Chubu Wide-area Tourism Portal Site -- Travel to Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites This showcases sightseeing destinations in Japan's Chubu region (the prefectures of Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, and Shiga).

Nagano Prefecture Hokushin Area

Shiga Kogen has various trekking courses such as "pond viewing course" that goes around the Onuma Pond. The colors change depending on the day and a walking path along the stream where wild char fish can be seen from a close distance. Higashitateyama Highland Alpine Plants Garden has a wide variety of alpine plants. In winter, Shiga Kogen is by far the largest snow resort in Japan. You can enjoy a wide range of snow sports including snowshoeing and ski tours.