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[Nagano ]Nagano's Instagram-worthy fashionable spots! 4 recommendations

[Nagano ]Nagano's Instagram-worthy fashionable spots! 4 recommendations
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Popular Tourist Spots Instagrammable Spots with incredible view Nature

2023-12-20 Management office

Nagano Prefecture reminds us of its magnificent nature and clean, clear water. In the case of Nagano Prefecture, the main characteristic of the installation spots is that everything is in harmony with the beautiful nature, not just man-made objects. Karuizawa, a popular summer resort, is lined with fashionable and cute stores, but at the same time, you can enjoy the beauty of the trees and the flowing river space. In addition, we will introduce four carefully selected Instagram-worthy spots where man-made objects and nature are well mixed, such as the spectacular sea of clouds and Matsumoto Castle with the Northern Alps in the borrowed scenery.
These are all spots where you can enjoy the blessed nature of Nagano together with fashionable and photogenic buildings.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Harunire Terrace
    1. 1-1.
      During the rainy season "Umbrella Sky "
    3. 1-2.
      Sajilo Cafe Linden
  3. 2.
    Stone Church
    1. 2-1.
      Stone and Glass Church
  5. 3.
    SORA terrace
    1. 3-1.
      "SORA Coffee "with floating cloud marshmallows
  7. 4.
    National Treasure Matsumoto Castle
    1. 4-1.
      Ice Carving Festival

Harunire Terrace

A 15-minute walk from Nakakaruizawa Station on the Shinano Railway, "Harunire Terrace "is a spot where fashionable stores, bakeries, and art spaces spread along the beautiful Yugawa River. A large wooden deck is set up here, allowing visitors to stretch out in the clear Karuizawa air. At night, the area is beautifully illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere with the murmuring of the river. In summer, fireflies can be seen fluttering in the Yugawa River.

During the rainy season "Umbrella Sky "



The colorful "Umbrella Sky ", held during the rainy season, looks like a foreign country when photographed with the stores lining the lovely wooden deck. There are also stores that are worth seeing and of good quality, such as "Garando "with wooden toys and household goods and "NATUR ", a Scandinavian select store. There is also the Hoshino Resort's hot spring "and Dragonfly Hot Spring ", where you can stop by and enjoy a hot spring bath and go home.



Sajilo Cafe Linden





"Located in Harunire Terrace ", "Sajilo Cafe Linden "is a restaurant where you can enjoy deep and delicious curry. The curry is not too spicy and tingling, but has a rich flavor that you can't stop eating until the last bite. Spices and herbs in stylish packages are sold in the store. "Banana Creme Brulee "is another popular sweet with spice in a sweet melting taste.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Harunire Terrace
Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, 389-0100
Phone number: 050-3537-3553
Hours: 8:00-22:00 (light-up: 18:00-22:00)

　Sajilo Cafe Linden
　Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
　Phone number: 0267-46-8191
　Calculation: ¥1,000 to

Spaces and facilities: spa, stores, bakery, art
URL： https://www.hoshino-area.jp/shop

Stone Church

If you come to Harunire Terrace, you might want to stop by "Stone Church ", a wonderfully designed, ruins-like church located just around the corner. Karuizawa is famous for its many churches where stylish weddings are held, and this "Stone Church "is quite impressive just by looking at it in pictures, and when it is not holding weddings, you can even tour inside for free.

Stone and Glass Church

This "stone church ", built as a memorial to the Christian thinker and literary scholar Kanzo Uchimura, was constructed with the concept of "organic architecture "that blends in with nature. It was built by Kendrick Kellogg, one of the leading American architects of our time, who created a building that blends beautifully with the natural beauty of Karuizawa and the light that spills into it. "Also known as the Church of Stone and Glass ", the interior is stunningly beautiful.





Since there is a high probability that weddings are held on weekends and holidays, we recommend that you visit on a weekday. There is a receptionist at the entrance, and if you ask her if you would like to visit, she will let you in. Even if a wedding ceremony is being held, you can freely enter the cobblestone slope and take pictures of the entire church from a distance. This cobblestone path is also a wonderful spot reminiscent of a European alley.



During the Christmas season, the entire church and the trees are lit up, creating a more magical mood. If you are planning to visit churches in Karuizawa with your friends or loved ones, you should not miss this church.



