If you want to spend some of your time in Nagano making things or exploring the local food (or sake) scene in a more hands-on way, what are your options? Here are eight experiences to try…
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Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to the city of Nagano – the best things to do, itinerary ideas, where to stay, how to visit the Snow Monkeys and more
10 Fabulous Day Trips from Nagano
Just 80 minutes from Tokyo by the fast Shinkansen, Nagano City is a great place to base yourself for a few days. It puts you in reach of some of Japan’s most beautiful nature, some very pretty smaller towns, amazing artworks, cool castles and even a troop of cheeky monkeys who like a dip in hot water. Here’s how to visit them all for the day from Nagano.
8 Things To Know Before Visiting Nagano
No matter how long you spend planning your trip, there are always some things you don’t realise until you arrive. Here’s what I wish I’d known before I visited Nagano, plus a few other essential tips, that will hopefully make your stay go more smoothly.
How to Spend Two Days in Nagano
Two days is the perfect amount of time to explore what Nagano City has to offer, see the Snow Monkeys, and even take an extra half-day trip to somewhere like Matsumoto. Here’s how to fit it all in…
How to Use the Local Bus in Nagano
Nagano is a very walkable city, and it does have a train service that can get you a bit closer to some areas, but if you want to get to the most popular sights like Zenkoji quickly – or, rest your feet on the way back to your hotel, you’ll likely want to use the buses that run around town. Here’s what you need to know so you don’t get confused.
How to Spend One Day in Nagano
Nagano city is home to a vast temple, that’s also one of the most important in Japan, a cool retro area, some interesting art – and more. Here’s how to fit the best sights into one day.
How to Get to the Snow Monkeys From Nagano
The famous snow monkeys in the hot springs are located about 40km away from the city of Nagano, but how do you get there? Our guide explains the best routes and gives some tips for when you arrive.
Top 10 Things to See in Nagano City
Just a few hours away from Tokyo, the city of Nagano is home to one of Japan’s most important shrines, the famous snow monkeys and much more – so, what should you do when you visit? Here are our top 10 things to do in Nagano.