We enjoyed this shrine very much, tranquilly located on the edge of a forest and seemingly in harmony with the grand, towering trees that surround it. It is hard to appreciate Shinto shrines if you are not Japanese, or don't have a cultural and aesthetic understanding of their meaning, architecture and significance. But this one is just naturally attractive even if, like us, you have little understanding of what you are looking at. So much beautiful wood in the construction, and a pleasing absence of the signage that seems ubiquitous at many such places and that so badly mars the aesthetics. Easy to get to by car, with free parking available nearby. Not sure how to go about getting here by public transport.

It was a very nice shrine with very good vibes.

This was a huge complex. I liked how everyone was dressed in traditional clothes and taking care of the site. It was cool to see a blessing being performed for safe travels for a truck driver and his companion. I was able to get the shrine stamps here. Everything was so well kept. I liked the sumo shrines that where as well which was cool. After visiting here I ate some nice jelly like noodles at a nearby shop which was perfect for the very hot day.

This is the biggest of the four Suwa Taisha shrines. Lmts of interesting buildings and stuff. I enjoyed much here. The main god is famous for Sumo wrestling.

I visited in late January. One one hand it appears run-down—some structures were off-limits due to renovation, but on the other, it just feels really ancient. I did a little bit of research on this place prior to visiting (as we should, to appreciate the place more), and I knew this shrine is very culturally significant and one of the main ones in the country. It’s considered a power spot by many, but the only power I felt was the cold fingers of winter tucking themselves down behind my neck. It was cold. This shrine is one of the Suwa shrines that house the sacred logs that some brave, brave people ride down a mountainside during a festival that’s held every 6 years or so. I forget the name. I’m writing this on my phone half-dizzy after a strenuous hike.

This area has many beautiful shrines. The Shrines are all next to the mountains, so you feel connected to nature. It is a really peaceful here.

Suwa Grand Shrine (Japanese: 諏訪大社 Hepburn: Suwa taisha), historically also known as Suwa Shrine (諏訪神社 Suwa Jinja) or Suwa Daimyōjin (諏訪大明神), is a Shinto shrine in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is considered to be one of the oldest shrines in existence, being implied by the Nihon Shoki to already stand in the late 7th century. It certainly carries a pride of place and there are thousand year old trees around the shrine. Set in a peaceful tranquil forest. A Shinto ceremony was held as we passed by for a large Japanese company and its staff.

Its beautiful and peaceful, i recommend going with a guide or reading the brochures to learn about the history and traditions!

I just visited on the way to the floating mud boat nearby. It's not much here unless you're into religious places. For some stupid reason Google Maps only showed this place and not the larger one on the other side of the mud boat place 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

You can see 4 pillars only here

The spiritual heart of Suwa Suwa Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest sanctuaries. Nobody knows exactly how old it is, but it was first mentioned in Japanese literature in the 7th century. It is made up of four complexes, the two upper shrines of Maemiya and Honmiya on the Southern side of Lake Suwa, and the two lower shrines of Akimiya and Harumiya on the Northern side. Maemiya is considered to be the oldest among Suwa Taisha shrines and it shows in the unorthodox layout of the buildings which form the shrine’s precincts. Unlike more recent sanctuaries, Maemiya merges with the surrounding nature and it is virtually impossible to tell where the shrine begins and where it ends. The premises of the hall of worship, like all Suwa Taisha shrines, are marked by four gigantic pillars. These are erected once every 7 years during the primeval festival of Onbashira, when the locals drag big trees down the Yatsugatake Mountains by manpower alone and ride them in a ritual performance where many put their lives on the line. Maemiya is the only complex where you can approach all four pillars. Before leaving the hall of worship, don’t forget to turn around and get a good look at the beautiful scenery of the Yatsugatake Mountains. The best way to reach Maemiya is from JR Chino station. You can take a taxi (10min), walk (40min) or rent a bike (15min) and explore the surroundings. Honmiya is just 15min away on foot and on the way there you can stop by Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum.

It is said that Kamisha Maemiya is the first place where gods started to live in the Suwa area. Noted on my wonder-tips site.

Pleasant and peaceful. You'll feel one with nature.

Unique and interesting

The museum itself is small, just one room for the big pieces, but many are remarkable. They have what they proclaim is the world's biggest crystal ball and it looks likely true. Beautiful glass sphere. Other small pieces are around hallways etc. The gift shop is big with glass items and some food, and several craft rooms come off it. We made a candle, where you use coloured sand and little pretty glass ornaments to make a scene in a glass jar, and wait for one hour for them to pour very clear wax into it. It is not cheap, every little ornament is 440yen, plus the cost of the jar etc. is 2500 to 3500 yen. My daughter also made a glass stamp that she drew and they used a machine to sand blast away what she didn't draw. Pretty cool. Also an ice cream stand is there, nice maple caramel ice cream. And a bakery/restaurant we didn't try.

This is a place that is all about glass; art glass to be more specific. In addition to what I think has to be the world's biggest shop devoted to art glass (both made by the artists who work here and others), there is a glass blowing area, and a space that allows anyone to take a class in using gas burners to make colorful glass beads. Unless you buy something or take a class, anyone is free to roam around the shop and watch the artists making beautiful glass items. There is also a small Art Nouveau glass museum which has some very fine items in display, but there is an entrance fee.

Wide range of glass products in the shop. I spent 30 min and visit carefully and at the end, bought 2 glass cups and ear rings as souvenir there. Would recommend if one likes to buy some quality glass stuff and doesn't care price too much.

Small glass museum with some very nice items for sale at reasonable prices.

Lovely glass museum on the shores of lake suwa with a restaurant and gift shop. No English signs, had to translate with my phone. Spent about 30 minutes and enjoyed the hanabi painting exhibition as the shows have all been cancelled due to COVID. We enjoyed seeing how creative the artists can be with glass

Museum doesn't have glass art, but shop does.

Small place. ¥500 entrance fee if you are traveling with a group. If not entrance fee is ¥600. Lots of incredible art work made out of glass. Also you can buy souvenirs from the shop downstairs. But expensive though

The most underrated castle with the super unique design among all Japanese castles. Even though it’s the rebuild one, it looks totally authentic and a museum inside is informative and interesting. Outside garden looks a bit wild compare to popular Japanese gardens, but there is totally an own beauty in this. The big advantage of this place it has totally no people and absolutely quiet. So if you tired of crowds of tourists, you will definitely catch a zen of real Japan in a quiet Takashima castle’s garden.

The cutest castle i have ever seen here in Japan. It is small but i like the design so much. It resembles the garden view and the mini lake that surrounds it. So cool actually

Currently (16/04) the cherryblossoms are in full bloom so definitely worth to go now/within the next week! If the sky is clear you can see Fuji from the top of the castle which is also cool!

From a distance it looks cute, but didn't know it was not orginal but rebuilt in concrete. Didn't know until paid to go inside. You just climb a big staircase. Could see Mount Fiji just in the distance on a clear day. The gardens were pretty in the fall.

Small castle relative to the size of the grounds, but overall a very wonderful experience. Had a wonderful time walking around the grounds. Cherry blossoms made it even more beautiful.

Nice day trip to see this 16th century castle in the middle of the city. We could see Mt. Fuji in the distance and even during winter, it was still nice to see the castle minus the crowds. Ducks, pigeons, hawks and even a kingfisher were at the grounds. Unlike the Matsumoto Castle, the renovated stairs inside here are not scary to step on. I just wish we could take photos of everything. Some areas were restricted. I want to come back and see the crazy festivals!

Nice castle park and garden. Friendly staff and inside is a small museum with a nice view of the area. Don't for get the ink stamp and gojoin!

Wonderful place. Cozy bathhouse where you can eat and relax (large hall). Don't forget to take small money (coins) with you to pay for lockers, hair dryer, massage chair. Parking is near by.

Highly unique onsen, you won't find this experience anywhere else in Japan. Good simple bathhouse with a long history in a Western style, the bath I used was carved marble with loose stones on the bottom that felt good on my feet. The bath has beautiful art nouveau glasswork. Very interesting historic bathhouse!

Fantastic experience at the Onsen. Greeted at the door by an English speaking member of staff when we looked confused at the booking vending ticket system. Great facilities and excellent first Onsen experience!

Superior accomodations. Food is Outstanding. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with an open air bath in room. A little expensive, but totally worth the experience.

We were looking for an onsen, so we came to look at this place. We don't speak much Japanese, so I used Google translate on my phone to translate the sign with the prices. The receptionist came out from behind her desk and asked if we were here to use the onsen. We said maybe (we didn't know the price yet). She said that if we don't use the onsen we can't come in. I realised that maybe she had thought I was taking a photo of the entrance foyer when I translated the prices. I still had google translate open, so I showed her what I had been doing. She started yelling at me for translating her sign! We told her that we had intended to use the onsen, but she was being so rude that we would now leave, which made her happy. We left feeling discriminated against for not being fluent in Japanese. We have been trying hard to learn, and speak it better than many foreigners, but experiences like this make us lose the will to even try. Foreigners, beware. Better to go somewhere less racist.

A little bit of refreshing to see a different kind of architecture in Japan. 👼🏼

It's a hot spring ( osen), and I have listened a story that 1000 persons can use it at the same time. But I think it's quite small for so many people to come into . And it is not have lots of tasty food, either.

We didn't know where to go on our way to Mt Fuji and this was a nice discovery. We walked the whole 16km around the lake. I think it was a favourite spot for locals to spend their Sunday (sunny) day.

A lake side park that you can rent a bike to go around the lake for 16 km. OR A place that you can also rent a cannu or ride a boat around the lake. It also have a small hot water Onsen .that you can relex and just put you feet in for free.But becarefull.water was very hot.For me the best time to walk around the park is before sunset.since it have very good view of Sunset.A Free parking also provide.beside the park

Not too many staff you can do , but that's the main reason , it is a very good place to relax and smell fresh air without any distraction or just talk to your friends while having a cup of tea with the beautiful view of the lake , not mentioning that you can have a very nice photoshoots in that place with too many poses that you can imagine, if you are going to nagano or Matsumoto , don't miss visiting this place , it's worth it , it is 5 minutes walking from JR Kami-suwa station.

Suwa Lakeside Park @ Suwa 🇯🇵 – Relaxing Family Walk After Dinner 🌿👣 We visited Suwa Lakeside Park in early April during a family trip. Although the cherry blossoms hadn’t bloomed yet, it was still a peaceful and scenic spot for a relaxing walk after dinner. The path runs along the main road, making it easy to stroll while enjoying the calm lake view. There are open areas, benches, and a playground, perfect for families to unwind. It’s within walking distance to our ryokan, which made it a convenient and refreshing way to end the day.

Incredibly beautiful and calm place, enjoyed my time chilling at dawn after my bike ride ~

Great place to watch the fireworks or to have a stroll and do some bird watching by the lakeside.

The Suwa lake as well as the area around it (including the Lakeside Park) is very beautiful in respects of nature: one can see many different species of birds, take a relaxing walk around the lake (3-4 hours), or just enjoy sitting quietly in the grass, feeling the fresh breeze from the lake (which the people living in Suwa also call "Suwa no umi", "the sea / ocean of Suwa"). Its also very recommendable to drink a coffee in one of the cafés or restaurants around the lake - some of them have walls of glass on the second level, enabling the customers to enjoy a nice view on the Suwa lake with the mountain panorama in the background. In summer one can watch fireworks over the lake. All in all it is a very romantic and beautiful place.

To get there, we took an hr via Bullet, 2hr scenic 'regular' train...once there, prepare to walk on flat concrete, uneven stone steps, narrow and wide walkway, flat winding roads (traffic watching recommended)...worth it. No trash cans til top though. Bathroom suited for men. Women short again (squat). If you have heavy coats, you'll regret it a quarter of the way up. But, love it 20min on top. Free parking that fills up. But, if you're an anime fan, you'll get it. If you're into just taking photo ops, worth it. Heard night time is better. We went during the day. I don't recommend night time walking as I don't know if the nice folks whose path we used, if they have courtesy lights. Still, worth the overall walk. From subway arrival (and return), don't be surprised if you hit an easy 10K steps. Walking all around will add to it.

An absolutely breathtaking view of lake suwa and the surrounding towns. It is quite a bit of a climb from Kami-suwa station, but worth the effort. There is plenty of seating provided not a huge crowd gathers, and I can imagine the view during autumn colors or fireworks is amazing. There is a parking lot right next to the park entrance.

Visited on a public holiday to see the autumn leaves (紅葉). The parking lot was almost full, and waiting on the road might bother other drivers, so it’s better to avoid that. There’s a beautiful panoramic view of Suwa City and the lake from here.

Its easily accessible by car or a 30 minute hike, but there are lots of stairs if you are walking! In the summer i would recommend a car. Its worth it for the view though!

It's a nice-ish spot to watch sunsets above Lake Suwa, but way overcrowded on any night when the weather is even kind of decent. Access is really bad with the only reasonable way to get their being by private car, but the parking lot fits only about 20 cars and the line waiting can take over an hour. Get there early or just walk.

Do not repeat my mistake. Better come at sunset, not at night. The best time to visit tateishi park is at sunset or sunrise in my opinion. The view at night was good, but really, no light at the staircase, making it so creepy at first. But when you climb up the tower, the view is actually great

This park's claim to fame is that it was featured in Makoto Shindo's feature anime, "Your Name." It definitely provides a scenic view of Lake Suwa. It's one drawback is the small parking lot.

Sat at the counter table facing the kitchen and found that it was very dirty (never seen in Japan before). The food was also terrible - ordered teppanyaki Gyoza but the Gyoza skin was burnt.

Great dinner experience. Wonderfull place.

The host was very nice. At first they were a bit hesitant to let us in because there is no English Menu (and our Japanese is rather basic), but we let them know we have google translate and it was no problem. The Omakase Shashimi was very good.

