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Best Tours in Nagano

Outside of Japan's big cities, the country is largely composed of beautiful moun…Outside of Japan's big cities, the country is largely composed of beautiful moun…

JOIN A SNOW MONKEY TOUR

We offer lots of tours to and from Nagano Station including guided visits to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen and more!…We offer lots of tours to and from Nagano Station including guided visits to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen and more!…

DISCOVER TOGAKUSHI

Only 45-minutes from the city, Togakushi is home to forest shrines, mountain ninja, hiking trails, great food and Togakushi Ski Resort.…Only 45-minutes from the city, Togakushi is home to forest shrines, mountain ninja, hiking trails, great food and Togakushi Ski Resort.…

MONZEN TERRACE ENYA

Looking for a great meal while in Nagano? Look no further than Monzen Terrace Enya, located under 2-minutes from Zenko-ji Temple.…Looking for a great meal while in Nagano? Look no further than Monzen Terrace Enya, located under 2-minutes from Zenko-ji Temple.…

HOTEL KOKUSAI 21

Kokusai 21 is the city's most established international hotel, offering multiple restaurants and pacious Western-style rooms.…Kokusai 21 is the city's most established international hotel, offering multiple restaurants and pacious Western-style rooms.…

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Best Trails in Nagano

With seventy percent of its land mass covered by mountainous terrain, Japan is at its…

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Offers & Deals in Nagano

As our name implies, Snow Monkey Resorts started in Nagano. And even though we have e…

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Green Season Deals In Central Japan 2024/2025

Based in Central Japan and operating all year round, we are a registered travel agent…

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Winter Deals in Nagano 2024/25

Based in Nagano and operating all year round, we are a registered travel agent, tour …

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Best Tours in Nagano

Outside of Japan's big cities, the country is largely composed of beautiful mountains…

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Cherry Blossoms in Nagano: When and Where to Enjoy the 2025 Season

Cherry blossoms play an important role in Japanese culture and for the brief time the…

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Visit Nagano City: Everything You Need To Know

Lying in the centre of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth…

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40 Things to Do Around Nagano & Where to Stay

Lying in the centre of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth…

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15 Things To Do In Togakushi & Where To Stay

Nestled in the mountains to the north-west of Nagano City - and within the actual bou…

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15 Things to Do in Matsushiro & Where to Stay

Located 12KM to the south of central Nagano City, Matsushiro is a small town known fo…

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30 Best Events, Festivals & Seasonal Activities in Nagano

Nagano is a large and varied region offering a busy calendar of events, festivals and…

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Autumn Leaves in Nagano: When and Where to Enjoy the 2024 Season

Nagano and the surrounding areas making-up Central Japan boasts most of the country's…

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Best Places to Stay in Nagano

Nagano City is the largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the primary transport hub fo…

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Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park

Declared a national park in 2015, Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park – 妙高戸隠国立公園 – i…

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20 of the Best Local Foods from Nagano

The old saying goes that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. From my own e…

Tours

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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Hakuba
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥17,800

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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Shiga Kogen
Pick-up:: Nagano City Yudanaka/Shibu
Drop-off:: Nagano City Yudanaka/Shibu

¥21,800

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(Spring Only) 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥17,800

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[NOV 23 ONLY] 1-Day Tour: Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival & Snow Monkeys

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥28,800

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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji Tomyo Lantern Festival

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Hakuba
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥19,800

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[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao Myoko

¥122,000 ~ / group

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[START FROM HAKUBA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Hakuba
Pick-up:: Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao Myoko

¥181,600 ~ / group

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2-Day Snow Monkey Tour: Nagano To Takayama via Matsumoto

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Takayama Matsumoto
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Takayama

¥88,000

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1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥40,000 /
32,000

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[Spring Only] 1-Day Tour from Nagano: Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route

Spots:: Nagano Alpine Route
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥30,000

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[Summer/Autumn only] Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'

Spots:: Nagano Alpine Route
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥30,000

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Step into the Past on the Nakasendo

