Best Architectures In Koshinetsu

The Important Cultural Property 'Bandaibashi Bridge' Built Across the Longest River Shinano in JapanBandai Bashi Bridge

The Bandaibashi bridge has 6 sequence arches. It is a national important cultural property and a symbol of Niigata. So, I like this retro scenery.

Okaya Is As Great As Tomioka! The Silk Producing Skills Supported Japanese ModernizationOKAYA SILK MUSEUM

Okaya once had the biggest produce of raw silk in the world. You can learn the history of growing silkworm that had supported Japanese modernization, from the exhibitions of historical records and precious machines in existence. And at Miyasaka Silk Factory, you can see how to spin silk actually, then, the delicacy of raw silk and the high-level skills will make you moved. ◎By car, 5 min from Okaya IC of Nagano Speedway, or 10 min from JR Okaya Station. Entrance fee: 500 yen, 13-15years old 300 yen, 6-12 years old 150 yen.

A Tasteful Castle Harmonizing With NatureKomoro Castle Site, Kaikoen Garden

This castle has a long history since Japanese Heian Era, and now it's a people's oasis with rich nature. You can see the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossom in spring and colored leaves in autumn. Here's also good for castle-loving people for there're some castle features such as stone walls that has a history of Sengoku battles with Takeda Army.◎1 min walk from JR Komore Station. Parking area is available. Entrance fee: adult 300 yen, child 100 yen. The Cherry Blossom Festival is opened till 4/30.

One Of The 10 Most Dangerous Buildings In The WorldJinchokan Moriya History Museum

Takasugi-an was designed by an architect Terunobu Fujimori. It's a tea house though, I'm scared to only climb... And another one is 'Flying Mud Boat' and also a tea house. It sways when people climb! They have a atmosphere like Studio Ghibli's movie, and is worth seeing once!

A Scenic Tower As A Symbol Of Utsukushigahara HighlandsBeautiful Tower (Uruwashi-no Tou)

Uruwashi-no Tou is a symbolic tower of Utsukushigahara Highlands. You can see the clouds stretch below if the weather is good, and enjoy hiking at this wonderful location.

Genuine Japanese Castle As It Was At That Time & Lovely Rabbits Matsumoto Castle

I could see the castle as a national treasure, and learn the construction at that time. Then, I met some lovely rabbits.

A Museum That Changes Its Expressions In Each SeasonROKUZAN Art Museum

ROKUZAN Art Museum preserves and exhibits forever the works of a pioneer of Japanese modern sculpture, Morie Hagiwara. Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, colored leaves in autumn and snowscape in winter. You can feel the change of four seasons here.