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Kiso, Nagano Prefecture is a region in the Kiso River basin of Nagano Prefecture and consists of eight cities and towns: Nakatsugawa City, Nagiso Town, Okuwa Village, Agematsu Town, Kiso Town, Otaki Village, Kiso Village, and Shiojiri City.
Located in a valley surrounded by 3,000-meter-high mountains that have been selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, it is an area where delicious air, water, and Healing space brought by Nature spread.

Unfolds the cityscape of the Edo period spreads out on Kisoji, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.
We will share the history and highlights of Kiso, as well as local Specialty Products and event Information, so Best regards!

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 17, 2025

[Image1]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

[Image2]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

[Image3]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

[Image4]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

[Image5]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

[Image6]This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.Looking out over the scene, the lands

This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.
Looking out over the scene, the landscape is entirely awash in autumn colors and truly beautiful!

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 17, 2025

[Image1]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image2]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image3]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image4]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image5]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image6]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image7]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image8]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image9]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

[Image10]This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.The vibrant colors add to the usual be

This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.
The vibrant colors add to the usual beauty of Nezame, creating an even more stunning scene!

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 17, 2025

[Image1]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image2]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image3]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image4]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image5]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image6]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

[Image7]The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fall

The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fallen leaves are truly beautiful!

Photo taken on: November 14, 2025

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 17, 2025

[Image1]This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned brigh

[Image2]This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned brigh

[Image3]This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned brigh

[Image4]This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned brigh

This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.
The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned bright red and look very beautiful!

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 17, 2025 (edited)

[Image1]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

[Image2]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

[Image3]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

[Image4]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

[Image5]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

[Image6]The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crims

The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crimson autumn leaves!

Photo taken on November 14, 2025.

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Nov. 9, 2025 (edited)

[Image1]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image2]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image3]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image4]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image5]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image6]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image7]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image8]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image9]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

[Image10]Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside tre

Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside trees have turned vivid reds and yellows, creating landscapes that look like paintings. Be sure to experience this seasonal natural beauty while it lasts.

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

May. 19, 2025

[Image1]The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu

[Image2]The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu

[Image3]The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu

[Image4]The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu

[Image5]The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu

The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu is felled in the Omomasahajime Ceremony, followed by the celebratory Sacred Tree Festival.
This grand festival, held once every 20 years, will take place in June 2025.

The Omomasahajime Ceremony on June 3 is part of Ise Jingu’s rituals and is not open to the public, but the Sacred Tree Festival from June 4 to 6 is open to everyone.
You can also enjoy dedication rituals and traditional performing arts.

You may join the rare and important tree-transport procession, the Okihiki, which carries the sacred tree to Ise Jingu. Registration closes once capacity is reached. For inquiries, contact Agematsu Tourism Association at 0264-52-1133 or check the website.

Exclusive original goods available for a limited time are on sale now. See the Kiso Tourism Federation website “Kiso Valley Trip” for purchase details.

Due to this event, Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest will be closed all day on June 3 and closed the morning of June 4.
Please note that entry to the park will be prohibited.

The sacred tree will also stop in Nagiso Town and other locations on June 6. If you live nearby, please come see it.
For full details, check the official Kiso Dedication Association website.

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Jan. 27, 2025

Kiso Town's Winter Tradition "Shirakawa Icicle Group" in Mitake, Kiso Town
A huge group of ice pillars with a height of 50 meters formed by the freezing of the subterranean water of Mt. Ontake. Kiso's winter scenic spot. Nature, so the way it grows changes depending on the temperature of the year.

Light up started on January 7 this year as well. Fun the ice curtains created by Nature.
* There are some dangerous places due to snow and ice, so please be careful when coming.

For the latest Scenes of the icicles, please check the Home page of the Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau.

We are also Broadcasting the latest status on Instagram→@kisoreporter
Even at GoNAGANO, you can enter with "8 Icefalls and Icicle Spots in Nagano Prefecture Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold"!
→ "8 Icefalls and Icicles in Nagano Prefecture Spot Let's go see the art of Nature created by the severe cold"

Date & Time: Monday, January 7, 2024 ~ mid-February 17:30~21:30
Location: Kiso Town Mitake-Ibara area (near Kosaka Hot Spring Keyaki-no-yu)
Inquiries: Kiso Ontake Tourism Bureau TEL: 0264-25-6000

Also Publication on the Kiso Tourism Federation Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Dec. 25, 2024 (edited)

[Image1]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

[Image2]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

[Image3]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

[Image4]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

[Image5]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

[Image6]【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again

【2025 Kisoji Ice and Snow Light Festival】
This year Kisoji ice and snow lights will be Held in again Festival.
From January 25th ~ February 15th, ice candles and bamboo lanterns will be lit at Shukuba in Kisoji. Events of several hours once a year. Fun a fantastic world that is different from usual.

