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Ikushima Tarushima-jinja Shrine

4.0

81 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Uedashi Shimonogou Naka Pond 701

A Shinto shrine standing along Prefectural Route 65 in Shimonogo, Ueda City. Dedicated to the gods Ikushima no Kami and Tarushima no Kami, just when the shrine was founded is not clear. The shrine is, however, ancient and pedigreed, having been worshipped at by successive generations of emperors and numerous samurai. The shrine possesses many valuable ancient texts designated National Important Cultural Property, including a written request of victory by Takeda Shingen and a document recognizing the shrine's ownership of the land.

知識が無いせいか、ご由緒を読んでも良く分からない神様です。生島大神は万物を生み育て生命力を与え、足島大神は国中を満ち足らしめ人々の願いに満足を与えてくれるそうです。上田電鉄下之郷駅スグです。コイに餌をあげたのが一番の思い出になりました。
“Mugonkan” Memorial Art Museum for Fallen Art Students

4.5

68 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Uedashi Koaso 3462

Mugonkan was born when Seiichiro Kuboshima acquired half the Shinshu Dessan Building in 1997 to exhibit works left behind by art students who fell in battle. You can see exhibitions of fallen students’ art pieces and easels. It’s about 30 minutes by car from the Sakaki Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway.

長年訪問したかった「無言館」。日曜日だったので混雑していてじっくり見ることが出来ず、残念でしたが、やはり心に訴えるものがありました。戦争という悲しい歴史がなかったら、さぞやご活躍なされただろうと思う方の作品も多くあり、本当に残念な思いがしました。次回は、ゆっくりじっくり見学したいと思います。
Zippuku-no-Yu

4.5

65 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Pref. Uedashi Sanadamachisoehi 9097-70

A hot spring bathhouse standing along Prefectural Route 35 in Sanada-machi Soehi, Ueda City. The bathhouse has a garden outdoor bath which is one of the largest in northern Shinano; visitors can soak in its waters surrounded by natural beauty. The bathhouse has a full array of other amenities, including a restaurant which serves handmade, healthy dishes such as stove top cooked takigohan rice made with Special A class Koshihikari rice from Saku.

So far my favorite Onsen in Japan. I live here since 2019. Definitely worth your time. =) or in better words:if you want to forget about time for a moment go there
Tangram Ski Circus

3.5

84 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Kamiminochi-gun Shinanomachi Furumi 3575-8

About 20 minutes from Shinanomachi Interchange on the Joshinetsu Expressway. A ski resort in northern Nagano Prefecture with a hotel immediately accessible from the slopes. Located on the north-northwest flank of Mt. Madarao, you can get a panoramic view of the Five Peaks of Northern Nagano and Lake Nojiri from the slopes with their high-quality natural snow. Their popular Tree Run Course has incredible powder and there's a thrilling ungroomed run where you must avoid trees and other natural features. There are also ample indoor activities like bouldering and swimming in their indoor pool.

Snowpark for little ones, magic carpet free for beginners, all material for rental is good, even a swimming pool and nice Onsen are there. Good place for family skiing holidays.
SUWA GARASUNOSATO

3.5

86 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-shi Toyoda 2400-7

Standing on the bank of Lake Suwa, this art museum can be identified by its triangular roof. Displaying numerous delicate and highly emotional pieces by noted glass artists from countries around the world, the museum's standing exhibition changes seasonally. In one of the largest glass blowing workshops in the country, visitors can try activities such as glassblowing, candle making, and making glass beads. In the adjoining glass shop, there are a variety of accessories, tableware, and other glass items available for purchase which are also fun just to look at. The facility's bakery and restaurant, offering a sweeping view of Lake Suwa, is also recommended.

単なるガラス製品のお土産屋さんかと思って入ったら、体験教室もあり、子供たちも参加できる。ガラス製品に限らず、一般的なお土産もあり、しばらく時間が使える。買い物の後はガラス張りのレストランで諏訪湖を見ながら飲むお茶もまたおいしい。旅に来たなって感じ。
Takato Castle Ruins (Takato Castle Ruins Park)

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Inashi Takatomachihigashitakato

These castle ruins are located in Higashitakato, Takato-machi, Ina City. Built on a hill surrounded by flatland, the castle was the seat of power of the Takato Clan. It would later end up in the hands of a string of success owners including Takeda, Hoshina, Torii, and Naito clans before being abandoned in 1872. It is best known for being the site of the Battle of Takato Castle between Takeda and Oda forces in 1582. Today, the castle's moat, earthen main gate, and other archeological remnants still remain. The entire area has been developed into the Takato Castle Ruins Park. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the approximately 1,500 Takato kohigan cherries which bloom in the park in the spring have been designated as a Prefectural Natural Monument.
Karuizawa Sengataki Onsen

4.0

84 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Sengataki Onsen

This hot spring bath boasts beautiful scenery through the seasons and soft pristine hot water flowing from the source. The facility offers an inside bath that has large windows with views creating an open feel, a garden open-air bath overflowing with a rustic atmosphere and a roofed open-air bath where bathers can enjoy the outside view even on rainy and snowy days. Visitors can spend a relaxing time feeling the wilderness of Karuizawa.

