Three-Day Trip in Matsumoto

See Matsumoto Castle, the Japanese Alps, the Nakasendo and more in an action-packed three-day trip to Nagano.

Visiting the Five Shrines of Togakushi

The Togakushi Five-Shrine Pilgrimage Hike gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Togakushi and its ancient Shinto sites at the same time.

Walk the Samurai Trail to Narai of a Thousand Houses

Go back in time by walking the Nakasendo Trail from Yabuhara over the Torii Pass to Narai, one of the best-preserved sections of this famous trail samurai used for traveling between Edo (old Tokyo) and Kyoto

The Sake Breweries of the Higashi Nakasendo

The Higashi Nakasendo runs from the highlands of Tateshina to Karuizawa, passing rural towns and ancient sake breweries at the foot of Mt. Asama.

Walking the Nakasendo

A path steeped in nature and history

Kiso Fukushima: Your Base Camp in the Kiso Valley

One of the most important checkpoints of the Nakasendo is now Kiso's largest town. Thanks to its central location, it's the perfect hub for visiting the Kiso Valley.