Spatial experience in the gallery is stunning. The organic shapes of courtyards gave a strong sense of nature. Though the trip to the gallery requires some efforts but it worths the journey

Evocative architecture and artwork. The place, the nature, and the content on display are all first class. Worth the long walk there. Not accessible by public transport. We walked for 20mins from the busstop opp high school.

Highlight [1] The Fall 10 min. visual work, Hiroshi Senju's masterpiece Venice Biennale 1995, Honorable mention [2] Architecture archited by Ryue Nishizawa, the pritzker architecture prize

I've never been to a museum where the architecture and display methods so well fit the exhibited works. The projected illumination in the dark back rooms adds energy and life to their paintings. The bright glass walls and sloped floors of the main gallery create an environment that feels uniquely fused with nature. Wonderful experience.

This place is very pretty and picturesque, but unfortunately you are not 'allowed' to take photos. There are security cameras and guards to make sure you don't :). The artwork is beautiful but even more so with the building. The lighting that comes through, with the minimal design, contrasted with nature is really amazing. They have booklets in all sorts of languages. I suggest you follow the order in the booklet to truly understand the pieces you are looking at. The gift shop is small, I wish they had more things to purchase related to the current exhibit. They basically had small prints and postcards. The museum itself is a little out of the way, you will need a car or a taxi. There is no direct public transit.

Beautiful building, courtyards look impeccable. A little small though, so about 1 hour if you take your time

This place is really really magical. The art and architecture compliment each other perfectly. It is the kind of museum where the artwork makes you feel really small and need to whisper out of reverence.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by during Golden Week while waiting for a soba restaurant for lunch. This elementary school was built by village volunteers in 1898 and has been designated as a national important cultural property. The stained glass is very beautiful, and from the materials inside, you can imagine that elementary school students at the time were able to receive a solid education. There were several organs on display, and although I was told not to touch them, I thought it might be easy to touch them. You may be able to enter from the parking lot without passing through the reception desk, but be sure to check in properly. (Original) GWに、昼食の蕎麦屋さんの待ち時間の間にフラっと訪れてみました。 明治8年に村の有志によって建てられた小学校で、国の重要文化財に指定されています。 ステンドグラスがとても綺麗で、中の資料から当時の小学生はしっかりとした教育を受けられることが出来たのが想像出来ます。 オルガンが何台も置いてあり、触ってはダメと書いていりましたが簡単に触れてしまうのはどうかなと思いました。 駐車場から受付を通らずに入れてしまいますが、ちゃんと受付はしましょう。

(Translated by Google) Kaichi Elementary School, which opened in 1897, was appointed as the 10th national treasure in Nagano Prefecture in 2019. Here, "Former Nakagomi Elementary School" was opened in the 8th year of the Meiji era! (won!) It is an elementary school built by the general public, not by the administrative body, by collecting donations in the early Meiji era, when the world became civilized and changed drastically to take in Western style. The carpenter "Yojiro Ichikawa" who designed it was born in "Takaishigami, Saku City". A person who studied Western-style architecture in the United States and submitted the design of "Todabashi" that connects Tokyo and Saitama (although it was not adopted). "Kobayashi Genzo" was born in a middle-sized hut who was a disciple of "Ichikawa Shirojiro". This person is also a great carpenter, and since he was young, he traveled around the world and learned the techniques, and was greatly involved in the construction of shrines and temples in the Saku region. At Nakagome Elementary School, which was opened as a Western-style building by collecting the best of the technology of the time, there is also a stylish "stained glass" light and a "drum tower" that hangs a drum to inform the time. I feel ingenuity everywhere, such as using "plaster" to make up for the shortage of "mortar" and adopting "doors" and "terraces" instead of sliding doors. However, it is a pity that the scale of "Kaichi Elementary School" was not reached due to the capital shortage and the ratio of the population ratio. If it's cleared, it's a "national treasure". Each classroom is open as a material exhibition room, and interesting things are exhibited in the adjacent local museum. It's a pity that we can't climb "Taikoro" because of protection. With this, the entrance fee of 200 yen is cheap. (Original) 2019年長野県下10番目の国宝に任命されたのが明治9年開校の『開智小学校』です。 此処『旧中込小学校』は開校明治8年！（勝った！） 世の中が文明開化になり、洋風を取り入れるべく激変した明治初期に、行政主体では無く、一般市民が寄付金などを募り建てられた小学校です。 設計した大工『市川代治郎』さんは『佐久市・石神』に生まれました。 アメリカで洋風建築を学び、東京＝埼玉を結ぶ『戸田橋』の設計を提出した人（不採用でしたけど）です。この『市川代治郎』さんが弟子入りした人が中小屋に生まれた『小林源蔵』さん。この人も凄い大工さんで、若い頃から諸国を漫遊し技術を身に着け、その後の佐久地方の神社仏閣の建築に大いに関わっています。 当時の技術の粋を集め、洋風建築として開校した中込小学校には洒落た『ステンドグラス』の明り取りや、時刻を知らせる為に叩く太鼓を吊るした『太鼓楼』も現存しています。 『モルタル』の不足を補う為に『漆喰』を用いたり、引き戸では無く『ドア』や『テラス』の採用など至る所に創意工夫を感じます。 ただ、資本不足と人口比率の割合から『開智小学校』の規模には及んでいなかったのは残念です。 其れさえクリアしていたら『国宝』だぜぃ。 各教室は資料展示室として開放されていますし、隣接の郷土資料館も中々面白い物が展示されています。 現在保護の為、『太鼓楼』に登れないのが残念。 これで入場料￥200は安い。

