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Asahiyama Zoo MAP 04 Hotoke-ga-ura MAP 10 MAP 13 Kitayamazaki Cliffs MAP 16 The zoo, located at the country's A number of peculiar-looking white-green Cherry Over 8 kilometers of dynamic coastline northernmost point, opened in 1967. A very colored tuff rocks stretching along the with bizarre rocks and sea-eroded caves of popular tourist spot that enables visitors coast have been carved by brutal winter blossom various sizes in 200-meter-high cliffs. It is to observe the natural habitat of animals winds and raging waves in the the most beautiful coastline in the country including “Orangutan House” – orangutan's Channel. The calm sea in the summer at and is the only place accredited with the aerial playground – and “Penguin house” conjures up the image of the “Pure Land “Special A Class” rating from “’s – area to observe penguins with a 360- of Perfect Bliss,” worthy of the name Castle Tourist Attraction reviews” conducted by Copyright(c) Asahikawa City degree-view in an underwater tunnel. “Hotoke-ga-ura” (the Inlet of Buddha). A famous castle over Japan Travel Bureau Foundation. 40-minute bus ride from JR Asahikawa Station 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Station 400 years old, with three 20-minute bus ride from Sanriku Railway [Tanohata Station] http://www5.city. asahikawa. hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/ http://www.en-aomori.com/ turrets and five gates, http://www.japan-iwate.info/

Copyright(c) Asahikawa City which are designated National Important MAP 01 MAP 05 MAP 07 MAP 11 MAP 17 Daisetsuzan National Park Hill of Biei Lake Towada Kabushima Island Cultural Properties. Chuson-ji Temple World Heritage MAP 20 At the end of April, Omagari Fireworks Japan's largest national park (on land) is located in central The hill of Biei is a patchwork field of A caldera lake, originally created by large volcanic eruptions of A breeding ground of the Black-tailed The main temple of the Tendai Buddhist denomination about 2,600 cherry This fireworks competition has been held since 1910. Hokkaido. The park covers approximately 230,000 hectares. It potatoes and flowers on a gently sloping the Towada volcano about 40,000 years ago. Natural forests Gull, which is registered as a natural in the Tohoku region, founded by Jikaku Daishi. In the trees bloom, including Pyrotechnicians throughout the country compete in the is called “the roof of Hokkaido” as it consists of approximately hilly area. A JR railroad divides the area spread around the lake with beech and Japanese Judas trees, monument. Millions of gulls fly from the beginning of the 12th century, Fujiwara-no Kiyohira, the Yoshino cherry trees contest that has three categories: “Daytime Fireworks,” “Shell 50 kilometers of mountains over 2,000 meters in altitude, into the “patchwork road” to the north as well as numerous wild animals. North Japanese hill cherry south to lay their eggs in the middle of founder of the Northern Fujiwara samurai dynasty, built and double-flowered size: 10” and “Creative Fireworks.” The contest is also known of which the highest is Mt. -dake. This secluded area, and the “panoramic road” to the south. (Prunus sargentii) and Japanese magnolias bloom in spring; March every year. The baby gulls hatch many temples such as Konjiki-do (or “Golden Hall”) cherry trees, and cover as the biggest and most prestigious fireworks competition in which is covered in snow for eight months of the year, The picturesque scenery attracts many tender greens spread in the summer; foliage fills the area in in April just as yellow turnip flowers are and Nikai-odo (or “Great Two-Storey Hall”). Numerous the castle park. the country, attracting huge crowds from all over the nation provides a home for animals such as the pika, a so-called “ice Copyright(c) Asahikawa City tourists from around the world. autumn; and a fantastic blanket of snow covers the area in blooming. The gulls migrate south at national treasures and important cultural properties every year. The next competition will be held on August 27th, age survivor.” winter. It is as if nature is continually changing its fashion sense. the end of the summer. such as Konjiki-do convey the beauty of Heian art. About a 20-minute to 2-hour ride on a rental motor cycle 2016. Bus from JR Asahikawa Station or bicycle from JR Biei Station 90-minute bus ride from Aoimori Railway [ Station] 5-minute walk from JR 25-minute walk from Kounan Tetsudou [] 25-minute walk from JR Station http://www.welcome-higashikawa.jp/global/english/ http://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/en/ http://www.towada-kankou.jp/english/index.html http://www.en-aomori.com/ http://www.en-aomori.com/ http://www.chusonji.or.jp/en/ Walking distance from JR Omagari Station

