Park / Green Space Spots in Nagano Area

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Leisure / Hobbies

Leisure / Outdoors

Park / Green Space

Komoro Castle Remains Kaikoen

4.0

235 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Komoroshi Tei 311

This park on the site of Komoro Castle in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 famous castles and 100 famous cherry blossom spots. Komoro Castle is an unusual structure built below the elevation of the castle town, and has also been called Anashiro Castle (“hole castle”). The park is dotted with facilities including the Important Cultural Property San-no-Mon gate, the Toson Memorial Hall, the Koyama Keizo Art Museum, a zoo and a children’s play area. It is appreciated by both tourists and locals looking for a place to refresh and relax. In spring there are 400 cherry blossom trees in bloom, and in autumn it is famous as a great place to see the changing leaves.

A little-too-early for cherry blossom season, the park is particularly sparse and drab with no focal point to draw attention other than some bright and happy cartoon posters of a smiling lion...
Matsumoto Alps Park

4.5

135 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Arigasaki 2455-11

A park located in Arigasaki, Matsumoto City. The park has a zoo and hosts the Matsumotoshi Yama to Natural Museum, which offers a sweeping view of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps). There's also a 630 meter long coaster slide and variety of other playground equipment. From adults to children, the whole family can enjoy an entire day here.

If you cant catch bus, taxi will cost ard 1700yen from Matsumoto station. Just take note that the only bus leave this park at 10:25am and 2:25pm. Or else you need to walk down. It is abt 4km to...
Suwa City Kohan Park (Lakeside Park)

4.0

178 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori

Suwa City Kohan Park was built in 1953 when the Lake Suwa was dredged to form the shoreline. It features a footbath, a lake geyser center, a pleasure boat boarding point, an outdoor stage, and more for year-round enjoyment. A fireworks display is held over Lake Suwa every year on August 15, and the first Saturday in September is a national competition for showing off new fireworks. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange.

If you filled up at a tasty restaurant in Suwa, the park is a nice place to take a walk and enjoy the view. Best for a stroll, and theres a little onsen stream where you can dip your feet.
Alps Azumino National Government Park

4.0

115 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Horiganekarasugawa 33-4

This national park in Azumino stretches over the foothills of the Northern Alps. It is divided into two areas with the theme being the realization of fruitful free time activities in nature and culture. There are five areas in the Omachi and Matsukawa districts, preserving the excellent natural environment for the Alps mountain landscape. In the Horigane and Hotaka districts there are two areas, where the preservation and restoration of rural scenery in Azumino is carried out. All areas of the national park are designed with a diverse array of recreational activities in mind.

Very nice and large park a few kilometers from downtown Matsumoto. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains from the hilltops. Excellent and large playground for kids, perfect spot for the kid to...
Tateishi Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kamisuwa

Tateishi Park offers great views of the urban landscape, Lake Suwa, Okaya, Shimosuwa Town, and even the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains) during fair weather. The panoramic sunset view has earned widespread acclaim, and it is ranked among the 100 best sunset spots in Shinshu, the “New Japan Top Three Night Views,” and the “Top 100 Night Views.” It is also known as a natural habitat of Japan’s national butterfly, the giant purple butterfly. It is about 30 minutes by car from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.
Usui Pass Observatory

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Tougemachi

An observatory park located in Toge-machi, Karuizawa Town. Situated 1,200 meters above sea level on the border between Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, visitors can enjoy a view of the surrounding scenery, including Mt. Asama, Yatsugatake, and the Myogi Mountain Range. The park also has a walking path which can be used as a hiking course.
Ippongi Park

4.0

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Nakanoshi Ippongi

Ippongi Park opened in 1984 as a rest area for the locals, and thanks to the 172 types of roses (179 total) donated by Kikuo Kuroiwa, it has become a famous rose garden in the prefecture. There are currently 850 types of roses and 2,500 roses total, along with cherry trees and perennial herbs that visitors can enjoy year-round. It’s 15 minutes from Shinshu-Nakano Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway, or about a five-minute walk from Nakano-matsukawa Station on the Nagano Line.

鉄道を利用して中野市散策していて公園を見つけました。ちょうどバラまつりが開催されていて中には入れませんでしたが、外からでも素敵な花を見ることできました◯
Hachimanpara Historic Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Oshimadamachi 1384-1

Hachimanpara Historic Park was built on the site of the Kawanakajima Kosenjo battlefield, famous for the battle between Takeda Shigen and Uesugi Kenshin. The park has thatched rooves with eaves and a small river with natural stone, as well as a municipal museum. In addition, there’s a playground, grassy field, and outdoor facility for visitors’ enjoyment. It’s about three minutes by car from Nagano Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway.
Chubusangaku National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama prefecture, Nagano prefecture, Gifu prefecture, Niigata prefecture

It is a national park that was established as one of Japan’s earliest and consists of mountains of the Northern Alps such as the Ushiro-Tateyama Mountain Range, Tateyama Mountain Range and Hotaka Mountain Range. It is home to various organisms that are renowned in Kamikochi such as the Japanese black pine butterfly and the Japanese rock ptarmigan. There are many scenic spots such as Tsugaike Nature Park and Kamikochi and is gaining popularity mainly by climbers. In the area there are many visitor centers, information centers, and museums, making it a base for sight-seeing and climbing. At Sawatari National Park Gate, multilingual brochures are available.
Agatanomori Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Agata 3-2102-15

