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It displays the history and cultural heritage of the Azusa River area, as well as folk materials. If you listen to Grandma's old story of high-tech robot talk, you can learn about the old life and life. In addition to the exhibition corner of classical cameras and mountain photography donated by a mountain photographer from the local area, Yoshinao Nakazawa, the second gallery on the first floor displays the collection of paintings and sculptures. It is held in a wide range of exhibitions such as paintings, photographs and crafts by local residents, as well as concerts.

The Sakai family, who made a fortune as a paper store in the castle town of Matsumoto during the Edo period, holds about 100,000 ukiyo-e pieces collected over a period of over 200 years, making it one of the world's largest individual collections in both quality and quantity. He has a wide range of works, including such masterpieces as Hokusai and Hiroshige, from the late Edo period to the new prints of the Showa era, and also a large number of works such as flesh brush drawings and prints. These are published sequentially for each exhibition and exhibited at exhibitions in Japan and abroad, and we are working to disseminate the Japanese culture that is proud of the world of ukiyo-e. It has two Michelin stars and many foreigners visit.

A city park that makes use of nature, including rough terrain and blessed greenery of about 71ha. The family zone is home to a small bird and small animal forest, a waterside square, a picnic square, and leisure spots such as a dream coaster (for a fee), and is recommended for families. In the zone of learning, health and sports, there is a forest of Shizen Kansatsu, an old private house experience learning facility, and a hill of flowers.

Five historic buildings were relocated and preserved from the late Edo period to the Showa era. Important cultural treasures of the country, the former Matsumoto-ku court building is a valuable Japanese-style court that remains in complete form both inside and outside, and you can tour the court and conference rooms. At the former Showa Kogyo silk mill, it is possible to see the machine of the seat-repeating yarn, which was in operation until 1995. In addition, special buildings can be seen, such as the Jinjuku Horaiya (Matsumoto City Important Cultural Property) along the Nomugi Kaido known for "Anno Mugi Pass", the birthplace of democracy pioneer Naoe Kinoshita (a lower-class samurai residence), and the former Matsumoto Juvenile Prison.

It is also known as the Kokufu Hachiman-gū, and a shrine that conveys that the Kokufu of Shinano was located here. He also gathered faith from successive lords of Matsumoto. The main shrine was the one that was donated by Masayasu Ogasawara in 1439. It is designated as an important cultural property of the country, with a cypress-skinned covering that preserves the techniques of the Muromachi period. The shrine was built in the 15th year of Gyeongsang (1610) by the lord of Matsumoto and Yasunori Ishikawa.

A cluster of fukujusou heralded spring visits to the Yoga area. About 500,000 strains of fukuju grass grow on a slope of about 1.5ha. From mid-to late March, the entire area is filled with pretty golden-yellow flowers.

It stands on a small mountain, a corner of the "Bingushinosato Park" maintained at the foot of the mountain on the left bank of the Chikuma River. In addition to the large bathtub, there is also an event bath, a sauna, and a drinking fountain. The open-air baths with outstanding views include rock baths, the spring-sourced stone baths and Goemon baths, as well as heat baths and sleeping baths. An athletic bathroom (pool) with hot springs is also available within the bathing fee. Although it is a public hot spring facility, it is notable for its sincere attitude towards the management of hot springs and facilities, including thorough cleaning of the bathhouse.

We are picking grapes from September to October.

An original apricot confectionery shop using apricots from Shinshu Chikuma, one of Japan's best apricots. Popular products include "apricot fruit", which is made by boiling whole seeds of whole seeds with special nectar, and "apricot-monaka", which is full of pulp. The newly released "Kyou Chocolate (White & Bitter)", "Anzu Tea" and "Kyou Ice" are very popular in recent years.

A strawberry garden in Azu no Sato Agri Park. You can enjoy Shohime's strawberry picking made by hydroponics. A variety of flower pots are available in the flower section and sold at a bargain price. Other shops include various souvenirs, snacks, tea, and freshly baked bread. Tangerine hunting in the park is also popular (around 10-January).