Beautiful place to stop off at if you're passing through. Good place to buy souvenirs and have lunch. Very scenic with lots of free parking. You can even camp nearby. This place is surrounded by other cool places like Numata park, Bokyo Line, Tambara Lavandar park etc. The only problem with this place is that it's extremely crowded. They also have a pet dog named DEN who from what I can tell is caged up 24/7 and that made me sad.

Great view with lots of local goods. Will visit again if given a chance.

We stopped here for lunch. There was a lot of parking! Wonderful venue! Lots of choices! Dog friendly! We ate at the Noodle restaurant just inside the entrance by the pond. We sat facing the Pond and enjoyed buckwheat soba with vegetable tempura! Oishi!

Beautiful place with little shops to buy omiyage. Good place for cheese and beer also. Very kid friendly are but can get busy.

A wide road side station with plenty of parking. If you like to buy local products, this is the place to stop by.

This is a very huge area with many kinds of shops and restaurants. Children can enjoy the outdoor playland too.

A great selection of restaurants to enjoy, combined with great produce shops make for a nice experience. Very crowded on weekends.

For being a cash-based society, you'd think they would provide an ATM. Why not provide a means for people to spend money? Not everyone in the world carries cash - especially while travelling.

Biggest and best roadside station I've ever been to (of about 50). Its more like a food theme park or resort than a roadside station. There are 7 car parks, several eateries, a farmers market, a rest area, outdoor and indoor seating, a nursery, toilets, smoking areas, and a brilliant free play area. Its a very popular spot particularly on weekends, so there are often queues.

Very nice spot to stop by especially for family and for lunch. Most of the shops there closes by 17:00, so not a good dinner stop. Though they have large parking, large sitting area with multiple different restaurants and shops. They even got a pond and kids playground. You can easily spend half day there. Really quick drive from Numata town. If you are near by or looking for a cool family camp area then I recommend to stop by this place.

A laidback and beautiful rest stop which many locals stop by. Has an infrequent shuttle bus directly from Numata (沼田) station for visitors who don't drive. You won't go hungry here as there are many shops selling really tasty food. Has a decent official website to introduce all the food you should try there. Strongly recommend trying to local made yoghurt from the milk factory and the sanzoku-sho set (山賊焼) from the meat factory. Stamp collectors can get a unique stamp from the visitors' center. Manhole hunters will be pleased to find a cover with a design for Kawaba region near the bus stop. Visited in Jan 2020.

Nice relaxing place. The pizza was great.

I really love this place a lot, great service with nice facility with nice slopes to cover different level of ski/snowboarder. Highly recommend!

I'm a beginner to skiing and struggled alot even on the beginner routes. If you are a beginner, I recommend buying just 1 ride up the ski lift (500 yen) instead of the Day pass because it could take most of your day to get to the bottom once. Please go for the ski lessons to make the descent easier (I didnt go for any). Also wear waterproof pants if you do not intend to rent theirs. My pants were completely soaked by the time I reached the bottom. It was still pretty fun.

Very nice and beautiful ski resort nearby Gala Yuzawa station. There are so many free shuttle bus to take in every station. You can take the Shinkansen from Tokyo here. Very convenient for transportation. The ski course are so wonderful and huge. People here are not as many as in Gala. And restaurants serves great dishes. So come here and enjoy it!

Family friendly resort. it's great facilities and easy access from Tokyo

Not a huge domain to ski, but it's just fine for a day or 2 at max. Lots of restaurants available too, although the quality and healthiness of the foods are quite low, I advise you bring your own food and eat it there. I was very much surprised by the heated seats in one of the lift, such a great idea.

Special place! Views to die for, snow to play in like fluffy pillows! Don't forget the Ferrari seats!

Just Amazing! I went there after peak season but around mid march but the place was full of snow and had great time. They have lots of restaurants and and rentals shops there it’s convenient if you need something you can go buy it or rent it.

This year has been great with a lot of snow. Ishiuchi Maruyama usually has a moist, heavy snow and lot of rain, but Jan through mid-Feb was perfect. Powdery snow and great view from the top, where you can see a beautiful white paddy fields. The gondola and lift at the center entrance are very high-tech. The seats on lift is warm and comfy. Definitely recommend lift than gondola. They also run night time ski everyday until end of Feb. During the weekend, they will even re-groom certain slopes. Night skiing has another beautiful view.

