Otaki Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, is located in the western part of the prefecture, slightly south of the center, and borders Okusa Village, two other towns, and two cities in Gifu Prefecture. The area is rich in nature and is a thriving forestry industry, producing high-quality timber such as Kiso cypress. Tourist attractions include Ontake 2240, where you can enjoy winter sports, day-trip hot springs such as Ontake Onsen Otaki no Yu and Ontake Kogen Onsen Komorebi no Yu. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the autumn foliage of Tanohara and Ontake Kogen. Events include the Otaki Forest Railway Festival, where visitors can try out a train ride; the Ontake Shrine Reishin Festival, where celebratory fireworks are displayed; and the Lake Ontake Half Marathon, where visitors can run while enjoying the beautiful scenery.