A day trip bus tour to Nagano, giving you the feeling of visiting sacred sites [departing from and returning to Nagano Station]

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This day trip bus tour allows you to efficiently visit popular spots in Nagano while enjoying the refreshing air of the highlands.

① At Zenkoji Temple, in addition to free worship and strolling around the temple town, you can easily enjoy Shinshu gourmet food by using the "Zenkoji Omotesando Food Tour Ticket".

After that, we headed to the plateau area, took a break at the Yachiho Kogen roadside station, and visited the Nobeyama Radio Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

Furthermore, at the Yatsuren Nobeyama Dairy Products Direct Sales Store, you can enjoy dairy products and sweets unique to the highlands.

This plan, which allows you to comfortably enjoy history, nature, and gourmet food while traveling by bus, is highly recommended even for first-time visitors!

Zenkoji Temple Sacred Sites:

- Near the stairs of the main hall: A location that serves as the setting for a memorable scene in the story.

- Around the bench to the right of the main hall: An area where important conversation scenes between the characters are depicted.

For lunch, you can use the "Zenkoji Omotesando Food Tour Ticket" to freely enjoy Shinshu cuisine to your liking.

Zenkoji Omotesando Food Tour Ticket

With a 1000 yen voucher, you can choose your favorite menu item from 19 different stores.

<Example> Chestnut soft serve ice cream 350 yen, seaweed-wrapped grilled rice ball 300 yen, freshly ground blended coffee 300 yen, etc. This ticket is perfect for enjoying snacks while strolling around Zenkoji Temple.

We're also offering a free original bag as a gift when you finish using it!

After that, we head to a refreshing highland area at a higher altitude. Along the way, we stop at the Yachiho Kogen roadside station to refresh ourselves in a space surrounded by nature. You can also fully enjoy the driving experience.

② Yachiho Kogen Roadside Station

Opened in September 2024, this facility utilizes local charm and resources, with the theme of creating a place where locals and tourists can "overflow, connect, and live." It includes a direct sales store, cafe, and restaurant. The direct sales store offers locally grown vegetables and seasonal recommended products, such as plums that can be eaten raw with the skin on (available from August to early October), and local sake brewed in the water-rich town of Sakuho.

③ The Nobeyama Radio Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is located in one of the highest altitude areas in Japan.

The impressive parabolic antennas lined up across the vast grounds, combined with the magnificent scenery of the Yatsugatake Highlands, create a truly extraordinary atmosphere. It's also known as a filming location for movies and popular works, and is a popular spot for taking photos.

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Nobeyama Radio Observatory: Sacred Site

- Around the giant parabolic antenna: A location used as the setting for memorable scenes.

• Surroundings of the facility: An area where you can get a close look at the observation facility spread across the plateau.

④ Shopping time at Yatsuren Nobeyama Dairy Products Direct Sales Store.

The rich soft-serve ice cream and dairy products made with fresh milk from the highlands are popular gourmet treats that can only be enjoyed here.