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Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

￥24,800
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Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

￥31,925
per adult
Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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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.
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Kyukaruizawa

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

A ski lift on a snowy slope with skiers and a clear blue sky.
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Echo Land

Echo Land might not have many top sights, but Happo-one Adam Gondola and Hakuba Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A snowy mountain landscape with a group of skiers at the summit.
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Shiga Highlands

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

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Kamisuwa Onsen

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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Togakushi

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.

Popular day trips from Nagano Prefecture

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Hamamatsu

A collection of traditional Japanese dolls with various facial expressions and designs.

Takasaki

A garden with purple wisteria hanging from trees, surrounded by people and colorful flowers.

Nakano

A red bridge over a calm river, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Suzaka

A coastal landscape with a snow-capped mountain in the background.

Shizuoka

A snowy mountain slope with ski tracks, a wooden building, and a clear blue sky.

Hakuba

A cityscape at dusk with a mountain in the background.

Yamanashi

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a torii gate, and a mountainous backdrop.

Takayama

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