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  • July 31, 2024

    Omi-Hachiman

    On the shores of Lake Biwa sits the picturesque town of Omi-Hachiman. Once a thriving merchant town on the Nakasendo Road, the city still retains much of its Edo-Era charms.The city fir...
  • April 30, 2019

    Explore Shibu Onsen

    Located between Yudanaka Station and the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen is a historic hot spring town boasting a 1300-year history. Blessed with numerous thermal water sources, the town has long...
  • May 11, 2017

    The 9 Healing Hot Springs of Shibu Onsen

    Boasting a 1300-year history and numerous sources of thermal water, Shibu Onsen has long been regarded as a place of healing and refuge. Home to many traditional guesthouses, most of which have t...
  • July 28, 2017

    Shiga Kogen International Ski School

    Based in the Okushiga ski fields of Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen International Ski School offers skiing and snowboarding lessons in English and other foreign languages. Both group and private ...
  • September 4, 2024

    Gokayama

    Often overshadowed by Shirakawago, Gokayama is the other half of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is focused on the preservation of the gassho-zukuri thatched roof houses. It is made up of three s...
  • July 25, 2015

    Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

    A short walk from Nagano’s famous Zenko-ji Temple, the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum has been the city’s preeminent museum since it opened in 1996. Renovated through 2020, the museum was form...
  • December 6, 2015

    Shop at Zenkoji’s Nakamise Street

    The name of this street in Nagano City literally translates to "shops on the inside", alluding to its location on the Zenko-ji Temple complex. This dynamic souvenir street leads the way to Zenkoji's ...
  • November 25, 2015

    Yoshinoya Sake Brewery

    Dating back over 300 years, the Yoshinoya Sake Brewery offers a wide selection of Japanese sake and Zenko-ji miso. The flavours are rich and varied, and sake tastings are offered so you can try the di...
  • June 30, 2017

    Uruoikan

    Susobanakyo Hot Spring Uruoikan or simply 'Uruoikan' (うるおい館) is an onsen facility - including hotel and restaurant - within walking distance of Nagano Station. Offering both indoor and outdoor ba...