Category: Nagano
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We went to Naraijuku with our clients.
Naraijuku was one of the post town on the Nakasendo highway ruled by the Edo period and situated between Edo and Kyoto.

As it retains a hisorical row of Edo period houses along the street, It was desinated as a cultual asset in 1978 and is maintained by the government grant system.

The conservation area extend about 1 km north to south and 200 m east to west along the envirous of the old hghway.


There is shrine at both the north and south end, as well as five temple among the row of the houses.

Naraijuku prospered because tavelers redted and stay there in order to prepare for crossing pass.

The Buildings are unique that the secound floor overhang the first.
there are many shops along the street that is selling Japanese laquer.


Then, we drive to Suwa area to take a bath.- hot spring -

Tokyo city tour - english web site
Viaje a Japon - spanish web site





Category: Nagano
Posted by: ushiyama
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I had a Nagano tour with English guest.
We droved to Nagano via Chuo-express high way.
Nagano is very famous area for Skiing and Hot spring,
and had Olympic game in 1998.
This time, we have visited south part of Nagano prefecture.

This is a Hot spring bath only for foots. Amazing...
The benefit of Hot spring are mustle aching, skin disease etc....
There are many good Ryokan with hot spring around Lake Suwa.

We found an antique shop near the lake and take a peep at shop.
This was my favorite one.


We went to a Suwa taisha -shrine- , it was fantastic atmosphere.
There is a big feast once a 7 years, it is called Onbashira.
During the feast, a many people try to erect a large log to respect a God.


Tokyo city tour English site
viaje a Japon Spanish aite
Tokyo city tour Japanese site

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