Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 28
Echigo Matsunoyama Kyororo Forest School (47 min)
In addition to reptile & insect exhibits this museum offers an observation deck with forest views. Beauty Forest (46 min)
Nature area with walking routes through woods known for autumn leaf colors & winter snowscapes. Rinsenji (37 min)
Temple tomb and historic site Iwanohara Vineyard (13 min)
Vineyard wine and winery Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area (51 min)
Ski resort snowboarding and skiing Matsudai Nohbutai Center (44 min)
Art and art museum 旅館さかや (1 hr 11) Takada Castle (27 min)
Park castle and history Joetsu Science Museum (30 min) Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari (36 min)
Marine museum with dolphin performances plus beluga whales penguins & diverse fish on display. Takada Park (27 min) Cupid Valley (21 min) Hoshitoge Rice Terraces (32 min)
This verdant locale features a much photographed rice field known for its tiered rolling terraces. | 
