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NAGANO

Nagano Prefecture (長野), located in the Center of , many people as its splendid ski grounds do in winter. Serving as is blessed with natural wonders, natural hot springs and an his- the gateways to Nagano’s places of interest are Nagano and torical atmosphere. Its summertime cooler weather attracts as Matsumoto Stations. Access: By Train To From Type of transportation Time required Fare (¥) Daily runs Sta. JR Nagano 7,970 Nagano Sta. 1 hr. 19 min. every 20 Ueno Sta. ““ – 1 hr. 52 min. 7,770 – 30 min. Sta. JR Limited Express 3 hrs. 30 min. – 40 min. 8,070 3 ““ 2 hrs. 40 min. 6,710 18 Sta. Matsumoto Sta. JR Express “Alps“ 4 hrs. 35 min. 5,660 Lv. at 23:50 Nagano Sta. Sta. JR Express 8 hrs. 3 min. “Chikuma” 8,910 Lv. at 21:42 Sta. Shin-osaka Sta. JR Tokaido Shinkansen 1 hr. 3 min. 6,180 every 5 – 10 min. JR Limited Express Matsumoto Sta. Nagoya Sta. 1 hr. 55 min. ““ – 2 hrs. 13 min. 5,870 10 Hakuba Sta. Matsumoto Sta. JR Oito Line 56 min. – 2 hrs. 13 min. 1,110~2,770 11 By Bus To From Operated by [Tel.] Time required One-way Fare (¥) Daily runs Shinjuku Highway Keio Dentetsu Bus* 3 hrs. 40 min. 4,000 6 Nagano Sta. Bus Terminal [(03)5376-2222] Bus Terminal Ikebukuro Sta. Seibu Bus* 4 hrs. 10 min. 4,000 6 Bus Terminal [(03)3989-2525] Matsumoto Sta. Shinjuku Highway Keio Dentetsu Bus* 3 hrs. 10 min. 3,400 16 Bus Terminal Bus Terminal [(03)5376-2222] Kamikochi** Shinjuku Highway Matsumoto Dentetsu Bus* 4 hrs. 45 min. 6,000 Lv. at 8:30 Bus Terminal Bus Terminal [(03)3320-0210] 7 hrs. 6,000–7,000 Lv. at 23:00 Hakuba Sta. Nagano Sta. Matsumoto Dentetsu Bus Bus Terminal Bus Terminal Kawanakajima Bus 1 hr. 1,400 13 *Reservation is required. **Day-time service: Jul. 20 – Sep. 1, Night service: Apr. 26 – Nov. 14

NAGANO CITY

Nagano City (長野市), the capital of Nagano Pref. with a popu- On the way to the temple, some long-established shops open to lation of 362,000 (as of Oct. 1, 2000), has prospered as the polit- small museums at their fronts. They display their curios, prod- ical, economic and cultural center of the prefecture. With the ucts and instruments. The themes of these “museums” include completion of the main hall of Zenkoji Temple in the 18th century, camera, pottery crafts, Sake, stationery, fire fighting, clock, glass the town grew rapidly due to the constant stream of pilgrims to and more. it. Today, millions of people a year still pass through Nagano as they enjoy the many recreational activities the surrounding area Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum & has to offer. Higashiyama Kaii Gallery (長野県信濃美術館、東山魁夷館), near Zenkoji Temple. The museum exhibits works by local Major Places of Tourist Interest: artists and the gallery displays paintings by Kaii Higashiyama, a Nagano City and vicinity well-known landscape artist. Both the museum and the gallery Zenkoji Temple (善光寺), 25-min. walk from Nagano Sta. or 7 are open from 9:00 to 17:00. Closed Wed., the day following a min. by bus and get off Koen-mae Bus Stop, was originally found- national holiday, late Dec.-eary Jan. & the days during change of ed in the 7th century, and its main hall was built in the 17th cen- exhibitions. Admission:￥300. tury. It is a National Treasure. The temple’s main image was brought to as a gift to the Emperor from the King of Korea M-Wave (エムウェーブ), 15 min. by bus from Nagano Sta. in 552 A.D. and has never opened to the public for viewing. A and get off at the M-Wave-mae Bus Stop, was built as the stage grand festival is held once every 7 years, even that time the for the 1998 Nagano Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. image shown to the public is a copy. (next festival: April to May, Now it is used as skating rink from early Oct.-late Mar. Also, in 2003) The inner sanctuary is open daily from 5:00-16:30 Nagano Olympic Museum, you can see the actual equipment (6:00–16:00 from Oct. to Mar.). Admission: ￥500. PAGE 2/ 10 NAGANO used by the athletes who participated in the Nagano Olympic Pond, one of the many ponds in the area, is surrounded by trees Games, and enjoy the State-of-the-Art, 3-D Olympic theater and and is one of the most popular spots. A fine view can be expect- bobsleigh simulator. ed from the top of Mt. , about two hours on foot from Iizuna Heights (飯綱高原), 40 min. by bus from Nagano Sta., is Daizahoshiike Pond. Various facilities, such as camping grounds, a resort area at the foot of Mt. Iizuna (alt. 1,917m). Daiza-hoshiike golf courses and ski grounds also attract visitors. Cherry blos-

N soms are beautiful in the spring, and azaleas are in bloom from late May through the end of Jun. Higashiyama Kaii Art Gallery Nagano City 東山魁夷館 0 100m

Koen-mae 善光寺 長野県信濃美術館 Zenkoji Temple 公園前 Shinano To Lake Nojiri Art Museum N Camping Facilities 野尻湖へ ●

