The Azumino and Hakuba areas are located at the foot of the Northern Alps. Visitors can experience mountain trekking such as Happo One in summer and skiing and snowshoeing in winter to enjoy the great outdoors.
Azumino and Hakuba are home to tourist attractions such as Kurobe Dam, Hase Temple, and Happo One, sightseeing events such as Azumino Hanabi Fireworks, Hakuba International Trail Run, and Omachi Alps Marathon, and local gourmet foods such as Japanese sake, horse sashimi, and soba gaki.
Hakuba is a place where one can physically experience the beauty of the four seasons surrounded by nature. The Alps in the distance make you feel big and generous. In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing at various ski resorts, each with its own unique scenery.
There are five hot spring resorts in the vicinity, so you can truly enjoy a hot spring spa experience. The variety of accommodations where you can enjoy local products and gourmet food is so great that you will have a hard time deciding which one to choose.
The contrast between the endless countryside and the Alps makes Azumino a very relaxing place. It is truly a place worthy of being called "the hometown of Japan.
Hakuba can be enjoyed in all four seasons, but when winter comes, Hakuba Village transforms from a tourist destination into a snow resort. The magnificent runs are gentle and suitable for all skill levels, even for beginners.
The Hakuba Sasaka Ski Area has one of the best mogul runs in Japan, with courses for beginners and SAJ-certified courses. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is especially popular with families.
The Hakuba Happo One Ski Area, which has an alpine skiing arena that was used for the Nagano Olympics, offers extremely beautiful mountain scenery.
If you want to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view, "Hakuba Iwayama Snow Field" is recommended. If you are looking for a fun-filled skiing experience, we recommend "HAKUBA47" with its many facilities.
For hot springs, there are five hot spring resorts scattered throughout the area, including "Hakuba Happo One Onsen," famous for its hot water for beautiful women, "Hakuba Shionomichi Onsen," said to be highly effective, "Hakuba Himegawa Onsen," famous for its open-air bath, "Hakuba Katakuri Onsen," famous for Juro no Yu, and "Hakuba Mizubasho Onsen," where the water does not get cold easily and you do not get easily overtired.
There are also many cultural facilities nearby, including tourist spots such as the Hakuba Saegusa Art Museum and Laforet Hakuba Museum of Art, as well as experience centers such as the Hakuba Glass Studio and the Ceramic Mokudo, offering a variety of ways to enjoy the area outside of winter.
Speaking of experiences, horseback riding in Azumino and hot air ballooning and clear boating are also exciting attractions. Families can enjoy a handmade soba noodle making experience at the Konekone House, where you can try your hand at making soba noodles. You can fully enjoy the pleasures of each of the four seasons, so be sure to plan in advance in a variety of ways.
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Koiwakate Castle was a medieval mountain fortress located in what is now Azumino, Nagano Prefecture. The castle was associated with the Furumaya clan, a branch of the powerful Nishina clan that controlled the region during Japan's turbulent Warring States period. Built in the former Koiwatake area of Azumi District, the castle occupied a strategically important position in the mountains. Today, t...»
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Mount Ariake, also known as Ariakeyama or Ariakezan, is a 2,268-meter mountain located on the eastern edge of the Jonen Mountain Range, part of the Northern Alps of Japan. The entire mountain lies within Nagano Prefecture, rising prominently to the west of the Azumino basin. With its distinctive, well-proportioned trapezoidal shape, Mount Ariake has long been compared to Mount Fuji. It is therefo...»
A Historic Center of Ise Worship in Shinshu Omi Shinmeigu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Omi Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. With a history closely connected to Ise Jingu, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, it has long served as a center of Ise worship in the Shinshu region. Surrounded by forests and the peaceful rural landscape of Omi Village, the ...»
A Scenic River Flowing Through the Mountains of Chikuhoku The Bessho River is a Class A river in the Shinano River system that flows through Chikuhoku Village in Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by deep mountains and rich natural landscapes, the river flows northward through the village before joining the Omi River. Although the Bessho River is only about 12 kilometers long...»
A Sacred Temple Surrounded by the Mountains of Omi Hozenji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple in Omi Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. Its mountain name is Butsugan-zan, and the temple is best known as the first temple of the Shinano 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, a traditional pilgrimage route dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion. Surrounded by the peaceful co...»
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A Dramatic Landscape of Rocks, Cliffs, and Dragon Legends Sanseiji Gorge is a scenic gorge in Ikusaka Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture. Located along the Sai River, one of the major rivers flowing through Nagano, the gorge is part of the Hijiriyama Highlands Prefectural Natural Park. The dramatic landscape of Sanseiji seems almost as though a giant dragon once tore its way thr...»
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Nature, History, and Outdoor Activities in the Shinshu Highlands Hijiri Highlands is a scenic highland area in Omi Village, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters. The area is designated as part of Hijiriyama Highlands Prefectural Park and is known as a destination where visitors can enjoy nature and outdoor activities throughout the yea...»
The Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus connects Ogizawa Station in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, with Kurobe Dam Station in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture. The mountain bus route runs for approximately 6.1 kilometers through a tunnel deep beneath the Northern Alps. Starting at an elevation of about 1,433 meters at Ogizawa and arriving at approximately 1,470 meters at Kurobe Dam, the route has a surpr...»
Ogizawa Station is a mountain transportation hub in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, located at an elevation of approximately 1,433 meters and surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Northern Alps. It is the Nagano-side starting point of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the main gateway for travelers heading to the spectacular Kurobe Dam. With a large parking area, the station is also conve...»
One of Japan’s Most Impressive Mountain Tourism Routes The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of Japan’s most spectacular mountain journeys, connecting Ogizawa Station in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, with Tateyama Station in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture. The route stretches for approximately 37.2 kilometers and crosses an elevation difference of about 1,975 meters through the heart of the Nort...»
Nagano-grown watercress is a fresh and flavorful leafy vegetable cultivated in the clear spring waters of Azumino, where snowmelt from the Northern Alps rises from the ground. Known in Japan as oranda-mizugarashi, or Dutch watercress, it has a refreshing peppery flavor with a subtle bitterness. Watercress is traditionally served as a garnish alongside meat dishes, but its crisp texture and distin...»