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Making an impression on the guests (hopefully not a permanent impression in their ankles), she’s had many a Haiku written about her from the guests 🐶😬😉 #shiba #okushiga #snow #shibasofinstagram #funnyshiba @soychans_world

Making an impression on the guests (hopefully not a permanent impression in their ankles), she’s had many a Haiku written about her from the guests 🐶😬😉 #shiba #okushiga #snow #shibasofinstagram #funnyshiba @soychans_world

Snow day!

#okushiga #shigakogen #japanski #powder #snowmonkey #powderhound #shibasofinstagram #adventuretravel

Snow day!

#okushiga #shigakogen #japanski #powder #snowmonkey #powderhound #shibasofinstagram #adventuretravel

Time to get the snow blower rolling!

#okushigakogen #okushigakogenskiresort #shigakogen #skijapan . #japan #nagano #snowmonkey #snowday #powderhound #powderhounds #adventure #travel

Time to get the snow blower rolling!

#okushigakogen #okushigakogenskiresort #shigakogen #skijapan . #japan #nagano #snowmonkey #snowday #powderhound #powderhounds #adventure #travel

What a view to wake up to, are you all squat ready?

t#snowday #powder #travel #adventure #shigakogen #okushigakogen

What a view to wake up to, are you all squat ready?

t#snowday #powder #travel #adventure #shigakogen #okushigakogen

Be quick to catch the colours!
This is the start of the drive up to Shiga Kogen just near the snow monkey park entrance - it’s pretty spectacular right now!

#yamanouchi #nagano #tourist #autumn. #snowmonkeys #okushiga #shigakogen #adventures #skijapan #explore japan #slowtravel #nihon

Be quick to catch the colours!
This is the start of the drive up to Shiga Kogen just near the snow monkey park entrance - it’s pretty spectacular right now!

#yamanouchi #nagano #tourist #autumn. #snowmonkeys #okushiga #shigakogen #adventures #skijapan #explore japan #slowtravel #nihon

Autumn days!

Begin your driving adventure to Shiga surrounded by the breathtaking autumn colours, ending in the snow peaks of Okushiga - pure magic!

#okushigakogen #shigakogen#adventure #mountain #ski #powder #skijaoan #nagano #snowmonkeys

Autumn days!

Begin your driving adventure to Shiga surrounded by the breathtaking autumn colours, ending in the snow peaks of Okushiga - pure magic!

#okushigakogen #shigakogen#adventure #mountain #ski #powder #skijaoan #nagano #snowmonkeys

Snow is sparkling and it’s a beautiful day! Pure Magic!
We are closed until 5th December, prepping for what already looks like Winter out there.
Come stay, we’ll take care of the rest!

#okushigakogen #okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #snow #adventuretime #snowmonkeys #skijapan #explorejapan #theikiruway

Snow is sparkling and it’s a beautiful day! Pure Magic!
We are closed until 5th December, prepping for what already looks like Winter out there.
Come stay, we’ll take care of the rest!

#okushigakogen #okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #snow #adventuretime #snowmonkeys #skijapan #explorejapan #theikiruway

Zenkoji Temple Nagano!

Did you know you can do a temple walk in Nagano?

You can visit the seven gods of good fortune & Zenkoji Temple, one of the most important temples of Japan. It’s around a 2.5km trek to all the temples to collect your stamps (if you want to do the stamp thing that is).

In Japanese mythology, there are Seven Gods of Luck (Shichi-fuku-jin) who are believed to offer good fortune in return for your prayers.

Why not try your luck when visiting Nagano next time?

#nagano #temples #japan #goodfortune #okushiga #goodluck #lovejapan🇯🇵 #lucky #adventure #japantourism #japangram #japanwalker

Zenkoji Temple Nagano!

Did you know you can do a temple walk in Nagano?

You can visit the seven gods of good fortune & Zenkoji Temple, one of the most important temples of Japan. It’s around a 2.5km trek to all the temples to collect your stamps (if you want to do the stamp thing that is).

In Japanese mythology, there are Seven Gods of Luck (Shichi-fuku-jin) who are believed to offer good fortune in return for your prayers.

Why not try your luck when visiting Nagano next time?

#nagano #temples #japan #goodfortune #okushiga #goodluck #lovejapan🇯🇵 #lucky #adventure #japantourism #japangram #japanwalker

Okushiga by night!
We are starting to prepare for the upcoming Winter season, what a way to start things off with this week’s storm, getting everyone excited.
Lots of work to be done between now and the season opening - let’s hope for a snowy start!

