TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1230 / CHINO

Japan · Nagano

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Chino

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

Shrine building at Suwa Taisha Kamisha Maemiya in March 2015茅野市
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Discover Suwa religious traditions and Jomon archaeology in Chino. Allow enough travel time between the shrine and museum.

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

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Shrine building at Suwa Taisha Kamisha Maemiya in March 201501

A first-visit stop

Suwa Taisha Kamisha Maemiya

諏訪大社 上社前宮

Maemiya stands in Miyagawa, Chino. Distinguish it from Honmiya in Suwa and Harumiya or Akimiya in Shimosuwa. This March 2015 photograph shows a shrine building. Follow ritual, access and photography guidance; shrine-office hours do not necessarily define access to all grounds.

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

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Exterior of Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology in May 201202

A first-visit stop

Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology

茅野市尖石縄文考古館

A municipal museum introducing local Jomon pottery and clay figurines. Its May 2012 exterior photograph does not establish reuse rights for images of exhibits. Check current displays, admission and closures. A museum visit does not permit excavation or collecting at nearby archaeological sites.

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

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02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Chino is known for agar production using cold, dry winter conditions. Agar is made from seaweed. Check product labels for added sweeteners, milk and other ingredients; factory visits require a separate inquiry.

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 directions

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.