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Issa’s Pathway
Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Kobayashi (1763-1868), formerly known as Nobuyuki Kobayashi. Issa frequented Yudanaka to use the hot springs and gather people toget...Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu
Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a hot spring on a hillside overlooking the mountains. There are separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The water is na...White Ring Arena
During the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, The White Ring hosted figure skating and short-track speed skating. Today, the venue continues to house an ice-skating rink, open to the public. Since Nagano hos...Aqua Wing Arena
Aqua Wing Arena functioned as Stadium B for ice hocking games in 1998, in conjunction with Big Hat / Stadium A. Today, the Aqua Wing Arena is home to water sports facilities – a popular destination o...Nagano Grand Cinemas – Movie Theater
Going to a Japanese movie theater is somewhat different than going to a movie in, let's say, America. While the differences are not huge, movie-lovers would probably enjoy the different atmosphere.M...Midori Department Store
Shopping is always a fun occasion and that fact doesn't change in Japan. So when you're in Nagano and aching for some new clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, books, etc., go to the following department store...Tokyu Department Store
Tokyu fills in the middle price point for shopping near Nagano Station. At basement level you'll find a small supermarket and food court where you can buy take-out foods.The first floor has jewelry,...C-ONE Department Store
C-one is a department store close to Nagano Station. While Midori is a great department store with many quality shops, it can be quite expensive for the budget traveler. If you're on a tight budget bu...Karaoke: JoySound
If you're in Japan and are in need of some serious vocal exercise then a Karaoke place is where you need to be. Joysound is one of the karaoke places located in Nagano City. It's close to the station ...
