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Azumino, Hakuba
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Azumino, Hakuba
Azumino is a place where the contrast between the endless rural areas and the Alps creates a very calming atmosphere, making it a suitable place for "Japan's hometown." Blessed with rich nature and clean water, it is a place where crops such as rice, wasabi, and apples are grown. There are also many historical sites, art museums, and memorial halls, attracting many tourists to experience various cultures and arts. Hakuba is a place surrounded by nature where you can feel the beauty of the four seasons, and the mountains of the Alps in the distance make you feel very generous.
Azumino, Hakuba
6 Highlights
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Kokuei Alps Azumino National Government Park Horikane/Hotaka Area
A vast park where you can experience the nature and culture of Azumino
This national park is themed around "realizing a rich free time activity surrounded by nature and culture". It is divided into zones where you can experience the culture of the countryside and the mountains, and is equipped with many facilities such as observation terraces, terraced flower gardens, children's forests, and Azumino schools.
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Kokuei Alps Azumino National Government Park Horikane/Hotaka Area
A vast park where you can experience the nature and culture of Azumino
This national park is themed around "realizing a rich free time activity surrounded by nature and culture". It is divided into zones where you can experience the culture of the countryside and the mountains, and is equipped with many facilities such as observation terraces, terraced flower gardens, children's forests, and Azumino schools.
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Daiou Wasabi Farm
The largest wasabi farm in Japan, visited by 1.2 million people annually
This wasabi farm, boasting the largest scale in Japan, opened in 1971. Visitors can see the wasabi fields, which are cultivated by snowmelt water from the Northern Alps, for free. At the souvenir shop, you can taste famous gourmet foods such as wasabi soft serve ice cream and wasabi croquettes.
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Daiou Wasabi Farm
The largest wasabi farm in Japan, visited by 1.2 million people annually
This wasabi farm, boasting the largest scale in Japan, opened in 1971. Visitors can see the wasabi fields, which are cultivated by snowmelt water from the Northern Alps, for free. At the souvenir shop, you can taste famous gourmet foods such as wasabi soft serve ice cream and wasabi croquettes.
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Hotaka Shrine
A famous power spot that people want to visit for worship
This shrine is known as the guardian deity of the Japanese Alps and is also worshipped as a god of traffic safety and industrial safety. Every year on September 27th, the "Mifune Festival" is held, in which a boat-shaped float adorned with Hotaka dolls collides fiercely with another float, attracting many worshippers.
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Hotaka Shrine
A famous power spot that people want to visit for worship
This shrine is known as the guardian deity of the Japanese Alps and is also worshipped as a god of traffic safety and industrial safety. Every year on September 27th, the "Mifune Festival" is held, in which a boat-shaped float adorned with Hotaka dolls collides fiercely with another float, attracting many worshippers.
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Azumino Chihiro Art Museum
A picture book museum where you can enjoy nature and art in Azumino
This museum is located in "Azumino Chihiro Park," which offers views of the Northern Alps and rural landscapes. It exhibits works by picture book artists Chihiro Iwasaki and overseas artists, and features a museum shop, exhibition rooms, and a picture book cafe.
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Azumino Chihiro Art Museum
A picture book museum where you can enjoy nature and art in Azumino
This museum is located in "Azumino Chihiro Park," which offers views of the Northern Alps and rural landscapes. It exhibits works by picture book artists Chihiro Iwasaki and overseas artists, and features a museum shop, exhibition rooms, and a picture book cafe.
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Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
A famous spot where the Nagano Olympics were held
This ski jumping stadium in Hakuba Village, where the Japanese national team won a gold medal, is the only place where you can climb up to the starting point of the jump and experience the actual view and height! There is an Olympic gallery inside the stadium where you can see photos and exhibits from the Nagano Olympics.
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Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
A famous spot where the Nagano Olympics were held
This ski jumping stadium in Hakuba Village, where the Japanese national team won a gold medal, is the only place where you can climb up to the starting point of the jump and experience the actual view and height! There is an Olympic gallery inside the stadium where you can see photos and exhibits from the Nagano Olympics.
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Omachi Onsen
A resort hot spring surrounded by nature and beautiful forests
This resort hot spring is located at the Nagano entrance of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, surrounded by nature and beautiful forests of birch and Japanese larch. You can also enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the open-air bath. After visiting the Kurobe Dam, relax and unwind in the hot spring!
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Omachi Onsen
A resort hot spring surrounded by nature and beautiful forests
This resort hot spring is located at the Nagano entrance of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, surrounded by nature and beautiful forests of birch and Japanese larch. You can also enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the open-air bath. After visiting the Kurobe Dam, relax and unwind in the hot spring!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Shinshu Soba
Shinshu Soba is a traditional food of Nagano Prefecture.
Only those that use 40% or more of buckwheat flour can be called Shinshu Soba. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, delicious soba with well-aged starch is produced. Please enjoy the soba that has received the blessings of nature.
Azumino Scenic Cafe
A cozy cafe that blends into the pastoral scenery of Azumino
The time spent at this cafe, which was created to blend into the majestic Northern Alps and peaceful pastoral scenery that spreads out before your eyes, is sure to provide visitors with a sense of healing. Enjoy a moment of heartwarming relaxation while savoring the cafe's specialty menu.
Azumino Wasabi
Wasabi from Azumino, grown in pure water.
Azumino wasabi is characterized by a strong spiciness and refreshing aroma. Not only the grated part of the usual wasabi, but the entire plant can be eaten without waste. Sometimes, try to enjoy the refreshing stimulation with wasabi as the main ingredient.
Oyaki
Satisfying and hearty Nagano soul food!
Oyaki is a hearty snack made by wrapping vegetables and other ingredients in firm dough and baking and steaming it. It can be seen all over Nagano Prefecture. It used to be a home-cooked meal baked on an irori (traditional Japanese fireplace). Popular ingredients include pickled vegetables and eggplant.
Yoshoku restaurant in Hakuba Village
A cozy Yoshoku restaurant in the highlands
If you want to eat a satisfying meal in Hakuba Village, why not visit one of the scattered Yoshoku restaurants? Local specialties such as omurice, curry, and hamburgers are available. In the fresh air of Hakuba, the classic menu items feel extra special.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥19,836
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥28,413
Best Season
6~10 Month
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