Best Spots In Chikuma-shi
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Though Togura-ueyamada Onsen has a long history, this is a modern onsen facility. In a spacious building, there're a bakery and many stylish sofas to spend leisurely. Some lessons such as handicraft are held here, it's popular as a relaxing place for the citizens.◎The nearest station is Togura, but it's better to use cars. You can enjoy pasty, mild hot spring good for your skin.
Name
Hakucho-en
Address
2254 Togura, Chikuma-shi, NaganoGoogle Map
Tel
026-275-0400
Hours
9:30-21:00
Closed
2nd Tue
How to get there
After you're satisfied with cherry blossoms, why don't you go to see the lovely apricot blossoms? In the grand scenery, clear air, and gentle fragrance of spring, you can enjoy walking in the mountains leisurely.◎The best season to see is late March to April. The roads get crowded during the season. You need to park your cars in specified toll parking areas. Apricot Ice Cream 350 yen.
Name
Apricot Village (Anzu-no Sato)
Address
Mori & Kurashina, Chikuma-shi, NaganoGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 8min from Koshoku IC, 10min from Yashiro Station of Shinano Railway
Obasute Station, one of the three most scenic train stations in Japan, is located at the top of steep slope, and the train climbs by the method called switch-buck, that is rare in Japan. On the top of the slope, you can see the beautiful scenery of Zenkoji Daira Basin, such as apricot, cherry blossoms, and Obasute terraced rice fields known for 'the moon reflected in all rice fields (Tagoto-no Tsuki)'.◎Parking area is available. By car, 15 min from Koshoku IC of Nagao Speedway. 3 min from Obasute SA Smart Inter. You can enter the station for free.
Name
Obasute Station
Address
Yawata Obasute, Chikuma-shi, NaganoGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 15 min from Koshoku IC, 3 min from Obasute SA Smart Inter
Parking
Parking area is available