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
Zenkou-ji Temple
Zenkou-ji is an old temple which has been upholding the light of the law for 1,400 years since its founding. It is a sacred site dedicated to Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai (a triad of Amida Buddha) , as the object of worsh...
Kamikouchi
From Kamikouchi Bus Terminal, various trekking courses are organized that are all easy to walk around. The courses include ones going toward Meijin Pond and Hodaka Jinja Shrine and ones that goes to Taisho Pond and Ta...
Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen has various trekking courses such as "pond viewing course" that goes around the Onuma Pond. The colors change depending on the day and a walking path along the stream where wild char fish can be seen from ...
Shirahone Hot Springs
The milky-white sulfur spring is so effective that is has been said that "if you take a bath in this hot spring for three days, then you will not catch a cold for the next three years." Since ancient times, many peopl...
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is a large-sized outlet shopping complex. Not only there are many shops selling clothes, shoes and bags, but there are also many restaurants. It is always full of tourists.