(Translated by Google) The history of learning, the beauty of Western-style school architecture I visited on a public holiday because I couldn't stop by because it was closed before (^-^) Adult ¥260 I paid at the reception (^-^) Click here for the toilet. The tower house is wonderful. As soon as you step inside, you will be drawn to the light coming from the glass on the other side (^-^) The fake Western-style architecture is simple inside, but that's what's good about it. It's a school, not a private home (^-^) It's an old building, so the stairs are quite steep, so be careful! There is a lot of information about the school and the museum, including its origins, textbooks, renovation and preservation (^-^) A treasure for those interested (^-^) Is it still a little early for your child? It is not barrier-free, so please be careful where you step m(__)m (Original) 学びのあゆみ、洋風学校建築の様式美 以前定休にあたってしまい、寄れなかったので祝日に訪れました(^-^) 大人￥260 受付にて支払いました(^-^) トイレはこちらで。 塔屋が素敵です。 中に入っただけで、反対側のガラスからの光に惹かれます(^-^) 偽洋風建築は中は質素ですがそこが良い。個人宅ではなく学校ですからね(^-^) 昔の建物なので階段はかなり急なので気をつけて！ 学校内、資料館共々、成り立ち、教科書や改修保存の様子、内容は盛り沢山です(^-^) 興味のある方には宝(^-^) お子さんにはまだ少し早いかも？ バリアフリーではないので、足元ご注意下さいm(__)m

(Translated by Google) On the cover of the pamphlet received at the reception Important Cultural Property / National Historic Site Former Nakagomi School Old Nakagomi School, Important Cultural Property and National Historic Site It is written as. It is said to be the oldest surviving pseudo-Western style school built in the 8th year of the Meiji era. There are many exhibits in the room and the building is also splendid. The stained glass was very vivid and impressive. (Original) 受付でいただいたパンフレットの表紙に 重要文化財・国史跡 旧中込学校 Old Nakagomi School, Important Cultural Property and National Historic Site と記されています。 明治8年に建てられた現存する最古の擬洋風学校だそうです。室内の展示物も多くて建物も立派です。ステンドグラスがとても鮮やかで印象的でした。

(Translated by Google) In the hot weather, I got off the Koumi Line and stopped by, and it was a wonderful historical building. The inside of the building was very well maintained. At that time, toilets were located outside. The adjacent museum also had plenty of exhibits. I would have liked to know more about how the heating was done on cold winter days. (Original) 暑い中、小海線を途中下車して立ち寄りました が、とても 素晴らしい 歴史的な建物でした。 館内はとてもよく整備されていました。 当時 トイレは 屋外に設置されていたそうです。 隣接されてる資料館も 陳列が充実していました。 冬の寒い日は 暖房をどのようにとってたのかもっと詳しく知りたかったです。

(Translated by Google) The former Nakagome School was completed in 1875 and is the oldest Western-style school building still in existence in Japan, and has been designated as a Nagano Prefectural Treasure and a National Important Cultural Property. There are brightly colored stained glass round windows, and materials from that time are displayed in each classroom. It's a wonderful place that has been passed down to future generations. Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed every Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday) Price: 260 yen for adults, 120 yen for elementary and junior high school students (Original) 旧中込学校は明治8年（1875年）に完成し、国内の学校建築のうち現存する最古の洋風建築物で、長野県宝、国重要文化財に指定されています。 色鮮やかなステンドグラスの丸窓、各教室には当時の資料が展示されています。後世に受け継がれた、素晴らしい場所です。 時間9時〜17時　休館毎月曜日（祝日の場合は翌日）　料金大人260円・小中学生120円

