2025 Iiyama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

This is a local line that connects Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture and Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. In terms of stations, it is the section from Echigo-Kawaguchi Station in Nagaoka City to Toyono Station in Nagano City. This is a photo of the snowy scenery of Niigata Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture taken from a train running on the Iiyama Line. ✨ The first and second photos are of Nagano Prefecture, and the third photo is of Niigata Prefecture. This photo was taken in December, but I hear that the scenery from the train window during the season of fresh green leaves and autumn leaves is also very beautiful. I would definitely like to ride it during that time as well. The area along the line is the snowiest area in Japan, and some places apparently hold the highest snowfall record in the country...! #localtrip #snowscenery #Niigata #Nagano #breathtakingview

"Shinshu Iiyama Kamakura no Sato" in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture is a 15-minute drive north from Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, in the Outer Region, a region of rice fields surrounded by mountains. It is one of Japan's leading snow-filled areas, covered in snow for about four months of the year. In this pure white snowy field, more than 20 large kamakuras are lined up, making it a winter feature of the snow country of Iiyama. Inside the kamakuras, you can eat "Noroshinabe" (a hot pot dish) filled with plenty of local ingredients such as vegetables, mushrooms, and Kitashinshu Miyuki pork. The weekday-only snack plan includes sweet red bean soup and baked sweet potatoes. You can also play in the snow with snowcats, snowmobiles, and sleds, so your children will enjoy it too. This is a hidden gem that can only be reached by bus, taxi, or car. You need studless tires to get there, but it is relatively easy to get to as the snow is well cleared and it is not a mountain road! [Kamakura Village, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture] Period: Friday, January 24th to Friday, February 28th Admission fee: 200 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Location: 25 minutes by car from Toyota-Iiyama IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway If using a car navigation system, please enter "Restaurant Kotobuki Village" or Address: 807-2 Kotobuki, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture #Domestic travel strategy #Domestic travel #Sightseeing #Trip #Nagano sightseeing

#celebrateit Mt. Imarao (Madaraoyama, Madarao-san) is a volcano at an altitude of 1,382 metres located on the border with Shinano-cho, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. One of the Kitashin Five Mountains. It was active from about 700,000 years ago to 510,000 years ago. Mount Madarao has traditionally been included in the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu. Compared to other mountains (Iizuna 1917 meters, Togakushi 1904, Kurohime 2053, and Myoko 2454), it is a low mountain, but looks a mountain of comparable height because it is nearest to Nakano, Nagano where the Five Mountains have been defined. In winter, the ski slopes of Madarao Mountain Resort and Tangram Ski Circus are in operation.

The terrain play and tree runs are fun⁡ Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is a treasure trove of spectacular views❗⁡ ⁡ When it's sunny, you can see the Sea of ​​Japan and other views that you won't find at other ski resorts, and the surrounding mountains are all famous, so you can ski, take photos, look back and take photos,⁡and enjoy a little tourist feeling😊⁡ ⁡ ⁡ It's also interesting that the ski resort is located on the border between Niigata and Nagano, and you'll definitely want to take photos at the sign indicating the border👍⁡ ⁡ ⁡ My personal favorite in Madarao⁡ The terrain play and tree runs are really fun❣️⁡ Advanced skiers should definitely try it🏂⁡ ⁡ ⁡ For ski food⁡ Restaurant ZIG I recommend ZAG,⁡ The best thing about this place is that when you order a meal, you get a free drink bar🍹There's a wide variety of drinks, from soft drinks to coffee⭐⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Please go and check it out🎵⁡ ⁡ ⋈ ････Details･･･ ⋈⁡ Parking: Yes, both paid and free #tripdomestictravel #photogenicspots #domestictravel #skiresort #naganotourism #naganotrip

