📝 Articles about Nagano
Utsukushigahara Onsen
A calm spa town east of Matsumoto, long cherished for its gentle alkaline healing waters.…
Norikura Kogen Onsen
A highland spa at the foot of Mount Norikura, with milky-white spring water and alpine sce…
Tateshina Onsen
A highland spa resort spread across the foothills of the Yatsugatake range and Mount Tates…
Nakabusa Onsen
A secluded spa at the foot of the Northern Alps, rich with natural steam and many source s…
Asama Onsen
Matsumotos historic parlor spa, with alkaline simple waters prized as gentle on the skin.…
Shirahone Onsen
Milky-white waters welling up on the eastern slope of Mount Norikura, with a secluded moun…
Hirugami Onsen
A spa in Achi Village famous for some of Japans finest starry skies and smooth, skin-lovin…
Shibu Onsen
A 1,300-year-old spa town with nine public baths to tour in a yukata along nostalgic stree…
Nozawa Onsen
A snow-country spa town with thirteen free public baths and the steaming Ogama hot field.…
Bessho Onsen
Naganos oldest hot spring, the Kamakura of Shinshu, with old temples and three public bath…
Azumino Wasabi: One of Japans Great Wasabi Lands
Azumino wasabi is real wasabi grown in pure spring water, a specialty to enjoy at the Daio…
Gohei-mochi: The Fragrant Snack of the Kiso Road
Gohei-mochi is pounded rice coated in walnut miso sauce and grilled, a fragrant specialty …
Shinshu Beef: Naganos Brand Beef Raised in Clear Nature
Shinshu beef is a Nagano brand raised in rich nature, with fine marbling and deep umami to…
Inago no Tsukudani: Naganos Traditional Insect Cuisine
Inago no tsukudani is a sweet-savory grasshopper dish from the Ina valley, a traditional p…
Basashi: Naganos Horse Meat Tradition of the Ina Valley
Basashi is fresh horse sashimi cherished in the Ina valley, a distinctive part of Naganos …
Nozawana-zuke: Naganos Winter Pickle from Nozawa Onsen
Nozawana-zuke is a beloved winter pickle born in Nozawa Onsen, with roots tied to Kenmei-j…
Shinshu Miso: The Fermented Pride of Nagano
Shinshu miso accounts for much of Japans output, crafted at breweries across Nagano includ…
Sanzoku-yaki: Matsumotos Juicy Fried Chicken
Sanzoku-yaki is a hearty chicken dish from the Matsumoto and Shiojiri area, marinated in g…
Oyaki: Naganos Homestyle Stuffed Dumpling
Oyaki is Naganos soul food, a wheat dumpling filled with vegetables or sweet bean and enjo…
Shinshu Soba: The Fragrant Buckwheat Pride of Nagano
Discover Shinshu soba, the aromatic buckwheat noodle nurtured by Naganos cool highland cli…
Kiso Valley Post Towns Narai Tsumago and Magome Course
Visit the post towns of the old Kiso road, walking from Narai to Tsumago and Magome.…
Jigokudani Snow Monkeys and Shibu Onsen One Day Course
Meet wild monkeys bathing in a hot spring, then hop between baths in retro Shibu Onsen.…
Karuizawa Resort One Day Course Around the Station
A highland resort reachable by bullet train, walkable from Old Karuizawa to Kumoba Pond.…
Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi One Day Course
Tour the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, then head to the clear streams of Kamikochi.…
Nagano City and Zenkoji Temple One Day Walking Course
From Nagano Station to Zenkoji, enjoy the temple town and the historic approach in one day…
Yonako Falls: Twin Cascades at a Sacred Ascetic Site in Suzaka
Deep in the mountains of Suzaka City hang the 89-meter Fudo Falls and the 82-meter Gongen …
Shinkai Sansha Shrine: Sakus Head Shrine with a Treasured Three-Story Pagoda
An ancient shrine in Saku City said to be the head shrine of the Saku region. Spoken of as…
Tateshina Shrine: An Ancient Shrine of Childbirth Honoring Mount Tateshina
A village shrine in Tateshina-machi that enshrines Mount Tateshina as its sacred body. Wit…
Hakuja Shrine: A Shrine of Good Fortune Honoring Uedas White Serpent
A shrine in Ueda City honoring the spirit of a white serpent. Affectionately called Hakuja…
Bunguitoge: A Zero Magnetic Field Power Spot on the Median Tectonic Line
A 1,424-meter mountain pass on the border of Ina City and Oshika Village. Sitting on the M…
Kaminari Falls: A Powerful Cascade Viewed from Behind in Takayama Village
A famous waterfall of about 30 meters along the Matsukawa gorge in Takayama Village. The r…
Jokoji: The Karita Yakushi, a Temple of Protection in Obuse
An old Shingon temple at the foot of Mount Karita in Obuse. Affectionately called the Kari…
Nishina Shinmeigu: A National Treasure Preserving Japans Oldest Shinmei Style
An ancient shrine in Omachi City tied to the Grand Shrine of Ise. Its main hall, middle ga…
Ikushima-Tarushima Shrine: An Ancient Shrine Where the Earth Itself Is the Deity
An ancient shrine in the Shimonogo area of Ueda City. Its main hall stands on a sacred isl…
Minakamiyama: A Mysterious Sacred Mountain in Matsushiro, Nagano
A 659-meter lava dome rising over the Matsushiro district of Nagano City. Long revered as …
Nagano Winter Travel 2026: Hakuba Ski, Nozawa Onsen & Snow Monkeys
長野の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。白馬スキー・野沢温泉・地獄谷野猿公苑など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Nagano Autumn Foliage 2026: Kamikochi, Karasawa Cirque & Shiga Highland
