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  • May 2, 2019

    Lake Aoki

    Located 12km directly south of the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Lake Aoki is best known for its azure waters and ever-changing seasonal beauty throughout the year. From the cherry blossoms of spring, t...
  • July 20, 2018

    The Waterfalls Of Matsukawa Valley

    Known for its natural beauty, the mountains and steep ravines of Matsukawa Valley are dissected by rivers and streams that lead to several famous waterfalls. Most notably, the Kaminaridaki, Shichimi...
  • October 17, 2016

    Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs

    Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many 'onsen' (natural hot springs), known for their therapeutic properties set within the rural and alpine beauty of the region. Approximately 30 minutes by bus from S...
  • July 24, 2018

    Autumn Leaves of Matsukawa Valley

    Known as 'koyo' in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano are an attraction to themselves and there is no better place to view them than the forests and mountains of Matsukawa Valley.As the ...
  • August 13, 2018

    Chokoku-ji Temple

    Chokoku-ji Temple is located away from the main area of attractions in Matsushiro but for those curious about Japanese temples, Chokoku-ji might be of interest. The main temple is quite distinctive, ...
  • August 12, 2018

    Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji Temple

    A small and curious temple, Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji won’t hold your attention for long but is worth entering when passing-by, enroute and between the other attractions of  Matsushiro. Extensive...
  • August 9, 2018

    Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shrine

    Tucked-away behind residential buildings, the Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shrine is, in itself, not going to capture anyone’s attention for long. But for visitors passing by, enroute to the Yamadera Jyosan ...
  • August 15, 2018

    Zozan Imperial Wartime Tunnels

    Officially known as the 'Matsushiro Daihonei' or  ‘Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters’, the Zozan Tunnels are a series of extensive subterranean passageways, bunkers and living areas e...
  • July 23, 2018

    Togakushi ‘Okusha’ (Upper Shrine)

    The most important of the five shrines making-up the Togakushi Shrine complex, the 'Okusha' or 'Upper Shrine' is accessed via a 2km trail through the forest. Along the way, visitors pass through the ...