Located just under two hours from Tokyo, Nagano is a good first stop if you plan a trip around the Japanese Alps region. But how long should you stay in Nagano? Here’s what I suggest after my recent trip there.
Central Japan
Tips and tricks for cities in Central Japan. These include Nagoya, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go. Find itineraries, accommodation advice and transport tips.
10 Things Not Miss in Nagoya’s Endo-Ji Shopping Street
This atmospheric shopping street was one of the favorite places I stumbled upon during my trip to Nagoya. It’s the perfect place for just wandering, but, there are a few sights not to miss – or that need a little bit more explanation. And here they are…
Visiting Nagoya’s Most Unusual Shrines
There’s a lot to do in Nagoya – but, one of my days was filled exploring some of Nagoya’s most quirky shrines. If you’re looking for a list of unusual things to do in Nagoya, you might want to start here.
How to Spend Two Days in Nagoya
Nagoya is a fantastic city. I had just over two full days there and, in my opinion, that was not enough – but, if that is all you have, our two-day Nagoya itinerary shows you how you might want to spend it.
Kurobe Gorge Railway Has Reopened. Here’s What You Need to Know
Damage to one of the bridges on the route meant the popular Kurobe Gorge train in the Japanese Alps hasn’t run its full route for a while. That’s changed for the late 2026 season, but there are still a few things to know about the route. Let’s explain…
How Long in Nagoya is Enough?
A great stop between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya tends to get ignored on most first-time travellers’ itineraries. It even took me until trip six to get there – and that was by accident! That meant I did not end up with enough time here to do everything I wanted. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you don’t do the same thing…