#smallbusiness #skilodge #food #ski #powder #adventureawaits #mountains #japan #okushiga

Okushiga by night!
We are starting to prepare for the upcoming Winter season, what a way to start things off with this week’s storm, getting everyone excited.
Lots of work to be done between now and the season opening - let’s hope for a snowy start!

#smallbusiness #skilodge #food #ski #powder #adventureawaits #mountains #japan #okushiga

When you’re in the snow, nothing else matters!
The rush of freedom, the crisp air, and those breathtaking views - the inability to think of anything else!
Who else feels this way when they hit the mountains? Are you ready to embrace the chill!

#SnowyBliss
#MountainLife #AdventureAwaits #flowstate #thezone

When you’re in the snow, nothing else matters!
The rush of freedom, the crisp air, and those breathtaking views - the inability to think of anything else!
Who else feels this way when they hit the mountains? Are you ready to embrace the chill!

#SnowyBliss
#MountainLife #AdventureAwaits #flowstate #thezone

The mountains are starting to wear their winter coat! ❄️🌄 A sprinkle of snow has us dreaming of the slopes and the adventures ahead. Who else is ready for the season? ⛷️ #WinterWonderland #MountainMagic #SnowyDays #okushiga #japan #snowmonkeys #nagano

#okushiga #ski life #shigakogen #adventure #powder #nagano #snowboard #skijapan #explorejapan

The mountains are starting to wear their winter coat! ❄️🌄 A sprinkle of snow has us dreaming of the slopes and the adventures ahead. Who else is ready for the season? ⛷️ #WinterWonderland #MountainMagic #SnowyDays #okushiga #japan #snowmonkeys #nagano

#okushiga #ski life #shigakogen #adventure #powder #nagano #snowboard #skijapan #explorejapan

Autumn colours!
Dining room views.

#autumn #colours #adventure #hiking. #okushiga #mountain #japan #nagano #shigakogen

Autumn colours!
Dining room views.

#autumn #colours #adventure #hiking. #okushiga #mountain #japan #nagano #shigakogen

It’s a great time of year for hiking or just a casual stroll in the mountains!
The air is fresh and the autumn leaves are scattered around.
It’s pure magic in the mountains.

#shigakogen #japan #snowmonkeys #nihon #adventure #nagano #hiking #autumn

It’s a great time of year for hiking or just a casual stroll in the mountains!
The air is fresh and the autumn leaves are scattered around.
It’s pure magic in the mountains.

#shigakogen #japan #snowmonkeys #nihon #adventure #nagano #hiking #autumn

It’s a beautiful day to be in Okushiga!
,
Colours are beautiful… dreamy.

#okushiga #nagano #shigakogen #hiking #nature #walking #adventure #snowmonkeys #travel #japan #traveladdicted

It’s a beautiful day to be in Okushiga!
,
Colours are beautiful… dreamy.

#okushiga #nagano #shigakogen #hiking #nature #walking #adventure #snowmonkeys #travel #japan #traveladdicted

Magical colours!
Let�’s go walking!

#okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #yamanouchi #mountains #adventure #snowmonkey #japan #nihon

Magical colours!
Let’s go walking!

#okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #yamanouchi #mountains #adventure #snowmonkey #japan #nihon

Come fill your cup with the magic of Autumn!

#okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #yamanouchi #japan #autumn #hiking #walking #photo #mountains

Come fill your cup with the magic of Autumn!

#okushiga #shigakogen #nagano #yamanouchi #japan #autumn #hiking #walking #photo #mountains

Shiga Kogen serpent festival.

Each year in August, the serpent comes to the Okushiga pension village to protect the area and for good luck!

Taking place in the third week of August, the ‘Daija Festival’ takes place in Shiga Kogen. Legend tells that a giant serpent resides within the waters of Onuma Pond and that during the Warring States Period (1467-1568), the serpent fell in love with a beautiful princess named Kurohime. To win her affection, he would disguise himself as a samurai but once discovered, Kurohime’s father forbid the relationship and tried to trick the giant snake. Let’s just say the story doesn’t well… culminating in the serpent destroying her father’s castle and Kurohime throwing herself into the pond.

#shigakogen #festival #serpent #nagano #shigakogenfestival #traveljapan #nagano #iyamanouchi #okushigakogen #okushiga

Shiga Kogen serpent festival.

Each year in August, the serpent comes to the Okushiga pension village to protect the area and for good luck!

Taking place in the third week of August, the ‘Daija Festival’ takes place in Shiga Kogen. Legend tells that a giant serpent resides within the waters of Onuma Pond and that during the Warring States Period (1467-1568), the serpent fell in love with a beautiful princess named Kurohime. To win her affection, he would disguise himself as a samurai but once discovered, Kurohime’s father forbid the relationship and tried to trick the giant snake. Let’s just say the story doesn’t well… culminating in the serpent destroying her father’s castle and Kurohime throwing herself into the pond.

