The Sakamoto Clan who owned the land where Sanbuichi Spring was located, donated the land to Nagasaka Town in 2002. The area was thus developed into a park, and Sanbuichi Spring Museum was built.
The museum provides information on the mechanism of Sanbuichi Spring and its history of water conflicts. It also displays a variety of exhibits on the Yatsugatake Nanroku Springs, including their function, water quality, history, folklore and use for hydropower generation.
Adjoining the museum are a farmers’ market stocked with fresh-picked local vegetables, a soba restaurant called “Sanbuichi” serving soba noodles made using buckwheat and water from the Yatsugatake Nanroku area, and a workshop providing hands-on experience in making soba and miso (by reservation). The panoramic observation hall on the third floor offers an expansive view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Southern Alps.
The museum provides information on the mechanism of Sanbuichi Spring and its history of water conflicts. It also displays a variety of exhibits on the Yatsugatake Nanroku Springs, including their function, water quality, history, folklore and use for hydropower generation.
Adjoining the museum are a farmers’ market stocked with fresh-picked local vegetables, a soba restaurant called “Sanbuichi” serving soba noodles made using buckwheat and water from the Yatsugatake Nanroku area, and a workshop providing hands-on experience in making soba and miso (by reservation). The panoramic observation hall on the third floor offers an expansive view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Southern Alps.
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Strolling along a section of Bomichi road developed by Takeda Shingen
Strolling along a part of Bomichi road thought to have been developed by Takeda Shingen as a military road
There are many springs at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake that served as precious sources of water for the people living in the area. Unfortunately, however, they also caused landslides, called On-dashi, that caused significant damage to the area. Around Bomichi road, springs, systems to share the spring water, and traces of landslides, including huge rocks, remain.
About 8.5km / About 4.5 Hours / On foot