Togakushi-YamaMt. Togakushi 戸隠山 兄部坊 善光寺下 淵之坊 Zenkojishita Sta. Farmer Art Museum Iizuna Heights 善光寺郵便局 線 Clock Museum Zenkouji Post Office Camera Museum 0 1.5km Fire Fighting Pottery Crafts Museum 鉄長野 Museum Sake Merchant Museum 野電 Nagano Dentetsu Picture Crafts Museum 長野電鉄長野線長 Stationery Goods Museum IizunaMt. Iizuna 飯綱山 Glass Museum Traditional Japanese Hokosha Shrine Paper Museum 権堂 宝光社 Wa 北野文芸座 Gondo Sta. lk Kitano Theater ing P Toga ath k Camera Museum 4 us hiB ird L Medicine Museum To Kinasa ine 2 鬼無里へ Stationery Museum Nagano Country Golf Club

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Chuo-dori 中央通り 大座法師池 市役所前 長野市役所 Shiyakushomae Sta. Nagano City Hall 2 5 苅萱山西光寺 Susobana-gawa(river)Susobana River

1 to Kurohimeへ 裾花川 姫 3 黒姫へ黒 6 Nagano Sta. To Nagano 長野 To Kinasa 長野へ JR信越本線 鬼無里へ 1 JR Shinetsu Line 鬼無里へ Nagano Sta. JR長野駅 JR Shinonoiの井線 Line JR篠の井線JR篠 JR長野新幹線JR Nagano Shinkansen

1 - 2 correspond to those in the Restaurants Iist on page 8/10 1 - 6 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 9/10 YUDANAKA-SHIBU SPAS & SHIGA HEIGHTS

Yudanaka-Shibu Spas (湯田中・渋温泉郷), consist of the nine enjoy a number of sporting activities, such as skiing, hiking, ten- spa districts of Shin-Yudanaka, Yudanaka, Hoshikawa, Honami, nis, cycling, golf, camping and fishing. Shiga Heights, one of the Kakuma, Andai, Shibu, Kambayashi and Jigokudani. It takes 47-70 biggest ski grounds in Japan, has more than 20 ski grounds, and it min. by Nagano Dentetsu Line from Nagano Sta. to Yudanaka is known as one of the world’s top ranked ski resorts. The area Sta. or 30-40 min. by bus from Shiga Heights. Shin-Yudanaka, is blessed with a virgin forest and many ponds and marshes, such Yudanaka, Hoshikawa and Honami can be reached on foot and as Maruike and Hasuike Ponds. A variety of alpine flowers are the other spas by bus from Yudanaka Sta. The abundant amount beautiful from late spring to the end of summer. It takes 30-40 of hot spring water of these spas is one of the largest suplies in min. by bus from Yudanaka Sta. to the following places in Shiga Japan. Shibu Spa has its nine Soto-yu (public bath) open only to (kogen) Heights. those people who stay the night at an accommdation in Shibu. Its old hot spring resort atmosphere attracts many visitors, and Nagano Prefectural Shigakogen Nature Preservation bathing in one after another of all nine Soto-yu washes out one’s Center (長野県志賀高原自然保護センター), getting off Hasuike worries and is beneficial in warding off evil, maintaining good Ropeway Bus Stop, is located in Shigakogen Sogo Kaikan 98 Hall. health, having an easy delivery and promoting longevity. It offers visitors an opportunity to study the local nature through Jigokudani Spa is known as the place where wild monkeys bathe hiking tours and pictures of flowers and animals of the area. in the hot spring water. Open from 9:00 to 16:00. Closed Thurs. (open daily Jul. 20-Aug. 31). Admission is free. Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑）, located on the edge of Jigokudani Natural Park, is where about 270 wild Hoppo Spa (発哺温泉), getting off Hoppo Bus Stop, or monkeys are fed three times daily. Visitors can observe the Hasuike Bus Stop and 8 min. by ropeway to Hoppo Spa. lying at monkeys bathe in the open-air hot spring, especially in winter. an altitude of 1,600m, is known as the “hot spring above the 30-min. walk from Kambayashi Spa through Yumichi promenade, clouds.” It is popular among tourists, especially hikers and skiers, or 40-min. walk from Shibu Spa through the roadway. Open for taking a rest and getting their muscles back in shape for the 8:30–17:00 (summer season) ; 9:00–16:00 (winter season). next day. Admission: ￥500. Mt. Higashi Tateyama (東館山), alt. 1,994m, 6 min. by chair- Shiga Heights (志賀高原), located in the center of the Joshin- lift from Hoppo Spa commands a beautiful panorama of the etsu Kogen National Park in northeastern Nagano, about 30km heights surrounded by high mountains and you can expect one away from Nagano City, is a resort surrounded by some 2,000- of the finest views in the area. There is a botanical garden on the meter-high mountains. The panoramic view from the mountains, top where about 500 kinds of alpine plants are preserved. It is accessible by ropeways and chair-lifts, is magnificent. Visitors can open all day and admission is free. NAGANO PAGE 3/ 10

N 2,314m Shiga Heights 1,919m 2,230m 2,295m

To Nozawa Onsen Mt. Akashiyama To 2,108m Kitashiga 赤石山 Kogen

10 8 2,125m Mt. Terakoyamine Okushiga Kogen 寺子屋峰 Yakebitai

Ichinose Mt. Higashi Tateyama ● Viewing Platform 東館山 2,030m ● Botanical Garden 2,009m Mt. Yakebitai Onuma- 焼額山 ● ike 大沼池

