Nagano
Featured places: Nagano City, Karuizawa City, Matsumoto City, Azumino City, Kamikochi, Narai, Hakuba Village, etc.
Nagano City is accessible from Tokyo by Shinkansen in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Yamanouchi Town
Famous for its wild snow monkeys that relax in natural hot springs during winter and adorable newborn baby snow monkeys in spring.
Togakushi Shrine
Nagano City
A historic shrine known for its iconic cedar-lined path and deep roots in Japanese mythology.
Kumobaike Pond & Vicinity
Karuizawa City
Karuizawa, nicknamed the “Switzerland of the East,” is a charming resort town that rose to popularity in the late 1800s as a summer retreat introduced by a Canadian missionary.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
Karuizawa City
A spacious outlet mall featuring over 200 stores offering a wide range of branded products, set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto City
One of Japan’s 12 original castles, known for its striking black exterior and scenic backdrop of the Japanese Alps.
Nawate Shopping Streets
Matsumoto City
Explore charming shopping streets with local food, traditional crafts, and drinkable mineral water from several wells in the area.
Miso Brewery
Matsumoto City
Renowned for traditional miso-making, where miso is fermented for over three years in cedar barrels for rich flavor. Tours are available, along with miso-based dishes to enjoy.
Matsumoto City Museum of Art
Matsumoto City
Showcasing works by Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist born in Matsumoto, known for her bold polka-dot motifs and immersive art.
Wasabi Farm
Matsumoto City
Featuring lush wasabi fields irrigated by
spring water from the Japanese Alps.
Enjoy wasabi-based dishes like ice cream and admire traditional watermills.
Kamikochi
Matsumoto City
A scenic highland valley in the Japanese Alps, known for its stunning hiking trails and mountain views, perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Narai-juku
Shiojiri City
A well-preserved post town along the
Nakasendo Trail, known for its traditional
Edo-period architecture.
Hakuba Village
Hakuba Village
A renowned year-round destination celebrated for its world-class ski resorts and outdoor activities.
Recommended Food
An open-air cafe surrounded by nature, featuring a peaceful riverside terrace and serving vegan-friendly sweets and drinks.
An open-air cafe surrounded by nature, featuring a peaceful riverside terrace and serving vegan-friendly sweets and drinks.
Charming Cafe
Miyota Town
A refined restaurant set in a 130-year-old historic building, offering seasonal Shinshu cuisine in an elegant, traditional setting.​
A refined restaurant set in a 130-year-old historic building, offering seasonal Shinshu cuisine in an elegant, traditional setting.​
Kaiseki Restaurant
Matsumoto City
Recommended Accommodation
A tranquil Relais & Châteaux ryokan nestled in the Japanese Alps, offering natural hot spring baths, refined kaiseki and French cuisine, and serene forest views.​
A tranquil Relais & Châteaux ryokan nestled in the Japanese Alps, offering natural hot spring baths, refined kaiseki and French cuisine, and serene forest views.​
Luxurious Ryokan
Matsumoto City
A stylishly renovated 17th-century ryokan, blending Japanese tradition with modern design. It features boutique stays, private open-air baths, a bakery, bookstore, and brewery.
A stylishly renovated 17th-century ryokan, blending Japanese tradition with modern design. It features boutique stays, private open-air baths, a bakery, bookstore, and brewery.
Modern Ryokan
Matsumoto City
A restored century-old villa blending Japanese tradition and modern comfort under Relais & Châteaux, set amid tranquil fields with views of Northern Alps.
A restored century-old villa blending Japanese tradition and modern comfort under Relais & Châteaux, set amid tranquil fields with views of Northern Alps.