Torii Pass

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.