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Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture is a city located in the center of Nagano Prefecture and was the post town of the Nakasendo, "Narai juku", where the cityscape that still retains the appearance of the Edo period still welcomes visitors.
Heartwarming hospitality and beautiful nature and culture await you.
In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will send out the best Tourist Information of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, so Best regards!

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Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park Mt. Takabocchi Highlands

Overview
Mt. Takabocchi Highlands sits in the eastern part of Shiojiri City on gently sloping terrain. From the summit’s 360-degree viewpoint, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Northern Alps, Lake Suwa, the Southern Alps, and Mount Fuji.

Seasonal Highlights
<Spring–Summer>
The highland is popular for easy observation of diverse alpine plants such as rhododendron (Renge tsutsuji) and geranium (Hakusan fuuro). From early summer to autumn, grazing dairy cows create a pastoral, otherworldly landscape.
<Autumn–Winter>
From mid-October, you can often see majestic sea-of-clouds formations.

Camping and Outdoor Activities
Since 2021, responding to the recent outdoor boom, growing workation demand, and increased interest in environmental protection, outdoor initiatives have begun, including development of camping areas so visitors can enjoy the highland in many ways.

Visitor Notes for Mt. Takabocchi Highlands
There are no water facilities such as cooking water taps, so please bring your own water. Toilets are available, and vending machines sell drinks including water.

Basic Information
Recommended Seasons
June (rhododendron), June–October (cow pasturing), late October–December (sea of clouds)
Address
Kataoka, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture
Access
Access to Mt. Takabocchi Highlands
13 km from Shiojiri IC
Closed for winter roughly early December through late April
For car navigation
Gake no Yu Route
Search for Gunjo-kaku (〒399-0071 6114-235 Kataoka, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Tel: 0263-58-2140). It is about 7 km and a 15-minute drive from Gunjo-kaku.
*Higashiyama Route
If “Mt. Takabocchi Highlands” is not registered, use Higashiyama Community Center (Tel: 0263-56-2485) as a landmark for the Takabocchi entrance from Japan National Route 20. Address: 869-4 Former Shiojiri Higashiyama, Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture.
Parking
First Parking Lot (adjacent to Kusakazuba racing field, free)
Second Parking Area (Toppouguchi, free)
Toilets
Available at the First Parking Lot and the Second Parking Area
Contact
0263-88-8722 (Shiojiri City Tourist Information Center)

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Takabotchi Highlands

Kyushiojiri, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-0723, Japan

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Jul. 7, 2024

[Image1]The night at Mt. Takabocchi Highlands — famously known as

The night at Mt. Takabocchi Highlands — famously known as "Japan's top photo spot" — feels different in a whole new way!
Look at this photo!!
What an utterly beautiful view
You'd be missing out if you don't see it in person!
Whether you go with family, friends, or a partner, an unforgettable moment awaits everyone!
You just have to go now~

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Jul. 7, 2024

[Image1]Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!This is Joko

[Image2]Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!This is Joko

[Image3]Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!This is Joko

[Image4]Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!This is Joko

Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!
This is Jokoji Temple in Kaminishijo, Shiojiri City, also famous as the rhododendron temple.

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Jun. 27, 2024

[Image1]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

[Image2]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

[Image3]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

[Image4]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

[Image5]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

[Image6]Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and ro

Did you know Shiojiri is one of Japan’s top wine regions?

Japan has about 400 to 500 wineries, and roughly 80 of them are in Nagano Prefecture.
Shiojiri City has the most wineries in the prefecture, with 15 operating producers.
Some of these wineries have operated for more than a century since the Meiji era, while others are brand new, founded in the Reiwa era; each of the 15 crafts wines with its own distinct character.
There is even a high school in Shiojiri that makes wine, giving students the chance to learn winemaking while still in school.

What makes the wine industry so vibrant here is the ideal growing environment: at about 700 meters elevation the large day–night temperature swings and long hours of sunlight, combined with gravelly and volcanic-ash soils, create perfect conditions for growing grapes.
High-quality grapes from this land produce high-quality wines.

Among the wines made in Shiojiri, merlot earns especially high praise.
In 1989 a merlot from the area won a major gold award at a prestigious international competition.

The annual Shiojiri Winery Festa draws visitors from across Japan who sample wines from all over Shiojiri, often drinking to their heart’s content.

Please try Shiojiri wine.

