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During the Edo Period, Narai (奈良井) marked the half way point between Kyoto and Edo to travelers along the Nakasendo Route. It was the most wealthy post town of the Kiso Valley, and was sometimes referred to as "Narai of a Thousand Houses". Visitors will understand this nickname when comparing Narai to the other former post towns in the area; the preserved houses stretch on much longer in Narai than elsewhere. The long walk down Narai's main road is not without interest, though the restored houses are very similar to each other. Among the buildings, two are former residences open to the public, while others house souvenir shops, restaurants and minshuku. Narai's main drawbacks are that the Honjin and Wakihonjin (the main inns of former times) no longer remain, and that vehicular traffic is permitted on the street.
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During the Edo Period, Narai (奈良井) marked the half way point between Kyoto and Edo to travelers along the Nakasendo Route. It was the most wealthy post town of the Kiso Valley, and was sometimes referred to as "Narai of a Thousand Houses". Visitors will understand this nickname when comparing Narai to the other former post towns in the area; the preserved houses stretch on much longer in Narai than elsewhere. The long walk down Narai's main road is not without interest, though the restored houses are very similar to each other. Among the buildings, two are former residences open to the public, while others house souvenir shops, restaurants and minshuku. Narai's main drawbacks are that the Honjin and Wakihonjin (the main inns of former times) no longer remain, and that vehicular traffic is permitted on the street.
Utsukushigahara means beautiful fields. Rising 2,000 meters above central Nagano , this highland has long captured the imaginations of the people below. In summer, over 200 varieties of wildflowers come into bloom. Stunning sculptures Walk through the gates, and you'll be greeted by a four-meter bronze thumb rising from the lawn. Nearby, a decapitated angel spreads her wings. Legless, headless zebra torsos bound up a hill. Colossal abstracts of twisting metal. A vermillion helicopter and dragonfly hybrid. See these and more on this beautiful mountainside. A conversation with contemporary art 350 of these outdoor sculptures occupy 40,000 meters of one of Utsukushigahara Highlands' most scenic spots. This museum without walls wants you to "enjoy the conversation with contemporary art amid the great beauty" of nature. Established in 1981 at the height of Japanese economic dominance during the Bubble Era, it remains a fascinating testament to the heady spaces Japan found itself in at the time. Wander the grounds, admire the stunning view of the Alps and the summer profusion of flowers, and wonder what hyperreality you've stepped into. Museum facilities The museum's scarlet roofed main building has gallery and event spaces, a restaurant, a shopping area, and a kids' sculpture playroom.
Utsukushigahara Open Air Museum
2085-70 Takeshikamihoniri
Utsukushigahara means beautiful fields. Rising 2,000 meters above central Nagano , this highland has long captured the imaginations of the people below. In summer, over 200 varieties of wildflowers come into bloom. Stunning sculptures Walk through the gates, and you'll be greeted by a four-meter bronze thumb rising from the lawn. Nearby, a decapitated angel spreads her wings. Legless, headless zebra torsos bound up a hill. Colossal abstracts of twisting metal. A vermillion helicopter and dragonfly hybrid. See these and more on this beautiful mountainside. A conversation with contemporary art 350 of these outdoor sculptures occupy 40,000 meters of one of Utsukushigahara Highlands' most scenic spots. This museum without walls wants you to "enjoy the conversation with contemporary art amid the great beauty" of nature. Established in 1981 at the height of Japanese economic dominance during the Bubble Era, it remains a fascinating testament to the heady spaces Japan found itself in at the time. Wander the grounds, admire the stunning view of the Alps and the summer profusion of flowers, and wonder what hyperreality you've stepped into. Museum facilities The museum's scarlet roofed main building has gallery and event spaces, a restaurant, a shopping area, and a kids' sculpture playroom.