Mt. Chogatake

N3JRat sum

To Hotaka Onsen Area

Mt.AriakeSuzuki (Soba)

oOito toHotaka Computer School & Cafe
Azumino Sightseeing Bus & Buses for Nakabusa Onsen

Onishi Watanabe Wasabi Store大西渡辺わさび店

11 Tourist Information Center
観光情報センター

Coin Lockers

Nadeshikoya(flower shop)

Shinanoan (Rent-a-Cycle) しなの庵

Craft Shop Azumino
Kanadean(Japanese Cuisine)
Azumino Teahouse

Exhibits the boats and traditional
doll decorations used in HotakaShrineʼs Ofune Festival held everyyear on September 26th and 27th.

Taiya(Japanese Cuisine)
Nagano Bank

5 Kobayashi Wasabi Store 小林わさび店

Fire Dept.

Yamakoshi(Fabrics)

Sano Apiary(Honey Harvested in Azumino)(Supermarket)

Hakuba Highway Bus Stop

Ikedaya Rice Cake Store
池田屋餅店

9 Watabetei(Seafood & Shochu)
Park

Azumino Sightseeing Bus & Highway Buses for Shinjuku

Ikkaku (Organic Food)

1 Hotaka Shrine 穂高神社

いっかく

2 Azumino Bazaar Wakamatsuya
あづみ野バザール若松屋

Rainbow(Laundromat)

Seria(100 Yen Store)

Park

DosojinKoshinto
23rd Night Statues

The former residence of Kyusaku Matsuzawa,
who strived for liberty and citizenʼs rights in thelatter half of the 19th century. Now a cafe &general store.

Azumino Fumizuki(Japanese Cuisine)

10Yuri’s (Cafe)

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丸山菓子舗

Watch Tower

Gift Adachi

Oki Laundry

Northern Hotakajuku Remains

Taki 居酒屋瀧

Cafe NoHoHoN

Hotaka Kanko(Real Estate)

Hachijuni Bank

Terashima Flowershopf

勝味庵

Kokoro うどん 心

Field Flower Cafe da-Monde

Fukuraiya(Local Food)

Eveelle Maruyama(Watches & Glasses)

Marumiya(Liquor Shop)

井口喜源治記念館

A museum about Kigenji Iguchi, who founded
the Kensei Gijuku private school based on
Christian teachings in the early 20th century,
raising many talented followers in doing so.

Towoshiya Cosmetics
Blueface Kongo Bodhisattva

Tanakaya(Horse Meat &Shinshu Beef)

Art Museum / Museum / Memorial Hall / Gallery

R147
Hotaka Hospital

Maruroku Wasabi Wholesale Shop
丸六わさび店

Seven-Eleven(ATM)

Hotaka Stn. Entrance

To Toyoshina

Restaurant

Gas Station

HotelCafe

Soba

ToiletRent-a-Cycle

Wasabi shop

WasabiDosojin (roadside guardian deities for travelers)(rare temple statues available for viewing)

7To Daio Wasabi Farm (20~30 min walk）

Iguchi Kigenji Memorial HouseTailor Iguchi

Shrine!

14 Yamashita 鮨処 や満した

Momohachi 百八
そばTerashima Wasabi Shop

Southern Hotakajuku Remains

round Hotaka

Kokosasa ココササ食堂

Katsumian
8 Azumino(Tonkatsu & Soba)

Kikuya(Souvenirs)

oroll ArtaSHotaka
Station & Shrine
Area Map

One of the stations, Hotakajuku, was inAzumino. The road is now dotted with oldhouses and traditional Japanese buildings.

Izumiya Main Store(Tea)Furihata(Bookstore)

Ogawa Photo Studio

Maruei(Fabric & Kimono)
Izumi-en Branch Store(Pottery & Lacquerware)

The “Salt Road”, an ancient road in a networkthat ran from the sea to the capital, was used
long ago to transport salt from the sea toinland Japan.

GoOgasawara Wasabi Shop

小笠原わさび店

Hotaka Sogo Printing

Kamakura Sports

Tamoto Tofu

This fire tower allows for people to keep watch
over the local community and spot
any natural disasters that may arise. Similar towers
are placed in regions around the country.

Kyo Karyo(Japanese Clothing)

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Business Hotel Azumino

Maruyama Confectioners – Main StoreUchiyama Tatami

Yoda(Cameras & Pictures)a chiLong-running Azumino Confectionery

Gosha Inari Shrine

A quiet, secluded place of worshipwithin a grove of towering
Japanese cedar and pine trees.

