長野旅行2025！諏訪湖絶景&鰻・信州蕎麦グルメ&アニメ君の名は。聖地【ゴジラ-1.0 ロケ地!も】蕎麦の登美,ツルヤ,諏訪湖遊覧船,松本空港,鈴与レンタカー,FDA,,丸共清水屋川魚店,立石公園
Hello, good evening. This is Nippon Trip, bringing you the journey through Japan. This year’s Nagano trip takes place in Nagano, located almost at the center of Japan. Let me take you on a journey through my travels around Lake Suwa! 3-Day Trip: Day 1 – Suwa’s Scenic Views and Gourmet Delights! Here’s the itinerary for the 3-day trip. Please feel free to use this as a reference. A review video for Hotel Beniya is available separately. Now, let me tell you about the first day of the trip. From my home to Fukuoka Airport, I take MK Taxi. I try to use MK taxis whenever possible. MK Taxi offers attentive service, and booking is now easy via the app—it’s completely stress-free. I also booked an MK Taxi at Matsumoto Airport for the return trip, and they came to pick me up, making the entire journey comfortable! This was my first time using Fuji Dream Airlines. The FDA check-in counter had a more casual approach compared to JAL. Since they were foreign staff, there were Japanese words they didn’t understand, so it took longer than usual. By the way, it’s a codeshare with JAL. The flight was very comfortable. This airline is reportedly the only one offering light meals on domestic flights. In this era of cost-cutting, such services are a blessing. Croissants from Como were served exclusively on the early morning flight, and my mother was delighted. It was quietly satisfying to find warm green tea available, especially since the airline is headquartered in Shizuoka Prefecture. On other domestic flights, you’re lucky to get candy at best. On the evening flight back, they served Chateraise sweets. I was feeling a little peckish, so it was a pleasant surprise. I have arrived at Matsumoto Airport. Located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan’s only inland prefecture, this small airport boasts the highest elevation of any airport in Japan. After disembarking the plane, I crossed the bridge to descend to the first floor, but there were only stairs. Since my mother has trouble walking, I asked a nearby staff member for help, and they guided us to the employee elevator. The staff carried my suitcase to the area outside the restricted zone. Once you exit this baggage claim area, the rental car counter is right in front of you. All rental cars are processed at this counter. The checkout process takes about five minutes, but since there are usually several people waiting in line, I recommend allowing a little extra time. There is a brief explanation of the refueling rules when returning the vehicle. This time, I used Suzuyo Rent-a-Car. The car is about two minutes from the counter, so it’s close, but you’ll definitely get wet if it’s raining. The rental car was like this, with a trunk spacious enough to easily fit one 70L suitcase—which was a huge help. I booked a kei car instead of an eco-car, so I was worried about gas costs. But refueling only cost about 3,000 yen each time. If departing from Matsumoto Airport, without a car, there is no train station, so your only options are the airport shuttle bus bound for Matsumoto Bus Terminal or a taxi. There are few taxis on standby. Nagano Prefecture is a completely car-dependent society, and getting around is difficult without a car. Nagano Prefecture is a completely car-dependent society. It was my first time in Nagano without a car, but I truly felt it was a good decision to rent one. It’s tough. By the way, Matsumoto Airport only operates scheduled flights to three destinations: FDA, Fukuoka, Kobe, and New Chitose. Souvenir shops and restaurants are located on the first and second floors of the airport, The viewing deck offers a rare chance to enjoy close-up views of planes taking off and landing, and on the way back, I took photos like this. To head from Matsumoto Airport to Lake Suwa, I chose the route of getting on the expressway at the Shiojiri-Kita Interchange and getting off at the Okaya Interchange. After passing through the entrance to the Kita-Shiojiri Interchange, The road soon split into two directions. Left was toward Nagano, right toward Tokyo and Nagoya, If you mistakenly head toward Nagano, you won’t be able to reach Lake Suwa. While remedial measures are available if you inform the toll booth, it will cost you about 20 minutes. Exit at Okaya Interchange and follow National Route 20 to reach Kamisuwa, where the hotel is located, but first we’ll stop at a hidden gem eel restaurant. Interchanges around Lake Suwa are concentrated in the southern area of Lake Suwa. The northern area is mountainous, so there are no major interchanges. The Suwa Smart Interchange is a bit tricky. If you’re getting off near Lake Suwa, Okaya IC or the newly