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  • 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...
  • 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...
  • July 25, 2024

    Water Activities at Three Lakes of Nishina

    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...
  • July 26, 2024

    Aburahi Shrine

    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...
  • December 20, 2024

    Sawara : Sawara Inoh Tadataka Museum and Memorial House

    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...