Lake Nojiri

Lake Nojiri is in an extinct volcano in northern Nagano Prefecture.

We spend a few weeks there every summer.

View

Views of the lake can be spectacular.

Hiking

And endless opportunities for hiking.

Where the Girls Are

Bathing beauties can always be found at the lakefront.

Sightseeing

The Matsumoto Castle is a two hour drive south of the lake.

Morning Sky

The sky can be quite beautiful as there is little pollution.

Mountain Climbing

A bird's-eye view of the lake can be had by climbing Mount Myoko,

which takes about four hours. There is an outdoor, hot spring bath

at the base of the mountain.

Mountain Biking

The area is ideal for a mountain bike.