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Focusing mainly on Prefecture Regional Map , where the were held, is located in the center of . It is connected to in the southeast, in the southwest, and also to and . To the northeast you can get to , and to the northwest, you can get to and . It is extremely convenient to get to any major region of Japan by railroad, or highway bus. From here, you can visit all of the major sightseeing area, and enjoy your visit to Japan.

Getting to Nagano

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Osaka Haneda(Tokyo ダ(Kansai International International Airport) Airport) Nagoya Snow Monkey (Chubu Centrair The wild monkeys who seem to International Airport) enjoy bathing in the hot springs during the snowy season are enormously popular. Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture

Kenrokuen This Japanese-style garden is Sado ga shima Niigata (Niigata Airport) a representative example of Nikko the Period, with its beauty Niigata This dazzling shrine enshrines and grandeur. It is considered , the first one of the three best gardens Hokuriku Shogun who began the Edo in Japan. Kanazawa City, Expressway Shogunate. It is a national Photo provided by JR Shin-etsu Line treasure and a World Cultural Kanazawa City. Heritage site. Nikko City, ／ Naoetsu ・ー JR Iiyama Itoigawa Line Joetsu myoko IIYAMA JR M-WAVE Photo provided by Oito Line M-WAVE brought a lot of Shirakawa-mura, . HAKUBA Yudanaka excitement to Japan during the Toyono Toyama 1998 Winter Shirakawago Hokuriku Tateyama Roofs referred to as gassho-zukuri Expressway Kurobe in Nagano as the venue for the (steep, thatched roofs) have a distinctive Alpine Route NAGANO speed skating events. Ishikawa Nagano Olympic Museum is the shape that was born from the wisdom (Komatsu Nagano IC memorial corner for introducing of the villagers who lived in among Airport) - nature. It is a World Cultural Heritage Toyama Omachi Joshinetsu Expressway all of the memorial days. site. Shirakawa Village, (Toyama Kitokito The actual equipment used in Airport) the games can be found here. Kanazawa Ueda JR Shinonoi Nagano Line Expressway KARUIZAWA JR Tohoku Takayama JR JR Hokuriku Line MATSUMOTO Shinkansen Limited Express () （ THUNDER BIRD） Okaya Narai-juku Chino Hokuriku Higashi-Kanto Narai Shinkansen Expressway “Series E7” Omiya kiso- Kyoto Limited Express Kanetsu Expressway Numerous temples, shrines, and other sites Super Tokai-Hokuriku Tumago- that are representative of Japan still remain Expressway juku Chuo Expressway Shinjuku Narita in the former capital of Kyoto. It is popular (Narita worldwide as a city where visitors can International Tokyo Airport) get the greatest feel for the traditions of Iida Kawaguchiko Otsuki JR Chuo Line Japan. Visitors might even be able to catch Chuo Tokyo 一a glimpse of a maiko (apprentice ). Expressway Fujikyuko Line Features World Cultural Heritage sites. Disney Resort® Haneda (Tokyo International JR Tokaido Airport) JR Chuo Shinkansen Line JR Iida Meishin Nagoya Line Expressway Kyoto

LEGOLAND® Japan Nagoya Shin-Osaka (Chubu Centrair This is the oldest castle of the International Airport) five structure castle towers, and UNIVERSAL was built during the Warring States Period. Its black and white Osaka STUDIOS colors look magnificent against (Kansai TM International JAPAN the mountains of the Japanese Airport) Alps, and it is a national treasure. Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture

Shinkansen Tumago-juku -- Osaka This townscape that deeply Shinkansen Featuring noteworthy sites like retains the feel of an old Edo Mt.Fuji -- Osaka Castle and UNIVERSAL style posting station has been This volcano has a beautiful JR Line STUDIOS JAPANTM, the city of selected as a Nationally-selected shape and is symbolic of the -- Osaka is also famous for its food Preservation Districts for Groups Japanese nation. The surrounding II lI ll l I I I lll Il I Other Railroad culture. Here visitors can enjoy a of Historic Buildings. area contains numerous leisure Express Highway unique culture that is distinctive Long a bustling strategic stop for facilities, and it is enormously Bus from that found in Tokyo. traffic where the Nakayama road popular worldwide. It is a World and Ina road intersect. Cultural Heritage site. ＝一Bus ※All photos are images. ※The information in this pamphlet is current as of February 2019. ≫ JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation NAGANO AREA Railroad Express Highway Bus/Express Bus 23 min Toyama Niigata Karuizawa Joshinetsu Expressway 85 min Osaka Tokyo Hakuba Limited Express Nozawa- Nagano THUNDER BIRD 66 min 126 min 22 min Omachi,Ogizawa Nagano Kanazawa Shigakogen Kyoto Shin-Osaka Kamikochi 50min 123min 35min 13 min Joshinetsu,Kanetsu Expressway Matsumoto Nagoya Chuo Expressway Tokyo(Shinjuku,Ikebukuro) ※The indicated times show the shortest possible times. Nagoya Meishin Tokyo Disney Resort Expressway ® Osaka Kyoto Narita international Airport ● Sightseeing guide

