Nagano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Nagano which includes a cascade
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Where to stay in Nagano

Nagano City, Japan Cityscape Panorama from Asahi Mountain

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top places to visit.

Kurita
Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try!

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Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.

Minaminagano
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Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

Togakushi
Matsumoto Castle Exterior, Nagano, Japan

Minamichitose

When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Kitano Cultural Center and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Minamichitose
Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try!

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Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga

Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kitano Cultural Center and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
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Matsushiro

While visiting Matsushiro, you might make a stop by sights like Matsushiro Castle and Mejima Family Residence.

Matsushiro
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

4 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is 2.473.665 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.473.665 ₫
2.993.134 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Everything about the hotel, the room, the amenities the staff was great.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.751.401 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.751.401 ₫
1.926.541 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
clean room . polite staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

3 out of 5
2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano
The price is 1.474.894 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.474.894 ₫
1.622.383 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
Had to stay in a smoking room. It was not clear on the website when I booked it. Needs to be clearer on the website.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

4.5 out of 5
3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Very clean, modern hotel with excellent service from the staff. The hotel shuttle to the ski areas in Hakuba was very convenient. The hotel shuttle even picked us up when we were shopping in town and could not catch an Uber or Taxi. The service was exceptional.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
Casa Kokoro Hakuba

Casa Kokoro Hakuba

2 out of 5
27721-296 Hakubamura Hakuba Nagano
Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The owners have two very cute dogs who were wonderful to meet

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Casa Kokoro Hakuba
KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS

KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS

5 out of 5
2147-118 Nagakura Karuizawa Nagano
Stay at this luxury villa in Karuizawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Incredible stay and experience at 軽井沢森四季! The staff was so helpful and assisted us with everything we needed including making 2 amazing meals for our group. The 緑 cabin was the perfect size for our 6 person group and we were really able to utilize the space and location to maximize our time in Karuizawa. ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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