MAP 02 MAP 06 MAP 08 MAP 12 MAP 14 MAP 18 MAP 21 Shiretoko Peninsula World Heritage Hakodate Night View Oirase Valley Mt. Osore-zan Anatooshi-iso at Goishi Kaigan Mt. Chokai-san Shiretoko was registered as a World Natural One of the outstanding scenic areas Tachi- One of Japan’s Three Most Sacred Grounds The scenery of Goishi Kaigan A peak with a high point of 2,236 meters, Heritage Site in 2005. It is the third such area of Japan, about 14 kilometers long, with a temple founded by Jikaku Daishi (Goishi Coast) is designated as located on the border between Akita and to be registered in Japan. The Shiretoko stretching from Nenokuchi near lake Neputa in 862 as a place to study Tendai Sect one of the 100 best sites to enjoy Yamagata prefectures. The mountain has been worshipped in prayers since ancient Peninsula, known as “the last hidden Towada to Mt. Yakeyama. The beauty The traditional festival asceticism. People revere the place, famous coastline scenery with white sand reservation,” is an area of various primeval of the mountain strata was made by for the smell of sulfur emitted from the and green pine trees. The intriguing times because of its imposing figure and of Goshogawara City repeated tumultuous eruptions that caused ecological systems including a coastline of landslides after eruptions. Waterfalls is about 100 years old rocks and the sound of a windmill rotating rock with three holes in the base precipitous cliffs over 100 kilometers long, alongside the streams are called in the wind, as either “Hell” or “Pure Land.” made by sea-erosion, highlights the concern to the local population. The mountain, and originated around also known as “Dewa-Fuji,” is highly revered. lakes, forests and mountains. “Bakufu-kaido” (“the path of falls”). the middle of the The area attracts a lot of worshippers. amazing ability of nature. Bus from JR Shiretoko-Shari Station to Utoro 90-minute bus ride from Aoimori Railway [] period to the beginning 40-minute car ride from JR Shimo-Kita Station 30-minute car ride from Iwate Development Railway [Sakari Station] 30-minute Taxi ride from Yuri Kogen Railway [Yashima Station] http://www. shiretoko. asia/world/index. html http://www.towada-kankou.jp/english/index. html of the Taisho period. http://www.en-aomori.com/ http://www.japan-iwate.info/ http://en.yurihonjo-kanko.jp/modules/pico/ Floats over 22 meters in height are paraded MAP 03 MAP 09 MAP 15 MAP 19 MAP 22 Clock Tower Shirakami Mountains World Heritage through the town, Ryusendo Cavern Bukeyashiki Street in Kakunodate pulled by hundreds of Sannai-Maruyama Site (Samurai Residence) A designated National Important Cultural “Shirakami Mountains” is the general name of young people. Every Japan’s largest Jomon settlement Known as one of three major limestone Samurai residences run alongside a wide Property of Japan, continuously counting Mt. Hakodate has earned a three-star rating in the “Michelin a vast mountain range, covering an area from year during the festival site, designated as a Special National caverns in Japan, it is said that the street with continuous walls and large time, and is the symbol of Sapporo. The Green Guide Japan .” It is a very popular sightseeing spot with the southeast part of to the period from the 4th to Historical Site in 2000. The natural cave has an overall length of up to weeping cherry and fir trees. The solid official name is the “former theatrical hall a superb panoramic view throughout the seasons. The night northeast part of . The majority of 8th of August, Tachi- environment and lifestyles of the 5,000 meters The pure water bubbling “Samurai town” characteristics of the of the Sapporo Agricultural School.” It was view, 334 meters up the mountain, provides fantastic and the area, which totals 16,971 hectares, consists of Neputa, about the size inhabitants are being studied through up through the bottom has created buildings still remain from the end of the Edo originally built in 1878 thanks to the advice of beautiful scenery with the curve of the city lights and the bay primeval beech forest and has been registered as of 7-story-buildings, are archeological excavations. It’s open many underground lakes. The third period with residential allotment areas and William Smith Clark, who was invited from the silhouetted with layers of mountain ranges. a World Heritage Site since 1993. Three quarters pulled, enchanting the to the public and visitors are allowed lake is 98 meters deep with world- premises with a main house/gate/warehouse of the site is located in Aomori Prefecture. US to teach Western science and technology. 