Sakurazutsumi along the Chikumagawa Snow Monkey Park Fruit (Suzaka) River embankment () Since its grand opening in 1964, this has been a very popular [Shinshu Fruit Paradise] Shinshu Suzaka, a town fragrant 600 Yaezakura "Ichiyo" trees have been planted destination to come and observe up close the interesting with history and nature is Shinshu’s oldest fruit production along 4 km at a place called Sakurazutsumi along the behavior of native Japanese monkeys. In 1970, the American area. Here, you can enjoy the most delicious grapes in Chikumagawa River near Obuse bridge. This type of magazine called LIFE reported on these monkeys who love to season, and pick your own apples. cherry tree, Yaezakura, blooms later. They are in full use the natural hot springs to bathe, making it famous around Nagano Railway Taxi bloom around the golden week holiday period every year. the world. Recently, the number of foreign visitors is increasing. |l | l| l| l l |l l | | l| Suzaka Station Each Farm Approx. 21 minutes Nagano Railway Nagaden Bus Nagano Obuse On foot Chikumagawa Nagano Station Snow Monkey Park -...... -...... Approx. 47 minutes Station Approx. 29 minutes Station Approx. 25 minutes River embankment

Photo provided by Kanazawa City. Hakuba Kenrokuen (Kanazawa) Shirakawa-go The common attractions to ski resorts in the Hakuba area Kenrokuen has been designated as a special scenic spot of World Heritage Sites, the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and are the quantity and quality of the snow. Once you’ve had Japan, located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With Gokayama, are a very popular place to visit in Shirakawa-go. This the chance to ski on the powder snow here, you’ll want to a size of approximately 11.7 hectares, this can be counted is a must-see sightseeing spot. Here, you can see many traditional, come back to Hakuba again, and again. as one of Japan’s three great gardens, along with Korakuen A-frame homes that will give you a sense of being close to Japanese in City, and Kairakuen in Mito City. history. This is particularly magical in the snowy, winter months. Nagano Alpico bus Hakuba Village bus or taxi Each Ski JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Taxi Nohi Bus Approx. 1 hour and Station Resort Nagano Kanazawa Kenrokuen Nagano JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa Shirakawa-go Line 10 minutes Station Approx. 66 minutes Station Approx. 10 minutes Shirakawa-go - - - l Station Approx. 66 minutes Station (Some require reservations: -- Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes) HOTEL INFORMATION

HOTEL 111111111111 111111111111 ~—J長R-EAST~OLITAN NAGANOAVENUE TEL ： +81-26-291-7000 TEL ： +81-26-223-1123 一URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5123027/ 一URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5123022/ 一 llot el ~o~usai rl 一EI ...... 長野東急REI ホテル TEL ： +81-26-234-1111 TEL ： +81-26-223-1090 URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5123019/ URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5123037/ ゜ ※All photos are images. 一 一 ※The information in this pamphlet is current as of February 2019. JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation Nagano Area Sample Courses

Sample Courses Two Popular Power Spots: Togakushi and Zenkoji Temple 1 (One-day Outing to Togakushi and Zenkoji Temple)

9:40 am ～11:40 am 11:40 am ～1:20 pm Togakushi Okusha Shrine Togakushi (Togakushi Ninja Museum) This Shinto shrine building, This museum showcases tools, documents and BUS boasting a history of more than other items related to Togakushi-ryu, a school of 2,000 years, is part of the overall Japanese ninja tradition. Nagano Bus Togakushi- On Foot complex. It is Have fun while learning Sta. Okusha- considered a deeply spiritual place, about ninjutsu traditions. 8:30 am Approx. iriguchi and many come here to pray. The The ninja house, designed 68一 min. 9:38 am approach leading to the rear shrine with a range of sneaky 一is lined with ancient, 400-year-old tricks and contraptions, is Japanese cedar trees. particularly popular.

On Foot Lunch 1：30 pm ～2：30 pm :- BUS Togakushi Noodles BUS BUS ．Soba buckwheat noodles are a famous Nagano Togakushi On Foot Prefecture dish. Togakushi is particularly well known On Foot Togakushi Bus Tokgakushi- Chusha for this dish, with a wide range of shops preparing Chusha Okusha- Shrine their own carefully prepared noodles and sauces. Shrine Approx. iriguchi 2:30「 pm Try these noodles for yourself and enjoy their rich 1:30 pm 3一 min. 1:27 pm 一aromatic properties and flavor. 一 Approx. Bus 53 min. 。 3：30 pm ～4：30 pm BUS Zenkoji Temple O This Buddhist temple has served as a place of worship Zenkoji On Foot―and prayer for roughly 1,400 years. The Hondo main hall is On Foot Nagano 一 一■L Daimon -. the largest building in Eastern Japan to be designated as Sta. 3:23 pm a national treasure. Zenkoji is surrounded by 39 facilities Approx. 30 min. 5:00 pm including Buddhist lodging facilities, commercial shops and more offering souvenirs, gift items, meals and the like. Leisurely一 Walk from the Gate of ©Zenkoji Temple Zenkoji Temple

Sample Courses Spring Art Journey: Visit Museums and Experience History 2 (One-day Outing to Suzaka and Obuse) 9：38 am ～11：30 am 11：30 am ～1：00 pm Chie Koike Collection THE WORLD FOLK MUSEUM: Tanaka Honke Museum: Suzaka Art Park Thirty-level Hina Doll Display Tour an Extravagant Merchant's Residence Nagano Sta. Hina dolls are used to celebrate the birth of a girl in Japan, and This wealthy merchant's residence belonged to the 1,000 such dolls are displayed here on a 6-meter (20-foot) tiered Tanaka family and dates back to the (1600– 9:00 am Nagaden Train Line stand. A total of approximately 6,000 1868). Visitors can view dolls, dating from the late Edo Period actual clothing, lacquerware, Approx. (19th century) through to the present toys and more once used by Taxi 10 min. Suzaka day, are showcased in the park's the Tanaka family during the Stn. three facilities. Edo Period, all collected here 9:30 am Approx. ■ Period: generally from January to April in one place and exhibited by 8 min. Source: Suzaka City Tourist Association り item type.

