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Wasabi-Picking in Azumino
Located between Matsumoto and the Hakuba Valley, and in the shadow of the North Japan Alps, Azumino is a tranquil rural enclave best-known for its abundant farmlands and mountain vistas. Fed by t...The Siberian Swans of Gohoden Yusuichi, Azumino
Migrating from Siberia each winter, hundreds of swans descend on an otherwise anonymous pond and marshes of Gohoden Yusuichi in Azumino, to the delight of locals and visitors who journey all the ...North Alps ‘Mountain Glow’ Morning Walk in Azumino
Visitors to staying in and around the Azumino and Matsumoto areas in winter have the chance to witness the ‘morning glow’ of the Hida Mountains each morning, as the rising sun reflects off Japan’...Rokuzan Art Museum
One of 18 museums making-up the Azumino ‘Art Line’, the Rokuzan Art Museum explores the work of sculptor Rokuzan Ogiwara. Considered a pioneer of modern Japanese sculpture, Rokuzan’s work explores th...Chihiro Art Museum
Dedicated to the life and work of children’s book illustrator and painter Chihiro Iwasaki, the museum consists of five exhibition spaces featuring her work and other artists. Through her life, Iwasak...Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum
Housed in a tranquil modern building, the museum is dedicated to the work of Takahaashi Setsuro, an acclaimed lacquer artist. Setsuro applied traditional techniques in creating dynamic and often abst...Local Food & Drink in Azumino
Known for its abundant farmlands producing some of Japan’s best fruit and vegetables – most famously apples, ‘soba’ (buckwheat noodles) and ‘wasabi’ – Azumino is already known for its delicious food ...Countryside Cycling in Azumino
Visitors heading to the rural enclave of Azumino should consider renting bicycles once they arrive - a great way to enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of the region. Located between Matsumoto and th...Fruit-picking in Azumino
Azumino’s climate is excellent for growing a variety of fruits, including apples, peaches, berries, persimmons, and more. The area’s fruits are so popular (especially apples) that, besides fresh frui...
