura's last work and is a gentle building with a comfortable space. The art collection displays impactful works such as Ryusei Kishida's impressive statue of Reiko. The museum exhibits the collection of Isao Yabuki, owner of Tenichi, a high-class tempura restaurant in Ginza, located in Minakami Town at the foot of Mt.TANIGAWADAKE. The building is the last work of Junzo Yoshimura and is a gentle building with comfortable space. The art collection includes a powerful statue of Reiko by Kishida Ryusei and other impactful works. (Original) 谷川岳の麓のみなかみ町にポツンとある銀座の高級天麩羅屋、天一のオーナー矢吹勇雄のコレクションが展示されている美術館。建物は吉村順三最後の作品で心地よい空間のある優しい建物になっている。 美術コレクションには、岸田劉生の迫力のある麗子像などインパクトのある作品が展示されている。 The museum exhibits the collection of Isao Yabuki, owner of Tenichi, a high-class tempura restaurant in Ginza, located in Minakami Town at the foot of Mt.TANIGAWADAKE. The building is the last work of Junzo Yoshimura and is a gentle building with comfortable space. The art collection includes a powerful statue of Reiko by Kishida Ryusei and other impactful works.

(Translated by Google) revisit Unfortunately it was raining with some snow mixed in, so be careful as there are stairs. Park your car in the parking lot and go up the stairs. The stairs split into two in the middle, and the other one was a staircase leading to Sengen Shrine. When I arrived at the museum, there was a space for wheelchair users, but I was a little disappointed as there was no information that would allow me to get there by car. Museum Noya itself is very stylish. I get the impression that nothing is wasted. I couldn't go inside due to time constraints, but since it's a museum located at a high altitude, I felt that there was very little advertising to get as many people as possible to come see this museum. (Original) 再来訪 あいにくの雪混じりの雨で、階段があるので注意が必要。 駐車場に車を止め　階段を上がったところにあります。階段の途中で二股に別れ　もう一方は浅間神社に続く階段でした。 美術館につくと、車椅子用のスペースがありましたが、車でそこまで行けるような　案内はなかったので　少し残念でした。 美術館野屋ての自体はすごくおしゃれで 無駄なものがないな、、という印象。 時間の都合で　中には入らなかったのですが、標高が高い所の　美術館なので　たくさんの人にこの美術館を見に来てもらうには、宣伝?のようなものがほとんどないな、、と感じました。

(Translated by Google) This museum displays the collection of the founder of Ginza Tenichi, a tempura restaurant in the mountain village of a hot spring resort. The architecture is wonderful. There are only a few works, but just looking at the architecture is enough to satisfy. (Original) 温泉街の山里にある天ぷら屋の銀座天一初代のコレクションを並べた美術館。建築が素晴らしい。作品数が少ないが建築を見るだけで満足。

(Translated by Google) The museum is famous for Kishida Ryusei's Reiko statue. My favorite is Kawakita Handeishi's three-piece bowl set. Although the number of exhibits is small, there are some valuable pieces. The location is great. (Original) 岸田劉生の麗子像が有名です。一番すきだったのは川喜田半泥子の3種組鉢です。展示数は少ないですが、貴重な作品があります。ロケーションがいいです。

Beautiful and not crowded, you can enjoy autumn leaf as much as you want

There are a lot of dam sites to visit in Japan and they are all quite similar but if you get to the top of this dam site, there is a shop, a museum, and some lovely views. I have been more than once with my family as it is a nice little drive from our place.

Wow....

(Translated by Google) It is convenient to go both above and below the dam by car. Proceed along the mountain road toward Naramata Dam, and when you turn a curve, you will come to a place where you can look up at the dam. After turning left and crossing the bridge, there was space for several cars to park. As you approach the dam on foot, the scale of the rockfill dam is impressive. It looks like you can take the stairs to the top of the dam, but if you drive about 4km you will reach the top of the dam. You can walk on the dam embankment. Unfortunately, since we arrived late, the museum was closed. (Original) ダムの上も下も車で行けて便利。奈良俣ダムに向かって山道を進み、カーブを曲がるとダムを見上げる場所に出ます。左折して橋を渡ると数台駐車できるスペースがありました。徒歩でダムに近づくとロックフィルダム式ダムは圧巻のスケールです。階段でダムの上まで行けるようですが、車で4kmほど進めばダムの上に。ダムの堤の上を歩くことができます。到着の時間が遅かったため、資料館は閉まっていて残念。

