7 Activities Nanao Bay Area Alena Eckelmann The Nanao Bay area is very scenic; what better way to explore than close-up with nature?
Culture Nagano City Youth Museum and Zoo Carolyn Rawson Spend a fun few hours at Nagano City Youth Science Museum and Joyama Zoo.
Activities Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations 2026 Late Jan - Early Mar A special event running from late January until late February brings light and sound to Nagato Yumoto Onsen after dark, with beautiful illuminations popping
Activities Akeno Sunflower Festival 2025 Late Jul - Late Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields of these beautiful flowers
Transportation Niigata and Nagano with the JR EAST PASS Featured Travel to the west coast of eastern Japan, to Niigata and Nagano, and you... The JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area) is indispensable to any traveler
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Nagano Kim Bergström This guide covers five beautiful destinations for spring color in Nagano Prefecture.
Activities Lake Shima in Nakanojo Dorothee Tsunoda Beautiful scenery around Gunma's oldest dam at Lake Shima in Nakanojo. Blue water, dense forest and inspiring views.