1：00 pm ～2：00 pm Lunch I "Tachibana Bento" Meal Set (Tanaka Honke Museum) On Foot Nagaden ．This bento boxed meal set features foods that were I Train Line Suzaka Taxi often eaten in the Edo Period, when the Tanaka family :I - Obuse 1111 I ．． Stn. Stn. resided here. Enjoy genuine Japanese cuisine while '- --． I Approx. I 2:20 pm Approx. 2:10 pm gazing out at the Japanese landscape garden and it's I 一10 min. 5 min. changing seasonal scenery. Customers have the option 一On Foot ； of using Edo Period tableware as well. 直 2：20 pm ～4：30 pm Museum Ganshoin Temple Floral Garden Obuse This art museum exhibits The main hall's ceiling features a large work Enjoy season flowers in this garden as On Foot Obuse hand-painted works by by celebrated artist they change Stn. Hokusai, a Katsushika Hokusai, throughout the 4:30 pm Nagaden world-famous ukiyo-e one of his later year. 一 Train Line woodblock print artist. works titled Chinese Approx. Phoenix Glaring in 35 min. Nagano Every Direction. Sta. ©Ganshoin Temple 5:05 pm ≫ JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation HAKUBA AREA Railroad & Express Bus Express Highway Bus/Express Bus Hokuriku Expressway The shortest route Toyama Joshinetsu 70 min 85min Expressway Nagano Tokyo Express Bus Chuo Tokyo(Shinjuku) Hakuba Expressway Hakuba 213 min 14min Nagoya Shinjuku Tokyo Osaka Narita international Airport

59min 123min 35min 13min Osaka Kyoto Haneda Airport Matsumoto Nagoya Kyoto Shin-Osaka Meishin Joshinetsu, Expressway Kanetsu Expressway

※The indicated times show the shortest possible times.

● Sightseeing guide

Happoone Ski Resort Northern Alps (Ushirotateyama Range) trekking Hakuba Natural Hot Springs Where the Nagano Olympics were held; Proud of its high- Authentic mountain climbing on Mount Shirouma , Mount Here, you can enjoy any one of six hot springs, or the quality JAPOW (powder snow) and the overwhelming Karamatsu, and Mount Goryu, which are included in the many day-trip bathing facilities or foot baths. There are view of the northern Alps World-class big slopes. 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, to light trekking along numerous natural hot springs located throughout the the Tsugaike Natural Garden or Happoone nature walks - village. With high alkali levels, these hot springs are well- Village bus or taxi, and others Happoone Ski Resort you’ll enjoy mountaineering that fits your level and likes. favored for giving you smooth skin. Approx. 10 minutes by taxi Village bus, on foot, Village bus, on foot, or taxi, and others or taxi, and others Hakuba Station Each Sightseeing Spot Hakuba Station Each Hot Spring Site

Glamping Fun summer activities including rafting Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Feel the grand nature of Hakuba with your five senses. and mountain biking, and others One of the few mountain sightseeing routes in the world Snow Peak cooperates to tow you to hotels in the Vicinity. In summer, we recommend spending your days on the piercing the northern Alps range at an elevation of 3,000 m. Special luxurious programs that can only be experienced river rafting or canoeing and other activities. This offers Get your fill of the grand scale of nature spreading far and here - for lodging, cuisine, and other activities. an authentic mountain bike course like that used in wide above the clouds by riding the cable cars. international competitions, on Hakuba Iwatake. Everyone Village bus, on foot, JR Oito Line Bus Ogizawa or taxi, and others from beginners to the advanced rider can enjoy the course. Hakuba Shinano-Omachi Hakuba Station Each Facility Station Approx. Station Approx. Station 28 minutes Village bus, on foot, or taxi, and others -- 40 minutes Hakuba Station Each Facility HOTEL INFORMATION

三 白馬東急ホテル や“22 こし芦 ” Hakuba Mominoki Hotel ― ― TEL． TEL TEL ： +81-261-72-3001 ―： +81-261-72-7111 ―： +81-261-72-5001 URL． ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5229001/ URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5229041/ URL ： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5229040/

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Sample Courses 1 Outdoor Activities Course

9：00 am ～11：30 am Hakuba Iwatake BUS Mountain Biking in Iwatake Activity time/cost: 2 hours, ¥1,000 Hakuba Bus On Foot ■ Iwatake Enjoy some exhilarating mountain biking amidst the beauty Sta. Shinden of Mother Nature. Family-oriented biking courses are Approx. 8:45 am 9:00 am available, and customers can participate even if they don't 15 min. 一 一have any of their own equipment. ． On Foot Lunch 11：30 am ～12：30 pm Hakuba Mountain Harbor Hakuba Mountain Harbor provides the most stunning views 一 of the Hakuba area's three peaks. The gondola ride to the top , ______. takes about 8 minutes. THE CITY BAKERY, a long established bakery, is attached to the main facility. We also recommend trying the SKYARK restaurant, which operates on a policy of local production for local consumption.

