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# From Tokyo to Takatoh, it takes around 3 hours by car
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# In Syakadoh service area in Chuo Express way, you can walk to the farm to buy some fruits and enjoy nice view of Southern-Alps.
# At Tsuetsuku Toge, you will have a nice view specially for Yatsugatake mountanins.
# Takatoh ruined castle is famous for its many beatiful cherry blossoms in early April.
Takatoh domain was governed by Hoshina, Torii and Naitoh until the end of Edo period.
In 1859, the last feudal lord, Yorinao Naitoh has established the Shintoku-kan (School) to educate the sun of the samirai.
# Takatoh Stone mason were very active to make a stone buddhas in the area and also in other area in Japan.
You can see the typical stone buddhas in Kempuku-ji temple.
https://inashi-kankoukyoukai.jp/contents/
# Suwa-taisya shrine is one of the oldest shrine in Japan.
Every seven years the Wood fallen festival is held near the shrine.
http://suwataisha.or.jp/
# Manji no stone buddha has been made in 1657.
https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/%E4%B8%87%E6%B2%BB%E3%81%AE%E7%9F%B3%E4%BB%8F/
In Syakadoh service area, you can see Mt. Kitadake (3193m) and Southern-Alps. At Tsuetsuku Toge, there is nice cafe and you may enjoy the nice view of Mt. Yatsugatake (2899m) and Lake Suwa.
After enter into Takatoh area, then you may see Chuo-Alps, Mt. Kiso-Kogatake (2956m).
Takatoh ruined castle park
Shintoku-kan old school
Takatoh-dam and Mr. Senjyodake (3033m)
Kempukuji-temple and stone buddhas
Near the Kamisuwa Shrine, you can see the Mt. Yatsugatake again.
In Kamisuwa onsen area, there are many nice hotels with hot spring.
Lake Suwa, Manji stone buddha and Wood fallen festival site
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