Nagano Prefecture

Japan

Photo provided by Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association
Photo provided by Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association
Nawate-dōri featuring road cycling
Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset
Photo provided by Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association
Photo provided by Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association
Matsumoto featuring a sunset, heritage architecture and a pond

Popular cities in Nagano Prefecture

Karuizawa which includes night scenes and markets
Karuizawa
Known for Shopping, Walking and Biking
Love museums, golf, and skiing? Get away to Karuizawa!

Reasons to visit

  • Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
  • Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
  • Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring
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Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset
Matsumoto
Known for Historical, Castle and Museums
Get away to Matsumoto! Enjoy the castle, history, and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Matsumoto Castle
  • Kappa Bridge
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
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Nagano featuring a waterfall
Nagano
Known for Skiing, Culture and Temples
Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors.

Reasons to visit

  • Zenko-ji Temple
  • Nagano Olympic Stadium
  • M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
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Yudanaka Shibu Onsen featuring heritage elements as well as an individual male
Yamanouchi
Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing
Explore upscale Yamanouchi: its skiing, hot springs, mountain views, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring
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Hakuba
Hakuba
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Sports
Trip time! Discover the skiing, mountains, and windsurfing in Hakuba.

Reasons to visit

  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
  • Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
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Mishaka Pond located in Chino, Nagano-pref, Japan Reflection on the pond is quite gorgeous here. The famous Japanese painter, Kaii Higashiyama was inspired to draw a painting from this scenery, as he imagining a unicorn is living in this pond. Beautiful, fantasy-like place. Great spot for photographers.
Chino
Known for Nature, Museums and Theme parks
Come to Chino and enjoy its natural setting, museums, and skiing.

Reasons to visit

  • Mishaka Pond
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