Approx. 1111 1111 Taxi 30 min. 1：00 pm ～4：30 pm Lake Aoki Try standup paddleboarding (SUP) and canoeing here. ■ Activity time/cost: 3 hours, ¥6,000 1111 Taxi Hakuba Lake Aoki boasts the clearest waters of any lake in Sta. Nagano Prefecture. Give SUP or canoeing a try in this Approx. 5:00 pm scenic lake surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. 30 min.

Sample Courses 2 Hiking and Relaxation Course

8：40 am ～12：40 pm Happo Ridge Hiking BUS This roughly 2-kilometer (1.2–mile) hiking trail is surrounded by blossoming alpine vegetation. Gaze out at the Northern Alps while Hakuba Bus Hakuba On Foot Happo hiking to the Happo Pond at an elevation of 2,060 meters (6,759 Sta. feet). Approx. Bus Terminal 8:30 am 20–30 min. (each way) by gondola and lift Gondola round- 10 min. 8：40 am ■ ■ 一 trip ticket: ¥2,900 ■ Activity time: approx. 4 hours

Lunch 12：50 pm ～1：50 pm Soba Noodle Restaurants ． Taxi The Village of Hakuba is filled with restaurants 1111 offering delicious soba buckwheat noodles. Approx. 10 min. (Actual meal appearance may differ)

Approx. Taxi 1111 1111 10 min. 2：00 pm ～3：50 pm Kitaone Highland This resort and its gorgeous views are easily accessible using a single lift. Enjoy looking out at the Northern Alps from Kitaone 1111 Taxi Hakuba Highland at an elevation of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) while taking a Sta. stroll, enjoying Mother Nature, and soaking your feet in a hot spring. Approx. 4:00 pm The Kitaone Highland lift ride is 10 minutes each way. 10 min. ■ Gondola round-trip ticket: ¥1,200 ≫ JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation IIYAMA AREA Railroad Express Highway Bus/Express Bus Hokuriku Expressway 40 min 64 min Toyama Niigata Karuizawa Tokyo Osaka Joshinetsu Limited Express Expressway THUNDER BIRD 76 min 126 min 22 min Kanazawa Iiyama Nagano Iiyama Shigakogen 12min 50min Nagano Matsumoto Kyoto Shin-Osaka 123min 35min 13 min Chuo Expressway Nagoya Nagoya Joshinetsu, Kanetsu Expressway Meishin ※The indicated times show the shortest possible times. Expressway ニOsaka Kyoto Tokyo(Shinjuku,Ikebukuro) ● Sightseeing guide

Nojiriko Lake Snow Monkey Park Shinetsu Trail Known for its fossil excavation of the Naumann elephant, Host to many foreign visitors who have come to see Walk the ridge of mountains at elevations around 1,000 and as an international summer resort. Here, you can enjoy up close the interesting behavior of native Japanese m, and set out on the 80-km long trail along Satoyama cruising on a sightseeing boat, canoeing, board sailing, monkeys. Come in the winter to watch the Japanese where people live with the forest. Take a walk through the and other lake sports, and in the winter months, smelt snow monkeys bath and warm up in the hot springs. expansive Buna no mori to attain a wonderful feeling that ...... fishing. There is something for everyone, year-round...... rests your body and mind...... Bus ...... JR Kitashinano Line Bus Snow Monkey Park Iiyama Toyono Kurohime Nojiriko Approx. 35 minutes Iiyama Bus (Nabekura Kogen Mori no Ie) Station 一 StationIIIIIIIIIIIIIl|ll| Station Lake Approx. Approx. Approx. Station Approx. 30 minutes Shinetsu Trail 34 Minutes 21 Minutes 13 Minutes ~. 9- 旺憚＼べ 4 9心 、 •S忍 、. 9. 、・ •:＇・~~-- "・.. 9. 4: ィ ｀｀• お、• ・•;， 浮 ，→・．．，｀ぐ ヽ ．, ＇ ，知、そふ・；．・ ・箋"，~-:;/•、 :••i it 、. ::.~.' . ・. `. ヽ．9 .-..,•_,.、•み•'. , ”， `’°こ~`‘ ・ぶ' ’ 今 ::'會i’ ら•9: t•望 • ;； 也、！叫5, 9●'・ 9} - 占と こ； ← ＇土 il Nozawa Hot Springs Togakushi Shrine Nabekura Kogen Located at the farthest point north in Nagano Prefecture, The Kan'nagara Gate in the path to approach the shrine - a The natural Buna forest expanding to parts of the this town boasts that 1,700 L of hot water springs from as symbol of Togakushi Shrine - is lined with trees said to be 400 Nabekura mountains has been selected at the top rank many as 38 sources.13 outdoor hot springs located in the years old. This area is famous as a power spot in Shinshu. of the Prefecture's Natural Hyakusen. This forest is loved ...... hot spring town flow out 100% natural hot spring water ...... and protected by the local citizens. JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Bus ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． 、．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． that is slightly hot. Iiyama Nagano Togakushi Station Station Bus ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．． Approx. 12 minutes Approx. 68 minutes Iiyama Station Nabekura Kogen Mori no Ie Bus --- Approx. 45 minutes Iiyama Station Nozawa Hot Springs Iiyama Taxi Approx. 40 minutes Togakushi Station Approx. 60 minutes HOTEL INFORMATION IAN ― 。G灼W1 璽 TEL―： +81-26-258-3511 URL： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5284001/

