Since one video is not enough to showcase the best tourist destinations here in Nagano, I made another video for you…
In this video, we will go to Hotaka Shrine, which is located at the center of Azumino.
Hotaka Jinja Shrine
It is a quiet oasis, a secluded place of worship set in a grove of towering Japanese cedar and pine trees not far from Hotaka Station. Once a year, the shrine hosts an exuberant festival that celebrates the community’s deities and its ancient seafaring roots.
Hakuba Mountain Harbor
Apart from the ski slope itself, the main attraction of Hakuba Iwatake is Hakuba Mountain Harbor. Opened in October 2018, this majestic viewpoint is located on an altitude of 1,289 m. With its eye-popping view, not only in winter, but the place is also a hot spot in Hakuba in other seasons as well.
The beautiful terrace of Hakuba Mountain Harbor offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Hakuba Three Peaks (Mt. Hakuba, Mt. Shakushi and Mt. Hakuba Yarigatake) was covered in white snow. It is the perfect place for skiers and snowboarders to take a break between runs. The terrace faces toward the Iwatake Back Bowl ski slope; you can check out other snowboarders and skiers on the slopes below.
Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Established in 1952, Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field is one of the popular ski resorts in the Hakuba area. It is a medium-sized ski resort with most slopes that suit intermediate skiers and boarders. Don’t worry! There are also courses that will satisfy both the beginners and pros as well.
The Daio Wasabi
The farm in rural Azumino City near Matsumoto is one of Japan’s largest wasabi farms and a popular tourist destination. The farm has multiple large fields with a meticulously maintained network of small streams that constantly provide each wasabi plant with clear, flowing water from the Northern Alps. Only under such pristine conditions is wasabi cultivation possible. From May to October, the fields are protected from the sun by black tarp sheets.
The farm has been attractively developed for tourists with walking trails between the fields. Within the farm stands the Daio Shrine, which enshrines the spirit of an ancient local hero, Hachimen Daio, after which the farm has been named and who is considered the farm’s protector.
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