Spots:: Nagano Matsumoto Kiso Valley
Pick-up:: Nagano City Matsumoto
Drop-off:: Nagano City Matsumoto

¥24,900

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Experience Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku

Spots:: Nagano Matsumoto Kiso Valley
Pick-up:: Nagano City Matsumoto
Drop-off:: Nagano City Matsumoto

¥23,800

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle

Spots:: Nagano Matsumoto Kamikochi
Pick-up:: Nagano City Matsumoto
Drop-off:: Nagano City Matsumoto

¥23,800

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[START FROM NAGANO/MATSUMOTO] Private Kamikochi Tour

Spots:: Nagano Matsumoto Kamikochi
Pick-up:: Nagano City Matsumoto
Drop-off:: Nagano City Matsumoto

¥172,100 ~ / group

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Half-Day Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥14,500

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Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour with ‘Shukubo’ Stay

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥33,800

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1-Day Togakushi Legends Tour: Hands-on Soba Noodles, Ninja Village, and Hidden Shrines

Spots:: Nagano Togakushi
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥19,800

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(Special Event) Nagano's Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour

Spots:: Nagano Hakuba
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥19,800

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1 Day Tour from Nagano: Fruits-Picking & Family Fun Activities in a Samurai Town

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥130,000 ~ per group

1-Day Samurai Food & Life Tour: Oyaki, Samurai Residences, and Katana Practice

Spots:: Nagano Hakuba
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥17,800

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2-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Samurai Experience & Zenkoji 'Shukubo' Stay

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥48,000 ~

1-Day Tour from Nagano and Karuizawa: Unwind in Kusatsu Onsen

Spots:: Nagano Karuizawa Kusatsu
Pick-up:: Nagano City Karuizawa
Drop-off:: Nagano City Karuizawa

¥24,800

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Karuizawa: Colors of the Season at Ashikaga Flower Park

Spots:: Nagano Karuizawa Ashikaga
Pick-up:: Nagano City Karuizawa
Drop-off:: Nagano City Karuizawa

¥29,800

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1-Day Historic Obuse & Hokusai: Japan's 'Mad Man of Art' Tour

Spots:: Nagano
Pick-up:: Nagano City Obuse
Drop-off:: Nagano City Obuse

¥19,800

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(Green Season) 4-Day Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa: The Ultimate Central Japan Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Takayama Kanazawa Matsumoto Kamikochi Shirakawago
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Kanazawa

¥99,000

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[START FROM MYOKO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Myoko
Pick-up:: Myoko
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao Myoko

¥179,300~ / group

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[START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nozawa Onsen Madarao
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao

¥170,300 ~ / group

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[START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Karuizawa
Pick-up:: Karuizawa
Drop-off:: Karuizawa

¥160,000 ~ / group

[START FROM SHIGA KOGEN] Private Snow Monkey Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Shiga Kogen
Pick-up:: Shiga Kogen
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba Nozawa Onsen Shiga Kogen Madarao Myoko

¥170,300 ~ / group

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2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Villa Stay

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥95,000

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2-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun Winter Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Shiga Kogen
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥65,000 ~

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2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥70,000 ~

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1-Day Tour From Hakuba & Nagano: Nozawa Fire Festival & Snow Monkeys

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Hakuba Nozawa Onsen
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥24,500

1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Zenkoji Winter Illumination

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City
Drop-off:: Nagano City

¥19,800

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(Special Event) Nagano's Hidden Samurai Town & Zenkoji Winter Illumination Tour

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥19,800 → 9,900

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(Spring Only) Private 1-Day Tour: Cherry Blossoms of Takato Castle Park

Spots:: Nagano Matsumoto
Pick-up:: Nagano City Matsumoto
Drop-off:: Nagano City Matsumoto

¥188,100 ~ / group

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1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys & Snowmobiling in Shiga Kogen

Spots:: Nagano Snow Monkey Shiga Kogen
Pick-up:: Nagano City Hakuba Yudanaka/Shibu Shiga Kogen
Drop-off:: Nagano City Hakuba

