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Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, bless the region with an ideal climate for growing fruit. As such, Nagano produces some of Japan’s best fruit; most...Ryuoo Sora Terrace & Skyland Express Ropeway
Servicing Ryuoo Ski Park in winter - the largest ski resort in Kita-Shiga Kogen - the Skyland Express Ropeway operates for most of the year including from May until November. The upper station is loc...Madarao Area
Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen, Madarao Mountain Resort somewhat lies in the shadow of its better known and larger neighbour but for those that make it there, Madarao o...Iiyama Station Area
A convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Nagano, Iiyama is a quiet rural town most often used as a transit point for visitors heading to nearby Madarao...Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station
Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visitors to the region is sampling the delicious fruit while it's in season. Shiozaki Farm has been producing some the reg...Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside and mountain scenery at Iiyama's Nanohana (canola) Flower Festival.Musical performances of the traditional song "Oborozukiyo"...Mizubasho Festival At MT Ryuoo
Take a ride on one of the world's biggest gondolas to the top of Mt. Ryuoo. The Skyland Express Vessel holds an incredible 166 people. At the summit (1,930m) enjoy panoramic views and a marshland cove...Kita-Shiga Kogen Area
Located between 25 to 30-minutes drive from Yudanaka Station, Kita-Shiga Kogen is home to multiple small ski resorts including Ryuoo Ski Park. The resort is dominated by the main ‘Skyland Express’ Ro...
