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View Gallery- Kanazawa-eki (railroad station), 690m
- Kahoku Gata (lake), 8.7km
40 minutes on bus from JR Ueda Station bound for Kamiyamada Kanko Kaikan and get off at Yumoto Kashiwaya. 5 minutes by taxi from Shinano Railway Togura Station. 10 minutes drive from Koshoku Interchange on Nagano Expressway via route 18.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.