※All photos are images. ※The information in this pamphlet is current as of February 2019. JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation Iiyama Area Sample Courses

Sample Courses 1 One-day Sightseeing Course 9：00 am ～9：45 am Traditional Crafting Experience: Handmade Washi Papermaking Uchiyama Paper is made using a traditional papermaking method Rental Rental Iiyama utilizing a plant ingredient known as paper mulberry (Broussonetia Bicycle Bicycle Sta. papyrifera). It has a history going back 350 years. Visitors to this '------． 8:30 am workshop can make their own postcards, shikishi square stationery, -♦I Approx. Approx. I Shin'etsu (Nagano–Niigata) and other paper products. 5 min. 5 min. I Shizenkyo Nature Park Price: ¥200 for postcard (1 pc.), ¥520 for shikishi stationery (1 sheet) I Iiyama Station Tourist ■ I Information Center ■ Business holidays: every Monday (or next day if Monday is a holiday) I I I I 11：20 am ～12：50 pm 9：50 am ～11：00 am Lunch Hana-no-eki Iiyama Shichifukujin Meguri Temple and Shrine Course Get a Stamp for All Seven Gods of the Iiyama Shichifukujin Meguri ．Chikumagawa Rental Roadside Rest Stop Bicycle Visit six temples and one shrine dedicated to seven different gods of good fortune ．(shichifukujin ) in Iiyama City and receive official temple- and shrine-seal stamps to Meal and Approx. complete the paper stamp sheet. Rest Break Temple/shrine list: Myoshoji Temple, Chuonji徒歩 Temple, Jofukuji Temple, Honkoji 20 min. Temple, Daishoji Temple, Eiganji Temple, Iikasayama Shrine. Via Nat'l Rts. Shichifukujin Meguri shikishi stamp sheet:10分 ¥600 Purchase location: Shin'etsu 117 and 403 ■ ■ (Nagano–Niigata) Shizenkyo Nature Park Iiyama Station Tourist Information Center (Each temple-/shrine-seal stamp requires a payment of ¥100)

1：30 pm ～3：30 pm 3：40 pm ～5：00 pm Approx. Jigokudani Yaen-Koen Shibu Hot Springs and World Peace Buddha Statue Taxi 1111 1111 40 min. This world-famous "snow monkey park" is After looking around this hot spring town, view The Goddess home to monkeys that bathe in hot springs. of Mercy for World Peace—the tallest Buddha statue in Yudanaka Sta. Taxi On Foot Jigokudani Yaen- 1111 the Eastern world measuring in at ¥ |l (Nagaden Koen offers visitors the about 25 meters (82 feet) high and .------' Via Nat'l Rts. 117 Approx. Approx. Train Line) opportunity to view a weighing approximately 22 tons. It is and Pref. Rd. 414 10 min. 20 min. 5:20 pm Japanese macaque believed to be the largest extant gold (snow monkey) habitat statue of its kind in the East. 一 up close.

Sample Courses 2 One-day Sightseeing Course 8：35 am ～9：35 am Hotel Tangram Iiyama 1111 Taxi Nojiriko Terrace (Sea of Clouds) Taxi Sta. Take a 10-minute journey through the sky in a canopied lift car to Nojiriko 8:00 am Approx. Terrace, located at an elevation of 1,110 meters (3,609 feet). Here you can Approx. 35 min. look out from the observation deck at Mount Myoko, Mount Kurohime, the 15 min. Togakushi Mountain Range, Mount and other scenic peaks.

11：40 am ～1：40 pm ― 9：50 am ～11：00 am Lunch Togakushi Soba Lake Nojiri (Pleasure Boat) BUS Museum Tonkururin Explore the Lake on a Large Pleasure Boat ． Enjoy a pleasure boat ride on this highland Togakushi On Foot Soba buckwheat noodles Taxi Soba Museum are a famous local dish of 1111 lake surrounded by mountains. Stop over at Tonkururin the Shinshu region, and Approx. an island only accessible by boat and visit the lakeside "power spot" (spot believed to 1：40 pm visitors can make and eat 40 min. 一their own noodles here. possess spiritual or healing energy) Uga Via Pref. Rd. 36 Soba Making and Meal. Shrine. (Pleasure boats do not operate from December to March.) Approx. Bus 5 min. 1：45 pm ～4：45 pm 4：50 pm ～5：30 pm Togakushi Okusha Shrine Hosen Gift Shop 一 and Mirror Pond Buy famous Shinshu-region products here to take BUS ， The approach to the Okusha shrine, a popular home as souvenirs and gifts. We recommend Togakushi- On Foot "power spot" (spot believed On Foot soba noodles made with Taxi Nagano Okusha- to possess spiritual or Togakushi buckwheat Sta. flour, as well freshly made iriguchi healing energy) area, is Approx. Approx. 6:10 pm o1：45 pm ~lined with more than 200 5 min. Togakushi Secchushu sake 40 min. huge Japanese cedar trees 一brewed in the snow on the surpassing 420 years of age. m Togakushi Shrine grounds. ≫ JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation KARUIZAWA AREA Railroad Express Highway Bus/Express Bus

Nagano 27 min 50 min 123min Nagano Matsumoto Joshinetsu, Kanetsu Expressway Nagoya Chuo,Meishin Expressway Karuizawa 76 min 100 min 35 min Tokyo Tokyo Kyoto 亡Osaka Kyoto Karuizawa (Shinjuku,Ikebukuro) 13 min Narita 80 min Shin-Osaka Osaka Kanazawa international Airport

※The indicated times show the shortest possible times.

