Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Nagano
Magnificent Mountain Views and Abundant Hot Springs -- The Heart of Nature's Grandeur
World-famous mountain vistas, including those of the Japanese Alps, and captivated countless visitors. With traditional events in the spring and autumn, places to escape the heat in the summer, and skiing and hot springs in the winter, Nagano offers enjoyable attractions the whole year through.
Major specialty products : Shinshu soba noodles, nozawana greens, apples, oyaki (local-style pies)
Number one in Japan for : Production of skiing and ice-skating equipment, production of Kyoho grapes, production of kanten (agar), production of guitars
Sightseeing destinations : Nagano Prefecture Tourism Association
Tsumago-juku
Tsumago-juku, located at a diverging point to Nakasendo Road and Iida Kaido Road, is very active in preserving the old streets. Even now, buildings made in dashibari-zukuri style with tateshige windows still exists. Y...
Nozawa Hot Springs
More than 30 spring sources exist in Nozawa Hot Springs, which is said to have been discovered by a monk Gyoki in Nara period. These hot springs are managed and maintained by the residents of the town as their common ...
Shinshu soba
Connoisseurs of soba (buckwheat noodles) seek out the soba shops of Shinshu. Their hearts warm to the elegant simplicity of the local eateries. And tucked away here and there are refined restaurants where you want to ...
The Hokusai Museum
Centering on 30 original works by Hokusai, 2 floats which have ceiling paintings by Hokusai, woodblock prints and woodblock books are displayed. The life of Hokusai, his works, and his attachment to painting is introd...
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is designated as a national treasure of architectural importance. It transmits the styles of the Momoyama period. It is also called Crow Castle because of the way the lacquer-black castle stands agai...