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Nagiso Town, Nagano Prefecture

Area Highlights

At the southern end of the Kiso Valley in southwestern Nagano Prefecture, Nagiso Town is a rural haven with 94 percent of its land covered in lush forests. The Nakasendo trail, dating back to the Edo period (1603–1867), runs the length of the Nagiso area, with Tsumago-juku, a well-preserved 400-year-old post town, located on the route. Cuisine that includes locally grown vegetables, river fish, and wild vegetables is popular, as are activities that take place in the forest and on the Kiso River.

Access

From Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station on the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen, then to Nagiso Station on the JR Chuo Line Shinano Limited Express (3 hours)
From Nagoya Station to Nagiso Station on the JR Chuo Line Shinano Limited Express (1 hour)
From Nagiso Station to Tadachi Station on the JR Chuo Line (5 minutes)

Recommended Accommodation

Zenagi

This luxury resort, available exclusively to one group per day, is located on a hilltop in a quiet rural village surrounded by nature. Here, guests can relax and unwind in complete tranquillity. In addition, personal guides and cars are provided for all experiences, guaranteeing true exclusivity. A personal butler and chef are on hand throughout your stay to help you make the most of your holiday.

  • Address :

    222 Tadachi, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)50-5527-8398

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese and English

  • Access :

    10-minute drive from JR Nagiso Station

  • Check-in :

    3:00 p.m.

  • Check-out :

    Noon

  • Rates :

    ¥350,000 per night with 2 meals and 1 experience (total for 2 people)

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

  • Bedroom :

    Up to 12 people in 3 private rooms (with lock); Western beds

  • Bathroom :

    Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to checkout

  • Toilet :

    Western style

  • Meals :

    Dinner and breakfast

  • Wi-Fi :

    Available

Recommended Restaurant

Maru Sankaku Shikaku

This restaurant is located close to Zenagi, a resort that accepts only one group per day. The restaurant offers world-class cuisine that draws on the rich resources of Kiso’s woodlands.

  • Address :

    222 Tadachi, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture

  • Access :

    15-minute walk from JR Tadachi Station

  • Opening Hours :

    Exclusive to guests of Zenagi

  • Closed :

    Exclusive to guests of Zenagi

  • Cuisine :

    Innovative (set multi-course meals)

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Restaurant

Otokichi

This restaurant serves cuisine that includes locally grown pesticide-free vegetables, river fish, wild game, wild vegetables, natural mushrooms, and more. Seasonal set menus and multi-course meals are popular, attracting many visitors every year. The restaurant is close to Tsumago-juku, often called “the best inn town in Japan.”

  • Address :

    1223-1 Azuma-bashiba, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)264-57-3600

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese and some English

  • Access :

    10-minute drive from JR Nagiso Station

  • Opening Hours :

    11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday until 2:30 p.m.); open only by reservation in the evening

  • Closed :

    Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)

  • Cuisine :

    Japanese cuisine

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Experience

Grand Adventure in a Natural Water Sanctuary Fed by the Japanese Alps (Nature Experience)

This grand adventure, offered exclusively to Zenagi guests, takes place in a secluded gorge through which flows a river of natural water from the Japanese Alps. Embark on an excursion with a private guide to see this wonder of nature. Walk, swim, and climb over huge rocks in the amazingly clear river on your way to see a spectacular waterfall one kilometer away.

  • Address :

    222 Tadachi, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture (Zenagi)

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)50-5527-8398(Zenagi)

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English, Spanish, and French

  • Access :

    10-minute drive from JR Nagiso Station

  • Duration :

    Confirm at time of reservation

  • Fee :

    Included in Zenagi accommodation package (only one experience per stay)

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese, English, Spanish, and French

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Experience

Kijishi-no-Sato Tour

In this enriching experience offered to Zenagi guests, visit the workshop of a living national treasure, a wood craftsman who continues a tradition passed down through generations since the Heian period (794–1185). Get to know the craftsman and his work, and even try your hand at maki-e, a lacquerware-decoration technique. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the forest town of Nagiso!

  • Address :

    222 Tadachi, Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture (Zenagi)

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)50-5527-8398(Zenagi)

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English, Spanish, and French

  • Access :

    10-minute drive from JR Nagiso Station

  • Duration :

    Confirm at time of reservation

  • Fee :

    Included in Zenagi accommodation package (only one experience per stay)

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese, English, Spanish, and French

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

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