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- History & Culture
Gyofū Souma House
Traditional Itoigawa-style Townhouse and Birthplace of Famed Poet Gyofū Souma This old-fashioned machiya-style townhouse was the home of Gyofū Souma, an Itoigawa-born scholar, poet and lyricist who left a lasting impression on modern Japane...
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- History & Culture
Itoigawa Museum of History & Folklore
Collection of artifacts and artwork from Itoigawa’s History Also known as the Gyofu Souma Memorial Hall, this museum’s impressive collection of artifacts largely come from the private collection of the late local poet and schola...
- History & Culture
Itoigawa Fighting Festival
Fighting Shrines Officially known as the Amatsu Shrine Spring Grand Festival, this festival can be seen every April 10 & 11 at Amatsu Shrine, a short walk from Itoigawa Station. Centuries old, the festival is held to pray for a bountifu...
- History & Culture
Amatsu Shrine
Amatsu Shrine is said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Keikō, about 2000 years ago. The shrine is dedicated to the god Amenigishi-Kuninigishi-Amatsuhiko-Hiko-Ho-no-Ninigi-no-Mikoto (or Ninigi for short!) Ninigi was the gran...
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Nou Museum of History and Folklore
Old-fashioned farmhouse exhibiting local farming tools and more This old farmhouse was relocated from the Nou Valley’s Nakanoguchi district and renovated into a museum. Inside is an impressive collection of tools, goods and clothing ...
- History & Culture
The Salt Trail (Matsumoto Road)
Beautifully Preserved Section of the Ancient Matsumoto Road The Matsumoto Road, also known as the Salt Trail, was used in ancient times to transport salt and maritime products from Itoigawa to what is now Nagano Prefecture and Matsumoto Cit...
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Takanami-no-Ike Campgrounds
Camp in the Hakuba Foothills Near the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge These campgrounds are located beside the beautiful Takanami-no-Ike Pond, offering stunning views of Mt. Myojo and access to hiking trails, the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge and more! The c...
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Jade Gorge Fishing Park
Mountain Stream Fishing by the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge Just a minute drive from the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge, this fishing park is a popular place to enjoy trout and char fishing with friends and family! Rent a pole, basket and bait and get fish...
- Nature & Best Views
Takanami-no-Ike Pond
One of Itoigawa’s most dazzling sights! Located near the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge, this pond is at an elevation of 540 m and is famous for the legends of a massive fish said to live in its waters. The area around the pond features walkin...
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Gekkazan Kaneko Azalea Garden
Dazzling Sea of White and Pink Located on a hillside on 5,500 square meters of private land, the Kaneko family have cared for the 3,500 azalea plants here for two generations. Each May, this hillside bursts into a brilliant display of white...