Culture A Creepy Walk through a WWII Bunker Robert Grey Hidden well off the beaten path in Nagano City's Matsushiro area is the Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a relatively..
Museums The Original Matsumoto Castle Leslie Taylor Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is not only one of Japan's most beautiful castles, but it is also one of the few originals,..
Culture Zenkoji Temple Japan Travel Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture is considered one of Japan's most popular temples in Japan and the largest after Nara's..
Culture Kamikochi Kappa-bashi Bridge Tomoko Kamishima Kappa-bashi Bridge is the busiest spot in Kamikochi, and is almost like the famous Shibuya Crossing intersection. It was so crowded..
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Late May - Late Jun From late May until late June, Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will host the annual 1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival...
9 Street & Urban Nakamachi-dori street, Matsumoto JJ Walsh High quality, traditional craft shops, beautifully decorated in the style of old storehouses line this side street. A great way..
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
Culture Nagano - Togakushi Day Trip Vicky Amin Make a day trip escape off the beaten track to Togakushi in Nagano, where many of Japan's authentic customs are preserved.