Sightseeing Guide. Chikuma City Tourist Association Office. Shinshu Chikuma Tourism Bureau

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CHIKUMA Calender Enjoy relaxing onsen baths, peaceful scenery, beautiful

Winter Apple Picking Togura Kamiyamada The hot spring mineral waters, high in

30 min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station Late September to late

Japan's most famous Apricot Village is in Chikuma City.

Shina Railway Yashiro Station Chikuma City's Chikuma River Fireworks Display

tart taste of fresh-picked apricots, which marks the start of summer in Chikuma.

Station Nicknamed the Hydrangea Temple because of the many hydrangea plants.

Togura Kamiyamada Town Sakura Viewing Togura Kamiyamada Summer Festival and

There are about 600 cherry trees that when in full bloom are a popular spot for

Best time to see Cherry blossoms: mid to late April 20 min on foot from Shina

5 May The summer festival held in the onsen town in mid-july.

Paddies Early September to early October 30 min on foot from the Togura

ﬁelds and have been designated as an Important Cultural Landscape.

as a national Selected Folk Cultural Property that is held at

December 10-December 15 annually 10 min by taxi from Shina Railway Yashiro

2 CHIKUMA Calender Enjoy relaxing onsen baths, peaceful scenery, beautiful blossoms and the grand Chikuma River, Japan's longest, that ﬂows through the center of the city. Welcome to Chikuma City Spring Blossoms Summer Festivals Autumn Harvesting Winter Apple Picking Togura Kamiyamada The hot spring mineral waters, high in sulfur content but with skin-smooting alkalintiy. 30 min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station Late September to late November 20 min on foot from the Togura Kamiyamada Town Apricot Blossoms Japan's most famous Apricot Village is in Chikuma City. Best time to see apricot blossoms : early to mid-april 10 min by taxi from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Chikuma City's Chikuma River Fireworks Display August 7 annually Grape Picking Apricot Picking Chishikiji Temple Enjoy the tart taste of fresh-picked apricots, which marks the start of summer in Chikuma. Late June to mid-july minsby bytaxi taxifrom from 10 min Shina Railway Yashiro Station Nicknamed the Hydrangea Temple because of the many hydrangea plants. Best time to see hydrangea: late June to late July 20 min on foot from the Togura Kamiyamada Town Sakura Viewing Togura Kamiyamada Summer Festival and Fireworks One of Japan's biggest TENGU statues is in Kitty Park. There are about 600 cherry trees that when in full bloom are a popular spot for ﬂower viewing. Best time to see Cherry blossoms: mid to late April 20 min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station Average monthly temperature 30 4 April Apricot Blossoms 5 May The summer festival held in the onsen town in mid-july. Flowers in bloom 6 Fruit harvesting period 7 June July Obasute Terraced Rice Paddies Early September to early October 30 min on foot from the Togura Kamiyamada Town The Obasute Terraced Rice Paddies are composed of 1,500 rice ﬁelds and have been designated as an Important Cultural Landscape. 10 min on foot from JR Obasdute Station Chorakuji Temple Also kwn as a great place for moon viewing. 10 min on foot from JR Obasute Station Daito Festival The festival designated as a national Selected Folk Cultural Property that is held at Takemizuwake-Jinja Shrine. December 10-December 15 annually 10 min by taxi from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Zenkoji Daihongan Branch Temple Viewpoint with a paramic view of the onsen town. 25 min on foot from the Togura Kamiyamada Town Strawberry Picking Mid-December to mid-june 25 min on foot from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Autumn leaves 8 August 9 September 10 October 11 November German iris 12 December 1 January 2 February Hydrangea 10 0 chikuma 01 March 30 Autumn leaves 20 Cherry Blossoms 3 Cherries Strawberries Apricots 20 Peaches Grapes Oranges Apples Strawberries

ONSEN 戸倉上山田温泉 Explore the more than 100 restaurants and bars as well as the many specialty shops.

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Kanze ❼❾ General Gymnasium Togurakamiyamadaonsen h Pat Togura-Kamiyamada Jr.

maps are available from the hot spring district. All maps are available at the Shinshu Chikuma Tourism Bureau.

net This guide is perfect for those seeking a good restaurant in the Togura Kamiyamada Hot Springs district.