#shigakogen #festival #serpent #nagano #shigakogenfestival #traveljapan #nagano #iyamanouchi #okushigakogen #okushiga

Feeling hot! Escape to Okushiga Kogen where you can experience breezy mountain air, delicious food, relaxing in nature and taking a slow walk to enjoy the wildflowers or a little further to the breathtaking blue pond in Shiga Kogen!
Getaway the right way and come stay with Ikiru where we can cool you down in the summer heat!

#okushigakogen #shigakogen #japantravel #nature #walking #hiking #trekking #japan

Feeling hot! Escape to Okushiga Kogen where you can experience breezy mountain air, delicious food, relaxing in nature and taking a slow walk to enjoy the wildflowers or a little further to the breathtaking blue pond in Shiga Kogen!
Getaway the right way and come stay with Ikiru where we can cool you down in the summer heat!

#okushigakogen #shigakogen #japantravel #nature #walking #hiking #trekking #japan

Sleep at Ikiru!

Each room at Ikiru Lodge is designed with your comfort in mind. Featuring in-floor heating controlled by a wall-mounted thermostat & gas heater in some rooms, you can easily set the perfect temperature to unwind just the way you like. After a day carving the slopes or exploring the trails, a restful night’s sleep is all but guaranteed here.

#travel #okushiga #lodge #skilodge #bedroom #hotelroom. #roomwithaview #cozy #yamanouchi #nagano

Sleep at Ikiru!

Each room at Ikiru Lodge is designed with your comfort in mind. Featuring in-floor heating controlled by a wall-mounted thermostat & gas heater in some rooms, you can easily set the perfect temperature to unwind just the way you like. After a day carving the slopes or exploring the trails, a restful night’s sleep is all but guaranteed here.

#travel #okushiga #lodge #skilodge #bedroom #hotelroom. #roomwithaview #cozy #yamanouchi #nagano

Dining with Ikiru!
We take pride in creating all our meals - inviting you to fall in love with the food at Ikiru!
Dinners feature a blend of Western & Japanese flavours prepared using fresh, local ingredients when possible.
Come stay, experience the Ikiru way!

📸 credit goes to Shinji! Thank you - go check out his work - it’s amazing 🙏🏻 @fotoshinphotography

Ikiruでお食事を！
すべてのお料理に誇りを持って調理し、Ikiruの料理をきっと気に入っていただけるはずです！
ディナーは、可能な限り新鮮な地元の食材を使用し、和洋折衷の味をお楽しみいただけます。
ぜひご宿泊いただき、Ikiruならではの体験をお楽しみください！

#food #travel #kitchen #dining #experience #wine #sommelier #mountain #sorenberg #massolino #benjaminleroux #cantinariezo #vincentdancer

Dining with Ikiru!
We take pride in creating all our meals - inviting you to fall in love with the food at Ikiru!
Dinners feature a blend of Western & Japanese flavours prepared using fresh, local ingredients when possible.
Come stay, experience the Ikiru way!

📸 credit goes to Shinji! Thank you - go check out his work - it’s amazing 🙏🏻 @fotoshinphotography

Ikiruでお食事を！
すべてのお料理に誇りを持って調理し、Ikiruの料理をきっと気に入っていただけるはずです！
ディナーは、可能な限り新鮮な地元の食材を使用し、和洋折衷の味をお楽しみいただけます。
ぜひご宿泊いただき、Ikiruならではの体験をお楽しみください！

#food #travel #kitchen #dining #experience #wine #sommelier #mountain #sorenberg #massolino #benjaminleroux #cantinariezo #vincentdancer

Waterfalls in Okushiga!
Come take a leisurely stroll to the waterfalls of Okushiga highlands!
Cool mountain air and the lush green forests all breathtakingly beautiful
Let’s go!

#relaxation #okushigakogen #shigakogen #trekking #hiking #nagano #unesco #unescoecopark #climbing

Waterfalls in Okushiga!
Come take a leisurely stroll to the waterfalls of Okushiga highlands!
Cool mountain air and the lush green forests all breathtakingly beautiful
Let’s go!

#relaxation #okushigakogen #shigakogen #trekking #hiking #nagano #unesco #unescoecopark #climbing

Flower appreciation post!
Wildflowers, butterflies and more!
Come discover all Okushiga has to offer.

#flowers #nagano #okushigakogen #shigakogen #nagano #japan

Flower appreciation post!
Wildflowers, butterflies and more!
Come discover all Okushiga has to offer.

