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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About 20 different species including penguins. Most cages house one animal and are small compared to their size- Lonely and claustrophobic. There’s a few decent ones but I guess the low price for the zoo entry doesn’t do much to help the animals’ conditions.

The cages are too small for the animals… some of them look anxious/sad. In the pictures you can see how they are. It’s a pitty because I imagine the intention it’s not bad but please make sure they have more space…

Small zoo, small exhibits best was the petting zoo part where we could put panda mice and guinea pigs. I am BIG guinea pig fan, so it's totally worth it. Daughter loved it cos could pet animals. 😄

Tiny enclosures for such beautiful animals that deserve better. Please do the right thing and move these animals to a better life. They look bored and distressed.

The worst zoo I’ve seen in my life. We were depressed after going. The animals are alone, in extremely small cages, without any nature. They really seem bored to death. There is even a dog in cage, as well as a horse - pure nonsense. Don’t support these kind of cheap zoos that don’t care about animals.

Disturbing place. Many animals have tiny compartments with almost no place to hide and no enrichment. Wish I could release the fox and tanuki from their cages with a concrete floor and bench-and-blanket in the corner. They looked very stressed in such prison sells.

It was heartbreaking to see the animals in such small enclosures. The manic cries of the animals were spine chilling. I hope they close this zoo and release the animals soon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not bad! Wasn’t the best soba I had eaten, but they have hearty portions! the restaurant has a homely feel. Also, the tempura zaru soba comes with a tempura apple slice which was really good 🤯 not sure if they have an English menu. Order from the friendly staff and pay at the end. Cash only or Paypay:)

Very delicious! A complimentary green tea on arrival. The soba noodles a large sized portion and delicious! I highly recommend not leaving without trying the warm sticky sweet rica ball, Ohagi (walnut crumble one was amazing!). Thank you for the kind service.

I had wild vegetables soba (sansai-soba) and sweet sake (amazake). The soba came with a fish cake (kamaboko) but other than that it's fully vegetarian meal and it will make you full. Warm and delicious. The place has plastic partitions and humidifiers for covid prevention.

Kusabue is famous Soba noodles restaurant. Cold Soba noodles, bit sweetie and brothy sauce are fantastic. Soba noodles are priced JPY800. I felt the price is rather high. Car parking lot is available but too small against the size of the restaurant. Credit card payments are unacceptable. PayPay is accepted.

Soba is excellent! Tempura is very good. It's a bit pricy ￥1500 but quality food.

Great soba and an absolutely amazing experience, we’ve encountered so many lovely people in the area but the staff here were the best by far. Top notch hospitality!

Great tasting, hearty portions of quality soba at excellent prices. They also mix things up a bit with a few variations so be sure to grab 1-2 side items. Most travelers in Nagano will probably get sick of soba by the second time but this one is worth a visit. They also have some sort of walnut powder coated rice ball that they are famous for - it sounds a bit weird but it was pretty darn good.

