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Area Distribution : Nagano

Sightseeing Guide: Kiso and Ina

Terminal Station: Inashi Station
Access from Nagoya
-by car, use Chuo Express way
- by train, use JR Chuo line to Inashi

Kiso and Ina valley is the southern area of Nagano Prefecture. It is surrounded by Minami Alps, Chuo Alps and Kita Alps. Kiso Valley is located between Kita Alps and Chuo Alps, and on the Nakasendo road. Tsumagojuku, one of post towns on Nakasendo, remains the traditional look of the post town in Edo Period, and became many of the tourist spot in this area. Forest Industry is very popular here. Ina Valley is located between Chuo Alps and Minami Alps. Tenryu river runs all the way from north to south. This area has stronger cultural connections between Aichi and Shizuoka than northern Nagano.

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Map around Kiso and Ina

Area Contents

Tsumago Juku

Tsumago Juku

Season: December


Tsumago Juku (妻籠宿) is the major tourist spot in Kiso and southern Nagano prefecture. It is the Edo Style town with ...

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Mt. Ontake

Mt. Ontake

Season: October


Mt. Ontake (御嶽山) is one of the most popular mountain located between Gifu and Nagano. It is an active ...

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Narai-juku

Narai-juku

Season: August


Narai-juku (奈良井宿) is one of post towns of Nakasendo Road located in southern Nagano prefecture. It is located in ...

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All spots of Kiso and Ina

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