One of the best views in the region. The lake with alpine mountains in behind are stunning. I want to come back in Autumn. Tip: there’s a very nice 55 minute woods hike in from the main road. Watch for the yellow trail line on the area map. Additional trails continue up to the Alpine cedars shrine areas.

Truly worth to visit this lake. Very beautiful specially during autumn. In morning you can see various layers of colors and This is definitely hidden gem

Totally worth the walk or drive. It's peaceful and the trees look really mesmerizing around the pond. Best time might be around morning or sunset. Afternoon is just going to be really hot.

A truly beautiful lake. The water is a mirror and it is framed by gorgeous trees.

One of my favorite views in all of Japan. It’s difficult to come here when there are no clouds, but it’s a unforgettable view. You can eat some great Soba crepes here as well!

Very beautiful place to go for a short hike. During late afternoon the light is great to enjoy the breathtaking landscape around it and take some beautiful photos. The hiking trail to get there is easy and with signs along the way to show the right path. It is also easy to go by car and there is a nice cafe near the lake. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Nagano.

Beautiful lake, easy to find parking during weekday. A nap in front of the lake is very nice.

This is a great afternoon stop for the kids. It is a little pricey but not too bad. Our kids loved the interactive area on the first floor. We ended up spending as much time there as the rest of the museum combined. The store has some nice little items as well.

It is a very small, yet lovingly curated museum. The exhibition is thoughtfully arranged, and the specimens are in excellent condition. Particularly fascinating is the story of the elephant discoveries made by the German naturalist Naumann. Visitors gain intriguing insights into the prehistoric world: fossils, impressive bone finds, and— as a special highlight—an original, exceptionally well-preserved mammoth head make the tour a truly memorable experience.

interesting museum

Must visit for children specifically age group of 8-16 years old. Very informative information regarding ancient elephants including Mammoth.

Helpful faculty and abundant intro re Naumann Elephant. Also leathers that you could cos as Nojiri primitive.

A nice place to learn about the area history

A must-visit destination for anyone fascinated by the ancient world! This place is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering a unique glimpse into the history of Paleoloxodon naumanni, the intriguing prehistoric proboscideans. The exhibits are meticulously curated, providing a captivating insight into the lives of these majestic creatures. Whether you're a paleontology enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the natural world, this is an absolute must-visit. A truly enriching experience that will leave you in awe of these incredible prehistoric proboscideans!

I guess it wasnt quite Autumn yet so its quite a let down. The sky was also cloudy and gloomy so the pond wasnt as beautiful as i expected it to be

Do you hate Japan's hot, humid summers? Then this is the place for you to escape the heat! Beautiful views, a relaxing pond walk, or more strenuous mountain trails are available. There are plenty of parking spaces in different locations, though during the height of summer this is a popular destination. The information center has public toilets, a small museum, staff to answer questions, a wonderful seating area overlooking the pond, and quite a nice coffee stand with some baked goods. It is a very relaxing place to visit when the crowds are not in attendance.

Nice walking place. Visitor center has some neat science exhibits and a small souvenir shop.

Beautiful even in the rain. The public rest area where you can view the pond with the mini museum is very well maintained and beautiful.

I arrived on a rainy overcast day and wasn’t able to see the mountain, but I’ll return when the weather is sunny to enjoy the pond agin In the future.

Beautiful location. Perfect for a relaxing walk. Well maintained and peaceful scenery. Highly recommend this free attraction

Nice place to visit early season while you wait for snow haha

Great ski resort, pretty icy conditions in the middle of March. Very empty on a weekday. The 8.5km ride from top to bottom is a good leg workout! Our instructor was a pro and very helpful to improve!

Love the nice long runs! Our favourite in the area so far, we were lucky to have powder snow for 3 days. Fantastic slopes for all levels. For snowboarders we suggest to avoid going on the way to the bottom as it gets very flat some walking is required before getting to the bottom lift to bring u up to the main chair lifts.

My favorite resort! I tried many of the Nagan area ski resorts and Suginohara is the one that I keep coming back to the most. Tree skiing is amazing, a lot of snow, long wide slopes to practice, and not crowded:)

Came here on a big powder day! It was powder everywhere even on a the groomed slopes. Most of the chairlifts were fast and working. Will come again!

Long groomed runs were such a pleasure to ski down! The resort is big, so there were barely queues once we got onto the mountain. My favorite resort in Myoko - chairlifts moved pretty fast when there wasn’t wind and there was plenty to choose from for beginners to advanced skiers. The chairlifts with bubbles were helpful on days where it was dumping.

Probably my favorite resort. I have been skiing in Japan for 17 years. This resort is modern with fast quad lifts and the gondola. The snow park is possibly the widest run in Japan. Huge powder runs. A cute little village section with some good local food. The only downside is the access.. really need a car to get out here

Good runs for all ski or board abilities, great views of surrounding mountains/Mt Fuji on a clear day. The park is one of the best in the area despite a few kooky features. Lifts are all quick with a good gondola taking you 3km up mountain. Restaurant options are good but not many vegetarian options available. The 8.5km run is great fun and will burn the legs of all skiing or boarding abilities

It’s easy to access, very pretty, and has a good restaurant nearby.

One of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan if you are visiting Nagano must visit place. There is small trekking you need to do to reach the waterfall.

Really good waterfall, close from the parking. The scenery and view is wonderful. Worth the visit. You can also enjoy fishing and eat fresh fish roast it on fire.

Magnificent waterfall which can easily be reached by a short walk of 15 mins.

The hike wasn’t that difficult. You will be crossing two bridges. A lot of children and elderly people were able to do it easily. If you want to swim I suggest you go during a sunny weather. There is no path going directly near the waterfalls. You have to go through the big rocks if you really want to go near it. If you are there to just take a picture and breathe in the beauty of the it then the waterfalls is worth the hike.

A beautiful waterfall located on the boarder between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. There is a large parking lot, and the walk to the waterfall is very easy. I recommend getting to the area before 10, as that's when many of the tour groups begin to show up. Very picturesque!

A nice little walk from parking to this charming fall. The small suspension bridge gives it a little dimension. Walking through the wood on the way there also quite nice.

Had a wonderful time. Nice base area with cafeteria. Reasonable rates. Nice high speed detachable quad. Good for beginners. Not very many trails. Awesome section for dogs to ski! They can take lifts!

Really cute mountain slope where you can bring your doggies to ride. Doggie watching is also fun! Simple short slopes with a few intermediates at the top.

Lovely ski resort, We went with our dogs, And it has nice indoor dog run as well. They loved its both inside and outside.

First time at a snow park with school age kids. We were not planning to do skiing but kids wanted some snow experience. Location is not far from the Nagano town and is good for day trip if you don't mind driving. The drove to ski park is relatively easy, better than expected. We spent about 3hrs at the family area park where the kids got to ride on a variety of snow mobile equipment. We took the ski lift to the top and slid down. Note that most instructions are in Japanese and we have to use google translate. The staff can't communicate in English too and hence need to use google translate too. This ski park seemed to cater more for locals as there were many elementary school kids on school excursion to the park. We rented 2 pairs of gloves as ours weren't warm enough..very pricey. Approx 2000yen per pair and they weren't warm either! Overall kids enjoyed the trip and it's inexpensive for the 3hrs use of ski family area

The weather was really warm so it was perfect for sledding and building snowman but not so much for skiing. Nonetheless we had a lot of fun and the kids were entertained. The food is on the very expensive side but it was good and quick.

We came here because they cater to dogs and even allow dogs to ride up one of the lifts and then run down the mountain! We enjoyed seeing the many dogs and friendly owners. The facilities are quite nice and the guests are primarily families with many more skiers than snowboarders. Unfortunately the old men running the lifts had bad attitudes and little concern for guests boarding or exiting the lifts. The old man inside the control room of the high speed quad was actually sleeping. Some chairs had exposed grass on the exit that could have easily been covered up. Other than when I boarded with my dog no one even held the chair as I got on. The lifts may as well have been unattended. Maybe it was just me, because I’m a foreigner or a snowboarder, but we will probably not return.

Decent place for beginners. They have a couples spits for intermediate levels but it's short. Overall great place for family.

The food was delicious - especially the karaage chicken! The owner was also very welcoming and gave us so many ideas of things to do in the area. I would definitely come back here in a heartbeat!

We visited during peak season (December) and the owner tried their very best to accommodate us even though he was very busy. The owner is humble and honest, and provides a personable quality service. Food was delicious and very affordable, especially for the portion size - would highly recommend anyone wanting to try Chinese for a little change in the area!

This restaurant is amazing. Fair prices and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing! I would call ahead on weekends and make reservations because they are one of few restaurants in the area. We kept going back because of the staff and food. I’d give this place a 10 out of 5! I rarely write reviews but they definitely deserve it!

Hot dang the food here is tasty. Suprsingly, the Ramen with Wantons was our favourite Dish, not what I would expect form a Chinese place but it was great none the less. Super affordable too, think we paid under 22,00 Yen for 2x mains and a side.

Delicious food for a very good price! Small place so be like a good Japanese try to plan your meal in this place with time! Definitely will go back!

Great little restaurant in the Myoko area. Fills up with people quickly, so it's advisable to make a booking, but you might be able to get seats at the counter with 1-3 people. The owners were friendly and welcoming. The food was tasty and well-priced. We enjoyed it so much we went back a second time. Recommended!

Absolutely loving atmosphere and great, tasty, fresh food. Just the best incident that could happen to us!

Amazing restaurant and cafe, we had to go twice. Wonderful staff and a super cozy environment. The menu was full of options with reasonable prices. Vegan and vegetarian options available on the menu too. They have a wide variety of snacks and cakes to have with your meal or takeaway too. Probably some of the best food in town and the only one with western options. Didn't require a booking to sit in, but made one anyways. Last order is 6:30pm. We loved the Green Curry, the Spaghetti Bolognaise, pizza and most importantly the home made Apple Pie.

Very nice, quiet cafe where you can buy tasty cakes, Japanese dishes and nice drinks. The staff is very friendly and they have a menu in English for foreigners. Well located.

Really nice house blend coffee, the lady was so nice she was about to offer us complimentary refills, but we had to be on our way. Nice clean toilets and baked goods looked nice too.

What an amazing find! Lovely atmosphere, food is delicious and fresh, service excellent. Our favourite place to eat in Myoko. Sri Lankan curry a must. Lots of homemade cakes to choose from too.

We've eaten here with the family (ages 30-80+) multiple times. The food is always excellent, with a rotating menu of different pastas and rice dishes. Food is served in a timely fashion, the owners are friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed. We always think of it as the DIY Cafe, as the owner has obviously built many of the tables and additions to the restaurant. The views of the Japanese Alps are also quite spectacular. Both indoor and outdoor seating available and parking is adequate.

This cafe has several good value options which include a small salad and soup. The beef with rice is a standout, as is the beef tendon curry. The dining room looks like a rustic wooden lodge and the music is pleasant. I may have to eat here every night!

Super nice and relax ambiece. Food okay, just that the latte is way too diluted with milk. Price is fair.

We stayed as a group of 4 at Lotte Arai for 3 nights last weekend. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable but unfortunately the restaurant capacity does not adequately cope with the hotel guests. There was a queue at breakfast with many people waiting for a table at the buffet. We decided instead to get some breakfast at the bakery that had been temporarily opened and paid 4400 yen each. Unfortunately the food was limited and some items had run out and not been replaced. The coffee has also run out and only got refilled as we were leaving to go skiing. When we complained on checking out we were told “sorry” and not compensated for the inadequate breakfast. The cafe at the village station is not big enough to cope with the crowd and there were no seats inside the dining area. Restaurant bookings were hard to obtain in some of the restaurants. All in all a very poor dining experience for a five star resort. On the final night we were kept awake by a big group of guests in the corridor speaking loudly for about an hour at 1.30am. There was no response from management who would have clearly heard the noise in reception.

My wife and I had a great ski experience at Arai. We spent two days on the slopes and were blown away by the incredible Japan powder. For a short stay, the location was perfect. While there isn’t much to explore off the premises, the amenities were outstanding. One of my favorite moments was unwinding in the Cottage Lounge after a day of skiing, sipping a cocktail, and taking in the beautiful mountain view. The only downside was my experience at the rental shop. As someone who had never skied in powder before, I wasn't advised to rent powder skis, so I opted for all-mountain skis instead. While they were fine, given the deep powder conditions, I asked to swap them out after a few runs, especially since I had already paid for two days of rental. Unfortunately, I was told there would be an additional fee for the swap, which I felt should’ve been a simple exchange and was contrary to the exceptional service we experienced otherwise. On a positive note, the free shuttle to and from the train station was extremely convenient and easy to use (just make sure to make a reservation). Overall, it was a fun experience and I’d definitely recommend it.

