If you’re visiting the city of Nagano on your Japan trip and aren’t sure where to stay, check out our guide. It suggests the best areas for first-time travelers and picks the best hotel choices for your type of travel.
Nagano
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
Collecting The ‘Seven Lucky God’ Stamps in Nagano
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Nagano, how about collecting stamps from the Seven Lucky Gods? The city has a walking course where you can pick up a special sheet and then go around seven shrines/temples in the city collecting their individual red seals. It’s a great way to see some smaller places you might not visit otherwise. Here’s what you need to know…
How Long Should You Spend in Nagano?
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.