The best time to come for a hot spring. It’s not the best our there but this is where the local goes. Facilities are better than I thought. The place is very quiet and chill
Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology

4.5

65 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chino-shi Toyohira 4734-132

This museum is located inside the Togaishi Ruins, a historic site and park which is considered one of the best examples of Jomon culture sites found at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. The museum displays around 2,000 artefacts created by the Jomon people, who flourished here 5,000 years ago. The area at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains is the location of one of the largest caches of obsidian, a material used to make stone tools, in Japan, and it is believed the Jomon people flourished here due to the forests which grew here and provided broadleaf tree seeds as well as ample deer, wild boar, and river fish hunting. The museum's Jomon Venus, a deformed depiction of a pregnant woman; and Masked Goddess statue are valuable cultural properties which have been designated National Treasures.

I went there after seeing the English website and being super excited about getting to do some hands-on craft. After extensive web research, I managed to get there on a day they were open and...
Yashimagahara Wetland

4.5

72 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suwagunshimosuwamachi Yashima Marshland 10618

This marsh is part of the Kirigamine Highland in Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Formed over about a 12,000-year period, it is a treasure trove of precious flora and fauna, including 18 varieties of sphagnum moss. It was designated a National Natural Monument in 1939.

We stopped off there on our way to Azumino, Nagano. Although it was drizzling (raining lightly), we were able to go for a walk along the boardwalks that were built over the marsh. They are a bit...
Yukemuri-kan

4.0

53 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi Norikura Kogen

This is a day-trip onsen facility in Norikura Kogen highland in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture that was remodeled and reopened in 2013. Both the inner baths and rotemburo open-air baths allow patrons to take in the natural scenery of Mt. Norikura, and guests can enjoy the hot springs while enjoying their fill of the new green leaves in spring and the changing leaves in autumn. The warm water that is used is natural hot spring water with a milky-white color that is said to have relieved the tired body of warlord Shingen Takeda. There is also a rest area and restaurant on site, and visitors can relax here after strolling or skiing on the highland.

乗鞍高原にある日帰り温泉。バスターミナルのある観光センターから道路を挟んだ反対側にあるのでアクセスは抜群。この温泉は、白濁した正真正銘の硫黄泉。硫黄の匂いがしないと温泉に入った気分にならないというマニアの人でも満足するに違いない。ただ、泉温が少し高めなので、長く入るのはちょっと苦しい。露天風呂もある。
Nagano Chausuyama Zoo

4.0

46 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Shinonoiutabi 570-1

A zoo located on Mt. Chausu in Shinonoiutabi, Nagano City. The zoo is home to many animals and is divided into various areas such as a children's zoo where kids can play with rabbits and other small animals; a red panda forest; and an African plains area where visitors can be giraffes, zebras, and other large herbivores. The zoo also has a picnic area with an excellent view of the surrounding highlands.

This place was so much fun! The animals seemed so happy too. I think this zoo is a great place to start your sightseeing in the Nagano region. The monkeys are very friendly and not aggressive. I...
Rokuzan Art Museum

4.0

88 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Hotaka 5095-1

This facility was opened in 1958 with the goal of preserving the works of Rokuzan Ogiwara, nicknamed the “Rodin of the East.” In addition to his masterpiece carvings such as “Woman” and “Despair,” the museum also displays the works of Kotaro Takamura, who was deeply connected to Rokuzan. The impressive building, covered in ivy and church-like in appearance, is beloved as a symbol of the Azumino region. A 10-minute walk from JR Hotaka Station.

安曇野を訪問した際、最も行きたかった美術館。まず、今井兼次設計の赤レンガの美術館そのものが見所満載。ドアの取っ手や、暖炉など細かいところも興味深い。館内の展示も素晴らしい。碌山の代表作、女をはじめとして、時間を忘れてしまいます。美術ファン、建築ファンには強くおすすめです。
The Home of Ninja Kids’ Ninja Village

4.0

68 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Togakushi 3193

Located in “Togakureryu Ninja Town” Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, this experience-based amusement park is based on ninjas and ninjutsu. With trick houses, ninja manors and other buildings, there’s also field athletics that constitute ninja training, like “water-spider technique.” There’s enough for kids and adults to have a fun time. The resource museum is also popular, with its comprehensive collection of ninja goods, historical materials, as well as manga and movies that cover ninjas. You can even rent fun ninja costumes.

