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One
of the 12 castles among war age which still exists originally in
Japan. We can feel and touch old age. Therefore no wheelchair
accessible inside castle. Many stairs. Impossible to repair it.
But the garden is wheelchair friendly. Everybody can reach the
castle.
http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/
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Chihiro
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world
1st picture book museum. Iwasaki Chihiro is one of most famous
author of picture books in Japan. This museum is located in the
field with great nature view. Nice architecture and lovely garden.
Worth to visit for a while.
https://chihiro.jp/
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Daio
wasabi
firm |
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One
of the popular tourist place in Nagano area. Big big wasabi firm.
It is wheelchair friendly. Taste and try real natural fresh wasabi.
Free of charge to enter the firm.
https://www.daiowasabi.co.jp/
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Snow
Monkey |
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Jigokudani
Yaen Koen snow monkey
in hot spring. It is popular for
foreign tourist better than Japanese. It is located deep mountain
near Yudanaka Onsen area, 30min drive from Nagano city and more
30min walk on hill and stairs from car park. Or 90min by local
train and bus. There are many stairs and unpaved road. Much snow
in winter. It is not wheelchair accessible. It is very tough for
wheelchair users to go if they have good help. http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/ |
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Kamikochi |
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Most
favorite mountain resort in Japan. Cars are prohibited in the
area because they keep nature. Bus and taxi are allowed to enter.
People with mobility impairment can get the entering permission in
Matsumoto police station. Non-step easy walking road is available,
it is wheelchair accessible. Many hiker and climber come. They go
deep high mountain.
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Tsugaike
Nature Park |
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Wheelchair
accessible wooden trail. 500 meter nature walk in high mountain.
Elevators in gondola and ropeway. Kind staff always help us. Hilly
road to nature park. Wheelchair users need a big push but it is
possible to reach nature park. Enjoy mountain flowers and fresh
air.
https://sizenen.otarimura.com/
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Yachiho
Highlands |
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Located in
Mt. Yatsugatake. The nature park is on famous scenic " fairy
tail road ". The road close in winter, mid Nov - mid Apr.
Visit in summer to escape hot weather, enjoy spring fresh green in
May and autumn leaves in October. Here is nature forest, but
wheelchair user can enjoy 200 meter accessible wooden trail. Feel
deep nature forest.
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Kurobe
Dam |
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Now
it is possible to visit Kurobe dam on wheelchair from Nagano side. The
lower floor bus run to Kurobe dam. The bus station and dam
building have a elevator. However most of place around the dam are
nature. 2 cable cars have stairs on the stations.
http://www.kurobe-dam.com
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Miharashi farm |
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Famous for strawberry picking. Full wheelchair accessible. Many activities are there, Buffet restaurant, farmers market, cooking experience, hot spring, etc... Located in Ina city, 30 min south by car from Matsumoto city.
http://miharashi-farm.com/
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Tsumago
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One of the most famous Edo period hotel town. Tsumago still remains historical architecture and atmosphere. Local people keep it original one. There are some stairs and hilly road. Park at central parking and access from north is the best way for wheelchair users. Many old houses have steps on door, but everybody enjoy walking on old days street.
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ski
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Many
ski resorts in Japan. Nagano is one of them. Almost all ski resort
accept adaptive skiers. There are a few organization for disabled
people to ski. Hokkaido is also famous for foreign skiers.
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