大糸線　初夏の絶景　Hakuba & Azumino: Breathtaking Early Summer Scenery

Step aboard a scenic local train ride through Japan’s breathtaking countryside. From the historic streets of Matsumoto to the alpine peaks of Hakuba and the Sea of Japan beyond, the Ōito Line takes you on a slow journey through forests, farmlands, rivers, and mountains. Early summer brings life to the land—lush rice fields shimmer in the sun, snow still lingers on high mountain slopes, and cultural sites reopen their doors after winter. One of the most moving sights this season is the Northern Alps reflected like a mirror in the water-filled rice paddies—an early summer view unique to this time of year. This peaceful journey through Nagano and Niigata reveals Japan’s seasonal beauty at its finest. Hakuba, beloved by Australian travellers and home to the filmmaker, welcomes you with fresh mountain air and unforgettable views. 🎥 With English subtitles 🚆 Featuring the scenic Ōito Line 🌿 Perfect for nature lovers and fans of rural Japan Sit back, relax, and let the sights and sounds of Japan’s early summer carry you away. 00:00 Opening 00:44 About the Ōito Line – Early Summer Journey 01:55 Highlights of the Journey 02:56 Matsumoto 03:33 Inside Matsumoto Station 04:41 Departing from Matsumoto 06:06 From Toyoshina 07:43 Azumino National Government Park 10:05 Karasugawa Valley Green Area 11:25 From Hotaka 13:26 Rokuzan Art Museum 14:57 Daio Wasabi Farm 18:19 Azumino Chihiro Art Park 21:29 Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 26:59 From Shinano-Ōmachi 28:18 Lake Kizaki & Lake Nakatsuna 31:08 Ōito Line's Highest Point 32:19 Lake Aoki 35:36 Headwaters of the Himekawa River 37:28 Snow Formations on Mt. Shirouma 39:24 Ōide Suspension Bridge 41:03 Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort 42:42 Tsugaike Nature Park 46:29 History of the Salt Road – Chikuni Kaidō 48:42 Ushikata Inn & Chikuni Checkpoint 53:35 Around Minami-Otari 59:14 From Hiraiwa 1:01:23 Kotakigawa Jade Gorge 1:07:03 Fossa Magna Park 1:08:30 Shiroike Pond 1:10:18 Salt Road Museum & Itoigawa 1:14:08 Jade Garden in Itoigawa 1:17:41 Traces of the Salt Road in Itoigawa 1:18:57 Ending GreenNovaTV also provides video footage to major Japanese TV networks. Broadcast Credits: TBS, Fuji TV, TV Asahi, TV Tokyo