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[Nakasendo Narai-juku]

Located beneath Torii Pass — one of the Nakasendo’s most notorious difficult stretches — Narai was known as 'Narai Senken' ('a thousand houses of Narai') and was the most prosperous post town among the eleven post towns of Kiso. The townscape has been designated by the national government as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and it still strongly retains the atmosphere of the past. The roughly 1‑km stretch of buildings along the Narai River forms the longest post‑town streetscape in Japan. More than a preserved site, Narai‑juku’s charm lies in the fact that people still live there today.

This award‑winning post town was also used as the setting for the 2011 NHK morning drama 'Ohisama'. As a place where visitors can experience Japan's unspoiled beauty, it attracts many people from Japan and abroad every year, who are captivated by this historic post town.

◇Basic Information

・ Parking: Please use the nearest Roadside Station 'Kiso-no-Ohashi' parking lot (free), or the Gonbei Parking Lot (paid).

・Inquiries: Narai-juku Tourist Information Center TEL 0264-34-3160

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Jun. 26, 2024

A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-juku

Let me introduce Narai-juku, located at the northernmost edge of the Kiso Road!
Narai-juku was designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1978, and in 2016 the Kiso Road including Narai-juku was registered as a Japan Heritage site, making it a place of great historical value.

Narai-juku preserves about 1 km of Edo-period streets. Just strolling along the streetscape is an enjoyable way to sightsee.
With completely different looks in each season, you can visit several times a year without ever getting bored!

In Narai-juku you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture specialties such as soba noodles, gohei-mochi rice cakes, oyaki stuffed dumplings, and local sake.
You can also buy regional crafts unique to the area, such as Kiso lacquerware and bentwoodware, as souvenirs!
By the way, the production center for Kiso lacquerware is right next door in Kisohirasawa, and Kisohirasawa is also designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It’s fun to drop by Kisohirasawa while you’re visiting Narai-juku!!

Some shops offer kimono and yukata dressing services, so you can dress up and walk the Edo streets for a true time‑slip experience!

In the past, Narai-juku was used as a filming location for the morning drama Ohisama, and it is cherished as a pilgrimage site by fans.

Please come and visit Narai-juku!

Narai-juku

Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano 399-6303, Japan

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Jun. 26, 2024

[Image1]A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-jukuLet me introduce Narai-ju

[Image2]A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-jukuLet me introduce Narai-ju

[Image3]A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-jukuLet me introduce Narai-ju

[Image4]A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-jukuLet me introduce Narai-ju

[Image5]A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-jukuLet me introduce Narai-ju

A 1 km stretch of Edo-period streets! A feature on the charms of Narai-juku

Let me introduce Narai-juku, located at the northernmost edge of the Kiso Road!
Narai-juku was designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1978, and in 2016 the Kiso Road including Narai-juku was registered as a Japan Heritage site, making it a place of great historical value.

Narai-juku preserves about 1 km of Edo-period streets. Just strolling along the streetscape is an enjoyable way to sightsee.
With completely different looks in each season, you can visit several times a year without ever getting bored!

In Narai-juku you can enjoy Nagano Prefecture specialties such as soba noodles, gohei-mochi rice cakes, oyaki stuffed dumplings, and local sake.
You can also buy regional crafts unique to the area, such as Kiso lacquerware and bentwoodware, as souvenirs!
By the way, the production center for Kiso lacquerware is right next door in Kisohirasawa, and Kisohirasawa is also designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings! It’s fun to drop by Kisohirasawa while you’re visiting Narai-juku!!

Some shops offer kimono and yukata dressing services, so you can dress up and walk the Edo streets for a true time‑slip experience!

In the past, Narai-juku was used as a filming location for the morning drama Ohisama, and it is cherished as a pilgrimage site by fans.

Please come and visit Narai-juku!

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Jun. 25, 2024

[Image1]Shiojiri’s top pick for sightseeing! A feature on the charms of the Mt. Takabocchi HighlandsLocated

[Image2]Shiojiri’s top pick for sightseeing! A feature on the charms of the Mt. Takabocchi HighlandsLocated

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Shiojiri’s top pick for sightseeing! A feature on the charms of the Mt. Takabocchi Highlands

Located east of Shiojiri City between the city and the Suwa area at an altitude of 1,655 m, here are the attractions of the Mt. Takabocchi Highlands!

