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Nature Spots in Kisoji Area

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  • Nezame no Toko
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    Nami Prefecture Kiso County Kamimatsu Town sleeping sensation
    This government-designated scenic spot is located along the Nakasendo route between Agematsu and Suhara. It contains rare terrain formations such as cubic joints and potholes. The strong current of the Kiso River has carved several unique rock formations, and the sight of its enchanting emerald hue is one worth beholding. This place appears in the legend of Urashima Taro as well, and it is said the name is taken from the scene when Urashima Taro returned from the dragon palace and opened the treasure casket.
    Nezame no Toko image
  • Takabocchi Highlands
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    Nagano Pref. Shiojirishi Kataoka
    A highland situated along the Takabocchi Skyline road in Kataoka, Shiojiri City. Sprawling at the foot of 1,665-meter-tall Mt. Takabocchi, the highland is a renowned picturesque destination and offers a 360 panoramic view of the area, including Lake Suwa, Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, and the Akaishi Mountains.
    Takabocchi Highlands image
  • Atera Gorge
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunokuwamura Nojiri (Arenda National Forest)
    The Atera River is a distributary of the Kiso River. The area from the water source to where it meets the Kiso River is the “Atera Gorge.” Due to the beautiful color of the clear stream sparkling emerald green, it is also called “Atera Blue.” It is especially recommended in the autumn season for the colors of the leaves.
    Atera Gorge image
  • Kaida Highlands
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunkisomachi Kaidakougensuekawa
    A highland sprawling at the foot of Mt. Mitake along the Nakasendo Highway in Kaidakogen Suekawa, Kiso Town, Kiso County. A naturally lush and beautiful area with a picturesque view of Mt. Mitake, even in summer the average temperature is around 18°C and the area is a great place to enjoy the outdoors while escaping the heat of lower lying areas. A variety of activity facilities are located in the area, including Kisouma no Sato, a horse ranch which raises native Kiso horses; museums; and local culture centers, in addition to restaurants, hot spring inns, and bed and breakfasts.
    Kaida Highlands image
  • Senjojiki Cirque
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Komagane-shi Akaho
    Senjojiki Cirque image
  • Mt. Kisokoma
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    Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    A mountain which is part of the Kiso Mountains, also known as the Central Alps. 2,956 meters high, the mountain is the highest peak in the range. An area of bowl shaped terrain called the Senjojiki Cirque formed by ice age glacial erosion and located 2,600 meters up the mountain is the starting point for various climbing courses leading up Mt. Kisokoma and to surrounding mountains.
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  • Onoshima Falls
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    Nagano Kiso-gun Kisomachi
    The waterfall is located in Nishino, Kaida Kogen, Kiso-cho, Kiso-gun, and has a drop of 30 m. The water temperature is kept low throughout the year because it is fed by melted snow water from Ontake.

    滝高30メートルでしぶきの激しい滝です。 雪解けの水のため夏でも水温が冷たく、修行の滝として使われていたそうです。 駐車場から300メートルで遊歩道を下っていくと滝壺につきます。 滝壺エリアは下流の景色も楽しめます。対岸にも展望エリアがあるようでした。

