Nagano Prefecture has 77 municipalities (19 cities, 23 towns, 35 villages). All of them have town stories to read.
Boundaries: National Land Numerical Information (Administrative Area Data), MLIT. Processed by Machigatari.Lakes: National Land Numerical Information (Lake Data), MLIT. Processed by Machigatari. Prepared with the approval of the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, using its Digital Map 25000 (Spatial Data Framework) and Digital Map 25000 (Place Names and Public Facilities). (承認番号 平27情使、第585号)
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National TreasureA castleMountainsA river runs throughりんどう橋
Click to open Ueda City.
20204 ／ Nanshin
Okaya City
おかやし
Western-style house joins a storehouse.
Former Hayashi Family Residence
Population
47,790
5-year change
−4.7%
to Shinjuku
138 min
A lakeA river runs throughTown of makers旧林家住宅林国蔵
Click to open Okaya City.
20205 ／ Nanshin
Iida City
いいだし
A school's ground floor, a kabuki stage.
Former Zakoji Omi School
Population
98,164
5-year change
−3.4%
to Shinjuku
244 min
Nagoya 121 min
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growingTraditional crafts旧座光寺麻績学校校舎
Click to open Iida City.
20206 ／ Nanshin
Suwa City
すわし
Seven boat-shaped stones line a hill.
Takashima Domain lords' graves
Population
48,729
5-year change
−2.8%
to Shinjuku
127 min
MountainsA lakeHighlandsCastle town高島藩
Click to open Suwa City.
20207 ／ Hokushin
Suzaka City
すざかし
A caldera stream falls down a cliff.
Yonako Falls: Gongen and Fudo
Population
49,559
5-year change
−2.3%
MountainsA river runs throughOld streetscapeMountain climbing須坂
Click to open Suzaka City.
20208 ／ Toshin
Komoro City
こもろし
They say rare tiles named it Tile Gate.
Komoro Castle Otemon, Tile Gate
Population
40,991
5-year change
−3.6%
to Shinjuku
190 min
Castle townPost townA castleAn odd landmark小諸城
Click to open Komoro City.
20209 ／ Nanshin
Ina City
いなし
Pupils found a keyhole-shaped tomb.
Roshoba Kofun, found by pupils
Population
66,125
5-year change
−3.1%
to Shinjuku
190 min
Nagoya 180 min
MountainsCastle townA castle老松場古墳群前方後円墳
Click to open Ina City.
20210 ／ Nanshin
Komagane City
こまがねし
A tag dating the house is in the roof.
Former Takemura Residence, moved
Population
32,202
5-year change
−1.7%
to Shinjuku
210 min
Nagoya 155 min
MountainsA river runs throughMany shrines and temples旧竹村家住宅旧駒ヶ根市役所庁舎
Click to open Komagane City.
20211 ／ Hokushin
Nakano City
なかのし
No clear trace of garden water channels.
Takanashi Manor Site, moated
Population
42,338
5-year change
−3.6%
A river runs throughMountainsTraditional craftsFarming townFruit growing
Click to open Nakano City.
20212 ／ Chushin
Omachi City
おおまちし
Hot-spring deposits grow into a hill.
Funtokyu sinter cone, Yumata
Population
26,029
5-year change
−7.2%
to Shinjuku
194 min
MountainsA river runs throughHot springsNational Treasure噴湯丘
Click to open Omachi City.
20213 ／ Hokushin
Iiyama City
いいやまし
Mountain water is led past stone walls.
Kawa and Tane, Kosuge's water
Population
19,539
5-year change
−8.9%
to Tokyo
98 min
MountainsA river runs throughIt snowsNatural springsMany shrines and temples
Click to open Iiyama City.
20214 ／ Nanshin
Chino City
ちのし
A fishless acidic pond becomes a mirror.
Mishakaike, an irrigation pond
Population
56,400
5-year change
+0.9%
to Shinjuku
121 min
National TreasureMountainsHighlands御射鹿池ため池百選
Click to open Chino City.
20215 ／ Chushin
Shiojiri City
しおじりし
Near ruins, a spring unfrozen in winter.
Hiraide Spring, near the ruins
Population
67,241
5-year change
+0.2%
to Shinjuku
145 min
Nagoya 113 min
Natural springsPost townOld streetscapeTraditional craftsA river runs through
Click to open Shiojiri City.
20217 ／ Toshin
Saku City
さくし
Western-style castle with star bastions.
Tatsuoka Castle, moat and walls
Population
98,199
5-year change
−1.2%
to Tokyo
69 min
A castleAn odd landmarkPost townMountains龍岡城跡
Click to open Saku City.
