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Mt. Ontake is a sacred 3067m tall mountain. The bottom part of the mountain has a distinctly trapezoid shape.
Visitors can enjoy a range of activities throughout the year, such as hiking and mountaineering using Ontake Ropeway, along with winter sports. |
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| This village lies at the foot of Mt. Ontake. There are many areas in which visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature and the great outdoors, such as a waterfall flowing with the waters of Mt. Ontake, and a forest abundant with native trees. There is the Ontake Ropeway, as starting point for mountaineering treks. |
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  | Kaida Kogen is famous for its soba noodles and Kiso uma (horses). The average temperature of the area in summer is 18℃ as it is located between 1,100-1,300m above sea level. The grandeur of Mt. Ontake is seen from anywhere in the area. It also is a member of the association of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan'. |
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 | This, the main peak of the Central Japan Alps, is included on the list of '100 Famous Japanese Mountains'. From its 2956m high peak, Mt. Ontake, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji can be viewed. Two routes are available for climbing the mountain from Kiso Town.
Kisokoma Kogen sit at the base of Mt. Kisokomagatake on the northern side, where visitors can see a great view of Mt. Ontake and Mt. Kisokomagatake. There are many facilities available for outdoor activities. |
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 | Having the Fukushima Sekisho Border Control Gate which was one of the 4 main control gates during the Edo Period, this post town was prosperous, playing a central role in the Kiso Valley both politically and economically. Houses built along the Kiso River still have the characteristic style of that era. |
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 | As one of the 4 main control gates of the Edo Shogunate Government it was used to protect Edo (present day Tokyo) during the Edo Period. Located on high ground it looks down on the Kiso River, and played an important role in the control of guns and people traveling through the Nakasendo for about 270 years since it was built. It is now reconstructed as a museum. |
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| Yamamura Daikan Yashiki (Ruins of local magistrate Yamamura's residence) |
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 | There was a house of a local magistrate and border control officer Yamamura there. Its beautiful garden and treasures passed down for generations are worth visiting. At a gazebo, local people will welcome visitors with a cup of tea. |
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 | It is one of the three renowned temples of Kiso. Kanuntei garden, which is in front of the main temple building, was designed by a modern Japanese landscape architect, Mirei Shigemori. The garden is the largest Karesansui-style (dry landscape) garden in the Orient and is designed based upon the theme of the beauty of a sea of clouds. |
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 | This museum explains the tragic life of Kiso Yoshinaka, a general in the 12th century, with pictures and dolls. There are also photos of places across the Hokuriku and Kyoto regions, which are related to the life of Kiso Yoshinaka on display. |
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| Sakura (cherry blossom) Trees |
| Sakura Trees of Tokuonji Temple |
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| In this temple ceremonies for the souls of Kiso Yoshinaka and his extended family are performed. Cherry trees stand on each side of the entrance. With the Dosojin (stone sculpture of minor Shinto gods) and cherry blossoms in full bloom it makes a good photo opportunity. | These trees are illuminated during cherry blossom season. |
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| Ontake Ropeway Ski Resort |
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| Kaida Plateau Mia Ski Resort |
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| Michi-no-eki (rest stop) Hiyoshi Kisokoma Kogen |
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