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

Beautiful and serene shrine, very impressive

A power spot not so far from Lake Suwa. It is a good choice to drop by from Hakuba ski resorte, just takes less than an hour highway from Azumino IC.

This shrine has lots of must-see items.

Good autumn 🍁

Free parking and a great place to visit, very spiritual and interesting.

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) "I've calmed down🙏" ``📍Manji Stone Buddha'' where your wishes come true Suwa Taisha Shrine It is a stone Buddha with a very unbalanced appearance that is cute, about 5 minutes walk from Shimosha Harumiya. It is said that if you chant the Daimoku and walk around the stone Buddha three times, your misfortune will be cured. It is also famous for being located in a place called Zero Jiba, which is said to have various effects on the body and mind. The surrounding scenery and atmosphere are great, making it perfect for a walk. Shooting date📷️(2024.02.02) (Original) 「よろずおさめました🙏」 願いが叶う『📍万治の石仏』 諏訪大社 下社春宮から徒歩５分ほど、とてもアンバランスな姿が可愛らしい石仏です。 御題目を唱えて石仏の回りを3周すれば、災いごとが治るとのこと。 ゼロ地場と呼ばれる場所にあることでも有名で、ゼロ地場は身体や心に様々な効果をもたらすと言われています。 周囲の景観や雰囲気も良く散策にはぴったり。 撮影日📷️(2024.02.02)

(Translated by Google) The appearance is simple. A harmless face. A highly artistic stone Buddha. You don't need to have any special knowledge to appreciate the beauty of the Manji Stone Buddha, a masterpiece made by an unknown stonemason. Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya In the rice fields along the Togawa River, he lives in his own world without worrying about other people's attention. One day, immersed in my own mysterious historical romance, I breathed in a refreshing breath of air and felt as if my soul had been purified. (Original) お姿はシンプル。邪気のないお顔。芸術性の高い石仏。特別な知識など持たなくとも、素晴らしさがわかる、名もなき石工の手による傑作「万治の石仏」。諏訪大社下社春宮 砥川沿いの田んぼの中で、人目を気にせず自分の世界に生きている。私なりの謎の歴史ロマンに浸ったある日、すがすがしい気をいっぱいに吸い込み、こころを浄化されるような感覚。

(Translated by Google) Near the Suwa Taisha Shrine Spring Shrine. There was a unique stone Buddha enshrined there. I circled around the stone Buddha three times while chanting in my heart that it would cure my illness. During that time, I made a wish. Ended by saying that my illness had subsided. It seems that Manji is a good way to cure everything, but it also leads to healing and solving problems.This is a power spot.My head felt light-headed. (Original) 諏訪大社春宮の近く｡何ともユニークな石仏が鎮座していました｡よろず治まりますようにと心の中で唱えながら石仏の周りを三周｡その間に願い事をします｡よろず治まりましたと言って終了です｡万治が万事に通じ治まるが治癒する解決するに繋がるようです｡ここはパワースポットですね｡頭がクラクラしました｡

(Translated by Google) Visited on November 10, 2023 A stone Buddha that appears when you climb a little up Tochigawa from Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya. It has a very unique appearance that is soothing to look at. The Tochigawa River flowing beside it was also very beautiful, and the autumn leaves were also beautiful that day 🍁 There is a stone monument to Taro Okamoto downstream, and the river around it becomes a great water playground for children in the summer. (Original) 2023年11月10日訪問 諏訪大社下社春宮から栃川を少し登ると現れる石仏 とてもユニークな佇まいで見てると癒やされるなあ 横を流れる栃川もとてもきれいで当日は紅葉もきれいでした🍁 下流には岡本太郎の石碑がありそのあたりの川は夏には子どもたちの格好の水遊び場になるさあ☆

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.

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.

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

Very nice museum. The gift shop downstairs is really excellent, with a lot of nice pieces for sale.

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

Gift shop has a very wide selection of souvenirs to choose from. Very good if you were looking for a gift should bring back to your family

Lots of glass souvenir and good restaurant, you can enjoy here.