(Translated by Google) I got hungry on my way from Karuizawa to Ueda, so I did some research and stopped in. This is a delicious restaurant with excellent value for money. The B set of katsudon + udon and the kalbi yakiniku lunch came to 2,000 yen. The udon in the set was topped with pork that had a sweet and spicy flavor similar to shogayaki, and it was so filling that it didn't seem like a side dish. This restaurant is a rare combination of a yakiniku restaurant and a set meal restaurant, and from its slightly dated exterior to the unexpected tablet-based ordering system, everything about it stood out in its own unique way. It's like an oasis for local blue-collar workers and big eaters. Thank you very much. (Original) 軽井沢から上田に向かってる途中にお腹が空き、その場で調べて立ち寄りました。 コスパ抜群の美味しい食事処。 カツ丼+うどんのBセット、 カルビ焼肉ランチで2千円でした。 セットのうどんは生姜焼きのような甘辛い風味の豚肉がのっていてサイドとは思えない気合いの入り方。 焼肉屋+定食屋というあまりないスタイルの店、少し古びた外観からは意外なタブレット式の注文方式など全てが独特の異彩を放っていました。 地元のブルーカラーの人たちや大食漢達のオアシスのよう。 ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) I always visit this place when I go to the nearby hot spring. Everything is delicious, and they have a special set menu for 500 yen on weekdays, but the Korean food is great. The hot pots, along with kimchi and japchae, are authentic and you can enjoy flavors you can't get at home. (Original) いつも近くの温泉と一緒に訪問させて頂いています。基本何でもおいしいですし、平日ランチに500円という破格のセットもありますが、韓国料理がすごく嬉しいです。キムチやチャプチェなどと一緒に鍋などは本格的で家で食べれない味を楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) It's too salty to eat. Your mouth will be numb for a while. I wouldn't recommend it for people looking for a normal meal. I guess most customers were there for the 500 yen lunch. (Original) 塩っ辛くて食べられません。しばらくの間、口が痺れます。 普通の食事を目的とされる方にはおすすめしません。 殆どのお客さんがワンコインランチを目的としたものと推察。

(Translated by Google) I ordered the 800 million ➕ B set (rice, soup, kimchi), beef offal, skirt steak, and a large serving of rice.There were so many menu items that I was really worried about.I want to conquer them all, but it will happen gradually!The 800 million B set is quite filling and the cost performance is great.Also, the kimchi that came with the set was surprisingly delicious, so much so that I wanted a second helping!!!The fried shrimp, hamburger steak, and grilled ginger were all delicious and I was very satisfied.The tuna sashimi was also amazing🐟 The yakiniku had a good portion of meat and had no odor, the beef offal was plump, the skirt steak was juicy and delicious.The sauce that came with the yakiniku was also delicious😋The food was delicious, but the first thing was the attentiveness of the staff.Thank you for the meal😊 (Original) 八億➕Bセット(ご飯 スープ キムチ)と牛ホルモン ハラミ ご飯大盛りを注文 メニューが多くかなり悩みました 全部制覇したいがそれは徐々に! 八億のBセットはかなりボリュームも良くコスパも最高 それにセットに付いてくるキムチがびっくりするくらい美味しくておかわりしたいくらいでした!!!エビフライもハンバーグも生姜焼きもどれも美味しく大満足 マグロのお刺身も最高🐟 焼肉はお肉の盛りも良く肉は臭みが無く 牛ホルモンはプリプリ ハラミはジューシーでとても美味しく付いてきた焼き肉のタレがこれまた美味い😋食事も美味かったが1番はお店の方の気配りとても良かったです ご馳走様でした😊

