Nagano Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nagano
Where to stay in Nagano
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.
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.
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 New Nagano NeXT
Excellent central hotel in Nagano, very close to the station (around 5 min walk). We checked in late after the Shinkansen from Tokyo and the process was quick and efficient. The breakfast was good and twinned with Wendy’s so there was the option of a burger as well. Clean and tidy hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Comfortable stay though room was quite small. The breakfast was incredible and has a very wide selection - the best breakfast options we had on our trip. Very convenient location just outside the station.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 3 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
Casa Kokoro Hakuba
Rika and Andy work well together we had a very good stay
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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.
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- Zenko-ji Temple
- Togakushi Ski Area
- Nagano Olympic Stadium
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
- 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
- Former Matsushiro Literary and Military School
- Sanmon Gate
- Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
- Kagami-ike Pond
- Shiroyama Zoo
- Nio-mon Gate
- Shinshushin cho Museum
- Mizuno Museum
- Saiko-ji Temple
- Togakushi Soba Museum
- Gondo Shopping Street