(Translated by Google) 8/20/2023 It was constructed in 1875 (Meiji 8). It is said to be the oldest existing school of Western-style architecture. I think of Kaichi School in Matsumoto and Ryushokan in Mikuni in Fukui Prefecture, and I am surprised at how beautiful they are both. It is said that the villagers at the time consulted and commissioned the design and construction of the building, which was carried out by master architect Yojiro Ichikawa, who had studied Western architecture in the United States. It was surprising to hear that the 6,000 yen it cost was donated by volunteers in the village. It is a building that truly embodies the beauty of the enthusiasm and ambition of the Meiji people, and it is sure to touch your heart. The museum exhibits portraits of past principals, organs from the time, and various educational materials that are of great interest. Admission fee: 260 yen. (Original) 8/20/2023 明治8（1875）年に建設された。現存する擬洋風建築の学校では最古という。 松本の開智学校や福井県のみくに龍翔館を想いうかべるが、そのいずれもが非常に美しいことに驚かされる。 当時の村民が協議して、アメリカで西洋建築を学んだ市川代治郎棟梁に設計・建築を依頼したという。 費用の6000余円は、村内有志の募金によったというから驚きだ。 まさに明治人の意気込みや志の美しさが結集した建物で、心をうたれる。 資料館に展示された歴代校長の肖像画や当時のオルガン、さまざまな教育資料など興味が尽きない。 入館料260円。

(Translated by Google) It was a fun visit and I got a good understanding of what elementary schools were like in the Meiji era. Tomitaro Makino's collected plant paintings are also available at Mashita. (Original) 明治時代の小学校な様子が良く解り、楽しい訪問でした。牧野富太郎の蒐集植物絵も有りマシタに。

(Translated by Google) "Former Nakagome School" is located in Nakagome, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. It has also been designated as a national important cultural property and a national historic site. The building looks like a Western-style building from the outside, but the inside is very Japanese-style, and is a blend of Japanese and Western architecture. The former Nakagome School was completed in 1875, and after the new school building was completed in 1919, the old school building was used as the Nakagome Town Hall and Nakagome Town Community Center. Parking is free, and admission is 260 yen per adult. There is also a museum on the same site. (Original) 長野県佐久市中込にある「旧中込学校」。 国の重要文化財や国史跡にも指定されている。建物は見た目は洋風建築だが、中はしっかり和風になっており和洋折衷で建てられている。 旧中込学校は明治8年（1875年）に完成した学校であり、1919年に新校舎が完成すると、旧校舎は中込町役場、中込町公民館などとして使用された。 駐車場代は無料、入館料は大人一人260円。同敷地に資料館もあり。

(Translated by Google) The school architecture of the old system school that remains in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. Speaking of school architecture in Nagano Prefecture, the former Kaichi School, which was recently designated as a national treasure, is famous, but this is also a very interesting building. This school building retains the quasi-Western style architecture that was popular during the blossoming of civilization in the Meiji era. An impressive stained glass window can be seen at the end of the central hallway. The time I visited was right around the time when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the contrast between the clear blue sky, the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and the white school building was very beautiful. After all, cherry blossoms look good at school. (Original) 長野県佐久市に残る旧制学校の学校建築。長野県の学校建築といえば最近国宝指定された旧開智学校が有名ですが、こちらもなかなか味わいある建物。明治の文明開花の頃に流行した擬洋風建築がそのまま残る学舎です。中央の廊下の突き当たりには印象的なステンドグラスが見えます。 訪問した時期はちょうど桜満開の時期で真っ青な晴天と満開の桜、白い校舎のコントラストがとても綺麗でしたね。やはり学校には桜が似合う。

(Translated by Google) Nagano Prefecture has the former Kaichi School in Matsumoto, the Matsushiro Clan Literary and Military School in Matsushiro Town, and the former Nakagomi School in Saku, all of which show that they put a lot of effort into education from an early stage. This former Nakagome School is also amazing, with a Western-style exterior and an old Japanese architecture inside. The exterior is white, just like the old Kaichi School, and there is a tower building, as well as a veranda on the second floor with the same colored glass (stained glass).There is a hallway in the middle of the school, and classrooms are on the right and left sides. The designs from this era are similar. It's wonderful to be able to play the organ, something that can't be done at other facilities. You can see valuable materials, the parking lot is free, and the entrance fee is 260 yen, which is too cheap. Next door is the former Nakagome School Museum and Narichi Park, where you can also see steam locomotives such as the C56 101. (Original) 長野県には松本の旧開智学校　松代町には松代藩文武学校　佐久には旧中込学校などありますね、早くから教育に力を入れていた事が分かりますね。この旧中込学校も凄いですね、外観は洋風建築内部は昔の日本建築な所も見えました。外装は旧開智学校と同じく白色、塔屋もあり二階にはベランダも色ガラス(ステンドガラス)の彩色も同じであり学校内の真ん中に廊下があり右側と左側が教室ですね。この時代の設計は同じ様ですね。オルガンが弾けるのが素晴らしく他の施設ではあり得ない事ですね。貴重な資料が見れて駐車場は無料だし入館料が260円とは安すぎますね。隣には旧中込学校資料館や成知公園があり蒸気機関車C　56 101等も見られます。