Nearby "is also Hoshino Resort Karuizawa Hotel Breston Court ", where you can also see the garden surrounded by greenery. Designed by Danish floral artist Nicolai Bergmann, "the garden with happy moss balls "rolling around is lovely and makes you want to take many pictures from different angles.

"Facility Information "
Name: Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Hall Stone Church
Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-cho, Nagano, Japan 389-0195
Phone number: 0267-45-2288
Meeting time：10:00～17:00
Budget: Free
Space and Facilities: Stone and Glass Church, Organi
URL： https://www.stonechurch.jp/

SORA terrace



"Sola Terrace "is a spectacular spot located on Ryuoh Mountain in Yamanouchi Town. You can take a huge ropeway that can accommodate more than 150 people to the top of Ryuoh Mountain Park and arrive at a large terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful mountains, sky, and clouds. Depending on the weather, you can relax and have a cup of coffee while enjoying the impressive view of marshmallow-like fluffy clouds.



"The time of sunset is said to be the biggest attraction of Sola Terrace ". If you go around 5:00 p.m. during spring and summer, and around 4:00 p.m. in autumn, you are likely to see the sun setting amidst the clouds. There are also night cruises, so you might dare to go at night to see the big romantic starry sky during the season when the air is clearer.

"SORA Coffee "with floating cloud marshmallows



"At Sola Terrace Cafe ", you can enjoy drinking our original roasted coffee "SORA Coffee ", which is suited to Ryuoh's climate and clear water. Float a cute cloud marshmallow on your coffee or cafe latte and enjoy the sweetness of the marshmallow and the robust bitterness of the coffee docking together.

The cute marshmallows are sold as souvenirs on their own, and you can enjoy your cafe time at home while remembering the wonderful view when you are making a cup of coffee. They are also cute enough to give as gifts to your friends.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: SORA terrace
Address: 11700 Yonenose, Yamanouchi-cho, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, 381-0405, Japan
Phone number: 0269-33-6345
Hours: 9:00-19:00 (varies according to season)
Budget: Ropeway round-trip ticket 2,500 yen (one-way 1,300 yen)
　■Solara Terrace Cafe
　Business hours: 9:00-19:00 (L.O. 18:00)
　Closed: Same as ropeway operation days
　Phone number: 0269-33-7131

Space & Facilities：Spectacular view, sea of clouds, cafe
URL: https: //ryuoo.com/green/

National Treasure Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle ", a national treasure ", is located in Matsumoto City, a 15-minute walk from the nearest station, Matsumoto Station. Matsumoto Castle is unique in that it is a "flat castle "built on flat land. Most existing castles in Japan are built on high ground, such as mountains or hills, but Matsumoto Castle is a rare example of a castle built on level ground, with a three-layered moat surrounding the castle tower, which is designated as a national treasure.




The castle tower is also characterized by the beautiful contrast between the white of the plaster and the glossy black of the lacquer coating, and many visitors from abroad come to see this exquisite balance of black and white. The sight of the castle tower reflected on the surface of the water in the dugout with the majestic mountains of the Northern Alps in the background is a photogenic sight that can only be seen at Matsumoto Castle.

Matsumoto Castle, which hosts a variety of events throughout the seasons, is lit up at night in a variety of colors, making for fantastic and atmospheric photos. 2021-2022 saw Matsumoto Castle's first laser-mapped illumination "Matsumoto Castle - Glittering Ice Crystal Mirror - ", and the castle was also the site of the Christmas and The illumination of Matsumoto Castle during Christmas and New Year's holidays has attracted a large number of visitors as a photo spot.

Ice Carving Festival

In 2022, the 35th edition of the "National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival "will bring together some of the best ice sculptors in the country to create beautiful ice sculptures throughout the night. At night, the ice's translucent beauty is enhanced by the lights. Colorful ice flowers, an art originally from Belgium, can be enjoyed without losing the beauty of the flowers. This is a great chance to take close-up photos of the floral art, which can only be seen during this season.



"Facility Information "
Facility name: Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure)
Address: 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, 390-0873 Japan
Phone number: 0263-32-2902
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (last admission by 16:30)
Calculation：Adult 610yen
Spaces and facilities: National treasures, historical buildings
URL： https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/

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