Three-Day Trip in Matsumoto

To get the most out of your stay in Matsumoto, we’ve put together a three-day trip to one of Nagano’s most cultured and happening cities.

Walk the Samurai Trail to Narai of a Thousand Houses

Go back in time by walking the Nakasendo Road 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

Blue skies and Mt. Asama are constant companions on the Higashi Nakasendo.

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.

Seven Ways to Enjoy the Kiso Valley this Summer

The Kiso Valley is one of Nagano’s hidden gems, sandwiched between the Central Alps and Mt. Ontake.