I came here in the summer to check out the place as I know I'll be visiting in winter (plus prices are fab in summer!) it has so many activities to do, it's really great for kids. I'd say you can easily do 2 nights here with the activities + onsen. I didn't book restaurants beforehand and it was fully booked the night I stayed so we drove down to Myoko to have sushi dinner which turned out to be fantastic. I booked the characters room too as I grew up eating it as a snacks. I LOVED it. Everything was so cute.

Service is awful - 30 min on check-in in off season, seriously? Breakfast: empty plates and you have to tell them to refill several times before they actually do. And it is 1.5h before breakfast time finishes. The staff is blind or what!? Dinner: 6000 yen for Japanese Shabu Shabu and sukiyaki each - it is a joke🙈 4 pieces of small meat and a lot of onion😂😂 Don’t waste money for this hotel - better find smth smaller and cosier.

Steak house service & menu very good. Breakfast choice is very good. The family room was comfortable. Swimming pool pleasant but disappointed to have to pay extra to use it. Bar drinks are expensive and beware of the table charge that is added to the bill. Overall, it's a good hotel, but I feel it is overpriced.

Lovely even in the autumn. Visited with spouse and my 9 year old boy. Lot of fun activities for everyone. Good food and friendly staff.

Nice area and room was simple but fine. Not exactly what I expected as you had to pay for the pool and service wasn’t the best! Wouldn’t recommend 😒. Steak restaurant was nice though!

Great resort with ski in / out. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Onsen and massage facilities on site. Food options within the resort are limited and not the best

Too expensive and too crowded! The lifts were not seated to capacity. Sometimes Only ONE person per car designed for FOUR people! And the first class lines moved quickly but everyone else (who still payed ¥7,500 for a day pass) had to wait in LONG, SLOW MOVING lines! Don't waste your money or your time. Ride elsewhere

Good for intermediate or advanced riders seeking powdery off-piste skiing or snowboarding. Not good for beginners

The ski experience here was amazing. The courses are very well made, and are divided into categories based on the skill of the individual (beginner, intermediate and expert). The courses are made fair for everyone and are all well maintained. For some people, ski lift tickets can be included into the hotel price, but most will have to purchase one. There is also a gondola which can be used by skiers, as well as people who just want to enjoy the beautiful views. Ski equipment and cloths rental is also available.

Hotel is nice and cozy. Ski resort is perfect for powder lovers. Maybe not very beginner friendly but if you are an advance skier or snowboarder. I am sure you will love the powder snow here!

One of my favorite ski resorts in Japan! Awesome view, fluffy and deep powder! Great international ski school Myoko Snowsports!

Skiing in mid December There has been 100-180cm of snow but they still won't open most of the runs. All ski instructors believe they should be open with the amount of snow but nothing has opened up in 4 days we've been here. They haven't even prepared the lifts for these "almost open" runs. Unfortunately I get the feeling that it's to save costs by running only one lift. Pretty disappointed as some of us were hoping to learn (especially with the advertisment of so many green runs) and all that is available are some pretty challenging blues. I understand that a lot of this is condition dependant, but this feels like cost cutting, hence the review. That said, the 2 blues that are open are incredible, the powder is lovely, snow is dry and crisp, and the individual staff members are lovely. The lessons, while expensive, are good quality and cater to all levels. Attached is an image of the snow cam at the closed lift with no chairs attached

Literally waited in the lift ticket queue for 1hour yesterday! (Monday From 9:45am to 10:45) Only one person taking payment, but 2 staff at ticket counter. Ridiculous. If you’re buying 1-3day tickets use the QR code advance payment option and skip the line up, but more online options need to be made available. We only wanted a 4 hour ticket and therefore had to line up. Resort itself was fine, no lift queues.

Awesome snow sports area, tons of ungroomed runs. Will definitely be back.

A variety of runs. Awesome off piste area to explore and have fun in deep powder. There is also a kebab shop at bottom of Hotel 2 chair lift. Love the kebab there!

The better side of the Akakura resort with more challenging runs, better terrains and tree skiing, enough to keep you entertained for 2 to 3 days. However, despite Covid, the place gets very crowded over the weekend with long queue to get the lift tickets and much longer queue to get on the Gondola. There are less freshies to be found as compared to other resorts (despite no presence of foreign tourists) and hence, I will avoid this place once international travel is allowed. To get here, take train from Tokyo to Nagano station, and from there to Myokokogen station and get the hotel/ryokan to pick you up from the station. The Kanko resort is about 5mins walk to Akakura Onsen. There are also plenty of ski in ski out accommodations in this area.

Great mountain but the queue to buy tickets in the morning is ridiculous. Other large resorts have already gone online, so no wait needed for pre-bought tickets, while Akakura is still paper based. This wastes 30 min of a ski day… for which we still pay for tickets. Please please put in automated gates and online purchase.

Very nice hotel at Myoko Kogen ski resort. And the food that they serve is spectacular as well. We are the only foreign guests when we are there and the ski is not yet open for another week even though it is snowing everyday already.

Bus too here . Great ski runs . Many chair lift connected to Akakura onsen ski area . Lots restaurants .

The ski resort is connected to Akakura Kanko which I would suggest purchase combines two mountain tickets else you will fill it too small for one mountain alone. There's a big flat space in the middle of the mountain where the restaurants are.

It's a quiet "one street" town and at the tail-end of the ski season it's even quieter, seemingly populated by more Australian ski instructors than locals or even tourists. Food choices are limited and did not pass muster for the more discerning taste buds. Ski slopes are definitely very comfortable for the absolute beginner. Runs are relatively short and combined with the leisurely lifts makes for a very relaxed ski experience. It has gorgeous views and with a little bit of investment this town could really light up.

(Feb 2025, weekday) + There's a nice long easy slope that is slightly toward the harder side for practice purposes and enjoyment - Commuting between slopes is a complete nightmare. A lot of flat ground, a lot of struggling - A lot of lifts are closed. Not acceptable considering that the lift ticket is quite expensive (6000yen/adult/day; ~USD$39)

A lovely ski resort perfect for beginners and low intermediate skiers. Advantages include wide gentle slopes and a charming small town vibe. Disadvantages are the longish traverses between lifts, which are aging and slow.

This place is heaven. Getting the best snow in all of Japan, maybe even all of the world. This is my go to when taking a snow trip away from home. When there is enough snow this place is a big open playground. With plenty of lifts and runs to suit all levels of skill. There is plenty of accommodation choices and not so many restaurants. This mountain is roughly a 6 hour drive away from Tokyo. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an escape to the best snow possible. You need to visit during Jan and Feb for the best possible fresh powder available.

One of the two historical ski slope located at the foot of Mt. Myoko. This gelande tends to be lower in altitude than the Kanko side but has nice runs in the trees and wide groomed slopes. The slopes are located wide along the mountain so there are quite a few flat traverse you need to do in order to get to one side to the other, but each slope tends to be pretty empty even on a Saturday. Nighter runs until 10PM but not included in the one day or the multi-day pass. Get the 1day passport or the nighter pass separately if you want to go long.

lack of signage and you have to take off snowboard or ski to reach next liftchair. Not user friendly indeed.

Very clean and peaceful station. Shinkansen schedule is almost every hour. Going to Tokyo from the station only takes less than 2hrs . And Kanazawa 1.5 hrs. View is spectacular during winter. Lotte Arai ski resort is only few minutes by car.

A well-needed shinkansen station which allows visitors coming from Tokyo to bypass a change at Echigo-Yuzawa. The station provides a bento shop, tourist information area with local goods and a JR Rail ticket booth supported by friendly and competent staff. Relatively new, Joetsumyoko Station makes accessing the Snow Country more convenient than ever.

Station serving joetsu city. Very easy to get around and find a bus or rental car. During the winter the place becomes magical with access to ski resort. Please note that the HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN stops here and not the JŌETSU SHINKANSEN for Niigata so please watch out. Otherwise, there are some restaurants and shops around the station.

Nice train station. Feels quite be or renovated. The signage is clear so easy to use as long as you can read Japanese or English. The ticket machines have more language choices. The visitor center is attached to a small eatery and box lunch shop.

Huge, modern, easy to navigate. Not much around it, but has dining and convenience store facilities inside.

Look very new and modern station.

new, clean, beautiful. a convience store with mont-bell.

This is going to sound exaggerated and ridiculous but their home special pizza (beef) was the best tasting pizza I've ever had. I have a woodfire oven at home. I've had really good pizza abroad e.g. Italy, Switzerland, etc. For for me, the quality of the dough and ingredients, their respective ratios, and the cook time, were perfect. The taste and textures were as good as pizza gets.

Cold beer and the calzone was really huge and lots cheese, nice pizza ! The salad was really delicious. *Cash only . *takeaway available too .

If you've ever been to any other Japanese pizza place, you'd know that this is the best pizza around... I had Calzone and my friend Tonno. Enjoy 😊

Pizza perfection. This little 2 man shop is a little slow but totally worth the wait. The guy behind the counter works the pizza oven like no other with every spare second being devoted to hand making each pizza crust. Menu has good variety, good prices and good value. Tried to go back again but we got in too late to get a table.

Fantastic authentic Italian pizza & pasta in Japan! Brilliant service by beautiful Japanese owner. Husband is the chef, trained in Italy. No bookings but keep trying till you get in. It's totally worth it....go twice!!! :)

Better get there early, around 5pm if you want to eat here! We tried 3 times before we were successful. Empty plates and full bellies well worth the effort. Great pizza!

A simple Italian Restaurant in Akakura. The wood fired pizza is ok, the crust is tasty. The spaghetti with meat sauce was al ok. Nothing was wow, value for money and nice simple atmosphere. Service was quite fast.

A quite big and famous Tonkotsu-Shoyu Ramen noodles restaurant in the area. The soup tasted very unique, felt fish and Tonkotsu soup mixed. Cash only, a big parking lot is available.

Ok

(Translated by Google) I went there after hearing about it. The weekday-only lunch set menu is not only tasty, but also has a lot of volume. All this for 1200 yen. The tonkotsu soy sauce ramen was delicious. There was no line when I arrived at the restaurant around 11:30, but there were several customers waiting by the time I left the restaurant. (Original) 噂を聞きつけて行ってきました。味もさることながら平日限定ランチ定食は量が多いです。1200円でこれだけついてきました。豚骨醤油ラーメン美味しく頂きました。僕が来店した11時30分頃は未だ列もありませんでしたが、お店を出る頃には何人か待っているお客様さんも居られました。

(Translated by Google) Even if you order a set, it's quite filling. It's a local chain. I feel like the prices are a little high, though. Is it Omori Ramen because it's filling? It's not as rich as the rich tonkotsu ramen of the ramen chain Tenkaippin, but it's still good. (Original) けっこうセットで頼んでもボリュームがある。ご当地チェーン。価格はちょっと高い気もするが。ボリュームがあるからオーモリラーメン？ ラーメンチェーン天下一品のこってりとんこつとまではいかないけどもこれはこれであり。

(Translated by Google) I'm from Kashiwazaki and always go to Matsuchaya, but recently they've been getting a bit irritated by their mysterious system, so I went to the original Omori... The waiting line, ordering, and checkout here are all pretty basic, but that's OK! On the topic of bean sprout ramen and wonton... First of all, the soup...huh? ...Matsuchaya's is overwhelmingly better...It's not bad, but I had high expectations for the original...it's a shame. Noodles...The old Matsuchaya medium-thick curly noodles are good, but a little too soft. Char siu...This is the worst part. It's dry and flavorless. They put it in the soup to make the stock, but I guess they don't add it to the soy sauce seasoning...it's leftover meat. I don't understand why it's so popular...Do the people who give it 5 stars have any palates? I'll go back to Matsuchaya... (Original) 柏崎からでいつも松茶屋ばかり行ってるが最近色々謎システムになってイヤになったので、元祖オーモリへ… こちらは順番待ちも注文も会計も原始的なやつでこれはOK！ もやしラーメンワンタントピで… まずスープ…うん？…圧倒的に松茶屋の方が美味い…不味くはないのだけれど、元祖の期待値が高かったから…残念。 麺…昔の松茶屋の中太縮れ麺で良いんだけど、ちょっと柔らかすぎる。 チャーシュー…これが一番あかんヤツ、パサパサで味がしない、スープに入れてダシを取るのはいいが醤油のカエシに付けてないんだろう…肉の出がらし。 なんでこんなに繁盛してるのか分からない…星5付けてる人の舌は大丈夫なのか？ また松茶屋に戻ります…

