Nagano City is an important historical location and an industrial center, as well as a travel destination and a hub for accessing surrounding sightseeing spots, including Japan's onsen-bathing, the snow monkeys in Yamanouchi, and the world-class ski resorts of Hakuba, Shiga Kogen and Nozawaonsen.

Nagano City (長野) is the capital of Nagano Prefecture. It evolved as a temple town around Zenkoji, one of Japan's most popular temples. In 1998, the city hosted the Winter Olympic Games, and some former olympic facilities can still be viewed around town.

Nov 9, 2023 · Enjoy Nagano's wild natural scenery at its many national parks, historical sites and hot springs. Looking to explore the Japanese Countryside but don’t know where to start? Look no further than Nagano. Easily accessible from Tokyo, Nagoya and other major cities, it’s your gateway to the countryside and the majestic mountains of the Japanese Alps.

Planning a trip to Japan's Nagano prefecture? Here's a rundown of things to do in Nagano, including the Snow Monkeys.

Just over an hour away from Nagano Station, Hakuba offers breathtaking scenery of the Japanese Alps and a plethora of ways to enjo...

Nagano City is a temple town with venerable Zenkoji at its heart, and its passion inspired by the majestic peaks surrounding it. Having been attracting pilgrims for over 1400 years, Zenkoji is said to be a required visit at least once in everyone’s life.

Nagano is most famous for its historic temples, beautiful mountain setting, and being the host of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. People visit this impressive city for its great skiing, museums and attractions, food, nightlife, and hiking.

Discover the top things to do in Nagano, a mountainous region in Chubu, known for the rural beauty of Kamikochi, resort-like Karuizawa, or the magic of Matsumoto Castle. A former Winter Oympics host, Nagano is popular for skiing and snowboarding – as well as snow monkeys!

Oct 28, 2024 · Nagano is the perfect place to go to experience Japan's great outdoors year-round, including winter sports. Learn about how to get there, 25 of the best spots to visit, ski resort information, and other useful information on traveling in this gorgeous prefecture accessible from Tokyo and Osaka.

Enjoy the traditional architecture, the rich history and the surrounding natural scenery while learning more about Nagano and Japan.