♦1/25 (Sat) Kiso Town Miyanokoshi
♦2/2 (Sun) Shiojiri City Niekawa Juku
♦2/3 (Mon) Shiojiri City Narai juku
♦2/7 (Fri)-8 (Sat) Kiso Town Fukushima juku
♦2/8 (Sat) Nakatsugawa City Magome juku
♦2/9 (Sun) Agematsu Town Nezame-no-Toko, Okuwa Village Sports Park
♦2/18 (Sat) Nagiso Town Tsumago juku

And Held in a photo contest again this year! The winning works will be used for posters, flyers, web advertisements, etc. for the next year.
【For those who apply on Instagram】Account of the Kiso Tourism Federation (@kiso_japan_official
) > #kisoji_hyosetsu_2025 Don't forget to tag them!
【Apply by sending photos】Please send 4 color prints or A4 size (4 slices wide are also acceptable) to the Kiso Tourism Federation.
Period: 2025/2/1~2/28 (must arrive by this date)

For details, please check the Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu".

We have 😊 received many applications

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Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Dec. 2, 2024

[Image1]Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each

[Image2]Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each

[Image3]Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each

[Image4]Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each

Kiso Area Ski Resort Information 2024-2025

We will inform you of the scheduled opening dates of each ski resort this season.
* There are subject to change due to weather, etc., so please check each Home page for details.
A unique ski and snowboard area awaits you!

Scheduled opening date of the ski resort
★12/14 (Sat) Kaida Highlands Maia Ski Resort (Kiso Town)
Address: Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Kaida Highlands Nishino 5346-1
℡：0264-44-1111

★12/20 (Fri) Ontake Ski Resort (Otaki village)
Address: 3162 Otaki village, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture
℡：0264-48-2240

★12/20 (Fri) Nogi Pass Ski Resort (Nagawa, Matsumoto City)
Address: Nagano, Matsumoto City, Nagawa 1173-13
℡：0263-79-2246
[Open period only]

★12/21 (Sat) Yabuhara Highlands Ski Resort (Kiso village)
Address: 2857-16 Kiso Village, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Kiso Village, Nagano Prefecture
℡：0264-36-1622

★12/21 (Sat) Kiso Fukushima Ski Resort (Kiso Town)
Address: Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture Shinkai 10034
℡：0264-27-6021

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Kiso, Nagano Prefecture is a region in the Kiso River basin of Nagano Prefecture and consists of eight cities and towns: Nakatsugawa City, Nagiso Town, Okuwa Village, Agematsu Town, Kiso Town, Otaki Village, Kiso Village, and Shiojiri City.
Located in a valley surrounded by 3,000-meter-high mountains that have been selected as a 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, it is an area where delicious air, water, and Healing space brought by Nature spread.

Unfolds the cityscape of the Edo period spreads out on Kisoji, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.
We will share the history and highlights of Kiso, as well as local Specialty Products and event Information, so Best regards!

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This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village. Looking out over the scene, the landscape is entirely awash in autumn colors and truly beautiful!

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town. The vibrant colors add to the usual beauty of Nezame, creating an even more stunning scene!

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fallen leaves are truly beautiful! Photo taken on: November 14, 2025

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village. The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned bright red and look very beautiful!

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crimson autumn leaves! Photo taken on November 14, 2025.

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

Kiso is now at peak autumn color, and the scenery is truly beautiful. The mountains and roadside trees have turned vivid reds and yellows, creating landscapes that look like paintings. Be sure to experience this seasonal natural beauty while it lasts.

Kiso Tourist Federation posted.

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This is the autumn foliage around Lake Ontake in Otaki village.
Looking out over the scene, the landscape is entirely awash in autumn colors and truly beautiful!

This is the autumn foliage at Nezame-no-toko in Agematsu Town.
The vibrant colors add to the usual beauty of Nezame, creating an even more stunning scene!

The road in Hiyoshi, Kisomachi, Kiso Koma Highland… The crimson autumn leaves and the carpet of fallen leaves are truly beautiful!

Photo taken on: November 14, 2025

This is Iwaide Kannon in Okuwa village.
The autumn leaves surrounding Iwaide Kannon have turned bright red and look very beautiful!

The parking area around Kijishi no Sato Yamaichi in Azuma, Nagiso town is ablaze with stunning crimson autumn leaves!

Photo taken on November 14, 2025.