¥26,000/43,000

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How to Get to Nagano

As the largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the broader region, Nagano City is your …

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How To Get To Togakushi

Upon arriving in Togakushi, first-time visitors will be surprised just how close it i…

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How To Get To Matsushiro

Located approximately 11-12KM to the south of central Nagano, the small and unassumin…

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HAKUBA → TOGAKUSHI

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NAGANO STN → ECHIGO YUZAWA

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NAGANO STN → LOTTE ARAI

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NAGANO STN → KAMIKOCHI

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NAGANO STN → KISO(NARAI-JUKU)

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NAGANO STN → TOGAKUSHI

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NAGANO STN → MATSUMOTO

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NAGANO STN → KARUIZAWA

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NAGANO STN → KAWAGUCHIKO

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NAGANO STN → KUSATSU

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NAGANO STN → TAKAYAMA

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NAGANO STN → TOKYO (SHINJUKU)

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NAGANO STN → HANEDA AIRPORT

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NAGANO STN → NARITA AIRPORT

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK

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NAGANO STN → NOZAWA ONSEN

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NAGANO STN → MADARAO

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NAGANO STN → MYOKO

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NAGANO STN → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

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NAGANO STN → OKUSHIGA

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NAGANO STN → HAKUBA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → OKUSHIGA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → HAKUBA

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LUNCH (2HR) → NAGANO STN

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NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NAGANO STN

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Snow Monkey Resorts Fleet of Charter Vehicles

Snow Monkey Resorts operates a fleet of vehicles that can be privately chartered for …

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Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo--Nagano--Toyama--Kanazawa--Tsuruga)

Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkanse…

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable

The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of…

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Nagano Station

Conveniently located in the centre of Nagano City, Nagano Station is the busiest tran…

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Nagano Dentetsu Line (Nagano--Yudanaka/Monkey Park)

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station, the 'Nagano Dentetsu' or 'Nagano Ele…

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Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable

Running from Nagano Station to Yudanaka Station - the nearest station to the Jigokuda…

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Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus

The Nagano Dentetsu company, most commonly referred to simply as Nagaden, operates th…

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Nagaden Snow Monkey Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

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ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus

The ALPICO Bus company, most commonly referred to simply as ALPICO, operates the majo…

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ALPICO Hakuba Express Bus Timetable

ALPICO operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular de…

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Nagaden Shiga Kogen Express Bus Timetable

Nagaden operates a variety of express bus services to some of Nagano’s most popular d…

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Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal

Located at the entrance to the Hakuba Happo-One village, the Hakuba Happo Bus Termina…

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Hakuba Shuttle Bus Timetable

The Hakuba Shuttle Bus operates in and around Hakuba Valley through winter and early …

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Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts Shuttle Bus Timetable

*PLEASE NOTE - due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the Myoko Kogen Shuttle Bus wil…

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Limited Express Shinano (Nagano--Matsumoto--Nagoya)

Running from Nagano Station to Nagoya Station, the Limited Express Shinano connects t…

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Limited Express Shinano Line Timetable

The Limited Express Shinano operates daily services from Nagano Station and Nagoya St…

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Snow Monkey Pass

For visitors to Nagano, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is one of the region’s most popula…

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Hokuriku Arch Pass

Many international visitors to Japan will follow a route that takes them from Tokyo t…

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JR East Pass

Japan’s 'Shinkansen' network – often referred to as the ‘Bullet Train’ by internation…

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Private Charters

HAKUBA → TOGAKUSHI

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Hakuba, Togakushi

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → ECHIGO YUZAWA

Duration:: 3-4 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Yuzawa

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → LOTTE ARAI

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Myoko

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → KAMIKOCHI

Duration:: 2-3 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Kamikochi

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → KISO(NARAI-JUKU)

