Chino, Mountain city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Description
Chino sits at about 800 meters elevation in the central part of the prefecture and covers a wide area with several mountain ranges. The city is surrounded by three major peaks and forms a gateway to the alpine landscape of the region.
History
The area belonged to Shinano Province during the Edo period under the administration of the Suwa Domain. The settlement was organized as Eimei village in 1889 and received city status in 1958.
Culture
The Suwa Taisha Shrine Complex contains four separate Shinto sanctuaries, representing important religious centers that attract numerous local worshippers throughout the year.
Practical
Access is via the Chūō Main Line of the East Japan Railway Company with connections to Tokyo and Nagoya. National Routes 20 and 152 pass through the area and link it to neighboring regions.
Did you know?
The Masumi brewery was founded in 1662 and today produces around 1.8 million bottles of sake per year. It ranks among the leading sake producers in Japan and preserves traditional brewing methods.
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