Chino

A city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with scenic surrounds that include the Yatsugatake mountains, Shirakaba Lake, the Tateshina highlands, and Kurumayama — making it a base for visitors drawn to highland landscapes. The compact centre has a concentration of cafés and restaurants, and the city sits close to water and mountain terrain. Chino received city status in 1958 and lies in the Suwa region of southern Nagano.

• Population56,400
• Nearest water0.4 km
• Nearest mountain3.6 km