● Sightseeing guide

Important Cultural Property Former Mikasa Hotel Important Cultural Property Former Mikasa Hotel Kumobaike Lake Karuizawa - Prince Shopping Plaza This is a wooden model of the pure western style in the Kumobaike Lake offers the beauty of nature through Shopping mall that expands into a wide area at the late period, the design and construction of which the four seasons. It is known as a famous destination in south exit of Karuizawa Station In an abundantly natural was implemented by . In May, 1980, this Karuizawa for its new green leaves in spring that reflect location, this offers outlets of famous brands, interiors, was designated to be an important cultural property. You on the water, and the dynamic colors of the fall. miscellaneous, and outdoor. Approximately 240 various can still visit and tour this structure. types of shops are located here. Taxi Taxi Karuizawa Station Kumobaike Lake Karuizawa Important Cultural Property Approx. 10 minutes In Front of Karuizawa Station Station Approx. 15 minutes Former Mikasa Hotel

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PHOTO: DAICI ANO ©HIROSHI SENJU MUSEUM KARUIZAWA ←-・ - .... ：：、誓溢J• Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa Shiraito Falls Former Karuizawa Ginza Art museum where you can enjoy the works of the world- Several hundred streams of ground water fall like white Former Karuizawa main street All around you, you can famous artist Senju, along with nature. thread over the curved boulders that are 3 m in height and find private lodges, and historical buildings. There are 70 m wide wrap visitors in a sense of coolness. They say hours of fun to be had here. Taxi Karuizawa Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa that the minus ions produced here have a healing effect. Station Taxi Approx. 10 minutes Karuizawa Station Former Karuizawa Ginza Taxi Approx. 5 minutes Karuizawa Station Shiraito Falls Approx. 40 minutes

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Sample Courses Experience Shinshu History and Culinary Culture 1 8：40 am ～9：40 am Kumanokoutaijinja (Shrine) 〗もと 只 Rental Situated at an elevation of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet), this unusual shrine's ゞ Rental Karuizawa Car grounds are split down the middle by the border dividing Nagano and Gunma Car Sta. ．Prefectures. To the left behind the Honden main shrine is a 1,000-year-old 8:30 am Approx. Japanese linden tree, considered a sacred Shinto tree thought to bring good Approx. 10 min. fortune and success in matchmaking endeavors. h 20 min. ． ．HP 2 00 pm 3 10 pm 11 40pm 1 20pm 10 00 am 11 00 am ： ～ ： Lunch ： ～ ： ： ～ ： Chikumanishiki (Sake Brewery) Unno-juku Post Town Shinano Oiwake-juku Post Town Tour the Chikumanishiki sake brewery and sample some of (Post-town on the (Post-town on the road in Edo era) their products during your visit. Chikumanishiki sake is brewed Rental． Rental A former post town along road in Edo era) in an extremely cold climate, with early-morning temperatures a pre-modern highway, Car Leisurely Walk and Lunch Car reaching –10°C / 14°F in the winter. ．Oiwake-shuku is filled Reservations must be made in Approx. Approx. with galleries and other advance: contact the brewery by 40 min. 40 min. attractions. The heart- e-mail at [email protected] or shaped geographical by telephone at 0267-67-3731. Please feature on Mount Asayama refrain from drinking and driving. HP can be seen up close from ． 巳 Shinano-Oiwake Station.

3：20 pm ～4：30 pm Karuizawa Brewery Visitors can sample craft beers at this brewery. After viewing their state-of-the-art facilities and brewing Rental processes based on rich knowledge and experience, try some freshly brewed beer selections for yourself. Rental ■ Brewery tour: 5 times daily, ¥500 per person Car Car Karuizawa ．■ Open year-round (except some irregular closures) ． Sta. Approx. Brewery tours are in Japanese only. Approx. 5:00 pm 10 min. Reservation via telephone (0120-919-144) is required. Please refrain from 30 min. drinking and driving. ．HP

Sample Courses Sweets in Karuizawa-Popular Among Women! 2 9：45 am ～10：45 am 11：00 am ～12：00 pm Yanagisawa Farm Kawanoko-kobo/Kirishitaori-kobo Try your hand at picking fresh vegetables fostered by the pristine (Craft Workshop) waters and air of Karuizawa. Fresh vegetables, jams, rice and other Karuizawa Taxi On Foot Experience indigo dyeing products are also sold here. Sta. and leatherworking—even ■ Hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 9:30 am Approx. Approx. make your own original Reservation required (e-mail: 15 min. 15 min. product to take home! [email protected]) 一 一Indigo dyeing is available Tel. 080-5827-5065 HP from the latter half of April ． to the end of October. Leatherworking is available year-round. ■ Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ■ Business holidays: 12：45pm ～4：00pm Lunch Wednesday, Thursday Old Karuizawa Rental ■ Leatherworking takes about 30 minutes, indigo ．Ginza District Bicycle Karuizawa Taxi dyeing about 1 hour and 30 minutes ．．． ．．． ．Sta. Reservation required (e-mail: [email protected]) Kyu-karuizawa Ginza St. I ( ) Approx. Approx. Tel. 0267-48-3183 I 12:15 〜30 pm HP Lunch and Various Sweets Shops 15 min. 15 min. (Actual view may differ) 一 ． On Foot

