#Shiga Kogen Beer

[beercoffeeuchiyama]

new beer

・志賀高原ビール ＼ SHIGA KOGEN farmhouse lager

→→→ビールコーヒーウチヤマ

[alcoholdoesntsolveanyproblems]

OKITEYABURI / 富士桜高原麦酒（山梨） 香ばしいクローブの香りと飲んだ瞬間のジューシーさが意外な印象の、志賀高原とコラボしたビール。ヴァイツェン？なのか？でもドライで軽やかな印象だ。薫り高いが飲みやすい。後から見たらインディアペールヴァイツェンとのこと。ハイブリッドスタイルだ。

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{:en}Shiga Kogen Barrel Aged Yamabushi Red by Tamamura Honten{:}{:ja}玉村本店：志賀高原ビール 山伏レッド{:}

Shiga Kogen Barrel Aged Yamabushi Red : berry nice!・志賀高原ビール 山伏レッド：ベリーナイス！ #craftbeer #beer #クラフトビール #地ビール #ビール

{:en}Shiga Kogen Barrel Aged Yama Bushi Red is a 7.5% sour ale from Tamamura Honten, based in Yamanouchi, in Nagano, Japan. It’s part of their Yamabushi range of beers can be found in both bottles and on tap at various times throughout the year. This batch was bottled in May 2020 after being brewed in December 2016, after about 36 months of aging in wine barrels. It is released after about half a…

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Snow Monkey IPA 2020 by Shiga Kogen Beer 昨日飲んでた❄️🐒🍺　あとは信州事変だな… #志賀高原ビール #snowmonkeyipa #snowmonkey ipa2020 #craftbeer #tamamurahonten #クラフトビール (CRAFT BEER MARKET 淡路町店) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GjXw3pxwy/?igshid=1qraemciee3db

[nwbeerguide]

Fuji to Hood at Culmination Brewing Company

Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore. … Japanese and Portland collaboration beer festival Fuji to Hood returns to northeast Portland’s Culmination Brewing on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Tickets are on-sale now for this one-of-a-kind event that will feature 17 collaboration beers, 1 collab cider and 1 collab kombucha. Each craft fermentation team has been tasked with using atleast one Japanese ingredient in their collaborations. Fuji to Hood will also feature Japanese food vendors, sake, DJ’s and more in an expanded outdoor tented space at 2117 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232 from noon - 6pm. 

Fuji to Hood promotes industry, cultural, and interpersonal exchange between Oregon and Japan, by exclusively featuring beverages made in collaboration between craftspeople from both regions. Participants spend months jointly planning their beers, ciders, and kombucha, and personally attend the event to share their creations with festival attendees. As in 2018, Culmination Brewing will host this event in front of their taproom, with a VIP session from 11AM to 12PM, and a general admission session from 12PM to 6PM.

Fuji to Hood was first held in Portland in 2018 with 10 brewery collabs and 1 cider collab. The following year the fest jumped to Japan for Hood to Fuji and expanded to 17 collaborations with Oregon brewers making the trip for the event in June. In 2020 Fuji to Hood returns to Portland with 18 collaborations made in Oregon with the Japanese brewers traveling out to attend the festival.

Japanese ingredients expected in this year’s beer and cider menu include a number of citrus fruits, persimmons, koji rice, matcha green tea, peppercorns, dried plums, and even shiitake mushrooms. As an extra offering at Fuji to Hood, an Oregon-Japan collaborative kombucha will also be served.

Collaboration teams include the following well-known breweries, cideries, and kombucha makers from Oregon and Japan:

Boneyard + Heiwa Craft

Breakside + Ise Kadoya

Brew Dr. Kombucha + KOMBUCHA SHIP

Cascade + RISE & WIN

Culmination + Nara Brewing

Ecliptic + Y.MARKET

Ex Novo + Shiga Kogen

Fort George + Black Tide

Gigantic + North Island

Great Notion + Son of the Smith

Hair of the Dog + Yokosuka Beer

Level + Repubrew

Little Beast + Harvest Moon

Modern Times + Minoh Beer

New Hokkaido + Far Yeast

Reverend Nat’s + Hitachino Nest

Ruse + Spring Valley

Upright + Fujisakura Kogen

Von Ebert + Shonan Beer

Free tastings of saké from Oregon’s SakeOne will be available, and vendors will sell Japanese food to accompany the fantastic beverage selection. Fuji to Hood ticket packages will be available for purchase on-line at www.fujitohood.com. The 2018 event sold out, so it is highly recommended to make ticket purchases in advance. Each ticket can be exchanged for a 4 oz. pour of a beverage of choice. A number of ticketing options will be available:

VIP session 10-ticket package = $35 

VIP session 20-ticket package = $50

General admission session 10 ticket-package = $25

General admission session 20 ticket-package = $40

Extra tickets = $2 each 

Tickets available at https://fujitohood.com/tickets

The festival encourages responsible drinking and urges patrons to take Tri-Met or ride-sharing services. Attendees can take advantage of a special hotel promotion kindly offered by KEX Portland. Use of the promotion code “Fuji2Hood” will discount room rates by 10% for stays during the April 21 to April 29 timeframe.

