400Xツーリング 素敵すぎる4月の長野県を調査2024『白馬村 北アルプスを堪能』都会から自然へ

400Xツーリング 素敵すぎる4月の長野県を調査2024『白馬村 北アルプスを堪能』都会から自然へ

Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture Home
We will be investigating Nagano Prefecture in April, which is also wonderful this year.
From this year, our base has changed from Saitama Prefecture to Ibaraki Prefecture.
I’m leaving earlier than last year.
Departing from Joso toll gate
Heading straight for Karuizawa on the expressway
From the Usui Karuizawa exit to the general road
Passing through the tight panoramic line
Via Kinari, Nagano City
Head to Shirasawa Cave, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Northern Alps.
After sightseeing in Hakuba Village, head south towards Matsumoto City.
Enjoy Lake Shirakaba and Venus Line
On the way back, I took the expressway all the way to Ibaraki Prefecture.
This is a day trip of over 700km.
Ibaraki Prefecture Ken-O Expressway Joso Tollgate
On this day, Ibaraki Prefecture was covered in rain clouds in places.
Because it’s a partial rain cloud
I’ll run away
Saitama Prefecture Ken-O Expressway Kuki Shiraoka JCT
The rain has stopped as we enter Saitama Prefecture.
Drive on the Ken-O Expressway and merge with the Kanetsu Expressway.
Saitama Prefecture Ken-O Expressway Tsurugashima JCT
From Tsurugashima JCT to Kanetsu Expressway
It’s still before 5 o’clock and the sky is dark.
Saitama Prefecture Kanetsu Expressway near Hanazono IC
The time was around 5 o’clock and the sky was getting brighter.
It’s early in the morning so there’s less traffic and it’s more comfortable.
Gunma Prefecture Kanetsu Expressway Fujioka City
Enter Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture
From here, join the Joshinetsu Expressway.
Gunma Prefecture Joshinetsu Expressway Fujioka JCT
Gunma Prefecture Joshinetsu Expressway near Tomioka IC
Join Joshinetsu Expressway
The mountains of Nagano Prefecture can be seen in the distance.
Gunma Prefecture Joshinetsu Expressway Usui Bridge
After passing Yokogawa SA, cross Usui Bridge
Clouds cover the mountain in front of you, creating a fantastic view.
Gunma Prefecture Joshinetsu Expressway Usui Karuizawa Exit
Arrive at Usui Karuizawa and get off the expressway
The temperature has become chilly at 5℃.
Gunma Prefecture Annaka City Matsuida Town Nishimakino
I entered the general highway
Drive along a moderate mountain pass road to the city center of Karuizawa.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 18 Karuizawa Town Nagakura
As we entered Nagano Prefecture, Mt. Asama came into view.
It is a high mountain with an altitude of 2,568m.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 146 Karuizawa Town Nagakura
It’s cold, the temperature has dropped to 2℃
There is still snow on the roadside
Gunma Prefecture Kita Karuizawa Tsumagoi Village Kamabara
I returned to Gunma prefecture.
A fantastic forest view with a thin mist
Gunma Prefecture Tsumagoi Panorama Line Tsumagoi Village Ozasa
Enter the Tsumagoi Panorama Line
As the altitude increases, the fog becomes thicker
Gunma Prefecture Tsumagoi Panorama Line Tsumagoi Village Ozasa
This is a beautiful farm road also known as the Cabbage Line.
The fog is thick and the scenery is magical.
I’ll take this opportunity to take a photo.
A fantastic fog that feels like an entrance to another world.
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When I came out of the fog, there was a sea of clouds.
The clouds cover the forest and it’s very beautiful.
Gunma Prefecture Tsumagoi Panorama Line South Route
Leaving the fog and entering the fog again
Nagano Prefecture National Route 144 Torii Pass Ueda City
I entered Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
Proceed through a mountain pass with an altitude of approximately 1,362m
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Sugadaira Kogen
Sugadaira Plateau straddles Ueda City and Suzaka City.
It is a summer resort with a cool climate even in summer.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Suzaka City Jinrei
About 7 minutes from Sugadaira Kogen, I entered Suzaka City.
There is still a lot of snow left on the roadside
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 58 Susaki City Yashimabashi
Get off the mountain pass and enter Prefectural Route 58.
