Nine of the twelve highest mountains in Japan can be found in Nagano and one of its lakes, Lake Kizaki, is a beach resort popular for its water attractions and games. The climate is predominantly alpine …

Just over an hour away from Nagano Station, Hakuba offers breathtaking scenery of the Japanese Alps and a plethora of ways to enjo...

Discover the top things to do in Nagano, a mountainous region in Chubu, known for the rural beauty of Kamikochi, resort-like Karuizawa, or the magic of Matsumoto Castle. A former Winter Oympics host, …

Apr 23, 2025 · From monkeys bathing in hot springs to historic mountain villages and ski slopes, get to know Nagano Prefecture in Japan with this first-timer's guide.

Nagano (長野県, Nagano-ken) is a mountainous, landlocked prefecture in the center of Honshu, belonging to the Chubu Region. Located only an hour by shinkansen from Tokyo, the large …

Apr 21, 2025 · Nagano Prefecture (長野県) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and culture. This guide covers the best times to visit, …

Nagano, landlocked largely mountainous ken (prefecture), central Honshu, Japan. The prefectural capital is Nagano city, in the northern part of the prefecture. Most of the prefecture’s landscape is …

The population of Nagano is about 2,060,000 as of 2022. This area is a highland called Central Highland of Japan (中央高地 Chūō-kōchi) surrounded by mountains. Nagano, especially Karuizawa, is a …

Apr 13, 2023 · Landlocked Nagano Prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Honshū is sometimes known as the “roof of Japan,” as it is dominated by the mountainous territory of the Japanese Alps. …

Apr 23, 2025 · Enjoy Nagano's wild natural scenery at its many national parks, historical sites and hot springs. Here are our recommendations for 15 of Nagano’s best sightseeing spots.