10-minute walk from Hakodate City Tram [Jujigai Station] crowds of spectators. to freely observe the area. class transparency. and masugata-style (box-type) entrance. 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station (a 3-minute ropeway ride to the summit ) 55-minute bus ride from Kounan Tetsudou [Hirosaki Station] Walking distance from Tsugaru Railway 30-minute bus ride from Aoimori Railway [] 2 hours and 10 minutes by bus from JR Station Walking distance from JR Kakunodate Station http://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/english/ http://www. hakodate.travel/en/ https://www.pref.aomori.lg.jp/nature/nature/shirakami- english.html [Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station] http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/about/ http://www.japan-iwate.info/ http://kakunodate-kanko.jp/languages/en/

MIYAGI 〈G7 Finance Minister and Central Bank Goveners ’ Meeting , 〉 YAMAGATA ISHIKAWA Sendai Tanabata Festival MAP 26 21st Century Museum of MAP 41 The number one Tanabata Festival in the country, famous for its traditional Contemporary Art, Japanese star festival elegance A round, glass-walled museum that and for its richness in decoration, opened in 2004. It is built with the both of which have been passed on architectural concept of “a museum open since the founding period during the to the city like a park,” aiming to provide a time of warlord . space where anyone can visit anytime and The festival is held from August 6th encounter various experiences. through 8th every year. 10-minute taxi ride from Rail Road [Hokutetsu ] Walking distance from Sendai Airport Transit [] https://www.kanazawa21.jp/en/ MAP 23 (Oze Marshland) MAP 32 Matsushima MAP 27 Ozegahara MAP 42 Akiu MAP 29 MAP 38 Yamanaka Onsen Matsushima is known for its superb views, which fascinated Risshaku-ji Temple Oze is one of Japan’s best high moors. In 2007, it was MAP 35 Kenroku-en Garden Date Masamune, a Sengoku warlord and Matsuo Basho, the The historical hot spring of Akiu Onsen, designated as the country’s 29th national park, and its beautiful Iizaka Onsen The greatest hot spring resort in haiku master. One of the country’s most beautiful bays is with its magnificent nature and hot The official name of the temple is Hoshuyama Risshaku-ji. It was nature can be enjoyed throughout the year. In addition, Oze One of the most famous and oldest hot springs in the Tohoku Kenroku-en was created as the garden of the Maeda family the with traditional speckled with 260 islands of various sizes, provides scenery spring water, has been popular as a founded by Jikaku Daishi, a famous priest of the Tendai Buddhist crosses into 4 prefectures: Fukushima, Gunma, and region, called “Sabako-no-Yu” in ancient times, it is also one of of the prosperous , and is one of the Three Japanese inns facing the Kakusen on a large-scale from season to season. Today, tourists from resort throughout the ages. It is known Sect, in 860. The main hall, Kompon-chudo, a designated and has 6 entrances. Three entrances, Numayama- the three major hot springs in the Ohshu area along with Naruko Great Gardens of Japan, along with “Kairakuen” in Mito and Gorge along the Daishoji River. It is said around the world are still fascinated by the views from the as one of “Japan’s three major hot National Important Cultural Property, was re-constructed by the toge, Miike and Ozawadaira, are located in Hinoematamura, and Akiu. It is said that the hot spring was discovered by Prince “Korakuen” in . The garden is famous for the exquisite that it was discovered by a Buddhist Shidaikan, a panoramic observation point, and/or touring springs” along with and Inukai first lord, Kaneyori Shiba, in 1356. It is said , while the Hatomachi-toge