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  • Mt. Kengamine
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    Gifu Koyamaichi Nyukawacho Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    Norikura-dake, located in the southern part of the Northern Alps, is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and is the 19th highest mountain in Japan at 3026 m. From the summit, you can see the Northern Alps range including Mt. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tatamidaira Bus Terminal to the summit, and it is recommended to take a rest at Jamsudake Peak, 30 minutes from the summit.
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  • Magome Pass
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    Gifu Nakatsugawa-shi Magome Nagano Kiso-gun Nagisomachi
    The pass, which borders between Nagasaki-cho, Nagano Prefecture and Nakatsugawa-shi, Gifu Prefecture, is located at an elevation of 790 m and offers a panoramic view of the Tono Plain and Mt. The slope from Magome to Magome Pass is short and steep, while the slope from Tsumago to Magome Pass is long and gentle, so it is recommended to go from Magome to Tsumago.
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  • Lake Tagawaura
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    Nagano Shiojiri-shi Kanai
    The lake is located east of Lake Midori in Shiojiri City and has a smaller image compared to Lake Midori, which is famous for its Herabuna fishing, but it offers a wide variety of fish such as carp, trout, and river shrimp in addition to Herabuna. Also, Lake Tagawa-ura is an easy destination for sightseeing because of its proximity to hot spring resorts and Midori-ko Hana Koen (Midori-ko Flower Park).
  • Lake Midori
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    Nagano Shiojiri-shi Kanai
    A charming dam lake with a relaxing, quiet atmosphere surrounded by forest. There are parks and hot spring bathhouses in the surrounded area, as well as other sightseeing destinations such as flower gardens and colonies of Asian skunk cabbage. The lake is also a renowned Japanese crucian carp fishing destination. A crucian carp fishing tournament is held here in early summer, attracting many anglers. The lake is conveniently located a 20-minute walk from JR Midoriko Station and a 10-minute drive from the Shiojiri Interchange on the Nagano Expressway. The lake has also been selected for inclusion in a local list of the 30 best sightseeing destinations in Shiojiri City.
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  • Shinshu University Nature Education Garden
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Shigakogen
    An outdoor research facility which belongs to Shinshu University's Faculty of Education, located a 40-minute drive from the Shinshu-Nakano Interchange. All are welcome to enter the garden, and admission is free. Located in a special conservation district in a national park at the northern foot of Mt. Shiga, here visitors come in contact with the natural abundance of the Shiga Highlands and have fun learning about the area and its ecology. There's a 3.5 kilometer long walking path, a rock garden where around 50 varieties of Japanese alpine plants are grown, and a museum with mounted examples of animals living in the park and other exhibits.
    Shinshu University Nature Education Garden image
  • Shijuhachiike Marsh
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    "The marshland between Mt. Shiga and Mt. Hachi can be reached by car from the Shinshu-Nakano IC of the Jyoshinetsu Expressway in about 40 minutes on the ""Pond Tour Course,"" one of the most popular trekking courses in Shiga Kogen. 60 or so ponds are scattered throughout the area, which increase or decrease depending on the weather, etc. A variety of marsh plants such as Mizubashou and Hime Rhododendron can be seen in the marshland, which is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. A wooden pathway runs through the wetlands to the northern end of the trail, which leads to the Onuma Pond area."
    Shijuhachiike Marsh image
  • Tanohara Marsh
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    The Shiga Kogen wetlands, located in the Kita-Shinano area of Shiga Kogen, are a high-altitude marsh formed by the drying up of the former bottom of Lake Shiga, and are designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. The best time to see cotton grass, which looks like it is wearing a white cotton cap, is from early June to early July.
    Tanohara Marsh image
  • Maruike
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    Located about 35 minutes by car from the Shinshu-Nakano Interchange on the Joshinetsu Expressway, the pond is on Route 292 (Shiga-Kusatsu Road) and, as its name suggests, is round in shape. Surrounded by broad-leaved trees such as Japanese maples and maple trees, the area offers magnificent autumn colors in fall.
