🌲 A treasure trove of nature and history! Nagano Prefecture is a relaxing place to experience the four seasons

The majestic mountains of the Japanese Alps, hot springs, the ancient city of Matsumoto and Zenkoji Temple, and delicious air and food. A perfect "destination to relax your mind" for both active and leisurely people✨ ⸻ 📍3 recommended spots 🏞 Kamikochi • Address: Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture • Access: About 90 minutes by bus from Matsumoto Station • What makes it great! A hiking paradise with a spectacular view of the crystal clear Azusa River and Mount Yakedake🚶♀️ Impressed by the beauty of the untouched nature...the scenery from summer to autumn is like something out of a picture book🍃🍁 ⸻ 🏯 Matsumoto Castle • Address: 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture • Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station • What makes it great! A castle with a surviving castle tower designated as a national treasure! The black walls are chic and cool 🖤 There are many cafes and craft shops in the area, and walking around the castle town is fun ♪ ⸻ ❄️ Nozawa Onsen • Address: Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture • Access: About 25 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station • What's great about it! A hot spring town where you can enjoy a tour of 13 outdoor baths for free ♨️ Bustling with skiers in winter, and recommended as a summer resort! The hot spring manju is also exquisite 🍡 🍎 A word about the charms of Nagano • Shinshu soba, apples, oyaki... a wealth of simple and delicious local gourmet food! • Active nature experiences such as stargazing, trekking, and skiing are also available ◎ • Access is surprisingly good, with only about 1.5 hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo 🚄