A park located in Agata 3 Chome, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Built on the site of the former Matsumoto Senior High School, the park contains Himalayan cedars planted in the Taisho period and a Japanese garden. The preserved school building is a designated Important Cultural Property and is used as the Agata Forest Park Culture Hall.
Joyama Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Arigasaki

A park built on the site of a former castle on a hill located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture which was also Matsumoto's first public park. Matsumoto and Azumino City can be seen from the park's gently sloping lawn and observatory. The park is also a renowned destination for cherry blossoms and every spring the park attracts many visitors when the trees are in bloom.
Nanohana Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Iyamashi Mizuho

A park fanning out from the bank of the Chikuma River in Mizuho, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture and the setting of the song Oborozukiyo. Each year in spring the park is covered in rape blossoms, a beautiful sight which looks almost as if a great yellow carpet has been spread across the land. The Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival is held during the golden week holiday block in May. The park grounds serve as the main festival venue, and a variety of events are held here, including concerts and a mochi rice cake pounding rally.
Joyama Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Hakoshimizu 1-7-1

The city's oldest park, it was opened to commemorate an auspicious event of Emperor Taisho in 1900. Planted with various flowers centered on cherry trees, it has gained popularity as a famous cherry blossom and flower viewing spot. Besides a fountain plaza and municipal pools, there are also facilities such as the Youth Science Museum, Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo, and it bustles with everyone from adults to children as a place to relax every day.
Joshin’etsukogen National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano prefecture, Niigata prefecture, Gunma prefecture

It is a national park that consists of a plateau, Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane, Mt. Asama, and other mountain ranges with famous mountains ranked in Japan’s top 100 famous mountains. There are many highlights in the area such as Mt. Tanigawa which is known as a rock climbing mecca and one of Japan’s three major rock walls, and Mt. Naeba which boasts of having the most snowfall in Japan. Yunoaru Plateau is also a famous place for azaleas, and there are hot spring resorts including Kusatsu Onsen. You can enjoy winter sports especially in the winter season, and also watch wild Japanese snow monkeys enter hot springs and many tourists both domestic and international visit.
Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture

Located at the border of Niigata Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture, it is the 32nd national park in Japan. There are many sights in the area with numerous famous mountains including Mt. Amakazari, Mt. Myoko, and Mt. Hiuchi, which are ranked in Japan’s top 100 famous mountains. There are also highlights such as Otari hot spring, a health resort with a history of more than 450 years, and Togakushi Shrine, famous for the Heavenly Iwato legend. Rare birds such as the blue-and-white flycatcher, one of Japan’s top three singing birds, and the Japanese rock ptarmigan which is designated by the national government as a Special Natural Monument inhabit the area. Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park area is also one of Japan’s heavy snowfall areas, and there are also many ski resorts.
Mugikusa-Enchi

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chino-shi Kitayama

The park is located in Mugikusa Pass, the highest point on National Route 299 (Melchen Highway) connecting Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, to Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, and is a protected area for alpine flora. There are mountain huts and walking trails in the surrounding area, making it easy to enjoy a stroll. Please note that National Route 299 (Merschen Highway) is closed during the winter.
Okaya Kohan Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Okaya-shi Kohan 1

This V-shaped park at the east end of Lake Suwa is punctuated with the Kamaguchi Water Gate. It is divided into four zones: Ikoi-to-Yasuragi, Event Sky Sports, Wellness Core, and Minatonagisa Park. You can enjoy mallet golf, the large playscape, and more. There is a jogging path along the lakeside, and the wide-open waterfront is perfect for a stroll. The fountain on Lake Suwa there is lit up at night and sends its spray 55 meters into the air. There is also a hot spring water stand near the Okaya City Gymnasium where people fill up their plastic tanks so they can drive back and have a soak at home.
Tenryukyo Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Iida-shi Tatsue 7449-1

A scenic spot created by erosion from the beautiful Tenryu River. In a rich natural setting, the park extends from Koya Bridge by Tenryu Station to Tsutsuji Suspension Bridge downstream. The area has been designated as Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. Boat trips are ideal for taking in the granite cliffs with their red pine and maple trees and the highlights scattered along the way. These include rock formations like Ryukakuho, that legend says was left long ago when a dragon took flight from the ravine, as well as Keikeitan, where it was said that the flash of the eyes of a dragon living under a cliff was seen. A trail lets you walk around the ravine, and there are monuments inscribed with Japanese poetry you can check out along the way.
Ryujin no Mori Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Kitasaku-gun Miyotamachi Miyota 2505-2
Ina Park

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Ina-shi Chuo 5528-1

"A large park built on a terrace beyond the Tenryu River travelling from JR Inakita Station. Facilities include tennis courts, baseball grounds, a pool, and playground equipment. The park is designed to be a space where everyone from children to senior citizens can enjoy sports and exercise. The park has also long been known as an excellent cherry blossom viewing destination, and during the blooming period in spring, many visitors come here to enjoy the sight of the park's nearly 300 Yoshino cherries and Kohigan-zakura cherry. Some of the park's many other highlights include the D51-209, a real locomotive, known to locals as ""Degoichi;"" and a stone monument dedicated to a song called ""Ina Bushi."""

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Nagano Areas

Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.