Nagano Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb Nagano Lantern Festival, a week of lanterns on display along the road to Zenkoji, finished off with Zenkoji itself lit up in brilliant color.
Activities Sumo Roadshows in Nagano Akira Matsuo Sumo roadshows were held on Matsumoto and Nagano on October 14th and 16th.
10 Culture Amano Iwato and Amano Yasukawa Ekaterina Bespyatova Amano Iwato Shrine in Takachiho is associated with the famous Japanese legend of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu hiding in a cave.
Culture Suwa Grand Shrine in Nagano Elena Lisina Suwa Taisha, or Suwa Grand Shrine, is located in Nagano Prefecture, south-east... Then, I saw very similar, huge shimenawa in Suwa-taisha of Nagano, and
Food Shima Nakama Restaurant Bonson Lam Whisk yourself away under some palm trees and island kitchens at Shima Nakama, literally a friend's island restaurant
6 Activities Nakanojo Garden Dorothee Tsunoda Nakanojo Gardens is a big floral park where you can enjoy a nice walk or see a great bonsai exhibition.
Activities The Venus Line, Nagano Rey Waters A skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas.
12 Lake Shirakaba in Nagano Cathy Cawood Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the walking track around Lake Shirakaba in Nagano.
