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Tanaka Honke Museum

4.0

32 Reviews

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Nagano Prefecture Suzaka-shi Kurincho 476

This is a museum in Kokumachi Town, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, using the house of the Tanaka merchant family who amassed great wealth in the Edo period through grain, rapeseed oil, tobacco, cotton and brewing. In the 10,000 square meter plot around the stone storehouse are the former main building, reception hall and bathing room, and the strolling garden with central pond is beautiful in all seasons. In the stone storehouse exhibition room is a permanent exhibit of the daily goods used by the Tanaka family from the middle of the Edo period into the Showa period, and there are special exhibitions held five times a year.

The Edo-Style 5 course meal was the most incredible blend of flavors and exquisite taste my husband and I ever experienced! We traveled to Suzaka after our trip to Nagano and got to experience the...
Soto School of Zen Shindenzan Chokoku-ji Temple

4.5

30 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Matsushiromachi Matsushiro 1015-1

This is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Soto school in Matsushiro Town, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, known as the family temple of the Matsushiro clan. It started as Hasedera built in 1547 by Yukitaka Sanada in today’s Sanada Town, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, and was later moved and given its current name. The richly colored and ornamental engraved solemn mausoleum is that of Nobuyuki Sanada, and has been designated as one of Japan’s Important Cultural Properties. In the grounds is a graveyard for successive feudal lords, a memorial tower for parent and child Yukimura and Daisuke, and a number of temple treasures connected to the Sanada family.

松代城や真田邸から離れた場所にあります。松代藩主真田家の菩提寺。真田信之の霊屋があります。お城のような大きな屋根で、鯱がのっています。境内もとても広く、奥田木工民親の墓もこちらにあります。
Omachi Alpine Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Omachishi Omachi 8056-1

The Omachi Alpine Museum, located in Omachi, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, opened in 1951 as Japan’s first museum dedicated to mountains. In addition to introducing the wildlife and history of the Hida Mountains, the museum also holds exhibitions on the symbiosis between mountain-top ecosystems and people. At the attached zoo facility, Hida Mountain wildlife like Japanese serows and owls are kept; an exhibit featuring ptarmigans, a designated National Special Monument, reopened in 2016. The facility is a popular place to view rare mountain animals.

Very modern inside. Most of the signs were Japanese only, but it was still possible to figure out the gist of the displays (we were one non-speaker and one beginner-speaker). Especially liked the...
Kametaya Sake Brewery

4.5

28 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Shimadachi 2748

This sake brewery is located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. You can purchase specialty products from the Shinshu region and taste different sake. Besides being able to tour the main building with a reservation, you can also tour the storehouse when brewing is not conducted from April to October. In addition, it has a parking lot for large buses, and is visited by many large groups.

We visited the brewery in September after making a reservation via email. A wonderful local experience. We took a 10 minute local train from Matsumoto to Shimonii Station and then walked from the...
Komoro City Koyama Keizo Art Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

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Nagano Komoro-shi Tei 221

A 10-minute walk from Komoro Station and a 10-minute drive from the Komoro Interchange. This art museum is located close to Kashima Shrine on the northwest side of Komoro Castle Park. The museum displays the works of Western-style painter Keizo Koyama, an honorary citizen of Komoro City who has also been awarded the Order of Culture. Established by the artist in 1975, the museum and the artwork inside it have been donated to the city. The museum's wide-ranging collection, spanning an array of periods and genres, also includes water colors, sketches, and depictions of Mt. Asama and a summertime forest the artist created while a junior high school student. The museum also holds special exhibitions and exhibitions of works submitted by the general public.

懐古園のずっと奥にある美術館です。浅間山の溶岩が点在する庭を歩いていくと美術館に着けます。展示室内は撮影不可になっています。遠目で雰囲気がわかる撮影ならOKとのこと。念のため、撮影済みの写真をその場で見てもらって了解を得ました。フランスやスペインの街並み・浅間山や姫路城の絵画などが展示されています。どの絵画も見ごたえがあり、あたかもその場にいるかのような錯覚を覚えます。高輪プリンスホテルに展示され...
Mizuno Museum

4.0

29 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Wakasato 6-2-20

"An art museum standing on Prefectural Route 372 in Wakasato, Nagano City. Specializing in Nihonga Japanese paintings, the core of the museum's collection consists of pieces assembled by businessman Masayuki Mizuno over many years. The museum houses many pieces by master modern Nihonga painters such as Yokoyama Taikan. Designed to be a facility where visitors can take their time and fully experience the beauty of Nihonga paintings, the museum is stylishly designed inside and out. A 2,300 square meter, fully fledged Japanese garden stands in front of the museum and is planted with the Kiso Goboku, ""Five Trees of the Kiso Valley"" -hinoki cypress, hiba, umbrella pine, Japanese arborvitae, and sawara cypress. "

生誕１３５年記念「川端龍子」展が目的で初めて訪れた。作品は５つのテーマに沿って１００点ほどが２．３階に展示されアトリエまで復元されていた。龍子の作品を纏めて観られたのは龍子記念館だったが今回も展示の殆どが記念館所蔵のものだった。「会場芸術」と称して制作された大作には「草の実」の優作があったが「鳴戸」や「筏流し」の名品はなかった。ただ敗戦直後に描かれた「爆弾散華」や２曲二双の「南飛図」、また青龍展の...
Nidec Sankyo Museum Suwanone

4.0

28 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Suwagunshimosuwamachi 5805

This memorial hall is on the Nakasendo Road in Shimosuwa Town, Suwa County. Along with exhibitions of music boxes made in Japan and abroad, it also has a studio where you can try making a music box, as well as a concert hall where you can take in a live performance featuring a blend of images and the tunes of antique music box. There is an open terrace cafe and a boutique that sells music boxes too.