20218 ／ Hokushin
Chikuma City
ちくまし
Round part: oval or rounded-rectangular.
Mori Shogunzuka, restored mound
Population
58,852
5-year change
−2.4%
Old streetscapeFamous festivalMountainsA river runs through森将軍塚古墳
Click to open Chikuma City.
20219 ／ Toshin
Tomi City
とうみし
Long and short lattice bars alternate.
Unno goshi, Unno-juku
Population
30,122
5-year change
0%
Post townOld streetscapeMountainsA river runs through海野宿
Click to open Tomi City.
20220 ／ Chushin
Azumino City
あづみのし
A channel that drops over 30 cm per km.
Jikkasegi irrigation channel
Population
94,222
5-year change
−1.1%
to Shinjuku
174 min
MountainsA river runs throughFarming townRice country拾ケ堰
Click to open Azumino City.
20303 ／ Toshin
Koumi Town
こうみまち
Three lakes form Lake Matsubara.
Lake Matsubara, three lakes
Population
4,353
5-year change
−7.6%
A lakeHighlandsMountainsA river runs through松原湖
Click to open Koumi Town.
20304 ／ Toshin
Kawakami Village
かわかみむら
Jomon ring village on a 1,300 m plateau.
Omiyama Site, National Site
Population
4,344
5-year change
−5.7%
MountainsHighlandsFarming town大深山遺跡仮面装飾香炉形土器
Click to open Kawakami Village.
20305 ／ Toshin
Minamimaki Village
みなみまきむら
The track climbs to a 1,375 m crossing.
JR Highest Point Monument
Population
3,242
5-year change
−4.9%
MountainsA river runs throughHighlandsCool summersFarming town
Click to open Minamimaki Village.
20306 ／ Toshin
Minamiaiki Village
みなみあいきむら
A lord opened a temple for his father.
Jogen-ji, the Aiki clan's temple
Population
962
5-year change
−4.3%
to Koumi
20 min
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbingFishing常源寺
Click to open Minamiaiki Village.
20307 ／ Toshin
Kitaaiki Village
きたあいきむら
Landlocked valley, 130+ seashell items.
Tochibara Rock Shelter Site
Population
752
5-year change
−2.8%
to Koumi
15 min
MountainsA river runs throughFishingMountain climbing栃原岩陰遺跡
Click to open Kitaaiki Village.
20309 ／ Toshin
Sakuho Town
さくほまち
A knobby giant stands on charcoal hills.
Kobutaro, horse chestnut
Population
10,218
5-year change
−8.7%
MountainsA river runs throughHighlandsCool summersMountain climbing
Click to open Sakuho Town.
20321 ／ Toshin
Karuizawa Town
かるいざわまち
Right to Sarashina, left to Miyoshino.
Wakasare of Oiwake-juku
Population
19,188
5-year change
+1%
to Tokyo
61 min
Post townHighlandsMountains追分宿分去れ
Click to open Karuizawa Town.
20323 ／ Toshin
Miyota Town
みよたまち
Princesses stayed at a small post town.
Odai-juku, Princess Post Town
Population
15,555
5-year change
+2.4%
to Shinjuku
207 min
Post townOld streetscapeMountainsHighlands小田井宿
Click to open Miyota Town.
20324 ／ Toshin
Tateshina Town
たてしなまち
Seedlings said to come from the shogun.
Kasatori Pass pine avenue
Population
6,612
5-year change
−9%
to Oya
27 min
MountainsHighlandsPost town笠取峠マツ並木
Click to open Tateshina Town.
20349 ／ Toshin
Aoki Village
あおきむら
Only the 1st tier has simpler brackets.
Daihoji Pagoda, bracket sets
Population
4,121
5-year change
−5.1%
to Ueda
31 min
MountainsA river runs throughNational TreasureFarming town大法寺三重塔
Click to open Aoki Village.
20350 ／ Toshin
Nagawa Town
ながわまち
Winter travelers got gruel and a fire.
Wada Pass relief station
Population
5,600
5-year change
−9.2%
to Ueda
39 min
MountainsA river runs throughPost townTraditional crafts永代人馬施行所
Click to open Nagawa Town.
20361 ／ Nanshin
Shimosuwa Town
しもすわまち
Struck by a chisel, it bled, they say.
Manji Stone Buddha
Population
19,155
5-year change
−5.3%
to Shinjuku
139 min
Post townA lakeMountains万治の石仏青塚古墳
Click to open Shimosuwa Town.
20362 ／ Nanshin
Fujimi Town
ふじみまち
Two sites across a stream share a name.