(Translated by Google) 2 night business trip to Suwa. I visited for two days in a row. It's about a 2 minute walk from the hotel I'm staying at, so it's easy to get to. Actually, when I used it at a company opinion exchange meeting around spring, it was so delicious that I would definitely drink it solo and eat all my favorite things! I have decided that. The day has finally arrived. I was told in advance that the food was not prepared in advance, so the food would be served slowly, but the pace was comfortable for me as I would rather eat and drink slowly. But everything is delicious. Moreover, they provide detailed explanations about whether they are serving food or alcohol. That's how particular you are. Recommended is fried horse mackerel. You don't often see such delicious fried horse mackerel. The batter is crispy and the inside is fluffy. There's no reason why you can't drink alcohol like this. And it's surprisingly affordable. I will come again! (Original) 諏訪へ2泊の出張。2日連続訪問してしまいました。泊まってるホテルから徒歩2分くらいで来れるので、行きやすいっていうのもありまして。実は春くらいに会社の意見交換会で利用した時にめちゃくちゃ美味しく、絶対にソロ呑みして好きなモン食い散らかすねん！と決めていましてね。やっとその日が。 「作り置きしてないから、料理の提供はゆっくり」と事前に通告されるが、むしろゆっくり呑み食いしたい自分には心地良いペースでした。 しかし、何もかも美味しい。しかも料理を提供するにしても酒を提供するにしても、細かく説明をしてくれる。そんくらいこだわりがあるんだね。 おすすめはアジフライ。こんな美味しいアジフライはあまりお目にかかれない。衣はカリッと、中身はフワフワ。これでお酒が進まない訳がない。しかも意外とリーズナブル。 また寄らせてもらいます！

(Translated by Google) The proprietress explained the dishes very carefully and I could feel the care put into each dish ^_^ The taste was also very delicious! I thought it might not be suitable for families with children, but it was helpful that they had plates for children. It was a great decision because I was able to feed the children local ingredients ♡ I'll be visiting again in the winter. (Original) 女将さんがとても丁寧にお料理の説明をしてくださり一品一品想いが感じられました^_^ 味もとても美味しかったです！ 子連れには不向きかなと思いきや、子ども用のお皿も用意されていて助かりました。 その土地の食材を子ども達に食べさせることが出来たので大正解でした♡ また冬に行くので伺います♩

(Translated by Google) It's been exactly a year since my last visit, and I had a wonderful time again. 🎵 It was a shame we didn't get to try the smelt, but it was a wonderful feast. I was so happy that the hostess remembered me (lol). (Original) ちょうど一年ぶりの再訪でしたが、またしても心地良く過ごさせていただきました🎵 ワカサギをいただけなかったのは残念でしたが、良い宴でした 女将さんが覚えてて(思い出して)くださったのが、嬉しゅうございました(笑)

(Translated by Google) If you want to eat delicious egg-cooked rice in Suwa City, this is definitely a recommended restaurant. I ordered the breakfast set meal, and it comes with all-you-can-eat eggs. In addition, a stove and frying pan are provided so you can make fried eggs to your liking. This is also all you can eat. We are also particular about the seasonings that accompany our set meals. The water is obsidian water and is easy to drink and delicious. The owner may seem unfriendly when you first come here, but he is very kind. I asked a lot of questions, and they answered them properly. Since there is only one owner, it takes time to serve the food. It's fine if you want to eat slowly, but if you don't have time, you might want to contact them. (Original) 諏訪市で美味しい卵かけご飯を食べたいなら、ぜひおすすめのお店です。 朝定食を注文しましたが、こだわりの卵が食べ放題です。また、料理ができるまでに、とコンロとフライパンが用意されていて、目玉焼きを自分好みに作ることができます。これも食べ放題です。定食に添えられた調味料もこだわっています。 お水は黒曜水で、飲みやすく美味しいです。 初めてだと無愛想に思う店主ですが、とても親切な方です。いろいろ質問しましたが、きちんと答えてくださいました。 店主お一人なので、料理提供に時間がかかります。ゆっくり食べたいときはいいのですが、時間がないときは連絡したほうがいいかもしれません。

Food was great, and the location is top notch with a view of Lake Suwa. We had the dinner course meal and I can say that all the dishes they served are great! This is the first time I ate pork fat that I really liked. Service was good too! Their breads are a must try as well.

Bread from the bakery are amazing (with nice views) with a good selection of souvenirs. The go-to place before the hot spring show or your check in time. They also have a restaurant upstairs.

Fine dining at its best. Romantic place. Small kids might mess up with the wine and champagne glasses. So be careful. I really enjoyed my risotto. Small serving but rich in flavor and my friends loved their food as well. They have English menu so it was all great.

Nice restaurant with nice Suwa lake view. Generally it is good, but main dish, steak is too hard.

Sadly, I only discovered this place on my last morning in town. I can’t believe the incredible selection and quality of local foods and specialties. It reminds me of a site-specific Dean & DeLuca. This is where I could’ve been having espresso and doing work by the lake. Maybe next time!

The view is great and so is the food. Affordable lunch with drinks and salad bar. I can't forget to mention the huge parking, great service and easy access.

Great view of the nightly fireworks on the roof top beer garden at night. Tasty foods and reasonably priced all you can drink (two hours is 2k yen) but the non-beer drinks are a bit limited and the servers are a bit hit and miss thus the 4 stars. Still, highly recommended place to go to enjoy the fireworks!

I'd add this restaurant to the list of things to check in Japan. The experience, the food, the view and the host were all amazing. I walked up from Kami-suwa station and ate there to see the end of the sunset. Saw the city light up and had a great view the whole meal. It's a great stop if you want to get to the nearby park to get a full view on the lake from up there. The lady is working alone and is doing an amazing job. The food was great, soba yu available at the end of the meal. Small appetizer offered at the start. I chose the Ebi tempura soba.

The food is good and the owner who runs it all is a very kind and sweet woman. I would definitely come again when I am around the Lake Suwa area! Also, the views are top notch and the Wasabi is very tasty! ありがちうございました！！！

Really delicious soba menu. The view looking out over Lake Suwa is beautiful. It’s a bit of a drive up the mountain to get such a beautiful view and we’ll worth the drive. Prices are reasonable- a bonus!

Very fantastic restaurant atmosphere featuring with great taste soba and night view of Suwa lake.

Come by after visiting Tateishi park! Don't miss out, but be ready to queue during peak hours.

The view from the shop overlooking Lake Suwa is the best. I had Etanbetsu soba in a spacious shop. Tempura, soba, and tempura batter may be a little heavy. I wonder if the price is in line.

A soba place with a great lookout to the Suwa Lake!

(Translated by Google) Driving to Nagano, I visited this shop around 2pm on a public holiday, as I had been curious about it for some time. The parking lot in front of the store was full. If there was a line, it seemed like a few more cars could be parked there. I wrote my name and was called within 10 minutes. Tenzaru is the only choice for soba, so I ordered that. It was provided shortly after. It looks as delicious as you can imagine. Unfortunately, the tempura was cold. I was even more disappointed because I thought the tempura was freshly fried. The soba noodles were delicious to my taste. The store has a nice atmosphere and the prices are reasonable, so I would like to come back next time I come to Nagano. (Original) 長野へドライブ、前から気になっていた、こちらのお店に祝日の14時頃伺いました。 店前が駐車場で満車状態でした。 線があれば、あと数台停められそうな感じでした。 名前を書いて10分弱で呼ばれました。 お蕎麦は天ざる一択なのでそちらを注文。 程なくして提供されました。 見た目は想像通りで美味しそう。 残念なのは天ぷらが冷めていたこと。 勝手に天ぷらが揚げたてと思ってしまっていたので余計にガッカリ。 お蕎麦は私好みで美味しかったです。 お店の雰囲気良く、値段も良心的なので長野に来た時はリベンジしたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) While touring the four shrines, I saw a sign and stopped in for lunch. It said it was 400 meters from Taisha, but it seemed a little further away... But when I went inside, I found the restaurant to be impressive, spacious, and had a great atmosphere. I had the tempura. The soba was delicious, of course, but the tempura was even better! The thin batter gave it a nice crispy texture. I recommend it. There was a large parking lot in front of the restaurant. (Original) 四社巡りをしている途中に看板を見かけてランチに寄りました。大社か400メートルと書いてありましたがもう少しあるような… でも行ってみたら立派な店構えで、お店も広くて雰囲気もあり大変良かったです。 天ザルをいただきました。お蕎麦はもちろん美味しかったのですが、天ぷらが美味しい！薄い衣でさっくりした歯応え。おすすめします。 お店の前に広い駐車場がありました。

(Translated by Google) August 14, 2025, around 1:00 PM There were eight groups waiting. The parking lot was full. We were seated after about 30 minutes. We ordered the Walnut Tempura Zaru Soba and Soba Sanmai. It took another 40 minutes from ordering to serving. Looking around, even the drinks took a long time to arrive. That's a long wait. Honestly, if you ask me if I'd wait that long to eat again...I guess it's fine. It's not particularly cheap, either. You can get soba soup if you ask. Taste: ★★★ Quantity: ★★★ Price: ★★ Service: ★ Time: ★ ★ is a 5-point scale. Ratings are subjective. (Original) 2025.08.14 13:00頃 待ち8組。満車。30分程で案内される。 くるみ天ざるそばとそば三昧を注文。 注文してから提供まで更に40分程。 周りを見ててもドリンクですらなかなか来ず。待たせすぎやな。正直ここまで待ってまた食べるかと言われれば…もういいかな。別に安いわけでもないし。 そば湯は言ったらもらえます。 味★★★ 量★★★ 価格★★ サービス★ 時間★ ★は5点満点中。個人の主観です。

(Translated by Google) Shinshu Suwa Miso Tendon is a new local food that started about 20 years ago. Instead of the tempura sauce, it is served with ``miso sauce,'' a brand of Shinshu miso. Another condition is that ``one or more ingredients from Shinshu Suwa must be used.'' Yamasaya's miso tempura bowl features ``Nozawana tempura.'' The crunchiness of the Nozawana leaves is still there, and the salty flavor is also a great accent. The miso sauce has a strong sweetness and just the right amount of saltiness. This is what it would look like if you made it with miso, imagining the sauce on a tempura bowl. It's also delicious when eaten with hot spring eggs. However, the store's operation is poor and it takes a lot of time. The speed at which food is served is appropriate, but I get the impression that the hall staff is not working efficiently. (Original) 信州諏訪みそ天丼は20年ほど前に立ち上がった、新しいローカルフード。 天丼のタレの代わりに信州みそをブランドした「みそダレ」をかけて食べる。 その他条件として「信州諏訪の食材を１品以上使用すること」となっている。 「やまさや」さんのみそ天丼では「野沢菜の天ぷら」が。 野沢菜のシャキシャキ感がしっかりと残っており、塩味もアクセントとなってとても良い。 みそダレは甘味が強めで、程よく塩気も感じられる。 天丼のタレをイメージして、味噌で作るとこうなるよねって感じ。 温泉卵とまぶして食べるとこれまた美味い。 ただ、お店のオペレーションが悪くかなり時間をくう。 料理の提供スピードは適切だが、ホールスタッフがうまく回っていない印象。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by here to fill my stomach before visiting Suwa Taisha Shrine. A large old-style house. There were pretty flowers blooming outside. It was past lunchtime on a weekday so I was able to enter the restaurant easily, but it seems like it would be crowded on weekends. There are many delicious Shinshu dishes on the menu. My favorite walnut soba caught my eye, but it's only available from July, so I ordered the trusty tempura soba. The crispy tempura and smooth soba noodles were delicious. (Original) 諏訪大社参拝前の腹ごしらえに伺いました。 大きな古民家。外には可憐な花々が咲いていました。 平日のお昼時を過ぎていたのですんなり入店出来ましたが週末は混み合いそうな雰囲気です。 メニューには信州の美味しい物がたくさん。大好きなくるみそばに目が止まりましたが7月からの期間限定なので安定の天ざるそばをオーダー。さっくりと揚がった天ぷら、喉越しの良いお蕎麦が美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from Suwa Taisha Shrine, hoping to eat Suwa's famous miso tempura bowl. The atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious and filling. The staff were also very friendly. 😊 However, I thought the food prices were a little on the pricey side. 😅 (Original) 諏訪名物の味噌天丼が食べたくて諏訪大社に立ち寄った帰りに来ました。 店内の雰囲気は良くて料理はボリュームがあり美味しかったです。 店員さんも感じ良かったです😊 ただ少し料理の価格が…お高いなと思いました😅

(Translated by Google) 2025.4 Visited for lunch after visiting Suwa Taisha Shrine. I splurged a little and had eel bowl. Even half the body is satisfying enough. The atmosphere inside the store was also good. Thank you for the meal. (You cannot use credit cards, but you can use PayPay.) (Original) 2025.4 諏訪大社参拝後にランチで訪問。 少し贅沢してうな丼をいただきました。半身でも十分満足。 店内も雰囲気が良かったです。 ご馳走様でした。 (クレカは使えませんが、PayPay使えます。)

Went on a tour that drove to all 4 shrines. It’s worth looking up the shrine history online as it’s quite interesting. The tour I went on was included in the Kamisuwa Onsen Hotel Shinyu, and it included cute segments from the town mascot Suwa-Hime.

During the summer event, held alongside the fireworks festival, the shrine stayed open into the night to welcome visitors for prayer. The entire shrine was illuminated with colourful LED lights, creating a magical glow. Four tall, straight trees stood at each corner, like silent guardians watching over the grounds. At the heart of the shrine, people queued patiently to worship and offer their prayers. We arrived a little late, so we missed the orchestra performance and the night market stalls. Still, we were warmly greeted by the staff and received a beautifully decorated paper fan, crafted with great quality. On the far side, there was also a small shop selling souvenirs such as lucky charms. To the right of the shrine, a narrow path was lined with candle-lit wishes from lovers, hoping for a fruitful relationship. Many had written their hopes on small plaques and hung them along the wooden fence. It was such a beautiful tradition — one I truly hope continues for longer than just a single week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

This place has a such a nature, peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. It was so nice to explore. The view of the surrounding area from this location is nice too. I was able to get the shrine stamps for the two Taisha shrines in this area. Very well maintained place.

Shrine keeper was very nice, she told me to stay away from the local yokai population.

Shrine complex with a history of wooden pillar making (Onbashira). Moderately busy. The walk from the station is interesting, especially the side streets.

Amazing shrine. Very well kept and there are multiple shrines here. Large Tori gate and easy to walk to from the station.

Miko in the shrine office are efficient even towards non-Japanese speakers when buying in the religious goods store.

There is a parking lot you can park a car on free. I visited here the last one of four Suwa Taisha Shrine. I found two volunteers who kindly explained the stories of this shrine.

I was not expecting such a beautiful temple slightly tucked away behind the town. What a find. Amazing sakura and beautiful garden.

An amazing shrine. Looks a lot like the other one in this city. Easy to find and looks like parking is available.

It was a nice shrine complex. It was peaceful and I liked how quiet it was which was nice.

Autumn 🍁

When you enter the site, you would see a wooden building, called Kaguraden hall where dance and music are dedicated. Noted on my wonder-tips site.

Beautiful place.

I love this stone monument called Manchi-no-sekibutsu. This looks very unique and charming. Thank you Mr. Taro Okamoto found and shared it in public. It's cute.

Really peaceful. Love the background river sounds.

My Buddy !

