中部· Chubuながのけん
長野県
Nagano
Nagano is a landlocked prefecture in central Honshu, ringed by high mountains. It boasts the popular summer retreat of Karuizawa, the national-treasure Matsumoto Castle, and the revered Zenko-ji temple. Its cool climate yields specialties like Shinshu soba and apples, and its snowy peaks make skiing popular in this nature-rich prefecture.
みどころHighlights
- 長野市の善光寺は、宗派を問わず全国から多くの参拝者を集める古い寺院です。また松本市には、黒い外観が美しい国宝・松本城がそびえ、現存する天守の一つとして高い人気を誇ります。善光寺と松本城歴史HistoryZenko-ji & Matsumoto Castle
Zenko-ji in Nagano City is an ancient temple that welcomes worshippers of all sects from across Japan. In Matsumoto stands the national-treasure Matsumoto Castle, whose striking black keep is one of the country's most admired surviving donjons.
- 冷涼な気候のもとでそばの栽培が盛んな長野県は、「信州そば」で全国的に知られています。豊かな水と澄んだ空気の中で打たれた、香り高くのど越しの良いそばを楽しむことができます。信州そばグルメFoodShinshu soba
With soba thriving in its cool climate, Nagano is famous nationwide for "Shinshu soba." Made with abundant water and clear mountain air, its buckwheat noodles are prized for their fine aroma and smooth texture.
- 長野県は日本アルプスをはじめとする高い山々に囲まれ、上高地などの美しい山岳景観が広がります。夏は涼しい避暑地として、冬はスキー場としてにぎわい、一年を通じて人気があります。高原と山岳自然NatureHighlands & mountains
Nagano is surrounded by high peaks including the Japan Alps, with beautiful alpine scenery such as Kamikochi. It bustles as a cool summer retreat and a winter ski destination, staying popular throughout the year.
- 軽井沢は、明治時代から発展してきた日本を代表する避暑地・別荘地です。緑豊かな自然の中に、おしゃれな店や教会、美術館が点在し、都会の喧騒を離れて静かに過ごせる場所として人気です。軽井沢名所PlaceKaruizawa
Karuizawa is one of Japan's foremost summer resorts and villa areas, developed since the Meiji era. Amid lush greenery, stylish shops, churches, and museums are scattered about, making it a popular place to escape the bustle of the city.