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JMB Fujimi Panorama Paraglider School

4.0

1 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Suwa-gun Fujimimachi Fujimi 6666-703 Fujimi Panorama Resort

A paragliding school a 10-minute drive from the Suwa-minami Interchange. The school operates a free shuttle bus out of Fujimi Station. Customers can go paragliding and take in Nagano's Southern Alps and a majestic view of the Yatsugatake mountains; the school's tandem flight course which takes you up 800 meters above the ground to enjoy a high altitude stroll in the sky is particularly popular. Open to persons of elementary school age and above, the fact that a broad array of ages can enjoy paragliding here is one of the school's biggest draws. Providing courses where safety is always the number one priority, the school's staff possess national paragliding instructor licenses and its courses inquorate the latest developments in the world of paragliding.

家族で午前中の体験に参加しました。時折、霧雨が降る中でしたが、スタッフの方々が普段より多く配員いただいて、無事に三回以上トライできました。想像以上に難しかったですが、数秒でも浮いて良い体験ができました。こどもは、元気もよく空中浮遊を満喫してました。
Minshuku Minato

4.0

1 Reviews

Transportation

Nagano Pref. Okayashi Minato 5-14-7

This drive-in minshuku lodge is near Lake Suwa in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. They operate a domed boat where you can fish for Japanese pond smelt between October to March. They also have other fishing plans where they provide you with all the equipment you need. Its parking lot can accommodate large buses too, making it popular with visitors sightseeing around Lake Suwa.

12月下旬、ドーム船でのワカサギ釣り体験で訪れました。釣り道具など一式貸してくれるので、手ぶらでワカサギ釣りができる手軽感が最高です！
Kanazawa Onsen Kinkei no Yu

3.0

1 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Chino-shi Kanazawa 2316-1

"A community welfare hot spring bathhouse situated along National Route 20 a 10-minute drive from the Suwa-minami Interhcange on the Chuo Expressway. Located in the Kanazawa area, the bathhouse is designed to look like a traditional one story Japanese home, borrowing on the local history as a post station town which flourished on the old Koshu Kaido road from the Edo period. Facilities include a large indoor bath, sauna, bath heated from below, and rest lounge. The waters of the bathhouse' simple alkaline spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, fatigue, muscle soreness, and joint pain. ""Kinkei,"" meaning ""golden bird,"" is derived from Kinkei gold mine records state Takeda Shingen opened."

JR中央本線青柳駅近くの茅野市公営の温泉銭湯旧甲州街道歩きの後に汗を流しに寄りました茅野市民以外は¥600の料金ですが、浴場は屋内1ヶ所のみで露天風呂はなく、若干不満が残る料金設定でした
Takabayashi Fish Farm

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama Tateshina 4035

Shinshu Tateyama Mountain Stream Fishing Spot and Takabayashi Fish Farm are located about a 30-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange and the Suwa Minami Interchange. Drivers can easily spot it at the 29th streetlight if they travel on the Venus Line Scenic Highway northwest from Lake Tateshina. Visitors can enjoy fishing in a mountain stream that flows into Lake Tateshina. Since fishing gear is available for rent and bait is available for sale, visitors do not have to bring anything with them to fish for rainbow trout or char. There is even a special pond where visitors may fish for up to three char. They can have their freshly caught fish charcoal broiled to eat right away, and there is also a retail store on the grounds.
Sobasho, Tateshina Kogen Restaurant

3.5

12 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama Kosai 4035

Sobasho Tateshina Kogen Restaurant is located a 30-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange, or 40 minutes from Chino Station. Drivers can easily spot it if they travel on the Venus Line Scenic Highway northwest from Lake Tateshina. The trademark of this soba restaurant features the face of a Tengu (goblin). The noodles, which the restaurant makes in-house from unpolished Shinshu buckwheat, are characterized by a hearty flavor. Some of the featured dishes are Tororo Tenzaru with grated yam and seven kinds of tempura and Oroshi Soba, in which the noodles are topped with tempura. In addition, the restaurant serves a local Shinshu specialty, Oyaki (stuffed buckwheat dumplings). The restaurant is open until 3 p.m., but be aware that it may close earlier if it runs out of soba.

