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Nagano
Mountain adventures at Japan's Alps
Top Attractions in Nagano
Around Nagano
Nagano Top 10
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![119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks]( "119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks")
1119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks
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2ROKA Luxury Apartments
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3Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass
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4Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps
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![Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel]( "Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel")
5Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel
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6Komagane's Cedar Shrines
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![New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba]( "New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba")
7New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba
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8Hotel Housei in Yudanaka
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9Blades of Shinanomachi
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10Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
Accommodation
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![The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen]( "The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen")
1The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen
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2Nagano Lantern Festival
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3Nagano Christmas Market
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4Karuizawa Winter Festival
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![Iiyama Snow Festival]( "Iiyama Snow Festival")
5Iiyama Snow Festival
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6Karuizawa Stone Church
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7Snow Machine Hakuba & Niseko
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8Azumino Park Illuminations
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9Kera-Ike Ice Rink
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10The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
Nightlife
Upcoming Nagano Events
Nightlife
The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2026
The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January 15th..
Culture
Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival 2026
The Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival has been running for over 30 years now, with a variety of skillfully designed works..
Activities
Azumino Park Illuminations 2025-2026
From early November until early January, Nagano's Alps Azumino National Government Park will host their annual illumination..
Where to eat in Nagano
Japanese
The Best Soba in Togakushi
Robert GreyIt has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family-run..
Food
Le Blanc Restaurant in Matsumoto
Peter SidellIn the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Le Blanc is a charming French restaurant, serving tasty food..
Food
St. Cousair Winery
Robert GreySt. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, en..
Places to stay in Nagano
Accommodation
The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen
Linka WadeShibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer - 9..
Accommodation
Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
Joanna LigonTo truly enjoy Azumino, you’ll want a place that reflects the region’s tranquil spirit. AMBIENT Azumino Hotel checks every box.
Ryokan
Echigoya Ryokan - Narai
David HallmanNothing beats a long day exploring the classic wooden architecture of Narai. Unless its staying in one of its oldest and most well..
Latest Nagano Reports
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Activities
The Nakasendō: A Journey Through History
Alessio PompeoThis article discusses a historic route that connected Kyoto to Edo (present-day Tokyo): the Nakasendō
Accommodation
Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps
Veronica CarnevaleTake a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, bountiful..
Culture
Komagane's Cedar Shrines
Arlene BastionKomagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.