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Matsumoto Castle

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Zenkoji Temple

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Komagane, Nagano Prefecture

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Komagane, Nagano Prefecture

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About Nagano

Region	Chubu
Island	Honshu
Capital	Nagano
Population	2,152,449
Area	13,561.56 sq. km

The mountainous prefecture of Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is the perfect summer resort to avoid the heat, with the town of Karuizawa being one of the most popular summer getaway spots in Japan.

Take advantage of the relatively cool weather to explore the famous Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s oldest shrines in Suwa Taisha, and Zenko-ji, a major pilgrimage site. Nagano’s many tall mountains serve as challenging but beautiful hiking trails, especially those of Kamikochi.

That being said, Nagano is also a great destination in the winter, and it was the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics. The prefecture’s mountains are some of the largest ski resorts in Japan, most notably Shika Kogen and Mount Hakuba. After being out in the cold, seek warmth in one of Nagano’s many famous hot springs.

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Nagano Lantern Festival

Nagano Lantern Festival

Feb 6th - Feb 11th

Nagano Lantern Festival, a week of lanterns on display along the road to Zenkoji, finished off with Zenkoji itself lit up in brilliant..

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Tours and experiences

Shiga Kogen Snow Trip - January 24-26, 2020

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Shiga Kogen Snow Trip - January 24-26, 2020

JapanTravel takes you to Shiga Kogen, one of Japan's largest ski resorts, and home to the snow monkeys that soak themselve..

3 days ¥29,500

Japanese Washi Paper Making Class in Omachi, Nagano

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Japanese Washi Paper Making Class in Omachi, Nagano

Japanese washi manufacturing has been using traditional techniques for a long time. Matsusaki washi has been manufactured in O..

2 hours ¥2,000

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Where to eat in Nagano

Haruniré Terrace

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Haruniré Terrace

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Haruniré Terrace, in the Hoshino Resort area, is a sweet little boardwalk type area surrounded by the spring cedar trees that ..

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Kasuké Restaurant

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Kasuké Restaurant

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Kasuke Hoshino was the man who opened the first Hoshino Onsen Ryokan, a simple ryokan on the site of the current resort, over a..

The Best Soba in Togakushi

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The Best Soba in Togakushi

Robert Grey

It 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..

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Places to stay in Nagano

HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa

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Hidden away in the valley of the Yukawa River, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a ryokan mixed with a luxury hotel and a spa retreat, an..

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

Tom Roseveare

Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an invigorating..

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The Kurobe Kanko Hotel

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The Kurobe Kanko Hotel

Jonathan Jahnke

The Kurobe Kanko Hotel, in Omachi, Nagano, sits at the entrance of the Japanese Alps, making it perfect for hiking, trekking, winter..

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Komagane, Nagano Prefecture

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Komagane, Nagano Prefecture

Rey Waters

Day trip from Tokyo area to Chuo Alps, Komagane. Spectacular wildflowers, wild monkeys, and mountain hiking.

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Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano

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Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano

Peter Sidell

In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Japanese..

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Inside Karasu-jo

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Inside Karasu-jo

Elena Lisina

Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's five original standing castles. Its wood interior, darkened by time, is severe and functional...

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About Nagano

Region	Chubu
Island	Honshu
Capital	Nagano
Population	2,152,449
Area	13,561.56 sq. km

The mountainous prefecture of Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is the perfect summer resort to avoid the heat, with the town of Karuizawa being one of the most popular summer getaway spots in Japan.

Take advantage of the relatively cool weather to explore the famous Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s oldest shrines in Suwa Taisha, and Zenko-ji, a major pilgrimage site. Nagano’s many tall mountains serve as challenging but beautiful hiking trails, especially those of Kamikochi.

That being said, Nagano is also a great destination in the winter, and it was the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics. The prefecture’s mountains are some of the largest ski resorts in Japan, most notably Shika Kogen and Mount Hakuba. After being out in the cold, seek warmth in one of Nagano’s many famous hot springs.

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