● ● Mt. Urashiga Pa 2,040m 2,305m Summer Lifts rking Swamp 裏志賀山 Mt.Yokote 横手山 To Mt. ● Kitashiga ● Nishitate ● ● Ropeways Kogen 756m Mt. Shiga Mt. 西館山 2,036m 北志賀 Hachi ● Hoppo Spa 志賀山 2,000m S 高原へ ky 発哺温泉 Shigayama Spa 鉢山 Hot Springs (Spas) l 292 ater Mt. Shirane Shinshu Univ. 白根山 Tourist Information Shigakogen Sogo Hasuike Scientific 2138m Kaikan 98 Hall 蓮池 Researtch ● ● Institute 志賀高原総合会館98 ● Nature Trails Shigakogen Nature Preservation Center Kidoike To Kusatsu 9 Campsite Here to Kusatsu 志賀高原自然保護センター ● or (Jun.-Sep.) closed to traffic Manza Skiing Areas Biwaike ● 7 (Mid-Nov.-late Apr.) 琵琶池 草津・万座へ Jigokudani Spa River Jigokudani Maruike 地獄谷温泉 Wild Monkey 丸池 Closed to traffic Park Kidoike Spa (Mid-Nov.-Early Jun.) ● Lake/Pond 1,839m 木戸池温泉

2,075m Mountain Closed to traffic (winter time) Kasadake Campsite (Jun.-mid-Sep.) To Yamada Ranch 0 5km 山田牧場へ

To Yudanaka 湯田中へ

7 - 10 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on the page 9/10

Yudanaka Sta. 鶴鶴の湯の湯 湯田中駅 Gorin Heights 0 300m Shin Yudanaka Spa Yudanaka Spa 湯 新湯田中温泉 湯田中温泉 田 中 292 ロ Yomase River ー Yudanaka & Shibu Spas 夜間瀬川 Hoshikawa Spa プ 星川温泉 Ropewayウ

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橋 11 Honami Spa 14 穂波温泉 平和の湯 Spas みみろろくくのの湯 Andai Spa 大噴泉 大湯 安代温泉 Bus Stop Hoshikawa 星 Andai Onsen Iriguchi 安代温泉入口 Yokoyu River

Bridge 川 横湯川

橋 開花場 Kurokawa 黒 Bridge Wago-bashi Bridge

川 大湯 Shibu Spa

橋 和合橋 渋温泉 Shibuyu 渋

Bridge 湯 Onsenji Temple Jigokudani Spa

松栄の湯松栄の湯 橋 12 温泉寺 地獄谷温泉 天 天川の湯天川の湯 Kakuma River 川 Jigokudani 橋 Amagawa Bridge 角間川 Wild Monkey Park Shigayama-bunko Museum 地獄谷野猿公苑 Yumichi walking path Kambayashi Spa ゆみち遊歩道 上林温泉 292 Kakuma Bridge 角間橋 上林温泉口 Kambayashi Folklore Museum Onsenguchi "Gosetsu no Yakata" Shiga-Kusatsu Road Kakuma Onsen 志賀草津道路 Shiga Heights Roman Museum 角間温泉 11 - 14 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on the page 9/10 PAGE 4/ 10 NAGANO

NOZAWA

Nozawa (野沢), a popular ski-resort and spa, is blessed with Ogama (麻釜), 5-min. walk from Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop. In continuously flowing nearly 100℃ hot springs. the recesses of the community is Ogama, a natural monument, one of the springheads of Nozawa hot-spring resort. From the Access: springhead, hot water of more than 90 degrees centigrade is From JR Nagano Sta.: 45 min. by JR Line to Iiyama Sta., always swelling. The hot water tub is divided into big tub, round then 40 min. by Shinshu Bus to Nozawa Onsen Terminal, which tub, boiling tub, bamboo plank tub and lower tub. There are vari- can be accessed either in 20 min. by Shinshu Bus from Togari- ous kinds of tubs, from a tub of very hot water of 90 degrees Nozawa Onsen Sta. on JR , or in 30 min. by Shinshu centigrade to lukewarm tub. All the tubs are off limits to tourists Bus from Kijima Sta. on Nagano Dentetsu Railway. because of safety reason. In the hot tub, vegetables and eggs are boiled, and in the lukewarm tub, they wash vegetables. From Major Places of Tourist Interest: morning till evening, neighbors are using this springhead as a Sotoyu (外湯), 13 public hot spring baths are open and free of shared well. This is why it is called the “kitchen for the people of charge to tourists who stay in Nozawa as well as villagers except Nozawa” 23:00 to 6:00. The most popular one, called O-yu (literally, “big Kur (Cure) House Nozawa (クアハウスのざわ), 3-min. walk hot spring”) has a wooden public bath-house reminiscent of the from Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop, was built for the purpose of uti- Period. 3-min. walk from Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop. Please lizing rich hot spring resources for the development of health follow the Japanese customs for using the bath. and beauty. It houses various kinds of baths, including an open- air bath, training room, and sauna. Open: 10:00–19:00 (Apr. 1– Nozawa Onsen Arena (野沢温泉アリーナ）, 5-min. walk from Nov. 30); 13:00–20:00 (Dec. 1–Mar. 31). Closed: Thur.(Open on Nakao Bus Stop, a large leisure facility consisting of various kinds a national holiday). Admission: ¥1,500 for Adults, ¥800 for chil- of pools (such as a running-water pool, a wave-making pool, and dren. a competition pool), training gym, sauna, restaurant, and conven- tion hall. Open: 10:00–21:00 (Dec. 1–Mar. 31); 10:00–20:00 Japan Ski Museum (日本スキー博物館) features the history of (Apr. 1–Nov. 30) Enter one hr. before closing time. Closed: skiing in Japan and all over the world. Displays include skiing Wed. (Open on a national holiday.) Admission: ¥1,500 for adults, equipment used by famous skiers, data, picture panels, etc. ¥800 for children in winter; ¥1,000 for adults, ¥500 for children Open: 9:00–17:00 (enter by 16:00), Closed: Thur. and days fol- in summer. lowing national holidays, Admission: ¥300.

