A landscape bound to spiritual tradition and the way of life of its inhabitants, moulded by the life force of the earth. Myoko-Togakushi renzan Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park was established in March 2015. It is located on the prefectural border between 10 Niigata and Nagano, and covers an area consisting of six municipalities spread across two prefectures: Itoigawa, National Park Myoko, Nagano, Otari, Shinano, and Iizuna. Although comparatively small in area, the compact national park features numerous mountains each with a characteristic form, as well as a unique landscape that integrates plateaus dotting the foothills, and lakes and ponds such as Lake Nojiri. The parkʼs mountains have various origins from volcanic mountain ranges, to non-volcanic independent mountains and calderas. Mt. Togakushi and Mt. Iizuna prospered as mountains for shugendo (mountain asceticism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts) and various other forms of mountain worship were also popularized in the area. The national park includes countless noteworthy mountains, such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Amakazari that are listed in the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains guide and also boasts popularity as a mountaineering destination with mountains ranging from Mt. Iizuna, an enjoyable mountain even for beginner climbers, to the steep Togakushi Mountain Range, which caters for more experienced climbers. The highlands are ideal for nature exploration during the summer and for skiing during the winter, and with onsen hot springs available all year round, it is an all-season nature resort. The region is characterized by heavy snowfall, and its unique culture and mountain worship traditions have been combined to form a storied landscape. Furthermore, the region is rich in local folklore, such as those of the ogress Momiji of Togakushi and of ninjas originating from shugendo. Visitors can enjoy retracing the legends of the region and the vistas that were the backdrop to their inception. ■Access Joetsu-Myoko Itoigawa Station Niigata Prefecture Station Myoko-Kogen Nagano Imori-ike Pond Station Station Kurohime Station Mt. Kurohime, Lake Togakushi Nojiri and Mt. Myoko Shrine Toyama Tokyo Prefecture as seen from the Station Nagano Nagano Station Sugakawa woodland Prefecture path,Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture National park area Major road Expressway Shinkansen JR Private railway Access route Approx. 105min by Approx. 60min Hokuriku Shinkansen by Alpico Kotsu bus Togakushi 6 Shrine Tokyo Nagano Station Station Approx. 35min Approx. 10min 2 3 Approx. 105min by via the Kita- via the Kita- Approx. 10min Hokuriku Shinkansen Shinano Line Kurohime Shinano Line MyokoKogen by municipal bus Imori-ike Station Station Pond Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers. ■Information counter [Myoko] Myoko Tourism Management (general incorporated association) Phone 0255-86-3911 E-mail [email protected] URL https://www.myoko.tv/ [Shinano Town] Shinanomachi Tourist Association Phone 026−255−3226 E-mail [email protected] URL http://www.shinano-machi.com/ [Otari Village] Otari Nature School Phone 070-4284-4364 1 4 5 7 E-mail [email protected] URL https://www.otarinatureschool.net/ 1Togakushi Shrine, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture 2Mt. Kurohime and Lake Nojiri, Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture 3Togakushi Kotorigaike Pond, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture 4Mt. Hiuchi and Koya Pond, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture 5Rock ptarmigan, Myoko City and Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture 6Mt. Yakeyama, Myoko City and Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture 133 7Mt. Amakazari, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture and Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture 134 アクティブ アクティブ 言語 個人向け 団体向け アクティブ 伝 統・文 化 食べる 買う EN EN 言語対応可 春限定 夏限定 秋限定 冬限定 FIT GROUP 初心者向け 経験者向け 対応可 （言語対応には事前の連絡が必要） Park09-Contents01-03 Park09-Contents04-06 Mashu Akan- ‒Recommended Activities‒ Daisetsuzan Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park Cycle around a traditional forest landscape on a state-of-the-art cross bike! Learn the history of the Toya Shikotsu- Activity Set off on a walking tour around Imori-ike-Pond which boasts excellent views of Mt. Myoko, Activity one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Relax on a health resort exercise program in Hokkoku Ancient route from a local guide, visit a fossil excavation site, and discover a new side to Japan! 