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Most famous for the historic Nakasendo and its beautifully preserved "post" towns, the Kiso Valley is blessed with some of Central Japan’s most beautiful natural landscapes and cultural sites. ...

Running from Nagano Station to Nagoya Station, the Limited Express Shinano connects two of Central Japan’s major cities and travel hubs. On this page you will find the following information: ...

The Limited Express Shinano operates daily services from Nagano Station and Nagoya Station. As such, it connects two of Central Japan’s major cities and travel hubs. On this page you will find th...

Kiso-Fukushima Station is a small but convenient station on the Chuo Main Line, running from Nagano to Nagoya. A stop on all Limited Express Shinano services running between Nagano, Matsumoto and...

Nakatsugawa Station is a small station on the Chuo Main Line, running from Nagano to Nagoya. It is one of several convenient stops for visitors heading to and from the Nakasendo Trail. On this pa...

This quietly beautiful festival takes place in the first week of February, bringing warmth into the cold winter night. The historic post town of Narai-juku is lined with ice candles and snow sculptur...

A winter festival enjoyed by local people in Kaida Kogen highland. Huge Kamakura (snow hut) and slides made of snow are made in the snow field. You can also enjoy the Kiso-uma horse sledge, snow sho...

The Kiso Valley is a relatively spread-out area along the Kiso River with its attractions sometimes quite far apart. For that reason, it is quite helpful to consider the region as the central K...

Situated between Matsumoto and its famous castle, and the dramatic alpine backdrop of the Northern Alps including the ski fields of Hakuba, Azumino is a quiet, rural area known for its beauty and tra...