Nagano Prefecture, with many mountains above 3,000 meters above sea level, is a place rich in natural scenery. Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort and Higashi Tateyama Ski Resort, which became the Nagano Winter Olympics venue due to its location in heavy snow, are nearby. Other ski resorts centered on Kita-Shinshu are also located here. Due to the well-maintained environment, it is suitable for outdoor leisure activities throughout the year. Here, travelers can also taste the delicacies of Nagano snacks such as Shinshu soba noodles and okonomiyaki (Japanese fried dumplings)