The Northern Alps can be seen in the distance
Even from Suzaka City, you can feel the hugeness of the Northern Alps.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 117 Nagano City Kitaowaribe
I entered the urban area of Nagano City.
Nagano Prefecture ENEOS Entrance Subana SS
Since Ibaraki Prefecture didn’t give me any money, I decided to refuel.
Refueling complete, we’re off!
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Susobanadomon
I’m going through the cave
The cave serves as a snow jet in a snowy country.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Nakamine Cave
Although it is an area with heavy snowfall, there are many shaded areas around the cave.
The road is dry so it’s easy to drive on.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Kinari Hikage Saikyo
I entered the Kinari area.
It is an area where the legend of the demon autumn leaves is passed down from generation to generation.
Hakuba is close and the amount of snow on the roadside increases.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Ogawa Village Setogawa
Enter Ogawa Village and it will be an uphill winding road.
The snow has melted and the roads are wet in places.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Shirasawa Cave
Arrived at Shirasawa Cave
At the end of the tunnel…
Nagano Prefecture Shirasawa Pass Observation Deck (Reikata Pass)
The impressive Northern Alps spread out before your eyes.
The second highest mountain in Japan
It is long horizontally and has an impact different from Mt. Fuji.
I was able to take photos with the impressive Northern Alps.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Hakuba Village Kamishiro
After leaving Shirasawa Pass Observation Deck, go down National Route 406.
Next, I will go to Hakuba Village to take photos of the Northern Alps.
The Northern Alps that can be seen in between are spectacular views.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Hakuba Village Hokujo
Get off the mountain pass and enter the urban area of Hakuba Village.
From Hakuba Village, you can really feel the enormity of the Northern Alps.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 406 Hakuba Village Oide
Aim for photos of the Northern Alps across the countryside
The view of the Northern Alps from Hakuba Village is also spectacular.
It is a large mountain range that straddles four prefectures: Nagano, Gifu, Toyama, and Niigata.
I’m glad I was able to come to Hakuba Village in April this year.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 148 Hakuba Village Kamishiro
The time was around 10 o’clock and the temperature was rising.
Stop at a roadside station to buy souvenirs
Nagano Prefecture Roadside Station Hakuba
A stylish mountain hut-style building
I often buy rice when touring.
It is interesting that the taste of rice differs depending on the region where it is produced.
Yudai 21 was sweet, glossy, and very delicious.
I bought some souvenirs and headed out.
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Alpine Line Omachi City Omachi
Entered Omachi Alpine Road
The Hida Mountains (Tateyama) tower in front of you.
It is 32.7km long and connects to Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture.
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Alpine Line Omachi City Taira
eat lunch
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Onsen Village
This is an interesting shop that I heard about on Twitter.
Nagano Prefecture Tenkyuraku (Tenkara)
I had the horse meat tataki set meal.
Rare horse meat and refreshing dashi soy sauce go great together.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 326 Omachi City Noguchi Bridge
Recommended by the owner of the rice shop.
I decided to go see Omachi Dam and Nanakura Dam.
Kurobe Dam is also famous nearby.
The road to Kurobe Dam seems to be closed in winter.
Taira, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture
Omachi Dam came into view
The Hida Mountains seen beyond the dam are beautiful.
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Dam Lower Observation Square
Arrive at Omachi Dam and head to the upper parking lot
Climb up a steep slope
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Dam Parking Lot
Arrived at Omachi Dam parking lot
Nagano Prefecture Omachi Dam (Lake Ryujin)
The water surface has a beautiful light green color.
It was created on the Takase River, which originates from Mt. Yarigatake in the Northern Alps.
Surrounded by the mountains of the Northern Alps
The Northern Alps seen between the mountains are very beautiful.
It is a dam where you can see beautiful scenery that changes in each season.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 326 Omachi Ichihira
Departing from Omachi Dam to Nanakura Dam
The road to Nanakura Dam was closed in winter.
I plan to come back when it’s warmer.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 326 Omachi Ichihira
Return the way you came and return to the city center of Omachi.
Nagano Prefecture Northern Alps Panorama Road Omachi City Tokiwa
Head south along the Takase River to Matsumoto City.
On the right side is Mt. Gakidake in the Hida Mountains.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 306 Azumino City Hotakakita
The temperature is getting hotter, exceeding 20℃.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 254 Matsumoto City Sansaiyama
This is a photo spot where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom last year.