Nozawa 真湯ペアリフト

0 200m 百体の石仏 Japan Ski Museum 日本スキー博物館 Takino-yu 野沢グランドホテル 日影 Temple 15 Shin-yu 日影 Spa (Sotoyu) 17 Kur (Cure) House Nozawa ゴンドラ Bus Stops Kumanoteara-yu クアハウスのざわ 日 リフト 影 Ogama Lift 建命寺 野沢温泉 ト スキー場 リ Gondola Lift プ Kamiterano-yu 野沢菜発祥地碑 ル O-yu リ Nozawa Onsen 16 フ Bus Stop 18 Kawara-yu ト 19 Matsubano-yu 長 Yokochino-yu 坂 Nozawa Chuo BusTerminal 20 ト 中央ターミナル リ プ Skiing Area おぼろ月夜の館 ル Nozawa Onsen Jyuodono-yu リ

Eigyo-sho （斑山文庫） フ

ト 野沢温泉営業所

長坂ゴンドラリフト Akihano-yu 長坂 Shindenno-yu

野沢温泉スキー場 Nakaono-yu Nozawa Onsen Arena 野沢温泉アリーナ 15 - 20 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 9/10

HAKUBA

Hakuba (白馬), pop. 9,400, has a superb alpine setting for vari- Hakuba Midokoro Bus (白馬みどころバス), is a loop-line bus ous kinds of sports including mountain climbing, skiing, tennis, which stops at major places in the town. Operated only in sum- trekking, and hiking. Tourists can also enjoy a good command of mer time. the mountains as well as hot springs. NAGANO PAGE 5/ 10

Major Places of Tourist Interest: Hakuba Stadium (白馬ジャンプ競技場), a new Mimizukuno-yu (みみずくの湯), one of four public baths in symbol of Hakuba, has a 60-meter-high tower building which is Hakuba-happo Onsen, 10-min. walk from JR Hakuba Sta., com- open to the public. Open: 8:30–16:30, (8:30–16:00 Dec.–Mar.). mands a good view of Hakuba Mountains, Open: 12:00–21:00, Closed in case of bad weather. 10 min. by taxi from JR Hakuba Closed: Thur., Admission: ¥400. Sta. Lift fare: ¥360.

Hakuba Museum of Art (白馬美術館), displays print works by Tsugaike Nature Garden (栂池自然園), A vast swamp Marc Chagall, 5 min. by taxi from Hakuba Sta. Open: 9:00–18:00, extended in the altitude of 2,000 meter. 3 hours walk along the 9:00–17:00 (Nov. 5–Mar. 25), Closed: Wed. Admission: ¥700. wooden road gives you a very good chance of enjoying alpine flora. 30 min. by Matsumoto Dentetsu Bus from Hakuba Sta. to Hakuba Saegusa Art Museum (白馬三枝美術館), near Tsugaike Heights, then another 30 min. by gondola and ropeway Hakuba Museum of Art, features a collection of over 100 draw- services to this garden. ings of the Hakuba Mountains and landscapes by such famous Japanese painters as Kazuo Tamura. Open: 8:30–18:00, (9:30–17:00 during winter), Admission: ¥700.

Spa Daiichigo Spa Hakuba-Ohashi Hakuba Hakuba Ski 第一郷の湯 白馬大橋 Bus Stops Jumping Stadium 26 Hakuba-Shio-no- michi Spa 0 500m 白馬ジャンプ競技場 Hakubahappo Spa 白馬塩の道温泉 Happo Kurahita Spa 白馬八方温泉 八方 Hakuba Museum Hakuba Saegusa 24 倉下の湯 of Art Art Museum 22 25 白馬美術館 白馬三枝美術館 23