Idojiri Site Group, Middle Jomon
Population
14,084
5-year change
−2.8%
to Shinjuku
121 min
MountainsHighlandsPost town井戸尻遺跡群井戸尻遺跡
Click to open Fujimi Town.
20363 ／ Nanshin
Hara Village
はらむら
An Early Jomon plaza lies in the woods.
Aku Site, stone belt and pillar
Population
7,680
5-year change
+1.5%
MountainsHighlandsFarming townCool summers阿久遺跡
Click to open Hara Village.
20382 ／ Nanshin
Tatsuno Town
たつのまち
A serpent-like rock lies in the stream.
Yokokawa no Jaishi (Snake Rock)
Population
18,555
5-year change
−6.1%
MountainsA river runs throughPost townOld streetscapeCamping
Click to open Tatsuno Town.
20383 ／ Nanshin
Minowa Town
みのわまち
Iida Line electric loco sits out front.
ED19-1, local history museum
Population
24,989
5-year change
−1%
to Nagoya
203 min
MountainsA river runs throughA castleED19-1電気機関車
Click to open Minowa Town.
20384 ／ Nanshin
Iijima Town
いいじままち
Magistrate's office became prefectural.
Ina Prefectural Office Site
Population
9,004
5-year change
−5.5%
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbingTraditional crafts伊那県庁
Click to open Iijima Town.
20385 ／ Nanshin
Minamiminowa Village
みなみみのわむら
Field area sets the number of outlets.
Cylindrical dividers, Nishitenryu
Population
15,797
5-year change
+4.9%
to Shinjuku
182 min
Nagoya 188 min
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbing円筒分水工西天竜幹線水路
Click to open Minamiminowa Village.
20386 ／ Nanshin
Nakagawa Village
なかがわむら
A parabolic arch spans the Tenryu River.
Sakado Bridge, 70 m span
Population
4,651
5-year change
−4.1%
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growing坂戸橋天竜川
Click to open Nakagawa Village.
20388 ／ Nanshin
Miyada Village
みやだむら
Once buried for the domain it named.
Takato domain border stele
Population
8,569
5-year change
−2.9%
to Shinjuku
204 min
Nagoya 164 min
Post townMountainsA river runs through従是北高遠領分杭
Click to open Miyada Village.
20402 ／ Nanshin
Matsukawa Town
まつかわまち
A town named for a river from the Alps.
Katagiri-Matsukawa River
Population
12,530
5-year change
−4.8%
MountainsA river runs throughFarming townFruit growingA castle
Click to open Matsukawa Town.
20403 ／ Nanshin
Takamori Town
たかもりまち
Moats protected an earthen castle.
Matsuoka Castle Site, Ninohori
Population
12,811
5-year change
−2.1%
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growing松岡城跡下市田学校校舎
Click to open Takamori Town.
20404 ／ Nanshin
Anan Town
あなんちょう
A town-designated cedar flanks the hall.
Waseda Shrine's great cedar
Population
4,299
5-year change
−13.4%
MountainsA river runs throughFamous festival新野の雪祭り伊豆神社
Click to open Anan Town.
20407 ／ Nanshin
Achi Village
あちむら
Stone sword, mirror copies from a pass.
Misaka Pass Site, ritual ground
Population
6,068
5-year change
−7.2%
to Iida
26 min
Nagoya 104 min
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbing神坂峠遺跡神坂峠
Click to open Achi Village.
20409 ／ Nanshin
Hiraya Village
ひらやむら
Stabled horse inns flourished here.
Hiraya-juku, a Chuma post town
Population
387
5-year change
−20%
Post townOld streetscapeMountainsHighlands平谷宿
Click to open Hiraya Village.
20410 ／ Nanshin
Neba Village
ねばむら
Two cedars appear as one at the base.
Tsukize no Osugi
Population
852
5-year change
−12.2%
MountainsA river runs throughLocal cuisine月瀬の大スギ天然記念物
Click to open Neba Village.
20411 ／ Nanshin
Shimojo Village
しもじょうむら
A cedar 11.5 m round stands by shrines.
Oyamada Shrine, cedar, 2 halls
Population
3,545
5-year change
−7.9%
MountainsA river runs throughMany shrines and temples大山田神社相殿
Click to open Shimojo Village.
20412 ／ Nanshin
Urugi Village
うるぎむら
About 4 km of path in woods at 1,200 m.
Kotori no Mori, Atebidaira
Population
548
5-year change
−4.7%
MountainsHot springsCampingあてび平小鳥の森
Click to open Urugi Village.