(Translated by Google) It was in the morning, but the parking lot was full, probably because it was the Obon season. I just needed someone to leave, so I stopped without waiting too long. I learned that bonhana is different from my hometown and depends on the region 😊 Souvenirs are also sold at a special price in Sanmon City, and I like the old-fashioned feeling, such as sharpening knives ♡ I want it to continue forever. Hydrangea bloomed in the precincts, and although I was surprised that the season ended a long time ago in my hometown, I was also happy⸜(*˙꒳˙*)⸝ It seems that you can drink the well water next to the Jizo at the entrance! On the way back, I wandered around the souvenir shop next to the parking lot. They sold various things such as incense in cat packages and Pinkoro Jizo key chains🐱 (Original) 午前中でしたが、お盆時期だったからか駐車場満車状態。ちょうど出る方がいらしたのでさほど待たずに停められた。 盆花が地元とは違って、地方によるんだなぁと勉強になりました😊 お土産も山門市特価で売ってたり、包丁研ぎをやってたり、昔ながらの感じが好きです♡末永く続いて欲しいなぁ。 境内に紫陽花がさいており、地元ではだいぶ前にシーズン終わってたのでびっくりした反面Σ(ﾟдﾟ；)嬉しかった⸜(*˙꒳˙*)⸝ 入口にあるお地蔵さんの隣の井戸水は飲めるそう！ 帰りに駐車場横のお土産屋さんをブラブラ。猫のパッケージのお香だったり、ぴんころ地蔵のキーホルダー等色々売ってました🐱

Small venue nicely decorated leading to the shrine. A few vendors on the way. Don't miss the "Pinkoro Jizo" statue as it might be overcrowded at times. The nearby souvenir shop is also worth visiting.

(Translated by Google) I'm a local. The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun had a photo of a carp streamer on display, so I went to see it immediately. I felt that the store would open soon, so I was able to visit and take pictures smoothly. I feel that Pinkoro Jizo has become a tourist attraction in Saku City. (Original) 地元民です。信濃毎日新聞に鯉のぼりの展示がされている写真が掲載されていたので、早速見にいきました。お店は早い時間でこれから営業を始めるという感じだったので、見学も写真撮影もすんなりできました。 ぴんころ地蔵もしっかりと佐久市の観光名所になっている感じがします。

(Translated by Google) At the entrance of Naritasan Yakushiji Temple, there was a calm and very cute Jizo statue. I was able to visit by stroking my head with the written method of worship. There was something like a festival stall on the approach, but it didn't look like the store was open. When I looked it up, I was told that the Sanmon fair is held on the second Saturday of every month. It seems that about 30 shops are lined up on the approach to the shrine and a lively festival is held. It seems that the date of the event may change, so if you want to enjoy the fair, it might be better to check it out before visiting. Colorful vinyl umbrellas were neatly displayed on the approach and it was a very nice atmosphere. (Held for a limited time) Parking lot... I was a little lost, but there was a free parking lot behind the temple (Hello Work side). (Original) 成田山薬師寺の入口に穏やかでとてもかわいらしいお地蔵さまがいらっしゃいました。書いてあった参拝方法で、頭を撫でお参りさせていただきました。 参道には縁日の出店のようなものがありましたがお店が開いている様子はありませんでした。 調べてみたら『毎月第二土曜日、山門市の縁日を開催しています』との事。参道に30ほどのお店が立ち並び賑やかな縁日が開催されているようです。開催日が変わる事もあるようなので、縁日を楽しみたい場合は調べてから伺った方がいいかも知れません。 カラフルなビニール傘が参道にきれいに飾られていてとても良い雰囲気でした。(期間限定開催) 駐車場…ちょっと迷いましたが、お寺の裏の方(ハローワーク側)に無料の駐車場がありました。

This is a temple reminiscent of the Showa era. It will help you feel tired.

