Omachi Alpine Museum
The first mountain-themed museum in Japan, exhibits the origins of the Northern Alps and the history of mountaineering.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Ushiro-Tateyama Mountain Range of the Northern Alps from the third floor.
In the attached garden, also encounter antelopes, grouse, and other animals.
[Special offer]50 yen off admission
| Address |
8056-1, Omachi, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-22-0211 |
| Fee |
Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
High school students: 350 yen
Adults: 450 yen |
| Opening hours |
[Museum]
9:00 - 17:00 (April - November)
10:00 - 16:00 (December - March)
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing
[Attached Garden]
9:00 - 16:30 (April - November)
10:00 - 16:00 (December - March)
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| Closed day |
Mondays, Days following national holidays, New Year holidays
*If Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day.
However, the museum will be open on August 12 (Tue). |
Nagano Prefectural Mountaineering Center
An educational institution in Nagano Prefecture where visitors can learn knowledge and skills to climb mountains safely and enjoy mountain nature. Conducts various projects related to the promotion and awareness of safe mountain climbing.
The artificial wall (3m high and 10m wide) in the experience room can be used without reservation.
Some rental shoes available (free of charge).
[Special offer]50 yen off bouldering fee
*Free rental shoes available
| Address |
8056-1, Omachi, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-22-2773 |
Fee
(Bouldering wall) |
200 yen for adults / 100 yen for high school students and younger |
Opening hours
(Bouldering wall) |
[Weekdays] 9:00 - 19:30 (Last admission 19:00)
[Weekends and holidays] 9:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30) |
| Closed day |
Mondays (Temporary closures may occur during the New Year holidays, etc.) |
Salt Road Chojiya / Yabusame Hall
The salt wholesaler of the former Hirabayashi family. “Salt storehouse” was built between the Edo and Meiji periods, and is very valuable for retaining the structure of the time.
The Yabusame Hall introduces the summer festival of Nyakuichi Oji Shrine and Yabusame (archery on horseback), which is a summer tradition in Omachi City.
[Special offer]50 yen off admission
| Address |
2572 Omachi, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-22-4018 |
| Fee |
Adults: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 250 yen
Free for preschoolers |
| Opening hours |
9:00 - 16:30 (April - October)
9:00 - 16:00 (November - March)
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| Closed day |
Wednesdays, New Year holidays |
Alps Azumino National Government Park
The national park surrounded by nature at the foot of the Northern Alps.
Enjoy the athletic in the forest, a beginner-friendly MTB park, and other fun outdoor activities in the great nature.
[Special offer]Forest Experience House 50 yen off experience programs
| Address |
7791-4 Tokiwa, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-21-1212 |
| Fee |
Adults (15 and older): 450 yen
Senior (65 and older): 210 yen
Free for junior high school students and younger |
| Opening hours |
9:30 - 17:00 (March - October)
9:30 - 16:00 (November - February) |
| Closed day |
Mondays, December 31 and January 1
*If Monday is a national holiday, the park will be open and closed on the following day |
Suntory Kita Alps Shinano-no-Mori Water Plant
An interactive venue where visitors can explore Suntory's manufacturing and its 100-year vision with all five senses.
Factory tours require advance booking via the official website or by calling the dedicated reservation desk.
The outdoor field (Green Promenade, Mizunowa Plaza, and shop) can be enjoyed freely without a reservation.
[Special offer]Present an original clear file
| Address |
8071-1 Tokiwa, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-85-2350(Reservation only)
*9:30 - 11:30 / 12:30 - 16:30 except closed day |
| Fee |
Free |
| Opening hours |
9:30 - 16:30 (Last admission 15:30) |
| Closed day |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and factory holidays
*Temporary closures
*Tuesdays, If Wednesday is a national holiday, will be open |
Chihiro Art Museum Azumino
The world's largest colllection of works by picture-book artist Chihiro Iwasaki, along with illlustrated books from around the world. Next door lies Azumino Chihiro Park, including "Totto-chan's Square", inspired by "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window". Both kids and adults can easily spend a full day here.
