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
Hirugami Hot Springs
Hirugami Hot Springs is one of the top hot springs in southern Shinshu. Many large hotels, ryokans, and day-use hot spring facilities are lined up along on both sides of Achi River. There are almost no restaurants and...
Takatou Castle Ruins Park
This park is a very famous scenic spot for cherry blossoms - these are called the foremost cherry blossoms of the country. Every year, about 400,000 people visit here for cherry blossom viewing. This started when som...
kamisuwa Hot Springs
In the hot spring town of Kamisuwa overlooking Lake Suwa, very famous Suwa Lake festival and fireworks festivals are held in the summer. You can enjoy fireworks throughout this period, including the Lake Firework Fest...
Former Zenkou-ji Temple
The temple started when HONDA Zenkougou brought the object of worship, the Ikko Sanzon Bosatsu statue, from a moat in Nanba. Later, the temple was moved to current Nagano city and the temple Zenkou-ji was named after ...
Komagane Kogen
Komagane Kogen is surrounded by the high mountains of the Southern Alps in the east and the Central Alps in the west. There are also many art museums here, including Komagane Kogen Art Museum which holds unique planne...