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SIGHTSEEING
Local sightseeing map
- Our inn is located midway along Kiso Road (Nakasendo).
There are many historical sites scattered throughout the surrounding area.
Take a stroll through places like the "Yamamura Daikan Yashiki" and "Fukushima-juku," which retain a strong Edo-period atmosphere, and experience the scenery of old Japan.
■Nearby spots
The Kan'un-tei dry landscape garden, designed by Mirei Shigemori, a leading landscape architect of the Showa era,
It was designated a nationally registered monument in 2019.
▽Approximately 10 minutes on foot from our hotel.
This facility contains exhibits on the lives of townspeople and farmers during the Edo period, as well as the lacquerware industry of Kisofukushima.
The museum features permanent exhibits divided into six sections, including materials related to Kiso horses.
▽Approximately 3 minutes by car from our hotel.
The "Yamaboshi Tower" stands at Chofuku-ji Temple, the ancestral temple of Kiso family.
As a symbol of perpetual memorial services, it brings peace and tranquility to those who visit.
▽Approximately 4 minutes on foot from our hotel.- The site of a castle believed to have been built by Kiso Yoshiyasu.
You can enjoy a stroll while feeling the history and reflecting on the past.
▽Approximately 4 minutes by car from our hotel. 
The site of the Yamamura family residence, who were magistrates who governed Kiso.
While viewing traditional wooden architecture and exhibits of everyday items from that era up close,
This is a valuable spot where you can learn about history and culture.
▽Approximately 2 minutes on foot from our hotel.
A valuable collection of first editions of works by the author Shimazaki Toson, who wrote "Before the Dawn,"
A museum displaying materials related to local history.
▽Approximately 3 minutes by car from our hotel.
Kiso Yoshinaka prayed for victory in his campaign against the Taira clan.
Because they invited the Ontakesan Daigongen and performed a ritual bathing prayer,
It is said that this waterfall was named after this place.
▽Approximately 4 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the entrance of the Shiroyama Nature Trail)
A park where you can relax and enjoy a footbath in nature.
The water used in the footbath comes from the hot springs of "Yumoto Nihongi-no-yu".
▽Approximately 6 minutes on foot from our hotel.
The Gyōninbashi Bridge is said to have been crossed by many Ontake devotees during the Edo period when traveling from the Nakasendō road to the Ontake Kaidō road.
▽Approximately 5 minutes on foot from our hotel.- This is a Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple located in Kiso Town.
▽Approximately 8 minutes on foot from our hotel. 
This post town retains much of the atmosphere of the Edo period.
You can stroll around while feeling the history, and also enjoy delicious local cuisine and specialty products.
▽Approximately 7 minutes on foot from our hotel.
Daitsuji Temple is designated as a tangible cultural property of the town and is one of the oldest buildings in the town.
You will be greeted by the "Bell Tower Gate," which is adorned with carvings of chrysanthemums and arrowhead flowers.
▽Approximately 10 minutes on foot from our hotel.- This is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Myoshinji school located in Kiso County.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the historic architecture and gardens exude a tranquil atmosphere, making them truly appealing.
▽Approximately 7 minutes on foot from our hotel. 
A dam owned by Chubu Electric Power Company, exclusively for power generation.
Hiking course are available around the dam lake.
You can enjoy walking while taking in nature.
▽Approximately 2 minutes by car from our hotel.
This art museum is housed in a renovated former Kurokawa Elementary School building.
You can enjoy exhibits where you can play with wooden toys, as well as traditional experiences such as making soba noodles.
▽Approximately 10 minutes by car from our hotel.
This is the oldest shrine building in Nagano Prefecture, built at the end of the Kamakura period, and is a nationally designated important cultural property.
Its main shrine is Hakusan Hime Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, and it is one of over 2,700 Hakusan Shrines located throughout Japan.
▽Approximately 30 minutes by car from our hotel.
A ski resort exclusively for skiers.
This 4,600m long course offers views of Mount Ontake, the Central Alps, and the Kaida Plateau.
You can enjoy an exhilarating skiing experience.
▽Approximately 16 minutes by car from our hotel.
This facility offers an experience where you can interact with Kiso horses amidst beautiful mountains and vast grasslands.
