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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Located 13 kilometers directly north of Shinano-Omachi Station, the Three Nishina Lakes of Aoki, Nakatsuna, and Kizaki are best known for its azure waters and the lake activities that can be done the...

With a history spanning more than 1,100 years, Aburahi Shrine was revered by people of all kinds throughout the ages. It now plays an important role as a filming location for many historical movies a...

Situated in Chiba prefecture, and approximately 110 minutes to 145 minutes from Tokyo is Sawara. To reach Sawara in the fastest from Tokyo, take a train from Shinjuku station for 110 minutes using th...

Situated in Chiba prefecture, and approximately 110 minutes to 145 minutes from Tokyo is Sawara. To reach Sawara in the fastest from Tokyo, take a train from Shinjuku station for 110 minutes using th...