Sarashina Shrine Yu Sato Shinsui Park ❶ MAP Town Walking Map & Restaurant Guide 77 Manyo Bridge N Bus Route ❶ ❾ Bus

Memorial Park 18 13 C Foot Bath Hospital Shop i Information oﬃce Hot Spring Rental Cycle Scenic Walking Route Toilet

Kamiyamada Tourism Bureau ri o Bunka Kaikan i D huo Kamiyamada Branch Museum Mezawa Bridge 26 28 Yakushi Dou Shrine

Joyama Dori Joyama ❷❾ ❶ Joyama Historic Park Arato-Jo Moutain Castle Drinking Spot Manyo Dori TOGURA KAMIYAMADA

listed on the back. ❶❷❽ ❶❷❼❽❾ Togura Branch Mizukami Funayama Shrine Shuzo Collection ❼❽ 18 Togura Church Togura Sta.

Enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese onsen town 朝市 Sunday Morning Farmers Market Footbath Town Walk A "must do" when

Free footbaths in 3 spots in Togura Kamiyamada. One is within the grounds of a convenience store.

They can perfom various arts such as Japanese classical music and traditional dance.

3 ONSEN 戸倉上山田温泉 Explore the more than 100 restaurants and bars as well as the many specialty shops. Togura-Kamiyamada Town Okitsu Shrine P Zenkoji Daihongan Branch Temple Habeshina Shrine Chishikiji Temple 11-Faced Goddess 77 Tsuru Yu Zuishou ❾ ❼❽ ❶❷ Temple Dori n Hon21 raonse Togu ❶ ❷ ❼ 24 ❾ Drinking Spot e Park r Green Spac ve Chikuma Ri Sarashina Elementary school Sarashina Shrine Chikuma River Bike Path Togura Kanze ❼❾ General Gymnasium Togurakamiyamadaonsen h Pat Togura-Kamiyamada Jr. High School Togura Kokumin m 400feet kum ike er B iv ar Togura-Kamiyamada Town A number of purpose-speciﬁc maps are available from the hot spring district. All maps are available at the Shinshu Chikuma Tourism Bureau. onsentown.net This guide is perfect for those seeking a good restaurant in the Togura Kamiyamada Hot Springs district. Taisho Bridge Man-yo Bridge-higashi General Gymnasium ❼ Togura Branch Hakuchoen Manyo SuperSonic Chikuma River ❷ Chi Sarashina Shrine Yu Sato Shinsui Park ❶ MAP Town Walking Map & Restaurant Guide 77 Manyo Bridge N Bus Route ❶ ❾ Bus No. HidamariYu Mizu to Midori to Uruoi Park 498 Kame Yu Kara-koro Footbath Kamiyamada Culture Hall Chikuma River Memorial Park C Foot Bath Hospital Shop i Information oﬃce Hot Spring Rental Cycle Scenic Walking Route Toilet Wheel Chair Accessible Post Oﬃce Police Station Bank Shrine 7 6 Jujiya 17 Kamiyamada Chuo Park 5 Shinshu Chikuma Kamiyamada Tourism Bureau ri o Bunka Kaikan i D huo Kamiyamada Branch Museum Mezawa Bridge Yakushi Dou Shrine 12 ri Do za Gin Kamiyamada Branch 27 Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museun 15 本通り戸倉温泉 P Parking P ri Do kai nse Shi ❾ Joyama Dori Joyama ❷❾ ❶ Joyama Historic Park Arato-Jo Moutain Castle Drinking Spot Manyo Dori TOGURA KAMIYAMADA ONSEN (HOT SPRING) Togura Kamiyamada Town 1 28 within the map show the locations of the accommodation facilities listed on the back. ❶❷❽ ❶❷❼❽❾ Togura Branch Mizukami Funayama Shrine Shuzo Collection ❼❽ 18 Togura Church Togura Sta. ❽ Shina Railway Free Podcast Audio Tour Togura Sta. Enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese onsen town 朝市 Sunday Morning Farmers Market Footbath Town Walk A "must do" when you stay in a traditional Japanese onsen town. You can get a prize souvenir if you could hit the target. Free footbaths in 3 spots in Togura Kamiyamada. One is within the grounds of a convenience store. It is rare location even in Japan. Wear a yukata robe and wooden geta sandals and go for a stroll. And enjoy the golden age townscape. 芸妓 SHATEKI Shooting gallery) Geisha Geisha are traditional japanese female entertainers. They can perfom various arts such as Japanese classical music and traditional dance. chikuma 03 温泉街足湯射的 Togura-Kamiyamada is an onsen town and with about 30 inns and hotels all with onsen baths. There are also 7 public bath houses and 3 footbaths, all that feauture 100% natural skin-beautifying minaeral water. Held every Sunday from 6am to 8am, from May to October Geisha show Fee : 30 min/from 20,000yen *Price may change depending on. of guests Booking request through your accommodation Kimo Experience Fee : from 10,000yen (The fee depends on the type of Kimo) Booking at ﬁve days in advance Booking Inquiries : info@chikuma-kanko.com 04

Zenkoji Kaido Road Inariyama to Kuwabara) To Naga ay sw res ga Na Matsushiro PA E tsu in-e h s Jo

The Zenkoji Kaido Road hosts historic buildings that retain the atmosphere of their time.

