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Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 4-2-22

This is a private art museum in the center of Matsumoto City. The museum houses a collection of pieces by artists connected to Matsumoto City such as world-famous avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, calligrapher Shinzan Kamijo, and lifelong Shinshu (Nagano) natural vista painter Kazuo Tamura. Special exhibitions and exhibitions of works submitted by the general public are held at the museum several times each year. A 12-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station.
Sunritz Hattori Museum of Arts

4.0

21 Reviews

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Nagano Suwa-shi Kogan Dori 2-1-1

This museum's diverse collection of over 600 pieces primarily focuses on ancient eastern art, particularly tea implements; as well as early modern Western paintings. The Fujisan tea bowl, a National Treasure which records state master potter Hon'ami Koetsu gave to his daughter when she was going to be married, is put on display several times a year. In addition to its exhibitions, the museum has a shop and tearoom, and visitors can take a relaxing break and enjoy the local scenery after viewing the museum's artworks.

茶器の名品が揃う特別な美術館。服部セイコーの創業地である諏訪ならではの素晴らしい歴史を知ることのできる美術館だ。吸い込まれそうな冬季の世界、ぜひ観ていただきたい。
Ogama

4.0

22 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunnozawaonsenmura Toyosato

Located on Ogama Road, Ogama no Yu is one of the open-air baths in the Nozawa Onsen resort. These open-air baths have been protected by yunakama since the Edo period and still use 100% natural spring water. The baths are well maintained and always kept clean. This public bathhouse takes its spring water from the source in Ogama. It is said that the waters are good for people with diabetes, nerve pains, and rheumatism, etc.

Unlike some other onsens with lions head spouts or water trickling from rock facades, this has a simple spout. It is definitely no-frills, but still has the 100yen refundable valuable locker and...
Jyokoji

4.0

21 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Kamitakaigunobusemachi Karida 676

"A Buddhist temple located in Karida, Obuse Town, Kamitakai County. The temple's Yakushi-do hall was built in 1408; a renowned example of early Muromachi period architecture, the hall has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. The temple is also known as the ""Tsumagoi Yakushi"" (""Wife's Love Healing Buddha"") and many worshipers visit the temple to pray for luck in finding a suitable match. Mameya is a restaurant on the temple's grounds serves tofu cuisine, while Daikoku Oyaki-dokoro is a teahouse and shop."

It is a bit of a walk from the center of Obuse through some interesting wineries. It’s very rugged and the path up the mountain is made with old stones, not concrete. Interestingly there is a slack...
Former Matsumoto High School (Agata no Mori Cultural Center of Matsumoto City)

3.5

24 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Agata 3-1-1

This educational facility is located inside Agata Forest Park. You can see the restored principal's room and classrooms in the wooden Western-style building-former Matsumoto Highschool-that is an Important Cultural Property. In addition, there is an adjoining auditorium, and it is used by many as a venue for the educational and cultural activities of local residents such as concerts and exhibit presentations.

重要文化財にも指定されている旧制松本高校本館に図書館や文化会館が置かれている。ただし、現在改装中のようで中には入れなかった。
Japanese Light Museum

3.5

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kamitakaigunobusemachi Obuse 973

This museum, focusing on Japanese lights and lighting, is located in the center of Obuse Town. Centering around the Kitashinano and Surrounding Area Lamp—Masami Kanebako Lamp Collection, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, the museum displays a variety of works and crafts connected with lamps, lights, and lighting. The museum also offers a candle-making workshop (advance reservation required).

小布施駅から周辺を散策して寄りました。様々な灯火具があり昔の生活を思いできそうだ浮かべる事ができ現在の明るい生活のありがたさを再認識できました◯
Michinoeki Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air

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Nagano Pref. Uedashi Takeshikamihoniri Mikahara Plateau

With an elevation of 2,000 meters it is said to be the highest roadside station in Japan. From here you can see the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains), Mt. Asama and Sakudaira. In the popular Observatory Terrace, you can enjoy coffee and soft ice-cream while looking out over superb views. There is also a restaurant and a shopping area. The place has become well-known among tourists as a roadside station where visitors can take a relaxing break. The Utsukushi-Gahara Open-Air Museum next door (entrance fee 1,000 yen) has up to 350 outstanding sculptures on display outside covering a wide area. It is well worth a visit especially in summer when the alpine flowers are at their best.
Roadside Station Ueda Michi to Kawa no Eki

3.0

4 Reviews

Transportation

Nagano Pref. Uedashi Koizumi Shiota Kawahara 2575-2

A roadside station situated along the Ueda-Sakaki Bypass in Shiodagawara, Koizumi, Ueda City. The station has a shop selling farm-fresh produce and local specialty products; a restaurant serving renowned Chikuma River sweetfish meals; a gallery; outdoor stage; dog park; and a dome-shaped inflatable trampoline modeled after the station's own mascot, Nyan. The station also makes use of the surrounding natural environment, holding outdoor tours, in addition to music classes.

