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Nagano City, Togakushi, Obuse
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Nagano City, Togakushi, Obuse
Togakushi is known as the birthplace of soba noodles and for its famous "Togakushi Plateau" which offers a spectacular view. The "Kamiyamada Onsen" has a 100-year history and its open-air bath provides a refreshing feeling while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, allowing you to truly relax in an elegant atmosphere. In the historical chestnut town of Obuse, gourmet food is a must-try, especially the sweets made with chestnuts, which are abundant and popular for food tours, including Western-style and Japanese-style sweets that can also be souvenirs.
Nagano City, Togakushi, Obuse
6 Highlights
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Zenko-ji Temple
One of Nagano's top tourist attractions with a history of 1400 years!
Zenko-ji Temple is a classic tourist spot in Nagano. The precincts are filled with a solemn atmosphere. Enjoy eating and walking around the town in front of the temple! It is also the place where the idiom "being led to a good place by a cow" originated from.
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Zenko-ji Temple
One of Nagano's top tourist attractions with a history of 1400 years!
Zenko-ji Temple is a classic tourist spot in Nagano. The precincts are filled with a solemn atmosphere. Enjoy eating and walking around the town in front of the temple! It is also the place where the idiom "being led to a good place by a cow" originated from.
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Togakushi Shrine
One of the top power spots with a history of 2000 years
Togakushi Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, which is said to be a sacred mountain. The shrine's thatched roof buildings exude a sacred atmosphere. It is said to be associated with the legend of "Amano Iwato" in Japanese mythology. If you visit, your luck is sure to improve!
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Togakushi Shrine
One of the top power spots with a history of 2000 years
Togakushi Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, which is said to be a sacred mountain. The shrine's thatched roof buildings exude a sacred atmosphere. It is said to be associated with the legend of "Amano Iwato" in Japanese mythology. If you visit, your luck is sure to improve!
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Togakushi Soba
Refreshing soba with a tradition dating back to the Heian period
Togakushi is said to be the birthplace of soba and is counted as one of the three best soba in Japan. Its rich aroma and sweetness can only be tasted here! Its unique feature is "bocchi-mori," where soba is divided into small portions without draining water and piled in a circular shape on a sieve.
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Togakushi Soba
Refreshing soba with a tradition dating back to the Heian period
Togakushi is said to be the birthplace of soba and is counted as one of the three best soba in Japan. Its rich aroma and sweetness can only be tasted here! Its unique feature is "bocchi-mori," where soba is divided into small portions without draining water and piled in a circular shape on a sieve.
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Obuse (Chestnut Pathway)
Stroll through atmospheric back alleys in a chestnut-producing region
A cute path covered with chestnut trees. The earthen walls are neatly lined up in the old town. Take a leisurely stroll and try to find the famous chestnut cuisine.
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Obuse (Chestnut Pathway)
Stroll through atmospheric back alleys in a chestnut-producing region
A cute path covered with chestnut trees. The earthen walls are neatly lined up in the old town. Take a leisurely stroll and try to find the famous chestnut cuisine.
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Sanada Treasures Museum
Enjoy the history of the popular Sengoku warrior, the Sanada family
Matsushiro is the site of the castle where the Sanada family, a popular warrior family during the Sengoku period, resided. The "Sanada Treasures Museum" exhibits numerous valuable cultural assets related to the Sanada family, making it an irresistible facility for history enthusiasts.
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Sanada Treasures Museum
Enjoy the history of the popular Sengoku warrior, the Sanada family
Matsushiro is the site of the castle where the Sanada family, a popular warrior family during the Sengoku period, resided. The "Sanada Treasures Museum" exhibits numerous valuable cultural assets related to the Sanada family, making it an irresistible facility for history enthusiasts.
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Togura Kamiyamada Onsen
A hot spring along the Chikuma River with a 100-year history
This hot spring is located along the Chikuma River and has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Hot Springs" with a 100-year history. The sulfur spring water removes keratin from the skin and is effective for skin diseases. After enjoying local cuisine and specialty towel udon, spend a relaxing time in the hot spring for the ultimate bliss!
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Togura Kamiyamada Onsen
A hot spring along the Chikuma River with a 100-year history
This hot spring is located along the Chikuma River and has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Hot Springs" with a 100-year history. The sulfur spring water removes keratin from the skin and is effective for skin diseases. After enjoying local cuisine and specialty towel udon, spend a relaxing time in the hot spring for the ultimate bliss!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Togakushi Soba
Refreshing soba with a tradition dating back to the Heian period.
Togakushi is said to be the birthplace of soba, and is also counted as one of the three best soba in Japan. Its rich aroma and sweetness can only be tasted here! It is characterized by "bocchi-mori", where the soba is divided into small portions without draining the water and formed into a circle on a sieve.
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.
Eating and Walking in Zenkoji Temple's Monzen-machi
Enjoy the food in Monzen-machi while visiting Zenkoji Temple
Monzen-machi shopping street in Shinshu is where delicious food is gathered. Just watching the lively atmosphere like a festival is exciting, but of course, the delicious food is also a must-try. Sweet or salty, it is recommended to stroll around while enjoying small bites!
Nagano Shimmachi Genghis Khan Road
The unique sauce is the point of Nagano Genghis Khan
When you think of Genghis Khan, you think of Hokkaido, but there is also a Genghis Khan culture in Nagano. The lamb meat, carefully marinated in a secret sauce, is tender and without any unpleasant odor. If you go to Nagano Shimmachi Genghis Khan Road, you'll find a collection of shops that boast their own unique flavors!
Obuse Chestnuts
The finest chestnuts born from the nature of Obuse.
Obuse is a town of chestnuts. The distinctive acidic soil and the climate of Northern Shinshu produce delicious chestnuts that are second to none. In addition to the classics such as sweet bean paste with chestnuts, chestnut rice cake, and Mont Blanc for Western sweets, there are various other sweets and dishes.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥9,662
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥27,558
Best Season
7~11 Month
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