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- History & Culture
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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- Hands-on Experiences
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...
- Hands-on Experiences
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...
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- History & Culture
Aramachi Wisteria Festival
Wisteria flowers blooming in a historic community The community of Aramachi has long had a fascination with wisteria flowers. The nearby Tsukimizu-no-Ike Pond has been famous for its wild wisteria for centuries. What started as a private pr...
- Nature & Best Views
Omigawa Jade Gorge
A National Natural Monument. Massive boulders of pristine white jade. The Omigawa Jade Gorge is a National Natural Monument where over 40 large boulders of pristine raw jade can be found. The Omigawa Jade Gorge is not as easily accessible ...
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- History & Culture
Nou Hakusan Shrine Spring Grand Festival
Centuries Old Dances in the Light of the Setting Sun The Nou Hakusan Shrine Spring Grand Festival (Nou Festival) is held every April 24th at Nou Hakusan Shrine in Itoigawa City’s Nou Region. It began in the 15th century and centers a...
- History & Culture
Mizuho Kannondo Temple
The Mizuho Kannondo Temple is a Buddhist temple that is said to have been founded in the 8th or 9th century. The temple has been rebuilt several times in its history and the current building dates to 1768. The temple actually consists of tw...