(Translated by Google) It is a place often visited by locals, such as for the first visit and worship. Although it is not well known, we also had petit events such as Umbrella Sky in the summer and Halloween Sky in the fall. The photo is from last year. It was a hidden shooting spot, and it was a nice event for the locals. (Original) 初詣やお参りなど、地元民は良く訪れる場所です。 あまり知られていませんが、夏はアンブレラスカイ、秋はハロウィンスカイと言ったプチイベントもやっていました。 写真は昨年の物です。 隠れた撮影スポットとなっており、地元民としては嬉しいイベントでした。

(Translated by Google) There is a colorful umbrella sky in such a place. It became a hot topic on SNS, so I went there. It seems to be lively when the morning market is held, but if you go during the day, it will be quiet with no one there. You can go sightseeing at your leisure. (Original) こんな所にカラフルなアンブレラスカイが。SNSで話題になっていたので、行ってみました。 朝市が行われている時は賑やかのようですが、日中に行くと、誰もおらず閑散としています。その分ゆっくり観光できますが。

(Translated by Google) Since it is called Jizo, I thought it was just something to worship the roadside Jizo. In front of the Sanmon gate, there is a fine approach road lined with shops. I went through the Sanmon gate and entered the precincts, looking for Pinkoro Jizo, but I couldn't find it, so I thought it was strange, so I went back to the Sanmon gate and realized that the Jizo next to the Chozuya was actually Gapinkoro Jizo. I felt like I was just one of the Jizo statues at the temple, and it didn't feel like Pinko Jizo was the main character. My impression is that it is simply a nice temple. (Original) 地蔵と呼ばれてるので道端のお地蔵様を崇めるだけの物だと思ってました。 山門の前には立派な参道がありお店が並んでいます。 そのまま山門をくぐり境内に入りぴんころ地蔵を探しても見当たらないので、おかしいなと思って山門まで戻ると手水舎の隣にいたお地蔵ががぴんころ地蔵だと言う事に気付きました。 あくまでもお寺にいるお地蔵の一人という感じで、ぴんころ地蔵さんがメインとい感覚ではありませんでした。 単純にいいお寺だなという印象です。

(Translated by Google) When I visited Saku, I was drawn to the sound of "Pinkoro"! I arrived around 3pm on Sunday and there were about 20 tourists there. There is a large free parking lot and public toilets. A mountain path just a short walk away? We walked through what appeared to be a place and arrived at the ``Pinkoro Jizo''. I came to visit. It was a very nice place with Halloween decorations. Jizo statues are also dressed up in Halloween costumes. . Wait a minute, what is that? ? I thought. . (Original) 佐久へ訪れた際に『ぴんころ』の響きに惹かれいってまいりました！ 日曜15時頃に到着したのですが観光客は２０名程あました。 広い無料の駐車場があり公衆トイレも完備されてます。 歩いてすぐ山道？らしき所を歩き『ぴんころ地蔵』の所へ到着。お参りをして来ました。 ちょうどハロウィンの飾りもしてあり　なかなか素敵な場所でした。 お地蔵にも、ハロウィンの仮装がされていて。。 ちょっと、それは、どうなのか？？と、思いました。。

(Translated by Google) By chance, I visited on the second Sunday of the month, so Sanmon Market was being held. I bought potatoes🥔 and konnyaku Cheap and plentiful! ! The Jizo statue is said to be relatively new, but it has a warm expression on its face. Walnuts are also a specialty of Nagano, so we also had walnut mochi. (Original) 偶然、第二日曜日に訪れたので、山門市が開催されていました じゃがいも🥔やこんにゃくを購入しました 安くて、たくさん！！ お地蔵さまは、比較的新しいとのことですが、ほんわかする表情をされています 長野はくるみも名産なので、くるみ餅もいただきました

(Translated by Google) The Pinkoro Jizo statue, which is a symbol of health and longevity in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, is approximately 1m in height and 60cm in diameter, and was created in September 2003 by the artist Shohachi Magoshi of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It was built using granite from Europe. (Original) 長野県佐久市の健康長寿のシンボルであるピンころ地蔵尊は、高さ約1ｍ、直径約60cmで、2003年（平成15年）9月に愛媛県今治市の作家「馬越正八」さんの手によって欧州産の御影石を使用し、建立されました。