It’s been a little over a year since visiting, but this is definitely my favorite spot to hit out of the three resorts (Yuzawa Kogen & GALA). It has long connecting trails with differing features, big park area, and also beginner friendly snaking trails. Will come again when the next opportunity presents itself 👍

The slope is too sharp. I cant ski down by myself. Maybe need more practice.

Better slopes and more variety than nearby Gala. Reasonable prices for lift passes and rental. Good season this year so there was still 2m of snow at the end of March despite the low altitude.

3.6 In February 2024, there was little snow and the quality was not very good, but the lift tickets were reasonable and enjoyable for the many courses. It is a good slope with a high-speed gondola, lifts, and many restaurants. It was a weekday, so the lifts were smooth and uncrowded. The restaurants in the ski resort have a variety of prices and tastes, so I recommend you to find a restaurant a little far away from the ski resort because it is inexpensive and has a large amount of food. The night skiing is available until 21:00. I would like to visit in a year when there is a lot of snow.

4.5/5 Went there three times this season. The 中央口リフト is out the other day so the line before other lift with smaller capacity is enormous. Waited almost an hour to get to the top. Other than that, great service and good snow. Definitely worth your lift ticket money.

Despite this ski resort is on relatively low ground, it has a good mix of decently long runs if you start off from the top to the bottom. The ski resort has a lot of variations for the different courses. And it is famous for parks. Monster pipe, mini halfpipe, kickers, boxes and rails. For beginners, there is a Hatsuka-ishi area which is perfect for beginners to start learning all the basics.

Excellent place to stay. Such courteous staff, well curated rooms and wonderful location. Private onsen a must do.

The ski resort is huge and has different lanes for beginners to experts. The weekend I went was packed with people. Making it unpleasant for me as a beginner to practice and worry about not bumping into people. The snowfall this year is little, so in some areas, you can see the mud on the hills.

Had lunch here with a panoramic view of the lake and the mountains. Authentic countryside experience. Food was so-so. But price of the food is favourable. Overall great for nature appreciation.

it was a quiet simple place but tells you about its reason and history 😊🇯🇵

Nice Chinese restaurant for quick food

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while staying at Tsugawa Onsen. It is located in the center of Tsugawa, right next to the Tsugawa free parking lot. Admission is free, and you can see exhibits related to the fox's wedding ceremony, as well as try your hand at painting fox masks, making straw crafts, and making bamboo crafts. There's also an observation deck, so you can see the Agano River, and I think you'll have plenty of fun with the restaurants, agricultural products, and souvenir sales. Afterwards, take a walk around the city. A recommended cafe is Okuaga Combily. (Original) 津川温泉宿泊の際に、立ち寄りました。津川の街中にあり、津川無料駐車場から直ぐです。入館は無料で、狐の嫁入り行事関連の展示物が見学出来、狐面の絵付け、わら細工、竹細工の体験も出来ます。展望台もあるので、阿賀野川も眺められ、食事処、農産物、お土産販売など、十分楽しめると思います。その後、街中を散策してみてください。お勧めのカフェは、奥阿賀コンビリーです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on holidays. Tsugawa Town holds a fox marriage festival every year. You can watch a recorded and edited video of the festival for 200 yen, and other exhibits can be enjoyed for free. Of particular note is the attached restaurant, where you can enjoy kitsune udon and yam rice. I ordered Tororo Fox Udon (750 yen). The deep-fried fox is overwhelmingly the biggest in my life. I ate it on the table with different flavors. I felt like the noodles were lacking due to the presence of fox age, but it was a unique experience. I also appreciate the free ancient rice tea. A valuable tourist resource of Tsugawa Town. I hope you will continue to cherish it. (Original) 休日に来訪。 津川町は毎年、きつねの嫁入り祭りが開催されている。 お祭りの様子を収録・編集したビデオを200円で鑑賞でき、それ以外の展示は無料で楽しむことができる。 特筆すべきは併設されている食堂で、きつねうどんやとろろご飯がいただける。 私はとろろキツネうどん(750円)をオーダー。 キツネ揚げは人生最大級のデカさで圧倒的。 卓上の一味で味変しながらいただいた。 キツネ上げの余りの存在感に麺が少なく感じたが、ユニークな経験ができた。 無料でいただける古代米茶もありがたい。 津川町の貴重な観光資源。 これからも大切にしていただきたい。