(Translated by Google) If you walk a little further from Suwa Taisha's Harumiya Shrine, you'll come across this unusual statue of Buddha known as Manji Stone Buddha. I love it and have already visited it three times. A female acquaintance of mine is from the area, and when she was in elementary school, she would spend her summer vacations reading manga on the nearby riverbank. It's a perfect spot for a cool, sweltering read. What a charming Buddha it is. Its appearance from the back is just as heartwarming as its front. Unconsciously thinking, "Doesn't this look like Taro Okamoto?" I was strolling around Shimo-Suwa-juku when... lo and behold! I came across a stone monument bearing the calligraphy "Manji Stone Buddha" by the artist himself, Okamoto! Apparently, he praised it, saying, "I've never seen anything so interesting in the world." This stone Buddha certainly reflects the artist's style. It's truly an art piece. (Original) 諏訪大社春宮から少し足を延ばせば、コチラ万治の石仏というチョット変わった仏像に遭遇します。自分はこれが好きでもう３回目の訪問。知人女性がこの辺りの出身で、小学生の時の夏休みは、このそばの川原で専らマンガを読んで過ごしてたんだとか。なるほど、涼感満載で暑さ知らずの読書？に最高なスポットです。 それにしても何とも愛嬌のある仏様。正面もさることながら裏からのお姿にもホッコリします。岡本太郎ぽくない？などと無意識に感じながら、このあと下諏訪宿辺りを散策していると····何と！当の岡本画伯が「万治の石仏」と揮毫した石碑に遭遇！「世界でこんな面白い物は見た事がない」と絶賛されていたそうな。やっぱり画伯の作風に通じる石仏でしょう。これはもうゲージツですね。

(Translated by Google) No matter how many times I visit, the Manji Stone Buddhas are always exciting and make me feel nostalgic and calm. Their gentle gaze as they gaze back at me is always heartwarming and soothing. There are wishes written on them, so I always make a wish before leaving. Even on my way home, I find myself looking back at the stone Buddhas again and again, fascinated by their charm. On the way to the Manji Stone Buddhas, there is a red bridge, a flowing river, and green trees, making it feel like you've transported yourself to a different world from your everyday life. The atmosphere somehow reminds me of Spirited Away. It's a place I'd like to visit again. (Original) 何度行ってもワクワク、そして懐かしく穏やかな気分にさせてくれる万治の石仏。 優しい眼差しでこちらを見る姿にほっこりいつも癒されます。 願い事の事が書いてあり、いつも願い事をお願いして帰ります。 帰り際もその魅力に何度もその石仏を振り返ってしまいます。 万治の石仏に行く道中も赤い橋があり、川も流れて木々の緑に、普段の生活から異空間に来た感覚になります。何となく千と千尋の神隠しを思い出させる雰囲気があります。 また訪れたい所です。

(Translated by Google) It takes less than two minutes at a brisk walk to the site. The road is not bad, but it is not suitable for high heels or sandals. It looks to be about 2.5m tall and about 3m in diameter. There are patterns all over it, and although it is unclear where the chisel was placed, there is a strange hole-like area at the front of the lower abdomen. There is a sign with instructions on how to pray there. It is not wheelchair accessible. It would be fine to just go up close and say hello. The shrine has a unique, calm atmosphere, so it would be ideal to visit when there are no other people around. (Original) 現地まではサクサク歩けば2分かからない感じ。道は悪くはないがハイヒールやサンダル向きではない。 高さは2.5mはあるような感じで、周囲も直径3mくらいはありそう。あちこち模様があり、どこにノミを打ったのかは分からないが、正面腹部下の方に違和感のある穴のような部分がある。 お参り方法は立て札に書いてある。 車椅子で回るのは無理。近くまで行ってご挨拶するだけでも良さそうではある。独特の落ち着いた雰囲気の中にあり、他の人がいないタイミングで参拝できると理想的。

(Translated by Google) It feels like it's in a rice field. You spin around clockwise while making a wish, which looks pretty surreal from the side. Also, if you're chanting your wish earnestly in your heart, you lose track of how many times you've gone around. (Original) 田んぼの中にある感じです。 願い事をしながら時計回りで回るのですが、側から見てるとかなりシュールです。 後願い事を真剣に心で唱えていると何周回ったかわからなくなります。

Beautiful lake side with lots of free parking. They also have restrooms, playground. You can enjoy cycling there. I went there two times and i loved this place. So beautiful and soothing.

The largest lake in Nagano prefecture. Lake Suwa is famous for its stunning scenery, positioned between the majestic Yatsugatake Mountains to the south and the Japanese Alps to the north. The abundance of flora and fauna in the vicinity of the lake allows nature lovers to explore hiking trails and observe birds. || <The Tenryu river is a tributary of the lake> <Experience Japanese hot springs in a public environment through footbaths in Suwa. Suwa has footbaths scattered throughout various areas> <Mt. Fuji is readily apparent in the space between the mountains to the southeast> <The perimeter of the lake is dotted with a dedicated cycling and jogging path> <Kayaking and paddle boating are common activities in warmer seasons> || The lake's abundance of fish species makes it a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts. Some of Japan's most famous fireworks competitions over Lake Suwa are held in Suwa City from late July to the end of August. On August 15th each year, the Suwa Fireworks Festival displays one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Japan, with over 40,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky. It's considered one of the most extravagant displays in Japan. Every seven years, the Onbashira (sacred wooden pillars - Onbashira - comprises sixteen large fir trees, but only those with a lifespan over 150 years and a height of 17 meters are chosen) Festival takes place and involves the transportation of massive logs from nearby mountain ranges to be used as pillars at Suwa Taisha Shrine. One of Japan's most dangerous festivals is the use of logs for riding down steep slopes by participants. 🚅 To access: Kamisuwa Station is located closest.

This lake is where My Name (Kimi no na wa) took inspiration from, before the meteoroid strikes earth. Very peaceful, and don’t look overcrowded with tourist.

A warming hot spring town in Nakano. We stayed in front of the lake and enjoyed the impressive dining and excellent fire work. We should stay longer and walk alone the lake. That should be a wonderful thing.

Beautiful at night! They say it's the inspiration for Shinkai's 2016 masterpiece Your Name, which after viewing this lake at night, I would wholeheartedly agree!

Lake Suwa was the inspiration for the lake in the widely-loved 2016 anime Your Name (Kimi no Nawa)-Source Internet. Distance around the lake is 16 km so we can go round the lake. 🫶🏻

Super pretty lake from “Kimi no nawa, your name”. Suggest visiting at night as the view is amazing. Highly recommended to visit if you’re passing by.

The museum is located in Suwa Lake version. On the first floor, there is a collection of French glass art works, especially those collected by Galle and the Dome brothers, which were evaluated and collected early on. It is interesting to note the influence of Japanese art works from the Bali Expo. On the second floor, a collection of Japanese Western-style paintings is on display, including a painting by Higashiyama Kaii, who has ties to Nagano Prefecture.

Great exhibition of art nouveau glass as works of Galle, Lalique, Freres etc. Museum is owner over 1000 glass works, which they exibite part by part over the year. I was impressed! Photos are prohibited. Parking is near. After your visit you can enjoy stay near Suwa Lake!

I am always excited with glass arts from the beginning until the end. ^^

There's no english translation but art enthusiasts could enjoy the gallery and there are cute miniature artworks and other items for sale, some for under ¥200. The museum closes at 5pm and we arrived around 4:15pm but the attendants were all still friendly and courteous.

A lakeside cafe with a good view. It is a very calm atmosphere. I recommend a tea named French rose.

(Translated by Google) There are many glass art pieces on display, including works by Gallé. There's a considerable amount to see, and the exhibition is packed with things to see. I was captivated by the beauty of the "Hitoyotake Lamp" at the entrance. The exquisite glasswork is truly captivating. Japanese paintings and other works are on display on the second floor. Not many visitors were there. Perhaps seeing the first floor is enough to satisfy one's cravings. I saw some glass beads by other artists for sale, so I bought one. These were just as beautiful as Gallé's (or maybe?). They were a very welcome souvenir. (Original) ガレなどのガラス工芸作品が多数展示されています。かなりの分量があり見どころが多いです。入口にあった「ひとよたけのランプ」などは美しさに引き込まれました。超絶技巧のガラス製品の美しさに感嘆します。 2Fには日本画などが展示されています。あまりお客さんは見学していませんでした。1Fを見てしまうと満足してしまうのかも 作家物のとんぼ玉が売られていたので購入しました。 こちらもガレに負けない（負ける...か？）のような美しさでした。 お土産にしたらとても喜んでもらえました。

(Translated by Google) This waterfront museum exhibits Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass art by French artists, as well as contemporary Japanese paintings. The first thing you see when you enter is Emile Gallé's "Hitoyotake", which is a masterpiece. It's wonderful to be able to see one of the three remaining pieces. It's also nice that photography is generally allowed. (Original) フランスの作家によるアールヌーボーとアールデコのガラス工芸品に加えて、現代日本画も展示する水辺の美術館です。入口から入って最初に目に入るエミール・ガレの「ひとよ茸」は圧巻です。現存する3つの作品のうちの1つを見られるなんて素敵ですね。基本的に写真撮影が可能なのも嬉しいです。

We went to see the geyser in Suwa, but it didn’t go up even at the time where we had found out it should. But I didn’t do it and hasn’t since 2022, there is a sign at the center. Not worth going to

This is a memorable place for me. It exhibits props from the movie Monster. It also features other movies that were shot in Suwa! Staff are very nice, this is a place in Japan that I will always come back to. It makes your heart warm.

Disappointed. Geyser is no longer shooting water up for unknown reason. Only a very small fountain left. However you can do foot bath and cook egg.

Very nice view on the geyser. The geyser only goes on at specific hours that are mentioned. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and smiling as well. Ask for a egg and they will show you how to cook it in the hot spring and it's funny 😀

Not worth driving to. Lake is quite pretty though and next door there is a free public foot spa

Nothing much there... frozen lake in winter was nice

On the side of the lake there is this pretty and beautiful place , it has definite times for the water to come out but when it comes out it is really fascinating, if you one day pass by suwa lake or suwa city , you can't miss this nice spot and this nice experience , you can also watch it from inside the center where they put places to sit while watching, only disadvantage is the fact that it's artificial, but still it is very real for kids

I got the tororo (sticky yam) soba! It was so delicious and it was Home made!

They have a delicious Seiro Soba noodle.I recommend it.

Good

(Translated by Google) Since the soba is hand-made, it is best served cold, so I ordered the tempura! Since Lake Suwa is nearby, we also ordered smelt tempura! The tempura was more crunchy than crispy, and the soba was great whether it was raw, salted, or boiled! The shop had a great atmosphere too! (Original) そばは手打ちなので冷たい方がおすすめとの事で、天せいろを注文！諏訪湖が近いのでわかさぎの天ぷらもオーダー！ 天ぷらは『サクッ』よりは『ザクッ』っとした感じで、そばはそのままでも塩でもつゆでも最高でした！お店も雰囲気があり良かったです！

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for dinner. I ordered the tempura cold soba! The tempura was crispy and everything was delicious. The soba noodles here were chewy and elastic. I felt the aroma was a little weak, but the texture was very good. (Original) 夜ご飯で寄らせていただきました。 天ざるそばを注文しました！ 天ぷらはサクサクでどれも美味しいです。 こちらのそばは、もちもちとした弾力があるお蕎麦でした。香りは少し弱いかなと感じましたが食感はとても良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Located a short distance from Lake Suwa Street, this is a traditional Japanese restaurant. Once inside, it's a soba restaurant. There are many reservations, but there are also a few individual customers. It's a popular restaurant, with many repeat customers. The tempura soba and grated yam soba are popular. The menu also features many traditional Japanese dishes, all of which lived up to expectations. (Original) 諏訪湖通りから少し入ったところにたたずまいが割烹料理屋です。中に入るとそば店です。予約客が多いが個人客も混じっています。人気店でありつつ、リピート客も多いです。天蕎麦やとろろ蕎麦が人気があります。 割烹料理のメニューも多く期待される味でした。

(Translated by Google) While staying at a nearby inn, I went to several soba restaurants near Kami-Suwa Station to eat soba for lunch, but they were crowded and I couldn't get in, or they were closed... So I searched and found this place, so I called and they said I could get in. When I went there, I entered an alley-like road and found a building that looked like a traditional Japanese restaurant. The restaurant mainly has tatami rooms. The prices are a little high, but the soba was very delicious, just as the restaurant's appearance suggested. It would be lonely to just have soba, so we shared some maitake mushroom tempura, which was surprisingly filling and satisfying. It wasn't on the menu, but there was a soba daifuku and paper on the wall, so I ordered it after the meal. It came with hot tea and was a great bun to finish off the meal. The female staff member who seemed to be a young female proprietress was also very nice. 2025/07/15 (Added) Revisited after about a year. Last time, I parked my car at a nearby hotel before going, but this time, there was a huge traffic jam and it was almost closing time, so I went directly to the restaurant. After going through a narrow road, there was a parking lot for three cars in front of the restaurant. There was also another parking lot opposite that, but would that be okay? It might be a bit difficult to enter the restaurant unless you are facing Lake Suwa, although it's fine for those leaving the restaurant. It's been a year since my last visit, but it seems that the prices haven't increased. This time, there were three of us, so we each ordered a bowl of soba noodles, as well as a bowl of maitake mushroom tempura and a bowl of smelt tempura to share among the three of us. The soba and tempura were as delicious as ever. And this time, I ordered soba daifuku for dessert again. It was filled with not only red bean paste but also cream, and had a slightly Western-style sweetness. I'll stop by again if I come to this area again. (Original) すぐ近くの旅館に宿泊時にお昼に蕎麦を食べようと上諏訪駅近辺のお蕎麦屋さんを幾つか回りましたが混んでいて入れなかったり、お休みだったり、、、 で、検索したらここが出てきて電話してみたら入れますと。 行ってみると路地のような道を入った先に料亭かと見まごう建物が。 座敷がメインのお店。 お値段は若干高めではあるけど店構えに違わず大変美味しいおそばでした。 おそばだけでは寂しいので、舞茸の天ぷらを二人でシェアしましたが、意外にボリュームが有って満足しました。 メニューには無いですが、壁にそば大福と紙が貼ってあり食後に頼んでみました。 温かいお茶もついてきてシメに良いお饅頭でした。 若女将？という感じの女性店員も大変素敵な方でした。 2025/07/15（追記） 約１年ぶりに再訪。 前回は近くの宿にクルマを停めてから行きましたが、今回は大渋滞で閉店近くの時刻となってしまったので、直接お店に。 ほそーい道を抜けると、お店の前に３台分の駐車場。 その向かいにも３台分の枠が有るが、そちらでも良いのか？ お店から出る方はともかく、入る方は諏訪湖向きじゃないとちょっと厳しいかも、、 １年ぶりですが、値上げはしていない様子で、今回は３人で行ったので、それぞれもりそばを頼んだ上に舞茸の天ぷらとワカサギの天ぷらを一つづつ頼んで、３人で分けました。 相変わらずおいしいおそばと天ぷら。 そして、今回もそば大福をデザートに注文。 あんこだけでなくクリームも入っていてちょっと洋風な甘さ。 また、こちらの方に来たらお邪魔します。

Very nice little café! What a surprise, the food was realy really good!

This was a really nice place to eat some great food and plan my route in the area. They were really helpful. Great place. Great food.