蓼科湖に近くビーナスライン沿いにあるそば屋さんです。北八ヶ岳方面に行くとよく利用するお店です。古民家を利用した店舗で、店員さんは皆さん親切に接客してくれます。「鴨せいろ」をいただきました。一段だと物足りなさがあるので二段にしました。二段にすると見かけ上ボリュームがあるように思えます。鴨つけ汁は鴨肉の小片が小鉢に入っていて美味しいのですが、二段食べるには不足気味です。二段目に入ると予想通りつけ汁がな...
Lake Suwa Pleasure Cruise

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori 3-1-27

To board the Lake Suwa Sightseeing Boat, visitors should walk eight minutes from Kami-Suwa Station or drive 15 minutes from the Suwa Interchange. Two boats sail the route: Suwan, which evokes the image of a swan, and Ryugumaru, which looks like a small turtle riding a larger turtle. Children are especially fond of Ryugumaru, and a further attraction is its upper observation deck. In addition to making several trips per day at designated times, the boats also available for groups of ten or more to reserve excursions outside the scheduled times. It takes about 30 minutes to make a complete trip around Lake Suwa. If the weather is good, passengers are able to see Mt. Fuji.
Okaya Kohan Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Okaya-shi Kohan 1

This V-shaped park at the east end of Lake Suwa is punctuated with the Kamaguchi Water Gate. It is divided into four zones: Ikoi-to-Yasuragi, Event Sky Sports, Wellness Core, and Minatonagisa Park. You can enjoy mallet golf, the large playscape, and more. There is a jogging path along the lakeside, and the wide-open waterfront is perfect for a stroll. The fountain on Lake Suwa there is lit up at night and sends its spray 55 meters into the air. There is also a hot spring water stand near the Okaya City Gymnasium where people fill up their plastic tanks so they can drive back and have a soak at home.
Kurumayama Panorama Lift

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Chino-shi Kurumayamakogen

A four-person lift which travels to the top of Mt. Kurumayama, the highest peak of Mt. Kirigamine, which is itself included in the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains list. Reaching the peak 1,925 meters above sea level requires a 15 minute journey and transferring between two lifts which travel a total vertical distance of 350 meters. Unlike a ropeway or cable car, the lift just has a single safety bar keeping you in place, and thus riders can experience the area's spectacular scenery unobstructed while being caressed by highland winds. From the top of the mountain, visitors can take in the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Japan Alps, the Asama Mountain Range, and distant Mt. Fuji. Be aware that there are no toilets at the summit.
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Chino-shi Kita Yamaga Yama 4026-2

A ski resort that sees clear skies 80% of the time. Experience this highland resort with its thick stands of larch and white birch unique to Tateshina. The two lifts and cozy slopes give it a private feel. It's the perfect spot for your child's first time out skiing, as there's no worry he or she'll get lost. There is also a range of other activities like snow tubing, snow racer riding, and snow sliding. There are plenty of day-use hot spring baths and restaurants in the area, so everyone from kids to adults will lose track of time and have a blast.
Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya, Watch and Clock Museum Gishodo

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-gun Shimosuwamachi 3289

"A 10-minute walk from Shimosuwa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. Shimosuwa is known as the birthplace of the modern clock in Japan, and ""Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya"" is a museum where you can learn about how clocks work. The courtyard has the world's first fully restored and operational water-powered astronomical clock tower. They also have an experiential program where you can assemble a mechanical watch under the guidance of a nationally qualified technician. You can take the completed watch home with you the same day. You can also learn about the local culture and obsidian during the Jomon period at the adjacent ""Hoshigato Museum Yanoneya""."
Suwa City Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Suwa-shi Nakasu Jinguji 171-2

"A museum with the theme of ""Time, Nature, and Faith"" in the Suwa area, known for the septennial Onbashira Festival and Lake Suwa's Omiwatari phenomenon. It showcases the background and distinguishing features of Suwa's special beilef through video and displays of cultural properties. The special exhibition room displays about 2,000 specimens of butterflies from around the globe. There is also an illustrated encyclopedia published by a British zoologist on birdwing butterflies. There are few like it in the world. The red installation in front of the museum represents the shrine's torii gate and the pillars of the Onbashira Festival. They face the sacred mountain nearby."
Suwako Kankou Kisen

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Suwa-shi Kogan Dori 3-1-27

"The Suwa Lake sightseeing boats are known as the ""Switzerland of the East"" and offer a 30-minute boat ride around the lake throughout the year. The boat operates a fishing boat, and fishing for wakasagi (Japanese smelt) is a wintertime tradition on Lake Suwa, where you can rent not only special fishing rods, but also colanders and bait containers."
Highway Onsen Lake Suwa Down Line

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Okaya-shi

A day trip hot spring bathhouse located on the down line side of the Suwako Service Area rest station on the Chuo Expressway. The entrance fee differs depending on whether one is traveling up or down the expressway, but the bathhouse serves as an oasis which soothes away the fatigue of weary drivers. Like Kamisuwa Onsen, the bathhouse' waters come from an alkaline simple spring. The cozy and simple bathhouse engenders an inviting atmosphere which makes it easy to drop by without making a big fuss. The bathhouse is a rest and relaxation space serving not only drivers but visiting tourists as well. The bathhouse' scenic bath commands a sweeping view of Lake Suwa and bathers can enjoy different scenery depending on whether they come during the day or night.
Nouvel Bairindo Okaya Main Store (Kashi Kobo Suwa no Tsuki)

