For those wanting to experience the beauty of Azumino’s nature firsthand without risking the indignity of muddied shoes by taking on one of its mountain trails, visitors would be hard-pushed to do better than to pay Azumino National Park a visit. Spanning a considerable area of the base of Mount Jonen, the park commands a spectacular view of the Azumino valley below and features a remarkable number of attractions that highlight the natural beauty of the area. Nature displays, children’s craft-making, marshmallow dome (outdoor trampolines), Frisbee-golf, stilt-walking, woodland trails, soba making, lots of hiking trails and a hammock-relaxation area are just some of the features of Azumino National Park; and for those fortunate enough to visit during spring, the park’s many cherry-blossom trees provide an idyllic backdrop for hanami parties (Japanese-style cherry blossom picnics).
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| Address | 33-4 Horigane KarasugawaGoogle Map |
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| Access | By car: 20 min from the Interchange. By train: 15 min taxi ride (about ¥2000) from JR Toyoshina Station or 24-min bus ride from Hotaka Station |
| Tel | 0263-71-5511 |
| Closed | Mondays (but open on National Holiday-Mondays, closed next day instead) New Year's Day |
| Website | Official site ( English ) |
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