TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1203 / IIJIMA

Japan · Nagano

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Iijima

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Exterior of Hana no Sato Iijima in spring 2025飯島町
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Explore an Ina Valley town with views toward two alpine ranges. Browse local produce at a roadside station, then take time beside the pond in a mountain-view park.

This guide covers places within Iijima, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Exterior of Hana no Sato Iijima in spring 202501

A first-visit stop

Hana no Sato Iijima

道の駅 花の里いいじま

Browse local vegetables, fruit, flowers and processed foods at this roadside station. The photograph shows the exterior in spring 2025. Market, restaurant and individual shop hours may differ. Mountain snow and visibility also depend on weather and season.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

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Pond and mountains at Senninzuka Park in April 201602

A first-visit stop

Senninzuka Park

千人塚公園

A natural park in the Nanakubo district, with a pond and mountain scenery. The photograph dates to April 2016 and does not show today’s blossom or snow conditions. Camping and water activities have different arrangements from a simple walk; confirm reservations and operation with the park.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

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02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Hana no Sato Iijima features apple pies made with local apples. Fresh-fruit sales and pie varieties or quantities vary by season and shop. Check ingredients such as dairy and wheat, whether an advance order is needed, and storage advice for takeaway pies.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

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.