(Translated by Google) 2025.4.27 Lunch Wakame Ramen…900 yen 172nd bowl of ramen in 2025 The master and originator of Joetsu Tonkotsu Ramen, which is on par with Matsuzaya, both stores inject wakame seaweed. This soup has a rich flavor that stands out even more with the aroma of the ocean coming from the seaweed! The bouncy, bouncy homemade noodles are also the ultimate slurp experience! After all, Joetsu Tonkotsu is the best! (Original) 2025.4.27昼　わかめラーメン…900円 2025年ラーメン172杯目 松茶屋と双璧を成す上越豚骨ラーメンの巨匠にして原点、その両店でワカメを注入。 ワカメから来る磯の香りを受けて、どっしりとした旨みが一層際立つスープ！ 跳ねるような弾力の自家製麺も極上のすすり心地！ やっぱり上越豚骨は最高だ！

(Translated by Google) It was a Sunday afternoon, but I was able to get in without having to queue. I ordered tonkotsu ramen and fried rice, and it was delicious. I thought the soup that came with the fried rice was the best I've ever had. There's a wide variety of menu items, so this is one more restaurant I want to visit again. (Original) 日曜日の午後でしたが並ばずに入れました。 豚骨ラーメン、チャーハンと頼みましたがハズレなし。 チャーハンのスープは今まで付いてきたスープの中で1番だと思いました。 メニューも多いのでまた通いたい店が一つ増えました。

Such a great resort. Friendly. Great piste and off-piste and tree runs. Well-positioned chairs. Some really beautiful tracks on Traverse and across into Tangram. Excellent variety for beginners and intermediate as well. Ungroomed blacks are very good. Now one of my favourite ski resorts.

I have visited Japan 5 times now to different mountains for the snow. I have to say that whilst the snow is amazing Madarao is my least enjoyed. There is plenty of powder, tree runs, natural halfpipes and park obstacles but what let's this down is the prices and the overall vibe. First off all, there is no night life at all. Unlike Myoko and Niseko, Madarao is very limited and expensive when it comes to all things outside of the slopes. At most I would say there are max 10 restaurants (it may sound a lot, but they are open at various times and some only have a small dining area) available off the slopes which you need to book in days in advanced as to not miss out, prices for each meal would be roughly $30aud per person for a main and a drink. There are 3 little convenience stores with limited products and limited sizes (again quite highly priced). I found that if your not out in the snow this is a really boring place, I love the snow and even I couldn't wait to leave Madarao. There was one day on our trip that was a total white out, we found ourselves laying in bed watching movies all day with no other options. Myoko and Niseko offer more of a range for everything plus exceptional snow. Whether it's your first time visiting japow or a return trip, I would highly suggest checking out other mountains.

Amazing place, not a lot of restaurants have to book 100%! So much snow this year!

Wonderful spot for snowboarding and skiing for beginners and pro people. There are couple of courses to enjoy. The snow is so soft maybe which is often concern of beginners. Views are wonderful. I prefer the sky view. It’s so amazing.

The Madarao Mountain Resort is a quite big snow resort. It takes about 1 hour to get there from the downtown of Nagano city. There are various kind of slopes, flat and perfectly groomed slopes, steep and ungroomed ones, ski/snowboard park, and controlled natural forest areas for tree run. The resort offers a lot of fun for advanced skiers and borders, however to be honest it may not be the perfect place to bring beginners and kids. There is only a few slopes flat, wide and gentle for beginners. If you visit by car, car parks No.8 or No.7 are recommended. A deposit of JPY500 is required for a lift ticket, and the deposit can be refunded from the ticket office, if you park at the No.8. If you park at the No.7, you need to take the lift No.1 to get back to the car park No.7, you should NOT refund at the ticket office. The deposit can be refunded at the coffee shop in the No. 7.

Compared to the size of the area the off-piste is very good, and the attitude to off-piste some of the best in Japan. Most of the lifts are old, but rather than changing them out the should develop the system further, adding more north facing slopes and areas to the total. For off-piste this is one of the best places in Japan.

Amazing terrain for good powder days, steep tree runs look awesome. We were there in January and it wasn't very busy, hardly ever waited to get on a lift. Definitely worth a visit. You can buy a pass just for Madarao, or for a little extra include the lifts at Tangram too.

Love this place, great resort, incredible powder. Only 7 lifts but has literally everything from tree runs, to powder, to internet and beginner. Great hire, pool, onsen.

We had a great time here. This is ski-in ski-out resort so everything was very nice and convenient for family. My 4 yo daughter could ski after 2 lessons and she enjoyed it a lot!

Just in front of the hotel. Very convenience. Kids park is also fun with many equipments to enjoy.

Perfect slopes for a beginner skier like me.

Open & wide rounds , great facilities cafes , shops , restaurants kids play area , onsen ( 1000yen ) swimming pool .

Had the worst ski rental experience here. We wanted to pick up, as is usual everywhere, the evening before but they charged us an extra day which is crazy ( the lifts were already closed for that day). They were zero help in sizing for the kids. I paid for premium skis and was then presented with the worst selection I have ever seen. All the equipment was beat up and in bad shape. They even gave my wife broken bindings on her snowboard which we didn’t realise until we were the other side in Madarao and had to get a car to drive her all the way back over. If looking for anything above beginner level equipment I would avoid.

Lift passes are paper not scan, and the lift to the top opens around 10am. Take the top slope in the morning or it will get icy. Great speed run trails to the bottom.

Lovely lake, very cooling and breezy despite the summer heat. Got to spend few nights here, did the 15km run around the lake which was epic. Just dont forget to spray bug spray, cause omg I had to run faster to run away from them

How does it feels to have a boat ride surrounded by mountains ? Yesterday my family went sightseeing at lake Nojiri and we took a speed boat round the lake where we had a good scenic view of the mountains and the small island in the middle of the lake. It was a Low season and we can easily go around the lake without much traffic. Occasionally you will see some people fishing at the lake, I supposed is a great place to catch some fresh fishes. Will definitely recommend this place to spend your summer where you have the sun, the mountains, the lake, the wave and the cool winds, not to forget the perfect scenic. Cheers

This is one of the historical site in Japan. 70,000 years ago there were an elephants and Japanese government preserved and presented it very well. The local people here are really helpful. You can really enjoy the calmness of the lake.

Beautiful scenery. Well worth the stop over and the electric bike ride from the train station.

Great place to spend the summer - away from the heat of the Japanese cities!

The best summer getaway for everyone including family with kids

Nice lake and so much green for refresh and relax time!

Seki onsen ski area is privately owned by a very nice and cool family. The runs are mostly in groomed and the food is home cooked style and it is THE BEST ski area lunch I have ever had in Japan! The onsen is also one not to be missed! The onsen is red in color and the aroma is amazingly calming! Check them out if you love ungroomed runs!

This was my favourite spot for our biggest powder day. If theres a big snow day, make sure to head here. It’s low elevation gain but it makes up for it in charm and its punk rock feel.

Epic powder heaven. Not for beginners. Be ready to hike and self rescue.

Great resort for more experienced skiers. Only two lifts and a very casual vibe to the whole thing. Have fun and be safe. Ski with friends!

Super small, only two lifts, one of them is a sketchy one-seater. But a lot of fun on a powder day, lots of tree runs available. So if the snow is good, check this place for a day..

Small family owned resort Steep, great tree runs, great pow Not a beginner field, not somewhere ski patrol will hold your hand and baby you We absolutely scored here I'll be back!

Indeed great snow here but you'll get bored quickly with only two lifts, and one (the single pizzabox) was closed the day we came... The primary lift only accesses two runs, one groomed and one ungroomed.... Seems there is opportunity for a bit of exploration for backcountry deep powder, so snowboarders seem to love it here. We spent a half-day afternoon as a warm up to full days at the bigger resorts, not a bad option if you arrive around 12:30 and only 3000 yen. There are no crowds here but you could say that about anywhere in Myoko.... Slope-side restaurant was charming.

What a charming place to rest and enjoy the scenery with an amazing cup of coffee. There were great seating options for different types of gatherings and usage. The place was clean, open, and had charging for devices. I really appreciated the WiFi for studying and natural lighting as well.

A great place for a coffee ☕️ and muffin. The cafe has views of a pond. There is a shop with local arts and crafts. You can also visit a museum in the same building. The muffin was a bit too sweet to my taste. I had the sweet potato one. We also tried the coffee jelly, which was delicious. There was a generous scoop of ice cream on top. That's probably why it tasted so good.

I drank good coffee and ate soft serve ice cream while and admired the beautiful scenery. It will make you happy because this banana bread is delicious;)

Great place with beautiful pond view, good coffee and informative museum

Lovely visitor centre with nice little nature exhibit as well as cafe with gorgeous views. Well worth a visit and to support to the National Park

Great place to go for coffee... every day ❤️. The centre is magnificent and the staff are always friendly.

Very informative and lovely, cosy yet spacious atmosphere with a view of the mountains for all seasons!

Great place to ski for beginner and intermediate skiers/boarders. Decent length of runs nice powder, uncrowded slopes.

Nice ski and snowboard resort for the beginners! Specially for the snowscoot riders.

Fantastic choice for beginner and low intermediate skiers with its wide placid groomers and long runs. Beautiful views. Lifts reasonably fast. Not a lot of variety, but good for one, possibly two day.

Can be a bit tricky to get to with the local bus system, but a decent mix of easy slopes for beginners and some more intricate forest routes and jumps for more advanced skiers and snowboarders. Very friendly and efficient staff!

The resort itself is ok. Unfortunately I am in a period of not too much snow. Off piste, tree run is not quite good at the moment. This place supposed to be packed with snow normally. The design of resort is fine. Enough beginners to intermediate runs for a day or two. Have a nice park for park players. Some runs very good for ground tricks. Food in restaurant is fine and reasonably priced. Remember to bring a ticket/ lift pass holder because it is not using electronic pass. It is old fashioned ticket.

Awesome Japanese feel! Hardly any lift lines. Great & reasonably priced restaurants. Great slopes for beginner and intermediate skiers. Brilliant terrain park. In-bounds tree runs for intermediates to advanced. Make sure you bring cash. No ATM and ticket office and restaurants don't take card.

Ski resourt itself quite tiny, however there are not bad back-country options here, also very good dinner option with great local craft beer

Easy hike until you hit the chains and rock scramble to the top. 6 hour round trip

My First hike in Japan😅😅 unforgettable experience..

Awesome backcountry skiing.