01 Myoko's nature and onsen hot spring area. 04 Hachimantai Towada- [Myoko health resort exercise program] Climatotherapy walking tour around Imori -ike-Pond Inaka“Countryside” Cycling Tour FIT GROUP FIT GROUP EN Fukko Sanriku Embark on a walking tour around Imori -ike-Pond which, Enjoy the sights of Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Highland, and ancient at approximately 750 meters above sea level off ers forests that stretch along the Hokkoku Kaido road while riding a exceptional views of Mt. Myoko, one of Japan’s 100 Famous latest cross bike. A local guide who is both a National Government Mountains. Even when walking at the same speed, walking Licensed Guide Interpreter and also mountain guide will explain Asahi Bandai- at high altitudes consumes more energy than on lowland. the nature and history of Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park We not only accommodate tourists visiting the city for and the way of life of the people in the area. The tour is fi lled with health tourism, but also have the experience and systems many great features, including the scenery of the Five Hokushin required for providing healthcare services such as vacations Mountains and Lake Nojiri, a long history of excavating Naumann's Nikko that are part of corporate health management or wellness elephant fossils, and Shinshu-uchihamono metal cutlery which can programs. The providers have obtained a health tourism still be seen at Furuma-shuku along the Hokkoku Kaido road. certifi cation from the Japan Health Tourism Organization. Season April-November Time required Approx. 300 min Hakone-Izu Fuji- Season May–November Time required 120 min (for the Fee Adults (up to age 65): 6,000 yen, children (age 9:00a.m.–2:00p.m. time slot) Fee Adults and children: 10 and over): 5,000 yen *Individual participants: 12,000 yen 2,000 yen *Infants cannot be accommodated *5 to 30 *1 to 5 people can be accommodated per tour *Lunch is people can be accommodated per tour Inquiries Myoko not included in the tour price Inquiries Shinano Discovery kogen Joshin’etsu Tourism Management Phone 0255-86-3911 E-mail Phone 090-6514-0855 E-mail shinanodiscovery@ [email protected] URL https://www.myoko.tv/ gmail.com URL https://shinanodiscovery.com/ja/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Discover the exquisite wetlands that stretch across Mt. Hiuchi, one of Japan's most famous mountains, with a Japan Activity Relax on a climatotherapy walking tour of Sasagamine Highlands and indulge in an Activity aqua exercise experience at a natural hot spring. Get closer to Myoko's nature and Mountain Guides Association-certified guide. Enjoy diverse sights on this hiking tour, including wetlands bursting with 02 local people and become healthier both mentally and physically on this program. 05 the colors of flowers, forests of enormous Japanese beech, the fresh verdure of spring and the brilliant foliage of fall. sangaku Chubu [Myoko health resort exercise program] Climatotherapy walking tour around Sasagamine Highland and aqua exercise experience in a natural hot spring Koya Pond on Mt. Hiuchi, one of Japan’s 100 famous mountains̶a walking tour of the alpine moors of Kurosawa Pond FIT GROUP FIT GROUP EN Shima Ise- A Myoko Healthcare Leader will provide guidance Mt. Hiuchi is the highest peak among the many mountains and instruction on climatotherapy walking located in Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park. Covered methods and hot spring water exercises. You will in deep snow during the winter, the area around Mt. Hiuchi Kumano Yoshino- also receive a health checkup before and after the is the northernmost place inhabited by the Japanese grouse, program to check your progress. The tour takes or rock ptarmigan, a natural monument. Beautiful moors you through Myoko’s lush nature from forests cover the area around Koya Pond and Kurosawa Pond, which to natural hot springs. Through this journey, we are located on its mountainsides. From remaining snow and Kaigan San'in hope to raise awareness of your own health and pretty alpine fl owers in the early summer until the spectacular will assist in jumpstarting a healthy lifestyle. view of red leaves in the autumn, enjoy this tour with a guide certifi ed by the Japan Mountain Guides Association. Season May–November Time required 180 min (for the Oki Daisen- Season Late June–mid-October Time required Approx. 540 min 9:00a.m.–1:00p.m. time slot) Fee Adults and Fee Groups of up to 5 people: 30,000 yen divided between children: 3,000 yen *Infants cannot be accommodated participants (for groups of 6 or more: additional 3,000 yen/person) *5 to 30 people can be accommodated per tour *1 to 8 people can be accommodated per tour (please contact Setonaikai Inquiries Myoko Tourism Management for groups of 9 people or more) Inquiries Shinano Discovery Phone 0255-86-3911 E-mail [email protected] Phone 090-6514-0855 E-mail shinanodiscovery@gmail. URL https://www.myoko.tv/ com URL https://shinanodiscovery.com/ja/ Uwakai Ashizuri- Activity An experienced guide will curate the perfect tour for each season! Activity Go snowshoe hiking in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. Expect customized experiences to suit all tastes including mountain climbing, Discover huge trees, walk through snow-clad forests, and observe animal Kuju Aso- 03 walking ancient roads, visiting temples and shrines, touring breweries, and more. 06 footprints in the snow on this tour. A tailored tour of Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park with a Licensed Guide Interpreter Snowshoe hiking tour EN EN Amakusa Unzedn- FIT GROUP FIT GROUP Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park is located in an Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park sees some area with very heavy annual snowfall extending over of the heaviest snowfall in Japan so you can Kinkowan Kirishima- Nagano Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture.