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 …
What to do in Zenkoji Temple Area at Night?
For centuries, Zenkoji Temple has drawn pilgrims from across Japan as Nagano's spiritual heart. After sunset, when daytime crowds disperse, the temple approach …
Shinshu Sake Festival: Fireworks and Sake in Late Autumn
The first thing most people think when they hear "fireworks festival" is summer. Yukata, humidity, cicadas singing into the dusk. However, on November …
Things to Do with Family in Nagano City
Nagano Prefecture, Japan's "Roof of the Alps," offers families a mix of adventure and culture amid its peaks and valleys, from Olympic sites …
Zenkoji Omotesando Illumination Returns to Light Up Nagano's Historic Pathway
On November 15, 2025, the 1.8-kilometer stretch between Nagano Station and Zenkoji Temple transforms into a river of light. The Zenkoji Omotesando Illumination …
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