(Translated by Google) P.S.: It was delicious last time and I was able to visit again before the day had passed. The daily lunch special was grated cutlet, but this time it was not good. Last time's oil and chicken was more delicious. The stone-grilled bibimbap was delicious❗️If I were to pass by again, I would definitely want to stop by because of the variety of menu items and the taste of the food. This is my second visit, and the customer service at the hall is very good. Thank you for the treat. I remember seeing it on 📺, so I discovered the shop while driving on Route 18 and suddenly stopped by for lunch. Arrived at 1pm and was seated with no waiting time. Water and towels were provided by ourselves. Since it's my first time, I ordered mini ramen for today's lunch B, but is it mini? I was imagining something a little smaller 🍜, so my stomach was full. Today's most important lunch⇒It was oil and chicken, but the outside was crispy and the seasoning was good🍚The cost performance is great with free refills❗ 🍜The volume was unnecessary. In this modern age, wouldn't it be okay to set the price at 600 to 700 yen? That's what I'm thinking. The yukkejang 🍜 was also spicy and made me sweat 🥵, but despite its spiciness, the yukkejang 🍜 was rich and delicious. Also, in terms of customer service, all the women in the hall were very efficient and the customer service was good, and the atmosphere of the store was very nice. I didn't think there were many shops like this. Despite the current times, I hope that the restaurant will continue to be open for many years to come, and it was a lunch that makes me want to stop by again if I pass by. Thank you for the delicious lunch😊 (Original) 追記⇒前回美味しく日が経過しないうちに又訪問出来ました。日替わりランチおろしかつでしたが今回はイマイチでした。前回の油淋鶏の方が激ウマでした。石焼ビビンバは美味しかったです❗️また近くを通れば必ず寄りたくなるメニューの豊富さと料理の味です。 今回で２回目の訪問ですがホールの接客は凄く良いです。御馳走様でした。 📺で見た記憶があり18号を走行中お店を発見して急遽寄りランチしました。 13時に入店で待ち時間無く着席 水とおしぼりはセルフでした。 初めてなので本日のランチＢにしてミニラーメン🍜付けましたがミニ？ってもう少し小さい🍜を想像してたので御腹が満腹になりました。 肝心の本日のランチ⇒油淋鶏でしたが外はパリパリで味付けも良く🍚お代わり無料ってコスパ最高すぎます❗ 🍜不要な位にボリュームもありました。 こんな御時世なので600〜700円の値段設定でもよいんでは？なんて思ってしまう程です。 ユッケジャン🍜も辛くて汗がダクダク🥵になりましたが、でも辛さの中にコクがあり美味しいユッケジャン🍜でした。 それと接客ですがホールの女性陣の皆様テキパキと動いていて接客も良くお店の雰囲気がとても良かったです。 こんなお店中々無いと思いました。 こんな御時世ですがこれからも末永く営業される事を願いながら又近くを通れば寄りたいなと思わせるランチとなりました。 美味しいランチご馳走様でした😊

(Translated by Google) I had seen it on TV before and was passing by so I decided to visit for the first time. I had a beef yakiniku set meal. I was imagining something like stir-fried meat and vegetables, but it was more like grilled meat for yakiniku (with some onions and carrots). There was a bit of yakiniku sauce, or rather, a lot of seasoned juice, and the cabbage that came with it was also covered in sauce. I'm happy to be able to use PayPay. (Original) 以前にテレビで見たことがあり、近くを通りかかったので初訪問してみました。 牛焼肉の定食を頂きました。 肉野菜炒めみたいな感じを想像していましたが、焼肉用のお肉を味付きで焼いた感じ(少し玉ねぎと人参が入ってる)でした。 ちょっと焼肉のタレと言うか味付けの汁が多くて、添えてあるキャベツもタレまみれになっていました。 PayPayが使えるのは嬉しい。

(Translated by Google) The daily lunch was 500 yen, and although I didn't know what was in the lunch when I ordered, the portion was ample and I was satisfied. (Original) 日替わりランチ500円、注文時にランチの内容は分からないですが、　量も充分で満足できました。

歴史好きには最高❗(^^)d

(Translated by Google) [March 21, 2025☀️] I'm the first one on a weekday morning. Photography was prohibited in the exhibition corner. There is only one exhibition room! I thought so at first. But... I was there for 2 hours I was immersed Not 250 yen, but about 2500 yen. I enjoyed it! The Sanada family is close friends. That's great...I thought 🌟 Get [Rokumonsen Netsuke] as a souvenir Bought two in different colors ♥️ It's a bit far, but I'm glad I came! ⚪⚪⚪ ⚪⚪⚪ (Original) 【2025年3月21日☀️】 平日の朝一番乗りです。 展示コーナーは撮影禁止でした 展示室は……1部屋のみ！ そうなのか…と最初は思いました。 なんですが… 2時間いました 没頭しました 250円でなく、2500円分くらい 楽しめた！ 真田ファミリーは仲が良くて いいよなぁ…なんて思いました 🌟お土産に【六文銭根付け】を 色違いで2つ購入♥️ ちょっと遠いけど来て良かった！ ⚪⚪⚪ ⚪⚪⚪