Garden 31 Anzu--sato Takemizuwake-Jinja Shrine Daiunji Temple 29 ne i Li ns ay ka sw Shuzo

ﬁeld are designated Japanese Important Cultural Landscape.

10 min on foot from JR Obasdute Station in 姨捨 Rice Terraces To Matsumoto sh Misogura Takamura rik

Not only can you enjoy the buildings that have been handed down from olden days, you can also buy

10 min by taxi from JR Obasute station Ho na r Obasute Rice Terraces Naga Sake Brewery at

i Sh Chorakuji Temple Heiwa Bridge e Riv ma iku Brewery at KUWABARA Ch 403 Naga Sake Yawata

Koshoku Gymnasium Sagawaonsen Dessert Hill s Chikurin Hot Spring 77 Market Obasute SIC INARIYAMA

Kurashikan Museum is in this area. The museum is in a restored 19th century building.

30 min on foot from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Chikuma City Mori Shogunzuka Kofun Inariyama 30

Historic Park Arato-Jo Mountain Castle and Surrounds Visitor s Map あんずの里善光寺街道稲荷山桑原 What to see

Taisho Bridge Kimijima-en Tea Shop Togura Kamiyamada Togura Gymnasium Manyo Bridge ZUKUDASHI eco

<Anzu--sato> Japan's biggest Apricot Village.

Apricot harvest season is only a few short weeks.

4 Zenkoji Kaido Road Inariyama to Kuwabara) To Naga ay sw res ga Na Matsushiro PA E tsu in-e h s Jo Koshoku JCT PLATEAU(Flex Japan) Yashiro Koko-mae Sta. xp E Inariyama Sta. The Zenkoji Kaido Road hosts historic buildings that retain the atmosphere of their time. Kurashikan Museum at INARIYAMA Awasa Bridge N Anzu--sato Produce Store German Iris Tourist Flower Garden 31 Anzu--sato Takemizuwake-Jinja Shrine Daiunji Temple 29 ne i Li ns ay ka sw Shuzo Collection Sueh Pottery Workshop es pr Ex in ay Shi su Sh ilw JR t -e u Ra OBASUTE Terraced rice ﬁeld are designated Japanese Important Cultural Landscape. Also designated as a National Scenic Beauty spot in Japan. 10 min on foot from JR Obasdute Station in 姨捨 Rice Terraces To Matsumoto sh Misogura Takamura rik Kamuriki Bridge ku 18 Jo Obasute Sta. Established in Not only can you enjoy the buildings that have been handed down from olden days, you can also buy sake at the spot. 10 min by taxi from JR Obasute station Ho na r Obasute Rice Terraces Naga Sake Brewery at KUWABARA 長野銘醸 Chikuma Sta. i Sh Chorakuji Temple Heiwa Bridge e Riv ma iku Brewery at KUWABARA Ch 403 Naga Sake Yawata Obasute chikuma 05 Anzu--sato Agri Park Chikuma Bridge Yashiro Sta. Koshoku Gymnasium Sagawaonsen Dessert Hill s Chikurin Hot Spring 77 Market Obasute SIC INARIYAMA is a National Important Protected Area Of Traditional Buildings. Kurashikan Museum is in this area. The museum is in a restored 19th century building. On display is the history of the town's development. 30 min on foot from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Chikuma City Mori Shogunzuka Kofun Inariyama 30 Obasute SA Kurashikan Museum at INARIYAMA 蔵し館 y swa es xpr en Togurajuku Kitty Park Joyama Historic Park Arato-Jo Mountain Castle and Surrounds Visitor s Map あんずの里善光寺街道稲荷山桑原 What to see and Where to go Naga IC Koshoku IC 千曲市 Welcome to CHIKUMA City Togura Sta. Taisho Bridge Kimijima-en Tea Shop Togura Kamiyamada Togura Gymnasium Manyo Bridge ZUKUDASHI eco tours Okirau Shrine Zenkoji Daihongan Branch Temple Chishikiji Temple Apricot Village <Anzu--sato> Japan's biggest Apricot Village. About 200,000 people visit to the Apricot village in the ﬂowering season. Apricot harvest season is only a few short weeks. The delicate fruits are diﬃcult to store and transport over long distances. So, most apricot fruits are processed. But during the harvest season if here you can eat fresh apricots. 10 min by taxi from Shina Railway Yashiro Station Togura Kamiyamada 戸倉上山田 Joyama Historic Park Arato-Jo Mountain Catsle Togurajuku Kitty Park Shuzo Collection Home to one of the biggest Tengu statues in Japan, Kitty Park oﬀers superb views over the Chikuma River and the town. 20 min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station Museum of SAKAI Sake brewery. They have 400 years history of Sake brewing. 2 min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station This park is a recreation of the mountain castle from more than 430 years ago. From here you can see the Togura Kamiyamada town area, the Chikuma river and the Northern Japanese Alps in the distance. 30 min on foot from the Togura Kamiyamada Town 06

