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Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset

Matsumoto featuring a sunset, heritage architecture and a pond

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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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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.

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.

Hakuba Valley Ski Area

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

Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Hakuba with a visit to Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Lake Suwa

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Suwa, a popular spot to commune with nature in Matsumoto. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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 culturally rich 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.

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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 Happo-one Adam Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nobeyama

While visiting Nobeyama, you might make a stop by sights like National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA and Yatsugatake-Chushinkogen Quasi-National Park.