Otari

Otari extends across 267.91 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northwestern Nagano Prefecture, containing sections of the Chubu-Sangaku National Park and Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park.

The village formed on April 1, 1958, through the consolidation of three smaller settlements: Kitaotari, Nakatsuchi, and Minamiotari, previously governed by the Matsumoto Domain.

The village maintains traditional Japanese hot springs facilities throughout its territory, offering natural thermal baths alongside its winter sports destinations.

The East Japan Railway Company serves Otari through the Oito Line, with multiple stations including Hakuba-Oike, Chikuni, and Minami-Otari connecting to major cities.

Three major ski resorts within Otari, including Tsugaike Kogen with 20 lifts and 10 courses, provide winter sports activities in the powder snow conditions.

Location: Kitaazumi district

Inception: April 1, 1958

Shares border with: Nagano, Hakuba, Itoigawa, Myoko

Website: https://vill.otari.nagano.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.77906,137.90825

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52