History

The area of present-day Nagiso was part of ancient Shinano Province. During the Edo period, the area developed as series of post stations on the Nakasendō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto. The villages of Yomikaki, Tsumagoi and Tadachi merged to form the town of Nagiso on May 1, 1968.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Nagiso has remained declined rapidly over the past 60 years.

Education

Nagiso has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the town government, and one high school operated the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education.

Transportation

Railway

  • 20px JR Tōkai - Chūō Main Line
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Highway

Local attractions

  • Hidachi Falls, one of the 100 Famous Waterfalls of Japan
  • Midono-juku
  • Tsumago-juku

References

  • Official Website