Nature Spots in Around Nagano City Area

  • Daiza Hoshi Pond
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Ageya 2471-1526
    One of the Iizuna Highland's main sightseeing spots, not far from Zenkoji Temple. A legend says the pond came about when water accumulated in the footprint of a mythical giant known as Daidarabocchi. Located at the edge of the highland, there are many restaurants, convenience stores, and farm stands in the vicinity. Other facilities dotting the area include a campground, athletic field, and a boat launch. It gets busy with families on holidays and is great for picnics or a walk. There's a path around it you can complete in 20 minutes.
  • Mt. Iizuna
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Kamiminochi-gun Iizunamachi
    This 1,917-meter-high mountain, located near the border between Nagano City, Shinano Town, Mure Village, and Togakushi Village, is one of the Hokushin Gozan, a group of 2,000-meter-high mountains that rise near the border between northern Shinshu and Niigata prefectures. Iizuna Plateau and Togakushi Plateau are located at the foot of the mountains, and in addition to mountain climbing, many people enjoy skiing in winter.
  • Okususobana Valley
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Kinasa
    The valley of the Susohana River originates from the marshland of Okusosohana Nature Park, famous for its skunk cabbages, and is known for the beauty of the valley with its towering rocks, large rock walls, waterfalls, and rapids.
  • Kagami Pond
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    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Togakushi
    A pond located on the Togakushi Highland which reflects the Togakushi Mountain Range like a mirror. The pure waters of the pond reflect the seasonal beauty of the area; the autumn foliage in fall is particularly beautiful. A hiking trail lets you walk around the area while enjoying the fantastic scenery.
  • Okususobana Nature Garden
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    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Kinasa
    This nature garden is located in Nagano City. It is known as a famous spot for experiencing nature where you can see beech virgin forests and colonies of skunk cabbage at the headwaters of the Susobana River. There is a promenade in the park where you can enjoy a two to four-hour stroll. The park is open from April until around October and is closed in the winter.
  • Togakushi Kogen
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Togakushi
  • Sanbonsugi (Togakushi Jinja)
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Togakushi 3506
  • Iizuna Kogen
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Tomita Hoka
  • Obora Takanbaru
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    Nagano Kamiminochi-gun Ogawamura Inaoka
  • Mt.Asahi
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    Nagano Nagano-shi
  • Tsuma Meyama
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Matsushiromachi Iwano
  • Mt.Hijiri
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    Nagano
  • Mt.Kamuriki (Mt.Obasute)
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    Nagano
  • Mt.Mushikura
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    Nagano
  • Mt.Togakushi
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    Nagano
  • Mt.Takatsuma
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    Nagano
  • Iwai Do Valley
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Nakajo Kusagano
  • Kumeji Valley
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Shinkomachi Yoshiwara
  • Susobana Valley
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Togakushi Soyama
  • Kotorigaike Pond
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    Nagano Nagano-shi Togakushi

Nagano Areas

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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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