Pass, Oshimizu Yamatotakeru. It is known for its historic hot spring resort, where beauty of seasonal transitions, and particularly for exquisite priest, Gyoki, over 1,300 years ago. around Matsushima Bay in a boat. hot springs. It is also famous for being that the hall is the oldest beech wood construction in Japan with and Fujimishita entrances are located in Katashina-mura, the haiku master, Matsuo Basho, stopped at while working on winter scenery, as well as plum trees blossoming in white and In addition, the poet, Matsuo Basho, From Sendai Airport Transit [Sendai Station] to JR Matsushima loved by warlord Date Masamune. a hip-and-gable roof structure. The Tendai Buddhist Sect studio Gunma Prefecture. “Oku-no-Hosomichi” in 1689. red in the spring. wrote a poem praising the area. style has been well maintained. Bus ride from Hokuriku Rail Road [Hokutetsu Kanazawa Station] Kaigan Station, 3-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station 30-minute taxi ride from Sendai Airport Transit [Sendai Station]. 70-minute bus ride from Railway [Aizu-Kogen-Ozeguchi Station] Walking distance from Fukusima Transportation [Iizaka Onsen Station] 20-minute taxi ride from JR Kaga Onsen Station http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/top. html http://www.matsushima-kanko.com/en/ http://akiuonsenkumiai.com/en/index. html Walking distance from JR Yamadera Station http://www.oze-info.jp.e.ts.hp.transer.com/ http://www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/ http://www.yamanaka-spa.or.jp/global/eng/

Naruko Valley MAP 24 Sendai Castle (Aoba-yama Park) MAP 28 Kamo Aquarium MAP 30 Sanjo Falls MAP 33 Ouchi-juku MAP 36 Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District MAP 39 Shiroyone Senmaida (“A thousand white rice paddles”) MAP 43 Shiroyone Senmaida represents the terraced rice This valley, about 2.6 kilometers long, is A world-class aquarium A large waterfall about 100 meters high “Ouchi-juku” is a post town left over A historic townscape with houses with located in the area of “Nakayama-daira with a fascinating and 30 meters wide. The rich water from the . The sight of over fields of the agricultural complex “'s Satoyama beautiful latticed bay-windows. The area and Satoumi” (“Abundant mountains and sea of the Onsen” in the Naruko Onsenkyo town. It is collection of 50 different resources of Ozegahara make it the largest 30 thatched-roof houses standing called “Kimusuko” stretches along the banks known for its famous autumn foliage. The colored kinds of jellyfish. in rows, resembling the main road Noto Peninsula”) registered as a Globally Important waterfall by volume of water in Japan. of the Asano River, which runs along the foot Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). It faces the 100-meter-deep valley, carved naturally A fun viewing spot that It is also one of the country’s 100 most connecting Aizu and Nikko, the of the Utatsuyama mountains, projecting includes a sea lion show so called “Shimotsuke Kaido,” is ; the picturesque scenery of layers of by the Otani River, is covered with breath- beautiful waterfalls. Please be aware that it traces of the past. The district was designated small rice fields reaching the shore is also a Nationally taking autumn leaves from mid-October and feeding black-tailed is closed to traffic from November to May. extremely rare. It has been visited by as a National Important Preservation District gulls. more than 1 million tourists a year. Designated Important Cultural Property as well as to the beginning of November. 2-hour bus ride from Aizu Railway for Groups of Historic Buildings in 2001. being one of Japan’s 100 best terraced rice fields. [Aizu-Kogen-Ozeguchi Station], then 2.5- hour 10-minute taxi ride from Aizu Railway [Yunokami Onsen Station] Bus ride from JR Naruko Onsen Station 30-minute walk from JR Station Bus ride from Hokuriku Rail Road [Hokutetsu Kanazawa Station] Bus ride from Noto Railway [Anamizu Station] http://ouchi-juku.com/index.php?English http://en.naruko.gr.jp/ http://kamo-kurage.jp/english/ walk from the bus stop http://www.kanazawa-tourism.com/ http://senmaida.wajima-kankou.jp/en/