I have really good memories of going here when I was living in Nagano. The food is delicious and delicate, the owner (Tac)is very cool- you can forever talk to him about music and film. I hope to visit again. Mata ne Tac!

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for lunch while visiting Suwa Taisha Shrine the other day. I chose this restaurant because I wanted something that I don't usually eat. I ate something called galette for the first time in my life! This time, each person ordered one. It was voluminous. The taste was also delicious. The cafe has a retro atmosphere. You might think each piece is for one person, but it's large enough to be shared by multiple people. Four college girls sitting nearby shared two plates and ate them. You might enjoy it even more if you order galettes with different flavors like pizza and share them with multiple people...! I want to go again and look forward to trying other flavors. (Original) この間諏訪大社参拝した際の昼食に寄りました。普段あまり食べないものをと思いこのお店をチョイス。ガレットというものを生まれて初めて食べました！ 今回は1人1枚注文。ボリュームありました。味も美味しかったです。お店の雰囲気もレトロな感じなカフェです。 1枚が1人前と思いきや複数人でシェアできるくらいの大きさ。近くに座っていた女子大4人が2枚を分け合って召し上がっていました。ピザみたいに色んな味のガレットを頼みつつ複数人でシェアするとより楽しめるかも…！ また別の味も楽しみに、行きたいです

(Translated by Google) After the restaurant opened, the fans started running once customers were seated. As other reviews have said, it was antique-looking, at best, and dirty, at worst. The water bottles had a white powder-like thing on them, the cutlery they provided had what looked like towel fibers on it, and the restrooms were so dusty you couldn't even put your belongings down. As other reviews have said, when there were multiple orders, it took a while for the second and subsequent orders to arrive. The first order was served 15 minutes after the first, the second another 15 minutes after that, and the third another 10 minutes after that. They also had a cheese galette, but I would have preferred if the cheese was served hotter. The galette itself was a decent size, and it tasted delicious. Other than that, it made a big impact, so I recommend it for people who have the time and aren't too picky. Cash payment only. (Original) 開店後、席にお客さんが着いてから 扇風機が回り始めました。 他の口コミ通り、 よくいえばアンティーク風、 悪くいえば汚い、まさにその通りだと 思いました。 お水が入っている瓶も白い粉みたいなものが ついていたり、用意されていたフォーク類には タオルの繊維？みたいなものがついていたり、 トイレもあちこち埃だらけで荷物が 置けなかったです。 他の口コミ通り、注文が重なると 2枚目以降、時間かかりました。 注文を受けて1枚目が15分後だったら 2枚目は1枚目のあとさらに15分後 3枚目は2枚目のあとさらに10分後 といった感じ… チーズがウリのガレットもありましたが チーズがもっと熱い状態での提供が 好ましいかなと思いました。 ガレットそのものの大きさはあり、 味は美味しかったです。 それ以外のインパクトが大きかったので、 時間に余裕があって、潔癖症ではない方に オススメです。 現金支払いのみ。

(Translated by Google) I visited at 13:00. There was one group in the store when we entered the store, and we entered the store with two other people who came at the same time. The menu won't come unless you ask for it. The order in which we ordered was us, the second group immediately after us, and the first group after about 5 minutes. The first group was served 15 minutes later, the second group 20 minutes later, and 50 minutes after we ordered. Drinks arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. After serving the food to the second group, the owner sat down with the first group to chat. After 45 minutes of waiting, I checked to see if my order had gone through and was told, ``It takes time because each piece is baked one by one.It will be ready to serve soon.'' ”. The galette we ordered The first one is 50 minutes, the second one is 55 minutes. The difference in delivery was 5 minutes. The number of galettes requested by three groups in the store was five. why does it take so long Do you have enough time to serve it? Only with I was not told that I was sorry to have kept you waiting, The grapes that were served to us during the service were placed on the table, probably brought by the first group. It didn't come with a fork or knife, so we had to go get them ourselves, but the other two pairs were given to us when they were served. The taste was good, but we had to wait for 50 minutes. Anything that finally comes out tastes delicious. Both the store owner and the staff didn't smile and were unfriendly. Closed the day before It was not open this morning. What were you tired of? The inside of the store is antique and stylish. At worst, it's unclean. The portions are large, so if you're going with two people, you might want to order a main dish and a dessert and share. Since the cheese lasts quite a while, I think it would be better to order a refreshing drink. If you have the time and heart, please go. (Original) 13時に伺いました。 入店時店内に1組、私達は同じタイミングで来た方と2組で入店。 お願いをしなきゃメニューは来なくて、 注文した順番は私達、直後2組目、5分ほど開けて1組目。 提供の順番は15分後1組目、さらに20分後2組目、私達は注文から50分後でした。 ドリンクは注文後10分程で来ました。 2組目に提供後店主は1組目のテーブルに同席し雑談。 待機45分経過したところで注文が通っているのか確認したところ「一枚一枚焼いているから時間がかかる。もう直ぐ提供できます。 」とのこと。 私たちが注文したガレット、 1枚目は50分、2枚目は55分 提供に差が出たのは5分。 店内3組で頼まれたガレットの枚数は5枚。 なぜそんなに時間がかかるのか、 提供の際もお時間大丈夫ですか？のみで 大変お待たせしましたとは言われず、 サービスで出してくれたブドウは1組目の方が差し入れに持ってきたのかテーブルに置かれていたもの。 フォークやナイフは付いてこなかった為自分達で取りに行きましたが、他の2組は提供時に渡されていました。 味は良かったのですが50分も待機し、 やっと出てきたものはなんでも美味しく感じます。 店主も店員も笑顔はなく無愛想でした。 前日は定休日 今日の午前中は営業していなかったとのこと。 何に疲れていたのか、 店内は良く言えばアンティークでおしゃれ 悪く言えば不清潔。 ボリュームがあるので2人で行かれる方はメインとデザートを頼みシェアした方が楽しめるかと、 チーズがかなり持たれるのでさっぱり系のドリンクを頼んでおいた方がいいかと思います。 時間と心に余裕がある方は行ってみてください。

(Translated by Google) Despite the atmosphere of a shop loved by locals, everyone was amazed at the high quality and size of the galettes that came out! ! It was a wonderful dish with chewy dough, crunchy vegetables, and plenty of prosciutto. The butter sugar is also a perfect balance of not being too sweet or too heavy. I was able to enjoy the fragrant dough. However, the only thing to keep in mind is the size. Please be careful if you are going for the first time. The galette is almost twice as large as the other restaurants I've eaten at in Tokyo, and the French fries are surprisingly large. The moment he was carried away, his face twitched. It's delicious though! It's delicious though, isn't it? ! (When I asked for takeout for the food I couldn't finish, they kindly accommodated me. Thank you.) Drinks are also of high quality. The cafe au lait was poured into a large cup, and the orange honey tea was poured into a large cup. I was able to enjoy a lot, not just one cup, but one small teapot. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant for dinner next time. (Original) 地元の人に愛されるお店、という雰囲気ながら出てきたガレットのクオリティの高さとサイズに一同仰天！！もっちりした生地も、シャキシャキのお野菜も、たっぷりの生ハムも非常に美味しい、素晴らしい１皿でした。バターシュガーも甘すぎず重すぎずの絶妙なバランス。香ばしい生地を堪能することができました。 ただ、唯一注意すべきはサイズ感。はじめて行かれる方はご注意を。ガレットは東京で食べた何店かと比較して2倍近いボリューム、フレンチフライも目を疑う大盛りぶり。運ばれた瞬間、顔が引き攣ったほどです。美味しいんですが！美味しいんだけどね？！（食べきれなかった分のテイクアウトをお願いしたところ、快く対応いただきました。ありがとうございます） 飲み物も高クオリティ。カフェオレはこれまた大きなカップになみなみと注がれていましたし、オレンジハニーティーはカップ １杯ではなく小さなティーポット１個分とたっぷり楽しむことができました。 是非次回はディナータイムに伺ってみたいお店です。

Each plate was really delicious! Ordered the pork belly and rice and my partner ordered the spaghetti on this day. Very flavorful, high quality local ingredients, and each bite felt like a home cooked meal. We are in Lake Suwa for a week and Eric gave us some great local recommendations!

What a find. I was around the area to visit two shrines and decided to eat somewhere while waiting for the next train to kamisuwa and I am so glad that I did. I had the peach pasta which was amazing, both visually and taste-wise. When he brought the pasta, I almost gasped cause it was so beautifully presented. The salad and peach iced tea were also really good. And the owner speaks perfect english for those of us who struggle with japanese. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend stopping by!

Lovely little place, very cosy, serving thick Japanese toast with various toppings. Hubby had mushroom which tasted yummy and I had the croque Monsieur. It was quite subtle, not too much cheese, so for me it was good. We especially liked the fresh ground coffee beans and drip coffee, usually we prefer espresso, but I think the freshness of the grounds made a huge difference. Great to see young entrepreneurs being creative with a place like this. Thanks Eric!

Came here for lunch, and later that same week came again for breakfast. Breakfast and Lunch are limited to two or three options each. For lunch I had keema curry (pictured). Was a reasonable portion and was very tasty! The sides were especially good as well, with a nice freshness due to the use of fresh cilantro and a light pickling. The curry was well seasoned and tasty as well. After, I had coffee and a blueberry scone which was really a highlight. Forget those hard bricks that you get at Starbucks or the convenience store, this was light, soft, slightly sweet, and really just excellent. If all the pastry is like this I would come here any time for a snack and coffee. Coffee was also freshly ground and quite good as well. Breakfast, which does include coffee, isn't quite as good a value, but still tasty. The scrambled eggs are well done, the toast is tasty, and comes topped with your choice from a variety of homemade or locally sourced topping. Was still all very tasty, but just coming from the states it's a bit of a stretch to pay about ten bucks for this type of breakfast. Still, highly recommended!

Though Eric, was busy cooking for a whole bunch of people, he still managed to treat us nicely. We got out feeling satisfied and now I am looking forward to the next time I visit there.

Artisan cafe, creative menu, and delightful atmosphere. Come for breakfast, brunch, lunch, 2nd lunch, or early dinner. His food was delicious!

Okay, so I think this place is THE BEST. We came here for a quick lunch. Everything about this place is superb. Eric (we think he is Eric!) seems like a genuinely nice, hard working guy. He made us feel very welcome. The food was absolutely incredible; we're considering coming back tomorrow to try the breakfast menu. The place has a cool, artsy vibe. Do yourself a favour - check it out.

Delicious eel. Very attentive staff who we're very welcoming.

Great unagi, very helpful staff

(Translated by Google) It was a thick, crispy grilled eel that was fragrant and delicious. The sauce was sweet and seemed novel to me, but the rice progressed. I think the right amount of rice should be used, but if you feel like eating a lot of rice, I think it's a good idea to have a large serving of rice. As a reference, I think this is the amount of rice for a typical unagiju. It was delicious. (Original) カリッと焼き上がり香ばしく美味しい身厚の鰻でした。 タレは甘めで私としては斬新な印象を受けましたが、ご飯が進みました。 お米も適量と思いますが、もしバクバク食べたいなと思われる方は米大盛りにしてみるのも案だと思います。 参考として一般的な鰻重の米の量だと思います。 大変美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) Next to a famous store. Since the famous restaurant was closed, I thought there was also an eel restaurant next door, so I decided to go there. The sauce is sweet and thick. Therefore, at first I regretted that the eel was too small, but the rice went well and it was just right. The rice was soft and fluffy, and the eel was moist, not crispy. However, the skin is not rubbery like cheap foreign products and it is delicious. Some people may have different tastes, like it's too sweet, too rich, or too crispy, but for me, it's okay. However, the pricing of the menu is a mystery. The higher you go, the higher the price per piece, making it feel like the cost performance is getting worse. No wonder plums seemed so popular. I'm satisfied with that, and the people at the store don't push me too hard. lol I don't dislike that kind of customer service. (Original) 有名店のお隣。有名店が休業でしたので、お隣も鰻やじゃん、と飛び込んでみましたが正解 タレは甘めの濃いめ。よって、最初は鰻が小さく少なかったか、と後悔するも、ごはんがすすんでちょうどいい。そのご飯は、柔らかくてふわふわ、うなぎもパリッとではなくしっとりと。でも、安い外国産のように、皮がゴムのようではなくて美味しい 甘すぎ、濃すぎ、パリッとがいい、など好みが分かれるかもですが、私としてはあり。 それにしても、メニューの値付けが謎。上に行くほど一枚あたりの単価が上がって、コスパが悪く感じられる。梅が人気の様子だったのも納得。それで満足できるし、店のひとも無理に上を進めてこない。笑 そういう接客も含めて嫌いではない

(Translated by Google) It opens at 4:00 PM, so I stopped in. It's incredibly delicious. We started with unpasteurized sake and appetizers (both excellent), and the unaju was delicious. You won't find such warm hospitality in Tokyo. The atmosphere of the old shop exudes history and charm. Since it was a weekday, I was able to park in the parking lot. (Original) 16：00から開いているので立ち寄ろました。無茶苦茶美味しいです。生酒のお酒と付き合わせに始まり(どちらも最高)、鰻重は美味でした。暖かいおもてなしは東京では味わえません。古びた店の雰囲気に歴史と情緒を感じました。平日ということもあり駐車場に停めることができました。

(Translated by Google) It's crispy, fluffy and very delicious. The flavor of the sauce is just the right amount of sweet and spicy, which I like. Takeya Matsu also has eel between the rice, which makes it very delicious. Both liver soup and pickles are delicious. I'm really happy that they serve fruit too lol *The photo is of plums. (Original) パリッとふっくらしていてとてもおいしい。 タレの味も私好みの程よい甘辛さです。 竹や松はごはんの間にさらに鰻が入っていてめちゃくちゃうれしくなります。 肝吸いもお漬物もおいしい。 フルーツもつけてくれるのが地味にうれしいです笑 ※写真は梅です

(Translated by Google) I stopped in for an early dinner while traveling. I was glad they opened an hour earlier than other restaurants. I had the bamboo. The eel was fluffy and delicious. The liver in the liver soup also had more flavor the more I chewed it, making it very tasty. I'd like to visit again if I'm in Suwa again. (Original) 旅行で少し早めの夕飯にと立ち寄りました。他店より１時間早く開店していて助かりますました。 竹をいただきました。 ウナギはフワフワしていてとても美味でした。肝吸の肝も噛めば噛むほど旨味が出て来て大変美味しかったです。 また諏訪へ立ち寄る際には伺いたいと思います。

One of the best pools in the Suwa area. They offer a wide range of swim classes, even for adults, which I really appreciate. The pools are clean, well-maintained, and definitely stand out compared to others in the area. The locker rooms are a bit small, especially when it’s crowded, but manageable. I haven’t personally used the other facilities, but they also have a gym, an onsen, and a variety of other fitness classes available — it seems like a great all-around spot for staying active.

