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Running from Matsumoto Station to Minami-Otari Station, the Oito Line covers approximately 70km including Hokata Station in Azumino and Hakuba Station, one of the main transport hubs when accessi...

Located around 10km from Matsumoto City, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) – or simply, Matsumoto Airport – handles domestic flights to popular destinations including Fukuoka in Kyushu, Sapporo in ...

Matsumoto Station is a small station connecting the city to nearby destinations including Nagano City, Nagoya, and Tokyo via Shinjuku Station. On this page you will find the following information...

Hotaka Station is a small but very convenient access point for travellers moving to and from Azumino. The station is serviced one line – the Oito Line – running from nearby Matsumoto Station, aro...

The Kamikochi Bus Terminal is the primary access point in the valley. As such, all public bus services run to and from the terminal and almost all visitors will pass through it at some point. On ...

The Azuimno O-Fune Matsuri or ‘Ship Festival’ is a raucous and fun local event taking place over two day, from September 26th to 27th each year. Celebrating the founding-legends of Azumino itself, th...

Taking place on August 14th each year, the Azumino Fireworks Festival lays claim to being the third largest display in Nagano Prefecture. Set against the faint silhouette of the North Alps, around 12...

Held every year in the early cold of winter, the Azumino Kamikari is held at the beautiful Hotaka Shrine. Over two thousand bamboo lanterns light up the shrine and surround precinct, mimicking the sa...

PLEASE NOTE – this tour will operate as a private tour in season 2023. Should you wish to book, please contact us via the ‘REQUEST A QUOTE’ button and we’ll get back to you asap. If you are look...