(Translated by Google) I had been thinking about it for a while because someone important to me wanted to go there, and today, on the second Saturday of the month, I learned that there was an event going on. We took the trouble to do it together. It's a small temple, but the ``Pinkoro Jizo'' was cute. When I shopped at three places in the city, I won one lottery ticket and received tissues. I think it's a market for the elderly. (Original) 大切な人が行ってみたいとの事で前々からいつかと思ってたら、今日第2土曜日はイベントやってると。 折角ならと2人で やって参りました。 小さいお寺ですが 「ぴんころ地蔵」可愛いかった。 市で 3箇所買い物するとクジ1回ひけて、ティシュもらいました。 ご年配の方向けの市かなと。

(Translated by Google) I visited Pinkoro Jizo for the first time in a while on a weekday evening. The free gravel parking lot is nicely paved, and the approach road is decorated with vinyl umbrellas, making it feel a little prettier. In addition, there were no worshipers, and the Pinkojizo statue remained unchanged. (Original) 平日の夕方頃に久しぶりにピンコロ地蔵にお参り。 砂利の無料駐車場が綺麗に舗装されており、参道はビニール傘で着飾ってあり、少しだけキレイになった様に感じにました。 尚、参拝者は誰もおらず、ピンコロ地蔵は代わり映えなく、鎮座していました。

Night view romantic place

(Translated by Google) A roadside station in the scenic Asashina district of Saku City. The scale is not so big, but it's a spot packed with various things. Enough facilities to take a break. Rather, I thought that this roadside station was worth it just to see the magnificent view. A restaurant where you can eat local brand rice, a direct sales shop for local vegetables, and a plaza where you can relax in the scenery of Mt. Asama and the countryside. It is a charming roadside station. (Original) 風光明媚な佐久市の浅科地区にある道の駅。規模はそれほど大きくはないのですが、ぎゅっと色々詰まったスポットかと。 休憩するには十分な施設。というより、壮大な絶景を眺められるだけでもこの道の駅の価値があるのでは……なんて思いました。 地元のブランド米が食べられるレストラン、地元野菜の直売所、浅間山や田園を借景にゆっくり過ごせる広場。魅力的な道の駅です。

(Translated by Google) It was not a modern roadside station, but a peaceful place run by locals. I'm so happy to be able to buy red beans that I can't buy at the surrounding roadside stations! I went for a meal, but Tuesday was a regular holiday. (Original) 今風の道の駅ではなく、地元の人たちが運営しているような、のどかなところでした。 周辺の道の駅では買えないハナマメが買え…嬉しいです！ 食事目当てで行きましたが、火曜日は定休日でした。

(Translated by Google) This roadside station is a little different from others, as it has a wide variety of health-conscious organic foods and seasonings🧂🌿 All of the spices were authentic and some were hard to find, so I had a lot of fun just looking at them ♫ There are a lot of craft goods, and I found some cute earrings, so I got them right away ✨ I was able to enjoy delicious coffee on the outdoor terrace and feel refreshed ☕️ This is a wonderful roadside station ♡♡ If you want to shop, this is a place that women seem to like 💡 (Original) こちらの道の駅はちょっと他とは違い、健康意識高い系のオーガニック食品や調味料を沢山取り揃えている🧂🌿 スパイスなどもどれも本格的で、なかなか入手できないようなものもあるので、見ているだけでとても楽しめた♫ クラフト雑貨なども多く、可愛らしいピアスも発見できたのでさっそくゲット✨ 屋外のテラスで、美味しいコーヒーを頂けて、大いにリフレッシュできました☕️ こちらは、素敵な道の駅です♡♡ 買い物するのなら、女性が好きそうな場所です💡

(Translated by Google) I stopped by for a break. I was surprised to find the second Fist of the North Star Jagi manhole card at this place. It's a small roadside station, but the scenery is good. You can see Mt. Asama in front and Mt. Tateshina in the back. Rice harvesting was finished in the paddy field next door, but I thought this was a paddy field where Goro soldier rice could be harvested. We had rice and we could eat, so we had a relaxing time. (Original) 休憩に寄りました。ビックリこの場所で第2弾北斗の拳　ジャギのマンホールカードがあり　もらいました。道の駅としては小さいですが風景は良い場所ですね。正面には浅間山　裏手には蓼科山が見えます。隣の水田は稲刈は終わっていましたが　ここが五郎兵ヱ米が取れる水田かなと思いました。お米もありましたし食事も出来るし　のんびりと過ごさせて頂きました。

(Translated by Google) It is a roadside station with an unusual style with a grassy square in the middle. In the square, children were running and dogs were playing. The dining room looks delicious, but there are not so many seats, and it seems that there is a waiting time due to congestion during lunchtime on holidays. Dogs have a table on the deck of the lawn square, so it seems that they can eat there, but there are only two, so it's a competition here too 😅 (Original) 真ん中に芝生の広場がどーんとある珍しいスタイルの道の駅です。広場ではお子さんが走ったりワンコ連れが遊んだりしていました。食堂も美味しそうなんてすが席はそんなに多くなくて休日のお昼時間は混雑で待ち時間がありそうです。ワンコは芝生広場のところのデッキにテーブルがあるのでそこで食べられそうですが２つくらしかないのでここも争奪戦です😅

