Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

Have you ever traveled to Nagano Prefecture?

If so, this article will be of help to you.

In this issue, we will introduce 50 spots with spectacular views in Nagano Prefecture.

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I want to go there before I die!

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We have attached YouTube videos of each location as well as photos so that you can get a better idea of the location.

What is Nagano Prefecture?

Where is Nagano Prefecture?

Nagano Prefecture has many mountainous areas rich in nature, such as the Northern Alps and the Yatsugatake Mountains, and is known as a tourist destination for skiing, mountain climbing, and hot springs.

Nagano City also has many historical tourist attractions such as Takato Castle and Zenkoji Temple.

In agriculture, apples, grapes, and cherries are produced, and the food industry is thriving.

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Here are some recommended scenic spots in Nagano Prefecture.

There are quite a few, so if there is a place you are interested in, please check it out.

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楽天で上高地に泊まる

The sanctuary of Nagano is Kamikochi.

I am sure everyone has heard of it.

Kamikochi is a valley located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture in central Japan.

It is included in the Central Mountain National Park and is known for its scenic beauty.

Kamikochi is a popular spot for hiking and camping, and also has many hot springs.

It is a place to visit at various times of the year, as it shows its beauty in each of the four seasons.

Here we have selected six recommended spots in Kamikochi with spectacular views.

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Kamikochi is a place of such beautiful scenery that some people call it “God’s Descent Land,” and at the same time, it is a powerful power spot.

Taisho Pond (Kamikochi 1)

Tashiro Marsh + Tashiro Pond (Kamikochi ②③)

Tashiro Marsh

Tashiro Pond

Kappa Bridge + Hotaka mountain range (Kamikochi ④)

Kappa Bridge is the most famous suspension bridge in Kamikochi.

It is the most visited bus terminal.

The bridge is named after the kappa, a mythical creature said to live in the river below.

The Hotaka mountain range is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture.

These mountains are known for their beautiful autumn foliage.

Myojin Bridge (Kamikochi 5)

Myojin Bridge is a wooden bridge located in Matsumoto City.

The bridge is named after the Myojin family, who once owned the land.

This bridge is a popular spot for photography.

Myojin Pond + Hotaka Shrine Okumiya (Kamikochi ⑥)

Myojin Pond is the goal point of Kamikochi.

No wonder it is so mysterious and can be called a power spot.

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You can drive to the Sawando parking lot, but from here you can take a bus to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal.

How to walk in Kamikochi is summarized in the following article.

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【写真スポット10選】死ぬまでに行きたい上高地の絶景｜大正池→河童橋→明神池で出会う景色

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A monkey soaking in a hot spring is photographed in high resolution.

Please see this page if you would like to view monkeys soaking in hot springs in a leisurely manner.

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Matsumoto Castle is the most popular castle in all of Japan.

Many people take pictures of Matsumoto Castle reflected in the water.

There is a fee to enter the castle grounds, but the location pictured above is free.

Matsumoto Castle in video

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The name “Hakuba” is too good to be true.

Hakuba Village in video

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The spectacular scenery of Hakuba Village please see this article.

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【日本一美しい絶景村】長野県白馬村の写真スポット20選

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This is the spectacular view from the terrace in the sky in Hakuba Village mentioned earlier.

The place is also famous for its installations.

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For more information about Hakuba Mountain Harbor, this article for more information about Hakuba Mountain Harbor!

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【長野の絶景テラス】白馬マウンテンハーバー観光ガイド（アクセス・料金）

The view is spectacular and can be reached after about an hour’s climb by going from Hakuba Village to the Kurobishi parking lot, then taking two lifts to the top.

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Many people will say that Happoike is the most spectacular view when talking about Hakuba Village.

Hakuba Village itself has many spectacular landscapes that remind one of Europe, but here in Aoki Village, the scenery is so original that it looks like something out of a Japanese folktale.

The view from the terraced rice fields is spectacular.

Watch the video

We are walking all over the Aoki village and taking pictures.