一；I I 4：00 pm ～5：00 pm 5：20 pm ～5：50 pm Karuizawa Shashinkan (Photo Studio) BON-OKAWA Karuizawa Chocolate Factory Try on antique dresses and various other items, and take View the chocolate and rusk production process, and then photos to capture the memories. sample some sweets for yourself. After shopping at their ■ Costs: starting from ¥3,980 Rental company-direct sales shop, relax in the free-to-use cafe space. Rental Bicycle Bicycle ■ Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ■ Hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Karuizawa Hours vary by season ．Hours vary by season ．Sta. Reservation required Approx. Approx. 6:00 pm HP (e-mail: [email protected]) 20 min. 10 min. Tel. 0267-42-8309 ． ．HP 7 ≫ JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation MATSUMOTO AREA Railroad Express Highway Bus/Express Bus

Hakuba 150 min 14 min Shinjuku Tokyo Chuo Expressway Takayama Matsumoto Matsumoto Tokyo(Shinjuku) 123min 34min 13min Nagoya Kyoto Shin-Osaka Osaka Kamikochi Tokyo Disney Resort® Chuo Expressway Nagoya ※The indicated times show the shortest possible times. Narita international Airport Meishin Expressway Osaka Kyoto ● Sightseeing guide

Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto City) Kamikochi (Matsumoto City) Nawate Street (Matsumoto City) Built in the 16th century, Matsumoto Castle is Japan’s Kamikochi is a mountain resort located in the heart of Experience Matsumoto’s history as a castle town and oldest castle and has been designated a National Treasure. the Japan Alps. Due to its breathtaking scenery of snow- take a stroll down the many quirky antique stores and Climb the stairs to the top for a striking panoramic view of capped mountains and clear blue water, it is a favorite authentic candy stores of Nawate Street to get a feel of Matsumoto and the surrounding Japan Alps. among nature-lovers and a great place for a hike. what a shopping street of the Edo period was like.

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cl1' HOTEL BUENA VISTA 9應芦 飯田屋 ― TEL： +81-263-37-0111 TEL―： +81-263-32-0027 ：URL： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5192087/ URL： https://www.japanican.com/en/hotel/detail/5192095/ ※All photos are images. ※The information in this pamphlet is current as of February 2019. JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation Matsumoto Area Sample Courses

Sample Courses Matsumoto Sample Sightseeing Course 1 8：50 am ～9：00 am The highland Kamikochi area served as inspiration for the story of literary great Ryunosuke Akutagawa's novella Kappa.Road traffic Lodging 1111 Taxi restrictions on personal automobiles are in place here to help protect Place the natural environment. Along your journey, stop for a rest and look 8:00am Approx. down the sheer, 155-meter (509-foot) face of the Nagawa Dam while 50 min. enjoying the seasonally changing natural scenery of the mountainous Kamikochi region. て Approx. 9 45 am 1 00 pm Taxi Lunch ： ～ ： 45 min. 1111 Kamikochi (Accessible April 27–November 15) ． Taisho Pond to Kappa-bashi Bridge (Approx. 4 km, 80 min. one way) Kamikochi is one of Japan's greatest natural treasures. It has been officially designated as both a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and a "Special Natural Monument." Kappa-bashi Bridge, set against the backdrop of the Hotaka Mountain Range, is a popular photo spot. Taisho Pond was formed in 1915 (the Approx. fourth year of the Taisho era) when the volcanic eruption of Mount Yake Taxi 1111 1111 caused lava and mud flows to stop the Azusa River. 50 min. Kappa Bashi / Bridge Taisho Ike / Pond

3：45 pm ～4：30 pm Stop for a break at the Fuketsu- National Treasures: no-sato Roadside Rest Stop on your return journey. Seasonal Entrance to Matsumoto Castle and Former Kaichi School fruits and vegetables can be Nawate-dori Enjoy the uniquely pleasant, old-fashioned feel of this castle town Road purchased here. Taxi On Foot as you explore on foot, visiting Matsumoto Castle (a national On Foot Matsumoto treasure) as well Sta. Approx. as the Former Approx. 5:00 pm 50 min. 3:45 pm Kaichi School (also 20 min. 一designated as a 一 national treasure in 2019). Matsumoto Castle Former Kaichi School

Sampleモデル Coursesコース Matsumoto Sample Sightseeing Course 2 9：10 am ～10：00 am Swans can be seen between October and March at Lake Azumino Swiss Village Saigawa-Hakucho. Enjoy majestic views of the Northern Matsumoto Taxi Taxi Alps while riding on horseback! Taxi Sta. Anyone can ride—customers age 1 to 8:30 am Approx. Approx. 100 are accepted! (However, weight Approx. 30 min. 10 min. restrictions do apply.) A winery and 10 min. 監三 gift shop are also available.

