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Nagiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture is a town of about 3,600 people in the southwestern part of Nagano Prefecture.
94% of the town is forested, of which about 70% is national forest.
It is formed in seven regions: Yogawa, Northern part (Kakizore), Midono, Tsumago, Araragi, Hirose, and Tadachi.
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◆History of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆
Nagiso Town flourished during the Edo period as a Shukuba-machi on the Nakasendo Highway connecting Kyoto and Edo.
In "Tsumago juku" and "Midono juku", where travelers interacted and culture blossomed, the Old streets of that time still remain.

◆Introduction of sightseeing spots in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆
【Tenpaku azalea colony】
Located in Tenpaku Park, it is a large communities of Mitsuba azaleas designated as a natural monument of the town.
Best time to visit in Spring, 400 azalea plants dye the garden beautiful pink and white.
Since it is located on a hill in the park, you can overlook Kiso Komagatake and other places.

【Tsumago Yado Preservation District】
Maintenance as the 42nd Shukuba from Edo on the Nakasendo Road, it still retains strong faces of the Edo period.
In 1976, it was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
At Wakihonjin Okuya, you can also experience the life of the past by the sunken hearth.
Walking through the Old streets allows you to feel the romance of a timeless journey.

【Kakizore Canyon (Oyster each keikoku)】
It is said to be one of the most beautiful Valleys in Kisoji.
Azaleas and rhododendrons in Spring and autumn leaves can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Use the nature trails and promenades along the Valleys to see the granite hollowed-out Ushigataki Waterfall and Kirigataki Waterfall.

【Tadachi Waterfall】
The "Uru Falls", "Rasen Falls", "Senshin Falls", "Kirigataki Waterfall", "Tenga Falls", "Fudo Falls", and "Somen Waterfall" that span the canyon of the Otaki River are collectively called Tadachi Waterfall.
In 1990, it was recognized as a 100 best waterfalls in Japan and in 2020 it was designated as a Central Alps National Park.

【Yogawa Michi】
The Yogawa Michi was built as a detour when the Nakasendo Road became impassable due to the flooding of the Kiso River.
The moss-covered forest road with stones and bamboo bushes beside the highway is a great Hiking Course.

【Momosuke Bridge】
Completed in 1922, more than 100 years ago, it is the largest wooden bridge in Japan with a total length of 247 meters.
It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1994

【Mt. Nagiso】
Mt. Nagiso, with an elevation of 1,677 meters, was a mountain of Mountain asceticism in ancient times.
The mountain trail offers steep slopes, gentle slopes, and chain grounds.
It is popular as a mountain where you can easily climb on a day trip.

◆Specialty products of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆
Surrounded by forests, Nagiso Town has long been home to wooden crafts.
The traditional technique of carving wooden boards and logs with a potter's wheel while rotating them with a Nagiso wheel is carefully made one by one by craftsmen.
It fascinates many people with its delicate beauty made with craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to generation.

◆Festivals and events in Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆
【Tadachi Hanauma Festival】
At the festivals held every year in October to give thanks for the bountiful harvest of five grains, three Kiso horses decorated with saddles slowly parade through the town.
In 1993, it was designated as an Intangible folk cultural asset of Nagano Prefecture

◆Tourist Information of Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture◆
Nagiso Town in Nagano Prefecture is an attractive area with its magnificent natural scenery and rich history.
Please spend a memorable time in the beautiful nature and history of Nagiso Town.

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