2025 Azumino Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 Changfeng Mountain is a magnificent snow-capped mountain with spectacular natural scenery and sightseeing mountain cable cars. It is not only a great viewpoint for hiking, but also a great place to watch the sunset! You can easily reach the top of the mountain by taking the sightseeing mountain cable car and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and snow-white glaciers along the way. The design of the cable car makes people feel as if they are in the air, especially on a clear day, the view is extremely vast. After reaching the top of the mountain, visitors can quietly wait for the sunset on the observation deck. As the sun slowly sinks into the mountain ridge, the golden light shines on the snow-capped peaks, forming a magnificent natural picture that is intoxicating.

This is the autumn foliage on Kassen Ridge, one of the three steepest climbs in the Northern Alps and the main climbing route for Mt. Tsubakuro. The leaves were beautifully colored, with vibrant golden and red colors. Thanks to this, the fatigue of the climb was blown away. #autumnfoliage #outdoors #climbing

Daio Wasabi Farm is located in Azumino City, where meltwater from the Northern Alps flows, and its wasabi fields, stretching for about 1 km, are the largest in Japan. Within the facility, you can enjoy gourmet food such as the famous real wasabi rice bowl and wasabi ice cream, and the waterwheel on the Tade River, which was used as a location for a movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, still remains to this day. The best season to visit and stroll through the wasabi fields at Daio Wasabi Farm is from late September to late October, when the autumn leaves can be seen, and it is crowded with many people. 📌Visited on November 3rd #Autumn trip #Nagano #Autumn leaves spot #Outdoor #Azumino city #Daio Wasabi Farm

You can visit the fields of real wasabi that producers are carefully cultivating in the clear stream without paying parking fees or admission fees 💓 Going through the gate, there is a large wasabi field! Under the black net sheet that blocks direct sunlight, a bed of wasabi that has taken root in the clear stream and grown little by little over time appears ❣️ Going around the garden seems like a good workout. 😁💦 In another stream where kappa might appear, a waterwheel splashes water, inviting visitors to a fairy tale world. 🖼 When you get tired of walking, take a short break. Enjoy some wasabi soft serve 🍦 A refreshing taste with a slight tang. We enjoyed the local soft serve that is unique to this place 😋 #Couple trip #Gourmet #Breathtaking view #Soft serve ice cream

"Daioh Wasabi Farm" ✼••┈┈••✼ Restaurant "Yusui Meigama Daioan" ・Shinshu soba and real wasabi rice (1,480 yen) ・Soba Seiro (1,000 yen) "Takeout corner" ・Daioh Premium (480 yen) ✼••┈┈••✼ At the restaurant, you rub the real wasabi yourself☺️ Freshly rubbed wasabi doesn't make your mouth tingle even if you eat a lot‼️ It's not spicy and has a "refreshing aroma"🥰 I was surprised that the taste is completely different from commercially available wasabi tubes🤭 The wasabi ice cream also has more wasabi than I expected❤︎ There is a row of wasabi on the premises, and there is also a drinking fountain of the 100 famous waters! The ice-cold water was delicious 😌 The water is about 14℃ and there is a space where you can touch it, so it's perfect for a summer trip 😄 However, the water was so cold that I couldn't stay still 🤣 There is also a photogenic spot with a waterwheel, so if you go to Nagano, please go there! ✼••┈┈••✼ #Photogenic Spot #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Real Wasabi #Daioh Wasabi Farm #Shinshu #Shinshu Azumino #Date Spot #Shinshu Soba

If the weather is good, the scenery on top of the mountain is beautiful, something you rarely see on the ground. The snow-covered peaks of Hotaka are faintly illuminated by the setting sun, giving off a somewhat ephemeral atmosphere. From here, the temperature drops sharply, and the world becomes crystal clear. #Mountaineering #Snowscape #Tsubamesanso #Sunset

After climbing up Kassen Ridge and passing several benches, we finally arrived at Fujimi Bench. Since it's called Fujimi, you might think you can see Mt. Fuji, but there was hardly any view. Although there are only a few benches, it is an important rest point, so take a good rest and continue climbing. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Kassen Ridge #Bench

About an hour after starting to climb Kassen Ridge, we arrived at the second bench. For many people, this will be their first resting point. The Kassen Hut lift cable is nearby, so if you're lucky, you can see the cargo being transported. #Mountaineering #AutumnFoliage

As we climbed the Kassen Ridge, the altitude increased and the surrounding mountains became clearly visible through the gaps. In addition to the snow-covered mountains being truly beautiful, we were still at an altitude where the autumn leaves could be seen, so we were able to see a mysterious seasonal view of the two coexisting. #MountainClimbing #AutumnLeaves #SnowScenery

Mt. Tsubakuro is famous for its strangely shaped rocks, large and small, but the most famous of them all is probably Dolphin Rock. This rock, located on the road from Tsubame Sanso to Mt. Tsubakuro, is known for its shape resembling a dolphin's head, and many people take commemorative photos here. #Tsubakuro #MountainClimbing #SnowScenery #StylishRocks

This is the Nakabusa Onsen trailhead, a major base for climbing Mt. Tsurugidake. Many climbers start their climb from Nakabusa Onsen. There are large toilets, so it's a good place to get ready. It was the perfect season, so we were able to see beautiful autumn leaves illuminated by the morning light. #climbing #autumnleaves