In celebration of its dedication to fostering relations and exchange between Oregon and Japan, the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) will receive a portion of festival ticket sales.

For more information, please visit www.fujitohood.com or follow @Fuji2Hood on social media, using the hashtag #fujitohood.

[twosecondstreet]

When you tell people you are visiting Nagano, they will ask you if you’re going to ski or snowboard. After you tell them you aren’t, there is a small chance they will ask if you are going to see the snow monkey park. Every time you see snow monkeys hanging out in hot springs set against a snowy backdrop, there’s a pretty good chance those photos came from Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park about an hour outside of Nagano.

Monkey Business

The park was founded by a Japanese gentleman who wanted to put aside land for the snow monkeys, who were losing habitat due to expansion of human activity. Now, the park is a second home to the snow monkeys. Outside the park itself, on the trail up, you can see signs that inform you of a snow monkey’s typical day: forage for food in the morning, come down to the hot spring during the day (where they are fed copious amounts of food), and then return to the mountains to sleep. They rarely sleep in the same spot twice and usually sleep in difficult to traverse areas, such as mountain faces, to deter predators from attacking them.

To get to the park, you need to take a bus from Nagano station (there are plenty of signs in English telling you where to go and the staff will help you out if you’re lost; the name in Japanese sounds just like the English, so fear not!). You can take a train and then a local bus, but the express bus is the way to go. Bonus tip: Get the Snow Monkey day pass. It will cover all of your travel expenses to and from, park admission, and then any additional transport you require in Nagano city for around 3000 yen per person. Once you get off the bus, express or local, you have a 30-minute walk to get to the park. It’s a bit steep at first, but levels out after the first .4 kilometers (first quarter mile). The walk out in winter is beautiful: rushing rivers, perfectly powdered tree branches, and the occasional peeking of the sun through the clouds.

A little guy picking up some food from the snow.

A shot from the bottom of the first set of stairs leading into the park.

Grooming

I think they come down to watch us, too!

The guy on the right was very relaxed.

Monkeying Around

When you enter the park, you go through a main building and then into the area where the monkeys play. You can see them warming up on water pipes, grooming in shallow pools, and soaking in the main spring well in the very back of the park. The sulphur smell is a bit intense, which took my by surprise when I first entered the spring area. The monkeys will run around, darting past you and lounging without many cares. The park gives you all the rules for friendly interactions with the monkeys, so as long as you follow the rules, you’ll have a great time. The humans you’ll be with will mostly be taking photos of the monkeys; large clusters of people lurk about to find that perfect monkey shot.

Bottoms up!

After you visit the park, don’t forget to stop into The Farmhouse, a small restaurant and craft beer establishment less than a minute from the bus stop. They have a tap room for Siga Kogen / Tamamura-Honten Brewery, a sake brewer that start crafting beers in the last 20 years or so. If you want to do a sake tasting, head into town to their small tasting room. Otherwise, get your beers here. My wife and I made the mistake of trying to visit the brewery in town, only to discover that The Farmhouse is the main taproom for the beers. They have great food and it’s a nice way to cap off the day before catching the bus back (make sure you line up early, or the bus may fill up and you’ll have to wait another hour for the next one).

Overall, if you like monkeys and watching them play around, this is the perfect spot for you. It’s a nice trip out there and a very unique experience with the local nature I don’t think you can get many other places. If you’re in Nagano, definitely give it a visit!

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park When you tell people you are visiting Nagano, they will ask you if you're going to ski or snowboard.