馬鹿バーガー、おしぼりうどん、馬肉うどん、千曲川名物鮎の定食、桑の実ソフトなどご当地のグルメが楽しめます。近くにはドックランがあり犬を連れた方も多いです。岩鼻が近くで見られます。
Togakushi Shrine Okusha (Main Shrine)

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Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Togakushi Okusha

Togakushi Shrine is the general name given to five shrines scattered around the foot of the sacred Mt. Togakushi in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture: Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha. The Okusha is in a spot located around a two-kilometer walk along a 2.5-kilometer roadway from Chusha. The enshrined deity is Amanotajikarao-no-Mikoto. Passing under the Zuishinmon gate along the shrine road, one will come upon a line of Japanese cedar trees 400 years old which makes for a mystical backdrop as you proceed down the road. It is the main shrine of Togakushi Shrine, and a spot where a great many people come to pray for better fortune, fulfillment of their heart’s desires, good harvests and sports victories.
Prince & Skyline Museum

4.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Okayashi Uchiyama 4769-14 In Toriihee Yamabiko Park

This Nissan Skyline museum is in Toriidaira Yamabiko Park in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. It has exhibits on the automobile maker's Skyline model, including various parts. Events like talk shows are held several times a year, and lots of car fans visit since the museum's considered sacred ground for the Skyline. It is open from mid-April to mid-November and closes for the winter.

This little museum is packed with a remarkable collection of pertinent historical vehicles. From the Winning Calsonic Skyline GTR to early Prince vehicles, even a factory cutaway of the R32 skyline...
Azumino Jansem Museum

3.5

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Hotakariake 4018-6

This art museum is located along Prefectural Route 308 in Hotakaariake, Azumino City. It opened in 1993 as the first museum in the world to focus on the works of Armenian painter Jean Jansem, who did his work in France. The exhibitions feature Jansem’s oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, and woodblock prints, though sometimes works by other domestic and international artists are exhibited as well. The adjoining cafe offers a place to relax, and you can also enjoy a stroll through the verdant garden.

バレリーナの絵で有名なジャンセンの作品を展示しています。バレリーナといっても華やかなイメージよりもさびしさ、生きる悲しみを後ろ姿に感じさせます。
Komagane Farms

4.0

11 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Komaganeshi Akaho 759-447

"This tourist facility nearby Komagatake Ropeway is located in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, and has gained popularity for their soft-serve ice cream using ""Suzuran milk."" It has a direct sales shop that sells local specialty products and fresh seasonal vegetables and the ""Ajiwai Kobo"" where you can taste Nanshu beer, making it a place to buy a variety of souvenirs. It is used not only by tourists to Mt. Komagatake but also many local residents."

観光案内所と菅の台バスセンターのロープウェイ乗り場付近はfree wi-fiがありますが日によって接続が悪い場合があります。
Shiga Highlands

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Shiga Kogen in Shimokitai-gun Nagano-machi, Nagano Prefecture

Located at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, the Shiga Highlands occupy the bulk of the central area of Joshin’etsu-kogen National Park. This resort area features lakes, marshes, and bogs of all sizes, and you can enjoy physical activities such as trekking in summer and skiing in winter. The rich natural scenery is intimately intertwined with people’s lives, and in fact, this area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Jozan Yamadera's Historic Residence

4.0

19 Reviews

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Nagano Nagano-shi Matsushiromachi Matsushiro 1493-1

"A residence which belonged to Yamadera Jozan, considered one of the ""Three Great Men of Matsushiro Domain."" The residence' front gate, believed to have been built between the end of the Edo period and the early Meiji period; and its study; believed to have been built between the end of the Taisho period and the early Showa period, have been restored to their former beauty, and visitors can freely tour the residence and make use of its facilities."

