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Traveling around the country: Nagano Prefecture

Starting from Osaka,
Walking Travel × An experience where you can enjoy the original scenery of Japan

Take the Shinkansen to Nagoya Station and drive along the medieval highway for 2 hours. Tsumago-juku is a post town where the traditional medieval townscape, listed in the Michelin Green Guide, is beautifully preserved. It serves as the gateway to Nagano, where the initial scenery of Japan spreads, and is particularly magnificent in Summer. In addition, experience the "Hirugami Onsen Town" set deep in the mountains, the "Tenryuko Gorge Line Down Cruise" as it descends through one of Japan's leading valleys, and the "Senjojiki Glacial Landform" a walking path in the sky that extends in the Japanese Alps at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Why don't you immerse yourself in the ancient culture, natural beauty and abudant summer activities that Nagano offers.

Take the Shinkansen to Nagoya Station and drive along the medieval highway for 2 hours. Tsumago-juku is a post town where the traditional medieval townscape, listed in the Michelin Green Guide, is beautifully preserved. It serves as the gateway to Nagano, where the initial scenery of Japan spreads, and is particularly magnificent in Summer. In addition, experience the "Hirugami Onsen Town" set deep in the mountains, the "Tenryuko Gorge Line Down Cruise" as it descends through one of Japan's leading valleys, and the "Senjojiki Glacial Landform" a walking path in the sky that extends in the Japanese Alps at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Why don't you immerse yourself in the ancient culture, natural beauty and abudant summer activities that Nagano offers.

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Tsumago-juku walk

Take a walk in Tsumago-juku surrounded by the morning air. If you arrive late the day before, we recommend sightseeing in this Taimig.

Tsumago-juku walk
Tsumago-juku walk
Tsumago-juku walk

37 minutes by car

Stay at Hirugami Onsen

A hot spring area in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture. Known for its highly alkaline waters, earning the reputation as one of Japan's top "Bijin no Yu" (Beauty Hot Springs). With its vast size, it’s perfect for a relaxing stroll.

Stay at Hirugami Onsen
Stay at Hirugami Onsen
Stay at Hirugami Onsen

At Hirugami Onsen Spots to enjoy♪

  • Hoshizora Shokudo

    Hoshizora Shokudo

    Travelers gather at Hoshizora Shokudo to relax, share their adventures, and reflect on their journey under the starlit sky.

    Spot information
  • Sekitaitei Ishida

    Sekitaitei Ishida

    A hidden retreat nestled in the foothills, where you can experience the ultimate slow-life getaway.

    Spot information

1minutes by car

Achi Village: Night tour of the sky

Ride a gondola admiring the starry sky or gaze at the universe from atop the mountain where city lights do not reach. The installed lights will be turned off all at once, enabling an magnificent view. There are also talks by the guide and events that can be enjoyed even in the rain.

Achi Village: Night tour of the sky
Achi Village: Night tour of the sky
Achi Village: Night tour of the sky
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