Nakatsugawa Children’s Science Museum
An interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits covering nature and geology for families.
Stone Museum Hakusekikan
An unusual museum with an extraordinary collection of stones, minerals, and fossils from around the world.
Kiso Toy Museum
A hands-on museum celebrating traditional Japanese wooden toys and Kiso craftsmanship.
Gero Onsen
One of Japan’s three celebrated hot spring towns, with riverside ryokan and public baths.
Iwamura Castle Ruins
Ruins of one of Japan’s highest mountain castles, with panoramic views over the valley.
Ochiai Cobblestone Path
One of the best-preserved sections of the original Nakasendo, paved with granite cobblestones.
Yūmori Gorge
A quiet forested gorge with hiking trails past streams, waterfalls, and seasonal foliage.
Iga Kuri No Sato Nakatsugawa Marron Park
A scenic park celebrating Nakatsugawa’s famous chestnut culture amid open natural surroundings.
Ochiai Stone Path & Nakasendo Walk
A walk along original Nakasendo cobblestones connecting the post towns of Magome and Tsumago.
Iwamura Castle Town & Ruins Walk
A combined walk through Iwamura’s castle town streets and up to the mountain ruins.