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Nagano Prefecture

2025 Nagano Prefecture Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)

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Things to do in Nagano Prefecture

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Nagano Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Matsumoto-jō Castle

Matsumoto-jō Castle

4.7/5109 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Kamikochi

Kamikochi

4.8/563 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Shirahone Onsen

Shirahone Onsen

4.3/57 Reviews
Narai-juku

Narai-juku

4.7/510 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

4.8/514 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Tsumago-juku

Tsumago-juku

4.2/55 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Togakushi-Jinja

Togakushi-Jinja

5.0/58 Reviews

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Nagano Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Nagano Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Mimi's Restaurant & Bar

Mimi's Restaurant & Bar

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD63/person
"Western-style"
Teppan Dining Yamanami

Teppan Dining Yamanami

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD52/person
"Western-style"
Mansaku Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu

Mansaku Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu

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Avg. USD67/person
"Japanese"
Penke Bar & Bistro

Penke Bar & Bistro

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Avg. USD34/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Tanuki Asian Dining

Tanuki Asian Dining

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Avg. USD13/person
"Southeast Asian"
Main Dining Room

Main Dining Room

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Avg. USD79/person
"Western-style"
HOTARUTEI

HOTARUTEI

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Avg. USD26/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Hakuba Taproom

Hakuba Taproom

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD22/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Izakaya Hie

Izakaya Hie

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD21/person
"Japanese"
Restaurant Chez Masa

Restaurant Chez Masa

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"Western-style"
Kagaribi

Kagaribi

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IZAKAYA KAZ

IZAKAYA KAZ

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Avg. USD24/person
"Japanese"

Nagano Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Autumn in Karuizawa.

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Skiing in Japan: Day Two at Shiga Kogen's Snow Monsters!

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Fun in the Snow - Nagano, Japan

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No wonder my friends wanted to go to Tokyo in winter. It's so beautiful here!

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A hot spring hotel in the forest! I was amazed.

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Shiga Kogen Ski Day: A First-Timer’s Snow Adventure in Japan

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Just returned from hiking in Togakushi, it's as hard to quit as a breakup

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Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort

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广州丁满
Although it is an artificial snow field, it is relatively close to Tokyo, with highways and Shinkansen connected, and large hotel resorts and shopping centers with complete facilities, which are very popular with tourists. The ski resort has three main roads, mainly serving Western guests, East Hall guests and non-accommodation tourists, West Hall only ski, and the other two have snow basins and other suitable for children to play. It is a pity that after we played that day, we had goose feathers snowing in the evening, and the snow was very deep when we left the next morning. The natural snow is much softer, so it will definitely be more fun if you encounter it.

Tonbo-no-yu

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Neuhaus
I recommend the "Hoshino Tobiraki-no-Yu" hot spring in Karuizawa. You don't need to stay overnight, you can just buy an admission ticket to enjoy Hoshino's high-quality hot springs, and the cost of bathing is not high. The architecture here is very special. It is a modern building with a Japanese style as its main theme. It was designed by the famous architect Toshie Higashi and conveys the impression of an ancient Japanese inn. The hot springs here are sodium bicarbonate springs. The water is particularly warm and very comfortable to soak in, just like being covered with a warm quilt.

Matsumoto-jō Castle

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Chocolate105
Matsumoto Castle was built during the Warring States Period in the 1500s as a residence for military commanders. The exterior is a five-story building and the interior is a six-story building. There are only two such architectural styles in Japan, Matsumoto Castle and Himeji Castle. The black lacquered outer wall is also very beautiful and is a precious national treasure of Japan.

Kamikochi

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BossMan187
Most beautiful valleys and rivers in Japan. I travelled many countries but this was amazing in all aspects. Superb experience. You can do it in one day but better to sleep over 1 night if hotels nearby available. I went with a bus from Nagoya a 3hrs journey 1 way.

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort

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常东🇨🇳
It takes two hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano. It is convenient and cheap. Skiing in China is not that cheap. Except that there is no food near the ski resort, everything else is good. The ski resort is good, but beginners should not come here.

Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort

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Hakuba Happoone Ski Resort is located in Karamatsudake, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, only two and a half hours' drive from Narita Airport. It is the largest single-site ski resort in Japan. Hotels in Hakuba basically include ski tickets. Just tell the hotel in advance.

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