Japan · Nagano
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
平谷村
Take a break in a mountain village in southern Nagano. This guide pairs Himawari no Yu with the market in the same complex, combining bathing and local produce.
This guide covers places within Hiraya, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
ひまわりの湯
A hot-spring stop during a road journey. The photo shows its entrance in 2017, rather than current bathing interiors or sunflower blooms. Check admission conditions and temporary closures; visiting the market alone is another option if bathing does not suit your plans.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
A first-visit stop
ひまわり市場
Shop for local vegetables and gifts within the same complex. This is a companion stop, rather than a distant second attraction. The official listing states Wednesday closures with holiday opening; check temporary changes for your intended date.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Highland-grown sweetcorn is a summer specialty of Hiraya. Do not assume fresh corn is available year-round; ask the market about seasonal vegetables and processed products. Check origin and storage labels and buy quantities suited to your journey.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