長野の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。涸沢カール・上高地・志賀高原など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Nagano Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Nagano. Spring sakura viewing guide wi…
Nagano Local Gourmet Guide: Shinshu Soba
Discover Nagano''s unique local cuisine including 信州そば. A food lover''s guide to the best …
Rainy Day in Nagano: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Nagano! Discover top indoor attractions including 国宝善光寺内部, …
Nagano Food Guide: Shinshu Soba, Oyaki & Sanzoku-yaki
Nagano is Japan's leading buckwheat region. Enjoy earthy Shinshu soba, rustic vegetable-fi…
Jigokudani Monkey Park: World's Only Place to See Japanese Macaques Bathing in Hot Springs
Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano is the world's only place to closely obs…
Narai-juku: Treasure of Nakasendo with Complete Edo-Period Post Town Remaining
Narai-juku with the oldest townscape remaining among Nakasendo's 69 post towns. About 1km …
Obuse: Town of Chestnuts and Hokusai Loved by Katsushika Hokusai
Obuse Town, Nagano is where Katsushika Hokusai spent his later years. Famous for Hokusai M…
Suwa Lake: Shinshu Lake Colored by Omiwatari Ice Ridges and Fireworks
Suwa Lake, Nagano's largest lake. Symbol of Shinshu famous for winter ice ridges "Omiwatar…
Togakushi Shrine: Sacred Mountain of Faith with Beautiful Approach to Inner Shrine
Togakushi Mountain said to be the setting of the Amano-Iwato myth. Pilgrimage to the inner…
Nozawa Onsen: Winter Paradise of Shinshu Where Ski and Hot Springs Fuse
Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano is a village where one of Japan's leading ski resorts and hot…
Norikura Highland: Highland Resort Spreading at the Foot of the Majestic Norikura-dake
Norikura Highland spreading at the foot of Norikura-dake (3,026m) straddling Nagano and Gi…
Azumino Wasabi: Japan's Top Wasabi Fields Nurtured by North Alps Spring Water
Azumino City, Nagano is Japan's top wasabi production area. The refreshing flavor of wasab…
Shinshu Soba: Superb Hand-Cut Noodles from Japan's Top Soba Region
Shinshu soba, pride of Nagano Prefecture, Japan's number one soba production area. Hand-cu…
Ueda Castle: Impregnable Castle Where Sanada Masayuki Defeated Tokugawa Twice
Ueda Castle built by Sanada Masayuki, father of Sanada Yukimura. Castle ruins that repelle…
Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen: Historical Hot Springs with Enjoyable Nine Public Bath Touring
Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano are historical hot spring resorts with…
Kiso Valley: Walking the Historical Highway with Post Towns of Nakasendo
Kiso Valley with Nakasendo post towns lined along the Kiso River flowing through southwest…
Tateshina Highland: Shinshu Highland Resort Where Shirakaba Lake and Megami Lake Shine
Tateshina Highland in Chino City, Nagano is a refreshing summer resort with lakes includin…
Shinshu Apple: Superb Taste Proud of Japan's Top Apple Production Area
Nagano Prefecture is Japan's 2nd largest apple production area. Varieties born in Shinshu …
Komoro Castle and Kaiko-en Park: Ancient Shinshu Castle and Sakura Loved by Toson Shimazaki
Komoro Castle, one of "Japan's 100 Famous Castles." A journey of literature and sakura at …
Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks: Japan's Largest Class Fireworks Coloring Suwa Lake
Suwa Lake Festival where about 40,000 fireworks are launched every August 15. A journey sa…
Kiso Woodcraft and Lacquerware: Shinshu Traditional Craft Born from Forest's Bounty
Kiso lacquerware and woodcraft utilizing Kiso's rich forest resources are Shinshu's proud …
Iida City and Puppet Theater: World's Largest Puppet Theater Capital, Shinshu Iida
Iida City, Nagano is famous as "Japan's number one puppet theater town." International pup…
Nakasendo Walking: Highway Journey Becoming an Edo-Period Traveler
A leisurely walking journey through the Nagano Prefecture section of the Nakasendo, one of…
North Alps Panorama: Spectacular Scenery Woven by Snow-Remaining Peaks and Azumino Fields
Grand panorama of North Alps seen from Azumino, Nagano. The contrast of spring snow-remain…
Kamikochi — Japan's Premier Highland Resort and Northern Alps
Discover Kamikochi, a pristine alpine valley in the Japanese Alps surrounded by soaring pe…
Zenkoji Temple and Matsumoto Castle — A Journey Through Shinshu History and Culture
Visit the beloved Zenkoji Temple in Nagano city and the stunning black-walled Matsumoto Ca…
Shiga Kogen and Hakuba — Enjoying Winter at Japan's Largest Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen and Hakuba, two of Japan's premier ski areas in the Northern…
Togakushi Shrine Inner Shrine — The Mountain Power Spot of the Heavenly Rock Cave Legend
Hike the cedar-lined path to Togakushi Shrine's inner sanctum, one of Nagano's most powerf…
Zenkoji Temple — The Renowned Temple Welcoming All People Across Sects
Visit Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City, a beloved pilgrimage site that welcomes all regardles…
Kamikochi — The Mystical Highland Paradise of the Japanese Alps
Explore Kamikochi's pristine alpine wilderness in the Northern Japan Alps, a sacred valley…