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday in August. There were a lot of history buffs. There were a lot of people there. Everyone was carefully examining the detailed explanatory documents. I'm a bit of a history buff myself, but even though I was the last one to enter, I was the first to leave. There's a sign that says "No photography beyond this point." It's small, so be careful. However, the history buffs there today didn't seem to be thinking about taking photos. (I was about the only one with photography in mind.) I empathized with Sanada and tried my best to look around the museum, remembering the historical drama "Sanada Maru." I think it will stick in my mind if I come back again sometime in the future. As I left the Sanada History Museum and headed back toward Ueda, the Ueda Basin was spectacular. It was once again clear that Sanada-go was located high up the mountain slope. (Original) 8月の平日に訪問しました。 歴史好きな人が多いですね。沢山の人が来ていました。そして 細かい説明文書を皆さんじっくり見ている。私も歴史には うるさい方だけれども､私が一番最後に入ったのに 最初に出たのは私でした。 「ここから先は撮影禁止」の案内板あります。案内が小さいので要注意。でも､本日来ていた歴史好きの面々は 撮影は頭に無いようでした。(撮影が頭にあるのは私くらいでした) 真田に感情移入し、大河ドラマ「真田丸」を思い出しながら一生懸命中を見て回りましたが、時期をおいて もう一回来ると しっかり頭に残るような気がします。 真田氏歴史館を出て、上田方面に帰る時は、上田盆地が絶景です。真田郷は山の斜面をずっと上がった高い場所だという事が改めてわかります。

(Translated by Google) Ueda City attracts many filming locations. In my memory, the oldest movie is The Plot of Sanada Yukimura, but it wasn't on display. The admission fee is cheap, so please come and see it. Ladies and gentlemen. (Original) 上田市は数々のロケを誘致しているのですね。私の記憶では真田幸村の謀略と言う映画が最も古いものでありますが展示の中にそれはありませんでした。入館料も安いし是非ご覧になられてください。みなさま。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by to learn about the roots of the Sanada clan before sieging the main castle of the Sanada clan. From the outside, it looks like a one-story Japanese house, but when I entered, I found myself saying "Huh?" to myself as I entered the exhibition room at the far right. There is only one exhibition room, but the layout is as good as any famous museum. I had underestimated it, thinking it would be like a mini version of the Sanada Treasure Museum in Matsushiro. My apologies m(_ _;)m (Original) 真田氏本城へ攻城する前に真田家のルーツを知っておこうと思い立ち寄りました。 外観は平屋の日本家屋ですが、入館して右手奥の展示室に　えッと心の声を発してしまいました。展示室はひとつですが、レイアウトのセンスの良さは有名な博物館級でした。松代にある真田宝物館のミニ版くらいだろうと舐めてました。大変失礼致しましたm(_ _;)m

(Translated by Google) Sanada City History Museum. Admission is 250 yen per adult. There is free parking available nearby. The history of the Sanada clan, from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, was introduced along with the exhibits. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. As we visited on a weekday, we were able to take our time looking around. (Original) 真田市歴史館。入場料は大人１名250円。 周辺に駐車場あります。無料で駐車できます。 戦国から江戸期まで、真田氏の歴史が展示物と供に紹介されていました。 館内は撮影禁止となっています。 平日の訪問でしたので、ゆっくり見学させていただきました。

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is free and spacious. Admission is 250 yen. The exhibition space is small and photography is not permitted. There are exhibits of items and documents related to the three generations of the Sanada clan. The only problem was the difference between using "Nobushige" and "Yukimura." The names are mixed up depending on the source, which can be very confusing. Someone later added some fiction and made it "Yukimura," and it took on a life of its own, but as a history museum, I would like them to use the correct name. (Original) 駐車場は無料で広い。入場料は250円。展示スペースは狭く写真撮影は不可。 真田三代ゆかりの品や資料の展示がある。 ただ困ったのは「信繁」と「幸村」の使い分け。資料によってごちゃまぜなので、すごく混乱する。 後の世の人がフィクションを加えて「幸村」にしたのがひとり歩きしたのだが、やはり歴史館ならば、正しい名称を使って欲しい。

The marker at the very top is a Pokemon Go gym which gets more foot traffic than I expected, because my dude got punted after less than two hours. Views of the surrounding plains are pretty rad.

