Taisho Pond was formed in 1915, when an eruption of the nearby volcano Mt. Yakedake dammed the Azusa River. The decayed trees in and around the pond add a special ambiance to the scene, as well as a subtle reminder of the destruction wrought by volcanic activity.
Kamikochi, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a stunning alpine valley within the Chubu Sangaku National Park (commonly known as the Japanese Alps). Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Kamikochi is a popular destination for hiking, photography, and enjoying pristine landscapes.
Shiramine, Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2501, Japan
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The Hakusan National Park is one of Japan's most famous mountainous national parks, comprising Mt. Hakusan and its surrounding areas which cover a total area of 47,700 ha. One hundred million years ago, what is now the Hakusan region was the bottom of a lake, which gradually elevated and formed a volcano after recurrent volcanic eruptions. Hakusan National Park has been a mountain of worship from ancient times.
Chubu is a region in the central part of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It is one of the country's nine regions and consists of nine prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi. Its population was 23,010,276 in 2019.
12883-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9422, Japan
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Chubu Sangaku National Park, located in central Honshu, Japan, is one of the country's most breathtaking national parks. It spans across Nagano, Toyama, Gifu, and Niigata prefectures and is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, featuring some of Japan's tallest peaks in the Northern Japanese Alps (Hida Mountains).
Zenkoji is a Buddhist temple located in Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century. Nagano City, established in 1897, was originally a town built around the temple.
6845 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
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The Jigokudani Monkey Park is a popular tourist destination located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors to witness the fascinating behavior of snow monkeys in their natural habitat. It combines nature, wildlife, and the enchanting hot springs to create a memorable and visually stunning experience.
1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan
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Nagoya Castle was constructed on the orders of Ieyasu TOKUGAWA in order to secure an important position on the Tokaido road and to ward off attacks from the direction of Osaka. Nagoya Castle was destroyed in 1945 during the bombing of Nagoya in World War II and the reconstruction and repair of the castle has been ongoing since 1957.
Matsumoto Castle, also known as Matsumotojo, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a famous historic castle located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the country's premier original castles and a designated national treasure.
