this is the city of Nagano. also near the main shrine area to the northern entry from the mountain ski area as this was a former 1998 Olympic venue. came in on a bus from hiking. saw this street and it was directly on the path to my hotel. only about a mile or so walk.
Are their quaint villages? too many and not enough time to visit them all. imagine a sort of Disneyland only real. they maintain their history with many stories to tell.
light rain which made it beutiful.