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Yokogawa originates from Kyogatake at the northern end of the Central Alps. Its upstream, a ravine located within the national forest. It spans a total length of 18km and is dotted along the mountain stream with oddities such as a snake stone (natural monument), a 50m high third-class waterfall, and Chibuchi. There are also antelope and monkeys in the area.

Matsuo Gorge, one of the most famous places for Gentoo many in Japan. Matsuo Gorge received the designation of a natural monument of the prefecture in 1925, and was redesignated in 1960. In 1989, he also received the designation of "Furusato Ikimonosato" by the Environment Agency. In the case of Matsuo Gorge, the number of genji fireflies at one time was severely reduced due to water pollution and overfishing, but it has now recovered due to conservation and water quality improvement activities. In addition to the genji firefly, there are play equipment and a lawn square in the park, which serves as a place for residents to relax.

It boasts a view of the Southern Alps, and is one of the largest in Minami-Shinshu. In addition to the open-air baths, the tsutase-yu, the sleeping water baths, the water baths and the whirlpool, there are the river-noyu and the mountain-noyu with images of the Tenryu River and the Alps, and the baths of men and women are replaced every week. The mildly alkaline hypotonic simple hot spring, which is said to be effective for fatigue recovery, neuralgia, and muscle pain, and is also soft on the skin, is also popular among women.

"Kantempa Garden", where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons, was handled by Ina Shokuhin Co., Ltd., who is familiar with "Kantempa". The complex opened in March of 2022 on its premises. "monterina MARCHE", which sells selected gourmet food from all over the country, "Imajishiki Corner", where there is a brand-name liquor from Minami-Shinshu and Nakagawa-mura "Yonezawa Sake Brewery", and "monterina SHOP", an original shop of DESIGN PRODUCT SHOP KONCENT from Tokyo, shops that convey the charm of Japan to food are enriched. In addition, "CAFE & BAKERY", which also includes terrace seats with a good view, offers menus produced by popular shops in Nagano Prefecture and popular sweets outside the prefecture.

Roll cakes are popular items that are inevitable to sell out. In addition to plain, there are also kinds of matcha, strawberry, and chocolate.

A shop with a variety of sweets, rich in local colors. "Buckwheat" is a sandwich of cream with walnuts in buckwheat flour. The winner of the gold prize at the National Confectionery Expo, "Chizu Kukiki" is an immobile hot product that has been loved locally for more than 50 years. There are also many sweets unique to Inatani, such as "Inaya no Takaramo Pudding" and "Chocotto Eina-chan", which are recommended souvenirs from the Ina City Tourism Association.

A long-established store in Takato, which produces and sells Japanese sweets that make use of local specialties; and specialities such as Takato Manpo and Kashiwa Manju.

A confectionery store founded in 1882. The recommended is 120 yen for each of Ina's mayu. It is a confection that is filled with fresh cream in the middle, coated with chocolate, and has a good texture with the appearance of silkworm mayu.

A produce direct sale shop inside Mihara Farm. In addition to farm-produced produce and processed products such as pickles, tofu, and goi mochi, vegetables, fruits, and flowers collected in the Ina-shi and Kamiina districts, there are plenty of specialty products such as local sake. There are also snacks such as B-class gourmets in the Ina region, and lo-men.

An agar specialty store in Kantempa Garden, run by agar maker Ina Food Industry Co., which sells more than 200 types of agar desserts such as puddings and jellies that are very easy to make, as well as useful products that are thought of health. There are jelly tastings.