Duration:: 2-3 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Kiso Valley

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → TOGAKUSHI

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Togakushi

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → MATSUMOTO

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Matsumoto

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → KARUIZAWA

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Karuizawa

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → KAWAGUCHIKO

Duration:: 3-4 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Mt. Fuji

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → KUSATSU

Duration:: 2-3 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Kusatsu

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → TAKAYAMA

Duration:: 3-4 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Takayama

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → TOKYO (SHINJUKU)

Duration:: 3-4 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Tokyo

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → HANEDA AIRPORT

Duration:: 4-5 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Tokyo

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → NARITA AIRPORT

Duration:: 4-5 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Tokyo

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Nozawa Onsen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → MADARAO

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Madarao

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → MYOKO

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Myoko

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Shiga Kogen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → OKUSHIGA

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Shiga Kogen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → HAKUBA

Duration:: 1-2 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Hakuba

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NOZAWA ONSEN

Duration:: 5-6 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Nozawa Onsen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MADARAO

Duration:: 5-6 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Madarao

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ MYOKO

Duration:: 5-6 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Myoko

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → ICHINOSE/TAKAMAGAHARA (SHIGA KOGEN)

Duration:: 4-5 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → OKUSHIGA

Duration:: 4-5 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Shiga Kogen

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR) → HAKUBA

Duration:: 6-7 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey, Hakuba

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ LUNCH (2HR) → NAGANO STN

Duration:: 6-7 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey

Private Charters

NAGANO STN → SNOW MONKEY PARK (3HR)→ NAGANO STN

Duration:: 4-5 Hours
Spots:: Nagano, Snow Monkey

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Activities

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Zenkoji Temple

Less than 30 minutes walk from Nagano Station, Zenkoji is one of Japan’s oldest and m…

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Togakushi

Sitting quietly in the mountains bordering Nagano City and within the larger Myoko-To…

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Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk

Our Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk is located outside of the East Exit of Nagano Stati…

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Stay at a Traditional 'Shukubo' in Zenkoji Temple

Located only 20 minutes walk from Nagano Station, Zenkoji is one of Japan’s oldest an…

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Discover Matsushiro - Nagano City's Samurai Town

Around 12km to the south of central Nagano City, Matsushiro is a small town known fir…

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Nagano Cultural Experiences

The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in many aspects of l…

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Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics

Long known for its huge snowfall and world-class skiing, Nagano was the proud host of…

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Togakushi Ski Resort

Located less than an hour from Nagano Station, Togakushi Ski Resort is a small but hi…

Enjoy Sake in Nagano

As home to the second largest number of breweries in Japan, Nagano is an ideal place …

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Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

A short walk from Nagano’s famous Zenko-ji Temple, the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art…

Shop at Zenkoji's Nakamise Street

The name of this street in Nagano City literally translates to "shops on the inside",…

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Yoshinoya Sake Brewery

Dating back over 300 years, the Yoshinoya Sake Brewery offers a wide selection of Jap…

Uruoikan

Susobanakyo Hot Spring Uruoikan or simply 'Uruoikan' (うるおい館) is an onsen facility - i…

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Rosary Blessing & Morning Service At Zenkoji Temple

Zenkoji Temple is home to a number of Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, some of which …

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‘Zazen’(Seated) Meditation

Meditation is one the primary Buddhist practices and one which brings great peace and…

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‘Goma’ Prayer (Fire Ceremony) at Zenkoji Temple

Buddhists believe that we must subjugate and ultimately rid ourselves of worldly desi…

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'Shodo' (Calligraphy) Experience in Nagano City

Japanese calligraphy or ‘shodo’ is an ancient practice which retains its importance a…

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‘Shakyo’ (Brush) Meditation

The teachings of the Buddha have been passed down to us in the form of written ‘sutra…

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'Origami' Experience in Nagano City

Known throughout the world, the seemingly simple craft of ‘origami’ (paper-folding) i…

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'Mizuhiki' (Paper Cord) Making Experience in Nagano City

Gift-giving plays an essential role in Japanese culture as a sign of appreciation and…

