Kiso is the center of Nakasendo Kiso is surrounded by Japan’s foremost high mountains in the western side of Ontake mountain range and in the eastern side of Central Alps.Prior to the Edo period, Kiso has prospered as a key junction for transportation and as a production area of Japanese cypress, the main building material for shrines and temples. Traditions and cultures in this town have r... READ MORE >
Take a train from Kisofukushima to Yabuhara. Then it is a 3-hour hike from Yabuhara to Narai via Tor...
3 – 5 hours
This 9km hike connects two beautiful post towns which takes approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Magome-juku...
2.5 - 3 hours
Located close to central Kisofukushima, Joyama attracts many hikers. Its features include the histor...
Approx. 3 hours
‘Ontake Kodo’ is a historical trail at the foot of Mt. Ontake. Fukan, a monk, created the trail lead...
3.5 - 4 hours
Welcome to Yamakanoyu.
Yamakanoyu started off as a post town on the former Hida Passage of Takayama from Kiso Fukushima during the Meiji ...
Only one hotel located along the mountain road connecting Kiso-Fukushima Station and Mount Kisokoma. Remaining original scenery of Kiso show...
Guesthouse Hilltop is a resort inn on a plateau commanding a snowcapped Central Alps.
The owner boasts dishes using local ingredients, loca...
During 320 years of business as the inn on the Nakasendo Road, so many travelers have visited here. Have a comfortable time in unchanged Kis...
end May - end July
Hoba-maki is a seasonal treat in Kiso. At the season of fresh greenery, you will see many s...
July 18th - 19th
This is an annual festival held at Ontake shrine Satomiya and Wakamiya. The Ontake Shrine Memorial ...
mid July
Summer Festival held in the Mitake area. The two Mikoshis (portable shrine) - Onna Mikoshi ...
July 22-23
This is an Annual summer festival in Kiso Fukushima held on July 22nd and 23rd. On the 2nd day, aft...
Jun 01, 2017
Kiso Ontake Tourism Office's website launched out on 1st June 2017. The best part of Kiso area is rich nature and historical atmosphere of the streetscape. The slow-moving time in the old stree...