You might want to head out to Takabotchi Highlands for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Shiojiri. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Honjin Iwanami House, located nearby.

Travelers might want a tour of Izutsu Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from central Shiojiri. If you enjoy your tour, head to Goichi Winery, just a short walk away.

If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Urushi Art Hanaikada, located in the heart of Narai-juku.If you want to see more of the museums in Narai-juku, you can easily walk to Nakamura House or Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore.

If visiting museums in Shiojiri are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Niekawa Sekisyo Kiso Kokokan. If you want to see more of the museums in Shiojiri, Nakamura House and Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore aren't far.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Tirol no Mori, located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from central Shiojiri. If you have fun at Tirol no Mori, you'll love Shiojiri Nature Museum, located nearby.

Travelers might want a tour of Goichi Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from central Shiojiri. If you enjoy your tour, head to Izutsu Winery, just a short walk away.

If museums are on your list of things to see in Shiojiri, then you might want to head to Hiraide Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in Shiojiri, Shiojiri Nature Museum isn't far either.

Nagano Prefecture Forestry Research Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Kataoka.