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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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Part of the larger Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, Togakushi lies just outside central Nagano City and is an area blessed with fantastic hiking and walking trails. The area has long been cons...