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A large well at the back of Sanada Shrine, which has never been full of water and boasts the depth of the best Ueda city area, and there is a legend that a hole leads to the foot of Mount Taro north of the castle.

It is a large stone built into a stone wall on the north side of the Honmaru Higashi-Torakuchi Gate at the site of Ueda Castle, and was set up as a pillar stone; it is said that when it was transferred to Matsushiro, Sanada Yukimura's brother Nobuyuki tried to take it away, but it did not move at all.

In Tianping 13 (741), one of the Kokubunji temples erected throughout the country by the Imperial Court of the Emperor Shōmu, who wishes for the state of Zhenbu. In the precincts, there are the main hall where the Yakushi Nyorai was enshrined, as well as the Dōto Gai-gai, such as the Mie Pagoda, Daikoku Tendo, Bell Tower, Kanyon-do, Jizo-do, and Hozo. The fair, which is held on January 7 and 8 every year, is known as Yokado, and is known as Yokado, and it is crowded with worshippers who buy up such charms as the resuscitation future mark and the dharma. You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as summer lotus.

The chief deity is Masayuki Sanada and his eldest son, Father Nobuyuki. In addition, the successive lords of the Sengoku and Matsudaira families, who had served the land during the Edo period, are served as priests. There are also many who visit to try to bear on the wisdom or the luck of Sanada, who repelled tens of thousands of Tokugawa warlords with thousands of them.

A green campsite along the Hirakawa valley. In addition, a bungalow made of larch from Asahi Village is recommended (4 people). Each building has a shower, toilet, kitchen, gas stove and bedding for 12 thousand yen. You can enjoy a day camp or stay in the cottage.

A parking area located between Shiojiri IC and Okaya IC, about 2.5km from Shiojiri IC. It is a short distance to Lake Suwa when you leave the PA and go through the "Shiori Tunnel". It was renewed in March 2022. The food court's "Ogisoya Genjiro" is a diner that boasts "Sanjiyaki" and "Nihachi soba". The specialty "Nagamo no Sato" is a castella that is made from a blend of long potato and green seaweed and flavored with brandy. It is a gem that the Empress is also said to have made a souvenir. In addition, there are plenty of local specialty souvenirs, such as Shinshu miso and pickles and Nozawa vegetables from Shinshu, which have a tradition and history.

Parking area located between Okaya IC and Shiojiri IC. A distance of about 2.5km to the next Shiojiri IC. Beware of overspeeding as long straight downhill runs since leaving the PA. "Ogisoya Genjiro" offers Nihachi soba, which is mainly made from buckwheat flour from Nagano Prefecture, based on the concept of "full stomach of delicious soba." in addition, you can taste Shiojiri's specialty "Sanjiyaki", Kimchi and Takuan, and the gourmet "Kimtaku Don" that originated in Shiojiri with pork. There is a plat park (7 to 20 o'clock) and you can get in and out of the PA from the general road.

Lake Tagawa, surrounded by trees, attracts a large number of anglers as a mecca for herabna fishing like the neighboring lake. In addition, majestic mountains such as Hotaka Renpong and the Northern Alps can be seen from Sunset Point on the side of Konan Tawaura, and there is also a rauntlet of genji fireflies between mid-June and early July.

A long-established winery that began growing grapes at a plantation in Kikyogahara in Shiojiri in 1916. In 2006, Merlot won the Gold Award and the Best Category Award in the National Wine Competition. He has a reputation for high-grade winemaking. In addition to tasting about six wines at the stall, you can also visit the underground wine cellar where classical music is played for free. In 2012, it was adopted as ANA (ANA) International Line First Class.

In addition to the original wine "Kikyo no Sato", there are various types of wines using only grapes grown by local producers. Reasonable pricing is also attractive to enjoy even every day. In addition to tasting several types of wine at the direct sale shop, there are also many fresh produce brought in by local producers.