Title: Visit Nagano: Best of Nagano Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Hotels.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Vacation-Rentals.d6127975.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nagano](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Nagano Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nagano.d6127975.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nagano Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Nagano.d6127975.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nagano ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71424-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71424-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Nagano](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500887-nagano-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71416-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71416-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ![Nagano](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500076-nagano-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71430-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by JNTO](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71430-Nagano-And-Vicinity.jpg) ## Visit Nagano Where to stay Things to do #### Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors. Nagano, on Japan’s main island Honshu, is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The city is most famous as being the home of the Zenkoji Temple, a national treasure. Visit this important site of pilgrimage, but also be sure to make the most of the region’s other attractions. At the nearby mountains, go skiing or see macaque monkeys bathe in hot springs. Learn about the culture of the samurai warriors and view 300-year-old chestnut and beech trees in Oku Susobana Natural Park. Visit the grand complex of the Zenkoji Temple to see one of the largest wooden temples in Japan. The main temple dates back to the seventh century and is said to house a very early Buddha statue. Take the train to the castle town in the suburb of Matsushiro to see the legacy of a 17th-century warlord. Discover the samurai way of life at the Sanada and Yokota Residences and the Sanada Treasure Museum. Explore a bunker which hid the Emperor and government during World War II. At the Togakure Ninpo Museum, try your hand at shuriken throwing like a ninja. Navigate mazes and secret doors and learn about Nishina Daisuke, a samurai who created his own style of ninjutsu. Head to the nearby Joshinetsu Kogen National park and marvel at the snow monkeys in the hot springs of the Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park in Yamanouchi. At the onsen (traditional Japanese resorts) in the area you can enjoy the thermal pools for yourself. In winter, choose from over 20 ski resorts to carve up the snow on the nearby Shiga plateau. Nagano is about a 2-hour train journey from Tokyo. Its central transport hub provides good connections to the major attractions in and around the city. Hire a car to explore the countryside. Join mushroom and fruit-picking expeditions or visit a local miso manufacturer. Nagano has a long history of catering for Zenkoji Temple’s Buddhist monks, so vegetarians will want to linger in this scenic area. ### Where to stay in Nagano ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/b4b29855cd526f91ec0f3f1c9a1da2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56945544) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kurita The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/450985869da68c3ac03cd39414427e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minaminagano While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Minaminagano.dx919172909415718912) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb814312d2eae5ebb43a696273612e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitose While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57c22277f0929363cc6cf065a44ced10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Togakushi You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. 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(1,005 reviews) Stayed 3 nights in an executive room on the 10th floor. It was clean, spacious, and with a good view of the station and the mountains. Will stay again. Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6127975) ![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5780000/5770200/5770163/64dce166_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi 1356 Suehiro-cho Minaminagano Nagano Nagano CA $73 CA $90 total Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Zenko-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d6103756.Vacation-Attraction) ![M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500504-m-wave-olympic-memorial-arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/M-Wave-Olympic-Memorial-Arena-Nagano.d553248621562275126.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nagano Olympic Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500188-nagano-olympic-stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nagano-Olympic-Stadium-Nagano.d6103746.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nio-mon Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ee97a6121110c047ee38d957bf9aaea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nio-mon Gate Find out about the history of Nagano when you take a trip to Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Nio-Mon-Gate-Nagano.d553248621526921240.Vacation-Attraction) ![Togakushi Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1a0157c848e9fd3adc280f887473f36c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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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