(Translated by Google) This mountain is for intermediate climbers, but beginners can also climb it if they climb slowly. There's a waterfall and a great view. You'll want to be prepared for the chain sections. Don't forget your gloves. Many people hike Mt. Hiuchi and Mt. Hiuchi. This summer's heat is intense. It feels like a real battle against the heat. I was so excited to take a dip in the open-air bath on the way back that I walked. (Original) 中級者向けの山ですが、ゆっくりと登れば 初級者もいけます。 滝があり　展望も良い 鎖場だけは覚悟した方が良い 手袋忘れずに 火打山と縦走の方も多い この夏の猛暑 暑さとの戦い感が強い 帰りの露天風呂がひたすら楽しみで歩いていた

(Translated by Google) Starting from Tsubame Onsen Iwatoya (542), the concrete path is well maintained and the climb is gentle and easy. (630) We arrived at Akakura Onsen, a water source. (645) Heading towards the Komyo Falls entrance, there was an open-air bath. From here, the concrete path ends and the climb begins steeply. From Kita Jigokudani Junction (711), climb along the stream and then onto the steep climb known as Munetsuki Hachijo (746). (823) We arrived at Tengudo. There is a portable toilet area. This is a wide area, so most people were taking a rest. From here, it was mostly uphill, passing Kozenji Pond (858) and the wind hole (859) to the base of the lava dome. There was a long section requiring chains, but the footing was solid and we could climb without chains. From there, it was a steady climb up the rocky terrain. (1025) The summit of the South Peak (2,454m). The north side was covered in clouds, but the views were open everywhere else, with views of Mount Takatsuma, Mount Yake, and Mount Hiuchi. Descending from the northern peak (2445m) at 1100. It was an incredibly steep climb, and I realized it must be tough for anyone climbing from here. At 1221, I took a rest on a bench at the Chosukeike junction. From here, I headed towards Kurosawaike Pond. Just beyond there was a water source in the stream. The water was cold and delicious, and I stocked up on water for the night. I crossed the outer rim of the mountain, where there was a lot of bamboo grass making it difficult to walk, and after a short, steep climb up a chain section, I finally reached Okura Norikoshi at 1358. Everything around Mt. Myoko is really tough! At 1429, I reached Kurosawaike Hut. From here, it was another gentle climb to Chausuyama at 1513. I descended gently, and finally arrived at Takayaike Hut at 1537 after descending a rocky path. I realized how naive I was, imagining the marshlands of Oze. (Original) 542燕温泉岩戸屋を出発、コンクリートの道が整備されており、緩い登りで歩きやすいです。630水場である赤倉源泉に。645光明滝口、滝の方に進むと露天風呂がありました。ここからは、 コンクリートの道が終わり急登になります。 711北地獄谷分岐から沢沿いを登り、746胸突き八丁と呼ばれる急登に。823天狗堂に到着。簡易トイレスペースあります。ここは広いので、休憩している方がほとんどでした。ここからは、ほとんど登りで、858光善寺池、風穴を通り、溶岩ドーム取り付きに。長い鎖場がありますが、足場がしっかりしており、鎖を使わなくても登れます。その先は岩場をひたすら登って行きます。 1025南峰頂上（2454m）、北側は雲がかかってましたが、それ以外は眺望が開けており、高妻山、焼山、火打山が見渡せました。 1100北峰（2445m）から下山。すごい急登で、ここから登る方は大変だなと感じました。1221長助池分岐のベンチで休憩。ここから黒沢池に向います。そのすぐ先に、沢の水場があり。冷たくおいしい水で、ここで夜の分まで確保しました。 笹が多くて歩きにくく、崖下に滑落しそうな外輪山を横切り、短い鎖場から急登して、ようやく1358大倉乗越に。妙高山周辺ほんとどこもキツイです！1429黒沢池ヒュッテ。またここから緩い登り、1513茶臼山に。なだらかに下り、最後は岩の道を下って1537高谷池ヒュッテに、ようやく到着しました。 尾瀬の湿原地帯を想像していたため、自分の甘さを痛感しました。

(Translated by Google) Mount Myoko's North Peak is about 8m lower in elevation than the South Peak, but is still recognized as a special place by climbers. • Best Viewpoint (Best Lookout Point): The North Peak is more spacious and open than the South Peak, so many climbers consider it the best place to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area, including Mount Hiuchi and the Kubiki mountain range. • Rest and Meeting Place: With a relatively large, flat area, it serves as a prime meeting point for climbers to rest, eat, and take commemorative photos. (Original) 妙高山における北峰は、標高では南峰より約 8m低いものの、登山者にとっては特別な場所として認識されています。 • 最高の展望地（絶佳の眺望点）： 北峰は南峰よりも広々として開けているため、多くの登山者が火打山や頸城（くびき）山塊を含む周囲の絶景を楽しむのに最適な場所だと考えています。 • 休憩と集合の場所： 比較的広い平坦なエリアがあることから、登山者が休憩をとったり、食事をしたり、記念撮影をしたりするための主要な集合地点となっています。

(Translated by Google) Mount Myoko, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, towers over Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Its elevation is 2,454 meters. While an entrance fee is required, the trail is well-maintained. First, follow the well-maintained boardwalk, then pass through a rocky forest, and you'll soon be over 2,000 meters. The open, pumice pine area, with the sound of the babbling river, is a soothing sight and sound, perfect for a digital detox. After passing Kurosawa Hut, the mountain is clearly formed by a long-ago eruption, and the rocky path continues. If you're not careful with your footing, you'll lose everything. lol The summit isn't particularly spacious, but the spectacular 360-degree views make it one of my personal favorites. (Original) 新潟県と長野県にそびえる日本百名山の妙高山。標高2454m。入域料が必要な山だが、おかげさまで登山道はかなり整備されています。最初整備された木道を進み、岩がゴロゴロしている樹林帯を抜ければすぐ2000m超えに。川のせせらぎが聞こえる、開けたハイマツ地帯は目でも耳でも癒やされデジタルデトックスにはうってつけ。黒澤ヒュッテを越えてからは昔噴火で出来た山とわかる、ゴロゴロ岩道が続く為、足捌きで気を抜くと色々が持っていかれます笑 山頂はあまりスペースとして広くはないものの、360°開けた絶景が見れるので個人的にとても好きな山頂の一つに入ります

Not too many restaurants open in summer time in Madarao. I guess Rudolf does save a lot tourists stayed in Madarao who do not want to go too far for food. Pizza is no doubt perfectly Italian taste.

Food is decent but drinks are WAY too overpriced and they insist each person must order a drink. I get it that drinks are the way restaurants making most profit, but 700yen for less than half a can of Cola is just too greedy. *EDIT*: the owner reply saying the Coke is only 300(lunch) and 560(dinner) if you pay in cash is a complete outright lie! Both the paper and digital menu only had one price and it’s 700yen. And the waiters never mentioned any price difference either. Lowered my review by one star for this shameless lie.

As soon as you enter from the snowy outdoors, you are welcomed into a warm, cozy and inviting space where the severs were attentive and kind. Our selection of local sake, margherita pizza, and spinach and egg pizza were very tasty. And the apple dessert pizza was definitely a MUST as it had just the right amount of sweet, tart and cream. But the best part is the friendly and genuine owner who stopped plowing to find us space in his fully booked restaurant. Thank you and we will be back!

Wood fired pizza was mediocre. Wine list was lacking and over priced. Staff were not very friendly. Older style lodge house, bit of interesting paraphernalia, like old Singer sewing machines. Wouldn’t recommend for families with kids. Heard the carbonara is good from another traveler, but didn’t try it ourselves.

We love this place so much that we went there twice in two days. The highlights must be Apple and icecream pizza, teriyaki chicken pizza. All other dishes were great too. Easily one of the best if not the best restaurant on the mountain. Also, they sell fresh apples to takeaway at the door. Great option to have on a mountain with limited access to fresh fruits.

Best pizza in the world! Rudolf's is a quaint family run restaurant with an authentic stone oven and somewhat open kitchen by the bar. The restaurant itself has a really nice warm, cosy atmosphere - perfect after a long day on the slopes.

A lovely restaurant with friendly and prompt staff. The food was tasty and prices reasonable. We had a lovely Christmas dinner no doubt due to the ambient Christmas decor, homely trinkets, lighting, and the laughter and cheer of fellow diners.

Tasty and friendly in a quiet area. Two convenience stores next door. Great gyoza and yakitori followed by each person's choice of ramen (I agree shou ramen was to notch with an egg added). Tasty beer options, I chose the local version of Pilsener. Westerner friendly while remaining totally local.

Nothing beats stunning handmade ramen with the snow falling outside…. Small, friendly and simply the best ramen you will ever eat. A warning - the jumbo size is HUGE!! And you must book….

A delicious and authentic bowl of ramen. We had the standard ramen and miso ramen. Also ordered a side of egg (marinated nicely), fried cartilage (one of the best we’ve had) and the cheese and rice bowl which is a creative yet delicious touch.

It’s a 60 year old ramen place that serves a variety of dishes apart from just ramen. After a whole day skiing, we went for the ramen - we tried three different flavours, shioyu , miso and tomato - each has its distinctive taste and the serving was big with a lot of ingredients. The kitchen took time to cook which we appreciate, and we enjoyed the meal very much.

Very happy with our Saturday dinner meal here. They were in big portions. My Finnish husband is satisfied. We spent for two people a total of ¥4230. This was started by their grandma 🤍

Very tasty warm meals, perfect after a cold day in the snow.

Amazing ramen! It was quite busy tonight, but definitely worth the wait. The gyoza was also super tasty, it tasted home made.

Our best dinner in Akakura Onsen by far. This residential place is very small with only 3 tables so book early. The squid ink udon is fantastic and so are the rest of the small plates (negi toro & apple tempura is good). Slightly off the main street and it was dark and foggy when we walked there... a little scary!

This feast, would have to be one of the best restaurant experience our family has had while travelling in Japan. It felt like we were invited into their home for dinner. Absolutely lovely family owned restaurant. Thank you. Regards Jim san.

Outstanding experience! I will be back. Very cozy dinner and well taken care of. Small dining room family feel. Recommend the squid ink ramen and the tempura apple for sure.

Great Udon place! Family run, local ambience, I felt very welcomed and well taken care of! I highly recommend it!!!

Delicious udon and other sides dishes including fried chicken, tempura apple and edamame. Highly recommend the fresh apple juice too. English menus are available. The atmosphere is cosy. Three shared tables to choose from. Run by a friendly husband and wife team. Great lunch location.

Portions are large and this is a place that needs booking unless you go early (before 630). Elderly couple run it and it has a cosy vibe. Good place to fill up well and will be back to try the other dishes. Tried the Kamzuri (fermented chilli paste) and had the regional flat wheat noodles.

Outstanding place for udon noodles! The atmosphere is super authentic and you can sit on a old fire place. It's a family owned business and its really good food.

This review is for the main dining room, lunch dining and bakery. I look forward to staying here, but it is hard to get a reservation without at least a year planning in advance! The food here is superb, in each of the locations you can get it inside the hotel. Only guests can dine at the main restaurant at night, but their lunches, while expensive, are masterpieces of cooking well worth the price. The cafe-outdoor eatery, again rather pricey, but the food is always delicious. In either location, you have amazing views of the surrounding valleys, mountains, and even Lake Nojiri on clear days. The breads (love the raisin bread here!) and the pastries from the bakery are fresh, flavorful, and you can get them to go. Fair warning, this is a popular destination for people that are not staying at the hotel, so the eateries can get very crowded.

Everyday life - this word expresses what we seek in travel: escaping from it all. There are a lot of people. For Japanese people, who are not good at resting, achieving this depends on how well they can empty their minds. For example, an unobstructed view. Natural beauty on an overwhelming scale. Just looking at it draws you in, and before you know it, you are empty. Isn't it true that everyone wants to have an experience like this? Akakura Kanko Hotel is located at an altitude of about 1,000m, halfway up Mt. Myoko, one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan. It was founded in 1937. When this classic resort was founded, the most important thing was the scenery. Later, the area was designated a national park, so no other buildings were constructed and the magnificent views were exclusive to this hotel. The Myoko Highlands, which change with the seasons, the majestic mountain ranges of Mt. Hakkai and Mt. Madarao, and the blue Lake Nojiri. Travelers who arrive here, exhausted from the day to day life, are soothed by the magnificent scenery and blend right in. The joy of travel, something they've never experienced before, will fill your entire body.

I have been using this hotel over 5 years. They have the best hostilities even among Japan. This hotel has almost 100 years of history. But the room don’t feel old because this hotel has been taken good care of. Every time we check in or check out, there will be someone at the entrance to welcome us or waving goodbye to us. I feel like home. There is welcome drink service until 5pm which service’s alcohol and light snacks with a nice view. We also had fire place during the stay. It was very nice. My kids found there is a family onsen, which we can get an onsen for ourselves! I highly recommend their restaurants. They have western cuisine, French cuisine and Japanese cuisine. I haven’t try their Japanese food yet but their western cuisine is very detailed. They also have the correct desert fork. We have a lot of requests based on our own needs. And this hotel always has some solutions for us! We will come back again.

I greatly enjoyed my stay here. It's pricier than where I would typically stay, but the experience was worth it. The restaurants were amazing. My daughter is vegan, and the chef prepared a 5 course meal just for her. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Many don't speak English, but there were a few who did, and it worked out We were there in September, and it's a quiet location, so plan to spend time relaxing in the hotel or hiking on Mt Myoko. It's a much different experience than busy tokyo shopping. But it was a great place to spend a couple of nights relaxing in the middle of our trip.

Lovely hotel which served great food. The room w estates In was great. Had a private hot spring and the rest of the room was large and finished to a high standard. The communal hot spring was also great. As you can see when the weather was nice the view from the room was wonderful.

Great views and cake set was decent, but service was not to expectations. My daughter did not receive her cocoa and I had to ask for it again, despite being presented with the bill and charged for something we hadn’t received! The coffee was also warm, not hot, and lacking flavour.

A beautiful hotel on the hill top of elevation 1000 meter. It's very popular among skiers during winter season. Many greenery and short routes perfect to walk around the rest of the year. Very good service. You should try the Japanese restaurant. If you like Sake, the Sake sample from Niigata prefecture is a must.