Love this place. Pools of different warmth, a sauna that looks out over Suwa Lake. And to finish off the visit, a restaurant upstairs with a huge range of food and drinks at a very cheap price. Perfect

We came as a couple on foot to enjoy the onsen for my birthday, but we were unpleasantly surprised to see this sign at the entrance to the building and at the reception desk, which was a bit xenophobic (obviously it wasn't written on their website). Decorative tattoos of any kind are prohibited, and this is the ONLY information sign written in English in the entire building. The fact that we are French residents of Japan and that my girlfriend speaks fluent Japanese was irrelevant to the two people at the reception desk. There is no critical thinking on the part of the staff and no patches for sale to cover small tattoos, as in other onsen. This shows that it is a “Japanese only” country onsen. Let's be clear, this sign showing a random tattoo ban is disguised xenophobia, because it does not show Japanese tattoos as in other onsens. What threat are you afraid of from a 5'1" French woman with a 5x5 cm tattoo on her ankle? Think about it.

Nice swimming pool, gym, and onsen. The second floor also has a lovely shokudo (cafeteria).

I shot a part of my film here. Great management.

enjoy various spa

Nice place to get fit

Beautiful museum to view a local artist's works. The exhibits are rotating and interesting to view. The cafe on the second floor was neat and quick to serve food with a beautiful view of the lake. The staff were very kind and knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend visiting!

I loved this museum, there was so much character in the artist that shines through his pieces. I won a book in a survey raffle as well.

Great art museum. Detailed art from many Japanese locations, contemporary and life studies of days past. Harada san, in spite of Polio, travelled the world, expanding his subject options

Very nice cafe to sit and watch Lake Suwa.

(Translated by Google) I heard that comedian Tekken's flip book exhibition was being held, so I drove from my hometown to Suwa City to see the above exhibition and Taiji Harada's permanent exhibition. On the first floor, a red Toyota 800 that Mr. Harada never parted with is on display. Although I did not eat in the second floor cafeteria, it is a stylish space where you can relax and enjoy the view of Lake Suwa from the second floor. The inside of the museum is clean and tidy, including the restrooms, and it's neither too big nor too small, so you can take your time browsing. Don't you just enjoy looking at the artworks, but also enjoy the scenery of Lake Suwa, Suwa City, and the seasons as well? (Original) お笑い芸人　鉄拳さんのパラパラ漫画展が開催されているということを聞き、地元から諏訪市までクルマを運転し、上記企画展と原田　泰治さんの常設展を見てきました。 1階には原田さんが生涯手放さなかった赤色の「トヨタ800」が展示されています。 2階喫茶室で食事はしませんでしたが、2階から諏訪湖を眺められ、ゆっくり寛げるオシャレな空間です。 美術館内はトイレを含めて清潔感があり綺麗、広すぎず狭すぎずゆっくり観覧出来ます。 単に美術作品を見て楽しむだけでなく諏訪湖、諏訪市の景色、季節も併せて楽しんでみるといいのではないでしょうか。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the Kanazawa Shoko exhibition. The hall on the first floor isn't particularly large, but I was moved by the strength of the neatly arranged calligraphy. I heard that Kanazawa herself was there, but unfortunately I couldn't make it due to work. Photography was allowed, so I took a few. After that, I went to see Harada Taiji's paintings on the second floor. I've seen them before, and they brought a warm feeling to my heart. The paintings are displayed at a relatively low height so that they are easy for wheelchair users and small children to see. There is also a cafe-like area on the second floor where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the view of Lake Suwa. I've never been there, so I'm not sure about the menu. I was a little bothered by the receptionist chatting on my way out. For that reason, I deducted one star. (Original) 金澤翔子展をやっているとのことで見に行きました。 1階のそれほど広くはないホールでしたが、整然と並んだ書は力強さに感動でした。ご本人もいらしたと言うことでしたが、仕事で行かれず残念でした。 写真撮影可とのことで何枚か撮らせていただきました。 その後２階の原田泰治さんの絵を見ました。 過去にも見たことがありますが、温かい気持ちになりました。 車椅子でも、また小さいお子さまにも見やすいようにと比較的低い位置に展示されています。 2階には喫茶的なところもあり諏訪湖な景色を眺めながら飲食ができるようです。利用したことがないため、メニューなどは良くわかりません。 帰りに受付のかたがおしゃべりをしていたのが少しだけ気になりました。その分星はひとつ減らしました。

(Translated by Google) This is a modern museum located on the shores of Lake Suwa in the Kami-Suwa district. This museum is named after the local Suwa-born painter, Taiji Harada. This seems to be a Suwa city facility. Perhaps because of this, the parking lot is large and has nearly 100 parking spaces. Parking is free. In accordance with the concept of a people-friendly museum, the museum has taken care to provide ramps, wheelchair rentals, and Braille signs. The exhibits are also installed low for children and wheelchair users. By the way, singer Masashi Sada is the honorary director of the museum. It seems that various exhibitions and events are held from time to time. However, my recommendation is the coffee shop on the second floor. You can get a panoramic view of Lake Suwa and the mountains surrounding it. I also recommend taking a stroll around the lakeside after leaving the building. You can get very close to the lake surface. This time, I stopped by on a Sunday in early January. It was relatively empty, probably because it was a cold season. Next time, I'd like to visit in the summer. Oh, by the way, there are discount coupons on the official website. Show your smartphone to get a 100 yen discount per person. (As of January 2025) (Original) 上諏訪地区の諏訪湖畔にたたずむモダンな建物の美術館です。 地元諏訪市出身の画家、原田泰治さんの名を冠した美術館です。 こちらは諏訪市の施設のようですね。そのせいか、駐車場が広く１００台近い駐車スペースがあります。駐車場は無料です。 人に優しい美術館というコンセプトに則り、スロープの設置や車いすの貸し出し、点字表示等配慮されています。展示物も子供や車いす利用者のために低めに設置されています。 ちなみに歌手のさだまさしさんが名誉館長を務めているそうです。 展示物も様々な企画展やイベントが随時行われているようです。が、私のお勧めは２階の喫茶室。諏訪湖とそれを取り囲む山々が一望できます。 建物を出てから湖畔を散策するのもお勧めです。湖面すれすれまで近づくことができます。 今回は1月上旬の日曜日に立ち寄りました。 寒い時期だったせいか比較的空いていました。 今度は夏の季節にも訪ねてみたいと思います。 あっ、そうそう、公式HPに優待券があります。スマホ提示で一人１００円引きになりますよ。（２０２５年１月時点）

The most famous Japanese sake manufacture in Nagano, I think. This is modern direct shop located to the manufacturing place.

My favorite place in Kamisuwa, the Masumi brewery. I buy "Arabashiri" every winter in a department store, but this time, I actually visited here. The shop was very tidy and calm. Pay 320 yen and you can try 5-6 different types of Sake, then you can keep the small glass which you used to taste.

Nice sake making shop where you can have sake tasting there. If you like any of those sake, you can buy if right away *\(^o^)/*

This was the most well curated shop out of the 5 sake bars in the area. Our host, Tadashi san was excellent and was very knowledgeable in Sake and taught us a lot! Highly recommend this spot!

Fantastic sake tasting for only 500 yen and it was explained well in English

Tou can try variety of Masumi Sake (if you are not a driver)

(Translated by Google) This shop is directly managed by Miyasaka Brewery, the brewery behind Masumi, one of Suwa's most famous sakes. Among the many varieties of Masumi, I particularly like the incredibly easy-to-drink Shiro. This time, I purchased Suzumisake, a type rarely seen in the Kanto region. After checking into the inn, I savored it, finding it refreshing with a slight tartness. True to its name, it was a perfect flavor for this time of year. The shop also sells a variety of Masumi sakes, as well as a small section selling sake cups and other accessories. For a fee, you can also enjoy tastings while viewing the beautiful garden. If you don't mind driving, I highly recommend it. The parking lot is small, but there are three spots: one across the street from Sera Masumi and one on the left after leaving the store, about 20 meters toward Kami-Suwa. (Original) 諏訪を代表する日本酒のひとつ「真澄」、その蔵元である宮坂醸造の直営ショップです。数ある真澄の中でも私は大変飲みやすい「白妙」（しろ）が好き。今回は関東ではあまり見かけない「すずみさけ」を購入。宿に入ってからゆっくり味わいましたが、すっきりとした味わいのなかに少し酸味の余韻を感じるお酒。名前の通りこの時期らしい味わいでした。こちらのショップは真澄銘柄の各種販売、ぐい呑みなどの小物コーナーもありました。それと有料ですが大変きれいなお庭を見ながら試飲も楽しめます。車の運転をしなくてすむ方はぜひお試しください。駐車場は狭いですがセラ真澄の道向かいと店を出て左手、上諏訪方向に20mほど離れた所に2箇所、計3箇所あります。

One of my favorite rural station with easy to navigate area and good supermarket and konbini too. Love the footbath inside the station as well. I love this station

A small station where tourists come to enjoy the view at Tateishi Park. The station itself is charming, offering a free footbath right on the platform. The space is nicely decorated, and there’s also an area where you can buy eggs to boil yourself.

Finding a foot bath here was a godsend after walking around all day, especially with 20 minutes to kill until my train arrived. Highly recommend stopping here when moving between Kamisha and Shimosha shrines.

A rural city station thats so calm, and not busy but very neat.

Foot onsen inside the station. Can cook Tamago too!

staff was kind, helpful and nice station, clean

There is Foot Spa for train ticket holders. If you get a train ticket, it is free.

It is a nice place to relax with lake view. Free parking available

The place is amazing you can walk and run and many parking area to rest😍

Great spot, right on the lake. Lots if things to see, info panels and statues. Free hot footbaths along the walk, great for tired feet after walking.

Beautiful, calm place, with lots of sporting areas close by. People jogging or just taking pictures. Fresh healthy air to breathe. Great food all around.

Lovely spot for walking, jogging, cycling around the lake. Beautiful place to do it with some limited free parking.

Beautiful and calm, a very nice place to relax.

a quiet place. great for relaxing

Good ramen! Popular local place. There arent many seats.

Tastes local, small size is already heavy in your tummy but the taste is worth the pennies cause it's not that expensive,warning for all that are not fan of salt, it's kinda salty. For me it's Super yummy! Delicious!!!!!! 😭😋

One of the best ramen houses in Suwa so far. Though the place is small but people lined up for the experience. I so miss this place.

Great food. They also ran down the street to give us our daughter's spoon we forgot! So helpful

the ramen is superb so delicious come visit a.d try their ramen

(Translated by Google) Since I live far away, I can only get to the Lake Suwa area about twice a year, but I usually come here to visit record stores and eat ramen. This time, I gathered information and came to Kujiraya. It's delicious. This is an iekei ramen that is different from the so-called Yoshimuraya direct line, with a less strong soy sauce flavor and a lighter-colored soup. I often go to iekei ramen restaurants in Kanagawa, so I don't often get the chance to eat this type, but Kujiraya is delicious. After gathering information, I found that some people call it the Yoshida-ya lineage. I once visited Yoshida-ya in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Apparently, someone who trained there opened his own restaurant in Nagano Prefecture. Kujiraya is likely part of that lineage. I encourage you to research the lineage and chronology yourself. It seems that there are other popular restaurants of this style in Nagano Prefecture besides this one. I was surprised that iekei ramen has taken root in this area for so long, having branched out from Yoshida-ya in Shizuoka, not Kanagawa. When such a famous restaurant exists, the ramen standards of the local people must be high. I'm jealous. The fact that they are run by a married couple is even more heartwarming than the food itself. This is a famous restaurant loved by local people. (Original) 遠方の私は年に二回ほどしか諏訪湖近辺には来れませんが、レコード屋訪問とラーメンを目当てにしてます。 今回は情報収集して、くじら家に来ました。うまいです。 いわゆる吉村家直系とは異なる、醤油が強くなくて、スープの色が薄めの家系ラーメンです。神奈川の家系ラーメン店に行くことが多い私にとっては、このタイプを食べる機会はあまりありませんが、くじら家はおいしいです。 情報を集めてみると、吉田家系統と呼ぶ人もいました。一度訪問した静岡県伊東市の吉田家。そこで修行した人が長野県にて自身のお店を持ったそうです。くじら家もその系譜なのでしょう。その系統や時系列的な流れはみなさんでお調べください。 こちら以外にもこの系統の人気店が長野県には存在するもよう。神奈川ではなく静岡の吉田家から派生して、この地に長年家系ラーメンが根付いていることに驚かされました。 このような名店があると、その地域の人々のラーメンレベルは高いのでしょう。うらやましいです。 ご夫婦で経営されている様子も、その味以上に心温まります。地域の人々に愛されている名店ですね。

(Translated by Google) Hello to the 960,000 people nationwide with dumb palates who prefer the stronger the flavor, the better! I'm a dumb palate who loves strong flavors, so I'll leave a review. Abura Soba (Salt) Thick-Cut Char Siu (500 yen) A rich, rich flavor that even a dumb palate like mine can appreciate. This is on rotation. I think 500 yen for thick-cut char siu is a bit pricey... (Original) 全国96万人の味は濃いければ濃いほどよいバカ舌をお持ちの皆様こんにちは。 濃いめ大好きバカ舌持ちが口コミさせて頂きます。 油そば　塩 厚切りチャーシュー　500円 私のようなバカ舌でもわかるしっかり濃いめの味。 これはローテーション入りです。 厚切りチャーシュー500円はちょっと高いかな…

It's location is great. Close to the station, the ground floor of a hotel. The old staffs are quite rude but the young staff was very kind and quick. Noodle was ok, not the best. Nikatsu (fried pork with egg) was also ok but not juicy. Overall, ok place for a quick lunch.

