Matsushiro Town has preserved its ancient historical buildings.
It is located in the south of Nagano city, and can be reached in 30 min by bus.
There are many sights to see such as the remains of a castle, Samurai residences, an old school,
a treasure museum and Japan`s underground military base during the world warⅡ.
It is very attractive small town.
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
-Temples
Zenko-ji Temple has a history of about 1400 years. Everyone in Japan loved this temple.In the Edo period, people said, ”...
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
-Shrines
Togakushi Shrine is located at the base of Mount Togakushi and can be reached in 1 hour from Nagano city by bus.The 2 km...
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
Togakushi Forest Botanical Park
-Specific Nature -Outdoor Activities
It is a forest park close to the Togakushi Shrine,it is a nature paradise that can be enjoyed with gardens around forest...
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
-Culture -Recreational Facilities
Togakushi is also known for a former Ninja village.This museum exhibits various items related to Ninja.It is in the rest...
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
-Specific Nature
Anzunosato is located in Chikuma City which is in south from Nagano city.In April, all of apricot orchards are covered w...
CHUBU [ Nagano ]
-Specific Nature
" Ubasute or Obasute” was an old practice of food shortage, of leaving the elderly people on a mountain to die.Locations...