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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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Nagano, Japan · Asia
Nakazawa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chino, 14km from Venus Line.
Nakazawa is a town located in Nagano, Japan. With a population of 7,680, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nakazawa 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 Nakazawa to your route.
Hara (原村, Hara-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2019, the village had an estimated population of 7,661 in 2445 households, and a population density of 174 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 43.26 square kilometres (16.70 sq mi).
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Nakazawa is located in Nagano, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9833 latitude, 138.2167 longitude.
Nakazawa has a population of approximately 7,680 people, making it a town in Japan.
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photogenic
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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
castle
One of Japan's premier historic castles, known as the Crow Castle for its striking black exterior, dating to the 16th century.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A thousand-year-old spa at the foot of the Nagano hills, ringed by ancient temples including a rare octagonal three-storey pagoda. Three small public baths still serve the village for a few coins.
41 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Historic pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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