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Surrounded by mountains, Shinshu (Nagano) is famous as a touring destination. This piece introduces 10 scenic overlooks recommended by seasoned touring riders. A useful reference for planning a summer ride.
Shinshu is somewhere I want to keep going back to, no matter how many times. Cutting through the highland wind and coming over a mountain pass, that moment when the view suddenly opens up — I could say that's what I ride for. Deciding which of the ten spots to visit first, with a map and a cup of coffee in front of me — that thinking time is already the start of the trip. Shinshu in summer, without a doubt.
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Shinshu in summer gets a lot of tourist car traffic too, so I'd want to avoid the congestion spots.
Personally I prefer the views around Shiga Kogen, but I wonder how it ranks.
I'm curious exactly which area this top-10 list is centered on.
If seasoned touring riders picked these, the major mountain passes are probably all covered evenly.
Among the 10 picks, something like the Venus Line seems like a shoo-in classic.
Shinshu has such a big elevation range that the quality of its scenic viewpoints is genuinely excellent.
Even in summer, the high-altitude areas stay cool, so Shinshu is perfect for a cool-escape touring trip too.
