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Mountain adventures at Japan's Alps
Top Attractions in Nagano
Around Nagano
Nagano Top 10
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![Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps]( "Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps")
1Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps
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![ROKA Luxury Apartments]( "ROKA Luxury Apartments")
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![Blades of Shinanomachi]( "Blades of Shinanomachi")
3Blades of Shinanomachi
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![119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks]( "119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks")
4119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks
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![Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway]( "Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway")
5Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
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![Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass]( "Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass")
6Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass
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![Hotel Housei in Yudanaka]( "Hotel Housei in Yudanaka")
7Hotel Housei in Yudanaka
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![New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba]( "New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba")
8New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba
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![Komagane's Cedar Shrines]( "Komagane's Cedar Shrines")
9Komagane's Cedar Shrines
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![Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel]( "Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel")
10Glamping Workations at Hakuba's Mominoki Hotel
Hakuba
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![Frog Street in Matsumoto]( "Frog Street in Matsumoto")
1Frog Street in Matsumoto
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![Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival]( "Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival")
2Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival
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3Trip to Matsumoto Castle
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![Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park]( "Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park")
4Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park
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![Matsumoto Frog Festival]( "Matsumoto Frog Festival")
5Matsumoto Frog Festival
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![1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival]( "1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival")
61.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival
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![Zenkoji Temple]( "Zenkoji Temple")
7Zenkoji Temple
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8The Venus Line, Nagano
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![The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen]( "The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen")
10The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen
Accommodation
Upcoming Nagano Events
Culture
Spring Festa at Alps Azumino National Park 2026
While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed..
Culture
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026
The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Activities
Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2026
The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on workshops,..
Where to eat in Nagano
Food
Harunire Terrace
Haruniré Terrace, in the Hoshino Resort area, is a sweet little boardwalk type area surrounded by the spring cedar trees that ..
Food
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Food Selection
Tomoko KamishimaHoshinoya Karuizawa offers a variety of food choices: Main dining "Kasuke," casual restaurant "Sonmin Shokudo," various restau..
Japanese
The Best Soba in Togakushi
Robert GreyIt has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family-run..
Places to stay in Nagano
Accommodation
The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen
Linka WadeShibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer - 9..
Accommodation
Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
Joanna LigonTo truly enjoy Azumino, you’ll want a place that reflects the region’s tranquil spirit. AMBIENT Azumino Hotel checks every box.
Accommodation
Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps
Veronica CarnevaleTake a break from your everyday routine with a healing retreat in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Here, cultural heritage, bountiful..
Latest Nagano Reports
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Activities
The Nakasendō: A Journey Through History
Alessio PompeoThis article discusses a historic route that connected Kyoto to Edo (present-day Tokyo): the Nakasendō
Culture
Komagane's Cedar Shrines
Arlene BastionKomagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