(Translated by Google) This is Sanada clan Honjo. Wonderful remains remain. The defensive divisions such as the main enclosure, second enclosure, third enclosure, and Horikiri can still be clearly identified. Below you, you can look down on Sanada's Sato, and even the cars and people passing by can be clearly recognized. I see, if you set up a castle here, you will be able to see the condition of your territory at your fingertips!!I am very impressed. Looking at the ground (excuse me) from this castle, I feel as if I were Masayuki Sanada, and from today onwards I too can pretend to be Masayuki Sanada!! If you're a Sengoku fanatic or a castle fanatic, I think you'll be so impressed that you'll cringe. Please note that you must pass through a narrow uphill slope to reach the main castle. There are multiple routes. I visited on a road bike (bicycle), and the slope was quite steep. The restrooms have been newly built in recent years and are very clean. That's it for Manager Otter's bicycle trip. (Original) 真田氏本城です。 素晴らしい遺構が残されています。 本丸、二の郭、三の郭、堀切といった防御区画を今でもはっきりと識別することができます。 眼下には、真田の郷(さと)を見下ろすことができ、道行くクルマ、ヒトの姿ですら、はっきりと認識できます。 なるほど、ここにお城を構えれば、自分の領地の具合が手に取るようにわかる!!と感激致します。 このお城から地上(大変に失礼)を見ていると、まるで自分が真田昌幸さんにでもなったような、今日から僕も真田昌幸!!と真田ごっこができます。 戦国マニア、お城マニアであれば、のけぞるほどの感動があると思います。 なお、本城へは狭い上り坂を通り抜ける必要があります。 ルートは複数あります。 ロードバイク(自転車)で訪れましたが、それなりに急坂でございました。 お手洗いが近年、新設されて、きれいでありがたいのであります。 以上、ラッコ店長の自転車旅でした。