[yamanomanimani]

Manimaniでのお料理。

【Think about food @ manimani】 GO SLOW, GO NATURAL. ロッジで供させていただくお料理は、私たちが最もこだわっているものの一つです。鮮度を大事にしたいから、食材には地元産を使う。信じられる素材がほしいから、生産者の顔が見えるものを選ぶ。余計なものはいらないから、調理法を吟味する。それらはすべて「いかに自然に寄り添えるか」を考えてのこと。都会の喧噪から隔絶された、ゆったりとした時間の流れる非日常な空間で、肩の力を抜いて、ナチュラルなおいしさを味わってほしいと思います。 GO SLOW, GO NATURAL. The meal at our lodge is one of  the things we are most particular about. Because we want to cherish freshness, we use locally produced ingredients. We want materials that we can trust, so we choose materials that show the faces of the producers. We don't need anything extra, so We’re going to examine the cooking method. All of them are thinking about how to get close to nature. We would like you to relax and enjoy the natural taste in an extraordinary space where time flows slowly, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city. 味付けは控えめ、使うなら少量の最高級調味料。 ロッジでのメニューは、どれも一見カジュアルで家庭的。味付けも控えめです。見た目にも凝ったことはほぼしていません。旅慣れたお客様からすると、豪華さや賑やかさに欠ける。。。と思われることもありえます。でも、その食材（野菜、��等）にも、調理法にも、使う調味料（塩、醤油、味噌、油等）にもこだわり抜き、「ナチュラルであること」への最大限の目配せをしています。一皿一皿、真心を込めてお作りし、お出しすることを心がけているため、少々お待たせすることも多々あります。どうかご容赦ください。

The seasoning is modest, and if we use a small amount of the finest seasoning. Everything on the menu at the lodge looks casual and homey. Seasoning is also modest. We don't do anything that looks fancy. From the point of view of a seasoned traveler, it lacks luxury and liveliness. . . It can be thought that. However, we are particular about the ingredients (vegetables, meat, etc.), the cooking method, and the seasonings (salt, soy sauce, miso, oil, etc.) used, and we do our best to ensure that everything is natural. We try to prepare and serve each dish with sincerity, so we often have to wait for a while. Please forgive us. 自然なお食事には、自然なお飲み物。 お食事をいっそう豊かにする「ワイン」と「ビール」へも、“ナチュラルなまなざし”は抜かりありません。ワインは志賀高原のお膝元、小布施ワイナリーの希少な日本ワインを筆頭に、フランス、イタリア、スペイン等、国内外のナチュラルワインを取り揃えています。ビールは、クラフトビール界の雄、志賀高原ビールを、中でも限定リリースされる超レアな銘柄を、適宜タイムリーにご提供しています。まにまには「ここでしか出会えない食体験」にこだわり続けます。 A natural drink for a natural meal. The "natural look" is also perfect for the "wine" and "beer" that make your meal even richer. The wine list includes rare Japanese wines from Obuse Winery, located in Shiga Kogen, as well as natural wines from France, Italy, Spain, and other countries. For beer, we offer Shiga Kogen Beer, the leader of the craft beer world, and especially rare brands that are released on a limited basis in a timely manner. We will continue to stick to “food experiences that can only be found here”

[shinya-wesley]

Beer time! I drink saison style beer "Salty Hop“ brewed by Tamamura honten(Shiga Kogen Beer). I feel a little Sansho(Japanese pepper) flavor. ビアタイム！ 玉村本店のソルティホップをいただくのよ。 山椒をほんのり感じるセゾンスタイルのビールなり。 #beer #ale #saison #shigakogenbeer #tamamurahonten #saltyhop #ビール #セゾン #志賀高原ビール #玉村本店 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHKgHAhlo8/?igshid=qber9cmr5713

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TWIN SONGS 2017

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[flipjapanguide]

Beer is a massive part of drinking in Japan. It’s the most popular alcoholic beverage drunk at home, bars and izakayas. If you are a fan of beer, you need to check out both the classic Japanese beers and the latest Japanese craft beers! In this blog post, we’ll break down everything need to know! If you have any questions or recommendations, let us know in the comments below!

read more here: https://www.flip-guide.com/blogs/classic-japanese-beers-and-japanese-craft-beers/

[jculture-en]

The Best ‘Beer Barrel Finished’ Whiskeys To Chase Down In 2020

#Whisky #JapaneseWhisky [Uproxx]Still, we say it’s worth it if you’re starting a collection. Chichibu Distillery teamed up with several Japanese craft brewers, including the beloved Shiga Kogen Brewery, to create this expression. It …

[beercoffeeuchiyama]

new beer

・志賀高原ビール / SHIGA KOGEN HELLES!?

→→→ビールコーヒーウチヤマ

[alcoholdoesntsolveanyproblems]

Two Rabits / 志賀高原ビール（長野） 甘さのあるトロピカルホップアロマ、飲み口からまた感じられる甘みとジューシーさ、ホップフレーバー。ややモルトの甘みもあり、ボディは少々重めだがABV9%とはおよそ信じられない。飲みやすすぎる。危険だ。

[where-is-carmen-sandiego]

Skiing In Japan- Carmen & Hikari’s Adventure

Be prepared for too much information and even more photos

Carmen flew in on the day flight from Brisbane to Narita. To get from Narita to my hotel [Pearl Hotel Kayabacho], Carmen took the Keisei Ueno Train-SkyLiner not to be confused with the Narita Express!