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日本昔話のような原風景「青鬼集落:あおに」を訪ねて（長野県北安曇郡白馬村）

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For more information on the Daio Wasabi Farm and its spectacular views for more information.

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【安曇野の原風景】大王わさび農場の見どころと絶景スポットを紹介

It is a power spot in Azumino.

The inner shrine of Hotaka Shrine is located in Kamikochi

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We told you at the beginning of the article Kamikochi The “Okumiya of Hotaka Shrine” is located in

Maybe you’ll have better luck if you go along with it?

For more information about Hotaka Shrine, please see this article for more information about Hodaka Shrine.

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【長野のパワースポット】穂高神社奥宮（上高地）&穂高神社（安曇野）ガイド

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The garden looks like a European garden.

You will feel like a celebrity with the very elegant atmosphere.

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The most famous tourist attraction in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is Zenkoji Temple.

I personally prefer this approach leading to Zenkoji Temple and the shopping street.

The most powerful power spot in Nagano Prefecture is Togakushi Shrine.

The “Okusha” shrine is particularly mysterious, and when you pass through the Zuijinmon gate, you feel as if you have entered another world.

Togakushi Shrine in winter in video

Togakushi Gosha Tour in the rain

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The video shows all of the above Togakushi Gosha in the video.

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【最強パワースポット】戸隠神社五社巡りで出会う神秘の絶景（半日で巡る）｜長野市

It is an unexplored region between Togakushi and Oninashi Village.

It is necessary to cross a very steep mountain road to get there, so those who go should not go there with a casual attitude.

It is a very mysterious place that seems terrifying to reach.

There is an iwaya, the legend of the demoness Momiji.

Watch the video

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I finished the editing in a slightly horror-like manner, but it was quite scary.

For more information, please click See this article for more information.

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【長野県戸隠】秘境「鬼女紅葉の岩屋」を訪ねて

Oninasato Village is located between Togakushi and Hakuba Village.

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In the video, we are filming and touring various places of interest in Oninashi Village.

I went there to shoot in mid-summer, but I recommend autumn as it is famous for its autumn foliage.

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Spectacular Spots in Oninasato Village Please see this article for more information.

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【長野の美しい絶景村】鬼無里村の観光スポット10選（きなさむら）

one swamp

Biwa Pond

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lotus pond

Tanohara Marsh

garden pond

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Syufu Pass

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Each location in Shiga Kogen is also described in the following article.

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【長野の絶景】秋に行きたい志賀高原の紅葉スポット8選

It will be like a thousand and one hot spring towns. (There are other similar hot spring towns, though.)

The town is full of elegance during the day, but the highlight is when it is lit up at night.

The fantastic back alleys offer a view that is just like a godforsaken landscape.

Shibu Onsen (Hot Springs)

The video provides daytime and nighttime images of Shibu Onsen.

The atmosphere will change completely.

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Description of Shibu Onsen Please see this article for more information.

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【神隠しの温泉街】渋温泉の絶景スポット昼夜撮影してみた｜長野県山ノ内町

Located on the border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures is the Kenashi Pass.

The feeling of being in a secluded place is tremendous, and you feel as if you are in an RPG world like Lord of the Rings or Dragon Quest.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

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For more information on Takato Joshi Park, please see this article for more information about Takato Joshi Park.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

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It is located near Takato Joshi Park, one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and we recommend that you visit there as well.

For more information on the cherry blossoms at Rokudo Tsutsumi, please see this article for more information about cherry blossoms in Rokudo Tsutsumi.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

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The most beautiful spots in Oshika Village Please see this article for more information.

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【観光名所いっぱい！】長野県大鹿村の絶景スポット5選まとめ

Ubasute Station｜The three most beautiful train windows in Japan

Terraced rice paddies seen from Ubasai Station.

This place is called “one of the three most beautiful train-window views in Japan,” and many people get off the train while it is stopped to take pictures from here.

Many people only get off during the stop, but I personally encourage you to get off and explore the spectacular view.

