Sightseeing around Hirugami Onsen

Achimura in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, where Hirugami Onsen and Sekitaitei Ishida are located, is famous for its peach blossoms and its starry skies, which are unparalleled in Japan.
You can also reach the world-famous Tsumago-juku in approximately 40 minutes by car.
Click here to visit the Hirugami Onsen Tourism Bureau website

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    Tsumago-juku

    Hirugami Onsen is the nearest hot spring resort to the world-famous Tsumago-juku.
    【Approximately 40 minutes by car from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Magome-juku

    Magome-juku is the 43rd stop on the Nakasendō Trail
    【Approximately 5 minutes by car from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Namiai Park

    The most romantic stargazing experience in Japan
    【Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Morning Market   Summer 6:00~8:00   Winter 6:30~8:00

    A morning market with freshly harvested vegetables and various kinds of apples
    【2 minutes on foot from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Peach Blossoms (early April~early May)

    The village is dyed red, white, and pink with peach blossoms, creating an enchanting atmosphere
    【Approximately 15 minutes by car from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Korankei Gorge (mid-November~late November)

    Roughly 4,000 maple trees color one of Japan’s most famous autumn foliage viewing spots
    【1 hour and 15 minutes from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Narai-juku

    The stage station town with the highest elevation of the 11 stage station towns in Kiso
    【1 hour and 15 minutes from Sekitaitei Ishida】

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    Ghibli Park

    A park that represents the Studio Ghibli universe
    【1 hour and 30 minutes from Sekitaitei Ishida】