What’s the point of visiting Nagano in winter and not skiing? but! What’s more important is – eating hot pot in an igloo! This is not only a snow country, but also a paradise for hot pot lovers! 🍲💨 The most special experience of coming to Shinagawa this time was enjoying a snow house hot pot dinner and a simple accommodation plan at **"Snow House Village Restaurant" (レストランかまくら村)** (かまくら夕食とシンプル宿泊プラン)! This place is simply a winter fairy tale, the atmosphere is so beautiful~ 🌟The charm of the snow house hot pot Walking into the pure white snow house, surrounded by walls made of ice and snow, it is warm inside like a secret base! ✨ ✅ Perfect atmosphere: Warm yellow candlelight embellishes the snow-white space, it really feels like walking into a fairy tale world! ✅ Super hot pot: full of Shinshu beef, local vegetables, handmade miso soup base, one bite of the steaming hot pot will instantly drive away the cold~ ✅ Drink Shinshu sake while eating hot pot: Of course you have to try the local sake when you come here, hot sake + hot pot, the most heartwarming combination in winter! 📸 Tips for checking in: • Take a photo of the moment when the hot pot is smoking, with a white background, the atmosphere is instantly maximized! • When the lights are turned on at night, the igloos turn into small glowing castles, which is super romantic! You’ll also have a chance to see fireworks! ! ! 🎿 Things to do in Shinkansen in winter In addition to hot pot, there are other things to do in Nagano in winter! ✔ Ski Resorts: There are many ski resorts nearby, where both novices and veterans can have a blast! 🏂 ✔ Jigokudani Monkey Park: You must go to see the monkeys taking a hot spring bath, they enjoy it more professionally than humans😂! 🐵♨️ ✔ Visit Zenkoji Temple: One of the most historic temples in Japan, and pray for good luck ✨ 💡 Travel Tips 🚆 Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station, then take a bus to the Snow Village, and you can get there in 2 hours! ❄ Best time to experience: January to February every year, when there is the most snow and the igloo is the most stable! 🧣 Outfit suggestions: It’s super cold outside, so snow boots and down jackets are a must, but it will be warmer when you eat hot pot in the igloo, so remember to wear clothes that are easy to take off! The winter in Shinshu, Nagano is so beautiful, especially the dream experience of eating hot pot in an igloo, which you must experience once in your life! ❄️🍲 Eat well, soak in hot springs, and ski, and enjoy the perfect winter travel~ Hurry up and plan your next snow country adventure! ✨ #Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture There are many visitors from overseas at this time of year, and it seems to be quite crowded on weekends, but when I went on a weekday, it was very empty🙆♀️ The beautiful natural snow is piled up high, and you can enjoy powder snow on the slopes❄️ Please go and check it out✨️ #0 yen trip January 2025 📍Location: Madarao Kogen, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture 389-2257 🕰️Business hours: 8:30-16:30 (check the website for detailed business days) 🅿️: Free parking available

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture This is a ski resort located on the border between Nagano and Niigata prefectures👀⛷ So depending on the course, you'll cross the border many times, going to Niigata and Nagano prefectures😂 During the winter season, the snow piled up so much that I was surprised to see a snowy mountain taller than me😳 There were a lot of foreign tourists, but it wasn't too crowded and I was able to ski smoothly🙆♀️ When the season starts, be sure to go✨️ #0 yen travel autumn 📍Address: Madarao Kogen, Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture 389-2257

A restaurant made of snow that appears for a limited time every year from late January to late February in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. We booked the lunch plan where we had hot pot and rice balls in a snow igloo. The day I learned that when you have hot pot in a snow igloo, the heat makes melted snow rain down on the pot☔️ There are also other plans that include a snack-only set, dinner, and accommodation at nearby facilities, and you can even have a birthday party by ordering a whole cake. It's very popular, so make your reservation as early as possible. . . 📍Restaurant Kamakura Village 🗺Nagano, Japan 🕑Late January to late February every year 💰Lunch ¥4100/Snack ¥1800/Dinner ¥5100 #Snowscape2024 #100TravelStyles #WinterTrip

Nanohana Park, where the entire area is covered in the bright yellow of rapeseed flowers as far as the eye can see, is the main venue for the Iiyama Nanohana Festival, and various events are held there during the festival. Located on the side of a small hill on the east bank of the Chikuma River, it is also popular as a scenic spot where you can see the river below and the Sekita Mountains beyond. It is close to the Fukushima area and Amida-do, where you can find nostalgic, atmospheric scenery, and is also about a 15-minute drive from hot springs such as Togari Onsen, Nozawa Onsen, and Maguse Onsen.

Address - Togari onsen ski resort Ambiance/Facilities - ski and onsen Highlights - ski Avg. Price per Person - 3000$ hkd Rating - 8/10