Ecoland Spa 21 エコーランドの湯 Mimizukuno-yu みみずくの湯

Hakuba-miyajima Craft Museum 白馬宮島工芸館

Garden Spa ガーデンの湯 To Hakuba 148 Oike

JR Oito Line 白馬大池へ To Matsumoto Hakuba Sta. 松本へ 白馬

21 - 26 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 9/10

MATSUMOTO

Matsumoto (松本), pop. 202,090, the principal city in the because the exterior walls of its rugged donjon construction are Matsumoto Basin in west-central Japan, serves as the gateway to mainly black. It commands a magnificent view of the alpine peaks Chubu-Sangaku (Japan Alps) National Park. Although greatly and Utsukushigahara Plateau. The area surrounding the moat modernized in its central part, the city still retains much of its forms a central public park with many cherry trees. Free inter- heritage from olden times when the locality prospered as a feudal preter-guide service is offered. Details are in the column of castle town, and many of the vestiges are still seen in the back Goodwill Guide on page 8/10. 15-min. walk or 5 min. by bus alleys and outlying areas. Since the beginning of the 20th century, from Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Open daily 8:30–17:00 (must it has developed as a center for food, textiles and the machine enter by 16:30) except Dec. 29–Jan. 3. Admission: ¥520. industry. Japan Folklore Museum (日本民俗資料館), located in front of Transportation in Matsumoto: the castle donjon, has on display over 91,000 artifacts concerning ¥100 excursion bus “Town Sneaker” (タウンスニーカー), the archaeology, history, folklore and nature of the locality. stops at Matumoto Castle, Former Kaichi School and other Especially noteworthy are farming implements, folk religion places of interest and wherever you get off, the fare is ¥100. It materials, Star Festival dolls, and the Honda Collection of Old operates every 30 min. from 9:00 to 18:00. More frequent ser- Clocks. Open daily except Dec. 29–Jan. 3, 8:30–17:00 (must vice from late Jul.–early Sep. (every 15 min.) Operation time is enter by 16:30). The admission ticket for the castle covers the extended when a night event is held at . One- admission for this museum. day pass of ¥500 is also available. Rental bicycle: You can rent a bicycle at Nippon Rent-a-Car, Alps Park (アルプス公園), 25｠min. by bus from Matsumoto located in front of Matumoto Sta. or at the station’s car-rental Bus Terminal, is 800m. above sea level. The scenery of the agency adjoining the station. ¥300/h~¥1,500/day. Northern Japan Alps, and Matsumoto can be enjoyed. It has an alpine museum dedicated to Tsuneo Hasegawa, Japan’s Major Places of Tourist Interest: master alpinist. Photos and his climbing equipment are on dis- Matsumoto Castle｠(松本城), the symbol of the city, was origi- play. nally built｠in 1504 during the turbulent age of the civil wars. The moats and stone walls of the original castle still remain. The Former Kaichi Gakko (School) Building (旧開智学校), 10- imposing donjon, now designated as a National Treasure, is the min. walk from the castle, was built in 1876 and is｠the oldest oldest five-tiered donjon among the castles remaining in this Western-style school structure in Japan. The building, now a country. The castle is also called “Karasu-jo” (Crow Castle) museum, is topped with a weathercock, and the white walls are PAGE 6/ 10 NAGANO

27 - 36 correspond to those in the Former Kaichi Gakko (School) Building (旧開智学校) Accommodations Iist on page 9/10 Arigasaki High School Bus Stop City Office Bus Stop Matsumoto Castle (松本城) Japan Folklore Museum (日本民俗資料館) for Nagano 0510 km 34 Metoba 143 River 6 36 35 30 Hotaka Sta. 28 Tourist Information 穂高 7 Bus TTerminalerminal Azumino Matsumoto Sta. ？ 安曇野 (松本駅) 29 27 32 31 0 250 500 m Azumino YH 147 33

1 Matsumoto Castle 254 (松本城) 2 Japan Ukiyo-e Museum Asama Spa (日本浮世絵博物館) Oito Line 3 浅間温泉 Matsumoto 3 Alps Park (アルプス公園) Asama-Onsen YH 4 Sanjiro Pasture Sai River (三城牧場) Lake Misuzu PP.. Lodge Misuzu-so 5 Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum Utsukushigahara Plateau

