HISTORIC SITES

As you travel throughout Japan, you must visit Matsumoto・Kiso Area in Nagano prefecture. There are many attractive sightseeing places in this area. In addition, this area is easily accessible from Shinjuku station. Today, we provide some places in Matsumoto ・Kiso Area should be near the top of your “must go” list while traveling throughout Japan.

If you want to fully enjoy Nagano trip, you should not upset the good timing. When is the good timing? Autumn season is maybe best season to enjoy Nagano. You will enjoy autumn leaves, Soba, Onsen (hot spring) and much more… We provide 9 things to do in Nagano in the autumn season.

Narai-Juku is Japanese traditional townscape. Samurai period(Edo era 1603-1868), this area was one of the main ways (this way was called Nakasendo) to transport from Kyoto to Edo（Tokyo）. We can look a state of remaining Japanese traditional townscape and feel a histrical atmosphere.

This town doesn’t have a national road and train station. I never say easily accessible. But Ikeda town has typical Nagano’s attractive points and “feel good” contents. If you come to Ikeda town, Your mind and body will be healthy.

If you visited Nagano city and Matsumoto city, I recommend Ueda city as the next destination. Ueda city is one of the most popular sightseeing areas in Nagano prefecture.

Zenko-ji temple is one of the most famous temple in Japan. This temple’s Honzon (principal image of Buddha) is Amida Nyorai statue from China. However, this culture was originally comed from India.