Tourist Information

・spot:Togakushi Shrine - Okusha Approach
・The 2km long cedar-lined approach to the shrine is mystical.
・It has a quiet, power spot-like atmosphere.
・Time required:Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
・Parking:We recommend the paid parking lot at the entrance to the inner shrine.

【Togakushi soba『Soba Restaurant Uzuraya"】
・Genre:Togakushi specialty: authentic handmade soba
・Specialty:Zaru soba noodles + tempura, sobagaki, etc.
・Popular:It gets crowded so it's best to arrive early.(Opens at 11:00)

・Move:About 1 hour by car from Togakushi(Passing through Nagano city)
・Old Townscape,Chestnut sweets,Art gallery.
・The Hokusai Museum (home to many original paintings by Katsushika Hokusai) is also recommended.
・Recommended sweets:Obusedo "Suzaku Mont Blanc""Chestnut Shaved Ice"

・About 30 minutes from Obuse
・Zenkoji Temple Main Hall,Eating your way through Nakamise Street.
・Visiting the altar(Touching the key in the pitch black underground passage will bring you good fortune)

【"Patio Daimon"『Cafe Fuwa"】
・Location:Near Zenkoji Temple,A stylish cafe renovated from an old house.
・Menu:Matcha latte, Shinshu apple tart, etc.
・Point:The atmosphere is at its best when the sun is setting.

・It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Nagano Station to Omachi Onsen Village.
・You can also stop by a roadside station with hot springs along the way.(e.g. "Roadside Station Nakajo")

1. Omachi Onsen Village(departure)
2. Togakushi Shrine Okusha
3. Soba Lunch(Quail House)
4. Obuse Sightseeing and Sweets
5. Zenkoji Temple Pilgrimage & Cafe

・Departure Point:Omachi Onsen Village
・Destinations:Lake Aoki(Aokiko)

Approximately 30 minutes by car.
Lake Aoki is recommended as the first lake to visit.
Enjoy strolling and boating along the tranquil lakeside.
You can take a stroll along the lake or try canoeing.
If you have time, relax and enjoy the nature around Lake Aoki.

・Departure Point:Lake Aoki
・Destinations::Restaurants near Lake Aoki

★Cafe Restaurant:Old Day Cafe『ao LAKESIDE CAFE"
You can enjoy light meals and lunch made with local ingredients while taking in the beautiful views of Lake Aoki.
★Ramen noodles:Ramen House Seebrick
"Aoki Lake Ramen House Seeblick" is a popular ramen restaurant located near Lake Aoki.
Not only do they serve delicious ramen here,
The restaurant's special feature is that you can enjoy your meal while taking in the picturesque view of Lake Aoki.

・Other:Great view sauna"Hakuba Zekkei Sauna "ao""(Next to Old Day Cafe)

・Departure Point:Around Lake Aoki
・Destinations:Lake Kizaki(Kizakiko)

Approximately 20 minutes by car.
Lake Kizaki is a small lake with a tranquil atmosphere.
Since it is not a tourist destination, you can enjoy the natural scenery.
It's a perfect spot for a stroll along the lake and a picnic.

・Departure Point:Lake Kizaki
・Destinations:Lake Ikeda(Ikedako)

Approximately 20 minutes by car.
Lake Ikeda is a small lake where you can enjoy tranquility.
You can experience the surrounding nature while taking a stroll along the lakeside.
There are many spots where you can see beautiful mountains and scenery reflected on the lake's surface, making it perfect for taking photos.

・Departure Point:Lake Ikeda
・Destinations:Kurobe Dam

About an hour by car.
Kurobe Dam offers overwhelming scale and beautiful scenery.
The observation deck inside the dam offers a wonderful panoramic view, allowing you to fully enjoy nature.
At Kurobe Dam, you can take a short stroll and appreciate the scale of the dam.

