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4 Must-See Sights in Nagano 1HakubaHakuba 2TogakushiTogakushi Great hiking and trekking opportunities, The place to go for scenic shrines, ninja fun, more than just world-class skiing and some of the best soba in Japan 44Must-seeMust-see SightsSights inin NaganoNagano 3KamikochiKamikochi 4NorikuraNorikura Hike along a crystal-clear river in this beloved Walls of snow, an easy 3000-meter-class gateway to the Japan Alps mountain, and stunning autumn colors L ocated in the very heart of Japan, Nagano prefecture contains a wealth of natural and cultural treasures you’ll want to Kanazawa experience for yourself. Nagano is blessed with breathtaking mountains, solemn forests, and crystal-clear rivers Togakushi fed by the snows that make it a paradise for skiers. Kanazawa 70 All year round, you can enjoy delicious min soba noodles and other regional Tokyo Kyoto 70 min Nagano delicacies. And fortunately for visitors Hakuba 30 min in any season, Nagano is within easy Nagoya Osaka 60 travelling distance of major hubs like min Karuizawa 50 70 min Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya. Shirakawa-go min Kamikochi Tokyo 105 min Matsumoto Direct Bus Year-round Seasonal No service Takayama 90 min Matsumoto Nagano Kamikochi Hakuba Tokyo Nagoya Norikura Osaka mid-Apr. mid-Jul. -Kyoto – mid-Nov. – late Mar. NAGANO PREFECTURE mid-Apr. Kiso Tokyo – mid-Nov. Shinkansen Narita mid-Dec. Airport * – early Mar. Train Nagoya / Osaka * Also from Haneda Airport Bus Hakuba Togakushi Hakuba 白馬白馬 戸隠 Though most famous for its winter ski With soba, shrines, and ninjas, Togakushi has resorts, the wonders of Hakuba can be plenty to offer young and old visitors alike. enjoyed year-round. This is a great place Togakushi soba noodles, one of Japan’s three to enjoy hiking, trekking, and other great soba dishes, can be enjoyed at a great activities in the majesty of nature. A many local restaurants, or you can try making combination of gondola and ropeway them yourself at the Soba Museum. Togakushi will take you halfway up Mt. Shrine is actually spread across three areas of Shiroumadake, where a deep-snow Togakushi, with a lower, middle, and upper shrine gorge retains snowfields year round—a area. The upper shrine or Okusha is particularly rarity among Japanese peaks. And you impressive, as it’s reached by a trek along a route can behold the towering Hakuba peaks lined with enormous cryptomeria trees. And fans reflected in the placid beauty of Happo of ninjas can learn more about them at the Pond after hiking through an area filled Togakure Ninja Museum or practice your ninja Happo Pond Avenue of Cedar Trees with wildflowers. moves at Kids’ Ninja Village. Happo Ski Resort Alpine Plants Tsugaike Highlands Togakushi Shrine Kid’s Ninja Village Togakushi Soba Kamikochi Norikura 上高地 乗鞍 Spanning the cold, crystal-clear waters of the Azusa River, Kappa Bridge is the scenic Home to the highest bus stop in Japan at 2,716 meters, Norikura boasts a symbol of Kamikochi. Part of a national park, the highland valley is protected for the 3,026-meter-tall mountain that’s easy to climb, making it a favorite hiking destination. In enjoyment of future generations, so no personal vehicles are allowed to enter. There are spring, you’ll want to pack some warm clothes to go view daunting 10-meter-high walls camping areas and hotels, both western-style and Japanese ryokan. Walk along trails Fall Leaves of snow along a road only open to buses, while fall brings spectacular colors that are where you’ll see wildflowers and local wildlife like monkeys, or hike to Mt. Yakedake, an some of the earliest to start in Japan, beginning with alpine plants in mid-September active volcano, in this beloved gateway to the 3000-meter-class mountains of the Japan and trickling down the mountain into October. Mt. Kengamine Alps. Dakesawa Wetland Azusa River and Japan Alps Norikura Echo Line Snow Walls ⒸSASAHARA Kamikochi’s Starry Night Passes 4-Day Alps WIDE Alps Crossing Ticket Togakushi Pass 2-Day Free Passport Valid for 4 days One way Free Passport ¥5,000 Valid for 5 days Free