Lots of very interesting music boxes to see plus you get to see the workshop where they make them. But the unexpected surprise was the food in the cafe. The rice was very soft and delicious and the...
Okaya Silk Museum (Silk Fact Okaya)

4.5

17 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Okayashi Gouda 1-4-8

"This silk museum is in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture lets you learn about the history of silk and more. It also has a silk reeling studio that's open to visitors. Stop by the Mayu-chan Kobo workshop to try your hand at ""cocoon crafts"" and hand weaving. The museum is popular with locals and tourists alike."

こちらは《シルク岡谷の絹産業遺産（近代化産業遺産群）》全15件中 No10&12...
Saiko-ji Temple

3.5

30 Reviews

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Nagano Nagano-shi Kitaishidocho 1398

This Buddhist temple is famous for its etoki picture explanations, an art form which used pictures to preach to and guide worshippers. The temple's origins date back to 1199 when Karukaya built a thatched hut here. The temple's principal object of worship, a father and son Kshitigarbha statues carved by Karukaya and his son, have been designated Important Cultural Properties by Nagano City.

From JR Nagano station, it is about a good 5-mins walk to this temple, located in one of the main streets of the city. It is a buddhist temple and much smaller than Zenkoji, which is about 15mins...
Iida City Museum

4.0

29 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Idashi Outemachi 2-655-7

This art museum located in the Iida Castle ruins collects and exhibits many pieces by Hishida Shunso, a painter who was born in Iida City. The museum holds periodic lectures on the arts, nature and folklore of the city and also permanent and special exhibits. The museum also has a planetarium where they offer programs with contents that change every season.

美術館としては飯田出身の画家菱田春草の作品、博物館としては伊那谷の文化を示す展示物やなぜか恐竜模型がフィーチャーされています。飯田長姫高校の跡地利用ということでそこそこ広大、敷地内に「柳田邦男館」「日夏耿之介記念館」などの付帯施設が充実しています。
Oshika Median Tectonic Line Museum

4.5

16 Reviews

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Nagano Shimoina-gun Oshikamura Okawara 988

This museum has exhibits on the Median Tectonic Line. It's the largest fault line in Japan running along the western half of the Japanese archipelago from Kanto to Kyushu. It's almost directly below Mt. Akaishi and the main peaks of the southern Alps near Shizuoka's prefectural border. Though it runs overland for 1,000 kilometers, this is one of the rare portions where you can observe a fault outcrop and other unique geological features. The curator will take the time to explain in detail everything from the creation of the Japanese islands to the geology of earthquakes.

地学・地理学の，地形・地質・岩石などに興味がある人のための博物館。かなり力の入った展示だが，大量の展示品と，大量の解説に，辟易する。パンフレットも，ぎゅうぎゅうに，つめて書いてある。ガイドによる解説がない場合，基礎知識がないと，あるいは知的好奇心がないと，居続けるのは，きつい。実際，ほぼ同時に入館した２組は，さっさと出て行った。予約しておけば，解説に人気のある，前館長が説明してくれる...
Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum

4.5

25 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Miyagawa 389-1

This local museum is in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. It displays documents and historical records concerning the Moriya clan, high ranking Shinto priests at Suwa Taisha Kamisha Shrine starting in the Middle Ages. Its ancient documents provide a record of Nagano long ago and a valuable picture of the period. It has both planned exhibits and a permanent exhibit with ancient documents that have been designated as Prefectural Treasures and Chino City Cultural Property.

「建築家、藤森照信さん」と「諏訪エリアの土着文化からの歴史」の２つの興味目的のための「神長官守矢資料館」です。一つ目の「建築家、藤森照信さん」は、この「神長官守矢資料館」を設計した建物のユニークさ、建築技術目的ですね。近くには「空飛ぶ泥舟」という建築家、藤森照信さんワールドを象徴した建築物もあります。一方、「諏訪エリアの土着文化からの歴史」は、ミシャグジ信仰（民間信仰）、守矢族、諏訪大社（御頭...
Ueda City Museum of Art

4.0

9 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Uedashi Tenjin 3-15-15

An art museum located in Tenjin, Ueda City. The museum's collection consists primarily of works by artists deeply connected to Ueda City such as Western-style painter Kanae Yamamoto, sculptor Tsuruzo Ishii, and photographer Harry K. Shigeta. In addition to displaying this collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions. In addition, the museum has a studio and gallery available for use by residents as well as a children's studio.