#flowers #nagano #okushigakogen #shigakogen #nagano #japan

Okushiga: the water is flowing and the colours are lovely! Green season - come enjoy the cooler mountain air!
Fishing, hiking, golf & more…. Come say hi!

#okushiga #flyfishing #fishing #cycling #golf #hiking #japan #japanfood #traveljapan

Okushiga: the water is flowing and the colours are lovely! Green season - come enjoy the cooler mountain air!
Fishing, hiking, golf & more…. Come say hi!

#okushiga #flyfishing #fishing #cycling #golf #hiking #japan #japanfood #traveljapan

It’s green… come join us for some kind of adventure!

#okushiga #nagano #hiking #japan #golf #tennis #fishing #flyfish #wildlife #photography #mountains #cycle

It’s green… come join us for some kind of adventure!

#okushiga #nagano #hiking #japan #golf #tennis #fishing #flyfish #wildlife #photography #mountains #cycle

People appreciation post!
Now we have a minute to breathe - thanks to the people who’ve helped and supported our journey whether it be staying or the check ins!
We couldn’t do it without you guys!
What a ride it was, ups and downs (especially on big shovel days��😅) but mostly up - and looking back on those smiles, it makes it all worth it.

We hope to see you again for more adventures, whatever the season.

#okushiga #nagano #snow #adventure #snowmonkey #japan #powder

People appreciation post!
Now we have a minute to breathe - thanks to the people who’ve helped and supported our journey whether it be staying or the check ins!
We couldn’t do it without you guys!
What a ride it was, ups and downs (especially on big shovel days😅) but mostly up - and looking back on those smiles, it makes it all worth it.

We hope to see you again for more adventures, whatever the season.

#okushiga #nagano #snow #adventure #snowmonkey #japan #powder

Green season is looking quite spectacular right now!
If you’re thinking of hiking, walking, cycling, fishing, photo walks or even golf for the weekend, why not escape the heat and come to the mountains! It’s totally worth it!

#okushiga #shigakogen #greenseason #nagano #hiking #travel #adventure

Green season is looking quite spectacular right now!
If you’re thinking of hiking, walking, cycling, fishing, photo walks or even golf for the weekend, why not escape the heat and come to the mountains! It’s totally worth it!

#okushiga #shigakogen #greenseason #nagano #hiking #travel #adventure

Spring has sprung in Nagano!
If Winters not your thing, come see us in Spring!

It’s a gorgeous time of year! 🍒 🌸

#nagano #okushigakogen #snow-monkeys #cherryblossoms #japan

Spring has sprung in Nagano!
If Winters not your thing, come see us in Spring!

It’s a gorgeous time of year! 🍒 🌸

#nagano #okushigakogen #snow-monkeys #cherryblossoms #japan

What a ride this season has been! 🏔️✨

Massive thanks to everyone who joined us at Ikiru this winter. From powder days to sunny vibes, you made this season unforgettable. 🙌 So much laughter, adventure, and pure mountain magic!

Now, we’re gearing up for Golden Week, then taking a little breather in May to recharge. But don’t worry – when the summer comes, we’re ready to roll with more hiking, fly fishing, mountain walks, and good vibes. 🌞 If you’re up for it, come hang with us!

Catch you soon! 💫

#IkiruAdventures #WinterVibes #MountainFeels #Ikiru_lodge #nagano #okushiga

What a ride this season has been! 🏔️✨

Massive thanks to everyone who joined us at Ikiru this winter. From powder days to sunny vibes, you made this season unforgettable. 🙌 So much laughter, adventure, and pure mountain magic!

Now, we’re gearing up for Golden Week, then taking a little breather in May to recharge. But don’t worry – when the summer comes, we’re ready to roll with more hiking, fly fishing, mountain walks, and good vibes. 🌞 If you’re up for it, come hang with us!

Catch you soon! 💫

#IkiruAdventures #WinterVibes #MountainFeels #Ikiru_lodge #nagano #okushiga

It�’s wild out there today!
Stay safe everyone, it’s a great day to cosy up by the fire!

#snowstorm #skilife #snowchaser #nagano #okushigakogen

It’s wild out there today!
Stay safe everyone, it’s a great day to cosy up by the fire!

#snowstorm #skilife #snowchaser #nagano #okushigakogen

When the clouds come out to play!
Okushiga skies.

📷 credit @pixet_chica

#ikushiga #clouds #nagano #snow #powder #ski #lovejapan #ok

When the clouds come out to play!
Okushiga skies.

📷 credit @pixet_chica

#ikushiga #clouds #nagano #snow #powder #ski #lovejapan #ok

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