opened Suwa Smart IC are convenient. Suwa IC, despite its name, is closer to Chino City and a bit farther from the lake. Please note that this interchange is exclusively for vehicles equipped with ETC. After exiting the Okaya Interchange, I stopped by the locally renowned takeout eel specialty shop “Marukyo Shimizuya River Fish Shop.” This shop, which has been in business for 40 years as a specialty takeout store for kabayaki. There are restaurants near the station, but I came to the main branch recommended by locals. Near Lake Suwa, there are many eel restaurants, but this particular eel restaurant offers high quality at a low price. Parking is available on the right side of the store. As I open the car door in the parking lot, a sweet, toasty aroma drifts through the air. Upon entering the store, live eels and fresh river fish are displayed, You can watch a well-built man wearing glasses grill eel right before your eyes. The cashier was polite and kind. I purchased the premium grilled eel for 2,700 yen (tax included) and the small portion of salted fried smelt for 1,100 yen. This restaurant doesn’t serve rice, so be sure to buy some at a convenience store or supermarket beforehand. We recommend making a reservation by phone, but even without one, if you wait in your car after placing your order, they’ll bring you freshly baked goods right away. Look at this! See how it’s slowly grilled over charcoal! Grilled over binchōtan charcoal and seasoned with a secret sauce that has been used since our founding. This eel restaurant’s kabayaki features a fragrant Kansai-style finish, carefully grilled over charcoal. Characterized by crispy skin and thick, tender flesh with a fluffy texture. The rich, savory sweet sauce pairs perfectly with the hearty flavor. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness—especially recommended for fans of Kansai-style cuisine! Why did I go out of my way to buy eel here, you ask? Actually, when it comes to Lake Suwa, it’s all about eel. In the local area, they even have “eel nutrition education” where eel is served in school lunches. Okaya Unagi features a hybrid style combining Kanto-style back-cut preparation with Kansai-style direct grilling without steaming. Grilled over charcoal for a savory aroma, the skin is crispy while the flesh offers a fluffy texture. This unique cooking method and sauce create a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. For those visiting in winter, it’s the ‘cold-season eel’. Its fat content is at its peak, offering a superb flavor distinct from the summer stamina food. I thoroughly enjoyed this eel at the hotel. The skin was a bit tough, but it was still delicious. If you warm it in the toaster oven, it will taste like it’s freshly baked again. The fried smelt was incredibly delicious, even though it wasn’t freshly fried. Even the small pack had a lot of food, and the saltiness got too strong halfway through, so I ended up leaving a little behind. I heard there’s a building near this eel restaurant that was used as a filming location for Godzilla 1.0. I took a commemorative photo. It’s the former Okaya City Hall. We head to Tateishi Park, a famous spot in Suwa and a sacred site from the anime “Your Name,” which offers a panoramic view of Lake Suwa. Proceed along National Route 20 toward Suwa City, then turn left at the Motomachi intersection. We captured the scenery along the road leading to Tateishi Park at an elevation of 934 meters in a video edited together. The narration is restrained but conveys important information. Feel free to skip it if you don’t need it. From around here, Lake Suwa is on the right. It’s 3 kilometers from here to Tateishi Park. I’m really glad I included it in my travel plans. Lake Suwa came into view, and before I knew it, I’d arrived at the parking lot while gazing at it in awe. Lake Suwa, seen from high above, sparkles and shines, making it incredibly beautiful. When the weather is nice, it seems many people gather in the evening. The summer of 2025 was a bit tough. It was so hot I couldn’t stay long, so I snapped a photo of the breathtaking view and headed straight back to the car. Even so, this scenery was a beauty that lingered in my heart. We’ve arrived at “Tomi,” a soba restaurant just a 3-minute walk from Tateishi Park. This long-established shop, open since 1977, serves delicious soba while overlooking Lake Suwa. It’s a very popular restaurant. At the entrance, you take off your shoes to enter, a calm Japanese-style atmosphere. There is a parking lot next to the restaurant. The secret to its popularity is definitely this location. Lake Suwa spreads out before you through the large windows, offering a view like a painting on clear days. You can savor soba noodles while taking in this