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National Treasure Matsumoto Castle
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Jigokudani Yaen-koen
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Zenkoji Temple
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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
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Daio Wasabi Farm
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
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Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) Kamisha Honmiya
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Narai-juku (post town)
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Shibu Onsen
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Togakushi Shrine Chusha
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Unmissable Autumn Leaf-viewing spots in Japan
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Japan gets lit as fireworks festivals return with a bang
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Affordable travel in Kanto with the JR TOKYO Wide PASS
Areas
What is Nagano?
Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.
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4.0Travel Plans
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- A one day tour of Matsumoto, Nagano a castle town with art
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- Matsumoto City, centered around Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, is a scenic castle town, where time moves slowly. It is also a city of contemporary art which is rich in character and supported by a young generation. Here, we introduce a recommended “artistic castle town” one-day plan.
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- A cycling tour around Karuizawa—travel by rent-a-cycle!
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- Karuizawa has many flat roads and is perfect for cycling. This plan introduces a one-day tour where visitors can enjoy nature, cuisine and shopping in Karuizawa while riding around by bicycle. Consider renting an electric-assist bicycle, depending on your level of fitness.
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Travel Guide
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Nagano Overviews
Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Long
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Getting Around
Nagano city, the prefectural capital of Nagano, is not only easy to access from Tokyo, but also well connected to some of the less-accessible parts of Nagano, making it a good place to start your journey. The Hokuriku Shinkansen takes around 1.5 hours from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, while trips into the mountains are often best taken on direct buses from Tokyo.
