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View Gallery- Echigoyuzawa-eki (railroad station), 540m
60 minutes by pick-up service car from Karuizawa station on Nagano Shinkansen. 25 minutes by pick-up service car from Manzashikazawaguchi station on JR Agatsuma line. For the pick-up service, advanced booking is necessary at least one day before.. 70 minutes from Usui・Karuizawa IC, and 50 minutes from Ueda・Sugadaira IC on Joshinetsu Expressway. Traffic becomes congested in Golden week, summer Obon between UsuiKaruizawa IC and NakaKaruizawaEkimaeShingo. Travel time differs in snow season.
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.