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Ina

Nagano, Japan · Asia

About Ina

Ina sits on the route: 10 minutes from Minamiminowa, 38km from Venus Line.

Ina is a town located in Nagano, Japan. With a population of 68,177, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ina sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ina to your route.

About Ina

Ina (伊那市, Ina-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [iꜜ.na, i.naꜜ.ɕi], locally [i.naꜜ]) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the city had an estimated population of 68,177 in 27587 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 667.93 square kilometres

Read more (257.89 sq mi). In 2016, the former town of Takatō, now part of Ina, was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

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Where is Ina located?

Ina is located in Nagano, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8276 latitude, 137.9538 longitude.

What is the population of Ina?

Ina has a population of approximately 68,177 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
68,177
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Nagano
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.8276, 137.9538

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Ina

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Venus Line

A 76 km free touring road across Nagano's Kirigamine and Utsukushigahara highlands, rolling over open alpine meadows at up to 1,959 m. One of Japan's best-loved drives for bikers and grand tourers.

38 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Mishaka Pond

A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Matsumoto Castle

One of Japan's premier historic castles, known as the Crow Castle for its striking black exterior, dating to the 16th century.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Shirahone Onsen

A hot-spring hamlet high in the Norikura foothills where the sulphurous water turns milky white on contact with air. It sits on the mountain road between Matsumoto and Kamikochi.

47 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Norikura Skyline

A toll mountain road climbing to 2,702 m at Tatamidaira, the highest paved road in Japan. Private cars are barred, so drivers park at Hirayu and transfer to the shuttle bus for the final ascent.

49 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Kamikōchi

A high alpine valley beneath the Hotaka range, with the Azusa River running clear beneath Kappa Bridge. Private vehicles are banned; drivers leave cars at Sawando or Hirayu and take the bus in.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Ina

  • 38 kmVenus LineA 76 km free touring road across Nagano's Kirigamine and Utsukushigahara highlands, rolling over open alpine meadows at up to 1,959 m. One of Japan's best-loved drives for bikers and grand tourers.
  • 49 kmNorikura SkylineA toll mountain road climbing to 2,702 m at Tatamidaira, the highest paved road in Japan. Private cars are barred, so drivers park at Hirayu and transfer to the shuttle bus for the final ascent.

Nearby Destinations

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