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  • Chikuni Kaido (Salt Road)
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    Nagano Kita-azumi-gun Otarimura
    "The road which started at the sea or the final stops of riverboats from which salt was carried inland were often known as ""salt roads."" The Chikuni Kaido road existed before such salt transportation began to be implemented and extends from Matsumoto to Itoigawa. There are many route plans for the road which break it up into sections to be walking while taking in scenic and historic places along its length."
    Chikuni Kaido (Salt Road) image
  • Nite Bridge
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi
    "A bridge situated along Prefectural Route 133 in Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku County, Nagano Prefecture. Literally meaning ""two hands,"" one theory concerning the origin of the bridge's name is that it comes from the sad scene of travelers who would say goodbye when Karuizawa was a post station town on the Nakasendo Road, or that it is where people would see off travelers leaving the post station town."
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  • Oiwake-shuku
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Oiwake
    The Oiwake-juku Museum and the Hori Tatsuo Literature Memorial Museum are also located in this area.
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  • Nakasendo Otai-juku
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Miyotamachi
    The Odai-juku Festival, held annually on August 16, features a procession of people carrying palanquins with dolls given to them by the Princess Wamiya, who stayed at the inn when she married into the Shogun's family at the end of the Edo period. The dolls are carried in a palanquin and paraded in a procession.
    Nakasendo Otai-juku image
  • Nakasendo Nojiri-juku
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    Nagano Kiso-gun Okuwamura Nojiri
    Located in Nojiri, Okuwa-mura, Kiso-gun, this is the 40th stop on the Nakasendo route and the second longest street after Narai-juku among the eleven Kiso inns, and the "Nanamagari," a street with a characteristic winding shape built to protect it from outside enemies, still remains.
    Nakasendo Nojiri-juku image
  • Nakasendo Miyanokoshi-juku
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    Nagano Kiso-gun Kisomachi Hiyoshi
    The 36th of the 69 stops along the Nakasendo Route, it flourished as an inn, and even today, the Miyanokoshi Inn's main camp and other remnants of the inn's past can still be seen. The area is also known as a place associated with Kiso Yoshinaka.
    Nakasendo Miyanokoshi-juku image
  • Kuri no Komichi
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    Nagano Pref. Kamitakaigunobusemachi Obuse
    Kuri no Komichi is a promenade made from chestnut timber, with trees and chestnuts transplanted from the chestnut field of Obusedo. As Obusedo is a location famous for chestnuts the atmosphere of the road is fittingly nostalgic and just taking a walk there is enjoyable.
    Kuri no Komichi image
  • Oide no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge
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    Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Hokujou Major peak
    Spanning Himekawa River is this suspension bridge with Shirouma Sanzan Mountains as its backdrop. When the cherry blossom is in bloom the contrast between the white snow peaked mountains and the pink of the cherry blossom is a sight to behold. Many people come here to see this spectacular view.
    Oide no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge image
  • Sasayaki no Komichi
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    Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa
    Sasayaki no Komichi (whispering lane) is a path alongside the Yagasaki River. The murmur of the stream, surrounded on both sides by Japanese andromeda plants, is a pleasure to the ears. It is also the stage of Tatsuo Hori's novel, Beautiful Village. The sunshine through the leaves of the acacia trees is beautiful.
    Sasayaki no Komichi image
  • Shinmura Bridge
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    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi Kamikouchi
    The Shinmura Bridge was built to commemorate the mountaineer Shoichi Shinmura, who opened a climbing route on the cliffs of Okumatashiro Valley. The view of the foliage against the backdrop of Azusa River in autumn is breathtaking.
    Shinmura Bridge image
  • Morokoshi (Corn) Kaido Street
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    Nagano Pref. Kamiminochigunshinanomachi Kashiwabara Jin's warehouse
    During the corn harvesting season from late July through early August, corn is sold along the “Morokoshi (Corn) Kaido Street” at a local produce direct sales store. Due to the extreme temperature difference between the afternoon and evening in Shinanomachi, it is said that the corn’s sugar levels increase. The freshly picked corn is sweet and juicy, and you can grill and eat it on the spot, making it a popular destination.