breathtaking view. Regarding the quality of our soba noodles, Our authentic hand-made 2:8 buckwheat noodles, stone-ground using buckwheat flour from Yatsugatake. They are thin, Serikawa-style noodles with a firm bite and a very pleasant texture. And it’s also perfectly located for sightseeing. It’s about a 10-minute drive from Kami-Suwa Station, and nearby is Tateishi Park, a sacred site from the movie “Your Name.” You can enjoy both gourmet dining and sightseeing together. The calm atmosphere inside is truly lovely—a quiet space perfect for conversation. There are table seats where you can relax comfortably. The owner is incredibly kind and approachable. Their warm greetings and thoughtful care are wonderful. He was considerate of my mother, who has trouble walking. He asked, “Would you like a table by the window?” and guided us there. It was incredibly thoughtful. I was really looking forward to the stunning view of Lake Suwa I mentioned earlier. But on this day, there was a slight disappointment. There was demolition work going on in the building below the shop, and workers were up on the roof. Even so, the beauty of Lake Suwa visible through the large window was still breathtaking! The sparkling view on a clear day was truly the best. First, the menu mentions enjoying the music playing inside the restaurant. But I was so captivated by the stunning view and delicious food that I didn’t even notice the music. The most popular item on the menu is the “Tempura Seiro” udon. Can be changed to udon, Large portion is an extra 350 yen. There’s also a seiro with fresh wasabi from Hotaka, Azumino. The fresh wasabi is grated by you, so the flavor is fresh. Drinks include various beers, non-alcoholic beer, shochu, and sake. Oolong tea, cider, apple juice, orange juice. We ordered the menu’s most popular item, the Tempura Seiro. We regretted not ordering the fresh wasabi separately. The soba here has a refreshing taste, perfect for hot days. The dipping sauce has a rich flavor typical of Nagano. If it seems too strong, dipping just a little or diluting it with water seems to work well. I like it strong, so it was delicious just as it was. The tempura shrimp is large, sweet, and fried to a perfect crisp—absolutely exquisite. The especially popular tempura seiro features plump, large shrimp tempura accented with fresh wasabi. The flavor and taste are superb. The eggplant tempura is satisfyingly substantial, with the subtle bitterness of bell peppers providing a nice accent. Soba gaki isn’t on the menu, but they might make it if you ask. If you’re curious, definitely give it a try! As for how to eat the soba noodles, first dip them into the dipping sauce. Then top them with a little green onion and wasabi, and slurp them all in one go. At “Tomi,” you can savor delicious soba noodles amidst such a wonderful atmosphere and breathtaking views. If you can, please visit before the soba sells out! We went to the popular local supermarket “Tsuruya,” which many travelers make a special trip to visit. We bought popular souvenirs and groceries since our first night’s hotel was a room-only plan. It’s located across from Kami-Suwa Station and is the only supermarket in the station area. Head toward Kami-Suwa Station on National Route 20, and you’ll find the entrance to the parking lot. Turn left here. Parking is free for one hour if you present your ticket at the register. There is also an entrance/exit on the old Koshu Kaido side. It offers a wide selection of souvenirs showcasing Shinshu’s food culture, with passionate fans nationwide. I’ve become one of them. Even though it’s not a high-end supermarket, its value is incredibly high. There’s a spacious rest area near the entrance, complete with a sink for washing hands. Looking around, I thought it also serves as a relaxing spot for locals. The store was clean, well-stocked, and very cool with excellent air conditioning. Why are Super Tsuruya’s souvenirs so popular? Because their product planning is excellent and the quality is high. And because they’re cheaper and easier to buy than at tourist shops. The packaging is simple, but you can instantly tell what local specialty it is and what ingredients are used. Every store has a “Shinshu Souvenirs” section near the entrance/exit. The most popular and frequently purchased items are, of course, Tsuruya’s original products. Some items can be purchased online. However, many attractive items are only available locally, so we recommend doing some research beforehand. Among these, the Karinto series is a hidden gem among Tsuruya’s famous sweets. If you think it’s just karinto and start snacking, you’re in for trouble. Just a little bit—once you start, you can’t stop, and before you know it, your calorie intake is out of