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Sano ruins, Yamanouchi

#1 among attractions in Yamanouchi

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°43'56"N, 138°24'26"E
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Yamanouchi Japan

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Sano ruins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shiga Highlands, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Takanashi clan fortified residence, Obuse.

  • shiga highlands joshinetsukogen national park5.2 miE
    Winter sport, Ski area

    Shiga Highlands, Joshin'etsukogen National Park

    134 min walk • Shiga Kogen is a ski resort and hiking spot, located in the Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park in the highlands of Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan. In 1980, an area of 13,000 hectares was designated a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve.

  • jigokudani monkey park3 miE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs

    Jigokudani Monkey Park

    78 min walk • Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, and is located in the valley of the Yokoyu-River, in the northern part of the prefecture.

  • takanashi clan fortified residence nakano1.9 miNW
    Archaeological site

    Takanashi clan fortified residence, Nakano

    49 min walk • Takanashi clan residence ruins is an archaeological site containing the ruins of the Kamakura to early Sengoku period fortified residence of the Takanashi clan, local warlords in northern Shinano Province during that period.

  • obuse5.6 miSW
    Town

    Obuse

    144 min walk • One of the town's most famous attractions is the Hokusai Museum, dedicated to the renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. The museum showcases a collection of his works, providing visitors with a unique insight into the life and art of this celebrated Japanese...

  • shimotakai district yamanouchi6.3 miNE
    Neighbourhood

    Shimotakai District, Yamanouchi

    161 min walk • Shimotakai is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 25,179 and a density of 59.50 persons per km². The total area is 423.19 km².

  • suzaka7.5 miSW
    City

    Suzaka

    192 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Suzaka is the Matsumoto Castle. Known as one of Japan's premier historic castles, it is a stunning architectural masterpiece that dates back to the 16th century. The castle's black exterior and elegant design make it a truly...

  • kanbayashi snowboard park0.5 miE
    Sport venue, Sport

    Kanbayashi Snowboard Park

    14 min walk • Kanbayashi Snowboard Park is a park located in Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan. Constructed in 1995, it hosted the snowboarding half-pipe events for the 1998 Winter Olympics.

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