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
Central Alps Komagatake Ropeway
This is the highest rope way of 950m tall which has Senjoujiki Station located at 2,661.5m above sea level. You can ride above the clouds in about 8 minutes. This is also the first mountain ropeway which goes right be...
Suwa Taisha Shrine
Suwa Taisha (Suwa "Great Shrine"), which has more than 10,000 branches across Japan, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and is even mentioned in Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters).
Hanamomo-no-Sato
"Hanamomo-no-Sato" is a garden of peach trees. Peach flowers of red, white, and pink color that grow single branches bloom beautifully throughout the garden. The best viewing season is from late April to early May, wh...
Kouzen-ji Temple
This famous temple, which was founded in 860, enshrines Fudou Myouou as the object of worship. The whole precinct is designated as a national scenic spot, which includes benten-hall and three fold tower. This temple h...
Shimosuwa Hot Springs
Shimosuwa Hot Springs is located near Suwa Taisha Shimoyashiro Akimiya Shrine. It is a quiet hot spring town which still retains the atmosphere of the Shimosuwa-juku along the former Nakasendo Highway. There are some ...