Nagano
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
"Kurobe Dam" with the largest scale and powerful in Japan. The amount of water flowing from the tourist water discharge is more than 10 tons per second, and it can be rainbow-covered. In addition, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a mountain sightseeing route where mountains of 3000m level are connected. It is also recommended to enjoy magnificent nature and superb views while connecting various vehicles.
- [1 hour by car to Omachi City "Ogizawa Station"]
- Alpen-route official site
- Kurobe-dam official sit
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle, the beginning of the “Fukashi Castle” built during the Warring States period, is Japan's oldest five-fold floor castle. You can enjoy the scenery of each season, such as spring cherry blossoms, summer fresh green, autumn leaves, and snow covered northern Alps in winter. The upside-down tower reflecting on the water is also a beautiful sight.
- [1 hour 30 minutes by car]
- Matsumoto castle official site
Zenkoji Temple
Zenko-ji, a temple representing Japan with a history of about 1400 years. The main hall where the main shrine is located is designated as a national treasure, and you can also go on a "Okaidan-meguri" to explore the dark corridor inside the platform of the inside party. It is a non-denominational temple, and since ancient times it has been visited by many visitors from home and abroad as a "place to visit once in a lifetime."
- [About 1 hour by car]
- Zenkoji official site
Togakushi
Togakushi Shrine consisting of Osha, Chusha, Takakosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinoikokosha. It is a shrine that marks the history of 2000, and is also known as Japan's leading power spot. Okusha has a cedar lined tree over 400 years old that spans about 500 meters, and its sights are mysterious and spectacular. Soba noodle is recommended for lunch when visiting Togakushi.
- [About 1 hour 15 minutes by car]
- Togakushi-jinja official site
Kids’ Ninja Village
An amusement park with a theme of ninjas at 1200 meters above sea level, Togakushi. There are lots of facilities that you can enjoy as a ninja from children to adults. There are more than 20 full-fledged athletics, and there is also a shuriken toss and a house full of tricks, which can be enjoyed a full day.
- [About 1 hour 15 minutes by car]
- Ninjamura official site