Pastoral Azumino, where wasabi is grown in the clear runoff from the grand Northern Alps. Omachi, the gateway to mountain climbing and the Kurobe Alpen Route as well as world-famous Hakuba ski resort. Matsumoto, a classic castle town with springwater welling up throughout. Kamikochi, with its breathtaking views of the Alps and popular trekking courses. Central Nagano has all of this and more. It is a hub location within the prefecture and there is convenient access to Shinjuku as well.