I think it would be great in summer, but in May around GW it was crowded, wet and winter wood.

Path to the back is very nice scene.

Best place for snow sports.

(Translated by Google) The last of the five Togakushi Shrines I visited was the inner shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine. The approach to the shrine is about 2km long and quite strenuous, but once you pass the Akamon gate, you are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere and feel sober! I'm glad I was able to visit! (Original) 戸隠神社五社の最後におじゃました奥社、九頭竜社です。参道が約２kmあり、大変ですが、赤門を過ぎると厳かな雰囲気に包まれて、気が引き締まる思いです！参拝できて良かったです！

(Translated by Google) First visit on August 10, 2025. I only thought of Myoko as a place to ski, but a friend took me there. Even though it was Obon, there were few visitors, so I was able to enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by abundant nature. (Original) 2025/8/10、初来訪。 妙高というとスキーをする場所としか思っていませんでしたが、友達の企画で連れて行ってもらいました。お盆の時期だというのに来客が少なく、豊かな自然の中、ゆったりとした休日を満喫できました。

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place, perfect nature, a very warm recommendation to come and hike there. (Original) מקום יפהפה, טבע מושלם, המלצה חמה מאד לבוא ולטייל שם

(Translated by Google) The highest peak of the Kubiki Sanzan. I climbed from Sasagamine, and although it's quite a distance, about half of it is a well-maintained wooden path, including the environment of the trailhead and trail, the Takayaike Hutte, a fairy-tale mountain hut, and the beautiful scenery of Takayaike and Tengu Garden. , I thought it was an attractive mountain with a beautiful beech forest near the trailhead and a high potential overall. I think this is a mountain that people who are a little used to mountain climbing will love mountains even more. A 500 yen entry fee was collected at the trailhead, but I thought it would be a good idea to compulsorily collect 1000 yen or more for this maintenance. (Original) 頚城（くびき）三山の最高峰。 笹ヶ峰から登りましたが、距離はまあまあありますが半分近くはよく整備された木道で、登山口・登山道の環境含めメルヘンな山小屋の高谷池ヒュッテ、美しい景観が広がる高谷池と天狗の庭、登山口近くの美しいブナの森と、総じてポテンシャル高めの魅力的な山だと思いました。 少し登山に慣れてきた人がもっと山が好きになるお山かなーと思います。 登山口で任意で入山料の500円を徴収していましたが、この整備ぐあいは強制1000円以上徴収してもいいと思いました。

(Translated by Google) I climbed in the latter half of July. It was a very hot day, and the trail with lots of shade and a continuous forest was ideal. The weather was beautiful, needless to say! The views were amazing, and it was a great climb. The walking distance was longer than I expected, and I thought it required a lot of stamina. However, just when you get tired, the best views continue like a reward, at places like Tengu's Garden, so I thought it was a mountain you could keep going without getting discouraged. Takataniike Hut along the way is also a very nice place to rest, with a cafe terrace-style hut. I recommend it to people who enjoy a leisurely dialogue with the scenery and the mountain! (Original) 7月の後半登ってきました。とても暑い日で日陰が多く樹林帯が続く登山道が良かった様に思います。天気は言う事なく大快晴！景色も最高で良い山業となりました。イメージより歩く距離が長く、かなり体力を要すると思いました。ただ天狗の庭など疲れた頃に丁度ご褒美の様に最高の景色が続くので、心が折れず進むことが出来る山だと思いました。途中の高谷池ヒュッテもカフェテラス風に休める場所でとても良い感じです。ゆっくり景色と山との対話を楽しむ方におすすめします！

(Translated by Google) We climbed from the Sasaga Mine trailhead. Departed at 7am and reached the summit at 12pm. The climb was very tough along the way. I recommend climbing in the morning. It seems that clouds are more likely to form in the afternoon. However, the views of Tengu Garden and Takaike Pond along the way were incredibly beautiful, so it felt like it was worth the climb! (Original) 笹ヶ峰登山口から登頂。 7時出発→12時山頂へ。 途中の上りがとっても大変でした。 午前中の登頂がオススメです。午後は雲がかかりやすいみたいです。 ただ途中天狗の庭、高池と景色がめちゃくちゃキレイで、登ってきた甲斐があったなという感じでした！

(Translated by Google) Climbed on September 27, 2024. It took about 4 hours and 15 minutes from Sasagamine to the summit, including a short break. It took 3 hours and 40 minutes from the summit to Sasagamine. The trail is well-maintained and cheap to walk, but it felt longer than Mt. Myoko, which I had climbed before. I was able to enjoy a pleasant hike while enjoying the autumn leaves that were slowly starting to turn ♪ (Original) 2024年9月27日に登りました。笹ヶ峰から山頂迄小休止含めて4時間15分程でした。山頂から笹ヶ峰迄は3時間40分でした。登山道は良く整備されていて歩き安いですが、以前登った妙高山と比べて長く感じました。じわじわ始まっていた紅葉を楽しみながら気持ちの良い山歩きが出来ました♪

(Translated by Google) While it's already scorching hot down below, I climbed Mount Hiuchi, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and one of Japan's 100 Famous Flower Mountains, to see summer finally arrive in this heavy snow region. Mount Hiuchi truly deserves its place in the double 100 list, and it's heavenly. The climb to Mount Hiuchi is tough, but if you admire the alpine plants along the way, you'll come across many spectacular sights, including Takaya Pond, Tengu Garden, and Kurosawa Pond. Judging from the feel of the soil on the hiking trail, it hasn't rained in several days, and the fluffy cottongrass is the softest it's ever been. The colony of Hakusan Kozakura cherry blossoms on the slope just below the summit was particularly spectacular, and it was definitely worth the climb. (Original) 下界では既に猛暑ですが、豪雪地帯でようやく夏が訪れた火打山を見るために、日本百名山・花の百名山の火打山に登りました。火打山はさすがのダブル百名山と思わせるもので天国です。 火打山への登りはきついですが、高山植物を愛でながら登ると高谷池、天狗の庭、黒沢池と見ごたえのある個所にたくさん出会えます。登山道の土の感じからは、ここ数日が雨が降っていらず、ワタスゲのモフモフ感は過去最高です。 なかでも、頂上直下の斜面にハクサンコザクラ様の群落はすばらしく、登った甲斐があったと言うモノです。

(Translated by Google) I love plateau ponds. Perfect for flower lovers. It's a long trail, but it's fun with plenty to see. The view of the Sea of ​​Japan is especially great. There are many boardwalks, so be careful on rainy days. (Original) 高原の池塘好き 花好きに最高 長いコースだけど見どころ多く楽しい 日本海が見えるのが特に良い 木道が多いので雨の日はスリップ注意⚠️

(Translated by Google) [Visited August 17, 2025] We set off first thing in the morning. The weather was perfect, and the reflection of Mt. Hiuchi in Tengu Garden was amazing! We had pudding at Takayaike Hut. We went to Kagehiuchi to see Mt. Yake, but the alpine plants had already withered. [Hiking Route] Sasaga Mine Parking Lot → 2:30 AM → Takayaike Hut → 1:30 AM → Mt. Hiuchi → Kagehiuchi at 12:20 AM [Hiking Course] At first, we walked along the boardwalk, and there were some rocky sections along the way, but the climb from Takayaike Hut onward was relatively easy with a gentle incline. [Parking] Sasaga Mine Parking Lot 1 (30 free cars), Sasaga Mine Parking Lot 2 (50 free cars, restrooms available) (Original) 【2025年8月17日訪問】 朝一で出発、天気も良く天狗の庭への🏞️火打山リフレクションもバッチリで最高！高谷池ヒュッテでプリン🍮をいただく。焼山を見に影火打まで行ったが、高山植物はもう枯れていました。。 【登山ルート】 笹ヶ峰駐車場→2:30→高谷池ヒュッテ→1:30→火打山→0:20影火打 【登山コース】 初めは木道を進み、途中に少し岩を登る箇所もありましたが、高谷池ヒュッテ以降も緩やかな登りで比較的登りやすかったです。 【駐車場】 笹ヶ峰駐車場1(無料30台)、笹ヶ峰駐車場2(無料50台、トイレあり)

The Kougakuru is a ryokan that has a blend of Japanese and Western. We stayed at the end of March so it was quieter. We opted for the Japanese styled room and we had a lovely view of the mountain. There are both western and Japanese dining halls with breakfast served daily in the western dining hall. Buffet spread is a combination of western and Japanese with a cook to order egg and bacon station. There is a very cosy lounge area with a fireplace and board games, reminiscent of common rooms at university. The onsen has both indoor and outdoor area and is open almost around the clock. The onsen waters are really quite good on the skin, and the temperature is quite bearable for a long soak although the outdoor onsen waters are on the colder side. Murayama san, the formidable proprietress herself, is fluent in English and her staff are mostly French or Vietnamese and able to converse in English as well. She is the star of the establishment exuding fiercely protective warmth of a mother. I do hope to return again very soon in the future.

We booked this place without any pre info and we can say that we scored! To start with we came to ski and it was the ideal base for the local Myoko region. Mieko our host was absolutely the best host always helping us even how tired she may of been bless her. We got access to cheaper deals around the mountains with both ski passes and transport. Mieko also sent us to the best places to eat for dinner….The rooms were also good, beds were good, onsen was great, breakfast was exceptional, location was perfect! We met many lovely guests also staying there. I would love to come back someday I hope I can!!

We booked this place at the recommendation of a friend, and we really lucked out. This place has been absolutely fantastic, and SO easy. Mieko is incredible - she organised literally everything for us: from a shuttle to/from the train station, provided all of the information on trains both to/from the airport (even before we had arrived), recommendations for places to eat and things to do, organising a shuttle service to a different ski mountain when the local shuttle ended (end of the season) - she can do it all! The hotel breakfast is fantastic, the staff are lovely and go out of their way to be helpful, the onsen is amazing, the bar area is super comfortable (and has games), and you get discounts at ski mountains and for other activities too. There was nothing not to love. I hope we can come back some day!

This is a comfortable, clean and lovely place. Mieko, the proprietor, couldn’t do enough for us. She was so helpful with booking restaurants and getting us discounts everywhere. Breakfast was a highlight with friendly and welcoming staff. The Onsen was a great way to end a day on the slopes which you could walk to easily. Unforgettable! Highly recommended.

We had an amazing week at Kougakuro hotel in Akakura Onsen. The manager, Meiko, and her staff provided excellent service. So friendly and helpful for us newbies to Japan. The hotel is very well located to ski hire shop (Joey's) and many restaurants. If needed Meiko will arrange restaurant bookings. We had a double western room that was large, clean, very warm and comfortable. Down stairs bar, and lounge were great places to relax after a day skiing. Closest lift on Akakura Onsen field was only a few min walk and a free shuttle to Akakura Kanto was at end of the drive. Food was great and morning breakfasts were a highlight. I hope to be back again some day.

Mieko, the proprietor, as well as the rest of her staff are absolutely awesome. They made us feel so welcome and were responsive to our requests. The rooms are simple and comfortable, well heated and clean.

Stayed for a 3 day weekend for a ski trip. Kogakuro is a family run hotel in the heart of Akakura onsen village with history over 100 years. The hotel is quaint and has a homey feel. The service is great; all staff are welcoming and willing to help you with anything. Location is great either with car or train. The hotel has parking but limited due to the massive snowfall they get. There is a free shuttle bus run by the ski slopes from Myoko-Kogen station. I recommend taking the train (if you're coming from Tokyo) as the Shinkansen trip to Nagano+the local train to Myoko-Kogen is not at all a hassle. Rooms were spacious (10jyo Japanese rooms) and clean. Futons were very warm. Hotel facilities include laundry rooms (which we didn't use), a small library/reading corner, a fire pit/lounge to grab your after ski beer. They have drying rooms for skis and another for boots/skiwear. Changing room/luggage room is available before and after checkout. It's a 5 minute walk to the closest lift which is very convenient. Ask the front desk for a lift pass discount if you haven't already! Food was great- local rice, Tofu specialties and home made nozawana were delicious. Don't forget to try the home made Jam for breakfast! Onsen has a very strong sulphur scent. the water is clear but with large amounts of deposits. Temperature tends to be high but it warms you up like no other after hitting the slopes. Definitely will go back, thank you so much for accommodating us!

No elevators. Is inconvenient to the passengers with luggage

Toilets located inside and outside station. Outside toilet is squatting only.

