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Matsumoto Northern Alps Area

Pastoral Azumino, where wasabi is grown in the clear runoff from the grand Northern Alps. Omachi, the gateway to mountain climbing and the Kurobe Alpen Route as well as world-famous Hakuba ski resort. Matsumoto, a classic castle town with springwater welling up throughout. Kamikochi, with its breathtaking views of the Alps and popular trekking courses. Central Nagano has all of this and more. It is a hub location within the prefecture and there is convenient access to Shinjuku as well.

Sightseeing

Utsukushi-ga-hara Highlands

(Matsumoto City)

Utsukushi-ga-hara is a 2000-meter tall plateau located roughly between Matsumoto and Ueda. The name means...»

Kamikochi

(Matsumoto City)

Kamikochi is the crown jewel of the Japanese Alps. The scenic area is a basin at 1500 meters elevation....»

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

(Omachi City)

The Alpine Route is a spectacular scenic passage over the Japanese Alps connecting Nagano Prefecture’s...»

Daio Wasabi Farm (Clear Bottom Boat Tours)

(Azumino City)

Wasabi can only be grown in the purest, cleanest water, and Azumino is blessed with sparkling clean spring...»

Olympic Venues

(Hakuba Village)

Nagano welcomed the world when it hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. In Hakuba, the Olympic...»

Matsumoto Castle

(Matsumoto City)

Matsumoto's namesake castle is the oldest existing castle in Japan and is recognized as a National...»

Outdoor Activities

Hakuba Ski Area

(Hakuba Village)

Set at the base of the Northern Alps, Hakuba Village features 7 world class ski areas and is considered a...»

Onsens

Shirahone Onsen

(Matsumoto City)

Shirahone is a small remote onsen village clustered in the valley of the Yugawa River. Long revered for...»

Norikura Highland Onsen

(Matsumoto City)

Norikura Kogen Onsen's hot spring source is halfway up Norikuradake Mountain. Its milky white...»

Culture Art

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

(Matsumoto City)

Opened in April, 2002, the Matsumoto City Museum of Art’s four fundamental themes are Appreciation,...»

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