Nagano Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nagano
Where to stay in Nagano
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
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.
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.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.
Matsushiro
While visiting Matsushiro, you might make a stop by sights like Matsushiro Castle and Mejima Family Residence.
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Clean room, great location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Amazing breakfast. Large room with a great view (mountain view). Nice friendly staff (also helped with luggage forwarding). Clean. Good value.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
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
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
Condominium Hakuba Goryu
The location can't be beaten. The staff are wonderful and the rooms are clean and comfortable, they're also bigger than other's I've stayed in while in Japan. The complimentary bus to the supermarket is a great added bonus. Also keep an eye out for the troupe of Snow Monkeys that are often in the ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
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.
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.
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- Zenko-ji Temple
- Togakushi Ski Area
- Nagano Olympic Stadium
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
- Nagano City Museum
- Chausuyama Zoo
- Togakushi Okusha Shrine
- Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
- Chausuyama Dinosaur Park
- Shiroyama Zoo
- Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden
- Mejima Family Residence
- Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
- Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
- Nio-mon Gate
- Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
- Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
- Mizuno Museum
- Kagami-ike Pond
- Kitano Cultural Center
- Sanmon Gate
- Gondo Shopping Street
- Jōyama Park
- Masuo Ikeda Museum
