“OZU CHINO TRIP ~TATESHINA STORY~” Experience the spirit of Japan at the birthplace of world-famous film director Yasujiro Ozu’s works.

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On December 12, 2023, director Yasujiro Ozu will celebrate his 120th birthday. Therefore, we have planned a special trip set in Tateshina that will be irresistible for fans of director Ozu!

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Chino Tourism and Town Development Promotion Organization (General Incorporated Association)

The “Chi Travel” proposed by us “Chi Travel Guides” is Don't just pass by, interact with the local people This is a trip that will give you a closer feel of local life. This area, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake, has four strong seasons, including the "freezing" winter. There is a rich nature that brings many blessings. Since 10,000 years ago, we have survived by living close to nature. There are people's activities. The “Chi no Tabi” we create is through travel, Connecting visitors and residents We create encounters where you can experience the wisdom and joy of people living in this area. And the rich nature and human activities that have been inherited We aim to continue doing so for the next 100 years.

A journey to feel director Ozu's spiritual hometown

On December 12, 2023, director Yasujiro Ozu will celebrate his 120th birthday. Therefore, we have planned a special trip set in Tateshina that will be irresistible for fans of director Ozu! My relationship with Tateshina began when I visited the mountain villa ``Unkosou'' of Takago Noda, a scenario writer with whom I formed a duo. Since then, I have completely fallen in love with Tateshina's nature, humanity, and delicious sake, so I moved my workplace from Chigasakikan to Mugeisou in Tateshina, and completed the scenarios for 6 works from ``Tokyo Twilight'' until my death. Ta. Director Ozu enjoyed life in Tateshina, loved alcohol, entertained visitors, and sometimes enjoyed walking with them. He also had a friendly relationship with the local people, and there are records of him giving congratulations at weddings, attending elementary school sports days, and even inviting some to his photo studio. Tateshina is the birthplace of many masterpieces, and was also director Ozu's spiritual hometown.

This tour takes you around Mugeiso and Shin Unkoso with a guide, and allows you to experience with all five senses the life of director Ozu and Mr. Noda in Tateshina, as well as the state of Tateshina at the time. journey. Your stay at "Mugeiso" starts with a feeling of Mr. Ozu coming out from the back and you can almost hear the conversations around the hearth over drinks, followed by special talks by the guests, meals, drinks, and hot springs. We will show you walking routes, etc. Why not visit Tateshina, which Director Ozu instantly fell in love with, saying, ``The water is delicious.The style is delicious.The air is delicious.''

Point 1: Special guests related to director Ozu, including members of the Ozu family, will also be in attendance.

Point 2: For dinner, we recreated director Ozu's favorite sukiyaki and snacks that go well with alcohol.

Point 3: At night, enjoy bar time around the hearth at OZU Bar.

Point 4: You can see the real faces of director Ozu and his friends through videos and photos from the time.

Point 5: There is a diary reading by Mr. Noda who was present at director Ozu's last moments.

Written by

Chino Tourism and Town Development Promotion Organization (General Incorporated Association)

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