Activities in Chikuma Chikuma River Cycling & Running The Chikuma River

views enable you to take in the pleasant river scenery and beautiful

Pottery work shop Sueh Workshop Experience making Japanese pottery.

Finished items can be mailed (Postage extra) Reservation required Held on:

between: 9am - 5pm Time required: 30-120min Participants: 1-15

(make 2 pieces) MISOMARU Making Misogura Takamura MISOMARU (miso balls)

week in January - November (except 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month)

9:30am - 4:30pm Time required: 30-40min Inquiries: info@misogura.co.

guided trip through the history and culture of Togura Kamiyamada and

Tour fee: 4,000 yen for 2 hours Bicycle rental: from 1,000 yen Japanese Tea

instructor along with confectionery at this long-established tea house.

In Togura Kamiyamada town Obasute Night View Tour This tour takes you to

Departure time : 8pm Available on : Friday, Saturday December to March only

(12 years old or under) Minimum participants: 4 Includes souvenir Booking

Saturday Location: Kimijima-en Tea Shop Fee: 1,000 yen per person Time: A)

the SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS - a team that plays in Japan s pro basketball B

5 Activities in Chikuma Chikuma River Cycling & Running The Chikuma River Bike Path is the perfect location for cycling and running as its superb views enable you to take in the pleasant river scenery and beautiful surrounding mountains while you cycle or run. Pottery work shop Sueh Workshop Experience making Japanese pottery. Lessons by local ceramic artist Akiko Furu. Allow 1 month for kiln. Finished items can be mailed (Postage extra) Reservation required Held on: Most days Location: Shuzo Collection Fee: Depends on class Available between: 9am - 5pm Time required: min Participants: 1-15 Reservations: Tel: Potter's wheel class: 1-2 hours, 2,160yen (make 2 pieces) MISOMARU Making Misogura Takamura MISOMARU (miso balls) make from Miso and seasoning. It will be Miso soup when put in hot water. 30min on foot from JR Obasute Station. Reservation required Reservations at least two days in advance Held on: 2nd week in January - November (except 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) Location: Misogura Takamura Fee: 1,000 yen per person Available between: 9:30am - 4:30pm Time required: 30-40min Inquiries: info@misogura.co.jp ZUKUDASHI eco tours Choose either a town walk or cycling, and take a guided trip through the history and culture of Togura Kamiyamada and Chikuma. Tour fee: 4,000 yen for 2 hours Bicycle rental: from 1,000 yen Japanese Tea Experience Kimijima-en Tea Shop Enjoy green tea made by a Japanese tea instructor along with confectionery at this long-established tea house. 30min on foot from Shina Railway Togura Station. In Togura Kamiyamada town Obasute Night View Tour This tour takes you to see a beautiful nighttime view from Togura Kamiyamada to Obasute. Departure time : 8pm Available on : Friday, Saturday December to March only available Saturday) Time required: 90min Fee: 3,000yen/Adult 1,500yen/Child (12 years old or under) Minimum participants: 4 Includes souvenir Booking request through your accommodation Reservation required Held on: Monday - Saturday Location: Kimijima-en Tea Shop Fee: 1,000 yen per person Time: A) 10am B) 3pm Time required: 30min Participants: 2-4 Inquiries: i-manzo.72@docomo.ne.jp SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS Pro Basketball Team Chikuma is the hometown of the SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS - a team that plays in Japan s pro basketball B League. You can go to watch the team training or match. Please contact them about schedule information. Prior contact required Training visit: Free Game ticket: 2,000 yen (advance) per person unreserved seats on 2nd ﬂoor Training location: Togura Gymnasium Home games: Koshoku Gymnasium Inquiries: Tel: chikuma 07 Mascot: Burea C SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS/bj-league 08

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