In the mountains of Nagano at the end of October.

I was really impressed by Nagano during this four-day trip to Japan. Japan Alps is well-deserved. At first, I chose Nagano because I knew that the temperature would be high this year and the red leaves would be late. I thought that since I was driving by myself, I would always be able to find a mountain forest with red leaves. Checked out Togakushi Shrine, Hakuba Happo Pond and Kamikochi. These Hiking are relatively simple. I mainly stay in a B&B with one bed and two meals, and the experience is great. The traditional Japanese set meal is so delicious, and various Shinshu specialties are added. In addition, I had good Shinshu Wagyu beef in the restaurant. Although it soon felt too greasy, the first few bites were really amazing. Shinshu soba is well-deserved! I first learned about Shinshu soba from watching the Conan Nagano case. After eating it this time, I understood why Uncle Mori was obsessed with it. The most comfortable thing is to hike during the day, then go back to the hotel to soak in the hot springs - dinner - and soak again in the afternoon. Some hotels have private baths, but the public baths are actually very comfortable. You can continue your trip the next day after recovering from fatigue. Although you have to pay 500 yen more for Myojin Pond in Kamikochi, it is worth it.