Best Tourist Spots In Nagano

Christmas Light Up with Calm European AtmosphereKaruizawa Church

The lanterns and trees that blend into the woods are romantic, and the atmosphere is like Christmas in Europe. There are also events on weekends and Christmas (reservations required for event dates),

Like a Piece of Painting! The World of Blue and Yellow Covering Everything.Kamikochi

It's the wonderful scenery created by the nature. Colored leaves are like painting and a pond of clear water reflects the sky to be beautiful cobalt blue.

Wonderful View! Sea Of Clouds In All DirectionsUtsukushigahara Highlands

Surrounded with basins in all directions, Utsukushigahara, on the lucky condition, is enclosed by the sea of clouds. The beautiful mountains in Shinshu such as Northern Alps and Mt. Asama, and the sea of clouds can become a wonderful view! What's more, the mountain trekking is possible here, so you can enjoy beautiful Shinshu Region by your whole body.◎For winter closure, you can enter from April 20th. Access: about 1hour from Matsumoto IC of Nagano Speedway. Or 1.5hours from Tobuyunomaru IC of Joetsu Speedway. You can see the beautiful starry sky at night, too.

Beautiful Misty Reflections Of GreensMishaka-ike Pond

In the world of painting 'Vibrant Green' by Kaii Higashiyama, a thick fog falls, flows then disperses. I wanted to see the mystic scene changing every moment.

Overwhelmingly Powerful Japanese Cedar Street Togakushi Inner Shrine

The Japanese cedar trees since 2000 years ago lined along the street are overwhelming themselves. One of the attraction of this place is various expressions of each season.

Like A Diorama! The View Of Autumn Mountain Surface Seen From A National Route Of Highest LocationShibu Touge Pass

Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route running along the Gumma-Nagano border is located at the highest position of Japan's national routes. From here, green carpets of gregarious bamboo, red and yellow dots of shrubs are seen like a autumn colored diorama.

Everyone Thinks 'Beautiful'. The Night Cherry Blossoms At A National Treasure, Matsumoto CastleMatsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle has different appearances in each season. The castle tower is illuminated throughout the year. And a season of cherry blossoms is going to start now. The bright castle tower in the darkest sky, and cherry trees around the moat are so beautiful that you may forget the time.◎Admission for the castle tower: adult ￥610, child ￥300. Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Matsumoto Station. Illumination starts after the cherry trees come into blossom.

One Of The 3 Greatest Cherry Blossom Spots! Lovely Pink Takato Cherry Blossoms In Full BloomTotaka Castle Site

There're many cherry trees in Takato Castle Site Park, and you can feel like to be wrapped in the blossoms! This cherry blossoms is named as 'Takato Kohigan Zakura' with small lovely pink blossoms. On this day, it snowed and I could enjoy fantastic scenery of cherry blossoms and snow!◎I went by car. There's parking area, though it's very crowded. Bus is available from Inashi Station or Chino Station, but you need to check the latest information.

The Thickest Cherry Blossoms In JapanCherry Blossom At Chikuma River Bank

Impressive cherry blossoms are so thick and even they hide the sky!! The cherry blossom trees are lined as long as 4 km, so we can feel refreshed very much. They become in full-bloom at the early May, later than other places.

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.

Midwinter Scene! Snow Monkeys Taking Onsen JIGOKUDANI Wild Snow Monkey Park

Though in the severe environment covered with snow almost one third of a year, there's a group of Japanese Monkey living here. In winter, tourist can see these snow monkeys taking onsen hot spring. There's a onsen town near here, you can enjoy traveling, too.

As Many As 1000 Dolls! Very Impressive 'Hina Doll Display On 30 Steps'Suzaka Art Park

It's worth saying impressive. Some other hina dolls are displayed in historical buildings, you can enjoy seeing them in many situations. 6000 hina dolls in all are displayed until middle of April.

Good Luck For Entrance Exam! 'Never Fail' ShrineSanada Shrine

Sanada Family's Ueda Castle fought off a strong Takeda Army twice in the age of wars (Sengoku period). So this castle is called ' a castle difficult to attack and never fail'. Sanada Shrine is located in such Ueda Castle, and many visitors come to get 'never fail' luck in exam season. Sanada Family, a famous general in history of Sengoku period, is a hero loved by the people in its hometown.◎Access: 15 min walk from JR Ueda Station. Or, 10 min by car from Uedasugadaira IC of Joetsu Speed Way.

Above The Clouds! Beautiful And Magnificent Kar Created By GlaciersSenjojiki Kar

Kar is the land created by glacial erosion. At the Japan Central Alps, Senjojiki Kar, you can see the different sceneries that change every seasons such as flowers and colored leaves. When you get off the ropeway and stand at 2612 meters above the ground, there's a superb panoramic view that I can say worth seeing.

The Shining Sunlight And A Warm Japanese HouseTsumago-juku

If you're lucky enough to be able to stay here on sunny days during November and December, you can see this artistic sunlight.

Beautiful Handmade Japanese Paper 'Washi' With Wild Plants In Shinshu RegionMatsusaki Washi Kobo

Located in Omachi, Shinshu Region, Matsusaki Washi Kobo is a studio of Japanese paper 'washi' which has over 950 years history. You can look the process of making them by hands. These washi is soft to the touch and full of warmth, then good for the gift that exists only one in the world.◎You can try to make washi, and make them as a postcard or bookmark.

Autumn Foliage Of Karasawa Kar You Can See For Only A Few Days In A YearKarasawa Kar

Karasawa Kar located on 2300m spot of Japan Northern Alps. The best season for the autumn foliage would be only a few days, and considering the mountain weather, it's very rare period! The beautiful scenery of colored magnificent rock surfaces is the real pleasure for autumn climbing, isn't it?

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!

Fresh, Not Circulated Hot Spring & Various Foods Of Beautiful Onsen FacilityHakucho-en

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.