What to do in Southern Nagano during the late spring/early summer!

It's not too late!

Hiking in Toyamago

What to do in Southern Nagano during the late spring/early summer!

Southern Nagano, truly an off the beaten track destination, has many unique experiences that suit especially for repeat travelers to Japan. Some highlights for the late spring/early summer season

First, the hotels in the area offer extremely competitive pricings starting from 10 May until the end of June. 

During this period, the forests become a vibrant green emerging from the winter sleep. Flowers blooming and basking in the spring sun also sets the scene for a great visit.

Some things to do in May and June:

Forest hikes

Bamboo shoot hunting

Picking mountain vegetables

Visiting an apple orchard

Viewing apple, peach and Japanese pear flowers

Guided flower-viewing bicycle tours in Toyooka village

Tasting delicacies using spring/summer ingredients