{"id":582328,"date":"2023-07-24T18:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmatsumoto.com\/?p=582328"},"modified":"2023-07-24T18:00:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T09:00:26","slug":"atera-keikoku-a-summer-destination-near-matsumoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/nature\/atera-keikoku-a-summer-destination-near-matsumoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Atera Keikoku: A summer destination near Matsumoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Atera Keikoku is a ravine in the southern part of Nagano prefecture, along river Kiso. Because the water is clean and has a beautiful emerald green color, it’s a great place to go for a swim, but it’s also a popular hiking destination with beautiful views along the trail, and a camping spot.<\/p>\n

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If you enjoy hiking, from the entrance of the valley to the camping area up in the mountains a 6.3 km walk awaits you.
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Bathing<\/h1>\n
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This time I decided to stay near the entrance where the water is warmer and it’s safer to swim.<\/p>\n

The water is fresh and clean, and the place is crowded around noon, but it becomes more quiet around 3 PM.<\/p>\n

You can also enjoy a picnic on the riverside.<\/p>\n

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Four seasons<\/h1>\n

In reality, the valley offers different scenarios in different seasons. I would recommend hiking in Autumn to enjoy the red leaves and bathing or camping in Summer.<\/p>\n

Is it easy to reach Atera Keikoku from Matsumoto?<\/h1>\n

Yes, it is. From Matsumoto Station, you can get on the train for Nakatsugawa, which will take you directly to Nojiri station in two hours and a half. From there it’s a 20 minute walk.<\/p>\n

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There are not many trains going there and the last train back leaves at 6:30 PM, so be careful and enjoy your day trip!<\/p>\n

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