Komoro City, Nagano, Japan Old Kitakuni Kaido Machibiraki (Town Opening)" will be held from Saturday, October 25th.

2025.10.21 10:30

一般社団法人こもろ観光局

Komoro Tourism Bureau (located in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture; Masaki Tomioka, Chairman; hereinafter referred to as "Komoro Tourism Bureau") will start "Old Hokkoku Kaido Machibiraki", a limited opening of historical buildings and free cart transportation to enjoy the townscape of the Old Hokkoku Kaido in autumn.

旧庄屋・小山家の正門を見上げる様子

Looking up at the main gate of the former village headman, Koyama Family

Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from October 25 (Sat) to November 16 (Sun), 2025

　　　　　10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cancelled in case of rain

Meeting place: Plaza in front of Komoro Station

Participation fee: Free of charge

How to participate: On the day of the event, please send an e-mail to the official account of the smartphone application LINE

　　　　　on the day of the event. The staff will guide you at the plaza in front of the station.

　　　　　Registration site] https://ko-maas.com/area/area-komoro

No maximum number of participants.

Recommendation 1] No round-trip, strolling!

Free carts will provide easy transportation to the start point of the street! A return cart is also waiting for you, so you don't have to worry about plenty of walking.

EV3輪カートの乗車の様子

A view of the EV 3-wheel cart ride

EV3輪カート全景(4台)

Panoramic view of EV 3-wheel carts (4 carts)

Slowly the electric 3-wheel carts support your stroll!

Recommended Point 2] Special opening to the public only for this time!

You can see houses, townhouses, warehouses, and temples that are normally closed to the public for a limited time only. In particular, you can only see the briefing session of the Hikiya (towing) site of the former Komoro Main Camp, a National Important Cultural Property, which is currently under restoration, and the viewing of the Koyama Family, the former village headman, now only available.

国重要文化財・旧小諸本陣の曳家の様子

The former Komoro Main Camp, a National Important Cultural Property, being restored

旧庄屋・小山家の外観

Exterior view of the former headman Koyama Family

The briefing session on the site of the former Komoro Main Camp, a National Important Cultural Property, and an inside view of the former headman's house, Koyama Family, are a must-see.

Recommendation Point 2: Special offers at each store!

All visitors who make a purchase at any of the 24 cooperating stores along the highway will receive a special gift exclusive to the store.

旧北国街道沿いの手打ちそば丁子庵の天ぷらそば