Terraced rice paddies in Nayuseto

If you have time, I recommend going down to the terraced fields from the station.

The view is even more beautiful than it appears from the station.

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We are going up from the parking lot of the terraced rice field at Ubasai to the Ubasai station.

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For more information on Nayuseto Station, please see this article for more information.

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【日本三大車窓の絶景】姨捨駅（おばすてえき）を訪ねて（長野県千曲市）

Sanada Shrine

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For more information on Ueda Castle Park, please see this article for more information about Ueda Castle Park.

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【真田幸村の聖地】上田城跡公園と眞田神社への行き方と見所まとめ｜長野県上田市

Lake Nojiri and Ugajinja Shrine (Shinano Town)

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Watch the Unno Inn in video

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For more information about the Unno Inn, please see this article for more information.

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【長野県】海野宿：うんのじゅくへの行き方と観光ガイド（アクセス・駐車場）

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【断崖絶壁のパワースポット】釈尊寺布引観音への行き方と見所ガイド｜長野県小諸市

Roads that symbolize Waiting in that Summer

I visited because it was my personal favorite anime.

This is the place to visit in midsummer, when the iridescent clouds are impressive.

The view from a little south from “Miyama Foods” above is that summer road.

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The best view spots in Komoro City are also introduced in this article The best spots in Komoro City are also introduced in this article.

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【あの夏で待ってる】長野県小諸市のおすすめ観光スポット13選

Watch the video “Birch Grove in Autumn

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Shirakoma Pond is also famous for its autumn foliage.

I myself visited in the fall.

It is recommended to go around in a circle, but it takes nearly one hour.

Mononoke Forest

Mononoke Forest is about a 30-minute walk from the entrance to Shirakoma Pond.

The fantastic forest looks like something out of Princess Mononoke, and the scenery is so vast that it seems to blend into another world.

Shirakoma Pond and Mononoke Forest” in video

Venus Line

It is a beautiful and spectacular view that makes you feel as if you are in heaven.

The scenery is truly worthy of the name “Venus.

misty mountain

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*Drone flights are currently prohibited.

This marshland is located near Kirigamine by car.

From the Visitor Center, you can make a round trip around “Yashima-gahara Marsh”.

It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to go around the entire circuit.

Watch the video (midsummer version)

Parking will be at the Visitor Center, from which you will walk.

It is famous for its reflecting pond.

It is a nostalgic lodging town located on the Nakasendo Highway.

Narai-juku Autumn Foliage in Video

During the fall foliage season, the mountains in the background turn red, creating a truly atmospheric and spectacular view that I highly recommend.

Please match the article.

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死ぬまでに行きたい奈良井宿の絶景写真スポット9選

It is as if you have time-traveled back to the Edo period. (Although there are utility poles, etc.).

It is one of the most otherworldly and nostalgic of the landscapes introduced here, and it is my favorite place for its nostalgic view.

View Ohira Inn in video

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The location and highlights of Ohirajuku please refer to this article.

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【幻の集落】江戸時代が残る「大平宿」を訪ねて（長野県飯田市）

Like Naraijuku, it is an inn town that seems to have slipped back in time.

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There are several parking lots.

For more information on Tsumago-juku, please see this article for more information about Tsumago-juku.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

It is a secluded teahouse located just between Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku.

For those walking along the Nakasendo, the teahouses that suddenly appear will be a truly peachy sight.

The cherry blossom view here is one of my personal favorites.

Watch the video (Magomejuku – Isshoku Tochi Stand Tea House – Tsumago-juku)

This is a video of walking from Magome-juku – Isshoku Tochi Stand Tea House – Tsumago-juku.

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For more information on the Ichiishi Tochi Teahouse, please see this article for more details.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

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Hanamomo no Sato and other For more information on Achi Village’s spectacular scenic spots for more information.

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Selected 54 Spots Nagano Prefecture’s Best Views to Visit Before You Die

Location.

It will be one of the most popular places to view autumn foliage in Japan.

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Nagano Prefecture’s spectacular scenery in video

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