20413 ／ Nanshin
Tenryu Village
てんりゅうむら
A set-square slope averaging about 27°.
Nakaisamurai tea fields
Population
1,178
5-year change
−13.7%
MountainsA river runs throughFamous festival天竜村の霜月神楽霜月神楽
Click to open Tenryu Village.
20414 ／ Nanshin
Yasuoka Village
やすおかむら
Wall behind the platform, river below.
Tamoto Station, Cliff Station
Population
1,542
5-year change
−9.4%
MountainsA river runs throughLocal cuisineAn odd landmark田本駅
Click to open Yasuoka Village.
20415 ／ Nanshin
Takagi Village
たかぎむら
A hatamoto built a two-storey teahouse.
Shogetsuan, Chikyu teahouse
Population
5,973
5-year change
−5.3%
MountainsFruit growingTraditional crafts曙月庵茶室
Click to open Takagi Village.
20416 ／ Nanshin
Toyooka Village
とよおかむら
Up the steps, a 12.8 m two-story gate.
Senryuin Sanmon, two-story gate
Population
6,426
5-year change
−2.5%
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growingFarming town泉龍院山門
Click to open Toyooka Village.
20417 ／ Nanshin
Oshika Village
おおしかむら
Tan and green rock meet directly.
Anko outcrop, Tectonic Line
Population
1,023
5-year change
0%
to Ina-Oshima
29 min
MountainsA river runs throughFamous festivalMountain climbingAn odd landmark
Click to open Oshika Village.
20422 ／ Chushin
Agematsu Town
あげまつまち
Granite splits like boxes set in a row.
Nezame no Toko
Population
4,131
5-year change
−11.5%
to Nagoya
82 min
MountainsA river runs throughPost townFamous festival寝覚の床
Click to open Agematsu Town.
20423 ／ Chushin
Nagiso Town
なぎそまち
A wooden suspension bridge, 247.8 m.
Momosuke Bridge, wooden span
Population
3,915
5-year change
−9.2%
to Nagoya
59 min
MountainsA river runs throughPost townOld streetscape桃介橋
Click to open Nagiso Town.
20425 ／ Chushin
Kiso Village
きそむら
Where the Hida road left the Nakasendo.
Yabuhara-juku, Hida road fork
Population
2,692
5-year change
−8%
MountainsA river runs throughPost townTraditional crafts薮原宿
Click to open Kiso Village.
20429 ／ Chushin
Otaki Village
おうたきむら
Timber locomotives line up by a shed.
Otaki Forest Railway cars
Population
715
5-year change
−14.8%
to Kiso-Fukushima
38 min
MountainsA river runs throughCool summersLocal cuisine王滝森林鉄道
Click to open Otaki Village.
20430 ／ Chushin
Okuwa Village
おおくわむら
Three kinds of rock under green water.
Atera Gorge, three rock types
Population
3,439
5-year change
−10.1%
MountainsA river runs throughPost townOld streetscape阿寺渓谷
Click to open Okuwa Village.
20432 ／ Chushin
Kiso Town
きそまち
Garden clouds are drawn in white cement.
Kan-un-tei, Kozenji garden
Population
10,584
5-year change
−10.5%
to Nagoya
84 min
MountainsA river runs throughHighlandsPost town看雲庭
Click to open Kiso Town.
20446 ／ Chushin
Omi Village
おみむら
Two taifu-za flank the six-bay stage.
Shinmei-gu stage, 1783 tablet
Population
2,593
5-year change
−7%
MountainsA river runs throughPost town麻績神明宮農村舞台
Click to open Omi Village.
20448 ／ Chushin
Ikusaka Village
いくさかむら
A gorge said to be named for a temple.
Sanseiji, a Sai River gorge
Population
1,639
5-year change
−11.1%
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbing山清路犀川
Click to open Ikusaka Village.
20450 ／ Chushin
Yamagata Village
やまがたむら
Stone Nio stand at a highland gate.
Kiyomizu-dera Nio, in stone
Population
8,400
5-year change
+0.1%
to Matsumoto
28 min
MountainsHighlandsFarming town清水寺仁王尊
Click to open Yamagata Village.
20451 ／ Chushin
Asahi Village
あさひむら
Six columns make the front five bays.
Korinji Yakushido, five-bay hall
Population
4,279
5-year change
−4.1%
MountainsA river runs throughA castle光輪寺薬師堂五間堂
Click to open Asahi Village.
20452 ／ Chushin
Chikuhoku Village
ちくほくむら
A road cut through rock runs on to Omi.
The Great Cutting, Aoyagi
Population
4,149
5-year change
−12.3%
MountainsA river runs throughPost townOld streetscape大切通し
Click to open Chikuhoku Village.
