Alps Azumino National Government Park (Horigane, Hotaka)

Great to visit with children

Very nice and large park a few kilometers from downtown Matsumoto. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains from the hilltops. Excellent and large playground for kids, perfect spot for the kid to ...

Great place with lots to see, family friendly

We took the train to Hotaka station and then hired e-bikes (1200Y for 2px for 3 hours) and cycled to the Wasabi farm then to the park. It took us about 40 mins from the Wasabi park. We weren't sure w...

Winter de-lights

This is an enchanting place to visit over the Christmas period. There is a wonderful outdoor light show that you can walk around, and taiko performance on New Year's Eve by local Kyogaku team who play...

Park is a treasure and the vistor's center has incredible exhibits.

The staff is wonderful and helpful! The light display is very nice and the exhibits at the vistor's center are very good. Lots of wild monkeys and asiatic black bears even! The simulated creek an...

Would be nicer if it had a better view of, err, the Alps

Great illumination show in winter. We played at the Alps Nat'l Gov't Park in Omachi first, then saw the lights here.