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REGIONAL GUIDE: Toshin (Eastern Shinshu)

Karuizawa is a well-known summer resort. Asamayama is an active volcano.
 
INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT
  • Mountains & Highlands
    Asamayama
    Sugadaira
  • Scenic Places
    Karuizawa
  • Historical Sites
    Komorojo Castle
  • Major Hot Springs
    Bessyo Onsen
    Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma Pref.)
  • Ski Resorts
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MOVING AROUND TOSHIN

Shinkansen stops at Ueda, Sakudaira and Karuizawa stations.
Shinano Tetsudo (private) trains serve local stations except Sakudaira.
JR Koumi Line connects Komoro and Kobuchizawa stations. Train stops at Sakudaira station.
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WIKIPEDIA REFERENCE
Saku, Nagano
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saku%2C_Nagano

Mount Asama
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Asama
  
Karuizawa, Nagano
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karuizawa

Komoro, Nagano
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komoro
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HELPFUL　LINKS
KARUIZAWA HEIGHTS & CHIKUMA RIVER
Nagano Prefecture Tourism Information
http://www.nagano-tabi.net/English/area/20020327213653/area_karuizawa.asp

Ueda Convention Bureau
http://www.ueda-cb.gr.jp/uecvb/
  
Shinano Tetsudo Railways (in Japanese)
http://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/

Ueda Kotsu Bus and Train (in Japanese)
http://www.ukg.co.jp/

Chikuma Bus (in Japanese)
http://www.chikuma-bus.co.jp/
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