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It is located at the foot of the Gonjō Pass, which connects Ina-ji to Kiso-ji, and has been known as "Ma no Kanyin-sama". During the Heian period, when a high priest of the Tendai sect, Jikaku, was enjoined by a dream and moved to this land from Mt. Hiei [Hieizan], he found a sacred tree in Mt. It is said that the origin of Kaiki was carved and laid down the statue of Guanyin. This statue of Guanyin will be opened once every 60 years, and the next time will be in 2032.

A giant pictorial horse displayed on the outside of the main temple of Nakasenji; a horse paradise playing freely under cherry blossoms or in Yamakawa field is depicted on one of Japan's leading "Senkoma" picturals. There are several other large picturals.

It is located on a terrace in the east of the city, and is known as a place of cherry blossom. The tree species are the Somei cherry tree, Kohiganzakura. Under the cherry blossoms in full bloom, the D-51 and children's parks in the park are full of families.

Selling milk and dairy products squeezed from cattle grown in the vast nature of the Nobeyama plateau. They are attached to a processing plant, so there are always fresh products such as milk and yogurt.

It is a spacious site where you can enjoy outdoor leisure. Popular are the 1000 yen for one lap of the horse, which is popular for families, the 4000 yen for a 30-minute riding lesson for beginners, and the 1000 yen for a four-wheeled buggy. Cow milking experience 750 yen comes with milk or soft cream. In addition, there is a space where you can interact with rabbits and goats. There is also a barbecue house, a stand and a handmade ice cream workshop, which you can enjoy for a day.

A ceramic art workshop standing on the Yagedake Nobeyama plateau. Two potters will always guide you in a small number of people, so even beginners can feel free to experience pottery. You can choose from two courses of electric potter's wheel (elementary school students and above) and hand-rigging, and there is also an infant course for preschoolers. The produced work will be shipped (separate shipping) after about 2-3 months. Take one to two hours. Make sure to make an advance reservation.

The Minamimaki Village Rural Culture and Information Exchange Center, which stands next to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. The popular Globe Theater (350 yen) is a dome-shaped theater that presents the starry sky of the seasons of Nobeyama with constellations commentary and episodes. There is also a restaurant and a corner for sales of constellations and space-related.

A music hall built on the site of the Yatsugatake Kogen Lodge. The building, which accommodates 250 people, is open with high ceilings. Buildings made of wood such as larch and teak are highly valued for their sound effects. The salon concert is held once a month. Check the schedule in advance. A concert and set accommodation plan is provided at the Yatsugatake Kogen Lodge.

Japan's sacred ground of radio astronomy, which has led the world for more than 40 years. The 45m radio telescope, which is in active operation, is powered by a giant parabolic antenna. In addition, six retired 10m antennas and 60 80cm antennas stand up majestic against the background of Yatsugatake. Through observations of cosmic radio waves invisible to the eye, he has explored the mysteries of the universe, including the birth of stars, the structure of galaxies, and black holes. In the tour course, various antennas can be seen in close proximity. In addition, a commentary panel, an exhibition room, a parabolic experience exhibition, etc. will be installed, and you will be able to learn about the latest images of the universe unraveled by the radio telescope and the cutting-edge technology used.

A museum that presents the history of the village of Minamimaki and the surrounding nature, the history of life transition of the villagers, etc. In the exhibition room, a large number of stone tools excavated from the site of the Yade River are displayed, and you can also see folk tools, farm tools, and specimens of animals that have been used since ancient times. The museum holds planned exhibitions several times a year. There is also a type C56 steam locomotive in the adjacent Galactic Park, which you can enjoy. It takes 30 minutes.