Go! Nagano, Japan

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Mist rises over tranquil Myojin Pond on a rainy day in Kamikochi.
This secluded pond is the site of Hotaka Shrine's Okumiya, where the guardian deity of the Northern Japanese Alps is enshrined.

Every year on October 8th, the Myojin Pond Ofune Matsuri i… https://t.co/IlzgEefyyx

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Fujimi Kogen Resort's flowering fields are a stunning sight, especially in the evening when they're illuminated against the darkening sky and Southern Japanese Alps.
This year’s evening light-ups are held between July 20th to August 18th. https://t.co/rDRZ2PhNOe

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Summer may be upon us, but you can still find snow if you look in the right places. In Hakuba, the best place to find snow during summer is at the Daisekkei, a snowy valley that hikers climb on their way to Mt. Shirouma, the area's representative peak. https://t.co/zY5X7tGKxZ

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Sengataki Falls lies at the base of Mt. Asama in Karuizawa. Its name means "One Thousand Falls," refering to the many distinct and delicate streams of water that form as it passes over the rocks. https://t.co/W91bXJVLEj

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Below Nakaizamurai Station, the southernmost train station in all of Nagano Prefecture, tea fields descend the steep slopes down to the shore of the Tenryu River. Locals pick the leaves in May and June, using only the cream of the crop to sell as “Nakaiz… https://t.co/FHD2EPdm8n

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A quiet afternoon in the post town of Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. It was the 42nd such town along the Nakasendo Trail, which connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo Period. Thanks to locals’ preservation efforts, the many inns and homes here still look as… https://t.co/9vGOj5vrZP

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Winter isn’t the only time of year to visit the Japanese Alps. Enjoy hiking, cycling and more while being dazzled by these fabulous views. Hakuba Iwatake’s lily gardens are open from early July to late August! https://t.co/cZbyLJH537

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Visitors pray at Suwa Taisha’s Akimiya Shrine on a hot summer’s day. While part of the quiet post town of Shimosuwa, this shrine (and the other three shrines of the Suwa Taisha) celebrate one of Japan’s most bizarre and exciting festivals: Suwa Onbashira… https://t.co/KFwpKtLRwi

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Riding the logging railroad at the Akazawa Recreational Forest Park in the Kiso Valley. The cool air, perfumed with the scent of hinoki cypress, is incredibly refreshing! https://t.co/0B1CB9j0nL

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Daihōji Temple’s three-storied pagoda is a National Treasure, regraded highly for its simple and elegant design. It was built along the Tosando Trail, connecting Kyoto and Tohoku, almost 900 years ago during the Kamakura Period. https://t.co/lZGz4GuDMM

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A cheerful summer scene: fields of sunflowers in bloom along the Kamikochi train. You can see these bright yellow flowers from mid-July to mid-August. https://t.co/VLcjpxEp7v

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Peering into the waters of Shijuhachi-Ike marsh, part of the Shiga Kogen’s Ikemeguri Trail. While in winter the area serves as one of Japan’s largest ski resorts, from June to late October Shiga Kogen is a hiker’s paradise. https://t.co/skYHolzEiV

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Daio Wasabi Farm is the largest of its kind in Japan, producing wasabi at the base of the Japanese Alps. Wasabi is particularly difficult to cultivate, requiring a constant flow of clean, cold water (10~15°C) to grow. Thanks to the snow melt from the Hot… https://t.co/cOW7qXwPbF

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One of Japan’s five national treasure castles, Matsumoto Castle has the oldest extant keep of its kind in the country. Its black exterior and unique architectural features make it a favorite among people both in and outside of Japan. https://t.co/edpG447Wm8

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Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy cherry blossoms in spring! Japanese macaques also delight in their pink petals before pulling them off the tree for a tasty snack. https://t.co/DvE3VWv9Lp

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See Japan’s clearest night skies in Achi Village!
Designated at the best place to observe the stars in Japan by the Ministry of Environment in 2016, the village of Achi has become a must-see destination for astronomy lovers and night photographers.
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In the midst of cherry blossoms and spring, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route shows off massive walls of snow! This year, the walls stand a lofty 16 meters tall and can be seen until late June.
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Pink cherry blossoms and blue skies. This Friday and Saturday are looking like good days for Hanami!
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Sudden snows have slowed the cherry blossoms somewhat, but they’re beginning to bloom outside of Takato Castle Park! The reddish-pink petals and cerulean waters of the nearby reservoir make an excellent pair. https://t.co/2QWgbIrlRL