Things to Do

Nagano Nature Spots

Kamikochi

Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery attracts 1.2 million people annually.

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• 18 Sep 2022

  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Lake Suwa

The largest lake in Shinshu with a perimeter of about 16 km.

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Kumoba Pond

The beautiful mirrored water reflects the fresh greenery in summer and the autumn leaves, making it a must-see.

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Chobo no Sato (Scenic Village)

Sprawling views of the Northern Alps extending from north to south!

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• 31 May 2023

  A 2-Day, Full-Sensory Cycling Course through the Great Outdoors with Glittering Views of the Sea of Japan

  Get in gear for a scenic, cycling adventure around the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, a destination hugged by ocean and mountain landscapes, set against the Sea of Japan. Your trip will span two days, zipping across the well-maintained Kubiki Cycling Road and the Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Course. For those looking for unforgettably dynamic mountain views, there's even a “mountainside route” that tracks down from Shinano Omachi Station with plenty of rich mountain views. Let's embark on a scenic cycling journey where you can feel the nature of the Sea of Japan at your fingertips!

Nishina Three Lakes

Three lakes, each with its own charm, fun, and perks.

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Myojin Pond

A power spot within the sacred grounds of Hotaka Shrine, offering stunning scenery that is a must-see.

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Hakuba Happo One

The mountain, also the site of the Olympics once, where many activities can be experienced throughout the year.

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Mishaka Pond

This pond is famous as a painting by Kaii Higashiyama, Japanese Nihonga style painter, and shows beautiful seasonal scenes on the surface of the mirror-like water.

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Taisho Pond

This pond’s clear blue-green water beautifully reflects the mountain range of Kamikochi.

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Terraced paddy field “Tanada” in Inakura

It is a beautiful spot with a spectacular view that was selected as one of the “100 Terraced Rice Fields of Japan,” which preserves the ancient landscape of a farming village to this day.

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Daio Wasabi Farm

Surrounded by the rich nature of Azumino, Japan’s biggest Wasabi farm is where melted snow is gushing from the northern Alps.

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Senjojiki Cirque

The location is close to the ridgeline of the Central Alps, the bowl-shaped terrain created by glaciers is a treasure trove of alpine flora.

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Shiraito Falls (Nagano Prefecture)

Beautiful waterfall with stunning natural art of countless white threads streaming down, surrounded by negative ions.

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Shimoguri no Sato

A must-see secluded village with a spectacular view. Selected as one of the 100 best villages in Japan, the true old Japan remains at this mountain village.

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Venus Line

Nikko Kisuge (Nikko day lily) is in full bloom from early July to early August on The panoramic road on the plateau.

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