Hikari took the Access Narita Bus from Narita to Tokyo Station.

The buses come every 10 minutes and it takes about 1 hour to get to Tokyo Station,very easy! The price is 1,000yen :) 

Day 0: 25 Feb

Tiny room but perfect for a 1 night stay, easy to take a taxi from station to hotel and then hotel to station in the morning to catch the train

Day 1: 26 Feb

At around 7:00am we met the Famil Group which composed of a member from the Flight Centre Group, Buffalo Tours, Contiki, etc. All in all there would less than 10 of us including the group leaders.

We caught the bullet train from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station

^the above photo, Hakutaka 553 is the recommended rail for when from Australia overnight on Qantas or ANA--this train can go all the way to Iiyama as well. From Iiyama you can go to Nozawa Onsen and Madarao Kogen.

We arrived at Nagano and went straight to the Zenkoji Temple. It is not walking distance from the station so I would catch a taxi.

Trying Oyaki which is a traditional fried food of Nagano. It is made of flour & vegetables and is quite healthy...mainly because it is a vegetarian dish [Carmen tried Marunasu or Eggplant and Hikari had Nozawana] Other types offered were Kinoko-mix/Mushrooms, Kabocha/Pumpkin, Yasai-Mix/Radish & Cabbage, and Tsubaru/Red Bean Jam

Another attraction in Nagano is Matsumoto Castle and the Daio Wasabi Farm.

Say hi Iku!

from the temple, we went to the Jigokudani Monkey Park by tour bus.

From where the bus drops us off, we had to walk about 25 mins..

go back to the town and had a lunch which is close to the entrance of the park [Enza Cafe]

then we moved to Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. It takes a little over an hour to drive from Nagano to Shiga Kogen.

http://www.princehotels.com/shiga/

 The view of a grand natural spectacle from 2,000 meters above sea level that spreads out before you, and snow quality that you won’t forget. We are a snow resort that can cater to every need of the skier.The three Prince Hotels await your arrival at the foot of Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area, where, starting with the Olympic Course opened when the 1998 Winter Olympics were held, a variety of courses let you enjoy skiing to the full.The East Building, where the spacious rooms all look out over the ski slopes. The South Building, with its casual atmosphere is where you can board a gondola direct from the hotel. The West Building, a reasonably-priced wing where self-service is the order of the day and families or groups can kick back and relax.”

West Building

The West Building offers reasonably prices accommodation with a self-service slant. There are rooms where your family or friends can take it easy and relax, as well as a number of facilities to help you enjoy your après-ski time.East Building The East Building, in an ideal location width every room a view of the ski slopes, features attentive service and an elegant atmosphere. Spend time relaxing here as you can only at a Prince Hotel.South Building The South Building, with its casual atmosphere, is perfect for active skiers and snowboarders. From the building, you can directly take the No. 2 Gondola. 

finishes off day 1!

Now to day 2: 27 Feb

Alllllllll skiing in SHIGA KOGEN <3 YEW, we did not end up going to Gunnma & doing the Kusatsu Onsen. But we did go out for beers at the end of a long hard day ;) 

shredding over 12 areas with fam trip members and great ski instructors from Sugiyama Ski School (Shiga International Ski School) !!

-Ichinose Family / Ichinose Diamond / Terakoya / Tannenomori Okojo / HIgashidateyama / Happo Bunadaira / Nishidateyama / Giant / Hasuike / Maruike / Sunvalley...

mmmmm curry at ‘Restaurant Above Clouds’.

Seating: 222

Budget

Breakfast: Adult  ¥2,600 Child ¥2,080

Lunch: ¥1,600＋

Dinner: ¥8,900＋

Location: East Building

Opening Hours

Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:30

Lunch: Weekday 11:00 – 14:30 Holiday 10:30 – 14:30

Dinner: Weekday 18:00 – 20:30 (L.O.20:00) Holiday 17:30 – 20:30 (L.O.20:00) (*reservation required)

~Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga Inspection after ski~

“PICK YOUR PERFECT STAY

Room with a view? All 74 of ours look out onto stunning Yakebitai Mountain. Room to breathe? Warm wood interiors and clean, spacious living areas offer a serene place to settle in for a while.