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Traditional Tea Ceremony In Nagano City

Tea ceremonies or ‘Sado’ in Japanese, offer a respite from the pace of modern life an…

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'Washi' (Japanese Paper) Making Experience in Nagano City

Though a commonplace material today, paper was long considered a cherished item in Ja…

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Enjoy Fresh Oyaki in Nagano City

When coming to the Nagano area, oyaki is definitely one thing you should try. These w…

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Matsushiro Castle Park

Less than 5-minutes walk from the centre of the town’s Tourist Information Center, Ma…

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The Sanada Family Residence

The Sanada Residence was built in 1864, prior to the large-scale demolition followed …

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Matsushiro Bunbu Literary & Military Arts School

Also referred to as the ‘Matsushiro Bunbu Gakko’ and ‘Old School for Literary and Mil…

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Former Higuchi Residence

Located nearby other popular attractions including the Sanada Treasures Museum, Sanad…

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Samurai & Traditional Experiences in Matsushiro

Formerly a school for the sons of samurai, the Matsushiro Bunbu Literary & Military A…

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Zozan Shrine

Dedicated to Zozan Sakuma (1811-1864) – an important figure in Japanese history who p…

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Yamadera Jyozan Residence

One of Matsushiro’s best-preserved historic residences, Yamadera Jyozan was once home…

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Sanada Treasures Museum

Once the rulers of Matsushiro and an important family in both regional and Japanese h…

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Chokoku-ji Temple

Chokoku-ji Temple is located away from the main area of attractions in Matsushiro but…

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Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji Temple

A small and curious temple, Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji won’t hold your attention for lo…

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Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shrine

Tucked-away behind residential buildings, the Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shrine is, in itse…

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Zozan Imperial Wartime Tunnels

Officially known as the 'Matsushiro Daihonei' or ‘Matsushiro Underground Imperial He…

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Togakushi 'Okusha' (Upper Shrine)

The most important of the five shrines making-up the Togakushi Shrine complex, the 'O…

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Hiking & Walking Trails of Togakushi

Part of the larger Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, Togakushi lies just outside …

(Nature & Adventure / Summer Activities)

Kagami-ike (Lake Kagami)

Located just outside Nagano City in the beautiful region of Togakushi, Kagami-ike or …

(Arts & Culture / Summer Activities)

Togakushi Ninja & Folk Museum inc. Ninja House

Established in the 12th century, the Togakure school of ninja was founded in the moun…

(Entertainment)

Kids' Ninja Village

Togakushi is known for several things, and one of those things is their history of th…

(Health & Well-being)

Togakure Ninja Training in Togakushi

Established in Togakushi in the 12th century, the Togakure school of ninjitsu is one …

(Arts & Culture / Health & Well-being)

Stay at a Traditional 'Shukubo' in Togakushi

Home to some of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, Togakushi has been a plac…

(Nature & Adventure / Snow Activities)

Snowshoe Trekking in Togakushi

Lying within the boundary of Nagano City and accessible using local buses from Nagano…

(Health & Well-being)

Olympic Stadium / Minami Nagano Sports Park

Now known as the ‘Minami Nagano Sports Park’, the Olympic Stadium hosted the opening …

(Health & Well-being)

M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena & Olympic Museum

Located around 5km from Nagano Station and accessible using public buses, M-Wave was …

(Health & Well-being)

Aqua Wing Arena

Aqua Wing Arena functioned as Stadium B for ice hocking games in 1998, in conjunction…

(Entertainment)

Nagano Grand Cinemas - Movie Theater

Going to a Japanese movie theater is somewhat different than going to a movie in, let…

Midori Department Store

Shopping is always a fun occasion and that fact doesn't change in Japan. So when you'…

Tokyu Department Store

Tokyu fills in the middle price point for shopping near Nagano Station. At basement l…

C-ONE Department Store

C-one is a department store close to Nagano Station. While Midori is a great departme…

(Arts & Culture)