美鈴湖 Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum Shinonoi (松本民芸館) Line Shinonoi 3 美ヶ原高原美術館 6 Rokuzan Museum of Art 1 Utsukushigahara Spa (碌山美術館) 2 美ヶ原温泉 ？ Matsumoto Sta. Ohgato 7 Daio Farm Tourist Information 王ヶ頭 (大王ワサビ農場) Oniwa Sta. 4 松本 大庭 19 4 5 to Shin-Shimashima 新島々へ Utsukushigahara Sanjiro YH 3 - 4 correspond to those in the Restaurants Iist on page 8/10 a fine contrast to the blue roof tiles. The classrooms and audito- rium have been preserved as they were when the building was Lake Misuzu (美鈴湖), 30 min. by bus (operated late Apr.–early used as a primary school. A part of the 70,000 educational mate- Nov.; early Jan.–early Feb. on｠days when skating on Lake Misuzu rials it houses are on display. Designated as an Important is possible) from Matsumoto Sta., is a man-made lake with a cir- Cultural Property. Open daily 8:30–17:00 (enter by 16:30). from cumference of 3km. It offers ideal camping, boating and fishing in Mar. 1 to Nov. 30. Closed on Mon. & the day following a nation- summer and skating in winter. The Panorama Observation al holiday from Dec. to Feb. and Dec. 29 to Jan. 3. Admission: Tower reached by a 10-min. lift ride from the lake commands a ¥310. fine view of the lake below and the alpine peaks in the distance. Bus fare: ¥620. Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum (松本民芸館), near Shimo- Kanai Bus Stop, 15 min. by bus from , was Utsukushigahara Plateau (美ケ原高原), 1｠hr. 30｠min. by bus built in 1962 by Taro Maruyama, a noted folk artist of the city. (Operated early May–early Nov.) from Matsumoto Sta. is a Some 6,000 local folk home utensils of wood, bamboo and glass plateau, 5km2 in area, lying at an altitude of 2,000m. It is noted are on display. Open 9:00–17:00 (Enter by 16:30). Closed on for the sweeping 360-degree view obtainable from there includ- Mon. (when Mon. falls on a national holiday, it is open and is ing almost all of the peaks of the Northern Japan Alps. closed the following day.) and Dec. 29–Jan. 3. Admission: ¥210 Recommended months for exploration of the scenic beauty of for adults. the plateau are May–Jun., when snow still lingers on the peaks and Japanese azaleas are seen at their best, Jul.–Aug., when the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (日本浮世絵博物館), 7｠min. by car alpine flora come out in all their splendor, and Oct. when the from JR Matsumoto Sta. or a 15-min. walk from Oniwa (大庭) mountainsides are set aflame with crimson leaves. Bus fare: Sta. on the Matsumoto Dentetsu Railway, houses some 100,000 ¥1,300. Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Open 10:00–17:00 (Must enter by 16:30). Closed on Mon. (when Mon. falls on a national holiday, it Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum (美ケ原高原美術館), is open and is closed the following day.) and Dec. 27–Jan. 3. located at the end of Utsukushigahara Plateau, has about 450 Admission: ¥1,000 for adults. open-air sculptures. Open daily between Late Apr. and mid- Nov., 9:00–17:00 (Enter by 16:30). Admission: ¥1,400. Suggested Walking Route: Matsumoto Sta. — 5｠min. by bus — Matsumoto Castle (松本城) Azumino (安曇野), a plain extending over the foothills of the and Japan Folklore Museum (日本民俗資料館) — 10-min. walk Northern Japan Alps, presents a typical pastoral scene with — Former Kaichi Gakko (School) Building (旧開智学校) — 10- Hotaka Town as its center. It is blessed with the charm of scenic min. walk to Shiyakusho-mae Bus Stop — 10｠min. by bus — variety all year round. The acacia and apple blossoms come out Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum (松本民芸館) — 15｠min. by bus in all their splendor in their respective seasons. The autumnal — Matsumoto Sta. tint of trees also makes the area all the more alluring to hikers. The charming “Dosojin” stone guardian deities are scattered Other Places to Visit in the Vicinity: throughout the area. Asama Spa (浅間温泉), 20｠min. by bus from Matsumoto Sta., is a quiet hot spring resort. It serves as a base for excursions to Rokuzan Museum of Art (碌山美術館), 7-min. walk from Utsukushigahara Plateau and Lake Misuzu. Bus fare: ¥350. Hotaka Sta., is an impressive red-walled structure resembling a NAGANO PAGE 7/ 10

European church. It mainly holds the works of Rokuzan Ogiwara clean water beds built in a shallow, curving valley. The Daio farm (1879–1910), a master sculptor of who is scenery is really picturesque, with the fields of the fresh green called the “Rodin of the Orient.” Open 9:00–17:10 (Mar. to wasabi leaves surrounded by rows of acacia and poplar trees on Oct.) and 9:00–16:10 (Nov. to Feb.). Closed: Mon. and the day the embankments. Open daily. following national holidays. (Open daily in May through Oct.) Closed: Dec. 21 – Jan. 4. Admission: ¥700. Recommended Sightseeing Route: (Vicinity of Matsumoto) Daio Wasabi Farm (大王ワサビ農場), the largest farm where Matsumoto Sta. — 30｠min. by train — Hotaka Sta. — 10-min. “wasabi” (Japanese horseradish) is cultivated, is about a 40-min. walk — Rokuzan Museum — 50-min. walk — Daio Wasabi walk on a hiking trail which begins at Hotaka Station. Bicycles for Farm — 45-min. walk — Hotaka Sta. rent are available near the station. “Wasabi” is cultivated in the

KAMIKOCHI

Kamikochi (上高地), the center of Chubu-Sangaku (Japan Alps) Taisho Pond (大正池), 1-hr. walk from Kappa Bridge, was National Park, is a narrow basin lying at an altitude of 1,500m formed in 1915 by the eruption of Mt. Yake (alt. 2,455m), the along the upper reaches of Azusa River and is surrounded by only active volcano in the Northern Japan Alps made by lava and lofty peaks of the Hotaka Range, Mt. Yake and Mt. Kasumizawa. mud, spewed out of the mountain blocking the course of the It is the best equipped base for starting a climb of the peaks in Azusa River. The scenery is mysteriously beautiful here having this national park. Hotaka Ranges and Mt. Yake on its back with the dead trees still standing in the pond. Access: From Matsumoto: 30｠min., ¥680, by Matsumoto Dentetsu Relief of Rev. Walter Weston (ウェストン碑), is a 20-min. Railway from Matsumoto Sta. to Shin-Shimashima, then 1｠hr. 20 walk from the Kappa Bridge. Rev. Walter Weston, a British mis- min., ¥2,050 by bus to Kamikochi. Bus service is available from sionary, scaled Mt. Yari and other peaks of the Hotaka late Apr. to mid-Nov. Mountains from 1888 to 1894 and popularized the term “Japan To Hirayu: 30 min., ¥1,050 by bus from Kamikochi. Bus service Alps” by his celebrated book “Mountaineering and Exploration in is available from mid-Apr. to mid-Nov. the .” The｠Weston Festival is held annually on the To Norikura Plateau: 1 hrs. 15 min., ¥2,650 by bus from first Sun. of Jun. Kamikochi. Bus service is available on Sun. and national holidays from mid-May to early Nov. During the summer peak season the Suggested Hiking Route: service is offered daily. (1) Kappa Bridge — Relief of Rev. Walter Weston — Tashiro Bridge — Tashiro Pond — Taisho Pond — Imperial Hotel — Places of Tourist Interest: Bus Terminal — Kappa Bridge. Time required: about 2 hrs. Kappa Bridge (河童橋), over the crystal-clear waters of the (2) Kappa Bridge — Konashidaira — Myojin Bridge — Myojin Azusa River, 2km upstream from Taisho Pond, a suspension Pond — Kappa Bridge. Time required: about 3 hrs. bridge commanding a fine view of Mt. Oku-Hotaka (alt. 3,190m) (3) Kappa Bridge — Konashidaira — Myojin Pond — Tokusawa. to the north is known as the symbol of Kamikochi. 5-min. walk Time required: 4｠hrs. (round trip). from Kamikochi Bus Terminal.

