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Ashikuraji – On the Spiritual Road to Mt. Tateyama
One of the most visited sites in all of Toyama is the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route. The stunning mountain landscapes of the Hida Mountains are as beautiful as they are sacred. Mt. Tateyama is one of ...Amaharashi Coast
The Bay of Toyama stretches 147 kilometers across Toyama prefecture, which beautiful views of the mountains no matter where you are. In the western part of the prefecture, in the city of Takaoka is p...Inami – Woodcarving Town
A small town nestled up next to the mountains, Inami punches far above its weight. This town is famous for being the center of traditional woodcarving in Japan. There are over 100 workshops throughou...The Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe
Rising over 3000 meters above sea level, Mt Tate is one of Japan’s highest mountains. One of several peaks in the North Japan Alps that reaches that height, the dramatic alpine landscape is subject t...Best Places to Stay in Omachi
Omachi offers travelers a good range of accommodation options including Western-style hotels and Japanese-style ryokan lodgings. The proximity the majestic beauty of the Kurobe-Tateyama Alpine Ro...The Northern Alps Art Festival
The Northern Alps International Art Festival is the largest international art festival in Nagano Prefecture, held once every three years in Omachi City. Artists from Japan and abroad gather in Omachi...Water Activities at Three Lakes of Nishina
Located 13 kilometers directly north of Shinano-Omachi Station, the Three Nishina Lakes of Aoki, Nakatsuna, and Kizaki are best known for its azure waters and the lake activities that can be done the...How to Get to and Around Omachi
As the gateway to the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route of Chubu Sangaku National Park, along with many other great attractions, Omachi is a city that a great many people have passed through in...
