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Travel articles, sights and food guides about Nagano — Japan Travel Guide

  • Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort Guide 2026: Runs, Lift Ticket Prices and Getting There from Nagano

    Hakuba Happo-one is the largest and most iconic resort in Nagano’s Hakuba Valley and a 1998 Winter Olympics venue.

  • Where to Stay in Nagano 2026: 19 Hotels Near Nagano Station, Zenkoji and Yudanaka Onsen Compared

    A 2026 guide to where to stay in Nagano, comparing hotels near Nagano Station, in front of Zenkoji and in Yudanaka-Shibu

  • Zenkoji Temple Autumn Leaves Guide 2026: Omotesando, Night Illumination and Access

    Zenkoji in Nagano is a National Treasure pilgrimage temple with 1,400 years of history. This guide covers the 2026 autum

  • Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort Guide 2026: Lift Tickets, Shinkansen Access and Beginner Tips

    A 2026-27 guide to Karuizawa Prince Ski Resort near Tokyo: Shinkansen access, lift tickets, beginner terrain, lessons, h

  • Hakuba Accommodation Guide 2026: 14 Hotels, Private Chalets and Onsen Inns in Happo and Wadano Compared

    Should you stay in Happo or Wadano? This guide compares 14 verified Hakuba properties, from private chalets and apartmen

  • Kamikochi Autumn Foliage Guide 2026: Kappabashi, Taisho Pond, Myojin Pond and Access Rules

    Plan Kamikochi’s 2026 foliage with Kappabashi Bridge, Taisho Pond and Myojin Pond, the best timing, the April 17 t

  • Nozawa Onsen Accommodation Guide 2026: 16 Hot Spring Inns, 13 Public Baths and How to Choose

    Which Nozawa Onsen lodging suits you? 16 verified stays, a comparison table, the 13 free public baths, two ski-access ro

  • 2026 Suwako Fireworks Festival Guide: Dates, Access, Viewing Seats and What to Bring

    The Suwako Matsuri Lake Fireworks Festival on August 15, 2026 launched about 40,000 fireworks. This guide covers dates,

  • Hakuba Ski Resorts Guide 2026: 10 Resorts Compared, Transport Links and Lift Tickets

    A full guide to Hakuba’s 10 ski resorts for 2026, covering difficulty, best season, getting there from Tokyo, vall

  • Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku Autumn Leaves Hiking Guide 2026: Nakasendo Trail, Luggage Forwarding and Post-Town Foliage

    A 2026 guide to hiking the roughly 8-kilometer Nakasendo trail between Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku in autumn, with lugg

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Resort Guide 2026: 18 Ski Areas, Nagaden Bus Access and Lift Pass Prices

    A complete 2026 guide to Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area, covering its 18 ski areas, access from Tokyo and t

  • Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Guide 2026: Run Grades, Skyline Ridge Run and 13 Free Public Baths

    A 2026 guide to Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort in Nagano: run grading, the Skyline ridge run, Mt. Kenashi summit, 13 free publi

  • Shiga Kogen Hotels 2026: 16 Slope-Access Hotels, Sulfur Hot Spring Inns and Budget Lodges Compared by Area (Ichinose, Yakebitaiyama, Kumanoyu)

    Shiga Kogen links 18 ski areas with no single village center, so choosing a hotel means choosing an area. This guide com