Kitashinano Country Forest and Cultural Park

What it is

• A comprehensive park in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture.
• Covers an area of 15.48 hectares.
• Managed by Shinshu Nakano Sangyo Kanko Kosha.

What to see

• Greenhouse and insectarium.
• Herb garden and summer bobsleigh.
• Field athletics, lawn ground, and campsite.
• Mallet golf course.
• Hamatsuga Pond for fishing and boating.
• Adjacent Nakano City Museum with a planetarium.

When to go

• Auto campsite closed from November 30 to March 31.

Getting there

• About 10 minutes from Shinshu Nakano IC.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.