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  • Takamagahara
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    Located in Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture, the Takatengahara Mammoth Ski Area is in the central area of the Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, with a flat, single piste up to the summit of Higashidateyama, and is open to intermediate and advanced skiers alike. The Takatengahara Summer Lift, available during the green season, is a 4-seater high-speed lift that allows you to enjoy a speedy walk in the air while viewing the seasonal flowers and grasses in bloom at your feet.
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  • Mt. Higashidate
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    Located in Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture, this is one of the mountains that make up the Shiga Kogen Plateau, and can be reached by taking the Higashidateyama Tenku Course, a 6-minute gondola ride from Hambo Onsen Hot Spring. Near the summit is the Higashidateyama Alpine Botanical Garden, which is home to 500 species of alpine plants native to Shiga Kogen.
    Mt. Higashidate image
  • Biwa Pond
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    The pond is located in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, and was named for its resemblance to a musical instrument, the biwa (Japanese lute). The path is 2 meters wide and fully paved, allowing visitors to take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the seasonal scenery of fresh greenery and autumn leaves.
    Biwa Pond image
  • Yashigamine
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Tateshinamachi
    "The area is a treasure trove of alpine flora, and in early summer, cherry violets, buttercups, day lilies, and azaleas bloom in profusion at the foot of the mountain. In winter, the northwestern slope becomes ""Shirakaba-ko Royal Hill Ski Resort."
  • Token Gorge
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    Nagano Chino-shi Kitayama
    The Taki no Yugawa River flows like a white thread through the cliffs of lava several tens of meters high, and its colorful seasonal scenery can be enjoyed. As there are steep climbs, trekking shoes or other comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Cosmos Kaido
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    Nagano Saku-shi Uchiyama
    A 20-minute drive from the Saku-minami Interchange. A highway close to Uchiyama Valley on National Route 254. A popular tourist destination, here visitors can enjoy a comfortable drive along a nine kilometer stretch of road along which cosmos, the official flower of Saku City, have been planted. The flowers bloom from early to late September. The flowers were first planted by a local senior citizens' club in 1972; today, the scenic road is maintained by local residents. The Saku Kogen Cosmos Festival is held in mid-September and during this time a tea cafe opens up; visitors can also try dying a handkerchief.
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  • Tashiro Pond
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    The pond is located in the Tashiro Marshland, after passing through a virgin forest, and is characterized by its shallow depth, which was created by the damming of the stream by sediment that flowed into the pond from the surrounding area, including Hachiemon-zawa. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from the Taishoike bus stop, and about 35 minutes from the Kamikochi bus terminal.
    Tashiro Pond image
  • Tashiro Marsh
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    The marshland around Tashiro Pond, located after passing through a virgin forest, is a charming place to see flowers of the season, such as azaleas and ginkgo baikamo, as well as clumps of heraldic sedge. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from the Taishoike bus stop or about 35 minutes on foot from the Kamikochi bus terminal.
    Tashiro Marsh image
  • Kamikochi Nakanose Park
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    This nature park is located in the southern part of Azusa River, with benches along the side of the trail and a pavilion, making it a good place to rest when visiting the surrounding tourist spots. The park is also part of a 3-hour walking course from the Kamikochi Bus Terminal to enjoy the location.
  • Tokugo Pass
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    The Tokumoto Pass Hut and observatory are located near the summit and offer beautiful views that Walter Weston praised. The hut is open from late April to late October, and reservations are required.
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  • Akanuta Pheasant’s Eye Patch
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Akanuta
    The Fukujuso Festival is held from early March to around the time of the spring equinox, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The first day of the festival, in particular, features various events such as a parade and a photo contest award ceremony, and the stalls are crowded with potted fukujuso plants for sale.
    Akanuta Pheasant’s Eye Patch image
  • Mt. Ogato
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Iriyamabe
    The highest peak in the Utsukushi-ga-hara Plateau, 2,034 meters above sea level, can be reached by a direct bus between Matsumoto Station and the Utsukushi-ga-hara Nature Conservation Center from mid-July to the end of September, and is also recommended as a trekking course. The area is also a great place for trekking, with views of the surrounding mountains from the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps, including Mount Asama and Mount Fuji, all at once.
    Mt. Ogato image
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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.

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