Obuse sits on the Nagano plain with orchards at its edges and low mountains in the distance. Arriving by train, the first impression …
Visiting Nagano City in Winter? Start Your Ski Trip Here
Modern skiing took hold in Japan in the early 1900s, and the culture spread quickly through the Shinetsu mountains where deep snow was …
Winter Walks in Nagano Area
In late November when the snow starts to dust Nagano's peaks and the valleys sparkle with morning frost, the prefecture transforms into terrain …
Gondo ‘Shotengai’ Covered Pedestrian Street
Gondo Shopping Arcade, shotengai, is a covered pedestrian street in central Nagano City, Shotengai are traditional Japanese shopping streets, often covered, where small …
The Samurai and the Tea Ceremony: Warriors in Pursuit of Tranquillity
Tea arrived in Japan from China in the eighth century, carried by Buddhist monks who valued the beverage for its medicinal properties and …
Things to Do in Nagano City in Winter on a Day When Not Skiing
Nagano Prefecture, set in Japan's central mountains, transforms in winter into a serene world of snow-dusted temples and quiet valleys, a legacy from …
The Tourist Information Center: Your First Stop in Nagano
The Tourist Information Center provides essential maps and orientation, however many visitors prefer having local insight built directly into their exploration. Nagano Experience …
Nagano Christmas Market & Special Tour Offer on Christmas Day
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Christmas with your family this year? Nagano Christmas market will be held from December 12th to …
2025-2026 New Year's Holiday Schedule
During the New Year holiday season, many museums, local sake and miso breweries, craft shops, restaurants, and other venues may be closed or …
A Full Day in Nagano: Temple, Samurai, and Snow Monkeys
Nagano City's Zenkoji Temple and samurai sword training offer a morning of deep cultural immersion into Japan's Buddhist and martial traditions. The 90-minute …
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