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15 minutes walk from JR Nagano Station. 10 minutes on bus from JR Nagano Station bound for Zenkoji Temple. Get off at Gondo Iriguchi and 3 minutes walk. 5 minutes by taxi from JR Nagano Station.. 25 minutes from Nagano IC, Joshinetsu Expressway. 20 minutes from Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC, Joshinetsu Expressway.
10 minutes by taxi from JR Kaga Onsen Station. 10 minutes on bus from JR Kaga Onsen Station bound for Katayamazu Onsen, then 3 minutes walk from last stop.. 7 minutes drive from Katayamazu Interchange on Hokuriku Expressway.
10 minutes on foot from Arimaonsen station on Kobe Railway. 60 minutes by Hankyu bus from Umeda station bound for Arima Onsen, get off at Arima Onsen bus stop, 6 minutes walk. 40 minutes by JR bus from Kobe Sannomiya. Contact for pick-up service.. 15 minutes from Nishinomiya Kita IC on Chugoku Expressway.
This region is celebrated for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. Explore the samurai district in Kakunodate and marvel at the ancient temples of Hiraizumi. The natural landscapes are stunning year-round, from cherry blossoms in spring to colorful foliage in autumn. Matsushima Bay, with its pine-covered islands, is a must-see. Winter sports enthusiasts will enjoy the snow-covered mountains, while hot springs like those in Nyuto Onsen offer relaxation.