Nagano - possible routes

Route Karuizawa - Bessho Onsen - Nagano ⇒ 3 days, 110 km

• Day 1 & 2 - Karuizawa - Bessho Onsen ⇒ 1 + 1 day, 50 km
• Access: By Shinkansen to Karuizawa
• See Garmin NAG Karuizawa - BesshoOnsen - Ueda - Nagano 
• Downhill from 1000 m to 550 m
• There is also an other course suggested in Karuizawa: http://cycle-guide.panasonic.jp/special/yamahon/54.do
• Attractions:
• Japan Romantic Street
• Karuizawa 
• Hiroshi Senju Museum
• Komoro Castle Park
• Unnujuku
• Bessho Onsen: Onsen and many temples
• Anrakuji
• Accomodation: 
• Bessho Onsen (2 days)
• Day 3 - Ueda - Nagano ⇒ 1 day, 60 km
• See Garmin  NAG Karuizawa - BesshoOnsen - Ueda - Nagano 
• Downhill from 550 m to 360 m 
• Bicycle road from Ueda to Shinonoshiozaki (close to Nagano)
• Attractions:
• Ueda Castle Park
• Nagano Zenkoji
• Accomodation: Nagano

Chino

• Seems to be a nice village, with some cycleable areas:
• https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/chino/