The tour will be on the same schedule as last year.
It hasn’t bloomed yet due to the cold weather.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 254 Ueda City Shikayukyo
I passed through Matsumoto City and entered Ueda City.
Enter National Route 254 and the scenery changes to deep mountains.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 152 Nagawa Town Daimon
Enter National Route 152 and the altitude will rise.
It’s a pleasant winding uphill.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 152 Nagawa Town Daimon
As Lake Shirakaba approaches, there will be more snow on the roadside.
The road surface is wet in places with water from melting snow.
Lake Shirakaba, Nagano Prefecture
Arrived at Lake Shirakaba
Find a place where you can take photos
I found a good place to take photos
Nagano Prefecture Ikenotaira Lakeside Plaza Parking Lot
Along with Lake Shirakaba and the Venus Line with remaining snow
Nagano Prefecture Shirakabako Street Chino City Kitayama
It was snowing at Lake Shirakaba in April last year.
It’s warm and comfortable this year
From Lake Shirakaba, aim for Kirigamine on the Venus Line.
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Daimon Pass
Enter the Venus line
The beginning is uphill
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Chino City Kitayama
The Southern Alps can be seen in the distance
The altitude is high and the air is delicious.
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Chino City Kitayama
It’s a pleasant winding
It is an approximately 11km road that continues all the way to Kirigamine.
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Suwa City Shiga
Altitude exceeded 1700m
Stop at Fujimidai parking lot
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Fujimidai Parking Lot
From the Fujimidai parking lot, you can see the Southern Alps.
If the weather is nice, you can also see Mt. Fuji
The streets of Suwa City and Chino City are beautiful
A plateau landscape typical of Venus Line
There was still a lot of snow left at Kirigamine Fujimidai.
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Suwa City Shiga
A scenery that looks like a Windows wallpaper continues
After this, we will take a break at the Kirigamine parking lot.
Nagano Prefecture Venus Line Suwa City Shiga
It is an easy road with gentle curves.
The feeling of running through the mountains feels so good.
Nagano Prefecture Kirigamine Venus Line Free Parking Lot
Arrive at Kirigamine free parking lot
take a break
Kirigamine Farm Direct Sales Office, Nagano Prefecture
Kirigamine’s specialty is potato butter.
A delicious way to eat it is to eat it with a lot of butter.
Just the right amount for a touring snack.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 40 Kirigamine Ski Resort
Leaving after a break
The area is high in altitude and has many ski resorts.
From here we will go down the mountain to the downtown area of Suwa City.
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 40 Suwa City Kamisuwa
The time was approaching 5pm and the sun was setting.
It’s a dazzling time with the western sun
Nagano Prefecture Prefectural Route 40 Suwa City Okamura
As we entered the city, Lake Suwa came into view.
It is the largest lake in Shinshu with a circumference of approximately 16 km.
Nagano Prefecture National Route 20 Chino City Miyagawa
As I entered Chino City, the cherry blossoms were beautiful.
I decided to take the public road halfway home.
The sun is setting, but I want to take pictures of the cherry blossoms.
Yamanashi Prefecture National Route 20 Hokuto City Hakushu Town
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
It’s getting dark, so I’m heading home on the expressway.
Yamanashi Prefecture Chuo Expressway Sutama Toll Gate
Join the Chuo Expressway from the Sutama tollgate.
I’m heading towards Tokyo
Kanagawa Prefecture Chuo Expressway Sagamihara City Kobutsu Tunnel
Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Route 4 Shinjuku Line Near Yoyogi
Entering central Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway No. 4 Shinjuku Line Miyakezaka JCT
The cherry blossoms are lit up at night
This is a performance unique to Tokyo.
Saitama Prefecture Metropolitan Expressway No. 6 Misato Line Misato JCT
Ibaraki Prefecture Joban Expressway Taniwahara Exit
Arrive at Ibaraki Prefecture and get off the highway
Nagano Prefecture in April was wonderful this year as well.
There were many wet roads and the undercarriage was dirty.
I hope this information will be helpful for touring in Nagano Prefecture in April.

2024年4月6日の長野県ツーリングです
今年は気温が低かったことにより桜の開花が遅れていましたが
急激な気温の上昇で過ごしやすい気温で快適なツーリングでした。

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