Title: Visit Shinano: Best of Shinano Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Shinano

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Shinano

Things to do

- Shinano Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Shinano

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Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri

16 Nojiri Shinano Nagano

Book a stay at this ski hotel in Shinano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)

Great place to stay and super accommodating with everything!! They offer free shuttles and it was so easy to ski nearby resorts

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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Hotel Tangram

3575-8 Furumi Shinano Nagano-ken

CA $113

CA $137 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Book a stay at this ski resort in Shinano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Myoko Kogen are ...

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Hotel New Nagano NeXT

Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano 

CA $89

CA $98 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)

Amenity choices are wide. The frontdesk staff is super polite and efficient. The location and parking area is closed to main train station which is very convenient. The parking fee is ¥800 which is even lower than some smaller city. Good deal!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and ...

10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)

The rooms are specious and very nice, good breakfast and service

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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Casa Kokoro Hakuba

27721-296 Hakubamura Hakuba Nagano

Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Rika and Andy work well together we had a very good stay

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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Zen Chalets Hakuba

4305-1 Hokujo Hakuba Nagano

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)

Great staff, tidy accomadation,comfy beds and great location

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Aerial view of a snow covered island with forest surrounded by the deep blue waters of Lake Nojiri, Shinano, Nagano, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347420/bd92db53-6232-449d-aaac-1ed08f932e29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Nojiri

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nojiri during your travels in Shinano. Take in the museums while you're in the area. 

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#### Tangram Ski Circus

Hit the slopes in Shinano with a visit to Tangram Ski Circus. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Kurohime Kogen Snow Park

Hit the slopes in Shinano with a visit to Kurohime Kogen Snow Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. 

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#### Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum in Shinano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. 

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#### Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum during your trip to Shinano. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. 

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#### Madarao Tokyu Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Shinano at Madarao Tokyu Golf Club. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area, or seek out the ski slopes. 

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### Things to do

![Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039646/09d894e4-adf7-4f2c-a460-1393515c6ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

CA $241

per adult

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![Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

CA $128

per adult

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![Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/7e29e4ff-e1b7-4898-a3b7-c77b0a2c7a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

CA $214

per adult

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![Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2722615/da2fe7f8-67bd-4de2-a13a-0278cbc455a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

CA $190

per adult

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![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/74f58318-6ee0-4e9b-b6c6-fa5188d338fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

CA $84

per adult

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![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/b3cf2d80-fa6c-4edc-91ef-d96a64db4914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

CA $112

per traveller

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## Cities near Shinano

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### Nagano

![Iizuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347579/bff5f751-967d-4b49-a229-acc2090e306c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Iizuna

- Cities near Shinano
- Places of interest

[Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Nagano.dx6127975)[Iizuna](https://expedia.ca/Iizuna.dx6347579)

- [Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Happo-One-Ski-Area-Hakuba.d6103740.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ](https://expedia.ca/Nozawa-Onsen-Snow-Resort-Nozawaonsen.d6103750.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hakuba Koruchina Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Hakuba-Koruchina-Ski-Area-Otari.d553248621563235481.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okushiga Kogen Ski Area ](https://expedia.ca/Okushiga-Kogen-Ski-Area-Yamanouchi.d553248621532775572.Vacation-Attraction)

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