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Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset

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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Explore the stunning tree-lined ridges and open slopes of this ski resort. Soak tired muscles in healing hot springs in the nearby traditional village.

Nice variety of trails and the scenery is beautiful. Doesn't hurt that it's an ex Olympic park.

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area, a top ski area in Hokujo. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, a top ski area in Hakuba. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Karuizawa with a visit to Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and shops.

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Meet the animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your trip to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

During your trip to Karuizawa, you can enjoy retail therapy at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Discover the area's hot springs and seek out the ski slopes.

Matsumoto Castle

Find out about the history of Matsumoto when you take a trip to Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

An onsen town, hidden at Nagano area.
Beautiful weather during the winter season. #yudanaka #winter #onsen #mountain #spatown #japan #nagano

Yudanaka Hot Spring

You can take time to visit Yudanaka Hot Spring during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Nagano Prefecture

Shiga Highlands

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

Skiing in January. We had lessons at the Evergreen ski school. #Japan #snow #skiing

Echo Land

5/5(3 area reviews)

Echo Land might not have many top sights, but Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Karuizawa New Art Museum showing night scenes and signage

Kyukaruizawa

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kyukaruizawa. You might want to make time for a stop at Karuizawa New Art Museum or Kumoba Pond.

Togakushi

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

Kurita

5/5(1 area review)

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mizuno Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top sights nearby.

Kamisuwa Onsen

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Kamisuwa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Suwashi Kohan Park or Lake Suwa.

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