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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Komagane (駒ヶ根市; Komagane-shi) is a quiet city of 30,000 inhabitants in Nagano (prefecture).
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光前寺
The old Buddhist temple is hidden in lush, green forest. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing.
駒ケ岳ロープウェイ
The ropeway whisks you up in 7 minutes from an elevation of 1662 meters to 2612 meters. The views towards the Minami Alps are great, and if you're lucky, you can see the figure of Mount Fuji on the horizon. You have the best chance of seeing it in the morning or in the winter. During the fall peak season, be prepared for long lines. It is recommended to descend before noon, as wait times can reach up to 2 hours.
マルトシ
An aptly-named supermarket.
いな垣
Sauce Katsudon is a local speciality, and there is something of a competition among the local restaurants as to who makes the best. This restaurant consistently ranks at the top. The specials are sauce katsudon and green tea soba.
南信州ビール直営レストラン 味わい工房
A beer garden type of restaurant, where you can sample products from the local brewery.
A clean youth hostel run by a very friendly couple. Good base for hikes.
ベルシャイン駒ケ根
A large shopping complex.
By bus
Highway bus is another option. There are highway buses from the surrounding major cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagano, and Matsumoto.
The most interesting bus line for the traveller is the bus leaving from Komagane JR station, going through Komagane Kogen and terminating at Shirabidaira ropeway station.
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