(Translated by Google) It's early September 2025 and Naramata Dam is experiencing a slight drought. The water storage rate is around 25%. This is the first time I've seen Naramata Dam with so much bare earth. It's surprising to see the lake side of the rockfill dam's embankment, which you can't see when it's full. It's not vertical. (Original) 2025年9月上旬、渇水気味の奈良俣ダム。貯水率25%ぐらい。 こんなに地肌が出ている奈良俣ダムは初めて見た。 満水時には見れないロックフィルダムの堤体の湖面側が意外。垂直でないのね。

(Translated by Google) 11/5/25: This 158m rockfill dam is the fourth highest dam in Japan, and the view from the top was beautiful, with the autumn foliage of the mountains beyond the rugged piles of rocks. You can already see the snow-covered mountains, and it's the perfect time of year for the autumn leaves and snow. The sky is wide and the view from above the dam is pleasant. (Original) 25/11/5,日本で4番目に高いダムで、158mのロックフィルダムの上からの景観はゴツゴツした積み上げた沢山の岩の向こうに紅葉した山々がとても綺麗でした。 もう積雪した山も見られ、紅葉と雪で恰度良い時期で、空も広く気持ちが良くなるダム上です。

(Translated by Google) A rockfill dam over the Naramata River. I stopped by early in the morning, so I couldn't see the dam museum. (Original) 奈良俣川にかかるロックフィルダム 早朝立ち寄ったのでダム資料館は見られず

Very cute little street lined with small flowery canals. The design of the street is very uncommon and unlikely in Japan: the street is large, and there are no electric wires to be seen around. People living in the neighborhood are very careful about the environment and it shows.

Traditions Quite village. I went with the last bus from train station (15.45 ) so need to walked 2 km to another village for bus back to JR station Take taxi 5000 yen from station to village

A parking center of Takuminosato area. Well equipped with a shop and with a nice and clean toilet inside the shop. We visit here to go to Strawberry farm which offers 30 mins all you can eat fresh from tree Strawberry picking.

Nice place to stop over for some quick bites and souvenirs.

There are a lot of things to look at and if you want to be an artisan it is a good place to visit...

a large selection of varieties of apples, plucking from the tree. many apples for every taste

larger roadside station with an artsy side to it.

Great Park to get away from busy Minakami streets. we came during Koinobori season so that added a bit of color to the park

Very good scenery, especially it was after rain when i get there. equipped with free toilet and parking.

(Translated by Google) Visited in mid-July. The scenery reflected on the lake's surface was incredibly beautiful. The contrast between the green and blue was dazzling, and I found myself staring blankly and losing track of time for a while. (Original) 7月中旬訪問。 湖面に景色が映ってとてもキレイ。 緑と青のコントラストが眩しく、ぼぉーっと眺めてしばし時間を忘れられます。

(Translated by Google) We were working on a dam, so we took a leisurely tour of the lake and inside the management office. It was a quiet place. There was also a toilet which was helpful lol (Original) ダムの工事をやっていたので湖面をのんびり見学と管理事務所内の見学 静かな場所でした。 トイレもあり助かりました笑

(Translated by Google) Sunday, September 21, 2025: I stopped off for a break. There's a dam office, and it seems like you can use the restroom, but it opens at 9:00 AM. (Original) 2025/09/21(日) 休憩のために立寄り ダムの事務所？があり、トイレを利用出来るようですが、朝は09:00からになります

(Translated by Google) As of March 22, 2025, the dam itself was under construction, so the observation was temporary. Thanks to the work vehicle, I was actually able to visually confirm the size of the dam. (Original) 2025/03/22時点で、ダムそのものの工事をしていたため、展望は仮設となっていました。 作業車両のおかげでむしろダムの大きさを目視で確認することができてよかったです。

(Translated by Google) The cherry blossoms are very beautiful in spring. The park is easy to use and has toilets. You cannot go down to the lakeside, but there is a promenade, making it a great place for a stroll. (Original) 春は桜がとても美しい場所です。 トイレも整備されており使いやすい公園です。湖畔に降りることは出来ませんが、遊歩道があり散策にはうってつけです、