Absolutely terrific service and value

(Translated by Google) I went here for dinner during my trip to Kami-Suwa. The restaurant I had planned to eat at was closed for some reason, and all the other restaurants were closed on Tuesdays, so I was left without a dinner option and headed to Akizuki, which was close to the hotel where I was staying. I was just grateful that it was open! I had the sauce katsudon and my friend had tempura soba. The sauce katsudon took an extremely long time to come, so they apologized by giving us a small side dish. I was very satisfied with the taste. The staff were very attentive, but they seemed busy and the dining area was often empty. PayPay was accepted. (Original) 上諏訪旅行の夕食で利用しました。 食べる予定だったお店がなぜか休業、しかも火曜日が定休日というお店ばかりで夕食難民になり、宿泊したホテルに近い秋月さんへ。 もう開いているだけでありがたい！という気持ちでした。 私はソースカツ丼、友人は天ぷら蕎麦。 ソースカツ丼が出てくるのがものすごく遅くて、お詫びに小鉢をつけてくれました。 お味は大満足でした。 店員さんはとても気配りがあり良かったですが、忙しそうでホールが無人状態が多かったです。 PayPayが使えました。

(Translated by Google) Revisited, rating maintained Curry rice (830 yen) and mini cold soba set (280 yen) Old-fashioned curry rice I asked about the ratio, but they said it was "about 28% buckwheat flour" ☺️ They don't advertise the ratio, so it feels like 37% buckwheat flour, but the aroma of the soba and the smooth texture are delicious enough considering the cost-effectiveness. The belief in 28% and 100% buckwheat flour is something else, I think it's good to be able to eat delicious soba. It's much more delicious than the 28% buckwheat "Ogi ◯ Seimenjo". ※※※※※※ Mori soba is the best value for money. The regular (square zaru 660 yen) and the large serving at the nearby store, the large serving (round zaru 880 yen) are a bit crazy, aren't they? Is it really okay for this price? The amount makes you think. The taste is only based on the soba, and I wonder if it's really okay for this taste and cheapness. Be prepared for the rice bowls to be salty in general. I had the boiled pork cutlet bowl, and it was extremely salty, just as an acquaintance had told me. The Google rating includes set meals and rice bowls, so the score is lower than that of soba specialty restaurants, but if it were a soba specialty restaurant, the taste, value for money, and volume are such that it would deserve four points or more. The soba soup is probably the thinnest in the area. I'm currently ordering the mori soba again. (Original) 再訪追記、評価維持 カレーライス(830円)とミニ冷や掛け蕎麦セット(280円) 昔ながらのカレーライス 割合聞きましたが「二八ぐらい」かなと言う事でしたが☺️事実割合は謳ってないので、三七ぐらいの感覚ですが、蕎麦の香りと喉越しコスパ考えたら十分美味いです。 二八、十割信仰はなんか違う、美味しい蕎麦が食べられたら良いんじゃんないかなぁ。 二八の「小木◯製麺所」よりもよっぽど美味しいです。 ※※※※※※ もり蕎麦はコスパ最高です。 普通(角ざる660円)で近隣店の大盛り、大盛り(丸ざる880円)はちょっとヤバイんじゃ無い？ホントにこの値段で良いの？って感じの量。 味は蕎麦だけの評価で、ホントにこの味でこの安さで良いのって思う。 丼物は基本しょっぱいのを覚悟して下さい。 煮カツ丼食べたけど知り合いに聞いてた通り相当しょっぱかった。 グーグル評価は定食や丼物まで含んでるから蕎麦専門店よりも低い点数ですが、仮に蕎麦専門店だったら4点以上出ても良いぐらいの味とコスパとボリュームです。 蕎麦湯はこの地域で一番薄いかな。 もり蕎麦はリピ中です。

(Translated by Google) The owner of the inn recommended this place as having the best miso tempura bowl out of all the restaurants in the area, so I went there. However, when I arrived, there was a sign saying they didn't serve miso tempura bowls! I wasn't sure what to do, but after looking closely at the menu, I saw that they did have miso katsudon, so I decided to order that. The miso katsudon came with miso soup and a small dish for 1,100 yen. It was absolutely delicious! The katsu went perfectly with the sweet miso. The salad served on top of the rice also helped to neutralize the heaviness of the katsu, which was great. By the time I finished eating, I felt like I'd come to this restaurant for the miso katsudon, not the miso tempura bowl. That said, I wonder if the miso tempura bowl will be back...If it is, I'd like to try it again next time. (Original) 宿のオーナーさんに、ここ周辺の店の中で1番みそ天丼が美味しいとおすすめしていただいて訪問。しかし着いてみると、みそ天丼の提供は無いとの張り紙が！どうしようと思ったものの、メニュー表をよく見るとみそカツ丼はあるらしい…とりあえずそちらを注文することに。 みそカツ丼は、味噌汁と小皿がついて1100円。これがめちゃめちゃ美味しい！甘い味噌にカツがとてもよく合う。サラダが一緒にご飯の上に乗ってるのも、カツの重みを中和できて良い。食べ終わる頃には私はみそ天丼ではなくみそカツ丼を目当てにこの店に来ましたといった気持ちになっていた。 とはいえ、みそ天丼復活するのだろうか…もし復活するなら次回はリベンジしたい。

(Translated by Google) This is a soba restaurant that I chose for dinner during my trip to Nagano. I searched for it online and it looked good, so I visited. It was a great choice. I'll tell you what was good and what wasn't so good about it. - Reasonable prices overall - They also have ramen that kids can enjoy - Food is served quickly - The rare stewed horse offal is delicious - Cashless payment accepted - Parking available, even though it's in front of the station All of these were great!! On the other hand, one thing that I found a little questionable was that the restroom was small for the size of the store. There was only one. But don't worry, it doesn't bother me that much. I just squeezed it out when writing this review. Overall, I recommend it! I'd like to come back to this restaurant again. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. Zaru soba is the best! (Original) ぶらり長野旅の晩ごはんに採用したお蕎麦屋さんです。 ネットで検索して、良さげでしたので来訪。 結果大正解でした。 よかった点、うーん点をお伝えします。 ・全体的にリーズナブルな設定 ・子供も美味しく食事ができるラーメンなどもあり ・料理提供スピードが早い ・なんか珍しい馬のモツ煮込みが絶品 ・キャッシュレス対応 ・駅前なのに駐車場完備 などなどいい感じでした！！ その反面、微妙だなと感じた部分は、店舗の大きさの割にトイレが狭い。 一つしかないとこです。 ただ、そんなに気になりませんのでご安心を。 口コミを書く上で絞り出した程度です。 総じて、おすすめですよ！ また来たいと思うお店です。 美味しかったです。 ご馳走様でした。 ざるそば最高！

(Translated by Google) It seems the lunch and dinner menus are different. I was disappointed that they didn't have what I was looking for. I had the "mori soba" (soba noodles). The portion was large and reasonably priced. The soba was delicious, and the soup had a unique, sweet flavor. I deducted points because the soba soup was served at the same time as the soba. (Original) 昼と夜のメニューは違うようです。 お目当ての物が無くて、残念でした。 『もりそば』をいただきました。 量は多く、リーズナブルです。 蕎麦は美味しかったし、汁も甘めの独特な風味で美味しかったです。 蕎麦湯が蕎麦と同時に提供されたので、減点しました。

A fatty and delicate cooked Unagi was served by very nice staff. They have English menu. Unagi texture was so soft, creamy, rich flavor. Highly recommend 😍

delicious but expensive than others

A Japanese style unagi(fresh water eel) restaurant. Something slow but very kind and delicate foods

Very interesting how they place the unagi underneath the rice at higher price sets..the only dish that stands out in the area, but tbh it tastes more or less the same anywhere else..

The unagi is very yummy.

Simply fantastic unagi

Rice with roasted eel is very good! so as the service

High quality home made comfort food. Had the tonkatsu, it was amazing. Portion is very generous and price is very cheap. Lunch time had a long line but can't recommend this enough.

An authentic Japanese “shoku-do”style dinner. If you stumble on this restaurant, you must come in by instinct. It’s worth. Avec-Don, Curry Rice and Char-siu Men(ramen with roasted pork) are my favorites.

Great quality local food where packed with locals.

Portion is huge so prepare for that.

Highly recommend!

(Translated by Google) I searched for this restaurant on Google Maps while sightseeing and found it highly rated, so I went there. I arrived a little after 1:00 PM on a weekday and there were six people in line. I waited about 15 minutes before entering. They took my order while I was waiting, but it took about 25 minutes from when I entered until my food was served. According to reviews, the recommended dishes are the char siu ramen and the Abeku Don (a bowl with fried shrimp and three cutlets), but I ordered the mixed fry set meal (the same as the Abeku Don + fried fish) and the char siu ramen. The char siu ramen had large pieces of pork and was deliciously seasoned. The noodles were thin. The soup was a little strong🍜 but incredibly delicious. I drank the soup down to the last drop. The mixed fry portion was also large and delicious. It also came with salad, pickles, and miso soup (a little strong, perhaps). Overall, the portions were generous and good value for money. If I had to say something, it might take a little while for the food to be served. Since it takes a while for the food to be served, there might be a line outside... It might be difficult if you're short on time. There was a line on the way back as well. I'd give it 5 stars, but there's a wait, so I gave it 4 stars. Takeout seems to be available. There's a parking lot in front of the store that can accommodate 4 cars. If the parking lot is full, ask a staff member and they'll direct you to another parking spot. (Original) 観光でグーグルマップを検索して高評価だったので行きました。平日の13時00分過ぎに着いて並びが6人で15分程待って入店、待ってる間に注文を聞かれましたが入店してから提供されるまで25分位待ちました。 口コミを見るとチャーシューメンとアベック丼（海老フライとカツ3枚入った丼）がお勧めらしいですがミックスフライ定食（アベック丼の内容で+魚のフライ）とチャーシューメンを注文しました。チャーシューメンはチャーシューは大きく味付けが美味い。麺は細麺。スープは少し濃い目🍜で凄く美味しく。スープまで飲み干しました。 ミックスフライも量が多くサイズも大きく美味しかったです。それにサラダ、お新香、味噌汁（ちょっと濃いかも） 全体的に量が多くコスパ良く美味しかった。 強いて言うなら提供までに少し時間が掛かる所かな。提供に時間が掛かるので外に並びが出来るのかも… 時間に余裕が無いと厳しいのかも。 帰りも並びが有りました。 ☆5付けたい所ですが待ち時間が有るので ☆4にしました。 テイクアウトも出来るようでした。 店前に4台止められる駐車場が有りました。 満車の場合は店員さんに声を掛けると他の停める場所を指示してくれます。

(Translated by Google) It was my first visit. There is free parking in front of the restaurant, but it was full. I waited for a while until one became available, so I parked there. There seemed to be a lot of cars with license plates from outside the prefecture. The fried dishes, such as pork cutlets, are very filling, so I asked for a small portion of rice. The Abekudon bowl seems to be popular. (Original) 初めての訪問でした。 無料駐車場がお店の前にありますが満車でした。 しばらく待って空いたので駐めました。 県外ナンバーが多く感じました。 とんかつなどの揚げ物はとてもボリュームありますのでご飯は少な目にしてもらいました。 あべっく丼が人気あるみたいです。

360 degree panoramic view are awesome! Even Mt. Fuji could be seen if the sky is clear.

Beautiful views, well worth visiting & getting to the top. So peaceful & picturesque

A grassland plateau above the clouds Kurumayama is a grassland plateau situated at 1925m between Lake Shirakaba and Kirigamine, along the panoramic road known as Venus Line. Like the nearby Lake Shirakaba, Kurumayama is a mountain resort which offers a great selection of activities in the middle of nature. A ski lift which operates all year round can bring you at the top of Mt. Kuruma-yama in 15min. From there on a clear day you can enjoy a breath-taking 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, the Yatsugatake Mountains, the three ranges of the Alps, Mt. Asama and more. Nature is capricious but Kurumayama can boast an unparalleled high “clear sky ratio”, so chances are you can take a great picture. If you are an early riser, we suggest you try the sunrise lift. On the weekend, the lift opening time is sometimes anticipated to take you to the top before dawn so you can see the sun rise. With the right weather conditions, you might also see a picturesque sea of clouds form at the foot of the mountains. In winter, the mountain turns into a ski slope. Kurumayama Kogen Skypark Ski Resort features a wide piste with few trees, a layout which is fun for everyone from beginners to more expert skiers and snowboarders. Kurumayama and the adjacent Kirigamine are also a great spot for hiking. Once you are on top Mt. Kuruma-yama, you have access to a trail with hardly any ups and downs, perfect for any age and level. A light walk of about 4h will take you through Kirigamine to Yashima Wetland and back. Back in the day the area used to be a grazing ground and the locals kept vegetation growth under control to make sure they had soft nice grass for the cattle. Nowadays there are no more cows, but the scenery remains unchanged. The gentle slopes forming the plateau of Kurumayama and Kirigamine are covered by a thick layer of grass which is livened up by colorful flowers in the summer and pampas dancing in the wind in autumn. There are over 600 types of flowers growing in the area, but a special mention goes to nikko-kisuge, yellow daylilies, which covers the hills of Kurumayama and Kirigamine in mid-July. Seasons: *The dates below are approximate and may slightly vary depending on the weather. Green Season_ From early April to late September Autumn season_ (Japanese pampas grass) From early to late October Winter season_ From December to late March Flowers: Japanese Azalea_ June Daylily_ July Dwarf Pincushion Flower_ August~September Hiking info: Course 1: Kurumayama lift station (Take ski lift) → Kurumayama summit 30min → Kurumayama-kata 20min → Kurumayama Nokkoshi 25min → Kurumayama Chufuku → (Take ski lift) Kurumayama lift station *using the ski lift Distance: 4km Time required: about 1.5h Level: 1 Course 2: Kurumayama lift station (Take ski lift) →Kurumayama (summit) 1h35min → Yashima Wetland 1h45min → Kurumayama-kata → (Take bus) → Kurumayama lift station *using the ski lift Distance: 9.5km Time required: about 3h30min Level: 2

Nice View!!!!

In no time

The altitude is not so high but the view is wonderful because it is an independent peak with no trees or mountains to block around. Although it is good even in the summer when it becomes grassland, I think that the snow covering period is the best. There is a lift just below the top, and you can go to the top of the big outlook by just a few climbs. Mt. Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, Southern Alps, Central Alps, Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura, North Alps, Mt. Asama, ...! It's a wonderful view as if you were in the center of Japan. Climbing this much easier, there are not so many mountains with spectacular views. Moreover, descending is skiing and it is in a blink of an eye to the foot. Please come and enjoy the scenic beauty on fine day of clear air in winter season.

Nice

This mountain is easily accessible by car, and in fact I spent several hours just driving around it and finding different lookout spots. Some of the geography is quite surreal and almost has a highlands feel more than the top of a mountain. It is one of the most beautiful places I've been to on this earth and several vistas took my breath away. I was especially surprised that it is possible on a good day to see My. Fuji from here!

Unlucky day for me, it was pouring rain when I was there. I wish that I could go there again without rain.