(Translated by Google) There is free parking near the entrance. The remains of the Sanada clan's main castle, which skillfully uses the terrain, can be seen everywhere. Its elevated location offers stunning views of the surrounding area. It's a recommended spot as it's relatively easy to access. (Original) 入り口付近に無料駐車場あります 地形を巧みに使った真田氏本城の遺蹟を随所に見る事が出来ます 高い位置にあるので周囲の景色も素晴らしいです。 比較的気軽にアクセスできる場所にあるのでおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) Sanada Honjo Castle is also known as Matsuo Castle. It stands at an altitude of 890m, about 150m above sea level. However, a road has been built and free parking is available nearby, making it easy to visit. It is located in the center of the Sanada Basin, which is surrounded by Toishi Castle, Tenpaku Castle, and Matsuo Old Castle, and is close to the Sanada clan's castle. It is called Sanada Honjo Castle because of its location and background, but it is unclear whether it actually functioned as the Sanada clan's main castle. The castle ruins are simply laid out in a continuous style with three enclosures along a plateau-like ridge. Moats are cut between the enclosures, and the tip of the third enclosure has been cut into a slope. Only a small amount of stonework can be seen. It is not large enough to be called a main castle in terms of both scale and breadth. However, there is a large space further south of the three enclosures. Its location is unclear. There is a sign indicating the remains of the moat, but it is now almost completely filled in. The area appears to have been artificially leveled, so it's possible that there may have once been a residence or building here. If so, it would have been of a certain size and likely functioned as the main castle. There is evidence that Sanada Honjo Castle was in use since the Kamakura period. If so, it is likely that it was built by a force other than the Sanada clan. According to legend, it was built by Sanada Yukitsuna (Masayuki's father). In 1541, it was attacked by the allied forces of Takeda Shingen and Murakami Yoshikiyo, and Sanada-go was taken from it. It subsequently became Murakami Yoshikiyo's territory, but was successfully recaptured in 1551 under the command of Takeda Shingen. It was subsequently developed, along with the surrounding subsidiary castles, as the Sanada clan's base. (Original) 真田本城は別名松尾城とも呼ばれる。 標高890mに位置し、麓からの比高は約150mである。ただし、現在は車道がつけられ城址すぐ近くに無料駐車場が用意されているため見学しやすい城である。 周囲に砥石城や天白城、松尾古城などがある真田盆地の真ん中に位置し真田氏城館からも近い。その位置や背景から真田本城と呼ばれるが、実際に真田氏の本城として機能していたかは定かではない。 城址の縄張りは台地状の尾根に沿って三つの郭が連郭式に並べられた単純なものである。郭間に堀切が切られ、三の郭先端部は切岸加工されている。わずかに石積が確認できる。規模、広さともに本城と呼ぶには物足りない。 ただし、三つの郭のさらに南側に広いスペースが広がっている。ここの位置付けがよくわからない。堀切跡との案内板もあるがほぼ埋まっている。人工的に削平されている感もあり、かつてはここに居館や建物があったのかもしれない。そあであれば、それなりの規模となり本城として機能していた可能性も高まる。 真田本城は鎌倉時代から使用されていた痕跡があるという。そうであれば真田氏以外の勢力により築かれたと思われる。 伝承では真田幸綱(昌幸父)によって築かれたと伝わる。1541年に武田信虎、村上義清らの連合軍に攻撃を受け真田郷を奪われる。以降、村上義清の領地となるが、1551年に武田信玄配下として奪還に成功する。以後真田氏の本拠として周囲の支城群とともに整備された。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from a nearby hike. They had a toilet with a washlet, which was a nice touch. The road to the summit was a little narrow, and there were houses nearby, so I took my time ascending and descending. (Original) 近くに登山に来た帰りに寄らせてもらいました おトイレウォシュレット付きがあり 有難いです 🅿︎に着くまでの道が少し狭くなって 民家もある為、ゆっくり登下しました

(Translated by Google) Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were only one or two groups of visitors, so it was pretty empty. The park was beautifully maintained, and I was mesmerized by the magnificent stone walls and the magnificent scenery. (Original) 平日のためか環境客は1～2組だけととても空いていました。 とても綺麗に整備されていて、見事な石垣に雄大な景色に見惚れてしまいました。

(Translated by Google) It was Sanada Yukitaka who built this mountain castle, which offers a panoramic view of Ogata County in Shinano. He was the beginning of the Sanada clan of samurai. When it comes to Sanada castles, the impregnable Ueda Castle, built by Masayuki and which repelled the Tokugawa army twice, is famous nationwide, but Masayuki and his sons Nobuyuki and Nobushige (Yukimura) were also born and raised here. In the historical drama Sanadamaru, Masayuki often refers to himself as a country samurai, but this is not self-deprecating or a complex, but rather a sign of his pride in having served Takeda Shingen together with his father and uncles, going to war and defending their territory. That is why Masayuki could not let the Sanada bloodline die out. Even now, this area is still very rural (sorry to the residents of Sanada Town), but it would be fair to say that it was primitive at the time. When I saw a sign that read "Beware of bears" I got scared, thinking about the number of bear attacks in the news these days, so I played the opening song from Sanada Maru at maximum volume on my smartphone as I walked to the main castle at the top. (Original) 信濃小県郡が一望できる山城を築城したのは真田幸隆。この人が武家真田氏の始まりです。真田の城というと昌幸が築城し、徳川軍を2度撃退した難攻不落の上田城が全国的に有名ですが、その昌幸も　またその子信幸・信繁(幸村)もここで生まれ育ちました。 大河ドラマ[真田丸]でよく昌幸が田舎侍と自身のことを言ってましたが、あれは自虐でもコンプレックスでもなく、父親や伯父達と共に武田信玄に仕え、戦に臨み領地を守ってきたプライドです。だから昌幸は真田の血を絶やすわけにはいかなかったのでしょう。 今もこの周辺はど田舎です(真田町の住民の皆様ごめんなさい)　当時は原始的と言ってもいいくらいだったんじゃないでしょうか。熊出没 注意⚠️の立看板を見て昨今熊被害のニュースの多さを思うと怖くなり、スマホで真田丸のオープニング曲をMax音量で流しながら頂上の本郭まで行って来ました。