10 10 am 12 30 pm Lunch ： ～ ： Enrei Onodachi Park, also Daio Wasabi Farm known as the "Small Birds The farm's extensive wasabi fields—the ．biggest 1111 1111 Taxi Park," has an observation Taxi point with a view of Lake in Japan—are an impressive sight to behold, Approx. Suwa—the perfect place Approx. their sheer size overpowering in scope. Try the 20 min. for a short rest. 60 min. wasabi-flavored soft serve, which adds a piquant kick amid sweet flavor. .,

1：50 pm ～3：00 pm 3：40 pm ～5：20 pm Stop at this mid-journey viewpoint Winery Tour for a sweeping vista of the The largest lake in the Shinshu region, Shiojiri City is home to 16 wineries Matsumoto Plain, the largest basin Lake Suwa is famous as a setting in the with unique styles. Wine tastings and in the Shinshu region. The view at popular animated film Your Name . Enjoy product sales shops are available to sunset is particularly enchanting. various activities such as kayaking, 1111 Taxi help you find the ideal wine for you. 1111 Taxi Taxi Matsumoto amphibian bus Sta. tours, pleasure Approx. Approx. Approx. 6:00 pm boat rides and 40 min. 10 min. 30 min. pond smelt fishing. JTB-Affiliated Ryokan & Hotels Federation Tateshina Area Sample Courses

Sample Courses Sample Sightseeing Course 1 9：30 am ～11：30 am Lake Tateshina to Yokoya Gorge Entrance Chino Sta. Lake Tateshina is surrounded by a forest of trees such as white 9:00 am Bus BUS birch and Japanese larch. Follow the Shinano Nature Trail away from the lakeshore to see a wide range of flowers, insects and Approx. Tateshinako- On Foot more. After walking for about 10 minutes along this forest trail, 30 min. mae passing the Ishiyasu-no-yu open-air hot spring baths and Naranoki Pond along the way, you'll arrive at the entrance to Yokoya Gorge. 9:30am Approx. On Foot 一 15 min. Day-trip 12：10 pm ～1：10 pm 11：45 am ～12：00 pm bathing YOKOYA ONSEN RYOKAN Otome Falls 一 YOKOYA ONSEN RYOKAN established 97 years ago in secluded Located at an approximate elevation of 1,400 meters (4,600 feet), Yokoya Valley is an excellent Japanese hotel with natural hot springs Otome Falls marks the start of the Yokoya Gorge hiking trail. This and nature. The visitors can spend a On Foot human-made waterfall is part of the peaceful time and be healed by nature Okawara Weir on an agricultural while enjoying day-trip bathing. Approx. waterway with its source at Mount ■ Day-trip bathing: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 10 min. Tateshina. Yokoya Gorge is home to 一Oshidori Kakushi-no-taki Falls, Otaki ■ Bathing fee: ¥1,500 Falls and Kirifuki-no-taki Falls. t

Lunch 1：20 pm ～2：50 pm Approx. Yurakuan On Foot 10 min. ．This restaurant serves handmade soba noodles made with stone-ground Japanese buckwheat BUS and natural spring water from Yokoya Gorge. Savor the taste of freshly ground, cut and boiled soba Q noodles, containing 100% buckwheat and no filler ingredients. On Foot Yokoya-kyo 一 ■ Mori Soba: from ¥1,000 Iriguchi ♦------Hands-on soba making workshop available (reservation required). Approx. 3:00 pm Bus ■ Workshop cost: ¥4,000 (excl. tax) per table, up to 4 persons per 10 min. table 一 ＼ー Approx. Chino If you wish to eat the soba you make in-shop, an additional fee of 30 min. ¥330 (incl. tax) will be charged for sauce and condiments. Sta. 3:30 pm

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2 10：00 am ～11：30 am Kitayatsugatake Ropeway to Tsuboniwa This large-capacity ropeway, capable of transporting 100 passengers at once, connects a station at the foot of the BUS mountain (elevation: 1771 meters / 5,810 feet) with the Tsuboniwa station at the summit (elevation: 2,237 meters / 7,339 feet), covering the distance in about 7 minutes. Chino Bus Kitayatsugatake On Foot Tsuboniwa Nature Park at the summit is on a lava plateau Sta. Ropeway covered with shrubs such as the Japanese stone pine 9:00 am Approx. 10:00 am and northern Japanese hemlock, as well as various other 60 min. 一mountain vegetation. ■ Tsuboniwa Nature Park takes about 30 to 40 minutes to explore, and the ropeway costs ¥1,900 round-trip for adults and ¥950 for children Tsuboniwa Kitayatsugatake Ropeway

12 00 pm 1 00 pm Lunch ： ～ ： I Mitsukura BUS BUS On Foot ．Made with great care using high-quality, stone-ground ：一 buckwheat carefully formed and cut into noodle form, On Foot Bus Kitayatsugatake Mitsukura's soba noodles have rich aromatic properties and go Tokenkyo-ue 11:55 am Ropeway smoothly down the throat. Customers from Nagano and other Approx. Approx. 11:30 am prefectures line up outside the shop before it even opens just to 1 min. 25 min. get a taste of these delicious noodles. 一 一 ■ Soba noodles with dipping sauce: ¥900 (excl. tax)

1：05 pm ～2：05 pm Approx. On Foot Barakura English Garden BUS 5 min. ー ： Opened in 1990, this was Japan's first genuine English-style On Foot Bus Chino garden. Kay Yamada, an authority on English garden design, Kurihira Sta. is the facility's owner. This is the first garden in Asia to be Approx. 2:30pm Approx. 3:00 pm certified as a Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden. 一25 min. 30一 min.