Mt. Takabocchi Highlands is famous for taking stunning photos—so much so that it’s called “Japan’s number-one photo spot”!
You can take in sweeping views of Mount Fuji, the Northern Alps, the Central Alps, Norikura, and Mt. Myoko, Japan’s representative peaks. Add in Lake Suwa, the sea of clouds, azaleas known as rengetsuzutsuji, and grazing cows, and you’re guaranteed picture-perfect shots if you bring a camera!
Sunset, sunrise, and night each reveal completely different faces of the highland, which is part of its appeal!
In particular, Mt. Takabocchi Highlands is the only place where you can capture the sea of clouds, Lake Suwa, and Mount Fuji in a single frame!

A campground is also available!
Camping while gazing at the mountains is simply unbeatable!
For details and reservations, search for “Mt. Takabocchi Highlands Campground”!

It’s also great for moderate hikes!
There are trails around the ranch and a promenade to the summit, offering a pleasant distance you can enjoy while breathing the fresh highland air!
Along the way you might meet cows and rengetsuzutsuji in bloom!

Mt. Takabocchi Highlands is also famous as a sacred site featured in Yuri Camp△ and Your Name.
Enjoy the same scenery that appears with the characters in those stories!

It’s about a 30‑minute drive from Shiojiri IC, so please come and visit!

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Jun. 24, 2024

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Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Shiojiri City Tourism Association.

Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, sits in the heart of Nagano with a population of about 65,000.
The city is known for its historic streets and abundant local specialties, which draw many visitors.
We will share recommended sightseeing information about Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, on Cool Japan Video, so please enjoy it!

◆What is Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture?◆
Shiojiri City is surrounded by the Northern Alps, the Hotaka Mountain Range, Mt. Takabochi, and the Central Alps, and it stretches across broad agricultural landscapes.
Grapes are a specialty here, and wines made from those grapes have gained renown worldwide.
At Narai inn (Narai-juku), once a post town on the Nakasendo, visitors are still greeted by streets that vividly retain the atmosphere of the Edo period.

◆Shiojiri City sightseeing information◆
[History & Culture]
◇Narai inn
Located below Torii Pass, a difficult section of the Nakasendo, Narai inn prospered as one of the eleven post towns of Kiso. It still preserves the look of the Edo period, offers beautiful seasonal scenery, and serves as a setting for films and dramas. The town remains full of attractions and local cuisine that continue to charm visitors.

◇Kisohirasawa
Kisohirasawa, known as a lacquerware town, was designated a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2006. At the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, medals that fused metal and Kiso lacquerware were adopted.

◇Historic roads and post towns
Shiojiri City, crossed by several historic roads including the Nakasendo that links Edo and Kyoto, long flourished as a transportation hub. Explore the distinct charm and hidden stories of each post town.

◇Hiraide Ruins
This site contains dwelling remains from the Jomon period over 5,000 years ago through the Heian period, showing where people lived. Many valuable artifacts have been unearthed.

◇Shiojiri Tanka Museum (Registered Tangible Cultural Property)
The museum exhibits materials from poets connected to Shiojiri, such as Shimaki Akahiko. The main building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

[Nature]
◇Mt. Takabocchi Highlands (Mt. Takabocchi Highlands)
Part of Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen National Park, the Mt. Takabocchi Highlands sit at 1,665 meters and offer beautiful highland scenery.
You can enjoy seasonal landscapes here, especially summer rhododendrons and alpine plants, and autumn sea-of-clouds views.
From the highlands you can take in sweeping views of Mount Fuji, the Northern Alps, and Lake Suwa, a beauty that captivates visitors.

◇Wine and grapes
Shiojiri is one of Japan’s leading wine regions, with a winemaking history spanning 130 years. Tour the wineries and savor the products that reflect the skill and spirit of the makers.

◇Grapes
Kikyogahara, the home of grapes, produces exquisite varieties you can taste only here.

◆Shiojiri City festivals and events◆
◇Shiojiri Winery Festa
This event lets visitors taste Shiojiri wines and enjoy conversations with local winemakers. Many wine fans visit from inside and outside the prefecture.

◇Kiso Lacquerware Festival and Narai Shukuba Festival
The once-a-year great lacquerware market features prized items and cellar finds displayed at shop fronts. The popular “Ochatsubo Dochu” procession in Narai inn is also a highlight.

◆Summary of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture◆
Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, offers rich nature and history to enjoy.

Warm hospitality, beautiful nature, and culture await you.
Cool Japan Video will continue to share great sightseeing information about Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture. Thank you for your support!

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Heartwarming hospitality and beautiful nature and culture await you.
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Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly! This is Jokoji Temple in Kaminishijo, Shiojiri City, also famous as the rhododendron temple.

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Although the rainy season makes the outdoors dark, the hydrangeas stand out brilliantly!
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