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
Utsukushigahara Kogen
Utsukoshigahara Kogen is located to the northern end of Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park at 1,850m above sea level. Various trekking courses from the casual walking course to advanced trekking courses are avail...
Ontake Kogen
Ontake Kogen stretches at the foot of Mt. Ontake. On the 7th station, Tanohara Nature Park containing a wetland is established.
Takase Valley
Starting at Yarigatake Mountain, the Takase River flows along collecting the clean streams of the Northern Alps. This clean stream runs through Takase Valley, which is decorated with the beautiful nature of the seasons.
Kaida Kogen
From the observatory, you can get a full view of the Central Alps and Mt. Ontake. It is a famous place for buckwheat noodles and the home of Kiso horses.
Norikura Kogen
Numerous waterfalls are scattered along the Koono River flowing from Norikuradake Mountain but the three waterfalls of Bandokoro Great Waterfall, Zengorou Waterfall and Sanbon Waterfalls are called the Three Great Wat...