Nagano (長野市, Nagano-shi, pronounced [naganoꜜ ɕi] [2]) is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, located in the Nagano Basin (Zenkoji Daira) in the central Chūbu region of …

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 …

Jan 26, 2020 · Here are the 15 best things to do in Nagano … 1. Visit Zenkoji. Zenkoji is a temple that was built in the 7th century and this is also one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in …

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 …

Nov 9, 2023 · Here are our recommendations for 15 of Nagano’s best sightseeing spots. 1. Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park. In the Jigokudani Valley above the hot spring town of …

Dec 11, 2019 · Here is my five-day itinerary when we went driving around Nagano prefecture. I think it’s a great itinerary as it combines both city exploration and nature! You can easily …

Nagano City is a charming place to spend a day or two. Not surprisingly, the most interesting spot to explore is Zenko-ji, an ancient Zen temple around which Nagano was first built up. If you …

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

Jan 30, 2019 · Japan’s Nagano prefecture boasts stunning natural landscapes, famous castles, and breathtaking shrines. In fact, my solo trip to the region was the best vacation I’ve ever …

Apr 25, 2024 · Nestled amidst awe-inspiring mountains that peak at 2,353 meters (7,719 feet) and located along the confluence of the Chikuma River, Japan’s longest and widest river, Nagano …