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Features

Nagano City: Gateway to the Japanese Alps

A Tour of Komoro—a Charming Former Post-town not far from Karuizawa

Still relatively unknown among travelers, Komoro is a charming and quiet town in the Japanese countryside with convenient access f...

A Summer Day Trip to Hakuba: Visit Hakuba Happo One and Happo Pond

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

Beyond the Nakasendo

Winter in Nagano

3 Days of Nagano’s Winter Highlights

Beyond Skiing: Nagano’s Top Winter Activities
Experience Winter Wonders in Snowy Nagano
Romantic Snow Huts and Snow Activities Around Iiyama
The Best Places to Go Snowshoeing in Nagano

Nagano's Ski Resorts

The Best Ski Resorts around Nagano

8 Peaks Ski Resort: Fair Weather Skiing – With Fresh Snow Guaranteed

Nagano’s Hidden Ski Resorts

A Powder Paradise: Skiing Tree Runs and Ungroomed Terrain around Nagano

Family Friendly Ski Resorts Around Nagano

Shiga Kogen Ski Resort

Relax and Rejuvenate in Nagano's Hot Springs

Nozawa Onsen: Nagano's Not-So-Secret Hot Spring Village

The Highest Hot Springs in Japan

Enjoying Onsen Hot Springs in Nagano

An Ode to Nagano’s Grandest Ryokans (Traditional Japanese Inns)

Five Unique and Memorable Hot Springs

Hot Springs and Waterfalls in Matsukawa Gorge

Go Nagano's Most Popular Articles

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9 of Nagano's Best Local Foods
Where to Stay While Traveling the Nakasendo

Take a Drive through Nagano

The Venus Line [Guide]

Two Days of Driving Around the Roof of Japan

5 of Nagano's Most Beautiful Drives

Renting a Car in Nagano

Self-Drive Around Nagano for Breathtaking Views of Magnificent Mountains

Take an Autumn Drive Touring Southern Nagano’s Spectacular Fall Foliage (2-Day Model Course)

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The Many Sides of Nagano

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Outdoor Activities in the Heart of Japan

Nagano's Many Outdoor Activities (Spring to Autumn)

The Best Walks along the Nakasendo
Mountain Climbing in the Northern Japanese Alps
Wellness and Relaxation Activities in Nagano
The Shin-etsu Trail

Explore Nagano Model Courses

Explore Nagano’s Castle Towns and Ninja Hideout
The Best of Nagano in Three Days
A Three-Day Trip along the Nakasendo
Experience Winter Wonders in Snowy Nagano
A Foodie's Three Day Trip through Nagano

Take a Trip Along the Nakasendo

The Nakasendo Trail [Guide]

Walking the Nakasendo: Tsumago to Magome

Walk the Nakasendo to Narai of a Thousand Houses

Walking the Nakasendo: Yabuhara to Narai

Walking the Nakasendo: Through Usui Pass to Karuizawa

Exploring the Longest Stretch of the Nakasendo

A Three-Day Trip along the Nakasendo