02 km Mt. Nishi-Hotaka (2,909m) 西穂高岳 Kamikochi Mt. Oku-Hotaka (3,190m) 奥穂高岳 path Mt. Yake (2,455m) Relief of Rev. W. Weston 焼岳 Tashiro Bridge ウエストン碑 Mt. Mae-Hotaka 田代橋 (3,090m) 前穂高岳 38 Taisho Pond 39 40 大正池(大正池 ) Kappa Bridge 河童橋 Tashiro Pond 田代池 5 Mt. Myojin 37 Bus Terminal (2,931m) 明神岳 Konashidaira Campground To Yoko-oYokoo Myojin Pond 横尾へ 明神池 To Shin-Shimashima,Shin-Shimashima Azusa River Matsumoto 梓川 Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya 新島々、松本へ Mt. Kasumizawa Myojin Bridge 穂高神社奥宮 (2,646m) 明神橋 41 霞沢岳 Tokusawa Campground

37 - 41 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 9/10 5 correspond to those in the Restaurants Iist on page 8/10 PAGE 8/ 10 NAGANO

Restaurants:

Name/Category Menu/Price Address/Access/Tel. Open hours / Closed

Hotel Sunroute Nagano B1, 1-28-3, Winds Minami-Chitose, Nagano City 11:30-0:00 1 Lunch set: from ¥700 ウインズ 1-min. walk from JR Nagano Sta. Open year-round Beer restaurant (026)224-1681

Togen Hotel Sankeien, 1477 Shindenmachi, 11:30-15:30 2 中国料理桃源 Fried rice: from ¥850 Nagano City 16:30-21:30 Chinese Chinese noodles: from ¥700 7-min. walk from JR Nagano Sta. Closed on Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 2 (026)228-3399

Shizuka 4-10-8, Ote, Matsumoto City 12:00-23:00 Lunch set: from ¥735 3 しずか 10-min. walk from JR Matsumoto Sta. Closed on Sundays & Dinner set: from ¥1,850 Japanese (0263)32-0547 national holidays

Hotel Buena Vista 1F, 1-2-1, Honjo, Chit Chat Breakfast Buffet: from ¥1,600 Matsumoto City 7:00-22:00 4 チット／チャット Lunch set: from ¥1,200 5-min. walk from JR Matsumoto Sta. Open year-round Western Dinner course: from ¥3,000 (0263)37-0111

Kamikochi Restaurant Kamikochi Bus Terminal Bldg. 2F, Zaru : ¥700 6:00-16:30 村営上高地レストラン Kamikochi, Azumimura, Minami-Azumi-gun 5 Tempura soba: ¥650 Closed during winter Buckwheat noodles/Japanese (0263)95-2039 1 – 5 correspond to those on the maps on page 2/10, 6/10 and 7/10

TOURIST INFORMATION (“i” Tourist Information Offices) information Matsumoto Tourist Information: JR Matsumoto Station,1-1-1,Fukashi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Pref. Tel.(0263)32-2814 9:30–18:00 (Apr.–Oct.); 9:00–17:30 (Nov.–Mar.); Closed on Dec.28–Jan.3 Nagano City Tourist Information Center: JR ,1038-4, Kitagawara, Kurita, Nagano City, Nagano Pref. Tel.(026)226-5626 9:00–18:00; Closed on Dec.30–Jan.3

Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and from overseas free local tours guided in English or other pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms languages. They are registered with JNTO and display a the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single badge. There is no charge for their service as they are volunteers. room . You are only expected to pay for their travel expenses, admissions Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- to tourist facilities if you are visiting them, and to pay for their meals national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). if you eat with them. ————————————————————————————— Reservation before your departure for Japan Matsumoto SGG Club Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. We have a preset guided tour of Matsumoto Castle and Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form Japan Folklore Museum. Come to the Management Office available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least of Matsumoto Castle between 10 am-4 pm Sat., Sun. and one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from national holidays. The tour takes place mid-Apr. till mid- home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a Nov. We can also take you around at your request. For firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. arrangements, apply by telephone to Mr. Masahiko Saito Reservation after your arrival in Japan (0263-32-7140, 8a.m.-12 noon), or to Matsumoto Castle To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (0263-32-2902, 8a.m.-5p.m.), or e-mail ([email protected]). (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Airport). Alps Language Service Association We can take you around at your request. Welcome Inn Reservation Center c/o International Tourism Center of Japan Apply by phone / fax to Mr. Kenzo Ichikawa 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 (0263-57-8601, 8a.m.-8p.m.) or e-mail ([email protected]) Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521 NAGANO PAGE 9/ 10

Accommodations: Room rate Room rate Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Name of facilities Tel. (¥)