Never get tired

(Translated by Google) Please think of the distance to the top as twice the distance you see from the bottom. If you reach the top, you will be greeted by a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view and a beautiful terrace like Hakuba. Please wear sturdy shoes. Don't forget to bring water. (Original) 下から見上げた距離の2倍頂上までの距離があると思って下さい 頂上まで行けば当然絶景360度の大パノラマに白馬のような美しいテラスもあります 靴はしっかりとしたものを履いていって下さい 水分補給の準備も忘れずに

(Translated by Google) It is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, with Kurumayama at its highest point (1,925m). If you head towards the summit from behind the Kurumayama Shoulder Parking Lot, you can reach the summit in under an hour, although the footing is overflowing with rocks. However, if you're climbing as if you're hiking, make sure you wear shoes with a decent amount of grip and sturdy soles. Sneakers can be quite painful and dangerous. Although this mountain is known for being one of the less difficult of the 100 Famous Mountains, there are also circular routes that take you via the Yashimagahara Wetlands, visiting the peaks of other mountains. If you start from these routes, you'll encounter steep slopes and slippery footing due to mud that remains for a while after rain (approximately intermediate level). My goal wasn't just to climb one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, but also to experience a proper mountain climb with a certain level of difficulty or itinerary, so I took a circular course that took about four hours, from Kurumayama Kata Parking Lot → Yashimagahara Wetlands → Zebrayama (1,776m) → Kita no Mimi (1,829m) → Minami no Mimi (1,838m) → Kirigamine (Kurumayama: 1,925m). I think this is a place that meets a wide range of needs, whether you're looking to enjoy the various elements of the summit, such as the views, plateau, and shop, or just the mountain climbing aspect. Due to the nature of the mountain, there are almost no trees to shade you, so even when the temperature is 20-25°C, there is no blocking out the sun and the sunlight is strong. If you stay still, you don't feel that hot, but if you do physical activity like climbing, you will feel quite hot. Unfortunately, on this day, August 13th (Wednesday), there was fog and unstable weather, so views were limited, but I was still able to see the things I particularly wanted to see, such as the view of the plateau spreading out before me and Lake Shirakaba from the summit, so I was generally satisfied (the circular course was also quite challenging). If you're planning to visit Utsukushigahara and Kirigamine on the same day, both are particularly popular around Golden Week and Obon, so I recommend securing a parking spot early in the morning (I arrived at Utsukushigahara Roadside Station the day before, which has parking for 800 cars, but there were already several hundred cars parked there). As of around 9am, there was a two-hour traffic jam on the mountain pass road to the parking lot at Utsukushigahara (and then another wait for a parking space to open up), and even when I headed to Kirigamine after 9am, it took more than 40 minutes to find a parking spot... (Original) 日本百名山の1座であり車山を最高点に持つ(1925m)。 車山肩駐車場裏手から山頂に向かえば石の転がる足場ではありますが1時間以内に登頂出来ます。ただ、ハイキングの感覚で登る方はある程度グリップと靴底がしっかりした造りの靴で登って下さい。スニーカーの様な靴だとかなり痛いですし危ないと思われます。 百名山の中では難易度が低いという事で有名な山ですが、八島ヶ原湿原を経由して他の山のピークを踏みながら周回するコースもあって、そうした所から登山すると急坂や雨の後しばらくぬかるみが残り続け滑りやすい足場があったりします(およそ中級者レベル)。 私はただ日本百名山に登る目的というだけでなく一定の難易度というか行程の内容でしっかり登山を味わいたかったので、車山肩駐車場→ 八島ヶ原湿原→ゼブラ山(1776m)→北の耳(1829m)→南の耳(1838m)→霧ヶ峰(車山：1925m)と約4時間の周回コースで臨みました。 山頂の景色や高原や売店等の様々な要素を楽しみたい方も登山として楽しみたい方も幅広いニーズに応えてくれる場所であると思います。 山の性質上、頭上を覆い被さる様な木々がほぼございませんので気温が20〜25℃であっても陽を遮る事が出来ず陽射しが強い為、じっとしていればそこまで暑さを感じませんが、登山等の身体を使う行為をするとかなり暑さを感じます。 あいにくこの日8/13(水)は霧が発生したり天候も安定しなかったりと眺望も限定的でしたが、それでも眼前に広がる高原の景色や山頂から見下ろす白樺湖の景色といった特に見たかったポイントは見る事が出来ましたので、概ね満足出来ました(周回コースもやり応えが程良くありました)。 もし、美ヶ原と霧ヶ峰を同日に巡るという方はGWやお盆は特にどちらも物凄く多くの人が来ますので、かなり早朝までには駐車場を確保した方が良いと思います(私は800台停められる道の駅美ヶ原に前日入りしましたがそれでも既に数百台停まっていました)。 朝の9時頃の時点で美ヶ原は駐車場まで峠道で2時間待ちの渋滞(更に駐車場の空き待ちも有り)になっていて、霧ヶ峰に9時以降に向かった際も駐車するまでに40分以上要しました‥。

(Translated by Google) Visited on 10/02/2025 The day before, while staying in Saku, there was a rainy thunderstorm, but I was able to see Mount Fuji faintly, so I was happy. I think the panoramic photo captures the grandeur of Mount Kirigamine. (Original) 20251002に訪問 前日、佐久で宿泊した際、雷雨を伴う雨であったが、薄っすらと富士山も見れたので良しとする。 パノラマ写真は霧ヶ峰の壮大さを表現していると思う

(Translated by Google) On Thursday, August 7, 2025, we visited Matsumoto City and other areas, then enjoyed a hike to work up an appetite after lunch. It was drizzling all morning, and when we arrived at the Kurumayama Kata parking lot, the fog was thick and we couldn't see much, but after we reached the top of Kurumayama, we were able to see a little bit of blue sky. I recommend a sunny day, so you can see both the close-up and distant views. (Although it was nice and cool without the sun...) (Original) 2025.8.7(木)松本市などを観光し、ランチを食べた後の腹ごなしがてらハイキング🥾を楽しみました。 午前中はずっと小雨で車山肩駐車場に着いた時は濃霧で視界は無かったですが、車山に登頂後は少しだけ青空も見えました。 やはり景色は近景、遠景が拝める晴れの日がお勧めです。(日差しが無いので涼しくて良かったですが…。)

Decent slopes. Although it’s a relatively small resort

Nice ski area with interesting ski slopes and view...

Where's the snow? It's late January, early February and they're still using the man-made stuff here. This place is legit in a valley so the elevation might not be high enough to get good snow, but it still should have some. The conditions were horrible for snowboarding and if you wipe out your ass will surely be hurting the next day! Avoiding this place if at all possible... there are many many other places much better in Nagano. Also the staff at the bottom lifts are "ticket Nazi" making me show my ticket EVERY TIME I went up...really?!? I'm literally the only American out here...can't you use some common sense?!

(Translated by Google) There's no snow this year ⛄ It can't be helped... only 3 lifts were operating! The one for advanced users was not working! However, the weather was nice and I was able to enjoy skating without getting cold. It's quite icy because there's no snow. It was very skinny and scary for me. My companion was disappointed that there were not many lifts... I used Restaurant Echo. It was nice to be able to take a break. There was a wide variety of rice on the menu and the prices were reasonable. The taste was delicious. The cutlet is quite thick and voluminous. I'm very satisfied. Please try it. (Original) 今年は雪がない⛄　仕方ないのだけど…リフト3本しか動いてなかった！上級者用は動いていませんでした！でも天気だったので、寒くなく楽しく滑れました。 雪が降らないため、かなりのアイスバーンです。ガリガリで私にはとても怖かったです。 同行者はリフト少なくてガッカリしてましたが… レストランエコーを利用しました。休憩も可能で綺麗でした。ご飯もなかなかメニュー豊富で値段もまぁまぁでした。味はおいしかったです。カツはかなり分厚くボリュームです。凄く満足です。ぜひ食べてみてください。

(Translated by Google) Echo Valley Ski Resort has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic, but the parking lot is open and can be used for mountain hiking in spring, summer, and autumn. Please take your trash home with you and do not cause any trouble as we will be using the parking lot. If you are coming from Tokyo, it is quicker to get off at Okaya Interchange on the Chuo Expressway, go through the Wada Tunnel, which has been free for several years, and then go via the Village at the base of the Blanche Takayama Ski Resort. In particular, the Echo Valley Ski Resort's second parking lot is convenient for hiking, as it can be accessed higher than the first parking lot. Even during the season when the Japanese buttercups are in full bloom and the Venus Line in Kirigamine is jammed with traffic, you can enjoy a quiet hike by climbing from here. If you go north on the forest road from the second parking lot, you will soon be impressed by the graceful appearance of Mt. Tateshina on the slopes. After that, you can reach the watershed ridge at Kita no Mimi in Yamahiko Valley via Mt. Ozasa. Alternatively, you can reach the watershed ridge at Kurumayama Norikoshi via Mt. Tonoue. (Original) エコーバレースキー場はコロナ禍以降は休業中ですが、駐車場は開いており、春・夏・秋の山歩きには利用できます。利用させて頂くので、ゴミは持ちかえってご迷惑をかけないようにしましょう。 東京方面からですと中央道の岡谷インターでおりて、何年か前から無料化された和田トンネルを通って、ブランシュ高山スキー場の麓ビレッジ経由が早いと思います。 特に、エコーバレースキー場第二駐車場は第一駐車場よりも上に行けますので、山歩きには便利です。霧ヶ峰のビーナスラインが大渋滞するニッコウキスゲ満開のシーズンでも、ここから登れば静かな山歩きを楽しめます。 第二駐車場から林道を北に行けば、すぐにゲレンデで蓼科山の嫋やかな姿に感動出来ます。その後、大笹山経由で山彦谷の北の耳で、分水嶺の稜線に出られます。もしくは、殿上山経由でも車山乗越の分水嶺の稜線に行けます。

(Translated by Google) I went there for two nights and three days from February 9th to 11th, 2018. In particular, on the 10th, the powder snow that had been falling since the night before stopped almost as soon as the lifts opened, and after that, the wonderful blue sky continued until the evening, making it the best skiing in terms of weather and slope conditions ヽ(^0^)ﾉ As long as the weather is good, it's not crowded, the slopes are wide, and there are slopes that both advanced and beginner skiers can enjoy, making it a highly recommended ski resort. However, when the sun isn't out, it's extremely cold, especially near the upper quad lift, so be sure to take measures against the cold (^_^;) (Original) 2018年2月9日～11日の二泊三日で行ってきました。特に10日は前夜から降り続いたパウダースノーが、リフト営業開始とほぼ同時に止み、その後は素晴らしい青空が夕方まで続き、天候・ゲレンデコンディション共に最高のスキーとなりましたヽ(^0^)ﾉ 天候さえ良ければ、混んでないし、ゲレンデは広いし、上級者も初心者も楽しめる斜面が揃ってるし、とてもオススメのスキー場です。 ただし、日がでていないときは、特に上のクワッドリフト付近はむちゃくちゃ寒いですから、防寒対策はしっかりと(^_^;)

(Translated by Google) The scenery is nice and the course is wide, so you can ski comfortably and leisurely! The ski slope course maintenance technology is amazing. If you are lucky, you may encounter wild deer near the ski resort. (Original) 景色が良く、コースの幅もあるのでのんびり気持ち良く滑れます！ ゲレンデのコース整備技術は、すごいです。 スキー場付近では、運が良いと野生の鹿に遭遇出来たりします。

A beautiful space with some incredible pieces. It was the last thing I expected to find by the lake.

enjoy various paintings and sculptures

nice

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, it was empty and I was able to enjoy the view in peace and quiet. Although I had heard of Rousseau's name before, I was able to deepen my understanding by watching videos and simple drawings. I visited without any prior knowledge, but personally I don't really like any of the paintings, and there aren't that many, so I almost finished looking at them quickly, but the building and the way the museum is presented is interesting, and the building itself is... It had an art-like atmosphere, you could go outside as you moved, there was a spiral staircase, and it had a church-like atmosphere with an atrium, which I thought was wonderful. I think this is the best point, especially for the view of Mt. Fuji that can be seen across the lake from this museum. The waterfront below is said to be one of the top 100 views of Fujimi in the Kanto region! While taking my time to enjoy the view, I walked along the corridor that serves as a veranda and enjoyed the view of Mt. Fuji...I thought it was a ``healing space'' as the pamphlet says. The shops were also well stocked. The staff were also cheerful, friendly, and responsive. (Original) 平日だったこともあり、空いていて静かにゆったりと鑑賞ができました。 名前こそ聞いたことあるルソーでしたが、ビデオ鑑賞や素朴な絵などで理解を深めることができました。 予備知識なしに訪れたのですが、個人的にどの絵もあまり好みではなく、点数はそれほどないのですぐに見終わりそうでしたが、この美術館の建物や見せ方が面白いですし、建物自体がアートのような雰囲気で、移動すると外にでたり、螺旋階段があったり、吹き抜けのある教会のような雰囲気だったりですばらしと感じました。 特にこの美術館から湖の向こうに見える富士山の風景においてはベストポイントだと思います。 眼下の水辺は、関東の富士見百景だそうですから！ ゆっくりと鑑賞を楽しみながら、ベランダになっている廊下を歩いたり、富士山の景色をたのしんだり・・・パンフレットにあるように「癒しの空間」であるなと思えた。 ショップも充実していました。 スタッフの方も明るくてフレンドリーで対応がよかったです。

(Translated by Google) If you like Rousseau's paintings, you'll be able to find other artists in the same genre. I think it's difficult to have a painting by someone who hasn't had a formal art education evaluated, but there are people who can tell the real thing. (Original) ルソーの絵が好きな人であれば、同じ系統の画家の作品に出会えます。 専門的な美術教育を受けていない人の絵が評価されるのは難しい事だと思いますが、本物を見極める人はいるんですね。

(Translated by Google) This compact museum is located on the north side of Lake Suwa. The parking lot can accommodate over 60 cars, and the building has a unique design that is quite enjoyable. There is also a shop and cafe, so it is a great place to spend some time looking at the lakeside scenery. The exhibits are dominated by the Paris School, and are from the period when the rise of photography was redefining the meaning of painting, so it was a fun experience to view. (Original) 諏訪湖畔北側に位置するコンパクトな美術館。駐車場は60台以上は停められるかと、建物は中々にユニークな造りで楽しめます。ショップ・カフェも在るので湖畔の景色を眺めながら一時を過ごすのも良いでしょう。展示内容はパリ派が占めており、当時写真の台頭により改めて絵を書く事の意味を模索した時代の物で、楽しく観賞出来ました。

(Translated by Google) The location is great. The view of Lake Suwa from the picture window was beautiful. It's a small museum. I saw a special feature on works by artists who didn't have an art education. The atmosphere was simple and heartfelt. There were also paintings made by the artist when he was older and retired, which gave me a sense of encouragement that you can start doing what you love at any time in life. The view from the cafe is also great. The parking lot is large and easy to park in. (Original) ロケーションが良い。ピクチャーウインドウから見る諏訪湖がキレイでした。こじんまりとした美術館。 美術教育を受けていない作家の作品特集見ました。素朴で心のこもった雰囲気を感じました。高齢になって、隠居生活を始めてからの絵画などもあり、人生いつからでも好きな事始められるんだ〜と少し元気を頂きました。 カフェからの眺めもいいです。駐車場🅿️は広く止めやすい。

I enjoyed my visit here. There was information in English and I was fortunate enough to get the gist of the Japanese tour and well through my own ability and the help of a friend. This seems to be a very unusual historical place, as it's quite rare (allegedly it's only here?) to see animal sacrifice in Japan. Not that you get to watch it but that it was practiced here in the past. The grounds themselves are also quite nice to stroll through.

Would have been more interested if the guide there had explained using a little bit more understandable language. He had such a quick tongue not even my Japanese parents in law managed to decipher what he was saying.