control. A subtle tang cuts through the sweetness, making them surprisingly light to eat. Even though they’re karintou, they aren’t sticky, so you just can’t stop at just a few. When I gave them out as souvenirs, everyone around me got hooked. For beginners, I recommend starting with the apple karinto. At the prepared foods section, the especially popular mustard inari and takana-flavored oyaki are definite repeats for next time. Kurumi Yamabiko, a famous Nagano souvenir, is also sold at this Tsuruya. It saved me travel time. The price for most prepared foods is around 500 yen. The quality reminds me of the “vibrant Japanese prepared foods” from over 10 years ago. Compared to supermarkets in my hometown of Fukuoka, the sushi and tempura pieces are larger. Despite the higher quality, the prices are comparable, which moved me to tears. The sashimi platter was also inexpensive. The bananas were huge and beautiful, and I was envious that they were from Tsuruya’s contracted farms for around 350 yen. I’m at the shore of Lake Suwa to board a sightseeing boat. This is the area of Shinshu, Kamisuwa Onsen, lined with lodgings. The boarding pier is very close to the hotel we stayed at that day, “Shinshu, Kamisuwa Onsen Beniya”. Getting around was very convenient. Particularly close is “Suwa Bettei Shiro,” whose hotel shipping division has operated sightseeing boats since May 2025. Parking lots are available on the Suwa Lake side of Prefectural Route 185, commonly known as Lakeshore Road. Parking shouldn’t be a problem unless it’s peak season. This approximately 25-minute cruise around Lake Suwa, the largest lake in Shinshu, offers a condensed journey showcasing the charm of the lake, which stretches about 16km in length. There are five departures daily: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. This schedule operates from April to November. Fares are ¥1,100 for adults, ¥550 for children, and ¥500 with presentation of a disability certificate. Guests staying at the operating hotel, “Shuhaku,” also receive complimentary tickets as a perk. Dogs are allowed on board, but policies may vary by staff member. Perhaps due to the recent change in management? Personally, I was concerned about filling out the passenger manifest. In my case, I felt like the staff stared at me intently until I finished writing, which was a bit scary. They only prompted other passengers to fill it out, and some boarded without writing anything. Since it was the same staff member handling it, I felt a bit… hmm. There are two types of boats: the “Swan Coaster Mine,” ideal for viewing fireworks, and the “Swan,” a charming name combining ‘Suwa’ and “swan.” The Suwan operates during inspections or large charters, but it feels a bit worn out. Personally, I found the modern Suwako Star Mine comfortable with its structure offering great visibility. I was very satisfied. While the Suwan didn’t particularly appeal to me for boarding, its retro exterior was appealing to photograph. I felt it had a picturesque atmosphere. Inside the ship, announcements about Lake Suwa’s history, the artificial island Hatsushima, and legends of Takeda Shingen. Fascinating narration enhances the journey. We’ve come up to the second floor. Right in front of us is Kurasawa, a hugely popular restaurant run by the company that makes Yomeishu. And the hotels where we’ll be staying: Beniya and Shinyu. Let’s take a look at the entire second floor. From the lake, enjoy views of the towns of Kami-Suwa, Shimo-Suwa, and Okaya, along with the vividly colored mountain scenery. They say you can see Mount Fuji on clear days, but it was cloudy that day and we couldn’t see it. I imagined Lake Suwa would be lovely at dusk, bathed in orange light. I thought I’d like to ride again in spring or autumn. The cabin was a bit warm at first, but it got cool later due to strong winds, so be mindful of what you wear. Apparently, someone dropped their smartphone into Lake Suwa the other day. It seems like departure time. I think it gets pretty cold outside the boat in winter. In spring 2026, a new leisure facility is scheduled to open on the lakeshore. Nearby are the famous Katakurakan and the popular cafe and souvenir shop “Kurasuwa.” Attractive spots are gathered here. The hot springs at Hotel Beniya were absolutely fantastic, so I highly recommend their day trip hot spring experience as well. From here, enjoy the beautiful scenery from the sightseeing boat on Lake Suwa. That wraps up our first day of sightseeing in Nagano. We’re heading to Hotel Beniya, right behind us. Thanks for watching!
長野旅行2025の第1弾！福岡から松本空港へFDAフライトでアクセスし、レンタカーで諏訪湖へ直行。岡谷の鰻専門店（丸共清水屋川魚店）で炭火蒲焼きを堪能、
ゴジラ-1.0ロケ地（旧岡谷市役所）も探索。
[君の名は。]聖地・立石公園の絶景を満喫し、老舗蕎麦屋「登美」で本格信州そばを味わう。
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