As I started climbing from Nakabusa Onsen towards Mt. Tsubakuro, I was suddenly met with some very beautiful autumn foliage. The golden leaves of the trees created a ceiling that I found myself entranced by. I almost forgot that there was a climb ahead. #Mountaineering #AutumnFoliage

About 30 minutes after starting the climb from Nakabusa Onsen, we arrived at the first bench. However, it is too close to the trailhead, so not many people seem to take a break here. However, there are still autumn leaves around here, so it seems nice to enjoy the scenery for a bit. #MountainClimbing #AutumnFoliage

There are benches at key points on Kassen Ridge, and this is the third of them all. Little by little, the sky and the world below become visible through the trees, and you realize that you are steadily gaining altitude. Although it is only a little, you can also see traces of snowfall. #Mountaineering #Snowscape #AutumnFoliage

After passing Fujimi-daira Bench, the view gradually improves. Looking ahead, you can see the top of Mt. Yari, and looking behind you, you can see the Matsumoto Basin, which you could see occasionally. Although it's only a little at a time, snow is piling up in places, and you can feel that you are definitely gaining altitude. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Autumn leaves

Perhaps because we visited close to Halloween, the inside of the Kassen hut was decorated for Halloween. As expected, since it's on top of a mountain, it wasn't full-scale, but the cute, handmade-looking decorations still welcomed the climbers. #Mountaineering #Halloween

Kassengoya is located in the latter half of Kassen Ridge. This hut is famous for being able to serve watermelon in the summer, but in this season you can also enjoy warm udon noodles, pork soup, and sweet red bean soup. There is also a toilet, so we recommend taking a long break here before starting the final climb. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Tsubame-dake

After passing Kassengoya, you leave the forest and the view becomes even more amazing. You can now see the lower world and other mountains that you could only see through the trees. The clear sky is so close that your excitement for the climb increases. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Autumn leaves #Kassen ridge

This is Kassenzawano-gashira, the last rest point on Kassen Ridge. If you come here, Mt. Tsurugidake and Tsurugi Sanso are right in front of you. In fact, you can already see them. When I visited this time, the snow started to accumulate in earnest from here, so many people put on crampons here (those who didn't were putting them on at Kassen Hut below). If you're lucky, you might see a ptarmigan. #Mountaineering #Snowscape #Kassen Ridge

At Kassenzawano-Toge, you can already see the summit and the final destination, Tsubamesanso Lodge, but in the snowy season from late autumn onwards, the climb from here is the last stronghold. Chain spikes and crampons are essential as there are some sections with chains, so you need to be careful where you step. Even so, if you think of it as one last push, your feet will move. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Tsubame-dake

Tsubamesanso is located in a place with a truly beautiful view. You can see a beautiful view from the basin while climbing the Kassen Ridge, but on the other side, the most hidden area of ​​the Hotaka mountain range can only be seen by climbing up to Tsubamesanso. It's worth coming all the way here just to see these divine mountains. #Mountaineering #Snowscape #Tsubamesanso

Mt. Tsubakuro is known as the Queen of the Northern Alps, and has a beautiful and slightly unusual shape. It is also known as a mountain for beginner climbers, and is crowded with many climbers during the season. Even in late autumn, right at the end of the season, there were many climbers. #Mountain climbing #Snow scenery #Autumn leaves #Mt. Tsubakuro

This is the inside of the building that is the main accommodation area of ​​Tsubamesanso. Moving from the entrance, you first pass through the lounge and then arrive at the two-tiered accommodation area. The heaters look warm. Further back there is an accommodation area and toilets, and you can move between them freely. #Mountaineering #Snowscape #Tsubamesanso

Mount Tsubakuro, also known as the Queen of the Northern Alps, has a very distinctive shape with exposed round rocks. It was named after the shape of a swallow, which is said to be the shape of a swallow. From the summit in this season, you can get a panoramic view of the Hotaka peaks, lightly covered in snow. There is something mysterious about this view, with the Hotaka mountain range and the cityscape on the other side. #MountainClimbing #SnowScenery #MountTsubakuro

Tsubamesanso, one of Japan's leading mountain huts, is a very spacious one. There is an entrance side where the dining hall and other facilities are located, and an area that is mainly used as an accommodation area. The two are separated by a staircase, and you can move freely between them. This photo is of the entrance side, and the tasteful lighting and wooden walls and floors create an atmosphere and comfort that you wouldn't expect in a mountain hut. #mountainclimbing #mountainhut #Tsubamesanso

Known as one of Japan's leading mountain huts, Tsubamesanso is finally celebrating its 100th anniversary. Inside the hut, which has reached its 100th anniversary, there are exhibits that give a sense of history, which alone are enough to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. #MountainClimbing #MountainHut #TsubameSanso #TsubameDake

When you hear about mountain hut food, you tend to imagine it being small in portion size, bland in flavor, and not as good as what you get down there... but mountain huts these days are amazing, and in some cases you can get food that tastes as good or even better than what you get in a restaurant down there, and looks good too. I never thought I'd be able to get cheese-stuffed hamburger on the mountain. It tastes amazing, too. #mountainclimbing #mountainhut #mountainhutfood #Tsubamesanso #Tsubamedake

Nakabusa Onsen is the starting point for many mountain climbs, including Tsubamesanso, one of Japan's most popular mountain huts, Mt. Tsubame, the queen of the Northern Alps, and Omote Ginza. It has a long history, but is now known as a hot spring near the trailhead. There is a drop-in bath and a large hot spring facility exclusively for overnight guests. #AutumnFoliage #HotSpring #NakabusaOnsen #NaganoPrefecture