Zuigan-ji Temple MAP 25 Ginzan Hot Spring MAP 31 Miharu Takizakura MAP 34 Soma-Nomaoi (wild horse chasing festival) MAP 37 Natadera Temple MAP 40 Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple) MAP 44 This hot spring is internationally known for being Warlord Date Masamune, the famed ruler A Nationally Designated Natural Monument, A festival over 1,000 years old in Taicho Jinyu-zenji, a famous shugendo (syncretic The temple was constructed on the orders the location of the popular TV drama “Oshin.” of the region, took five years to build the the Prunus pendula “Pendula Rosea” which about 500 riders resemble Shinto-Buddhist teaching) monk, founded the of the third lord of the Kaga Domain, Maeda Warlord Date Masamune built the castle in 1603. It had been The town is permeated with the nostalgic and temple, finishing it in 1609. It is designed in cherry tree, whose estimated age is over scenes you might find on scrolls from temple in 717. He believed in the god of Mt. Toshitsune, in 1643. It is popularly known as the the residence of the Date family for many years. It was burned romantic atmosphere of the Taisho era. The hot the ornate Momoyama style. The enthusiasm 1,000 years old, is one of Japan’s three the (warring states Hakusan and worshipped the Senju Kannon “Ninja Temple” as it has a complex architectural down by air-raids in 1945. The ruin has become Aoba-yama spring town has rows of traditional Japanese of the Oshu conqueror can still be felt today major cherry trees. It is said that “Miharu period). The festival originated from (Thousand-Armed Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) in structure of 23 rooms, 29 staircases in a park, with Gokoku Shrine (a shrine honoring the war dead) at the inns as well as Western-style multi-floored by learning about the 130 skilled artisans Takizakura” is so named because when it the founder of the Soma clan, Taira- a cave. In addition, the cave is known as a sacred 4-story, 7-level building with hidden chambers, main enclosure, a monument commemorating a song – Kojo no wooden buildings constructed from the end of place for “Tainai-kuguri” practice, a passage gathered from across the country as well as is in full bloom, its small pale pink flowers no Masakado, drilling captured wild tunnels and staircases, various traps, escape Tsuki (“The Moon over the Ruined Castle”) – by Doi Bansui and the Taisho period to the beginning of Showa through a sanctified cavern that symbolizes building materials used to build the temple hang downwards resembling a waterfall. horses that were then set free and pits, and other contrivances to fool the enemy. Photo:Courtesy of Zuigan-ji a statue of Date Masamune on horseback. from Kumano mountain in the Kishu area. period, giving the area a unique landscape. dedicating them to the gods rebirth with the blessing of Bodhisattva. 5-minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station 20-minute bus ride from Sendai Airport Transit [Sendai Station] 40-minute bus ride from JR Obanazawa Station 15-minute taxi ride from JR Miharu Station 15-minute taxi ride from JR Kaga Onsen Station Bus ride from Hokuriku Rail Road [Hokutetsu Kanazawa Station] http://www.matsushima-kanko.com/en/ http://www.sendaimiyagidc.jp/en/ http://www.city.obanazawa.yamagata.jp/51.html http://www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/ 17-minute walk from JR Soma Station http://www.natadera.com/en/ http://www.myour yuji.or.jp/en.html

TOYAMA 〈G7 Environment Ministers ’ Meeting〉 〈G7 Transport Ministers ’ Meeting in Karuizawa〉 NIIGATA 〈G7 Niigata Agriculture Ministers ’ Meeting〉

MAP 45 MAP 47 MAP 56 MAP 61 MAP 63 Toyama Bay Mirage Zenko-ji Temple Bandai Bridge and “Yasuragi Tei” Viewing for 1 Million People The Bay has been a well-known Zenko-ji, a designated National Treasure, The beautiful six-arch Bandai Tateyama The cherry blossom festival at Takada Park is spot for its mirages from before was constructed about 1,400 years Bridge crosses the Shinano, known as one of the three major nocturnal cherry Kurobe the Edo period. From late March to ago. The main hall was reconstructed Japan’s longest and largest blossom viewing events in Japan. Lighted up early June, elongated and upside- in the middle of the Edo period (1707), river. When spring comes, Sanju , the three-tiered turret of Takada Alpine Route down views of natural scenery can with a majestic wooden design. Since the riverside promenade Castle, and some 4,000 blooming cherry trees be viewed from 11 am to 4 pm on a the , the temple has been “Yasuragi Tei” delights illuminated by about 3,000 traditional Japanese In