No elevator

(Translated by Google) I went there when I went on a trip to Nagano Prefecture. 😁I took photos with my child at Misai Station in Nagano City, and then I took photos of the trains and the station, so I wanted to take photos of stations and trains in Niigata Prefecture, so I came here. 😁I enjoyed taking photos of the trains and the inside of the station at a station in a quiet, nice location. 😁 (Original) 長野県ヘ旅行に行った際に行きました。😁長野市の三才駅で子供と写真を撮り次いでに車輛や駅の写真が撮れたので新潟県の駅や電車の写真も撮りたくなり来ました。😁静かな良いロケーションの駅で車輛や駅ナカの写真を撮り堪能しました。😁

(Translated by Google) It's a laid-back local station. Since it was the green season, I didn't feel any inconvenience. There is a luggage ramp next to the stairs. (Original) のんびりとしたローカルな駅です。グリーンシーズンだったので不便さも感じませんでした。階段横に荷物用スロープがあります。

(Translated by Google) Visited in April 2025. 2 sides, 3 lines, single platform and island platform. Station staff permanently stationed. There is a toilet. It is a connecting station between Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Shinano Railway. There are also shops selling souvenirs and restaurants in front of the station. (Original) 2025年4月訪問。 単式ホームと島式ホームの2面3線。駅員常駐。トイレあり。えちごトキメキ鉄道としなの鉄道の接続駅です。 駅前には土産物を売ってる商店や飲食店もありますよ。

(Translated by Google) This station retains traces of the height of the bubble economy. Once bustling with passengers amid the ski boom, it now lies deserted, leaving behind an indescribable sense of emptiness. The remains of the boat-shaped ticket gate, wide staircases, rails, and a steel-framed platform roof create a world reminiscent of a novel or game, embodying the forgotten past of a snowy hometown. Perhaps it could be likened to a time capsule of the bubble era. Passing through this station brings with it a sense of nostalgia, a strange illusion of returning to a hometown or skiing trip in a time unknown to us. Formerly a boundary station between the Niigata and Nagano branches of the Shinetsu Main Line, the two companies are now separated at this station after the company was privatized. The station itself is under the jurisdiction of the Echigo Tokimeki Railway's Prancing Horse Line. There are no direct trains except for special or group trains, so those traveling from Nagano to Niigata, or vice versa, from Naoetsu to Nagano, must transfer here. (Original) バブル絶頂の時代の面影を残した駅。かつてスキーブームで多くの客が降り立ち賑わっていたこの駅も今は閑散としていて、何とも言い難い虚無感に囚われます。舟型の改札跡や、広い階段、レールや鉄骨で組まれた骨組みのホーム屋根など、忘れ去られてしまった雪深いふるさとの過去を具現化した小説の中やゲームの中のような世界を創造しております。バブル期のタイムカプセルとでも例えましょうか。この駅に経つと、どこか懐かしく、知らないはずの知らない時代のふるさとに里帰り、もしくはスキー旅行に来たような不思議な錯覚に堕ちます。かつて信越本線の新潟支社と長野支社を分ける支社境界駅であったこともあり、第三セクター化された現在は、この駅で会社が分かれます。駅自体はえちごトキめき鉄道跳ね馬ラインの管轄駅です。直通列車は臨時や団体を除き無いため長野から新潟方面、もしくはその逆で直江津から長野方面へ向かわれる方はここで乗り換え。

It wasn’t overly crowded, but you’d need your own car to get there, and it was a bit pricey. I’ve been to better snow resorts that are more affordable.

Great powder and nice tree runs. Lift lines were long but it was a holiday weekend. I would go back but prefer a week day.

Beautiful place. We went there to celebrate New Year with my Husband and the powdery white snow really amazed us. It was my first snow and snowboard experience and this place is highly recommended. Hotel staff are nice too, can understand English and the female receptionist is very accommodating to address our room request. Thank you.

Lovely resort with lots for everyone. Amazing snow levels this year!

A bit underwhelming in the beginning.. slow lifts and not many.. but the tree runs are phenomenal on powder days

Great resort. The quality of snow is good, and wide variety of course to choose.

Literally nothing here. No ATMs, extremely limited places to eat or drink and no marts or shops to get any supplies. Very strange little place is its supposed to be for tourists but sucks.

(Translated by Google) Although it was an old-fashioned park, there were various play equipment and the children had fun. It's nice that it's spacious, and the lawn was well-maintained. (Original) 昔ながらの公園でしたが色々遊具があって子供は楽しんでました。 広いのもいいですね、芝生もしっかり管理されてました

(Translated by Google) I visited when the cherry blossoms were starting to bloom. The park has a parking lot and restrooms, and was crowded with families and people out for a walk. I would like to go again when it is in full bloom. (Original) 桜の咲き始めに訪れました。 公園は駐車場やトイレもあり、家族連れやお散歩の方々でにぎわっていました。満開の頃にまた行きたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) It is a park on a small mountain. At the top of the mountain, there is a multi-purpose grass field where you can play in various ways. There are various play equipment, but in late November, the fun is halved as we prepare for winter😞💦 From spring to autumn, it looks like it will be fun to play. (Original) こんもりとした小山の公園です。 山頂には芝生の多目的広場があっていろいろ遊べそう。遊具もいろいろありますが…11月下旬ではさすがに冬支度で楽しさ半減😞💦 春～秋は、楽しく遊べそうです。

(Translated by Google) This is a park that I have loved since I was a child. During the cherry blossom season, locals and food trucks set up shops. It's usually a quiet park, and there's an athletic field downstairs. (Original) 幼い頃からお世話になってる公園。 桜の季節に地元の人やキッチンカーがお店を出す。 普段は静かな公園です、下にはアスレチックとかあります。

(Translated by Google) It's a large park. Some of the playground equipment is a little older, while others are relatively new, and the square has a neatly mowed lawn. This park is said to be famous for its cherry blossoms in early spring, but it's also a great place to take a stroll in the clear autumn air. (Original) 広い公園です。遊具もやや年期が入ったものと比較的新しいものがあり、広場もきちんと刈り込まれた芝生です。春先はサクラの名所とのことですが、秋の澄んだ空気の中で散策するのも丁度良い、おすすめの公園です。

(Translated by Google) I came here to take my dogs for a walk while traveling. On expressways, I try to drop my dogs off at a SA or PA every 1.5 to 2 hours to use the restroom, but on public roads, I take a leisurely 30 to 60 minute walk to a large park like this with free parking. I often find myself in need of help. It's a very well-maintained park, with a large central area with neatly mowed lawns, and I thought it would be a great place to visit in the fall with the contrast of the autumn leaves, fallen leaves, grass, and blue sky. Unfortunately, it started raining halfway through the race, so I wasn't able to do a full lap, so I'd like to come back someday with my dogs. (Original) 旅行中に愛犬達を散歩させるために訪れた。 高速道路では1時間半～2時間ごとにSAやPAで愛犬達を降ろしてトイレを済ませるようにしているが、一般道では駐車場無料のこういった大きな公園に30～60分程のんびりと散歩させるのにお世話になることが多い。 とても良く整備された公園で中央の広いエリアは芝生綺麗に刈られていて、秋に来たら紅葉・落ち葉・芝生・青空のコントラストでとても映える場所だろうなと思った。 残念ながら途中で雨が降り出してしまい1周することは叶わなかったので、またいつか愛犬達と来たい。

(Translated by Google) There are toilets in the parking lot, making this a convenient park for children to play in. The cherry blossoms are sure to be beautiful in spring, and there's a covered rest area so you can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy yourself. There are a lot of insects around in the summer, so insect repellent is a must. The athletic facilities are probably suitable for children up to the early elementary school years. (Original) 駐車場にトイレ完備で、子供を遊ばせるのに便利な公園です。春は桜が綺麗なんだろうなと、屋根のある休憩スペースもあるのでお弁当持ってきても楽しめそう。夏近くだと虫が多いので虫除け必須ですね。アスレチックは小学校低学年までなら楽しめるレベルではないでしょうか。

The curry is good. Ice cream is nice too. The Raman was a bit too soft . But soup based is nice . The service is very good and the woman was very nice and talkative.

Delicious homely food and the owners are so warm and friendly too!

An incredible restaurant run by the most lovely family. Delicious food, good variety and a very funny host. Came here for many dinners as I felt so welcomed and enjoyed it so much

Delicious Food fair prices and super nice and welcoming personal.

The food is traditional and affordable and is served in an authentic restaurant so the atmosphere is great - especially due the friendliness and warm-welcoming of the hostess/owner/cook!

I had chicken and egg with rice - very tastless....also had a ramen that was good but nothing special. Saw others that had tempura that looked really good!

Came here 3 times on our trip. Great time watching sumo wrestling, drinking beer, and feeling welcomed. Will gladly come back next trip.

Kosoba - literally small grain soba that is a rare breed - tastes better when you chew more as subtle aroma of soba arises. A must go place for soba lovers

(Translated by Google) I went there before noon on a Saturday, and it was empty. 0 counter seats, 3 tables, 2 raised areas. I ordered the tempura and coarsely ground ramen (weekends only). It came out in about 10 minutes. The soup was thin, and adding green onions and grated daikon was delicious. ☺️✌️ Personally, I prefer the coarsely ground ramen. (Original) 土曜日の12時前に行きましたが空いてました。 カウンター０テーブル３小上がり２ 天ざる&粗びき(土日限定)を注文｡ 10分程度で出てきました。 つゆは薄めでネギとおろしを入れると美味しかったです☺️✌️ 個人的には粗びきの方が好きでした

(Translated by Google) The name of the restaurant is thought to come from "kosoba," a native variety of soba that has long been cultivated at the foot of Mt. Myoko. ◆I tried the tempura Zaru. Not only was the soba delicious, but the shrimp tempura was plump and the vegetables juicy. It was very tasty. ◆There is parking for about 5 cars on the restaurant premises, and there is also a second parking lot so you can use that if you can't find a spot there. ◆If there is a line, you write your name and number of people on a board at the entrance and wait. ◆It appears that payment is cash only. (Original) 昔から妙高山麗で栽培されていた在来品種の「こそば」が店名の由来と思われます。 ◆天ざるを食べました。 蕎麦が美味しいのはもちろん、天ぷらの海老はプリプリしていて、野菜はジューシー。 とても美味しかったです。 ◆駐車場は店の敷地に5台くらい、第二駐車場もあるので停めれない場合はそちらへ。 ◆並んでいる場合は、入り口にあるボードに名前と人数を記載して待つスタイルです。 ◆支払いは現金のみのようです。

(Translated by Google) My friend, who loves soba, made a reservation in advance and took me here. The restaurant was relaxed and calm, and my expectations were building as I sipped soba tea at the table. Soon the vegetable tempura was placed, followed immediately by the main dish of soba... I couldn't wait any longer and took a bite without adding any sauce... the aroma wafted through my nose. Delicious. I had never had soba noodles that were so fresh, chewy (they say they use "oyamabokuchi" as a binder), and fragrant. I ate it enthusiastically, and finished one bowl. However, my friend, who is as thoughtful as ever, ordered a second bowl, and this time I savored the taste. The hot tempura, covered in a thin batter, was crispy and juicy even after some time had passed. It was very delicious. It was worth driving on the highway to get there. Now I've ordered three bowls of soba noodles, with an extra bowl! 😋 I think he's still too full to eat...💦 I'm looking forward to bringing him back next time. (Original) 蕎麦好きの親友から事前予約で連れて行って頂きました。ゆったり落ち着いた店内、テーブルの蕎麦茶を頂きながら期待が膨らむ。 間もなくして野菜天ぷらが置かれ、直ぐに主役のお蕎麦が... 待ちきれずついつゆを付けずに一口...香りが鼻を抜ける。美味い。こんなにもみずみずしくコシがあり(つなぎに“おやまぼくち”を使用とあります)、香り高い蕎麦は初めて。 無我夢中で食べ、一枚が終わる。しかし、さすが気の利く我が友は二枚目もオーダーしておいてくれて、今度は有難く味わいながら頂きました。 薄い衣を纏った熱々の天ぷらは時間が経ってもサクサクでジューシー。とても美味しかったです。 高速を飛ばして来る価値有りのお店でした。 現在に至っては更に一枚追加でお蕎麦3枚づつを頂いています！😋 まだ胃に入りそうですが...💦 次回にまた連れて来てもらうのが楽しみです。

(Translated by Google) It's been a while since I've had such delicious soba (* 'ᵕ' )☆ It was full as soon as it opened!! It's far from Nagaoka, but I want to come back again! (Original) 久しぶりに、美味し蕎麦に出会えました(* 'ᵕ' )☆OPENと同時に満席！！ 長岡から遠いけどまた来たい

