BokenJapanSights in Komoro, Nagano
Komoro · Nagano · 25 places
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Komoro Joshi Kaiko Sono Cherry Blossoms
Nunobiki Kannon Cherry Blossoms
Nunobiki Kannon no Katakuri no Hana
Noma Shusui Gen Chi no Midori Cherry Blossoms
Shobu Sawa no Airisu
Umi O In no Komorosumire
Shobu Sawa no Shobu
Komoro Joshi Kaiko Sono no Komoro Yae Benishidare
Nunobiki Gorge
This bold gorge, nicknamed Shinano Yabakei, is known for Nunobiki Kannon, cherries, and autumn leaves.
Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen Observation Deck
It overlooks the Chikuma River and sunsets on Mimakigahara, a selected Shinshu sunset point.
Mount Iizuna Park (Komoro City Highland Art Museum and Shiratori Eisetsu Gallery)
At 836 meters, it offers a 360-degree panorama and is a selected Shinshu sunset point.
Shakusonji Temple (Nunobiki Kannon)
Reached by a steep 15-minute climb, its early Kamakura inner palace is an Important Cultural Property.
Shogen-in Temple
Said to date from the late Muromachi period, this Soto Zen temple preserves Komoro Castle's relocated Black Gate.
Kaio-in Temple
Founded in 1536, this Soto temple reportedly mediated the Ueda peace, and Komoro violet was discovered here.
Manns Wine Japanese Garden "Mansuien"
This formal Japanese garden at Manns Wine Komoro Winery holds 11,000 trees, a waterfall, pond, and tea house.
Station Garden (Komoro Civic Garden)
Opened as a civic model for flowers, greenery, and local produce, it has a shop and health cafe.
Former Komoro Honjin
This Edo-period National Important Cultural Property served as Komoro-juku's honjin and wholesale office.
Chikuma River Travel Song Monument
Built in 1927, it holds a bronze panel based on Toson's handwritten Chikuma River travel song.
Literary Monuments of Kaikoen
Fourteen poetry monuments, including Toson, Kyoshi, and Bokusui, stand throughout the park.
Suimeiro
This riverside study of Komoro Gijuku head Kimura Kumaji was often visited by Toson and others.
Yoakashi Nenbutsu
This traditional rite is now held at Yakushi Hall on the spring equinox, with dancing and bead prayers.
Sasara Dance
This traditional dance at Kensoku Shrine's Gion Festival is said to pray for rich harvests.
Lake Otome Park
This comprehensive park for lifelong learning includes cultural facilities, sports grounds, woods, and a peony garden.
Takamine Highlands
These gentle highlands around Kurumazaka Pass offer easy trekking, alpine flowers, and autumn foliage.
Fireflies of the Sasazawa River at Omimagahara
This riverside habitat is a noted natural firefly site, best seen from about June 20 to July 20.