20481 ／ Chushin
Ikeda Town
いけだまち
A chamber with a stacked-stone boundary.
Oninokama Kofun
Population
9,382
5-year change
−5.5%
MountainsA river runs throughPlainsRice countryFamous festival
Click to open Ikeda Town.
20482 ／ Chushin
Matsukawa Village
まつかわむら
Halls set apart to view plays outdoors.
Kaguraden, an open-sided stage
Population
9,599
5-year change
−3.5%
to Shinjuku
248 min
MountainsA river runs throughFarming townRice countryMany shrines and temples
Click to open Matsukawa Village.
20485 ／ Chushin
Hakuba Village
はくばむら
A hundred Kannon stand on three sides.
Kannonbara, 100 Kannon statues
Population
8,575
5-year change
−4%
to Shinjuku
220 min
MountainsA river runs throughNatural springsOld streetscape観音原
Click to open Hakuba Village.
20486 ／ Chushin
Otari Village
おたりむら
An inn for cattle drivers and porters.
Ushikata-yado, Chikuni House
Population
2,647
5-year change
−8.8%
MountainsA river runs throughIt snowsSki slopesHot springs
Click to open Otari Village.
20521 ／ Hokushin
Sakaki Town
さかきまち
A daimyo's inn has a row-house gate.
Sakaki-juku Honjin front gate
Population
14,004
5-year change
−5.8%
A river runs throughMountainsPost town旧坂木宿本陣表門坂木宿
Click to open Sakaki Town.
20541 ／ Hokushin
Obuse Town
おぶせまち
Ceiling: dragon on red, phoenix in blue.
Festival float ceiling paintings
Population
10,660
5-year change
−0.4%
A river runs throughMountainsFruit growingFarming townOld streetscape
Click to open Obuse Town.
20543 ／ Hokushin
Takayama Village
たかやまむら
A paddy cherry, estimated at 500+ years
Kurobe Edohigan cherry
Population
6,617
5-year change
−5.9%
to Suzaka
17 min
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growingFarming townHot springs
Click to open Takayama Village.
20561 ／ Hokushin
Yamanouchi Town
やまのうちまち
Sphagnum piled up on a lake bed.
Tanohara Marsh, old Lake Shiga
Population
11,352
5-year change
−8.7%
MountainsHighlandsHot springs田ノ原湿原旧志賀湖
Click to open Yamanouchi Town.
20562 ／ Hokushin
Kijimadaira Village
きじまだいらむら
A cliff shows a waterfall on May 8 only.
Taru Falls, May 8 water release
Population
4,375
5-year change
−6.1%
to Iiyama
13 min
MountainsA river runs throughIt snowsHighlandsFarming town
Click to open Kijimadaira Village.
20563 ／ Hokushin
Nozawaonsen Village
のざわおんせんむら
The village kitchen is in the hot pools.
Ogama, the shared kitchen
Population
3,279
5-year change
−5.7%
to Iiyama
25 min
MountainsIt snowsHot springsSki slopesFamous festival
Click to open Nozawaonsen Village.
20583 ／ Hokushin
Shinano Town
しなのまち
His final home: a storehouse 6.2 m wide.
Kobayashi Issa's storehouse
Population
7,739
5-year change
−8.6%
MountainsA lakeHighlandsTraditional crafts小林一茶旧宅
Click to open Shinano Town.
20588 ／ Hokushin
Ogawa Village
おがわむら
A village bid for the governor's house.
Former Governor's Residence
Population
2,215
5-year change
−16.9%
to Nagano
32 min
MountainsHighlandsMany shrines and temples旧長野県知事公舎高山寺
Click to open Ogawa Village.
20590 ／ Hokushin
Iizuna Town
いいづなまち
Edo-Kanazawa midpoint, said set by Kaga.
Bushu-Kashu Dochu Sakai Stele
Population
10,296
5-year change
−6.9%
MountainsIt snowsFarming townFruit growingPost town
Click to open Iizuna Town.
20602 ／ Hokushin
Sakae Village
さかえむら
A station post as tall as the snow was.
Morimiyanohara, snow marker
Population
1,660
5-year change
−15%
MountainsA river runs throughIt snowsMountain climbingHot springs
Click to open Sakae Village.
Lakes: National Land Numerical Information (Lake Data), MLIT. Processed by Machigatari. Prepared with the approval of the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, using its Digital Map 25000 (Spatial Data Framework) and Digital Map 25000 (Place Names and Public Facilities). (承認番号 平27情使、第585号)
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