(Translated by Google) I didn't know that the fox's marriage was so profound. There were a lot of exhibits, and it was fun to walk around the store for free. If you go during the cold season, we recommend bringing slippers. The floor is cold. ``Ochama Kutaro'' inside the building is also recommended. Extra large fried fox udon 700 yen Grilled curry 700 yen (Original) 狐の嫁入り　こんなに奥深いものとは知りませんでした。展示物もたくさんあり、無料で店内を巡れて、面白かったです。 寒い時期に行くならスリッパ持参をおすすめします。床が冷えてます。 建物内にある『お茶の間久太郎』もおすすめ 特大お揚げのきつねうどん700円 焼きカレー700円

(Translated by Google) A facility built on the site of the Tsugawa magistrate's office. I was hoping for a more mysterious atmosphere... Admission is free, but it costs 200 yen to watch the theater. This image also looks old-fashioned and I think it would be better to renew it... The Japanese paper foxes in the nearby shopping district are cute. (Original) 津川の代官所跡に作られた施設。もう少し妖かしの雰囲気を期待していたのですが… 入場は無料ですが、シアターを観るには200円かかります。 この影像も古臭さくて、リニューアルした方が良いかと… 近隣の商店街にある和紙の狐が可愛い。

(Translated by Google) When I visited Oofudo Falls during the record-breaking heat, I found it on a map and took the opportunity to visit it a little further. The combination of purple hostas and bellflowers and yellow ominaeshi was beautiful. I went out alone, but there were only a few other people there, and since it was said to be a bear-infested area, I didn't go into the forest, but instead walked along a wooden path in an open wetland. There were places to rest here and there, so I was able to enjoy a relaxing and quiet time. *1. The observation hut is generally closed on Mondays, and there are also irregular holidays. If you want to see the exhibits inside, it would be best to check the opening dates and plan accordingly. *2. There is an arrow pointing to the right at the entrance to the parking lot, but it will be a gravel road. If you are worried about driving, you can climb the slope on the left and reach the parking lot on a paved road. (2023.8.14) (Original) 猛暑日が続く記録的な暑さの中、大尾不動滝を訪ねた際に地図で見つけて、せっかくなのでもう少し足を延ばしてみました。 紫色のギボウシやキキョウと黄色いオミナエシの組み合わせが綺麗でした。 一人で出掛けたのですが、私の他に数人しかおらず、クマが出没する地域とのことなので、森の中には入らず、開けた湿原の木道を歩いてきました。 所々に休める場所もあり、のんびり静かな時間を愉しむことができました。 ※1. 見晴し小屋は基本月曜が休館で、その他にも不定期で休みがあるようです。 中の展示を見たい方は、開館日を確認して予定を立てた方が良さそうです。 ※2. 駐車場の入口に右に入るよう矢印が出ているのですが、砂利道になります。車が心配な方は、左の坂を登ると舗装道路で駐車場に辿り着けます。（2023.8.14）

(Translated by Google) Although it has been touched by humans, it is home to various types of flowers, insects, etc., so you can easily enjoy it 😁 (Original) 人の手が入っていますが、草花・昆虫等色んな種類が生息しており気軽に楽しむ事ができます😁

(Translated by Google) Sandals are fine if you only want to walk on the wooden path, but athletic shoes are better for walking on the boardwalk. (Original) 木道だけ歩くならサンダルでもokですが、遊歩道を歩くには運動靴がベター。

(Translated by Google) Today (2022.7.3), I went to Aga town with my husband in search of “coolness” 🚗💨 I've been to Takigashira Wetland before, but I enjoy it every time because the flowers blooming differently depending on the season, the surrounding mountains, the color of the sky, and the shape of the clouds are also different 😊 It was hot again today, but as I walked along the wooden path, a cool breeze sometimes blew 😌 All I could hear was the chirping of birds, which was very relaxing ✨ (It was amazing because there were almost no people around today. It was quiet 😊) (Original) 今日(2022.7.3)は『涼しさ』を求めてダンナと阿賀町に行きました🚗💨 たきがしら湿原には前にも来たことがあったのですが季節によって咲いている花が違うし、回りの山の様子や空の色や雲の形も違うので毎回楽しんでます😊 今日も暑かったけど、木道を歩いていると時々ふぅ～っと涼しい風が吹いたりして😌 鳥の鳴き声しか聞こえずとても癒されました～✨(今日はほとんど人が居なかったので凄く静かでした😊)

