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Togari Mountain Clean Up – Spring Clean-Up at Togari Onsen Ski Resort

Join us for a feel-good morning on the mountain As the snow season winds down, we’re coming together to give something back to the place that gives us so much. Join the Togari Mountain Clean Up at Togari Onsen Ski Resort (戸狩温泉スキー場) and help us care for the mountain before the green season begins. This is a casual community event open to everyone — whether...

A scene of parents and children and participants enjoying canoeing on Lake Hokuryu, with multiple canoes floating on the water
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Canoe Matsuri in Hokuryuko – Paddle Freely on a Lake in Iiyama!

Try your first canoe on the tranquil waters of Hokuryuko. Nestled among the mountains of Iiyama, Lake Hokuryuko (北竜湖) comes alive this spring with the Canoe Matsuri — a 12-day paddling festival welcoming everyone from first-timers to families. No reservation needed, no time limit, and everything you need is included. Just show up and paddle! Event Details Dates: April 25 – May 6, 2026 (12...

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Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2026

A Golden Celebration of Spring: Iiyama Nanohana Festival Each spring, the countryside of Iiyama transforms into a brilliant sea of yellow as thousands of nanohana (rapeseed) flowers bloom across the gentle hills of Nanohana Park. The Iiyama Nanohana Festival celebrates this fleeting season with three days of music, food, and community gatherings set against one of Nagano’s most picturesque landscapes. Visitors can stroll through glowing...

Illustration of the Golden Marche event at Madarao Kogen with mountains, market stalls, food, music, and activities
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Madarao Kogen Golden Marche – 3rd Edition

A Mountain Festival to Kick Off Golden Week With the snowy peak of Mt. Madarao as your backdrop, the Madarao Kogen Golden Marche returns for its 3rd edition this Golden Week. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or flying solo — this outdoor market is the perfect way to soak up the season in the Northern Nagano highlands. Expect thundering taiko drum performances, your first...

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Iiyama Nanohana Festival 2026

A Golden Celebration of Spring: Iiyama Nanohana Festival Each spring, the countryside of Iiyama transforms into a brilliant sea of yellow as thousands of nanohana (rapeseed) flowers bloom across the gentle hills of Nanohana Park. The Iiyama Nanohana Festival celebrates this fleeting season with three days of music, food, and community gatherings set against one of Nagano’s most picturesque landscapes. Visitors can stroll through glowing...