9 Culture The Takahashi Samurai House Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Takahashi Residence is a restored samurai house dating back to the
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 unknown piece of Japan's
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Some of the coldest areas include Gunma, Nagano, and Yamanashi.... Hakuba Valley, Nagano: A collection of 10 interconnected ski resorts, Hakuba
Activities Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May Enjoy the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom Achi, Shimoina District, Nagano, Japan
10 Activities Jigokudani Yaen-Koen's Snow Monkeys Gloria Ticconi In Japan's Nagano prefecture, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen is where you can find wild snow monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring pool.
6 Kagimotoya Livvy Boote In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kagimotoya is a great soba restaurant, serving excellent, authentic food.
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple, home to a diverse population
Japan's Best Tourism Villages for 2023 Kim Bergström Nov 1, 2023 Hakuba, Nagano Best-known as a snow sports destination thanks to its role