(Translated by Google) A very nice place to take a walk. It's nice to walk along the walking course while admiring the scenery. I couldn't go on a day when the weather was so nice, so I'd like to go again on a sunny day. It seems that various plants bloom depending on the season. Along the way, there are clearly areas that were impassable due to a landslide last year, so you might want to be a little more careful. (Original) お散歩するのにとても良い場所。 景色を見ながら散歩コースを歩くのは良いですね。 天気のあまり良い日に行けなかったのでまた晴れた日にでも行ってみたい。 季節によっていろいろな植物が咲くみたいです。 道中、去年崖崩れで通れなかった場所がはっきりと分かる場所があるので少し注意した方が良いかもです。

(Translated by Google) It is located deep in the mountains near the border between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures. The road is paved, which is unusual since it's an artificial wetland, but it's quite deep in the mountains, so it's difficult to go by bicycle. Coming back in September 2022 For some reason, the water gate of the wetland was open and the water was being drained. Maybe that's why I felt a bad odor downwind. I was the only tourist and half of the sidewalks in the wetland were closed due to bears. It's been a while, but I'm sorry. (Original) 新潟県と福島県の県境近くの山深くにあります。 人工湿原だそうで珍しいの事、道は舗装されてますが、なかなかの山奥なので自転車で行くにはキツいです❗ 2022年９月に再来 何故か❔湿原の水門が開放されていて水が抜かれていました。その為か風下では、悪臭を感じました。観光客は私１人で湿原の歩道半分は、熊出没のため通行止めでしたね。久しぶりでしたが、残念です。

(Translated by Google) As we climbed up and down the mountains, wetlands suddenly opened up. The wooden path is well maintained, making it easy to walk, and it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk slowly while observing the aquatic plants. You can get a panoramic view from the observation deck, and there is also a free rest area. The road along the way is wide and 🅿️ is also spacious. Although it was a weekend, there weren't many people and I was able to spend my time in peace. I wanted to come back during the fall foliage season❗ (Original) 山を登ったり下ったりした所に、突然湿地帯が広がっていました。木道が整備されて歩きやすく、水生植物を観察しながらゆっくり歩いても20～30分程。展望台からは全景が見渡せ、無料の休憩所もありました。 道中の道幅は広く、🅿️も広々。週末でしたが、人出も少なく、ノンビリ過ごせました。秋の紅葉のシーズンに再来したいと思いました❗

(Translated by Google) It's a simple parking area, but the parking space is wide, and the grounds are larger than I expected, so I think it's a good place for people with children or pets to take a break. (Original) シンプルなパーキングエリアですが駐車場スペースも広く、敷地も思ったより大きいので、子供連れの方やペットを連れた方でも休憩するにはちょうどいいのではないでしょうか。

(Translated by Google) Stopped for a toilet break There are no shops, so it's empty. I took a nice break. The planted autumn leaves and fresh greenery were beautiful. Looks like a bear will appear🐻 (Original) トイレ休憩で立ち寄り 売店など無いので空いてます。 ゆっくり休憩しました。 植栽された紅葉樹、新緑が綺麗でした。 熊が出るらしい🐻

(Translated by Google) It's empty and good for toilet breaks. The suspicious Onin, who was washing his hands while wearing a handkerchief, was washing his hands...Is that okay? (Original) トイレ休憩用には空いていて良好です。 そんな🚻でハンケツ状態で用をたしていた、怪しい御仁が、そのままの姿で手を洗ってましたが...いいのかな？

(Translated by Google) There were toilets and vending machines. (Original) トイレと自動販売機ありました。

(Translated by Google) The toilet was clean. (Original) トイレがキレイでした。

(Translated by Google) Bathroom breaks are great if you're in a group. I returned to the bus immediately after using the restroom only. There are people shopping in SA. (Original) 団体行動の場合トイレ休憩は最高。トイレのみで直ぐにバスに戻る。SAは買い物する人がいる。

(Translated by Google) As with the downhill route, the PA only has vending machines and restrooms. After all, it was never crowded as I used it on weekdays. I think it's a good place to take a break. (Original) 下りと同じく、自販機とトイレのみのPA。 やはり平日利用で混んでいたことはありません。 ゆっくり休憩するにはよいと思います。