Nagano Prefecture ... offers fantastic views of the Japan Alps and plenty of opportunities for hiking. Stretch your legs on trails along the Azusa River and keep an eye out for local wildlife ...

There are a few walking trails and a railway station ... Matsumoto is just under an hour away from Nagano City by train. It is home to Japan's oldest surviving castle. Matsumoto Castle was built ...

Nagano Governor Shuichi Abe held a news conference July 27 during which he heaped praise on the efforts of people from Kiso town and Otaki village in reopening trails such as the one at the ...