April, when the clear day when there is a light wind known for offering salvation to people visitors with gorgeous cherry bonbori lights and enchantingly reflected in the water of the moat route opens up after and the temperature is rising. without discrimination. blossoms and colorful tulips. continue to fascinate visitors from all over Japan and abroad. winter, visitors are 15-minute walk from /Myoko- 25-minute walk from Toyama Chihou Tetsudou [Uozu Station] 10-minute walk from Nagano Electric Railway [Zenko-ji-shita Station] 10-minute walk from JR [Hakusan Station] Haneuma Line [] overwhelmed by the http://foreign.info-toyama.com/en/ http://www.zenkoji.jp/ENGLISH/about/ amazing view of up to http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/data?page-id=2332 MAP 50 20-meter-high snow MAP Historic Villages of Gokayama (c) NPTA 62 walls of the famous MAP 48 MAP 57 Furumachi Geigi: the Geisha of Niigata MAP 64 “Snow Valley”. A walk Glacier on Mt. -dake World Heritage MAP 53 Jigokudani Monkey Park Tarai bune: the Tub-Shaped Boat Mt. Hotaka-dake The Furumachi district of Niigata is through the snow Three glaciers can be found on Mt. Gokayama area (Ainokura and Suganuma villages) was Since its opening in 1964, Jigokudani Monkey The tarai bune, or tub-shaped boat, was corridor is possible The Hotaka Mountain Range, with an altitude of over 3,000 Park, located in Jigokudani Hot Spring in the regarded as one of the three most devised for gathering wakame seaweed Tsurugi-dake, a part of the Northern registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1995. It is located famous geisha districts in Japan, along from April to June. Alpine Tateyama mountain range at the edge of the southeastern part of along meters, is one of the nation’s main mountain climbing areas. The northern part of , has been and other sea products in numerous narrow The Alpine Route is main mountain, Mt. Hotaka-dake is comprised of Oku-Hotaka- popular as a place where visitors can observe with Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in coves along the deeply indented Ogi-kaigan standing over 3,000 meters. A the Shogawa River. It is a region with abundant nature. Gassho- . Geigi, the geisha of Niigata, open from April 16th recent study revealed them to be first zukuri (literally, “prayer-hands construction”) is the name for the dake, the third highest peak in Japan, Kita-Hotaka-dake, Mae- the intriguing life of wild Japanese Macaques coastline. The current shape of the boat is through November Hotaka-dake and Nishi-Hotaka-dake. The jagged mountain in their natural habitat. The monkeys are perform songs and dances, embracing believed to have evolved as a result of repeated “glaciers” in the country, something houses made of steep gabled thatched roofs, a characteristic visitors with the warm hospitality intrinsic 30th. that was previously thought not to of areas known for heavy snowfall. The scene of Gassho-zukuri ridges were formed by erosion during the ice age. Crowds of famous around the world as “Snow Monkeys” improvements from a laundry tub. Visitors can (c) NPTA to the culture of Niigata as a port town. experience a ride in the tarai bune at Ogi Port exist in Japan. houses in a quiet mountain village can be appreciated. climbers visit these mountains in the summer. for bathing in a natural hot spring. 10 to 15 minutes by car from JR to Central Furumachi and Yajima-Kyojima on Sado Island. 1 hour by Toyama Chihou Tetsudou from to Get off at Alpico Kotsu [Shin-Shimashima Station], Bus Nagano Electric Railway [Yudanaka Station], Get off the trolley bus at Ogizawa Station 1 hour by World Heritage Bus from JR http://www.ryuto-shinko.co.jp/index.html 5-minute walk from Ogi Port Tateyama Station http://www.gokayama.jp/english/index. html http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/ bus ride to Kanbayashi Onsen, 30-minute walk from the bus stop http://visit-toyama.com/en/entry.php?nid=12001 http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/english/html/top_e.htm http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/data?page-id=8871 & MAP 46 Murodo-daira MAP 51 Senjojiki Cirque MAP 54 MAP 59 Mt. Yahiko-san MAP 65 An alpine touring spot located at an Senjojiki Cirque ("senjojiki" means the width A National treasure, Matsumoto castle Mt. Yahiko-san is the object of of a space where 1,000 tatami mats can be altitude