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
Lake Suwa
Lake Suwa is the largest lake in Nagano prefecture. It is full of people enjoying water sports such as wind surfing in the summer, and wakasagi-fish fishing on the frozen lake surface in the winter. In the winter you ...
Rokuzan Art Museum
Rokuzan Art museum preserves the works and references on OGIWARA Morie who opened the door for contemporary sculpture in Japan. It was opened in 1958. When you go around the exhibition rooms built among the trees and ...
Mt. Ontake
Mt. Ontake is an independent active volcano which extends to both Nagano and Gifu prefectures which is 3,067m high above sea level. It is one of the most famous tourist spot where various activities such as mountain c...
Utsukushigahara Hot Springs
This hot spring town filled with nostalgic atmosphere is located in the east side of Matsumoto city, at the foot of Utsukushigahara Kogen overlooking the grand Northern Alps. It has a long history of 1,300 years. In p...
Kisokoma Kogen
Kisokoma Kogen overlooks Mt. Ontake in the west, and Komagatake Mountain in the east. You can enjoy various activities such as fishing, tennis, golf and camping here. There is also a park equipped with autocamp ground.