Nagano
A mountainous historic town with many hot springs.
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la rencontre
Nagano, Nagano
French, Italian/French
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Ramen Hachi
Ueda / Komoro / Saku, Nagano
Ramen, Ramen (noodles)
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LOW-NON-BAR #RTS
Karuizawa, Nagano
Bar/Cocktails, Bars (pubs)
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Sake to Soba Taihoku
Matsumoto Station, Nagano
Soba (noodles), Japanese
Nagano Area Map

With many skiing grounds like Hakuba and Shiga Kogen, winter sports are very popular in Nagano. It is a venue of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. High altitude of the mountainous prefecture is making it a popular place of summering, too. You can enjoy many historic areas and sites such as the Matsumoto Castile (a National Treasure), Tsumagojuku (a busy post town in the Edo Period), and Naraijuku where old-time townscape back to the Edo Period is remaining to this day. Hot springs are also very popular in Nagano. From famous ones to small local ones, it is said that there are more than 600 hot spring sites in Nagano. With the launch of the Nagano Shinkansen, you can reach Nagano in just 90 minutes from Tokyo.
Access from major landmarks
Narita International Airport - Nagano station
From Narita Airport to Keisei-Ueno station
Forty-one minutes (via Keisei Skyliner)
From Ueno station to Nagano station
Seventy-nine minutes (via JR Shinkansen Kagayaki)
Attractions in Nagano
Landmarks
Articles of Nagano
Learn more about the local culinary scene to get ready for your Japan trip.
Here are the articles to introduce the best restaurants in Nagano.
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5 Restaurants Near Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Perfect for New Year Visits
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Central Honshu (Chubu), June 2019
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Escape the Heat and Visit Karuizawa, Japan's Beloved Summer Retreat
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Looking for a cool escape from the lingering summer heat! Here are five recommended restaurants in Karuizawa, where one can feel the green breeze.
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Four Selected Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in the Ueda, Komoro, and Karuizawa Area | Nagano
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5 Must-Visit Restaurants in Nagano to Experience the Bounty of Shinshu
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Central Honshu (Chubu), December 2019
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Top Cafes in Karuizawa
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Enjoy Glorious Autumn Views! Japan's Most Beautiful Cosmos Fields
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5 Recommended Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Karuizawa
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Nagano - Chef's Recommendation
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