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Information on the Districts of Matsumoto Region.

At the foot of the magnificent Northern Alps on its west lie the Matsumoto plains.
Its 4 districts consisting of 9 cities, towns and villages continue to attract visitors to their various unique features.

This page introduces you to the scenery, culture, hot springs and art galleries of each area along with their own unique cuisines, traditional arts and crafts.

Matsumoto District | Azumino District | Chikuhoku (Northern) District | Southern District

Matsumoto Area has many great sites to visit. Matsumoto Castle is a 'National Treasure' and an icon of the city. To the east is the Utsukushigahara Plateau with its many beautiful alpine species and amazing scenic views across the Matsumoto plains to the Japanese Alps in the west.
With a dozen odd hot springs (Onsen) to bathe in and a range of fine Sake (rice wine) to sample there is much to entice a traveller. Also various events are held each month providing interest throughout the year.

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[Matsumoto City] Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure)

[Matsumoto City] Utsukusigahara Heights	[Matsumoto City] The Former Kaichi School. (Important Cultural Property)	[kamikochi] Hotaka Mountains and Kappa Bridge	[Norikura] Norikura Highland
[Matsumoto City] Matsumoto Temari Balls	[Matsumoto City] Lacquerware	[Matsumoto City] Soba Noodles	[Matsumoto City] Apples

With its imposing Mountain backdrop the tranquil fields, quaint farmhouses and inspiring scenery of Azumino is a wonderful place to take time out and relax. Enjoy soaking in this area or in its famous Onsens (hot springs) well known for its Art and Museums. Vist a Wasabi plantation or a local Beer Brewery; each dependent on pristine mountain streams for their quality.

[Toyoshina] Gohoden Yuusuichi

[Akashina] Ayame (Iris) Park	[Akashina] Nagamineso	[Hotaka] Rokuzan Art Museum	[Hotaka] Azumino Wasabida Yuusuigun
Wasabi	Apples	Azmunino Tensan (Silkworm)	Azumino Glassware

Omi Village still retains the feel of a place once used by pilgrim travellers on their way to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano.
Ikusaka village also abounds with fruit and produce throughout the year. Chikuhoku Village has a historic road Shrine and a natural hotspring to soothe the weary traveller.
This district offers a perfect place for rest and to revitalise.

[Ikusaka Village] Skysports Park

[Ikusaka Village] Sanseiji in Autumn	[Omi Village] Lake Hijiri	[Omi Village] Hijirikogen Skifield	[Chikuhoku Village] Sashikirikyo
[Ikusaka Village] Kyoho Grapes	[Ikusaka Village] Oyaki	[Omi Village] Karin Juice (Chinese Quince)	[Chikuhoku Village] Moegi (soybean) Udon Noodles

This district flows westward from the place where Shiojiri city developed as a travel hub. It's rich soil produces fruit, grapes, watermelons and other highland leaf vegetables such as lettuces and Chinese and Western cabbages etc.
This area is blessed with natures bounty and plentiful opportunities for recreation in the great outdoors.

[Shiojiri City] Kisono Oohashi Bridge

[ShiojiriCity] Takabochi	[Hata Town] Ryuto Hotspring	[Yamagata Village] Mira Lavender	[Asahi Village] Asahi Prime Skifield
[Shiojiri City] Kiso Lacquerware Products	[Shijojiri City] Kikyogahara Wine	[Hata Village] Watermelon	[Yamagata Village] Nagaimo (Japanese Mountain Yam)