(Translated by Google) A roadside station along Route 142. It is also close to the neighboring Healthy Terrace Saku Minami. as the main facility Local Museum-Product Exhibition Hall Local Cuisine Restaurant "Asashina-tei" Rest rooms Large parking lot available 24 hours and so on. Where to buy fresh vegetables such as tomatoes I received a "25th anniversary ticket (not for sale)". You can get it with purchases of 1000 yen or more. I'm glad I was able to visit in the late summer, late August, in the open blue sky. (Original) 国道142号線沿いにある道の駅。お隣りのヘルシーテラス佐久南からもほど近い。 主な施設として 郷土資料館-物産展示館 郷土料理レストラン「あさしな亭」 休憩室 24時間利用可能の大型駐車場 などがある。 トマトなどの新鮮な野菜を買ったところ 『創立25周年記念きっぷ(非売品)』をいただいた。1000円以上の購入でもらえるとのこと。 晩夏の8月下旬の広がる青空の中で訪問できて良かった。

(Translated by Google) You can see the Asama Mountain Range, and it's perfect for a change of pace from your drive. The restaurant's menu is extensive, and dice steaks come with free rice refills on weekdays. Walk a little south and you'll see the second Souther, a manhole cover with a Fist of the North Star design, installed on the sidewalk. (Original) 浅間連峰を望むことができ、ドライブの気分転換にもってこいです。 レストランのメニューも充実しており、サイコロステーキは平日ライスおかわり無料です。 少し南へ歩くと北斗の拳デザインマンホール蓋第二弾サウザーが歩道に設置されています。

(Translated by Google) A roadside station located in the scenic Asashina district of Saku City. It's not that big, but it's a spot packed with a lot of things. Sufficient facilities for taking a break. Rather, I thought that this roadside station was worth it just for the magnificent view. There is a restaurant where you can eat local branded rice, a direct sales store for local vegetables, and a plaza where you can relax and enjoy the view of Mt. Asama and the countryside. It is an attractive roadside station. (Original) 風光明媚な佐久市の浅科地区にある道の駅。規模はそれほど大きくはないのですが、ぎゅっと色々詰まったスポットかと。 休憩するには十分な施設。というより、壮大な絶景を眺められるだけでもこの道の駅の価値があるのでは……なんて思いました。 地元のブランド米が食べられるレストラン、地元野菜の直売所、浅間山や田園を借景にゆっくり過ごせる広場。魅力的な道の駅です。

(Translated by Google) This is a roadside station where you can see Mt. Asama. There was a hammock, so it looks like you can relax. There is one EV charging facility. The toilet is very nice and clean. (Original) 浅間山が眺望できる道の駅です。 ハンモックがありました、のんびりと過ごせそうです。EV充電施設が1台ぶんあります。 トイレがとても綺麗で清潔です。

(Translated by Google) During New Year's Day, I toured the second series of Fist of the North Star manholes (8 locations in total), and this is one of them. There are no manholes within this facility, and they are located on the sidewalk relatively far away. The picture on the manhole is of Holy Emperor Souther. This is the scene where he confronts Kenshiro at the Holy Emperor's Tomb and attacks while shouting the famous line, "Don't pull back, flatter, don't worry." I thought he was saying it in a more leisurely manner, but just looking at the picture, he seems rather rushed. The footage I saw of Pachinko Fist of the North Star seemed to glorify the original work quite a bit (lol) (Original) 正月に、北斗の拳マンホール第２弾（全８箇所）を巡ったのですが、そのうちの１か所がここです。マンホールはこの施設内には無く、割と離れた歩道に設置されています。マンホールの絵は聖帝サウザー。聖帝十字陵でケンシロウと対決し、有名な「引かぬ、媚びぬ、省みぬ」の台詞を叫びながら攻撃してくるシーンです。もっと余裕シャクシャクで云っているかと思ったら、絵を見る限りでは割と焦っていますね。ぱちんこ北斗の拳で観た映像は、かなり原作を美化していたようです（笑

(Translated by Google) very clean toilet A compact roadside station where you can feel the presence of people. It has a nostalgic atmosphere of an early roadside station. The semi-circular grass area is very nice. It's great for families with children From the name of hot park I thought I was going to take a bath in a hot spring. There is no bath Run to Bessho Onsen~ (Original) めちゃ綺麗なトイレ コンパクトだけど十分な人の気配を感じられる道の駅 懐かしい 初期の 道の駅の空気がしていて 半円形の芝生エリアがとても良いですね 子連れには最高ですね ホットパーク の 名前 から 温泉に入れると思っていたけど お風呂は無いです 別所温泉まで走ります〜

Perfect place for reflection and connecting with nature. Rumor is that some scenes from “Your Name / 君の名は” were inspired by this place.

