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Kamikochi
Kamikochi is part of the Chubu Sangaku National park, 1,500m above sea level, and recognized as a national cultural treasure (having received Special Scenic Location and Special Natural Monument statuses). It also includes hot springs, and mountain climbing base camps for the Hotaka and Yarigatake mountains.
[Nearest IC] Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is a recognized place of historical interest. Before being called by its current name it was known as Fukashi Castle. Locals also know it as Crow Castle. The castle is one of twelve, that remain in the country and is recognized as a National Treasure. From the highest floor of the tower one can see the Northern Japanese Alps on the west side, and Utsukushigahara and other mountains, on the east.
[Nearest IC] Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway
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| Shin-kuko.IC |
| Narita.JCT |
| Miyanogi.JCT |
| (Ryogoku.JCT) |
| (Edobashi.JCT) |
| Miyakezaka.JCT |
| Otsuki.JCT |
| Okaya.JCT |
| Matsumoto.IC |
| Total Distance: 288.3km Total Toll: 7,100JPY |
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| Kansai Internatinal Airport |
| Izumi-sano.JCT |
| Suita.JCT |
| Komaki.JCT |
| Okaya.JCT |
| Matsumoto.IC |
| Total Distance: 439.1km Total Toll: 11,300JPY |
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| Chubu International Airport |
| Handa-Chuo.JCT |
| Obu-Nishi.IC |
| Obu.IC |
| Toyota.JCT |
| Toki.JCT |
| Okaya.JCT |
| Matsumoto.IC |
| Total Distance: 260.2km Total Toll: 6,850JPY |