Omotesando

わたべ亭

Paysage Nojiri

Fujiya 不二家

Hotaka Doll Training Room1Tennis Court

Pizza Done
(Brick Oven Pizza)

Seiyu

Matsumoto Shinkin Bank

4 (Candy & Oyaki Dumplings)

Hotaka Post Office(ATM)
Hotaka Kaikan

Nakajima Pharmacy
Maruyama(Drugstore with Wine, Local Sake & Beer)

Inakaya(Udon & Soba)

Guide Club

Guesthouse Tou

Aoi (Small Bar)

Azumino Park Hotel

Kanenaka

To Omachi (TateyamAlpine Route) & Ha a Kurobe
kuba

Niji (Seasonal Food)

Ikkyu (Soba)

Maruto(Shinshu Beef)

Ofune Kaikan 御船会館

dHello Cycling (Share Cycle)
Hisada Cycle (Rent-a-Cycle)

Hitsujiya (Cafe, Rent-a-Cycle) ひつじ屋

Harano Confectionery

Red Brick Roa

Track Coffee

Steak Hotaka
Daihachi (Izakaya)
Torimasa (Yakitori)eLin

2 Rokuzan Art Museum 碌山美術館
The church-like, ivy-covered Rokuzan Art
Museum is a symbol of Azumino

Tourist Information Center

Hotaka Station 穂高駅

MTo

Mt. Tsubakurodake

Mt. Jonen

Northern Japan Alps

Glasses Store
Kathmandu(Indian & Curry)

Credit Cards Accepted

English Speaking Staff

Vegetarian Menu Available
Wheelchair Access

Western-style Tables / Seating

Wi-Fi Service Available

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2020.3Drop by a variety of great spots and nice stores as you head from Hotaka Station to Daio Wasabi Farm. As you set off for Daio Wasabi Farm, an intersection just a short way from the station will
greet you. Head left to take the old “Salt Road”, where a number of old Japanese buildings remain. If facing the station, take a right and walk for just a few minutes to arrive at the Rokuzan ArtMuseum. Take in the gorgeous sculptures exhibited inside as well as the beauty of the building and its garden. Also be sure to stop by the myriad of stores selling souvenirs such as wasabi before
kicking back and relaxing at one of the many restaurants in town.

Hotaka Shrine

2020.3Shops and Restaurants

1 Hotaka Shrine
This is a traditional Japaneseshrine with unique and, at firstglance, mysterious ties to amaritime lifestyle. The name
Azumino is in fact derived fromthe Azumi people, a second-century seafaring tribe from
northern Kyushu. The shrine itself is a large and ornately carved
wooden structure that was recently completely rebuilt. Ofune
Festival, an annual celebration in September, reflects the shrine’s
maritime roots with local neighborhoods constructing beautiful
wooden ships that are paraded throughout town.

Café & ShopShop

1 Ikkaku

2 Azumino Bazaar Wakamatsuya
This store is modeled after the Meiji Era (~130 yearsago) architectural style known as “kura” or “misegura”.
The interior is a mysterious space where Japanese
harmony, beauty, and food are gathered, blending
traditional culture and worldly beauty. Welcome!
Wakamatsuya sells oyaki (traditional buns) and gelato.

Ikkaku sells fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, andhomemade foods that were made or grown inAzumino. They also offer free tasting of locallybrewed sake. Don’t hesitate to ask questions whileshopping.
Hours 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Tue TEL 090-9386-6901

4 Ikedaya Rice Cake StoreA small store located at the entrance to Hotaka Shrine.
Daifuku-mochi are soft rice cakes filled with a sweet
azuki bean paste. They are one of Japan’s mostenduring traditional confections. The flavors here
remain largely unchanged since the store’s founding
130 years ago.

Direct sales of wasabi pickles in front of Hotaka
Station. The wasabi is cultivated at Azumino
Wasabi-no-Sato. They specialize in souvenirs.

Hours 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Open daily TEL 0263-82-5132

Worship / pray free of charge. Open year-round. TEL 0263-82-2003

2 Rokuzan Art Museum
You will find this beautiful art museum
showcasing the works of Rokuzan Ogiwara
nestled in the heart of Hotaka. Built to resemble
a church, the founders of the museum wanted toconvey the pioneer of modern Japanese
sculpture’s Christian beliefs. Many ofRokuzan’s sculptures seem to represent
struggle and inner turmoil.

Shop

Shop

6 Ogasawara Wasabi Shop

5 Kobayashi Wasabi Store

Hours 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Closed Wed (some irregular holidays so call ahead)
TEL 0263-82-2359

ClosedDec. 21 - 31, Mondays, days after nat’l holidays(open every day between May and Oct.)TEL 0263-82-2094

Azumino Art Line
Stretching from Azumino City to Hakuba Village along the foothillsof the Northern Alps, the Azumino Art line encompasses 18 art
museums and galleries. Enjoy touring a variety of splendid art
centers all with the backdrop of the majestic Japan Alps.

