Mendel Liu

Minami Kiso Town, Kiso District, 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. Minami-Kiso flourished during the Edo period as a Shukuba town on the Nakasendo Highway connecting Kyoto and Edo. In "Tsumagogo inn (Tsumago-juku)" and "Midono inn (Midono-juku)", where travelers interacted and culture blossomed, the old townscape of that time still remains. It is a fascinating region with natural landscapes and rich history. Please spend a memorable time in the beautiful nature and history of Minami Kiso Town.