I liked here

(Translated by Google) This visit will be on April 10, 2025. Moriya was the head priest of the Suwa Kamisha Shrine. The admission fee is 100 yen per adult. The museum displays the history of the Moriya clan, documents from the family that have been handed down since the Kamakura period, and replicas of the offerings made at the Onzu Festival held at the shrine. The building has earthen walls that give it a great atmosphere. The Onzu Festival is held at Suwa Taisha Shrine every year on April 15th, and apparently people offer stuffed deer heads to the gods and pray for a good harvest. The bow and arrow are probably for hunting deer. The meat, which is one of the offerings, is clearly fake, but what about the stuffed heads? In the past, 75 deer heads were offered, and one deer with a torn ear was always included, which was one of the seven wonders. (Original) こちらは2025年04月10日の訪問となります。守矢さんは諏訪上社の神長官だったとの事です。入館料は大人一人100円。 守矢氏の歴史や、鎌倉時代から伝わる当家の文書、大社で行われる御頭祭の神饌（供え物）の再現物などが展示されています。建物に関しては土壁というのが雰囲気むんむん。 御頭祭とは諏訪大社で毎年4/15に行われ、鹿の首の剥製などを神に捧げ五穀豊穣を祈るものらしいですね。 弓矢は多分、鹿などを狩る時のもの。神饌の一つであるお肉はどう見ても作りものですが、首の剥製は……どうなんでしょう？　昔は75頭の鹿の首が捧げられ、必ず耳の裂けた鹿が一頭入っているのが七不思議になっていたとか。

(Translated by Google) Opened in 1991, the building's basic design was undertaken by Professor Fujimori Terunobu (currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo). The structure is made of reinforced concrete, with a specially formulated wall plaster applied to both the inside and outside of the walls, and the floor is similarly tataki-style, with hand-split sawara lumber covering some of the wall plaster. The roof is topped with flat stones known locally as "teppei-seki" and natural slate. The four pillars that run through the eaves at the front entrance are made from locally grown yew trees. (Republished from the Chino City Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum website) (Original) 平成3年に開館し、建物の基本設計は藤森照信教授（現東京大学名誉教授）が行いました。 構造は鉄筋コンクリートの上に、壁体部分においては内外とも特別調合の壁土を塗り、床面は同様のタタキとし、さらに一部壁土の上にはさわら材手割り板をかぶせています。また、屋根には地元の「鉄平石」といわれる平石と天然スレートをのせています。正面入口の庇を貫く4本柱は地元産のイチイの樹を使っています。（茅野市 神長官守矢史料館HPより転載）

(Translated by Google) September 2025 Visited by car. There's a parking lot at the entrance. There's a sign, but it's a little hard to find. However, the building itself is very interesting, with rows of stuffed deer heads lining the walls inside. It's a wonder why such a magnificent building is located here. You can stroll around the area, and the promenade is fun. There are some interesting things to see. Admission fee: 100 yen. (Original) 2025年9月 車で訪問。入り口に駐車場がある。 看板もあるが、若干分かりづらい。 ただ、建物自体はとても面白く、中には鹿の頭の剥製が壁にずらっとあったり。 何故、ここにこのような素晴らしい建物があるのか不思議。 建物の周りも散策できたり、遊歩道としても楽しく。興味深いものがありました 拝観料100円。

(Translated by Google) The Moriya family served as the chief priests of Suwa Kamisha Shrine from ancient times until the beginning of the Meiji period. The Ohoori Suwashi clan were living gods, and it was the five organs of the shrine, including the chief priest, who actually oversaw the religious ceremonies. Inside the museum, a stuffed deer head used in the Onzu Festival is on display. Outside you'll also find Mishaguji Shrine and the chief priest's back burial mound. Admission is 100 yen, and there is parking at the entrance where you can park several cars. (Original) 古代から明治時代の初めまで諏訪上社の神長官を勤めた守矢家。 大祝（おおほうり）諏方氏（すわし）は現人神（あらひとがみ）であり、実際に神事を取り仕切っていたのは神長官をはじめとする五官祝だった。 館内には御頭祭で使用された剥製の鹿の首が展示されている。 また外にはミシャグジ社、神長官裏古墳がある。 入館料は100円、入り口に数台停められる駐車場がある。

It’s a must..!! For non-Japanese, please bring cash. (¥¥¥).💵💶💴

Very good unagi，but a little bit expensive.

Good food with service.

(Translated by Google) It's a Sunday in August, near Lake Suwa. I wait for about 30 minutes, my hunger building racing as the aroma of eel wafts from the building, which blends majestically and elegantly into the residential area. Meanwhile, cars are constantly arriving and leaving the parking lot. Looking at the license plate numbers, it seems that on this day, about 70% of the customers are from far away, and 30% are locals. ... (Original) 8月の日曜日、諏訪湖のほど近く。 堂々と、かつ上品に住宅街に溶け込む建物から漂う鰻の薫りにお腹をすかせながら30分ほど待つ。その間、駐車場ではひっきりなしに車が着いては出るを繰り返す。ざっとプレートナンバーを見た限り、この日は遠方7割、地元3割といったところか。 通された座敷でメニューに悩むが、サクッと食べたい気持ちもあり、うな丼を注文。10～15分ほどで供される。表面香ばしくも柔らかな身は関東風の鰻かと見受けた。タレもご飯も、湯葉入りのお吸い物も美味しゅうございました。 卓上にはフワッとした香りの良い山椒のほか、タレが置いてあり、"つゆだく"なカスタマイズも可能。

(Translated by Google) It's been a while since I last visited. It was lunchtime on a Saturday, but I was able to easily find a bike parking spot and was shown to a seat without having to wait. Since it had been a while since my last visit, I ordered the extra-large bento box, which has thicker-than-usual eel pieces. It was a very satisfying meal, with two large, thick pieces of eel on a large round bowl. Because the meat was so thick, it was very plump and delicious. The aroma of the sansho pepper sprinkled on top halfway through added to the flavor, and combined with how hungry I was, I ended up eating it all in no time, but it was very satisfying. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth giving it a try. Please note that payment is cash only. (Original) 久しぶりに訪問しました。土曜日のお昼時でしたが駐輪場もすんなりとめられ、席も待つことなく案内していただけました。 久しぶりということもあり、鰻が通常より分厚い特々重を頂きました。 大きな丸い器に大ぶりの肉厚鰻が合計2枚乗ったとっても食べ応えのあるものです。 肉厚なだけあって、とてもふっくらしていて美味しいです。途中から振りかけた山椒の香りもしっかり効いて、お腹が空いていたこととも相まって、案外とペロリと食べ終えてしまいましたが、とても満足出来るものでした。 お値段はそれなりに張りますが、折角なので一度は試してみるのも良いかと思います。 支払いは現金払いのみなので、ご注意下さい。

(Translated by Google) I arrived before opening time. There was a large parking lot next to the restaurant, and there was a reservation slip outside the entrance, so I filled it out and strolled around Lake Suwa until the restaurant opened. The reservation slip outside may not have been much use. Customers were already there a few minutes before opening time. Looking at the license plate numbers, I noticed that people were coming from as far away as Shinagawa and Chiba, so I knew the food must be really good. My companion, who apparently has been coming here frequently since he was a child, wanted me to try it, so he took me there. It was a late lunch, so I couldn't eat much, but I had the jyu-ju and uzaku (eel and cucumber vinegar dish). The eel was so tender I could easily cut it with chopsticks, and the meat was fluffy like cotton candy. The sauce was neither too rich nor too sweet, just my taste, and I was completely captivated (lol). I wanted to try chawanmushi, but unfortunately they didn't have it. The dinner to end our trip was truly the best. (Original) 開店前に到着。お店の隣に広めの駐車場があり、入口外には順番予約を記入する紙があったので、そちらに記入して開店まで諏訪湖を散策。 表にあった順番予約の紙はあまり意味がないかもしれません。 開店数分前にはすでにお客様が入ってました。 車のナンバーを見ると品川や千葉など遠方から来ているくらいなので、本当に美味しいんだなと思いました。そんな私の連れも子供の頃からちょこちょこ通っていたらしく、私に是非食べてもらいたいということで連れて行ってもらいました。 遅いお昼だったので、量があまり食べれず上重とうざく（鰻ときゅうりの酢の物）を頂きました。 鰻は箸ですーっと切れるほど柔らかく身は綿菓子のようにフワフワ、タレは濃厚すぎず甘すぎず私の好み、完全に虜になりました（笑） 茶碗蒸しが食べたかったけど無かったので残念。 旅の最後を締めくくる夜ご飯は、本当に最高の最高でした。

(Translated by Google) Since we made a reservation in advance, we were able to eat immediately upon arrival! The eel in the Unagi-ju was plump and thick, and there was even eel underneath the rice! It was delicious. (Original) 事前に予約を入れておいていたので、到着時間には即食べられる様になっていました！鰻重の特上うなぎは、身がふっくらと厚くてご飯の下にも鰻がいた！美味しく頂きました。

(Translated by Google) A restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food and delicious drinks in a calm atmosphere. They sell fresh fish, which is rare in Nagano, a prefecture with no sea, and they serve high-quality fish prepared using advanced techniques. It's a popular restaurant, so we recommend making a reservation. (Original) 落ち着いた雰囲気の中で、美味しい料理と旨い酒を飲める店。海なし県長野では珍しく新鮮な魚を売りにしていて、質の高い魚を高い技術で調理して出してくれる。 人気店なので予約していくことをお勧め。

During our trip to Nagano, this is the only izakaya which serves the most type of bashashi (raw horse meat) on the same dish. Yummy.

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time for lunch. It's always crowded at night as it's a popular restaurant, but I think it's a good idea to make a reservation for lunch as well. What I ate this time was the fatty mackerel sashimi gozen, and I highly recommend it as it was rich in fat and delicious. Also, the employees had great customer service. (Original) ランチでははじめて伺いました。 夜の時間帯も人気店だけあっていつも混んでいるのですが、やっぱりお昼の時間も予約をされた方が良いと思います。 今回食べたのは、とろ鯖刺身御膳でしたが脂がしっかりのっていて美味しくおすすめですよ。 また従業員の方も素晴らしい接客で良かったです。

(Translated by Google) It was a Tuesday, a national holiday, in late September 2025. I arrived just after opening time. The parking lot in front of the store wasn't very full, so I thought I could go in. Four of the six seats at the counter were open, so I was able to sit down. There was a luggage compartment under the chair. I ordered the "Today's Grilled Fish and Sashimi Set Meal 1,680 yen." I was asked about the size of the rice and ordered the regular size, and was told the grilled fish was overnight dried ebo sea bream. The tray was brought out in about 20 minutes. The waiter explained the three types of sashimi. Judging from the way the ebo sea bream was cooked, I realized I had to eat it all the way down to the bone! So, I enjoyed everything except the head and tail of the ebo sea bream. It was great. Thank you for the meal. This is a popular restaurant, so it was full by around 11:45. I asked waiting customers for their cell phone numbers. This is a restaurant that accepts reservations, so if you're not just dropping in, it's best to make a reservation. (Original) 2025年9月下旬、祭日の火曜日。開店時間直後に到着。 店舗前の駐車場はそれほど埋まっておらず、これなら行けるかと入店。 カウンターは6席中4席空いており、無事座れた。 椅子の下に手荷物入れ有り。 「本日の焼き魚と刺身御膳 1,680円」を注文。 ご飯のサイズの確認があり普通を注文、また焼き魚はえぼ鯛の一夜干しとのこと。 20分ほどでお盆が運ばれてきた。 店員さんから三種の刺身の説明有り。 えぼ鯛の焼き具合から、骨まで食えということだな！。 ということで、えぼ鯛の頭と尻尾以外は全て美味しくいただきました。 よかったです。ごちそうさまでした。 こちらは繁盛店なので、11時45分ぐらいには満席。待つお客には携帯の番号を聞いていた。 予約可能なお店なので、ふらっと行かないのであれば予約が確実か。

(Translated by Google) We recommend that you make a reservation and allow plenty of time. I made a reservation and arrived 10 minutes before the store opened, but there was a line, and people who entered the store around 12:00 without a reservation were turned away. Lunch is voluminous, so if you're a small eater, I think it's best to order less rice from the beginning. The batter on the fries I ordered was freshly fried and crispy, sauce and tartar sauce were served on separate plates, and the rice was very delicious. It was a nice consideration to have warm tea instead of water. I think the price is also cheap for such a large volume. Drinks are an additional charge, but there was a wide variety. I thought I would like to try a different lunch again. (Original) ぜひ予約と、余裕ある時間をとることをお勧めします。予約して開店10分前に到着しましたが、行列になっており、12時頃に入店した予約なしの方はお断りされていました。 ランチはボリュームがあるので、少食の方は最初からご飯少なめで注文が良いかと思います。 注文したフライの衣は揚げたてサクサク、ソースとタルタルソースが別皿で添えられており、ご飯はとても美味しかったです。水ではなく、暖かいお茶なのも嬉しい配慮でした。 価格も、これだけのボリュームで安いと思います。ドリンクは別料金ですが、種類が多かったです。 また違うランチを食べたいなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Whatever you order is delicious. It fills up quickly, so I recommend making a reservation by phone. You can choose to have the Shinshu Gozen with or without rice. Horse sashimi, Sanzoku-yaki, Nozawana, soba noodles. Everything was delicious. The type of boiled fish changes daily, so you'll never get bored. The cat-shaped grated daikon radish served with the mackerel is adorable. (Original) どれを頼んでも美味しいです。すぐ満席になるので電話予約がオススメです。信州御前はご飯あり、なしが選べます。馬刺し、山賊焼、野沢菜、蕎麦。どれも美味しかったです。煮魚は日により魚の種類が変わるので飽きません。鯖に添えられている猫型の大根おろしがかわいいです。

(Translated by Google) A popular store that fills up within 10 minutes of opening. Advance reservations are recommended. All of them are delicious, but my favorite is the Toro Saba Sashimi Gozen.I was shocked at how delicious it was, one of the best mackerel I've ever eaten. The fat is the best, but it's not greasy and the doneness is perfect. A perfect dish with beautiful grilled marks. The sashimi was so delicious that I couldn't believe I was eating it in a prefecture with no sea, but the most delicious thing was It was sashimi of grilled mackerel. 202505 revisited The stable mackerel is so delicious I can't resist it. You can't go wrong with any of the menu items, so just order what you like. (Original) 開店して10分程で店内はほぼ埋まる人気店 事前の予約がオススメです 全て美味しいのですがイチオシはとろサバ刺身御膳です、今まで食べた鯖の中で1番と言えるくらい美味しく衝撃を受けました。脂乗りが最高ですが脂はくどくなく焼き加減も絶妙 焼き目の美しさも素晴らしく文句のない逸品 刺身も海無し県で食べてるとは思えない美味しさ、とは言えど1番美味しかったのは しめ鯖を炙った刺身でした 202505再訪 安定の鯖、美味すぎてたまらん。 どのメニューもハズレは無いので好きなものをあ注文すれば良いと思います