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Ichijozan Daiho-ji Temple

4.5

17 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Chisagatagunaokimura Tougou 2052

"Located around 25 minutes' drive from the Ueda-Sugadaira Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway, Ichijozan Daiho-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Tendai sect that was built in the Nara period (710-794), and which is one of the oldest temples in the Shinshu region. The temple's three-story pagoda, which was constructed in 1333, came to be known as the ""Looking Back Pagoda,"" because it is so beautiful that people leaving the temple after a visit can't help turning around to have a last look at the pagoda. There are many designated Important Cultural Properties in the temple, including the Zushi (miniature shrine), which is decorated with what are believed to be Japan's oldest Shachihoko (mythical animals with the head of a tiger and body of a carp, used as ornamentation on roofs). The temple's appearance changes with the seasons, with visitors being able to see plum blossom and cherry blossom in spring, azaleas in early summer, and autumn foliage in autumn. In summer, it is sometimes also possible to see Great Purple Emperor, which is the national butterfly of Japan. "

奈良時代の創建の古刹、檜皮葺の三重塔は国宝です。紅葉や桜の季節の写真がよく使用されますが、緑の中のシルエットも良いです。重日本最古とされる重文の鯱は晴れていないと見えないようですが無事見られました。同じく重文の須弥壇や厨子の他、羅漢像等見どころも多いです。
Hori Tatsuo Memorial Museum of Literature

4.0

18 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Oiwake 662

This memorial hall is located along the Japanische Romantische Strabe in Oiwake, Karuizawa and is dedicated to author Tatsuo Hori. Known for titles such as “The Wind Has Risen,” many of his novels are set in Karuizawa. By the time he died in 1944, he had spent about nine years in Oiwake. The many manuscripts and letters offer a window into his literary style and life.

森の中で静かに物思いにふける。軽井沢で過ごしたいイメージの一つですが、意外とそれを叶えてくれる場所はありません。そんな時はここへ。夏でも人が少なく、オススメです。
Issa Memorial Museum

4.0

17 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Kamiminochigunshinanomachi Kashiwabara 2437-2

A museum dedicated to the Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa located in Shinano Town, Kamiminochi County, Nagano Prefecture. After Issa's death, the storehouse he lived in was designated a National Historic Site, and this museum was built in commemoration. Inside, visitors can view personal affects and books which belonged to the writer. The museum also holds regular events which attract large numbers of people, such as the Issa Memorial National Haiku Tournament and Issa lecture courses.

Not sure if we just got lucky with timing or Issa isnt a big pilgrimage for others but this was a stop i looked forward to and enjoyed very much. The place was so calm because very few patrons (this...
Daihonzan Zenkoji Temple Daihongan

4.0

19 Reviews

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Nagano-shi Motomachi-cho in Nagano prefecture 500

"The main image of this Pure Land Buddhist temple in Nagano City is Japan's oldest ""Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai."" The main temple was constructed in 1707 and has been designated a national treasure. They accept requests for prayers for things including family safety, safe driving, prosperity, health and passing exams, and also conduct ancestor memorial services. Besides the regular fetus memorial service, the temple holds sutra transcription class in odd-numbered months and Buddhism courses for youth in even-numbered months."

善光寺の門前町にいくつかある寺院のうちの一つで尼寺。善光寺の住職を兼ねる由緒のある寺らしい。なかなか商売上手らしく、水子供養の看板が出ていた。
Nagano Prefectural Museum of History

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chikumashi Yashiro 260 - 6 Ueno no Sato Historical park

The Nagano Prefectural Museum of History mainly collects, repairs, and stores buried cultural properties and documents of historical value that contain research and such related to Nagano Prefecture’s history. The exhibits teach visitors about both old and modern ways of life, and there are many special exhibits as well that disseminate a lot of historical information. They also host lectures on archaeology and ancient documents. It’s about a 25-minute walk from Yashiro Station and Yashirokoko-mae Station on the Shinano Railway, or five minutes by car from the Koshoku Interchange on the Nagano Expressway.

千曲市にある長野県の歴史がよくわかる博物館です。常設展は大人１人３００円でしたが、お金以上に見ごたえがありました。古代から近代まで、ジオラマ展示が多く子供にもわかりやすいと思います。
Eshima Enclosed Residence

3.5

20 Reviews

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Nagano Ina-shi Takatomachi Higashitakatoo 457 Ina Municipal Takatomachi History Museum

Takato is famous for being the area where Ejima, principal actor in the Ejima-Ikushia affair concerning the shogun's harem, was exiled to in the early Edo period. This residence, built on the north shore of Takato Lake, was built based on a rough sketch of the home Ejima was confined to after the incident. The simple residence' eight tatami mat-sized room where Ejima lived out the rest of her life is enclosed by fixed latticework bars. The residence was built like a prison; the only entrance and exit is a room for a guard, and spikes on the fence repelled any person considering sneaking in. Informational panels in the residence inform visitors of the harsh life the woman lived here.

高遠城の100名城スタンプが保管されている施設です。スタンプのみの捺印は無料で利用できます。駐車場もあり、入場料も高くなく、高遠城より歩いてアクセスできます。中には大奥で有名な絵島の囲い屋敷もあり、スタンプだけではなく立ち寄りもお勧めです。

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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.