(Translated by Google) Tempura soba noodles, 1,600 yen. The soup is on the sweet side. It goes really well with grated daikon radish. The soba is really tasty. The tempura, served with salt, is also excellent. This is good in a large portion, too. I'll do that next time. It was very tasty. (Original) 天ざる蕎麦1,600円。 つゆは甘めです。大根おろしがとても合います。 そば、凄く美味しいですね。 塩でいただく天ぷらも絶品です。 これは大盛でもいけますね。次回そうします。 大変美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) This soba restaurant, which has been ranked number one in the Michelin Guide Niigata 2020 Special Edition Bib Gourmand and Shukan Bunshun's mail-order soba ranking, uses the local variety "kosoba." It's a must-visit for soba lovers. I arrived just before 1pm on a weekday, but they were just about sold out (I had to wait about 10 minutes). I ordered the Jyoten Zaru Soba (large portion) and Oroshi Soba. The soba was firm and went down smoothly. The broth was a little thick, but not too sweet, making it a perfect match for the soba. The tempura had a nice texture, and the vegetables were delicious. However, it would have been better if it was served hot. This is a soba restaurant I'd like to visit again. (Original) ﾐｼｭﾗﾝｶﾞｲﾄﾞ新潟2020特別版ﾋﾞﾌﾞｸﾞﾙﾏﾝや週刊文春お取寄せ蕎麦ﾗﾝｷﾝｸﾞ1位等獲得をし、在来品種"こそば"を使った蕎麦屋さんです。蕎麦好きには寄りたくなる店です。平日13時前に着きましたが売り切れｷﾞﾘｷﾞﾘでした(10分程待ち)。 上天ざる蕎麦(大盛)、おろし蕎麦を頼みました。 こしがあり喉越しは良いです。つゆも若干濃い目ですが甘くもそれ程なく、蕎麦に合います。 天麩羅も食感が良く、野菜も美味しかったです。ただ、熱々だと良かったのですが。 また、寄りたい蕎麦屋さんです。

Delecious food and great service. Best place to have lunch of you are visiting Shinano.

Simple Japanese family food. Very affordable and huge portions. We enjoy going here for family dinners or easy solo lunches.

One of the best batter on a tonkatsu I've had! Soft, crunchy but not oily all at the same time! Good value as well. Friend had the tempura udon and loved it. Japanese menu only and staff don't speak English.

Very nice.

(Translated by Google) *I was really impressed by how delicious it was and the cost performance was great, but I heard that it will be closing around the end of August. I'm so sad to know that...😭※ I came here because I wanted to fill my stomach on the way back from the visitor center. I arrived around 5:30pm and was the only customer. After much consideration, I received the mixed fries set meal. I was so shocked when the menu I ordered came out that I forgot to take a picture of it all. I was surprised that it looked so delicious (lol) The fried chicken was thick, juicy, and surprisingly tender. Both the croquettes and fried fish were freshly fried and crispy, and were so well-done that it was a waste to add sauce or anything like that. I think this is a great cost performance for 900 yen. The macaroni salad next to the salad and the lemon and mustard were neatly arranged, and I could tell from the appearance that they had been carefully arranged. Both the small bowls and pickles are very delicious. You order by filling out the slip at each seat (I forgot to write it and had the host write it for me lol) Since the restaurant is run by the owner alone, it may take some time to serve the food when it's busy. Therefore, we recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to spare. Also, the owner was really cute and kind...(lol) In addition to table seats, there are also raised seats, so even if you are bringing your children with you, you can enjoy your meal with peace of mind. (Original) ※めっちゃ美味しくてコスパも素晴らしくて感動したのですが、8月末ぐらいで閉業されちゃうそうです。それを知ってすごく悲しい…😭※ ビジターセンターの帰りにガッツリお腹を満たしたいと思い伺いました。17時半頃に到着してお客さんは私一人でした。 悩みに悩んでミックスフライ定食を頂きました。注文したメニューが出てきた時の衝撃がデカすぎて全体的写真を撮るのを忘れました。それぐらい美味しそうでびっくり（笑） チキンフライは分厚くてジューシーでびっくりするほど柔らかい。コロッケも魚のフライも揚げたてサクサクで、ソースなどを付けるのがもったいないぐらい完成度の高い揚げ物でした。これで900円は素晴らしいコスパだと思います。 サラダの隣のマカロニサラダや、レモン・からしが綺麗に盛られていて見た目からも丁寧に盛り付けをされているのが伝わってきました。小鉢も漬物もどれをとってもすごく美味しいです。 オーダーは各席の伝票に自分で記入するスタイルです（私は書くの忘れてご主人に書いてもらっちゃいました笑） ご主人おひとりで営まれているお店なので、混雑時は提供に時間がかかることがあるそうです。なので、時間に余裕を持っての来店がおすすめ。あと、店主さんめちゃめちゃ可愛らしくて優しい方でした…（笑） テーブル席の他に小上がり席もあるのでお子さん連れでも安心してお食事ができそうです。

(Translated by Google) Snowy mountain season in January. I was planning to eat dinner in the Myoko area, but unless I made a reservation, I couldn't find it. In such a situation, when I called them, they responded pleasantly and said, ``We're fine now, but there might be some customers coming, so we might have to keep you waiting for a while.Is that okay?'' A shop along the national highway. The parking lot is spacious and well maintained. Currently, it seems like the owner is running around alone, but it seems that it was originally run by his deceased parents. Her words and actions are so cute. You can tell that he has a very nice personality. When I talked to a friend who used to work in Nagano, he knew about it and said, ``The husband is cute.'' If I'm in the area, I'd like to visit again and feel happy. This is a casual set meal restaurant. Thank you for the meal. (Original) １月の雪山シーズン。妙高エリアで晩御飯食べようと思っていたんだけど、予約しないとなかなかご飯にありつけず。そんな中で、電話をかけると「今は大丈夫だけどお客さん来るかもしれないからその時は少しお待たせしちゃうかもだけど良いですか？」と気持ち良く対応して頂きました。国道沿いのお店。駐車場が広く手入れもしっかりされてる。現在、ご主人お一人ぱたぱた走り回ってる感じですが、元々は亡くなられたご両親と経営されていたようです。発言や行動が見ていて可愛らしくて。とても良い人柄が伝わってきます。以前、長野勤務していた友人に話をするとやはり知っていて、「ご主人可愛い」ってことになりました。近くに行ったらまた伺って、幸せな気持ちに浸りたいです。カジュアルな感じの定食屋さんです。ご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) Daily set meals are cheap. The restaurant has seven table seats and three raised seats. A shop selected by maniacs as it carries the comic Munakata Professor Iskoroku. The food feels homely. Payment is by cash only. (Original) 日替わり定食が安いです。 店内はテーブル席7つと小上がり席3つ。 コミックの宗像教授異考録が置いてあるというマニアックな選定のお店。 料理は家庭的な感じですね。 支払いは現金のみです。

(Translated by Google) This is my second visit in May 2025 after a few years. Last time, I climbed the castle in the rain. I only went to the main castle and came back, so this time I was glad to be able to take my time to look around. The castle ruins are near the top of the mountain, so it's almost like a hike. I got a map at the information center and started climbing from the east climbing path. On the way, I saw a double moat (a Yayoi period ruin. The moat was filled in and I couldn't really see it), then I visited the east Ichinomaru → Sannomaru → Well → Toriguchi Kuruwa. It seems that if you climb from the main path, the south climbing path, you will join here. After that, I visited the Ninomaru → Honmaru → Yonekura, and returned to the information center via the north climbing path. The tour took about an hour. The castle ruins are the remains of the kuruwa and a deep moat, but it feels like a castle for enthusiasts and experts. You can get a map to walk around, but it would be nice if you could also get a map of the castle's layout. (Original) 2025年5月、数年振り２度目の訪問。 前回は雨の中での登城。本丸まで行って戻るだけだったので今回はゆっくり見学出来て良かった。 城の遺構は山上付近にあるのでほぼハイキングのような形になります。 案内所で地図をもらい、東登城道から登りました。途中、二重環濠(なんと弥生時代の遺跡。それらしい堀は埋まっていてよくわからなかったですが)を見た後、東一の丸→三の丸→井戸→虎口曲輪と見学。大手道である南登城口から登るとここで合流するようです。 その後、二の丸→本丸→米倉と見学して北登城道を経由して案内所まで戻りました。見学時間は1時間ほど。 城の遺構は曲輪跡と深い堀切ですが、マニア向け、玄人向けの城といった感じです。 散策する際の地図はもらえますが、城の縄張図もできれば欲しいところです。

(Translated by Google) It's a good idea to get an explanation at the general information desk before climbing the castle. You can also get the "100 Famous Castles" stamp here. As well as the ruins of Samegao Castle, there is also the Hita ruins, so I was personally quite satisfied to be able to visit both the Yayoi and Sengoku periods. There are two large moats on the way up the castle, and there are some ups and downs so you need to be careful where you step, but it takes about an hour round trip. The view of Myoko city from the main citadel was also great. It's a good idea to take some precautions against bears just in case. (Original) 登城する前に総合案内所で説明を受けた方がいいと思います。続１００名城スタンプもここにあります。 鮫ヶ尾城跡だけでなく斐太遺跡もあるので、弥生と戦国の両方を巡れて個人的には結構満足出来ました。 登城中大堀切が2箇所くらいあり、アップダウンもあったりで足元注意の箇所がありますが、往復で約１時間くらいかかります。 本丸から見た妙高市内の眺望も良かったです。 念の為にクマ対策もした方が良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) First, go to the reception desk where a friendly woman is. Even if you are alone, she will carefully show you the route to the castle ruins on the mountaintop, so you can enjoy both the ruins and the old castle. The materials and exhibits on hand were interesting, so I stayed for a long time. I'm sorry for telling you so much when you were busy. The surrounding Kannondaira burial mounds (keyhole-shaped tumuli) and other sites are well-maintained. Be careful not to miss the small sign at the Tatenouchi Castle ruins. If you are planning to spend the night in your car at Arai Roadside Station in the summer, head to Arai Takadokoyama Forest Park. It's cool because you'll gain altitude, and the campsite is well-maintained. Then, from the parking lot at the back, take a walk to Torisaka Castle ruins. If you are a Jomon to Sengoku period enthusiast who is not interested in general tourist spots, it is recommended that you do some research beforehand. There is so much to see between Myoko and Joetsu that you can't see everything even in three days. (Original) 先ずは、親切な女性の居る受付へ。 一人でも丁寧に山頂城趾へのルートを教えてくれて遺跡と古城とまとめて楽しめる。 常備してある資料や展示品も面白くて長時間お邪魔しました、忙しい処を色々教えてくれてごめんなさい。 周辺の観音平古墳群（前方後円墳）等、どこも手入れが行き届いている。 立ノ内館跡は、小さな看板見落としに注意。 夏の時期、道の駅新井で車中泊をするなら、新井高床山森林公園へ。標高を稼げるので涼しいし、キャンプ場も綺麗に整備されている。 そして奥の駐車場から、鳥坂城趾へ散策に。 一般観光地には興味のない縄文〜戦国マニアなら事前学習を是非。妙高⇒上越間は見るとこだらけで３日かけても回り切れない。

(Translated by Google) On March 27, 2025, I climbed the castle from the Hita Rekishi no Sato side. There was nearly 1 meter of remaining snow in some deep places, so it seemed possible to go up, but there was a section where I had to traverse through the remaining snow, so it felt quite dangerous and I retreated just below the main castle. It seems possible to walk the route on the shrine side. Hojo Saburo started the Otate Rebellion and died here. As this is a place where major historical events took place, I came here after climbing Kasugayama Castle, but I plan to climb the castle again someday. (Original) 2025.3.27斐太歴史の里側から登城しました。 深い場所で1m近くの残雪があり、行けなくは無さそうでしたが残雪トラバース区間があり中々危険を感じ本丸直下にて撤退しました。 神社側のルートは歩けるそうです。 北条三郎が御館の乱を起こしこの地で散りました。 大きな歴史が動いた地でもあるので、春日山城登城後に来てみましたがまたいつか再登城しようと思います。

