Nagano

Nagano offers unique attractions and cultural experiences that showcase the best of this region. Discover temples, natural wonders, and local traditions that make Nagano a must-visit destination.

Nature & Scenic Spots

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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in nagano, Japan - World-famous for its wild Japanese macaques that bathe in natural hot spring pools during winter. These snow monkeys in their steamy baths against a snowy backdrop have become one of Japan's most iconic wildlife scenes.

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

World-famous for its wild Japanese macaques that bathe in natural hot spring pools during winter. These snow monkeys in their steamy baths against a snowy backdrop have become one of Japan's most iconic wildlife scenes.

Kamikochi in nagano, Japan - A pristine mountain valley in the Northern Alps with crystal-clear rivers, ancient forests, and dramatic peaks. This protected national park area offers hiking trails and stunning natural beauty at 1,500 meters elevation.

Kamikochi

A pristine mountain valley in the Northern Alps with crystal-clear rivers, ancient forests, and dramatic peaks. This protected national park area offers hiking trails and stunning natural beauty at 1,500 meters elevation.

Karuizawa Resort Town in nagano, Japan - An elegant mountain resort town beloved by Tokyo's elite, featuring luxury shopping, forest villas, historic churches, and cool summer refuge at 1,000m elevation.

Karuizawa Resort Town

An elegant mountain resort town beloved by Tokyo's elite, featuring luxury shopping, forest villas, historic churches, and cool summer refuge at 1,000m elevation.

Mount Norikura in nagano, Japan - An accessible 3,026-meter peak in the Northern Japan Alps, famous for its scenic skyline drive reaching 2,702 meters and offering spectacular alpine landscapes with minimal hiking required.

Mount Norikura

An accessible 3,026-meter peak in the Northern Japan Alps, famous for its scenic skyline drive reaching 2,702 meters and offering spectacular alpine landscapes with minimal hiking required.

Castles & Historic Sites

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Kiso-Fukushima Town in nagano, Japan - A historic checkpoint town on the Nakasendo Trail, preserving Edo-period atmosphere with traditional buildings, narrow streets, and surrounded by the scenic Kiso Valley mountains.

Kiso-Fukushima Town

A historic checkpoint town on the Nakasendo Trail, preserving Edo-period atmosphere with traditional buildings, narrow streets, and surrounded by the scenic Kiso Valley mountains.

Matsumoto Castle in nagano, Japan - One of Japan's most beautiful original castles, featuring a striking black exterior that earned it the nickname 'Crow Castle.' This National Treasure exemplifies feudal-era castle architecture with its six-story main keep and defensive design.

Matsumoto Castle

One of Japan's most beautiful original castles, featuring a striking black exterior that earned it the nickname 'Crow Castle.' This National Treasure exemplifies feudal-era castle architecture with its six-story main keep and defensive design.

Tsumago-juku in nagano, Japan - A beautifully preserved Edo-period post town on the historic Nakasendo trail, where time seems to have stopped in the 17th century with traditional wooden buildings and mountain scenery.

Tsumago-juku

A beautifully preserved Edo-period post town on the historic Nakasendo trail, where time seems to have stopped in the 17th century with traditional wooden buildings and mountain scenery.

Hot Springs & Relaxation

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Nozawa Onsen in nagano, Japan - A charming traditional onsen village famous for world-class powder skiing in winter, 13 free public bathhouses, and authentic mountain town atmosphere.

Nozawa Onsen

A charming traditional onsen village famous for world-class powder skiing in winter, 13 free public bathhouses, and authentic mountain town atmosphere.

Temples & Shrines

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Togakushi Shrine in nagano, Japan - An ancient shrine complex spread across a forested mountain, famous for a stunning approach through 400-year-old cedar trees and ninja heritage.

Togakushi Shrine

An ancient shrine complex spread across a forested mountain, famous for a stunning approach through 400-year-old cedar trees and ninja heritage.

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