Hours 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Closed Thu TEL 0263-82-2414

8 Azumino KatsumianShopGuides

A wood-built restaurant in the traditional Japanesestyle. Katsumian specializes in traditional Japanesecuisine, as well as buckwheat noodles and Shinshu
salmon. Guests here can view katsu (pork cutlets)
being hand-fried to order. Beef is not served.

We are cultivating wasabi and bringing up rainbow
trout without unnecessary additives in our farm.
“Safe, worry-free, and delicious” is our motto.

With a local guide, you will learn fun
facts about the area and get an insider’s
perspective of Azumino. Contact thefollowing English-speaking guides formore information:

Hours 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (L/O)
Closed Wed (irregular) TEL 0263-82-2169

W-Asobi

9 Watabetei

10 Maruyama Confections – Main StoreCreative seafood dishes and brand-name shochu.
Watabetei’s restaurant also boasts a wide selectionof Japanese sake (rice wine).

Established in 1909, this store has specialized in
producing Japanese-style confectionary in Hotaka,Azumino for more than 100 years. They have a large
range of local confections inspired by the climate,history, and legends of Azumino valley.

Hours Weekdays: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Closed Tue TEL 0263-82-8410

Share Cycles

Hours 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Closed irregularly TEL 0263-82-2203

11 Azumino City Tourist Information Center
Azumino City runs a dedicated tourist office throughout the year outside Hotaka Station. English-speaking staff are friendly and are on handwith lots of great information regarding attractions throughout the area.
Free Wi-Fi is available without any registration and password. Discount coupons are also available for several of the museums along theAzumino Art Line, and a variety of souvenirs are sold here as well.

Hours 9:00-17:30(Apr.-Oct.), -17:00 (Nov.-Mar.); Closed during the New Year Holidays

Credit Cards Accepted

English Speaking Staff

Vegetarian Menu Available

Share cycles can be rented through the“Hello Cycling” smartphone app(www.hellocycling.jp, inJapanese only/credit card required). The
bikes have electric-assist motors andseveral pick-up and drop-off locations
around the city.

Explorer Azumino!
www.azumino-e-tabi.net/en

TEL 0263-82-9363

Western-style Tables / Seating

email: info@w-asobi.com https://w-asobi.weebly.com/

Iwana Agile email: nitanda@iwana-agile.com http://www.iwana-agile.com/

Shop

Japanese / Izakaya

Hours

Located just a 2-minute walk down the street
from the station. Rates from ¥200/hour.
Bike types: standard, e-bikes, kids’ bikes, sportbikes, mountain bikes, tandems
Hours: 8:00 to sunset
Closed from mid-Dec to mid-Mar
TEL: 0263-82-3730

Japanese / Izakaya

Shop7 Maruroku Wasabi Wholesale

TEL 0263-82-2142

Adults: ￥700 SHS: ￥300
Elementary and Junior High School Students: ￥150
Mar. - Oct.: 9:00 – 17:10,
Nov. - Feb.: 9:00 – 16:10 (last entry 30 min. before close)

A café and rental bike shop directly across from
Hotaka Station. Rental fee includes
liability insurance. Rates from ¥300/hour.
Bike types: standard, e-bikes,
kids’ bikes, and mountain bikes
Hours: 8:30–18:00 (winter 10:00–17:00)
Closed irregularly TEL: 0263-82-3888

ShinanoanThis shop has been making wasabizuke (wasabipickled in sake lees) and other pickles for over 50years. Their wasabizuke is made without preservatives
and will keep for 10 days in the refrigerator. Most
delicious when eaten fresh!

Kobayashi’s fresh wasabi is raised in the pristine
meltwaters flowing from the Japan Alps. Enjoy theunique and traditional flavor of their wasabi. You will
surely leave the shop a satisfied customer!

If you want to see the best of Azumino, hopping on a bicycleis the perfect way to see the city and the beautiful scenerythat surrounds it. There are options for everyone, fromfamilies and casual bikers to sports enthusiasts. You can also
go on a guided cycling tour for an even more in-depth look atwhat Azumino has to offer.
There are two rental shops in front of Azumino Station. Bothoffer a variety of bicycle types as well as luggage storage,luggage delivery, and bicycle delivery services. Pay when you
return your bikes.

Hitsujiya

Hours 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed 2nd, 4th Wed TEL 0263-82-5739

Hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Wed. Thu, & New Year holidays

Admission Fee

Hours 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Tue TEL 090-9386-6901
Hours 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Open 7 days a week TEL 090-9008-6986

Shop

Shop

3 Onishi Watanabe Wasabi StoreHotaka Shrine’s Ofune Festival

Cycling in Azumino

Wheelchair Access

Wi-Fi Service Available

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