・spot:Around Azumino Field Spring Water Park(More local and quiet than Daio Wasabi Farm)
・Experience:Stroll through the wasabi fields, see the waterwheel, and stroll along the footpaths.
・Time required:30 to 45 minutes
・Recommended:You can purchase fresh wasabi or wasabi soft serve at a small wasabi shop nearby.

【Cafe VARIE(Azumino)】
・Every week:Monday and Tuesday(Open on public holidays, closed on public holidays)
*There may be temporary closures
・Genre:The plate lunch of local vegetables and homemade bread is popular.
・Point:There is terrace seating, so you can enjoy a relaxing lunch while looking out at Azumino countryside.

・Sightseeing:A route to attack Matsumoto Castle from the "back"
・root:Shihashira Shrine → Nawate Street (Frog Town) → Along the Metoba River
・Recommended Experiences:Have a cup of coffee at Coffee Marumo, a traditional Japanese cafe tucked away in an alleyway.(Showa Retro)
*To explore the area, it is convenient to park in the paid parking lot and walk.
A parking lot that is open relatively late is the Toyo Keiki Otemon Parking Lot.
(Photo credit:Matsumoto Castle Management Division)

・Content:Western-style architecture from the Meiji period
The exhibits inside are actually really interesting.
・Bean Information:There are also storehouse-style houses and small galleries around the Kaichi area.

【Shiori-bi Book Café】
・Genre:Bookstore × Cafe
・Point:The book selection is tasteful and the sweets (cheesecake and baked goods) are delicious.
・Recommended:Lemon scones and blended coffee

・Approximately 1 hour to Omachi Onsen Village(Via R147)
・Finish off with a relaxing soak in the hot springs!

1. Omachi Onsen Village(departure)
2. Azumino Wasabi Field → Café VARIE(Lunch)
3. Wander around Matsumoto Castle area
4. Kaichi Area
5. Take a break at Shiori Cafe
*Scan the QR code and the route will be displayed on Google Maps.

【Hakuba Ski Jump Stadium】
・Start Tower Tour:You can look down on the jump platform from a height of 140m above the ground.
・Olympic Gallery:On the second floor of the Start Tower, there is an exhibition related to the 1998 Nagano Olympic and Paralympic Games.

・Travel time: 40 to 60 minutes

【Soba restaurant Hotaru】(Otari Village Nakato)
・Regular holiday:Every Tuesday and Wednesday
*temporary closed,Closed during winter
・The homemade walnut sauce and seasonal tempura are popular.
・It gets crowded on weekends, so it's recommended to line up before opening time.

【Nakatani Omiya Suwa Shrine】
・A spacious grounds surrounded by trees
・The main hall is registered as a prefectural treasure of Nagano Prefecture.
・Once every seven years, the chief priest of Suwa Taisha Shrine visits the shrine and performs a ritual in which he drives a naginata into the sacred tree.
(Designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Nagano Prefecture)

【Himekawa Bridge】
・Completed in October 1939
・Historical road bridges recognized as civil engineering heritage sites selected by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers
・A pioneer of reinforced concrete arch bridges in prewar Japan

【Spinning House】(Daily necessities and crafts)
・Regular holiday:Check out Official Instagram
・Opening in 2022
・A stylish storehouse renovated from a 150-year-old storehouse

【Cafe Hakugetsu】
・Irregular holidays:Check it out on Instagram
・A restaurant with only 9 seats
・Relax with passionate sweets and a view of the natural surroundings

・Omachi Onsen Village is about 55 minutes by car.(39.7km)
・On the way back, you can also stop by Lake Aoki or Lake Kizaki.
・Of course, the last step is a hot spring!

1. Omachi Onsen Village(departure)
2. Hakuba Ski Jump Stadium
3. Soba Restaurant Hotaru(Lunch)
4. Nakatani Omiya Suwa Shrine
5. Civil Engineering Heritage: Himekawa Bridge
6. Spinning House(shopping)
7. Cafe Hakugetsu(Dessert break)
*Scan the QR code to view the route on Google Maps.