子供はもちろんのこと大人も楽しめます。本格的な忍者資料館が中にあり、忍者の武器を学べます。ハンモックもあって気持ち良いです。忍者関係のお土産もかなり充実してます。長野から遠いですが、子連れの外国の方におすすめ。
Nagano City Tourist Information Center

4.0

64 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Kurita Kitagawara 1038-4JR Nagano Station East-West free passage

This tourist information center is located inside JR Nagano Station right next to the ticket gates. The center is filled with pamphlets on Nagano City and the surrounding cities, towns, and villages, many of which are offered in multiple languages. A staff member is always on duty during business hours who can provide basic tourism information and assistance with round trip planning. The center is also equipped with a money-changing machine that can convert foreign currencies into yen.

I picked up some useful brochures and maps in English for a visit to Obuse. Then I had some tough questions to ask about local trains on private lines. They dug deep and offered timetables and some...
Mimizuku no Yu

4.0

65 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Hokujou 5480-1

This day-trip hot spring facility is located in Hakuba Village, Kita-azumi County, Nagano Prefecture. It has gained popularity because you can see Mt. Hakuba, Mt. Shakushi and Mt. Hakubayari (Hakuba's three symbolic peaks) from the rotenburo (open-air baths) with Happo Ridge in the background. You can wear off fatigue while enjoying cherry blossoms in the rotenburo (open-air bath) during the spring. There is also a shop in the facility with plenty of souvenirs.

I have not tried any other onsets so cannot really compare. Its a little onset, not much in English but there are so much information everywhere about the etiquettes of onset which I did not get...
Roadside Station Narai Kiso no Oohashi

3.5

57 Reviews

Transportation

Nagano Pref. Shiojirishi Narai 1346-3

This roadside station is on the Nakasendo Road in Narai, Shiojiri City. The arched hinoki cypress Kiso-no-Ohashi bridge spans the Narai River, and crossing from the Nakasendo Road side you'll find yourself at Mizube Park, which has toilets and an information area. There are no shops at this facility.

This bridge is so beautiful and in the night time it is illuminated which makes it very much photogenic.
Hakuba Lion Adventure

4.5

74 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Hokujou 5746-3

A company situated in Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi County, Nagano Prefecture which offers a variety of activity-oriented tours through which you can enjoy the great outdoors of the Shinshu area. Go rafting or canoeing down the rapids of the Sai River, canyoning in a mountain stream, or experience the Hida Mountains from 30 meters above the ground in a hot-air balloon. The company also offers a variety of winter tours, including skiboarding and snow rafting.

This was a great little tour/experience with a couple of really good guides. While it was explained it’s an “enter at your own risk” type of tour they provided a safety briefing for all comers. Well...
Roadside Station Kitashinshu Yamanouchi

4.0

56 Reviews

Transportation

Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunyamanouchimachi Sano 393-2

"A roadside station standing along National Route 292 in Sano, Yamanochi Town, Shimotakai County. The station sells original products like sabatake, a local dish consisting of bamboo shoots and mackerel stewed with miso; and ""Kakure Soba,"" a soba shochu made with select local ingredients. You can also buy local specialty products and farm-fresh produce here. In addition, the station's restaurant serves homemade soba noodles crafted with local buckwheat flour, ramen, and curry."

Stop over at this stop after visiting the snow monkey park and driving back to nagano. They sell cooked food here and theres a shopping area where one can find some local souvenirs. Theres one...
Togakushi-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Togakushi

Togakushi-jinja Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, Nagano City and consists of five shrines each named Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha and Hinomikosha. It is said that the temple’s origins lie in the Iwato legend of mythology, and has been worshiped by many people as a sacred place since ancient times. The avenue of 400-year-old cedar tree which cover the approach road to Okusha have a powerful lure and this area was also used as a shooting location by commercials. There are also points on the road between the shrines with steep drops, so it is recommended to wear clothes which are easy to walk in if you plan to walk around by foot.
Roadside Station Oasis Obuse

4.0

47 Reviews

Transportation

Nagano Pref. Kamitakaigunobusemachi Ojima 601

A roadside station situated long Prefectural Route 343 in Ojima, Obuse Town, Kamitakai County. The station sells Nagano specialty products like local liquors as well as sweets and kuri okowa chestnut rice made with renowned Obuse chestnuts. The station's restaurant serves kuri okowa and other dishes made with local ingredients. You can also enjoy soft serve ice cream and chestnut sweets. The station adjoins Obuse Park and a farmer's market.

車を停めて、二階の売店、食堂へは、エレベーターで上がれます。食堂で一服し、産直販売所で、林檎と葡萄（シャインマスカット）を買いました。シャインマスカットは市価より安く品質のよい物が買えました。すぐ横に公園があり、アスレチックもあり子供を遊ばせるのにももってこいで、小さい子供がいる人にはリーズナブルに一日ゆっくり遊べて、買い物もできて、よい所です。

Around Nagano City Kita-Shinano Eastern Shinshu Hakuba / Azumino Kisoji Around Suwa Southern Shinshu

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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.