Nagano: 26 Lodge Hakuba (P) W (0261)72-3095 6,500~ 1 Hotel Metropolitan Nagano (H) (026)291-7000 16,000~ Shirogane (P) W (0261)82-2388 4,200~ 2 Hotel Kokusai 21 (H) (026)234-1111 15,000~ 3 Hotel Sunroute Nagano(H) (026)228-2222 13,000~ Matsumoto: 4 Nagano Hotel Saihokukan (H) (026)235-3333 12,000~ 27 Matsumoto Tokyu Inn (H) (0263)36-0109 16,600~ 5 Hotel Nagano Avenue (BH) W (0262)23-1123 6,000~ 28 Hotel New Station (BH) W (0263)35-3850 7,500 6 Hotel New Nagano (BH) W (0262)27-7200 5,500~ 29 Matsumoto Green Hotel (BH) (0263)35-1277 6,000~ 30 Marumo Ryokan (R*) W (0263)32-0115 5,250~ Shiga Heights: 31 Enjyo Bekkan (R*) W (0263)33-7233 6,800 7 Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel (H) (0269)34-3111 18,000~ 32 Matsumoto Tourist Hotel (BH) W (0263)33-9000 6,300 8 Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga (H) (0269)34-3611 23,000~ 33 Hotel Ikkyu (R*) W (0263)35-8528 4,500~ 9 Uotoshi Ryokan (R*) W (0269)33-1215 4,000~ ▲ 34 Hamilton Inn Matsumoto (BH) W (0263)32-2888 6,000~ 10 Kitashiga Holiday Inn (R) W (0269)33-7171 7,350~ 35 Nunoya Ryokan (R) W (0263)32-0545 8,000~ 36 Hotel Iidaya (BH) W (0263)32-0027 6,000~ Yudanaka-Shibu Spas: 11 Yudanaka View Hotel (R) (0269)33-4126 12,600~ Other Places in the Vicinity of 12 Hotel Nishimasa (R) (0269)33-3561 8,400~ Matsumoto 13 Kanaguya (R) (0269)33-3131 14,700~ YH Asama Onsen (Y*) (0263)46-1335 3,360~ 14 Hotel Aburaya (R) (0269)33-4511 12,600~ (Closed late Dec.–early Jan.) YH Azumino (Y) (0263)83-6170 5,040~ Nozawa: (Closed mid-Jan.–early Feb.) 15 Nozawa Grand Hotel (R) (0269)85-3151 18,900~ People’s Lodge Lakeside Misuzu (PL) (0263)46-1727 6,900~ 16 Tokiwaya (R) (0269)85-3128 15,800~ 17 Kiriya (R) (0269)85-2020 15,800~ Kamikochi: 18 Ryokan Sakaya (R) (0269)85-3118 16,800~ 37 Taishoike Hotel (R) (0263)95-2301 15,750~ 19 Haus Stanton Hotel Garni (H) (0269)85-3597 10,000~ 38 Son-ei Kamikochi Alpine (0263)95-2231 14,000~ 20 Tomiken (R) (0269)85-2262 7,500~ Hotel (R) (Closed Nov.15-Apr.25) 39 Nishiitoya Sanso (R) (0263)95-2206 13,650~ Hakuba: 40 Gosenjaku Lodge (R) (0263)95-2221 17,000~ 21 Pension Nostalgia (P) W (0261)72-4585 5,000~ 41 Myojinkan (R) (0263)95-2036 11,000~ 22 Oone-kan (R) (0261)72-2111 8,500~ 23 Taigaku-kan (R) (0261)72-2075 10,650~ 24 Yukino-so (R) (0261)72-2211 8,000~ 25 Pension Ichibanboshi (P) W (0261)72-5501 6,000~

Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. 1 – 41 correspond to those on the map on pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. H = Hotel Rate for a twin room. BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. R = Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. R* = Ryokan Rate per person without meals. Y = Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. Y* = Youth Hostel Rate per person without meals. P = Pension Rate per person without meals. PL = People’s Lodge Rate per person with 2 meals. W = Welcome Inn member ▲ = Additional ¥1,000 per room for heating from Nov. to mid Apr.

Please note that hot-spring spa tax (about ¥150) is charged when you stay at an accommodation which has hot-spring bath facilities. PAGE 10 / 10 NAGANO

Nagano Prefecture

Iiyama Line 飯山線 Togari-Nozawa- Onsen Sta. 戸狩野沢温泉 Mt. Shirouma Nozawa Spa 白馬岳 Iiyama Sta. 野沢温泉 飯山 Shinetsu Line 信越本線 Kijima Sta. Iizuna Heights 木島 飯綱高原 Japan Railways (JR) Hakuba Sta. 白馬 Shiga Heights Other Railways 志賀高原 Yudanaka Oito Line Nagano Sta. Buses 大糸線 湯田中 長野 Nagano Dentetsu Line 電鉄 Shinano Omachi Sta. 長野 信濃大町

Nagano City Hotaka Sta. N 長野市 ag Azumino 穂高 a n Karuizawa 安曇野 o Shi 軽井沢 nka nsen 長 Asama Spa 野 Kamikochi Shinonoi Line 新 篠ノ井線 浅間温泉 線 上高地 幹

Matsumoto Dentetsu Line Matsumoto Sta. Utsukushigahara Plateau 松本電鉄 松本 美ケ原高原 Shin-Shimashima Sta. Matsumoto City 新島々 松本市

Shiojiri Sta. 塩尻

Chuo Line 中央線

Nagiso Sta. 南木曽 To Tokyo (Shinjuku) 東京（新宿）へ

Chuo Line 中央線

To Nagoya 名古屋へ

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of January 2001. Partly revised in February 2002. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2002 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan

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