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  • Nogaike Pond
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    Nagano Pref. Kaminagunmiyadamura
    This pond on Mt. Kisokoma is a tarn that was carved out by glacial activity along with the surrounding landscape. The scenery reflects beautifully in the surface of the water. To reach Nogaike Pond, you take the Komagatake Ropeway to Senjojiki Station. From there it's a long hike on a mountain trail. Most of it is rugged and there are places where you need to use the attached ropes to climb over bare rock.
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  • Mt. Ontake
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunoutakimura Kiso Town
    Mt. Ontake, which is located on the boundary of Nagano Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture, is the second highest volcano in Japan after Mt. Fuji, rising to a height of 3,067 meters. Since ancient times, Mt. Ontake was renowned as a sacred mountain, and attracted practitioners of Shugendo (a form of mountain asceticism that combines elements of Shintoism and Buddhism); it is still an object of veneration to this day. Visitors can travel up to the Seventh Station via the Ontake Ropeway; from there, it takes around one hour to walk to the Eighth Station, which is a marvelous place for viewing the autumn foliage (the autumn foliage is at its best from late September through to early October). In summer, from late June through into July, there are many beautiful alpine plants to be seen on the mountain slopes. The restrictions on entering areas near the summit of the volcano are gradually being relaxed, and safety measures have been strengthened, with the establishment of new shelters, etc.
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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.
    Magome Pass image
  • 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
    Travel / Tourism
    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.
    Lake Midori image
  • Shin Falls
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    Nagano Kiso-gun Otakimura
    "Ontake, located near the third station of Mt. Ontake in Ontaki-mura, Kiso-gun, is a waterfall where Shintaki Fudo Myoo and the eight great dragon kings are enshrined, and has long been worshipped as a waterfall where ascetic ascenders purify themselves by waterfall worship, along with Kiyotaki, also at the third station. This is one of the properties of the Japan Heritage Site ""Kiso Road is All in the Mountains - Protect the Mountains and Live in the Mountains."
    Shin Falls image
  • Ono Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kiso-gun Agematsumachi
    "This waterfall is located along Route 19 in Ono, Uematsu-cho, Kiso-gun, and has long been known as a famous place along the Nakasendo Road, and is depicted in the ukiyoe ""Nakasendo 69 Stages"" by Keisai Eisen and Utagawa Hiroshige, and is one of the ""Eight Views of Kiso."
    Ono Falls image
  • Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls (Male & Female Waterfalls)
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kiso-gun Nagisomachi Azuma
    "Located in Agatsuma, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, this waterfall has two adjacent waterfalls, Otoko-taki and Onna-taki, and is well known as the setting for the romance between the hero, Musashi Miyamoto, and his lover, Odori, in the novel ""Musashi Miyamoto"" by Eiji Yoshikawa."
    Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls (Male & Female Waterfalls) image
  • Komorebi Falls & Fueki Falls
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    Nagano Kiso-gun Kisomachi Mitake
    Komorebi Falls and Fueki Falls are located along a 40-minute round-trip hiking course in the Aburagi Forest, a virgin forest near the fourth station of Mt.
    Komorebi Falls & Fueki Falls image
  • Tomoebuchi (Tomoegafuchi)
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kiso-gun Kisomachi Hiyoshi
    The Kiso River swirls in the shape of Tomoe, and there are also legends about Tomoe Gozen.
  • Torii Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kiso-gun Shiojiri-shi
    Located at an elevation of 1,197 m between Yabuhara, Kiso-mura, Kiso County, and Narai, Shiojiri City, in Nagano Prefecture, this mountain pass was once known as a difficult point along the Nakasendo Highway, and was often the scene of battles in the Middle Ages, as it bordered Shinano and Mino. Today, the area is popular as a historical spot and as a hiking course where visitors can enjoy nature, including a group of horse chestnut trees.
    Torii Pass image
  • Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Prefecture Kiso-gun Kamimatsu-cho Akasawa Ogawa entered the forest
    Known as the birthplace of forest bathing, Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest is a natural coniferous forest of Kiso Hinoki (Japanese cypress trees) of over 300 years old. It has been selected as one of the three most beautiful forests in Japan and one of the Ministry of the Environment's 100 best aromatic landscapes. The forest is home to walking trails, places to stay, workshops, and restaurants, etc. Many people come here to forest bath so they can relax and de-stress.
    Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest image
  • Kakizore Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Kisogunnagisomachi Yomikaki
    A gorge situated on the Kakizore River, a tributary of the Kiso River. Of the gorges along the Kisoji road (part of the Nakasendo), this one is renowned for being particularly gorgeous. Head upstream from the Koiji no Tsuribashi rope bridge and you can enjoy around eight kilometers of beautiful waterfalls, emerald green pools, and translucent stream. The gorge is also famous for its azaleas and rhododendrons in late May, and colorful foliage in the fall.
    Kakizore Gorge 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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