Nagano Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nagano
Where to stay in Nagano
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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum are a few top places to visit.
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.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Matsushiro
While visiting Matsushiro, you might make a stop by sights like Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters and Matsushiro Castle.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
Hotel JAL City Nagano
The JAL hotel is wonderfully located in Nagano city, only a few blocks walk to the train station. A full and large Breakfast is available everyday on the top floor for amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms are quite spacious. There are many restaurants in the nearby area to choose from ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
The hotel was pretty good, but not the best I've stayed at in Japan. The breakfast was pretty good, but not as amazing as everyone made it sound in the reviews. There was free sake tasting everyday at 5pm. It was 10 minute walk from the train station (not as close as Expedia made it sound, but not ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
It is close to the Nagano station and 7-Eleven. It also has a nice shared hot bath pool and coin laundry to wash and drying shoes clothes.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
Awesome hotel. Clean, spa-like, great breakfast. Would love to come back.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Zen Chalets Hakuba
Great staff, tidy accomadation,comfy beds and great location
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS
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
Popular places to visit
Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Togakushi Farm
You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Aqua Wing Arena
Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Nagano
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- Zenko-ji Temple
- Nagano Olympic Stadium
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
- Togakushi Ski Area
- Chausuyama Zoo
- Togakushi Okusha Shrine
- Nagano City Museum
- Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
- Chausuyama Dinosaur Park
- Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
- Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden
- Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
- Sanmon Gate
- Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
- Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
- Nio-mon Gate
- Togakushi Soba Museum
- Mizuno Museum
- Shiroyama Zoo
- Mejima Family Residence
- Masuo Ikeda Museum
- Saiko-ji Temple
- Shinshushin cho Museum