At the Okushiga Kogen Hotel you’ll find the comfort of home that reminds you it’s time to relax. From single rooms, to doubles, to triples and suites, we offer a room for every type of visit and every type of traveler. Stay in the main building and be close to dining options, or opt for a little more privacy in the South Wing. Wherever you choose to kick off your shoes, make sure to enjoy the natural beauty that sits just outside your window.

Each nightly reservation includes breakfast and dinner for each guest. Explore our dining options.”

“STANDARD ROOM Our standard guest rooms feature stunning views overlooking Yakebitai mountain and a convenient location in the main building of the hotel. Standard guest rooms also offer amenities including daily maid service, complimentary access to the natural spring water bath and daily newspaper available at the lounge in the upper lobby area. All guest rooms are equipped with additional amenities including high-speed wireless Internet, a flat-screen television, in-room mini fridge, and more.Exhausted from a day on the slopes? Our Standard Room is the perfect option to rest up for another day.

SUPERIOR ROOM Our superior rooms feature vaulted ceilings, spacious accommodations and incredible views of Shiga Kogen mountain. Superior rooms are designed to accommodate up to three travelers and are ideal for couples or families desiring a bit more space. While enjoying your additional space, take advantage of premium guest room amenities such as high-speed wireless internet access, a flat-screen television, bathrobe and slippers, spa kit, in-room mini fridge, in room safe and more.DELUXE ROOM Deluxe guest rooms at Okushiga Kogen Hotel feature vaulted ceilings and more spacious accommodations, ideal for families or visitors desiring more space to relax and unwind. Deluxe guest rooms are located in the South Wing of the hotel and offer easy access to the main building as well as all the great amenities that are offered with our standard guest rooms, including spectacular views of Yakebitai mountain and complimentary in-room conveniences like high-speed wireless Internet access, a flat screen television, and more.Want a little more room to kick off those boots and spread out your gear. Our Deluxe Guest rooms are just the spot!

SUITE ROOM The suites at Okushiga Kogen Hotel offer the largest, most spacious room accommodations available at the hotel. The open floor plan for suites offers an additional seating area for guests and increased room to spread out and enjoy the space. Suites offer all the same great amenities that are included with standard guest rooms including high-speed Internet, a flat screen television, and spectacular views of Yakebitai mountain.Looking for something a little closer to home? Our spacious suites are ideal for a family or group.

http://okushiga-kougen.com/en/

~Last night in Shiga..~

went to beer bar “TEPPA” in the Hotel Chalet Shiga. We were unable to view the rooms so I am unable to recommend this property for your stay in Shiga.

There are not many places for night out in Shiga Kogen, but this place is perfect to enjoy night out ;) You can enjoy Shiga Kogen original beer!

Day 3: 28 Feb

We got to the peak of Mt. Yokote!! and had a coffee at ‘Crumpet Cafe’. This is accessible via the lifts--great for photo taking!

We had lunch at Kamoshika Ethnic Beer House for Indian Curry before departing on to Nozawa Onsen...be ready for lots of Nozawa properties. We went from Shiga Kogen to Nagano and then Nagano to Nozawa Onsen which I DO NOT RECOMMEND. Definitely take a direct transfer from Shiga to Nozawa...it actually makes no sense to do it the way we did.

Nozawa is such a compact village and so easy to get around. The majority of restaurants/bars/hotels are within walking distance of each other

Of course the mountain base area has wide and gentle terrain that is suited to children who are skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has three main entrances: the Hikage Trail, which is accessible from the spa town via Yu-road; the Nagasaka Trail, which is easily accessible by car from the new parking lot; and the Karasawa Trail, which has both medium and gentle terrains.

If you need a rest, you can take a break in the rest houses that are adjacent to each trail.

Additionally, a free rest station for kids called the "Naski Room" has been opened on the 2nd floor of the Hikage Trail Information Center.

http://www.nozawaski.com/en/slope/

Day 4: 01 Mar

~Rental Shop & Lift Inspection + Ski~

Walk to Nagasaka Gondola Station from Sakaya - about 10 mins

Move to ‘Hikage’ area by free shuttle Snow Mobile!

- it runs every 10 mins and it takes about 3 mins to get to Hikage area

Kids area in Hikage;

Used ‘U-road’ to go down to the town..

~Inspections Nozawa properties~

Haus St Anton

“St. Anton embodies a sign of a design ethos of simple, understated luxury that delivers authenticity and individuality. Located right in the city centre, St. Anton is a classic European style hotel with a touch of Japanese essence blended harmoniously. Lavishly refurbished room, each fully equipped with a warm, rustic decor and historic themed assents. The hotel features a wide range of on-site facilities including a restaurant, bar, onsen (Japanese hot spring ), ion bath, ski rental and others.

http://st-anton.jp/eng/index.html

 lunch at St Anton café:)

-don’t forget to check their original Jam!

