The Sake Breweries of the Higashi Nakasendo

The Higashi Nakasendo runs from the highlands of Tateshina to Karuizawa, passing rural towns and ancient sake breweries at the foot of Mt. Asama.

Make a Knife at a Japanese Blacksmith

Learn from hundreds of years of smithing tradition and forge your very own Japanese knife.

A Visit to Masumi's Sake Brewery

Visit one of Nagano's most well-known sake brewers and see how they make this traditional beverage first-hand.

Three-Day Trip in Matsumoto

To get the most out of your stay in Matsumoto, we’ve put together a three-day trip to one of Nagano’s most cultured and happening cities.