KAIDA KOGEN
Kaida Kogen is famous for its soba noodles and Kiso uma (horses). The grandeur of Mt. Ontake is seen from anywhere in the area.
40min 200yen(Kaidakogen line)
JR Kisofukushima Station → Kisouma no sato Entrance Tourist Information, Kiso horse ranch (free), horse riding (charges apply),shop, cafeteria, and walking paths
ONTAKE ROPEWAY
Mt. Ontake is a sacred 3067m tall mountain. You can enjoy a range of activities, such as hiking and mountaineering using Ontake Ropeway.
65min 1500yen(Onteke Ropeway Line)
JR Kisofukushima Station → Ontake ropeway Ropeway, tourist information center, shop, cafeteria, and promenade
※ Runs from late May to early November. Ropeway & bus discount ticket available.
TSUMAGO
Tsumago-juku has been restored to its appearance as an Edo-era post town and is now a popular tourist destination.
45min 570yen(Local train to Nakatsugawa) 10min 300yen
JR Kisofukushima Station → JR Nagiso Station Tsumago
※English map is available at the tourist information center. There are many places to eat, drink, and stay.
MAGOME
Magome-juku was one of the eleven Kiso post station. The homes of the residents were built on low stone walls along either side of the slope.
65min 950yen(Local train to Nakatsugawa)+ 25min 540yen
JR Kisofukushima Station → JR Nakatsugawa Station → Magome
※English map is available at the tourist information center. There are many places to eat, drink, and stay.
NARAI
Narai-juku is town from the Edo period. It continues for about 1 km and old row of houses are saved. The dignity beyond a time is felt.
22min 400yen(Local train to Matsumoto)
JR Kisofukushima Station → JR Narai Station
※English map is available at the tourist information center. There are many places to eat, drink, and stay.
MIYANOKOSHI
Here is Yoshinaka-Yakata museum. It explains the tragic life of Kiso Yoshinaka, a general in the 12th century, with pictures and dolls.
10min 190yen(Local train to Matsumoto)+ 5min walk
JR Kisofukushima Station → JR Miyanokoshi Station → Yoshinaka Museum Yoshinaka Museum: (museum admission 300 yen / person), Tokuonji-Temple, grave of Kiso Yoshinaka, and parks