Nice 1500s see without the crowds of Kyoto. Actually with no crowds at all

The shrines keep nice and old wooden surface not cheaply painted like a lot of famous shrines.

(Translated by Google) Buildings and ruins that give you a sense of history are lined up casually within the large grounds. There are hardly any people around, and the quiet atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle, gives a strong sense of solemnity. There is a considerable height difference from the torii gate at the shrine entrance to the main shrine, so people with weak legs should be careful. Fortunately, there is a parking lot at the top of the mountain, but once you get off the mountain, going back is more tiring than the distance you can see. It seems that there is usually no resident priest, so there was a written stamp of the shrine. There were signs that amulets were being sold, but I was unable to obtain them. Is it limited to the year-end and New Year holidays? (Original) 広い敷地内には歴史を感じさせる建造物や遺跡が無造作に建ち並んでいます。 人はほとんど居らず、喧騒から離れ静寂に包まれた佇まいには荘厳さを強く感じさせます。 神社入り口の鳥居から本殿までは距離の割にかなりの高低差がある為足腰の弱い人は注意が必要。幸い登った先に駐車場がありますが、一度降ると戻るのは見える距離よりも疲れると思います。 普段、常駐の神主は居ないらしく書き置きの御朱印が置かれていました。お守り等が売っている形跡もありましたが、入手する事は出来ませんでした。年末年始等限定なのでしゃうか？

(Translated by Google) As a model of Your Name, I stopped by on my way to collect national highway stickers. It happened to be a quiet shrine where many people came to pray for the Shichi-Go-San festival. There is also an unattended goshuin stamp, which is placed in the 300 yen offering box. (Original) 君の名はのモデルらしく国道ステッカー集めの途中寄らせてもらいました。たまたま七五三のお参りの方も来られて静かな趣きの神社でした。無人の御朱印も有り300円賽銭箱に投函。

(Translated by Google) This is a historic shrine in Saku City⛩ When I went to the parking lot, I couldn't pass through the torii gate with a nice shimenawa rope, but there was no parking lot near the torii gate ⛩ because there were a lot of private houses. The three-storied pagoda in the precincts and the east headquarters were designated as important cultural properties of the country. The deity enshrined is East Head Office Kohagi Mikoto Nakahonsha Takeminakata Mikoto West Headquarters Jidaishu no Mikoto Aiden Hondabetsu no Mikoto Here it is✨ The power of the sacred tree in front of the main shrine is truly impressive. Mitamashiroishi is a tangible cultural property of the prefecture. Apparently, the stonework in the shape of a stone coffin between the central and west headquarters is called Mitamadai-ishi. Being in Nagano Prefecture, there are many connections with Suwa Shrine. The reds and oranges of the autumn leaves and the shrine stood out and were quite beautiful. (Original) 佐久市にある歴史ある神社です⛩ 駐車場まで行くとしめ縄が立派な鳥居がくぐれませんが、鳥居⛩の近くは民家が密集しているので駐車場がありませんでした。 境内ある三重塔と東本社は国の重要文化財でした。 御祭神は 東本社　興萩命 中本社　建御名方命 西本社　事代主命 相殿　誉田別命 です✨ 本殿前の御神木のパワーがすごく圧巻です。 御魂代石（みたましろいし）は県の有形文化財で 中本社と西本社の間にある石幢形の石造物を御魂代石と呼んでいるそうです。 長野県なだけに諏訪神社との繋がりが随所にあります。 紅葉とお社の赤やオレンジが際立ってかなり美しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I went to the shrine that was the model for Your Name! ! ! The stone steps had been removed (; ᷇࿀ ᷆ก) It's a pity that I couldn't pass them because I don't know if they'll be repaired. However, I was able to visit the shrine properly! It has a great atmosphere and is a place you should visit at least once! (Original) 君の名はのモデルになった神社ということで、行ってきた！！！ 石段が外されてました( ; ᷇࿀ ᷆ก)修復するのか通れず残念。 けど、参拝はちゃんと出来ました！ とても雰囲気がよくて、一度は訪れてほしい場所です！