(Translated by Google) I've been to the winery in Katsunuma several times, but this was my first time. This is Mann's Wine's Komoro Winery. It's completely different from Katsunuma. Katsunuma mainly sells Koshu, but Komoro sells Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and even Riesling. Mainly European varieties. It seems that different varieties grow in different climates. I went to both wineries, and I can feel that they each take great pride in their wines. I participated in a winery tour. You can take a tour inside the precious warehouse, and at the end, you can sample four varieties of Komoro Winery's proud ``Solaris'' series. I bought Zenkoji brewed with Longan at a shop. Next time, I would like to come around autumn to see the longan fruit. (Original) 勝沼のワイナリーは何度か行ったことがあったけど、こちらははじめてでした。マンズワインの小諸ワイナリーです。 勝沼とは全然違うのね。 勝沼は甲州がメインだけど、小諸はシャルドネやメルロー、カベルネソーヴィニオン、カベルネフラン、はたはリースリングまで。欧州品種がメインです。 気候が異なるので育つ品種が違うらしい。どちらのワイナリーも行ったけど、どちらもそれぞれめちゃくちゃプライドを持って作っていることが感じられます。ワイナリーツアーに参加しました。貴重な蔵の中まで見学をできて、最後には小諸ワイナリーが誇る‘’ソラリス‘’シリーズ4種の試飲もできます。 ショップで龍眼で醸される善光寺を購入しました。次回は秋ごろ、龍眼の実るところを見に来たいな。

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuuuun almost private

So much fun

Gusto always delivers. While driving on Highway 18, I began to feel hungry, and it was wonderful to find Gusto so conveniently. The restaurant was impeccably clean, with ample parking in two lots. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, readily addressing any concerns.

Better than I thought it would be!

For a Quick dîner it's OK.

(Translated by Google) Choose your own seat and order using the touch panel. The food will be served by a robot. If you pay cashless, you can pay at the table, so there is almost no need to talk to the staff. The limited time ethnic menu was delicious. I was able to eat cheaply by using coupons from all over the place. (Original) 席は自分で選び、注文はタッチパネル。料理はロボットが運んでくれます。お会計はキャッシュレス決済ならテーブルで済むので、店員さんと話すことはほとんど無いです。期間限定のエスニックメニューが美味しかったです。あちこちのクーポンを駆使して、安く食べられました。

(Translated by Google) They offer menus at reasonable prices for ordinary people. I'm grateful. (Original) 庶民向けのリーズナブルな値段で、メニューを提供してくれます。有り難いです。

(Translated by Google) A light lunch. A glass of beer is 100 yen. Weekdays are recommended. (Original) 軽くランチ。グラスビールは100円です。平日がおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) Hamburg steak! It's juicier and tastier than before! The dessert was also delicious. Sakura-chan brought it to our table. I think there are a lot of older people during the day. You get 5% off. (Original) ハンバーグ！前よりジューシーで美味しくなった！デザートも美味しかった。さくらちゃんが席まで運んでくれます。 日中はご年配の方が多い様な気がする。5%offになるからね。