Little-known spot information in Japan.
Itoigawa City in Niigata Pref is two hours from Tokyo by Hokuriku Shinkansen. The Oito Line runs from Itoigawa Station in niigata pref to Matsumoto Station in Nagano Pref. This route runs through scenic unexplored regions, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan. In recent years, the number of passengers from overseas has been increasing little by little. There are no flashy tourist facilities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka along the line. There are only great views. In addition to the round-trip route from Hakuba or Matsumoto to Itoigawa, there is a limited express train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku, so you can choose to return to Tokyo from a completely different route. (note : I use google translate so it may not be accurate.)