4.5

8 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Nagano Okaya-shi Chuocho 1-13-31

Within walking distance of Okaya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. This Western confectionary shop is located in the center of Okaya City. Since it was established in 1913, the shop has focused on using choice ingredients and refined techniques, and here customers can enjoy traditional flavors which have been refined over years. Using fresh milk and eggs from that very morning, the shop makes confections which utilize the unique ingredients and flavors of Nagano. The shop's signature Kurumi Yamabiko are particularly popular and have been awarded the Monde Selection gold prize for 14 years in a row. These tasty treats can be purchased both individually and in assorted sets. The shop also regularly holds cake making classes held by a skilled patissier.

岡谷市内の《シルク岡谷の絹産業遺産（近代化産業遺産群）》を散策し休憩場所として利用しました。注文したのは[栗とリンコのモンフラン 495円税込][サンマルク...
Little Museum in a Village of Picture Books Okaya Main Branch

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Okaya-shi Osachi Gongen 4-6-13

A 10-minute drive from Shimosuwa Station on the JR Chuo Line. This little art museum, dedicated to picture books, displays works of art by painters active in the field today as well as pioneers of the art form; the museum also holds special exhibitions. Swiss author Bettina Hurlimann believed adults who seriously or even passingly enjoy children's books will find each other, and inspired by his words, the museum aims to be a place where such people can find each other. The museum holds a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year and is a place where everyone from children to adults can enjoy themselves. The museum's original merchandise is also quite popular.
Kamaguchi Floodgate Water Museum

Travel / Tourism

Nagano Okaya-shi Minato 1-9-5

A museum located a 15-minute walk from JR Okaya Station. Situated adjacent to the Kamaguchi Suimon Floodgate, which controls the level of Lake Suwa and the flow rate into the Tenryu River, the museum is open year round and from 8:30 in the morning. The museum has a model of the area around the floodgate, a model of the floodgate' mechanisms, materials on disaster prevention, and exhibits on water, giving visitors the chance to learn all about water. A Plymouth industrial internal combustion locomotive is on display outside the museum which visitors can view all day.
Boulangerie Kerock

Shopping

Nagano Chino-shi Kohigashi 6595-248

A handmade bread shop situated along the Venus Line a 15-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. The shop's motto is to steadily implement the basics and draw out maximum goodness from the ingredients, and the establishment offers pain de campagne and other crusty breads, dressed breads, Danishes, confectionary breads, and more. The shop's popular melon bread has a hint of hazelnut, a crisp outer crust, and a moist interior. The shop's baked sweets and seasonal products like strawberry, chestnut, and blueberry Danishes are also popular.
Kawara Onsen Kawara no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Chino-shi Izumino 1616-2

A community welfare hot spring bathhouse situated along the Yanagawa River a 30-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Facilities include a large indoor bath and rest lounge, and the bathhouse also offers body soap, shampoo, and driers. Body and bath towels cost extra. Governed by Article 2 of the Hot Spring Law, the waters of the bathhouse' spring contain an abundance of minerals and are said to effectively treat such ailments as nerve pain, lower back pain, stiff shoulders, and sprains. In the bathhouse' inner garden, known as the Kouzan (alpine) Botanical Garden, visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers year round. Meals are served in the adjoining Shokujidokoro Kawara restaurant.
Yonezawa Onsen Shotsubo no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nagano Chino-shi Yonezawa 6845

A community welfare hot spring bathhouse situated along the Venus Line. The bathhouse has a hot 41 degree large indoor bath and a cooler 35 degree bath, enabling bathers to alternate between them. Customers can also enjoy dry and mist saunas. The waters of the bathhouse' sodium hydrogen carbonate sulfate chloride cold mineral spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, chronic digestive diseases, sensitivity to cold, and hardening of the arteries. The entire building incorporates universal design principles and the floors are heated to ensure comfort even in the middle of winter.
Choju Sarashina

Gourmet / Alcohol

Nagano Chino-shi Yonezawa 7698

30 minutes from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. This authentic Nagano soba noodle restaurant makes all of its soba and udon noodles by hand. Diners can enjoy the rich, innate flavor of the buckwheat used in the restaurant's juwari soba noodles, made with exclusively with flour ground from unhulled buckwheat grown at the western foot of Yatsugatake Mountains. The restaurant also serves a la carte dishes like its famous soba inari salty-sweet stewed fried tofu stuffed with handmade soba noodles. For a limited time each year, the restaurant also offers kanzarashi soba, a rare variety of soba which is said to have even been presented to the shogun.

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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.