A Treasure Trove of History and Nature
Nagano showcased to the world its majestic mountain scenery, plentiful powder snow and adorable hot-spring-bathing monkeys as host of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. But beyond that snowy exterior is much more to be discovered.
From your gateway to the Japanese Alps, explore Nagano’s great outdoors as you hike, bike and experience your way through highland forests, rugged mountains, temple streets and old samurai towns.
Highlights in and around Nagano
Map and Access
An Outdoor Paradise 90 Minutes From Downtown Tokyo
A thorough system of highways, train and bullet train lines make it easy to access Nagano City from major cities around Japan, whether you’re trying to save time and/or money, or see as much as possible during your stay.
The Hokuriku Shinkansen runs from central Tokyo through Nagano on to Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui and Tsuruga. And from Tsuruga, you can access Kyoto and Osaka via the Thunderbird express.
From Nagano City, many of the region's most popular sights are within arm's reach, as well as a wide variety of ski resorts, from international resorts once featured in 1998 Winter Olympics to local hills with unique personality.
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