[Special offer]100 yen off admission
| Address |
3358-24 Nishihara, Matsukawa-mura, Kitaazumi-gun |
| TEL |
0261-62-0772 |
| Fee |
Adults: 1,200 yen
18 years old and younger / high school students and younger free |
| Opening hours |
10:00 - 17:00 (9:00 - 17:00 during GW and July 19 (Sat) - August 31 (Sun) 2025) |
| Closed day |
Wednesdays
*If Wednesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open and closed on the following weekday
*Open on April 26 (Sat) - May 6 (Tue) 2025, July 19 (Sat) - August 31 (Sun) 2025
*Closed temporarily and during winter |
La CASTA Natural Healing Garden
A garden dedicated to La CASTA hair-care products, born in Omachi City. Stroll beside snow-melt streams from the Northern Alps, explore exhibits on the brand's fragrances and origins, and even try blending your own scent. Entry and activities are by advance online or phone reservation. Shopping at the flagship store requires no booking.
[Special offer]Present the hair care sample
*Reservations required for admission
| Address |
9729-2 Tokiwa, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-23-3911 |
| Fee |
Adults: 1,100 yen
Child: 550 yen
*Free for children under elementary school age accompanied by parents |
| Opening hours |
10:00 - 17:00 (10:00 - 16:00 in October and November)
*Opening period April 26 (Sat) - November 9 (Mon), 2025 |
| Closed day |
Wednesdays (or the following day if a national holiday)
Closed for winter from mid-November to mid-April |
National Treasure - Nishina Shinmeigu Shrine
Standing here since the Heian era, this venerable shrine is shaded by towering cedars and cypresses. Its Main Hall, covered passage, and middle gate - all in the shinmei-zukuri style also used for Ise Grand Shrine - are Japan's only National Treasures of their kind. Traditional events and festivals are still carried on in each season.
| Address |
1159 Yashiro, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-62-9168 |
| Fee |
Free |
| Opening hours |
9:00 - 16:00 |
Omachi Onsenkyo
A quiet, healing hot spring resort surrounded by a forest along the Kashima River. There are more than a dozen inns and hotels, and also day-trip bathing facilities and restaurants.
| Address |
Taira, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-22-3038
(Omachi Onsenkyo Tourism Association) |
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon
A mountain resort set deep in the Northern Alps. Enjoy a café with seasonal homemade cakes, year-round activities, open-air mineral baths, and a kid's club-promising adventures and discoveries for all ages.
| Address |
2020 Taira, Omachi City |
| TEL |
0261-22-1530 |
Opening hours
(Day trip hot spring) |
13:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:00) |
Fee
(Day trip hot spring) |
Adults (13 years and older): 1,200 yen
Child: 600 yen |
HungryBox Yuki
Western-style restaurant with a retro atmosphere established in 1972.
Serves hearty, nostalgic Western-style dishes. The pasta with tomato sauce made with thick, sticky noodles and plenty of locally grown vegetables is recommended, as well as Western and Japanese set menus.
[Special offer]One free coffee or juice to those who dine
| Address |
2531-8 Omachi, Omachi City (in Omachi Meitengai) |
| TEL |
0261-22-4067 |
| Opening hours |
11:30 - 14:30
17:00 - 19:30（L.O.) |
| Closed day |
Sundays, Mondays |
Chicken and Highball Ginpachi
Relax in the Showa-style interior with charcoal-grilled chicken dishes and highly carbonated highballs made from a dedicated server. We look forward to welcoming you!
[Special offer]One drink service (regular size only)
| Address |
3283 Omachi, Omcahi City |
| TEL |
0261-85-0855 |
| Opening hours |
17:30 - 24:00 (Food L.O. 23:00) |
| Closed day |
Tuesdays |
