Let's Speak
Numbers

Japanese!
0 = zero/rei
1 = ichi2 = ni3 = san
4 = yon/shi
5 = go6 = roku
7 = nana/shichi
8 = hachi
9 = kyu/ku
10= ju20= ni ju

Basic Expression
Good Morning = Ohayo Gozaimasu.
Good Afternoon = Konnichiwa.
Good Evening = Konbanwa.
Good Night = Oyasuminasai
Thank you = Arigato Gozaimasu.
Excuse me = Sumimasen.
My name is **. = Watashi no namae wa**desu
Nice to meet you = Hajimemasite.
I'm ﬁne = Genki desu.
Delicious = Oishii
Beautiful = kirei
Train station = ekiBus stop = basu tei
Bank = ginko
Large = ookii
Small = chiisaiIiyama City

Situated in the north of Nagano Prefecture, location of the1998 Winter Olympics, Iiyama City is known for its untouchednatural scenery. The city has a rich food culture and beautiful
natural landscapes, featuring the Chikuma river, Japan's
longest river, and several mountain ranges surrounding thecity. In winter, heavy snowfall and scenic ski resorts attract
winter sports lovers.
Developed as a key transport hub in ancient times, Iiyama
Castle was established by Uesugi Kenshin, one of the most
famous warlords of Japanʼs Warring States Period. The city
ﬂourished as a castle town with many temples and shops.
Toson Shimazaki, a Meiji Period novelist, called the city "snowcountry's little Kyoto," and praised its beautiful scenery.
In Spring 2015, JR Iiyama station will open on the newly
extended Hokuriku shinkansen (bullet train) line. Close
proximity to cities like Tokyo and Kanazawa makes the city agreat place for sightseeing, outdoor adventure, and a glimpseof traditional Japan.

信州飯山Iiyama CityNagano,JapanTown GuideNagano
Karuizawa
Northern Matsumoto
Japan Alps

Sapporo

HOKKAIDO

Suwa

NaganoPrefectureIida
AomoriIiyama City

Population: 27,167
Residences: 7,857
Niigata

Conversation

HONSHU

Where is the **? = ** wa doko desu ka?
Where do I get oﬀ(the bus/train)?
= dokode orimasu ka?
I want to go to ** = ** ni ikitai.
= ** wo kudasai.
I would like **.
How much is it? = ikura desu ka?
Where is the restroom?
= toire wa doko desu ka?
Please say it again. = mou ichido itte kudasai.

Sightseeing

TokyoHiroshimaKyoto
Kobe Osaka

NagoyaFukuoka

SHIKOKU

KYUSHU

Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau
Tel 0269-62-3133（8:30 〜 17:15）
1110-1,Iiyama,Iiyama City,Nagano Pref.389-2292
http://www.iiyama-ouendan.net

FestivalGourmet

Mayumi Takahashi Museum of Doll Art

Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival

A local artist, Mayumi Takahashi's lifelike works are modeled on people andplaces in the city. The museum displays about 100 dolls in each of its
seasonal exhibits, which place the expressive dolls into classic scenes ofeveryday Japanese life.

Nanohana Park boasts gorgeous views of the Chikuma River backed by
mountain ranges in the distance. From late April to early May each year, thepark is carpeted in bright yellow blossoms, making it a great time to enjoy
the city's beautiful natural scenery.

Iiyama Castle Ruins Park

Museum of Traditional
Industry
T his museum display s lo c allycrafted lacquer altars and Uchiyama
paper, both designated "traditional
handicr a f t s" b y the nat ional
government. The museum oﬀers aunique look into manufacturing
techniques ﬁnely honed by Iiyama
craftsmen.

Iiyama Snow FestivalThe deﬁning event of Iiyama's
snowy winter season, the Iiyama
Snow Festival is held in
mid-Februar y each year. Hugesnow sculptures tower over themain event area, with smaller
sculptures lining the downtown
city streets.
The event includes the sculpture
contest and judging, plus snowt ub in g , z ip linin g , an d o t h e r
attractions.

Just east of the city center, theCastle Ruins Park was once the siteof a Warring States period castle
build as a strategic fortress.
Currently maintained as a park,thesite's history is preserved in therestoration castle gate, earthen
fortiﬁcations, and stone walls.
In the spring, the spot is known for
its beautiful cherry blossoms.

Chikuma RiverFireworks FestivalShojuan Temple
Originally built in 1666 by Doukyoetan, a Rinzai Buddhist monk, andthe site of his lifelong training andstudy.
The current temple wasconstructed in 1847, but originalar ti f ac t s lik e the s tone handwashing basin still remain.

Held on the banks of the Chikuma
river, close to the downtown
Chuobashi bridge, this August 14thﬁreworks festival coincides with theJapanese "obon" holiday. Brilliantﬁreworks light up the river and thenight sky, making this event a sight
to see!

Buddhist Altar StreetShops selling Iiyama handcrafted
Buddhist altars line the downtown
Atago-machi street. The walkways
on both sides are covered for 300
meters by a special sloping roof,
called a "gangi," designed to shelter
the shops from snowfall in winter.
Numerous temples and shrines
nearby also give the street a quaintfeeling.

Iiyama Lantern Festival
Held in downtown Iiyama, theevent features dance performances
during the day, followed by a sea ofsoftly lit lanterns in the evening,craf ted from locally produced
Uchiyama paper.

Iiyama is known for the high quality
and exquisite ﬂavor of its produce,
fruit, and rice. With the help of local
recipes passed down throughgenerations, these ingredients areturned into mouth watering dishes
like unagi (grilled eel), sushi, andtraditional Iiyama foods.
These include Tomikura soba
(locally-grown buckwheat
noodles) and sasazushi (vinegared
rice with miso-pickled radish andmountain vegetables, served on abamboo leaf).

Souvenir
Kamakura Igloo Festival

T his e v e n t is h e l d t h e s am e
weekend as the Snow Festival.
Try local specialty noroshi nabe (ahot pot dish with pork, mushroom,and vegetables) in one of thespecially constructed snow huts, ortake part in one of the many snow
themed events. The evening also
f eat ur e s an illuminat ion andﬁreworks.

Iiyama oﬀers a wide variety of great souvenirs, from sake,soba noodles,
and bamboo leaf sushi to pastries,pickles and miso. With many delicious
options to choose from, guests are assured nothing but the best. Goodcan be purchased online, or at the roadside stop Michi-no-Eki.