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
Kiso-Fukushima
Kiso-Fukushima is a post town with a Sakisho (checkpoint), located in the center of Kisoji Road. Although the town retains the atmosphere of the post town in much the same way as Narai-juku and Tsumago-juku, sophisti...
Hiraoyama Park
Hiraoyama Park can be accessed directly from Sakudaira Parking Area on Joshin-etsu Expressway. You can enjoy skiing in the winter, and athletic sports, putter golf, and super sliders can be enjoyed in the summer. You ...
Kaikoen
Kaikoen is a castle ruins park built on the site of Komoro Castle which was built by Takeda Shingen during the Age of the Civil Wars. Some gates rebuilt during the Edo period still exist. Fujimura Memorial Hall, Koya...
Takamine Kogen
Takamine Kogen is a gently-sloping tableland centering on Kurumazaka-touge. From here, you can enjoy the brightly shining starry sky because it is located in a high place, the air is undisturbed and clean. You can al...
Shiodadaira
In this peaceful pastoral area of Shiodadaira, many old temples are built. One of the most prominent of these temples is Zensan-ji temple which is said to be founded by Koubou -taishi in the Heian period. The famous t...