(Translated by Google) Sequel 100 famous castles No.133 25.03 Visit I visited by car at the end of March, parked in the free parking lot of Hito Historical Village, and visited the comprehensive guidebook, but I was told that it would be closed until the end of March. The person who happened to be preparing for the opening kindly provided me with a pamphlet and an explanation of the climbing route, and told me that there was still quite a bit of snow near the top. I attempted the only eastern mountain trail that I could climb, but the snow was deeper than I expected and I had only light mountain climbing equipment at the time, so I gave up halfway through. Stamps for the 100 Famous Castles will be available at the front desk of the nearby hot spring facility Kawaratei until the end of March, and we also enjoyed the hot springs there. (History) It is not known in detail when Samegao Castle was built, but during the Otate Rebellion that occurred after Kenshin's death, the castle lord Munechika Horie sided with Kagetora Uesugi, and after the fall of Otate Castle, Kagetora's family home was Kagetora was welcomed into this castle, which was the only escape route to the Kanto region, the headquarters of the Hojo family, but in response to Kagekatsu's side, Akimoto Yasuda, trying to change sides, he set fire to the Ninomaru and left the castle. Kagetora is also famous as the scene of a tragic incident in which he committed suicide with his wife and child in 1579. (Original) 続100名城No.133 25.03 訪問 3月終わりに車で訪問、斐太歴史の里の無料の駐車場に止めて総合案内書に訪れますが、3月末まで休館とのこと。たまたま開館準備をしていた方が親切にパンフレットと登山ルートの説明をしてくださり、頂上付近はまだ雪がかなり残っていることを教えてくれました。唯一登れる東登山道にチャレンジしましたが、思ったよりも雪が深く、当時は軽い登山程度の装備だったため途中で断念。 続100名城のスタンプは、3月末までは、近くの温泉施設かわら亭のフロント設置してあり、温泉も楽しませていただきました。 （歴史）鮫ヶ尾城の築城時期は詳しくわかっていませんが、謙信死後に起きた御館の乱では、城主である堀江宗親は上杉景虎に味方し、御館落城後、景虎の実家である北条家の本拠の関東への唯一の逃げ道となるこの城へ景虎を迎え入れましたが、景勝方の安田顕元の寝返り工作に応じ、二の丸に火を放ち城を去ります。景虎は、天正7年（1579年）、妻子と共に自刃した悲劇の舞台としても有名です。

(Translated by Google) After the death of Uesugi Kenshin, the Otate War broke out in 1579, when Kagetora tried to flee from the fallen Otate to his brother Ujimasa's Odawara Castle, but he ended up at Samegao Castle, where Kagetora committed suicide. It is a nationally designated ruin, and there is a free parking lot with an information board, and there are information boards and pamphlets at the general information center. There are three ways to get to the castle: the East Climbing Road, the North Climbing Road, and the South Climbing Road (Oteguchi), and I used the East Climbing Road, which is close to the parking lot and has moats and enclosures along the way. After crossing several moats, you will reach the East Ichinomaru, and in the center is the Honmaru, which has a view of the castle mountain at an altitude of 186m, and between the moats are the rice storehouse, the West Climbing Road, the Second Climbing Road, the Third Climbing Road, a tiger's mouth, and the remains of a well. Looking at the local territory map, it appears that there are numerous baileys and moats along the ridge, classified into North, South, and East ruins groups. I was finally able to visit the castle famous for the Otate Rebellion. On the way up the east castle path you can also see the Hita ruins (ancient pit dwellings and moats). (Original) 上杉謙信没後の景勝、景虎の跡目争い「御館の乱」で天正７年(1579年)、景虎は陥落した御館から兄氏政の小田原城に逃亡しようとし鮫ケ尾城へたどりついたが鮫ケ尾城主堀江氏も景勝側になり景虎が自刃した城で有名。 国指定遺跡で案内板のある無料駐車場あり、総合案内所に案内板、パンフレットあります。 城へは東登城道、北登城道、南登城道（大手口）があり駐車場から近く、登城道沿いに堀切、曲輪などある東登城道を利用しました。 堀切をいくつか越えて東一ノ丸、中心部は標高186m城山に眺望のある本丸、堀切はさんで米蔵、西ノ丸 二ノ丸、三ノ丸、虎口、井戸跡あります。 現地縄張り図を見ると尾根筋に北、南、東遺跡群に分類された多数の曲輪群、堀切があるようです。 御館の乱で有名な城にやっと訪問できました。 東登城道の上り途中に斐太遺跡群（古代竪穴、環濠）も見れます。

(Translated by Google) It takes about an hour to go around the castle. There are remains of impressive moats and other structures remaining! (Original) ぐるっと一周して１時間位の登城になります。 見事な堀切等の遺構が残っています!

Ruins of the tombs during the Kofun period. There is no English explanation for the exhibits here. I don't recommend to visit here if you are not good at japanese history . Yes no staff nor no toilet here But if you come here in flower season ( Katakuri in Japanese, Dogtooth violet) It not so bad

(Translated by Google) Today we conducted a silver wheel reconnaissance in the clear skies of Japan. The scouting area is the Hida Historical Village, at the foot of the Minamiha Mountains in the western Kubiki Plain, where Hita Shrine is the center, as well as a group of ancient tombs, a moat village from the Yayoi period, and Samegao Castle, Yamashiro during the Sengoku period. Initially, we headed for the Kannondaira Tumulus Group on the north side. There were many small circular tombs in the oak forest on the tongue-shaped plateau, and two keyhole-shaped tombs were located on the top of the hill. From the Yamataikoku period to the Kofun period, there was probably a powerful force in the country of Etsu. In the history of Wei and Wajinden, there is a country to the east across the sea from Kyushu, and it is said that all of them were Wataneya, and this place is also one of those countries. (Original) 本日も快晴の日本晴れの中、銀輪偵察を実施。偵察地域は、斐田神社を中心に、古墳群や弥生時代の環壕集落、戦国の山城鮫ヶ尾城のある頸城平野西部の南葉山系の麓、斐田歴史の里。 当初は、その北側、観音平古墳群へ。舌状台地のくぬぎ林の中に、多数の小型の円墳が有り、丘の頂上には二基の前方後円墳が有りました。邪馬台国時代から古墳時代にかけて、越の国の有力な勢力が有ったのだろう。魏史倭人伝に、九州から海をわたり東に国があり、皆倭種也とあるが、この地もその国の１つか。

(Translated by Google) The katakuri on one side was beautiful. You can tell that the locals take great care of it. (Original) 一面のカタクリが綺麗でした。地元の方が大切にお手入れしてることが伝わってきます。

(Translated by Google) This is a group of ancient tombs that is not well known. This is not a tourist spot, so please be quiet. (Original) あまり知られていない古墳群です。観光地ではありませんので、お静かに。

(Translated by Google) It's a quiet place. (Original) 静かな場所です。

(Translated by Google) I enjoyed the wild katakuri. (Original) 自生のカタクリを楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) Before climbing Samegao Castle, I stopped by to pray for a safe journey, and it was a very historic shrine with a solemn atmosphere. However, the water faucet in the washbasin was a bit disappointing. I wonder if this is also due to the influence of Corona. I also stopped by Karita Shrine, which is located within the shrine grounds, and saw some interesting things, so I also tried to touch them a lot. (Original) 鮫ヶ尾城の登城前に旅の安全を祈りに立ち寄りましたが、とても歴史のある神社で厳かな雰囲気がありました。 ただ手水鉢の水道の蛇口はちょっと残念な感じでした。これもコロナの影響なのでしょうかね。 境内にある雁田神社にも寄ってみましたら、面白いものが見れましたし、しっかり触ってきました。

(Translated by Google) Okuninushi no Mikoto, Sumiha Yaeji Daishu no Mikoto, Takeminakata no Mikoto Engishikichi Hijosha Founded in 2010 The chief priest of Aiden was called Yashiro Daimyojin and was enshrined upstream of the Yashiro River. In the second year of Tensho, Kenshin was enshrined here. Although the date of the transfer and enshrinement of Suwa Daimyojin is unknown, there seems to be a shrine at the top of Mt. Minamihayama. There is also Ganida Shrine, which is a Setsusha shrine. The shrine temple in Teramachi was originally the shrine temple of this shrine, but it is said that it was moved during the Edo period. There is a parking lot in front of the shrine office, but if you park at the free parking lot at Hita Historical Village, you can easily get to the shrine. We responded to the request at the shrine office next to the torii gate. (Original) 大国主命 積羽八重事代主命 建御名方命 延喜式内 比定社 大同ニ年創建 相殿の事代主命は矢代大明神と呼ばれ矢代川上流に鎮座していたが 天正二年、謙信公が遷座合祀。 諏訪大明神遷座合祀時期は不明なからも南葉山頂上に祠があるようです。 こちらにも摂末社で雁田神社があります。 寺町の神宮寺は元々この社の神宮寺であったが江戸期に移転したとある。 社務所前に駐車場がありますが、斐太歴史の里の無料駐車場に停めると拝殿まで楽に行けます。 鳥居横の社務所にて対応していただきました。

(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful shrine with a sense of divine precinct. A special slope has been set up so that people in wheelchairs can also visit the shrine. You can get a goshuin stamp at the shrine office. If you open the sliding door at the entrance and call out to them, a very elegant woman will take care of you. There is a parking lot for worshipers in front of the shrine office. (Original) 神域感のある素晴らしい神社です。 車椅子の方も参拝出来る様に専用のスロープが設置されておりました。 御朱印は社務所でいただく事ができます、玄関引き戸を開け声をかけると大変品の良い女性の方が対応してくれます。 社務所前が参拝者の駐車場になっています。

(Translated by Google) After receiving the goshuin, I was also given rice that had been purified. As expected from Yonedokoro. I thought I'd try climbing it since it's the entrance to Samegao Castle, but there was so much snow that I gave up. (Original) 御朱印をいただいたらお祓い済のお米もいただいた。さすが米所。 鮫ヶ尾城の入り口なので登ってみようと思ったけども、雪が多く断念。

(Translated by Google) According to documents, it is an old shrine with a long history, and is even mentioned in the Engishiki, which was compiled during the Heian period. The main shrine is located at the top of two long, steep stone steps. The goshuin is a calligraphy written by the chief priest's wife, but the seal above is affixed by the worshipers themselves. You can have a valuable experience. About 10 minutes by car from Roadside Station Arai. (Original) 資料によると、平安時代に編纂された「延喜式」にも記される由緒正しい古社。長い急な石段を二つ登った先に本殿があります。 御朱印は宮司の奥様の書ですが、上の印は参拝者が自ら押します。貴重な体験ができます。 道の駅あらいから車で10分ほど。

(Translated by Google) Ginrin Reconnaissance Report 2, Hita Shrine and Hida Ruins. It is a large-scale highland moat settlement from the Yayoi period, with a total of over 100 pit dwellings and about 1 km of trenches dug, and seems to have been a village under military tension during the Great War in Wakoku around the Himiko era. is. The main deity of Hita Shrine is Okuninushi no Mikoto, and I believe that the power at the Hita ruins is from the Izumo clan. The place names, Hida and Hida, each consisting of one syllable and one kanji, give a sense of ancient times. (Original) 銀輪偵察第２報、斐田神社と斐田遺蹟。弥生時代の大規模な高地性環壕集落であり、全体で百数十個の竪穴住居と約１キロの壕が掘られており、卑弥呼の頃の倭国の大乱の軍事的緊張下の集落らしいです。斐田神社は大国主命を主祭神されており、斐田遺跡の勢力は、出雲系だと思います。ひだ、斐田という１音１漢字の当て字的地名が、古代を感じさせてくれます。

(Translated by Google) When you go up the stairs from the entrance torii gate and see the shrine, you can feel the surrounding atmosphere that makes you think, ``This is a sacred place.'' I went around the main hall and saw the shrine. In the precincts, there are "Ganda Shrine", "Inari Shrine" and other small shrines. When I went to pray at "Karita Shrine", I saw "rain frogs" jumping at my feet 🐸 🐸A frog welcomes you🐸 On the way back, I visited Inari Shrine and went to the shrine office to get a stamp. I should have asked at the shrine office what kind of god was enshrined at the small shrine next to "Ganida Shrine"🤔 (Original) 入口の鳥居から階段を上がり拝殿が見える頃は周辺の雰囲気に『神聖な所なんだな』と思わせる空気が感じられます。 本殿へ回って神社の姿を拝見。境内には「雁田神社」「稲荷神社」や小さな社が祀られて居ます。 「雁田神社」へお参りに行くと「雨蛙」が足元で跳ねて居ました🐸 🐸蛙のお出迎えですね🐸 戻りに「稲荷神社」を参拝して社務所へ御朱印を頂きに伺いました。 社務所で「雁田神社」の側に祀られて居た小さな社は何の神様を祀っているか、聞いてみれば良かった🤔