Room #102 - Standard Western Twin [ensuite]

Room #103 - Woody Western Triple [shared bath]

Room #201 - Western Deluxe Quad

Tokiwaya Ryokan

Each room is a quiet and comfortable Japanese-style room. You will enjoy the old-style atmosphere and attention to detail.

Rooms: each room has a heater, television, safe, external telephone line, washlet, a yukata (for ladies - a stylish flower pattern), a hanten (Japanese-style short coat), tanzen (padded Japanese half-coat), a personalized towel, a bath towel, shower cap (for ladies), a razor and a hairdryer. Bathroom amenities: For women - cleanser, milky lotion, perfume For men - hair tonic, hair liquid, shaving foam Yukata - a stylish flower-pattern for women

http://tokiwaya.jp/english/kannai.html

Nozawa Grand Hotel--outdoor onsen, Japanese/Western combination room

Ryokan Sakaya [we stayed here]

“Ryokan SAYAKA is situated within the central Nozawa Onsen village grounds known for its famed ONSEN Resort.

Passed-on from their family business for over 17 generations, treasuring their Japanese architect heritage that creates a unique open air bathing facility to enjoy Japan’s seasonal changes that we all can appreciate the great outdoors.

Natural hot spring features can still be found flowing abundantly below grounds, underneath still lies 100% pure hot spring water thermal basin.

http://ryokan-sakaya.com/sakaya/

Onsen Ryokan Jon Nobi

“The restaurant and bar 'HIMATSURI' is inspired by the famous fire festival in Nozawa onsen, which held on the 15th of January every winter. Which is one of the best fire festivals in Japan. You can feel the local MATSURI (festival) spirit when you enjoy your food and drinks.

2F restaurant area has grill and the Tempura bar. At the bar, the locally made SAKE 'Mizuo' will be the excellent choice with your favorite meal.

http://www.jonnobi.jp/en/index.html

Kiriya Ryokan

Located in the oldest part of the historic village and is less than a 5 minute walk to the main street and its many restaurants. For the skiers, only 3 minutes walk away from the 'Yu-Road' moving pathway that unloads directly on the Hikage slopes.

http://kiriya.jp/eng/

the view Hotel Shimataya

Gasthof Schi Heil

Day 5: 02 Mar

Hakuba! We spent the night in Iku’s family ryokan <3

“Getting an average annual snowfall of 11 metres of snow, Hakuba Valley has some of the highest snowfall levels in Japan, making it one of the country's premier ski destinations. And with such an expansive terrain, there's a seemingly endless number of slopes for you to carve tracks into - you can explore somewhere new in the valley every day.”“For more than 70 years, Hakuba has been providing skiers, boarders and outdoor enthusiasts the ideal conditions for enjoying a superlative winter sports experience. Over 200 different trails, exceptional powder and some of the longest vertical skiing in Japan are just a few of the reasons why Hakuba has earned its reputation as a prime destination for skiers and boarders of all levels.

Rental Shop - Central Snowsports 

-They are providing delivery service for free.

-All stores (Bizzard, Koharu, Goryu store) are located close to gondola and lifts.

 we rent gear at Bizzard store and it took only few minutes to get to gondola :)

Mountain Side Plaza

These three-bedroom/three-bathroom spacious apartments are located just in front of Happo Kokusai ski lift, with door step access to Happo-One Ski Resort. All apartments offer stunning ski hill views, fully equipped with modern/luxury furniture, kitchen and open plan living/dining with richly textured hardwood flooring.

Hakuba’s excellent range of amenities - restaurants, bars, visitor center and ski rentals are within easy reach.

Inspired Contemporary Design

Stunning open plan living and dining room

Modern kitchen and direct views of the ski hill

Modern environmentally friendly ethanol fireplace

Richly textured hardwood flooring throughout living, dining and kitchen

Modern ski dry room complete with secure storage

Ensuite bathrooms with deep soaker tubs

Split king hotel quality beds

http://thehakubacompany.com/accommodation/mountain-side-hakuba

Mominoki Hotel

there are 36 standard rooms, 3 Japanese style rooms, 22 family rooms, 4 premium rooms, 4 deluxe rooms, 9 Japanese & western style rooms, and 1 mountain suite

