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  • July 5, 2017

    Madarao Area

    Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen, Madarao Mountain Resort somewhat lies in the shadow of its better known and larger neighbour but for those that make it there, Madarao o...
  • July 1, 2017

    Iiyama Station Area

    A convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Nagano, Iiyama is a quiet rural town most often used as a transit point for visitors heading to nearby Madarao...
  • August 1, 2016

    Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station

    Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visitors to the region is sampling the delicious fruit while it's in season. Shiozaki Farm has been producing some the reg...
  • August 27, 2010

    Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival

    Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside and mountain scenery at Iiyama's Nanohana (canola) Flower Festival.Musical performances of the traditional song "Oborozukiyo"...