Nestled between the Chuo and Minami Alps, the Ina Valley is a natural paradise. Take a boat down the Tenryukyo Gorge, go hiking or skiing, and relax in hot springs. Pick fruit, eat fresh soba noodles, or try some local beef in Iida City, Japan’s barbecue capital. Relax with local sake, beer, or cider, and see the award-winning star-gazing tours at night. Enjoy the famous puppet shows, traditional paper cord art, or find good fortune underneath the Motozenkoji Temple. Come enjoy Japan’s mountain splendor!
