Things to Do in Nagano Prefecture in 2025

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Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset

Matsumoto featuring a sunset, heritage architecture and a pond

Most popular activities in Nagano Prefecture

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Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide

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Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide

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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Samurai Experience

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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nagano Prefecture

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

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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

5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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 Goryu Ski Resort

4/5(17 reviews)

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

Jigokudani Monkey Park

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Zenko-ji Temple

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nagano when you stop by Zenko-ji Temple. Visit the temples and shops 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.

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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.