of 2,450 meters on a lava plateau with its 5-level, 6-story tower, is the oldest worship at Yahiko Shrine, and formed by the eruptions of Mt. Tateyama. placed) is located 2,612 meters up Mt. Kiso has been known by the honorific Komaga-take (2,956 meters). The geographical castle in Japan. It has survived over 400 Views of magnificent mountains over 3,000 features of this bowl-shaped area were formed years of wind and snow, and its original name “Oyahiko-sama” since meters in height can be seen. The view by erosion during the ice age. It is a treasure tower from the Warring States period is still ancient times. It is one of the includes the famous Mt. Tsurugi-dake and trove of alpine plants. The walk around the intact. It is one of four castles designated most revered spots in the country. the three mountains of Tateyama. (c) NPTA cirque takes about 40 minutes. as National Treasures; the other three are It stands 634 meters tall. Yahiko (c) NPTA Shrine is located on top of the Cable car ride from Toyama Chihou Tetsudou 50-minute bus ride from JR Komagane Station. Walking Himeji, Hikone and Inuyama castles. [Tateyama Station], get off at Murodo Station, reached by bus distance from Senjojiki Station by ropeway. 15-minute walk from Alpico Kotsu [Matsumoto Station] mountain. http://foreign.info-toyama.com/en/ http://www.kankou-komagane.com/alps/ http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/ 15-minute walk from JR Yahiko Station

MAP 55 MAP 66 Takaoka Daibutsu MAP 52 Takato Castle Site Park Suwa Taisha Shrine MAP 58 MAP 60 Mt. Myoko-san MAP 49 (the Great Buddha of Takaoka) It was said that at the horse-riding ground A residential castle ruin of the Sanada A stratovolcano 2,454 meters in height with Take a ride on an old-fashioned open- This is the main shrine of the Suwa network of shrines that magnificent nature season after season sided car train to enjoy the views of the Owara-Kaze-no-Bon One of Japan’s Three Great Buddha Statues, of the Takato Domain the cherry blossom clan, who are known nationally for twice (“Bon Dance of the Wind”) made with the dedicated skill of local copper fell so heavily it covered the horses. Then spread across the country and is known for its friendliness and defeating larger Tokugawa armies. such as “Hane Uma”(“prancing horse”), an Kurobe Gorge, the deepest V-shaped Festival adoration. It is said to be one of the oldest shrines in the country artistic natural figure created by the snow valley in Japan. The Kurobe Gorge manufacturers. Started in 1907, it took 26 clansmen moved the cherry trees to Today, the remains are enclosed by a The festival has been held from September 1 to 3 every year in years to complete. The statue is also called park’s current location. For many years, and is generally known as Suwa Taisha Shrine. The complex park with flowers and greenery including that signifies the beginning of spring, fresh Railway departs from Unazuki Onsen, consists of four shrines: Kamisha Maemiya and Kamisha greenery in summer, vivid foliage in fall and Toyama’s most famous hot spring spa. Yatsuo district, located in the southeastern part of Toyama city. “The most handsome man in the country” the park has been called “The country’s Zelkova trees over 100 years old and Dancers produce a silent sophisticated dance to a sorrowful thanks to the excellent workmanship. It is number one cherry blossom park” as it Honmiya located to the south of Suwa Lake and Shimosha approximately 1,000 cherry trees, which snow scenes in winter. The mountain is (c) NPTA Harumiya and Shimosha Akimiya located to north of the lake. very popular with climbers in the summer. 25-minute by Toyama Chihou melody. The dance has been passed down for over 300 years. Takaoka’s most symbolic statue. has over 1,500 trees. (c) NPTA all provide a relaxing environment. Tetsudou from JR Kurobe-Unazuki Onsen 35-minute bus ride from Toyama Chihou Tetsudou [Toyama Station] 10-minute walk from Manyosen [Takaoka Station] 15-minute walk from JR Takato Station 25-minute walk from JR Shimo-Suwa Station 9-minute walk from Uedadentetsu [Ueda Station] 25-minute bus ride from JR Sekiyama Station Station to Unazuki Onsen Station http://foreign. info-toyama.com/en/ http://foreign.info-toyama.com/en/ http://inashi-kankoukyoukai.jp/cms2/welcome-to-ina-city http://shimosuwaonsen.jp/tourism/ http://www.go-nagano.net/ http://www.myoko.tv/english/