A person in a white training outfit climbs mountain steps with a staff, surrounded by lush greenery
Flying between mountains with a paraglider
River rafting in the southern Ina valley
Four men with backpacks hiking through a bamboo forest
A Japanese man teaching a foreigner the art of creating ancient craft of Wara-Zaiku
A tengu causing mischief at Shinmei Shrine

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The Kiso Valley & The Ina Valley

Travel Deeper! Explore Wider!

Authentic Japanese Adventures in the Twin Valleys of Kiso and Ina.

One of Japan’s Most Stunning Mountain Areas in Southern Nagano.

Men and women wearing headbands, playing taiko drums while jumping
The lush greenery of Mount Kisokomagatake
The atmosphere of the Nakasendo, reminiscent of the Edo period
The scenery of Hanamomo no Sato, the peach blossom village in southern Nagano
The Akasawa Forest Railway
River rafting through trees with vibrant autumn foliage
Women and men wearing yukata and holding fans, dancing in a line at a festival
A view of Mount Hōken from the forest, looking up at its towering peak
Experiencing mountain biking in the mountains
Trees with just beginning autumn leaves and the surrounding mountains
A Japanese man in green clothing and a foreign couple sitting on a veranda with dried persimmons hanging, laughing together
Five foreigners taking photos in front of a shrine
  • A person in a white training outfit climbs mountain steps with a staff, surrounded by lush greenery
  • Several conical hats hanging on the wall
  • The process of making handmade paper.
  • A Japanese man and a foreign man talking to each other.

Kiso Valley

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Northern Ina Valley

northern Ina valley
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  • Flying between mountains with a paraglider
  • A couple wearing helmets is riding bicycles and pointing at a mountain while talking.
  • A woman kneading dough
  • A man speaking with his arms outstretched about the autumn leaves, while another man listens attentively like a student
  • River rafting in the southern Ina valley
  • A crane made of white washi paper and a congratulatory envelope.
  • Two men visiting a shrine.
  • The stage of Nakao Kabuki performance

Southern Ina Valley

southern Ina valley
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