長野県 · Chubu Region
Nagano Hidden Gems
The roof of Japan — alpine ranges, post towns on the old Nakasendo highway, and the country's oldest wooden temple architecture.
2 spots
Climate & Best Season
Cool highland summers and cold, snowy winters; a 1998 Winter Olympics host. Hiking July–October, skiing December–March.
Famous For (Food)
- Shinshu soba
- Oyaki
- Wasabi
- Miso
Signature Sights
- Kamikochi valley
- Zenkoji temple
- Tsumago & Narai post towns
- Jigokudani snow monkeys
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Nagano· Kiso Valley
Tsumago-juku — Edo-Period Post Town Frozen in Time
Tsumago was a post station on the Nakasendo, the mountain road that linked Kyoto and Tokyo during the Edo period. When t…
Nakasendopost townEdo period+2
Updated Jul 2026
Nagano· Kiso Valley
Magome-juku — Hillside Post Town on the Nakasendo
Magome-juku (馬籠宿) is another Nakasendo post town, built on a steep hillside with dramatic views of the Kiso Valley and M…
Nakasendopost townKiso Valley+2
Updated Jul 2026