複合的な文化施設サントミューゼの一角にある美術館。歴史が浅いらしく、館内はとても綺麗。あと美術館らしく、個性的な作り。日曜日に行ったが、入館者はとても少なかった。モネ、ムンク、ピカソらの作品を紹介する展覧会を開催していたのに！地方の美術館らしく、すいている。でも、他人に気兼ねすることなく、名画を鑑賞する。もったいないけど、入館者には都合が良い。
Matsumoto Scale Museum

4.0

28 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-4-21

This is a museum in the warehouse-lined Nakamachi Street, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, in the building occupied by weights and measures specialist Takeuchi Doryoko from 1902 to 1986. They have collected and exhibit over 1,000 items related to devices that weigh, measure and calculate from both Japan and abroad. The quiet courtyard is one of the standout charms. The nearest station is Matsumoto Station.

Because I was in the area, and because the entry fee was low, I stopped in, and was the only person in this small museum. Still thought it was pretty interesting! I recommend that anyone in the...
Yukimura Yume Kobo

4.0

16 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Uedashi Sanadamachiosa 6090-1

This is a tourist facility in Sanada Town, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, a village famous as the birthplace of samurai Yukimura Sanada and two other generation leaders of the Sanada clan. They provide an introduction to the areas and tourist spots connected to the Sanada clan and electric-powered bicycles free of charge. They also sell souvenirs and special goods. One can also book traditional food-making experience courses including handmade soba noodles, oyaki, bread, and miso. There is a joint established agricultural produce direct sales shop that sells vegetables and mountain plants.

万座温泉に行く途中に立ち寄って休憩をしましたが、小さな道の駅ですね。店内を散策しながら珍しいものがないか探しましたが、いたって普通の売店とお土産コーナーがありました。そこでは自動販売機のコーヒーを購入し休憩をさせていただきました。
Karuizawa New Art Museum

3.5

28 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa 1151-5

Artworks from the postwar period of Japan to the present day are exhibited here. The art museum was created with the intention to publicize outstanding artworks both domestically and internationally. Exhibitions display works not only from Japanese contemporary artists but from overseas artists too. The museum has invented itself to appeal to the expectations of art fans from all over the world. The museum houses a restaurant, café and shop where you can get some KaNAM original goods which can only be purchased here.

After missionary Alexander Croft Shaw’s building a chapel in Karuizawa, this town has been a sought-after fairyland for wedding. My wife and I visited the Museum on a sunny morning. Turns out there...
Kappa Bridge

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Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
Shinano Kokubunji Temple

4.0

24 Reviews

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Nagano Ueda-shi Kokubu 1049

"A Buddhist temple located a five-minute walk from Shinano Railway Shinano-Kokubunji Station. The temple was originally founded in the Nara period and burned down during the strife of the Johei era, later being rebuilt at its current location in the Muromachi period. The grounds encompass a variety of buildings, including a main temple building enshrining a statue of Bhaisajyaguru. The temple's three tier pagoda, a designated National Important Cultural Property, is the oldest of the temple's pagodas. Also known as the Yokado, meaning ""eighth day temple,"" the temple's annual festival held on January 7 and 8 attracts large numbers of visitors. The temple's tower-shaped Somin Shorai talismans, said to grant familial peace, health, and prosperity, are a popular souvenir. The temple is additionally known as the ""Lotus Temple"" and the ""Lotus Field,"" and it holds a lotus festival in July."

奈良時代の創建当時はここよりも南の方に有り、現在は史跡公園として整備されています。こちらのお寺は、真田と徳川との第二次合戦時に会見が行われたと小説や大河ドラマで良く描かれています。ただ真偽は不明で、江戸中期の軍記に初めて出てくるそうですね。三重の塔は重要文化財です。
Harmo Museum

4.0

22 Reviews

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Nagano Suwa-gun Shimosuwamachi 10616-540

15-minutes from the Chuo Expressway. This art museum, standing amidst the lush natural beauty on the bank of Lake Suwa, was opened on April 26, 1990 by industrial robot manufacturer Harmo's founder Tomio Hama and director Takako Seki. The museum's standing exhibition consists of works of Naive art which express a free sensitivity from a pure perspective, including nine rare pieces by Henri Rousseau. The museum has gained worldwide recognition for its distinctive concept. The museum also has a cafe where you can take a relaxing break and, on clear days, see all the way to Mt. Fuji.

ＨＰに年中無休とあり、念のため電話確認したうえで訪問しました。２Ｆ展示室は３つに分かれています。（一つは靴を脱いで入ります）アンリ・ルソーが目的でしたが他の作者さんたちの作品との出会いを楽しむことも出来ました。実は、１Ｆにも展示室があります。正面玄関入ってすぐにダリ、左奥の部屋で期間限定の展示、それとショップ＆喫茶コーナーから望む諏訪湖。正月期間でありながら対応いただいているスタッフの方々に感謝で...
Japan Ski Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

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Nagano Shimotakai-gun Nozawaonsenmura Toyosato 8270

The museum entry cost less thn $3 Aussie. If your a ski nerd and interested in competitive snow sports it is definitely worth a visit. The downside is that there are no English translations for the...

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Nagano Areas

Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.