(Translated by Google) A venerable temple that was opened in 1300 and has a close relationship with high priests and Shingen Takeda. It is not a major tourist destination, and there are few tourists, but it is full of attractions such as the mossy approach, beautiful gardens, and the magnificent pine trees that are designated as cultural properties of the town. There is no admission fee, so this is one of the places you should definitely visit. (Original) 1300年に開山され、高僧や武田信玄との関わりも深い、由緒あるお寺。 メジャーな観光地ではなく、観光客も少ないが、苔むした趣のある参道や美しい庭園、町の文化財にも指定されている立派な松など見どころが満載。拝観料も不要なのでぜひ訪れてみてほしい場所のひとつ。

The most beautiful temple we visited in this town. Absolutely loved the moss filled pathway to the entrance. Do visit the small but beautiful pond located at the back.

(Translated by Google) Yukifuru Jiyunji is also wonderful. A local person I met by chance guided me. If I didn't meet, I would just go back to Suwa Taisha without knowing it. Thank you for meeting. It is very close to Suwa Taisha Shrine. (Original) 雪ふる慈雲寺もまた素敵です。 偶然出会った地元の方が案内くださいました。出会わなければ、知らずに諏訪大社だけみて帰ってしまいました。出会いに感謝です。諏訪大社下社のすぐ近くです。

(Translated by Google) I didn't know there was such a wonderful temple in Shimosuwa Town❗There is a stone dragon drinking fountain at the entrance of the long stone stairs from the Nakasendo Highway, and many stone mounds are lined up on both sides of the stairs. . The approach to Jiunji Temple is beautifully covered with blue moss, and you can see a breathtaking scenery like a painting. Stunning cedar trees on both sides? A large tree stands in a row. Behind it is a row of magnificent buildings. (Original) 下諏訪町にこんなに素晴らしいお寺があるとは知りませんでした❗中山道の街道から長い石階段を上る入口に石工龍の水飲み場があり、階段途中の両脇には沢山の石塚が並んでいます。 慈雲寺の参道は青い苔がそれは見事に敷き詰められてふっと、息を飲むほど絵に描いた様な景色が目に入ります。両脇には見事な杉木？の大木が立ち並んでいます。その奥にはそれは見事な建物が並んでいます。

Very nice and quiet place.

I liked the mossy entrance to this site. Also the sand garden was super nice.

This is probably the most beautiful place I have ever seen.

(Translated by Google) On my way from Shimosha Harumiya to Suigetsu Park, I stopped by Jiunji Temple, a member of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect. Since I hadn't done much research, I had no idea that such a magnificent temple existed. The moss growing along the approach brings out the solemn atmosphere. The Karesansui garden was also very nice. (Original) 下社 春宮から水月公園に向かう途中、臨済宗妙心寺派の慈雲寺さんに立ち寄りました。 あまり調べていなかったので、こんな立派な寺院が有るとは思っていなかった。 参道の生え揃った苔が、おごそかな雰囲気を引き立てています。 枯山水の庭園もとても良かったです。

(Translated by Google) It's a regular temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect (it seems like it's 😅). This temple was founded by Takeda Shingen. The garden was designed by Motosan Oguchi, a gardener from Nagano, and Ueno, a landscaping company from Kyoto. I visited for sightseeing, so I couldn't see inside the main hall, but the garden was quite nice😄. (Original) 臨済宗妙心寺派で一般のお寺さん(のようです😅)。武田信玄により中興開基された寺院です。庭園は長野の作庭家である小口基實さんと、京都の造園会社の植音さんが手掛けたそうです。観光で訪れましたので本堂の中は拝観できませんが、お庭はなかなか良かったです😄。

(Translated by Google) There is a quiet temple with such a wonderful artistic garden. I was moved by the fantastical feel of the art. thank you very much. I would definitely like to visit again. (Original) こんな素晴らしい芸術的な庭園を備えたお寺がひっそりとあるんですね。アートで幻想的な感じに感動しました。ありがとうございました。是非また訪れたいと思います。

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

(Translated by Google) Visit 21_12_25: There were also exhibits of naive arts such as Henri Rousseau and Grandma Moses, Dali, and Chagall. The view of Lake Suwa from the rest area and passage on the 2nd floor is also beautiful. The slender structure in the back may be a little confusing for those who go for the first time. The cafe on the first floor looks quiet and comfortable. (Original) 21_12_25訪問　アンリ・ルソー、グランマ・モーゼスなどの素朴派、ダリ、シャガールも展示がありました。2階の休憩所、通路からの諏訪湖の眺めもきれいです。奥に細長い作りで、初めて行く人はちょっと戸惑うかも。1階のカフェは静かで気持ちよさそうです。

enjoy various paintings and sculptures

nice

(Translated by Google) This museum has many works by Dali, Rousseau, Moses, Chagall, and more. The inside of the hotel is a bit complicated, but the front desk staff explained the details carefully. I had the impression that people either liked or disliked the work itself, but it was worth seeing. I especially liked the work by Laurencin that was displayed in the Japanese-style room on the first floor. It's in a very nice location on the shore of Lake Suwa, and it's the perfect place to spend some relaxing time. Nagano is a treasure trove of good museums and I'm so jealous. (Original) ダリ、ルソー、モーゼス、シャガールなどの作品が多数観られる美術館です。 館内はちょっと複雑ですがフロントの方が丁寧に教えてくれました。 作品自体は好き嫌いが分かれる印象でしたが見応えあります。 特に一階和室に展示されていたローランサンの作品が良かったです♪ 諏訪湖の湖畔にありとても素敵なロケーションです、ゆったりとした時間を過ごすには最高かと。 長野はいい美術館の宝庫で羨ましい限りです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on November 10, 2023 An art museum with a great view facing the north shore of Lake Suwa Unfortunately, it rained that day, but the view of Lake Suwa from in front of the museum and from the second floor of the museum was very beautiful ☆ There was a sculpture by Dali at the entrance of the museum, and there were many prints by Rousseau and Klee on display, so it was easy to enjoy the place with few people. It was raining that day, so I walked, but it seemed like a good idea to rent a bicycle at the parking lot near the station and cycle around Lake Suwa. There were plenty of shops, and I didn't have time to drink, but it seemed like a good idea to hang out at a coffee shop☆ (Original) 2023年11月10日訪問 諏訪湖の北岸に面したとても眺めの良い美術館 当日は生憎の雨やったけど美術館の前や美術館の二階から眺める諏訪湖がとてもキレイでした☆ 館内の入口にダリの彫刻がありルソーやクレーの版画など沢山展示されてて人も少なくゆっくり楽しめやしたよ 当日は雨なので歩いて来たけど駅近くの駐車場で自転車を借り諏訪湖畔をサイクリングするのも良さそう ショップも充実しており時間がなくて飲めなかったけど喫茶店でノンビリするのも良さそうやったさあ☆

(Translated by Google) The museum is located on the shores of Lake Suwa and exhibits famous works by Dali, Rousseau, Picasso, etc. It is a generous museum where you can take photos of Dali's works located in front of the entrance.Although you are not allowed to take photos of other individual works, you can take pictures of the entire museum. It is possible to take pictures of the atmosphere of the exhibits.The browsing route is a bit complicated, but if you follow the staff's instructions, you won't get lost.Personally, I like the works of Grandma Moses.I recommend this museum. ｡ (Original) 諏訪湖畔にある美術館でダリ､ルソー､ピカソなど著名な作品が展示してあって入り口正面にあるダリの作品は撮影可能という太っ腹な美術館です｡他にも作品単体の撮影は不可ですが､全体的な展示の雰囲気は撮影可能です｡ちょっと複雑な閲覧経路ですが､スタッフの説明通りに歩けば迷うことはないです｡個人的にはグランマモーゼスの作品がお気に入りになりました｡おすすめの美術館です｡

(Translated by Google) When I went for a drive in Nagano some time ago, I found an art museum on the shore of Lake Suwa and visited it. It is a facility with a quiet appearance. I was impressed by how many French Impressionist paintings there were! I thought it was wonderful that there were closed areas in various parts of the museum so you could enjoy them without any hesitation. Also, if I have a chance, I would definitely like to visit. (Original) 以前、長野にドライブに行った際、諏訪湖の畔に美術館があるのを見つけ、訪れました。静かな佇まいの施設です。フランスの印象派の絵画が多く、凄いなぁ、と感動しました!館内の所々に、休場が設けて有り気兼ねなく、鑑賞出来るのが素晴らしい、と思いました。又、機会が有れば、是非訪れたいです。