    Morokoshi (Corn) Kaido Street image
  • Kanman Falls Observation Deck
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    Shiga Kogen in Shimokitai-gun Nagano-machi, Nagano Prefecture
    This observation platform is along National Route 292 in Hirao, Yamanouchi Town. It offers an amazing view of the great Kanman Falls between the ravine, with a height of 107 meters and a width of 20 meters. Visiting during the fall foliage or new bloom seasons is recommended.
    Kanman Falls Observation Deck image
  • Godai Bridge
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    Nagano Pref. Uedashi Kakeyuonsen
    This small wooden bridge is in the quiet Kakeyu Hot Spring and is a rare example of a roofed bridge. It looks almost ethereal when illuminated during the evening.
    Godai Bridge image
  • Akiyamago
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    Eleomura Akiyama village in Nagano pref.
    “Akiyamago,” spreading from Sakaemura, Shimominochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture to Tsunan in Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, is one of the top one hundred secluded areas in Japan, and is a mountainous region seeped in rich nature. You can enjoy beautiful scenery every season such as cherry blossoms in spring and the area covered in snow in winter, but especially the scenery of changing colors of the autumn leaves is superb.
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  • Hokkoku Kaido Yanagimachi
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    Nagano Pref. Uedashi Chuou 4
    A street located in the center of Ueda City. Situated along the Hokkoku Kaido, an ancient highway, in the Edo period, the street was lined with many inns, merchants, and dry goods stores; in the Meiji period, the sericulture industry also flourished here. Today, the street still retains much of this Edo period atmosphere, but is now occupied by many restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops offering Shinshu soba noodles, local liquors, and tea. Visitors can feel the history of the area as they explore the street.
    Hokkoku Kaido Yanagimachi image
  • Karuizawa Lake Garden
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    Nagano Prefecture Kitasaku-gun Karuizawa-cho Lake New Town
    A garden located in Hotchi, Karuizawa Town. The garden consists of eight areas surrounding a central lake. The garden is primarily dedicated to growing roses, and visitors can view English roses, French roses, and a variety of other rose cultivars. There's also a garden shop, knickknack shop, European restaurant, and cafe.
    Karuizawa Lake Garden image
  • Momosuke Bridge
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunnagisomachi Yomikaki
    A bridge spanning the Kiso River situated along the Nakasendo Highway in Yomikaki, Nagiso Town, Kiso County. The bridge was built in 1922 to transport material to build a hydroelectric power plant. Thereafter, the bridge was used by local residents, eventually falling into disrepair and almost being demolished due to age. The bridge, however, was recognized as an important piece of heritage from Japan's modernization period and was restored to its former glory. The surrounding area is maintained as a park.
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  • Tsuetsuki Pass Observatory
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    Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Miyagawa 3372-27
    This mountain pass is in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. There is a tea house at the top of the pass, as well as a free observation deck. From there you get a sweeping view from the Yatsugatake Mountain's Kirigamine Highland, all the way to the Northern Japan Alps. In the evening, visitors are treated to the magical sight of Lake Suwa bathed in red light as the sun sets behind the Northern Alps.
    Tsuetsuki Pass Observatory image
  • Nanakura Dam
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    Nagano Pref. Omachishi Taira Takaseiri
    A dam lake located in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture fed by the Takase River along with the Takase Dam and the Omachi Dam. Built with natural stone and rock for the purpose of generating electricity, the dam engages in pumped storage power generation along with the Takase Dam upstream. The nearby parking area, the furthest regular vehicles are allowed to travel, is a renowned destination for fall foliage viewing, and in the autumn, visitors can enjoy the contrast between the dam, lake, and colorful leaves.
    Nanakura Dam image
  • Obuse’s townscape
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    Nagano Kamitakai-gun Obuse Machi Obuse
    Obuse’s townscape 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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