What to do in Nagano Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Discover Matsumoto Walking Tour

Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour

CA $61
per adult
Matsumoto Original: A Local's City Walking Tour
Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

CA $104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

CA $216
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Tokyo:/Nagano togakushi Shrine, custom full private Tour

Tokyo:/Nagano togakushi Shrine, custom full private Tour

CA $706
per traveller
Tokyo:/Nagano togakushi Shrine, custom full private Tour
Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

CA $94
per adult
Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch
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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

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Hit the slopes at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area, a top ski area in Hakuba. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Where to stay in Nagano Prefecture

Find the best Nagano Prefecture areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hokujo

While visiting Hokujo, you might make a stop by sights like Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort.
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Shiga Highlands

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.
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Kyukaruizawa

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kyukaruizawa. You might want to make time for a stop at Kumoba Pond or Karuizawa New Art Museum.
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Echo Land

Echo Land might not have many top sights, but Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Happo-one Adam Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Kamisuwa Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Kamisuwa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Suwashi Kohan Park or Lake Suwa.

 

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Day trip destinations from Nagano Prefecture

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Suzaka

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Shizuoka

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Hakuba

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a torii gate, and a mountainous backdrop.

Takayama

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Matsumoto

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Kiso

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Yamanouchi

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