Kiso district, Mountain district in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
The Kiso District spans 1,546 square kilometers across Nagano Prefecture, containing three towns and three villages along the central mountain range.
Originally named Nishichikuma District until 1968, this region formed a critical section of the Nakasendo trade route between Edo and Kyoto.
The district preserves traditional wooden architecture in post towns like Tsumago, Magome, and Narai, reflecting Japanese construction methods from past centuries.
The Shinano Express train connects the district to major cities, with stations positioned near the primary historical sites and mountain trails.
Local artisans continue producing high-quality wooden items from hinoki cypress trees, maintaining centuries-old craftsmanship techniques specific to this region.
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Inception: January 4, 1879
GPS coordinates: 35.81600,137.62000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
Mount Ontake
15.2 km
Nezame-no-toko
8.6 km
Senjōjiki Cirque
17.8 km
Kiso no Kakehashi
6.2 km
Makio Dam
1.8 km
Fukushima Castle
8 km
Jōshō-ji
14.9 km
Mount Okusangai
18.1 km
Kōzen-ji
8.6 km
Yomikaki Dam
17.5 km
Kiso Dam
5.2 km
Yamamura Daikan Yashiki
8.1 km
Tokuon-ji
15 km
Ono Falls
10 km
Mount Kazakoshi
12.1 km
Chōfuku-ji
8.4 km
Ontake Kyūkamura
8.4 km
Goryōkan
8.6 km
Ontake Prefectural Natural Park
15.2 km
Mount Itose
15.8 km
木曽町図書館
8 km
Kakehashi Ōhashi
5.8 km
Tokiwa Dam
2.6 km
Agematsu Ōhashi
6.7 km
Mount Ōdanairi
17.5 km
Kisofukushima Folk Museum
8.6 km
Mount Kisokoma
16.9 km
Mount Sannosawa
16.6 kmReviews
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