Hakuba Goryukan

Hotel Goryukan is conveniently situated near the base of Happo-One Ski Resort. Located in the center of Hakuba, our hot spring resort is a convenient base for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Featuring beautiful mountain views, each room is equipped with an LCD TV, an en suite bathroom and seating area. You can also enjoy the hot-spring bath and restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. 

http://www.hotelgoryukan.com/en-us

Amo 54

A luxury 350sqm 4-bedroom residence located among the cypress and cedar trees of picturesque Wadano woods, just 150m from the Sakka Quad lift. AMO 54 has been designed for families and friends to enjoy. As well as ski-in proximity to the Happo One ski fields, AMO 54 includes a wide range of outstanding facilities and is finished to the highest standard throughout. Completed in December 2016, AMO 54 is Hakuba’s ultimate alpine retreat.

Wadano Woods

Brand new three and four bedroom log chalets in lower Wadano with ease of access to central Happo Area. The spacious layout, modern amenities and fully equipped kitchen makes for a perfect retreat for large groups of friends and families, sleeping up to 8 or 10 guests respectively. The warmth of the all wood interior will make you feel at home within minutes.

http://hakubahotelgroup.com/properties/chalets/

Solar Chalets

Nestled into the Wadano forest and bordering a clear mountain stream, Solar Chalets are only 100 metres to the Sakka lift area on the Olympic Happo One mountain. These sophisticated 2 storey Chalets offer 3 bedrooms, hydronic underfloor heating and modern kitchen and living areas with private views of the snow covered slopes

The Ridge Hotel & Apartments

This Australian owned hotel is a hidden jewel offering unparalleled Western style Hakuba luxury accommodation, amenities and service. Mixing the best contemporary design with simple, sophisticated comfort, The Ridge offers a fresh, modern lodging experience. Only an easy, flat 200 meters from Happo One's main chair lift, and surrounded by restaurants, bars and onsens, The Ridge is the ideal location for everyone.

http://www.theridgehakuba.com

Bluebird Apartments

“Centrally located in the heart of Hakuba and a short stroll from a number of restaurants, cafés and bars in Echoland, Bluebird Chalets is the perfect choice for an idyllic snow holiday. We offer all the comforts of home and more, including on-demand TV, high-speed wireless internet, a fully-equipped kitchen and, to top it off, a brand-new premium Japanese massage chair to soothe away the aches and pains after a hard day on the slopes.

The well-appointed Hakuba chalets strive to inspire an ambience of relaxation and wellbeing with a generous use of windows in the living areas to allow sunlight to stream in and flood the chalet with light. The open-plan living area is also characterised by an extensive use of timber, coupled with modern interior furnishings and heated wood flooring for ultimate comfort and style.

Offering unimpeded views of the surrounding forest and the Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium that was used in the 1998 Winter Olympics, the chalets are also perfect for large groups as they are located right next to one another. The two self-contained accommodations combine to comfortably accommodate up to 16, making your special occasion an even more remarkable one.”

http://www.bluebirdhakuba.com/winter/

 Hotel Green Plaza

We didn’t inspect this property

Powderhouse

“Ideal for joint family trips and a big group of friends traveling together, Powderhouse has three generously laid out ensuite queen bedrooms plus 3 bedrooms with 4 twin beds each. On the lower floor, there is a large hot tub for some onsen goodness from the privacy of your own residence.

Powderhouse is without a doubt the most impressive chalet in the Hakuba valley, yet it appeals to the environmentally conscious; it’s fully heated by geothermal heating, surrounded by nature and gives you an unobstructed vision of the mountains beyond in every room.

Private transport is well facilitated by the internal-access garage, plus off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles. Three minutes’ drive away, there are many restaurants and bars. Hakuba 47 ski lifts are some 15 minutes’ stroll from the house, or you can use the shuttle bus, located 3 minutes from the house.

The open-plan living and dining area is characterized by the generous use of wooden beams, coupled with modern and sleek interior furnishing and heated floors for the ultimate in comfort and style. The dining area is highlighted with an oversized handmade table, while the fire place in the huge lounge presents the perfect setup for entertaining.

As home entertainment goes, there is a separate media room equipped with state-of-the-art AV gear and a huge flat-panel TV. There is also a pool table and bar.

property area: 502 sqm

‘Shinshu Soba’ the soba restaurant next to Hakuba Square

There are many bars & restaurants around the area, good for night out :) 

FYI - JACK’S BAR (next to Hakuba Springs Hotel) http://hakuba-springs.com/jacks-bar/

     - HAKUBAR http://hakubar.business.site/

Hakuba Goryukan Square

Hikari stayed for 1 night at Square Hotel.