You can enjoy horseback riding and feeding the horses in a place surrounded by nature.
▽Approximately 25 minutes by car from our hotel.
Karasawa Falls is especially beautiful during the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn leaves.
The sight of water cascading down the rock face from a 15-meter drop is truly breathtaking.
▽Approximately 30 minutes by car from our hotel.
A golf course located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,100 meters.
Enjoy an exhilarating round of golf on a flat, hilly course with the magnificent view of Mount Ontake as your backdrop.
▽Approximately 30 minutes by car from our hotel.
Kiso Road post town
【What is Kiso Road (Nakasendo)? 】
- Kiso is part of the Nakasendo, an important highway connecting Kyoto and Edo.
The Nakasendo Road, which stretches approximately 540 km, has 69 post towns, 11 of which are located in Kiso region and are known as the "Eleven Post Towns Kiso."
These post towns retain much of the atmosphere of the Edo period, with their cobblestone streets and wooden buildings beautifully preserved.
Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku, in particular, are popular tourist destinations.
Kiso was designated a Japan Heritage site in 2016 and is attracting attention as a valuable place where one can experience history and nature.
Narai-juku
Other recommended tourist spots
Built in 1927, it is the largest Western-style building Kiso Valley.
It was used as the office building of the former Imperial Forestry Bureau Kiso Branch.
It is designated as a tangible cultural property of Kiso Town.
▽Approximately 1 minute by car from our hotel.
▽Approximately 7 minutes on foot from our hotel.
Located next to the historical park, this museum faithfully recreates the building's appearance from the past.
This facility displays valuable historical documents and tools used at checkpoints.
▽Approximately 2 minutes by car from our hotel.
▽Approximately 6 minutes on foot from our hotel.
A museum where you can learn in depth about the history of Lord Kiso Yoshinaka and Tomoe Gozen.
It reopened after renovations in 2021.
A place of learning that everyone can enjoy, from history buffs to tourists.
▽Approximately 11 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the Yoshinaka Museum parking lot)
A scenic spot that is one of the Eight Views of Kiso.
This is one of the most spectacular scenic spots in Kiso area.
The pristine waters of Kiso have created vast expanses of granite over countless years, forming a unique landscape.
▽Approximately 15 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the entrance parking lot of Nezame-no-Toko)
One of Japan's three most beautiful forests.
As you walk along the well-maintained walking paths, surrounded by lush natural Kiso cypress trees,
Enjoying forest bathing can refresh both your mind and body.
▽Approximately 21 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the entrance parking lot of Akasawa Nature Recreation Forest)
Kaida Plateau is located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,100m to 1,300m.
You can enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Ontake while taking in the beautiful nature that changes with each season.
▽Approximately 22 minutes by car from our hotel.(To Kiso Horse Village parking lot)
Atera Valley is a captivating place where emerald green streams and abundant nature create a picturesque landscape.
In autumn, the valley is adorned with vibrant autumn foliage, captivating visitors.
▽Approximately 33 minutes by car from our hotel.(To Atera Valley First Parking Lot)
The clear waters of Kakisore Valley are exceptionally transparent, and the view from the Koiji Suspension Bridge is particularly spectacular.
On sunny days, a beautiful, crystal-clear surface of water stretches out before you.
▽Approximately 46 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the Kakisogaya Valley parking lot)
Elevation 2,900m,The highest peak in the Central Alps. "Kiso -Komagatake"
Take the Komagatake Ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque, which is approximately 2,690m above sea level.
▽Approximately 50 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the Suganodai Bus Center parking lot)
Located in a superb location overlooking the magnificent scenery of Mount Ontake,
Its appeal lies in its abundant snowfall and varied course.
This ski resort is enjoyable for skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
▽Approximately 50 minutes by car from our hotel.(To the parking lot of Ontake Ski Resort)
A sacred mountain with an elevation of 3,000m, straddling Nagano and Gifu prefectures.
It is also counted among Japan's "100 Famous Mountains".
As a sacred site for mountain worship, it attracts many hikers and pilgrims.
▽Approximately 60 minutes by car from our hotel.(Up to Tanohara parking lot at the 7th station)