Tonbo-Dama Bead Crafting

At Gallery Shop Hanagura (ギャラリーショップ花蔵) you can make glass beads of your own unique d…

(Arts & Culture)

Yuzen & Kusaki-Zome Dyeing Workshop

At Gallery Hanagura (ギャラリー花蔵), various traditional techniques are used to create uniq…

(Entertainment)

Meet Maids At Maid Cafe & Bar REI

Most people coming to Japan will have heard of the Maid Cafe phenomenon. Maid Cafes a…

(Entertainment)

Play With Cats At Cat Cafe NARU

If you visit Japan and are a cat lover, then going to a cat cafe will no doubt deligh…

(Summer Activities)

E-Bike in Togakushi

Togakushi is a beautiful alpine area located within easy reach of Nagano City. Most f…

(Health & Well-being)

Big Hat Arena

The distinctively named ‘Big Hat’ hosted ice hockey during the 1998 Winter Olympics. …

(Health & Well-being)

White Ring Arena

During the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, The White Ring hosted figure skating and short-…

(Entertainment)

Karaoke: JoySound

If you're in Japan and are in need of some serious vocal exercise then a Karaoke plac…

(Arts & Culture)

Kaleidoscope Workshop

Kaleidoscopes are not as popular now as they were a few decades ago, but here at Byak…

(Arts & Culture)

Bracelet Making

At Byakurenbo (白蓮坊) you can make your own bracelet with gemstones. You can add pre-ma…

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Hotels

Hotel

Hotel Kokusai 21

: Nagano City & Togakushi

¥8,000 - ¥20,000

Hotel

Hotel New Nagano NeXT

: Nagano City & Togakushi

¥6,000 - ¥12,000

Nagano City Area

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Togakushi Area

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Guesthouse

Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan

: Nagano City & Togakushi

¥$6,000 - ¥$20,000

Guesthouse

Ryokan Chuokan Shimizuya

: Nagano City & Togakushi

¥$7,000

Hotel

Tokyu Rei Hotel

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Hotel

Hotel Abest Naganoeki-mae

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Hotel

Hotel Nagano Avenue

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Hotel

Chisun Grand Hotel Nagano

: Nagano City & Togakushi

Hotel

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

: Nagano City & Togakushi

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(Japanese / Western)

MONZEN TERRACE ENYA

(Hotel / Teppanyaki)

KOKUSAI 21: TEPPANYAKI SAKURA

(Hotel / International & Fusion)

KOKUSAI 21: ITALIAN RESTAURANT DONODONO

(Hotel / International & Fusion)

KOKUSAI 21: CHINESE RESTAURANT KARIN

KOKUSAI 21: COFFEE LOUNGE BAYBERRY

Patio Daimon

Oyaki Ogawanosho

Soba Cuisine Tsumugi

Japanese Cuisine Yorifuji Ayu

Japanese Cuisine Yamabuki

Cafe + Town Guide Engawa

Ramen Kirinji

(Cafe / Izakaya & Bar)

Cafe & Bar Happa

Western Cuisine Moritaro

SHUNKA

DAIMARU SOBA

(Izakaya & Bar)

Oldies Bar My Life

GONDO'S MENYA BUSON

(Izakaya & Bar)

BISTRO & BAR NAGI

Morino Coffee Shop Kumori Tokidoki Hare

(Western / International & Fusion)

Ristorante de Campanella

(Japanese / Western)

Food Delivery in Nagano

(Izakaya & Bar)

BEERHALL TOPI

TENTEN RAMEN

SATSUMAIMO (SWEET POTATO) SWEETS STORE

KUICHI IMAMURA SOBA

HAKATA TONKOTSU RAMEN

(Izakaya & Bar)

BIKURA

KOMATSUYA

GOTOKUTEI

(Izakaya & Bar)

BACCARA

TIKU

SEISHINDO

SUZUKIEN CHATEN

(Izakaya & Bar)

YAMACHO

MENYA BUSON

(Izakaya & Bar / Japanese)

GAGATON

(International & Fusion)