Guest need to check-in at Hakuba Goryukan, and hotel staff can transfer them from Gryukan to Square.

Also they can leave their luggage before check-in time.

Move to Square building..I couldn’t find the entrance right away, but it was not too hard.

There was ski locker in the entrance lobby.

~Room Information~

- Twin Room

- Looks simple and clean, but a bit old..

- No breakfast provided, but there is a grocery pack (cup noodle, cereal, milk..). Guest can eat break fast at Goryukan (need to pay at hotel)

- Free to use Onsen at Goryukan for the guests staying at Square :)

-Room is not soundproof (I could hear people next door) :(

Day 6: 03 Mar

Hikari took the share taxi (chuo) at 8:00am and arrived Narita around 2:00pm. quite long trip but was ok :)

Back to CTS! so that’s all of our trip!

[nwbeerguide]

Hosted at Portland's Culmination Brewing, Fuji to Hood celebrates collaborations between Oregon and Japanese breweries.

image courtesy Fuji to Hood

Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore. … Japanese and Portland collaboration beer festival Fuji to Hood returns to northeast Portland’s Culmination Brewing on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Tickets are on-sale now for this one-of-a-kind event that will feature 17 collaboration beers, 1 collab cider and 1 collab kombucha. Each craft fermentation team has been tasked with using atleast one Japanese ingredient in their collaborations. Fuji to Hood will also feature Japanese food vendors, sake, DJ’s and more in an expanded outdoor tented space at 2117 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232 from noon - 6pm. 

Fuji to Hood promotes industry, cultural, and interpersonal exchange between Oregon and Japan, by exclusively featuring beverages made in collaboration between craftspeople from both regions. Participants spend months jointly planning their beers, ciders, and kombucha, and personally attend the event to share their creations with festival attendees. As in 2018, Culmination Brewing will host this event in front of their taproom, with a VIP session from 11AM to 12PM, and a general admission session from 12PM to 6PM.

Fuji to Hood was first held in Portland in 2018 with 10 brewery collabs and 1 cider collab. The following year the fest jumped to Japan for Hood to Fuji and expanded to 17 collaborations with Oregon brewers making the trip for the event in June. In 2020 Fuji to Hood returns to Portland with 18 collaborations made in Oregon with the Japanese brewers traveling out to attend the festival.

Japanese ingredients expected in this year’s beer and cider menu include a number of citrus fruits, persimmons, koji rice, matcha green tea, peppercorns, dried plums, and even shiitake mushrooms. As an extra offering at Fuji to Hood, an Oregon-Japan collaborative kombucha will also be served.

Collaboration teams include the following well-known breweries, cideries, and kombucha makers from Oregon and Japan:

Boneyard + Heiwa Craft

Breakside + Ise Kadoya

Brew Dr. Kombucha + KOMBUCHA SHIP

Cascade + RISE & WIN

Culmination + Nara Brewing

Ecliptic + Y.MARKET

Ex Novo + Shiga Kogen

Fort George + Black Tide

Gigantic + North Island

Great Notion + Son of the Smith

Hair of the Dog + Yokosuka Beer

Level + Repubrew

Little Beast + Harvest Moon

Modern Times + Minoh Beer

New Hokkaido + Far Yeast

Reverend Nat’s + Hitachino Nest

Ruse + Spring Valley

Upright + Fujisakura Kogen

Von Ebert + Shonan Beer

Free tastings of saké from Oregon’s SakeOne will be available, and vendors will sell Japanese food to accompany the fantastic beverage selection. Fuji to Hood ticket packages will be available for purchase on-line at www.fujitohood.com. The 2018 event sold out, so it is highly recommended to make ticket purchases in advance. Each ticket can be exchanged for a 4 oz. pour of a beverage of choice. A number of ticketing options will be available:

VIP session 10-ticket package = $35 

VIP session 20-ticket package = $50

General admission session 10 ticket-package = $25

General admission session 20 ticket-package = $40

Extra tickets = $2 each 

Tickets available at https://fujitohood.com/tickets

The festival encourages responsible drinking and urges patrons to take Tri-Met or ride-sharing services. Attendees can take advantage of a special hotel promotion kindly offered by KEX Portland. Use of the promotion code “Fuji2Hood” will discount room rates by 10% for stays during the April 21 to April 29 timeframe.

In celebration of its dedication to fostering relations and exchange between Oregon and Japan, the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) will receive a portion of festival ticket sales.

For more information, please visit www.fujitohood.com or follow @Fuji2Hood on social media, using the hashtag #fujitohood.

from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide http://bit.ly/2x57pbL

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