Shinano-Omachi

In Shinano-Omachi, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Jigatake Snow Resort, explore hiking trails at Alps Azumino National Government Park Omachi/Matsukawa, and visit the historic Nishinashinmeigu. The scenic Takase Valley and Aoki Lake also offer beautiful natural landscapes for exploration.

Omachi is an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, learn about the local culture, and experience actual Japan away from the metropolises of the typical Japanese vacation.

You can reach Shinano-Omachi using public transportation via the JR Oito Line. Alternatively, take a bus from Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, which takes about one hour and 10 minutes to Ogisawa, the starting point for the Alpine Route. From Matsumoto, the Oito Line provides a journey of approximately one hour.

Absolutely. Visiting the Tateyama Alpine Route is a once in a lifetime experience, made all the more amazing by how the Snow Corridor is only open for two months a year. Many also choose to traverse the Tateyama Alpine Route during other seasons, especially during autumn due to the colours of the fall foliage.

Shinano-Omachi is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. Visitors can explore the dramatic Takase Valley, a place of impressive geological formations and flowing rivers. Aoki Lake offers serene waters reflecting the surrounding mountains, perfect for a peaceful retreat.