ride Choose one route from ¥2,600 ¥6,000 Free ride ¥10,290 Kamikochi, Norikura and Shin-Hotaka Available at Nagano Sta Tourist Info Center Available at Including round-trip ticket Nagano Bus Terminal 2-Day Plus One (3-Day) MatsumotoBus Terminal 2 3 4 AC for the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway Shinshimashima / Kamikochi Bus Terminal 2 3 4 Free ride Free Ride within Togakushi area Passport ¥7,000 ¥12,000 Takayama Bus Center 4 AC Togakushi Campsite Okusha Chusha Iizuna Shirakawa-go Shin-Hotaka Onsen/Ropeway Kamikochi 2-Day / 2-Day Plus One (3-Day) Takayama Hida Furukawa Matsumoto 4-Day Free ride Zenkoji Hirayu Onsen Shirahone Onsen Round trip Gero Onsen Norikura Alps Crossing Ticket Nagano Sta Suggested Itineraries Day 1 Tokyo ¥3,800 Matsumoto Matsumoto Castle ¥3,800 Day 2 Matsumoto Kamikochi hike along a crystal-clear river in a national park 2-Day Free Matsumoto Passport ¥6,000 Day 3 Matsumoto Norikura easy 3000-meter mountain hike ¥6,000 Matsumoto 1,300 scenic shrines, nature, Togakushi 2,600 Day 4 Matsumoto¥ Nagano Togakushi and ninja museums Pass ¥ Nagano ¥3,900 Day 5 Nagano ¥2,000 Hakuba watching wildflowers & placid beauty of a pond using ropeway ¥5,200 Tokyo ¥7,200 Total ¥20,900 Hotels Full-service hotel Business hotel Full-service hotel Best full-service hotel in Matsumoto Budget-friendly Unbeatable location Hotel Buena Vista Ace inn Matsumoto Alpico Plaza Hotel 7-min walk from JR Matsumoto Sta. FREE 1-min walk from JR Matsumoto Sta. 2-min walk from JR Matsumoto Sta. Hotel Buena Vista is the largest hotel in down- This hotel for the businessperson or casual The latest Alpico Group hotel, it opened in town Matsumoto.Of the 190 rooms, there are traveler has 158 rooms. It provides easy access November of 2017. A 2-minute walk from Matsu- 36 dierent styles.All of the standard rooms to any destination, and the hotel provides a moto Station and situated next to Matsumoto were renovated in 2017. The hotel is also a free breakfast before you depart. Coin laundry Bus Terminal, it is in a prime location and very landmark hotel in Matsumoto with its four is also available. easy to access. They have 160 rooms and an Free Wi-FI available in all hotels dierent types of restaurants (Japanese, all-day-dining restaurant. They provide a Chinese, French and Buet). comfortable stay and also oer rental bicycles. Access（ FREE Free shuttle bus） Japanese-style inn (ryokan) Mountain resort hotel Japanese-style inn (ryokan) Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel Hotel Shoho Hotel Alpico Buena Vista Plaza Hotel Ace inn Matsumoto Suhaku NAGANO Superb service and magnificent views Quiet and relaxing atmosphere Highest-rated ryokan in the Suwa area COMPLIMENTARY Hotel Shoho Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel Suhaku shuttle bus service and use of Hotel Shoho’s onsen baths 15-min drive from JR Matsumoto Sta. FREE 10-min walk from Teikoku hotel bus stop 10-min walk from JR Kamisuwa Sta. Only for guests staying at The largest hot spring in Nagano oers Located within the Japan Alps mountain The name “Sosen No Yado Suhaku” comes from Hotel Buena Vista/Alpico Plaza Hotel/ comfort and relaxation for all of the guests resort, Kamikochi.Kamikochi oers some of the unique colors of the hot spring's waters: Ace inn Matsumoto FREE ENTRY! through ryokan-style service provided by the Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. Akano Izumi (red hot spring) and Shirono Izumi excellent young sta. A delightful kaiseki Lemeiesta Hotel presents you with a luxurious (white hot spring). The hotel is located just beside dinner will also add to the enjoyment of your stay with Kamikochi-style French cuisine, a Lake Suwa where guests can enjoy the magnifi- BOOK ONLINE stay. private hot spring bath in your room, and cent view of the lake from the hotel's outdoor hot excellent service. spring. The entire building is barrier-free, and a at or private family hot spring is available as well. Highland Express /alpicogroup.en @alpicogroup http://www.alpico.co.jp/en/ Highland Express Data as of 2019 Oct..
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