CHO BALI BALI

ARTERIA BAKERY

(Izakaya & Bar)

SHINSHU NAGAYA SAKABA

THE FUJIYA GOHONJIN

¥Lunch ¥1200～

Dinner ¥5000～

(Izakaya & Bar)

JAMES NAGANO BEER MARKET

(International & Fusion)

ORIENTAL KITCHEN SANDALWOOD

TADAIMA

BURGER SPRINGS

MOMIJI CHAYA

The Treat Dressing

Kantenpapa Shop

Gallery / Shop Geshi

Events

(Arts & Culture)

Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival

Japanese fireworks festivals are grand in scale and duration with some lasting for up…

(Arts & Culture)

Zenkoji Omotesando Illumination

Established in 642, Zenkoji Temple is the spiritual and physical heart from which Nag…

(Arts & Culture)

Nagano Setsubun Festival

Setsubun (節分) means the last day of winter, or the day before the beginning of spring…

(Arts & Culture)

Nagano Tomyo Lantern Festival

Held every year since 2004, the Zenko-ji Tomyo Lantern Festival takes place at Nagano…

(Arts & Culture)

Zenkoji 'Gokaicho' Festival

Visitors heading to Nagano in the first-half of 2022 have the chance to join one of J…

(Nature & Adventure / Arts & Culture)

Takato Castle Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Spring is always a big event in Japan, with Japanese traveling the country to see the…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Nagano Binzuru Dance Festival

As we head toward summer in Japan, it means one thing – festivals, lots of them! Japa…

(Arts & Culture)

Togakushi 'Dondo-Yaki' Festival

Dondo-Yaki is an event usually held after the New Year’s Holidays. It is a traditiona…

(Local Food & Drink / Arts & Culture)

The Beeso - Togakushi Drinking Festival

This annual snow event “The Beeso (The べ〜そ)” is held on the 1st Saturday of March at …

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Matsushiro Spring Cherry Blossom Festival

The Matsushiro Spring Cherry Blossom Festival takes place on the second Saturday of A…

(Health & Well-being)

Nagano Marathon

Held in April each year, the Nagano Marathon celebrates the city and region’s role as…

(Nature & Adventure / Arts & Culture)

The Nagano Flower Festival

The Nagano Flower Festival (長野花まつり) is held every year on May 5th, Children's Day, at…

(Arts & Culture)

Nagano Gion Festival

The Gion festival is a celebration where people dedicate their prayers to calming dow…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Wakaho Fure-Ai Odori Festival

Wakaho is a district within Nagano city, a bit farther from the central area. In Waka…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Toyono Yoishoko Festival

The Toyono Yoishoko Festival (豊野ヨイショコまつり) is divided into two parts. The first part, …

(Arts & Culture)

Binzuru-Ichi Market

The Zenko-ji Binzuru-ichi Market (善光寺びんずる市) is held every month from April to Novembe…

(Arts & Culture)

Iizuna Fire Festival

The Iizuna Fire Festival (飯綱火まつり) is dedicated to the Shugendo practice of going up t…

(Local Food & Drink / Arts & Culture)

Zenkoji Temple Summer Ennichi

Summer in Japan is synonymous with heat, humidity, and more enticingly, festivals! Wh…

(Arts & Culture)

Rokaku-Lake Fireworks and Lantern Float Festival

The Rokaku-lake Fireworks and Lantern Float Festival (ろうかく湖灯籠流しと花火大会) is held in Shin…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Nagano Daidogei Street Performance Festival

The Daidogei Street Performance Festival (ながの大道芸フェスティバル) is held on the Chuo Street b…

(Arts & Culture)

Kawanakajima Battlefield Fireworks Festival

Kawanakajima Battlefield fireworks festival (川中島古戦場まつり) was originally held for the p…

(Arts & Culture / Entertainment)

Matsushiro Autumn Sanada Clan Jumangoku Festival

The second of two annual festivals in Matsushiro – along with the Spring Cherry Bloss…

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