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JIGOKUDANI MONKEY PARK
The Japanese macaque is known for being the most northern living prima…
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SNOW MONKEY RESORTS INFO & GIFT SHOP
The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located at the entranc…
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Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk
We are delighted to announce that we have opened our new office near N…
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VISIT ZENKO-JI TEMPLE
Enjoy the bustling, dynamic atmosphere of this impressive Buddhist tem…
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MATSUMOTO CASTLE
Matsumoto Castle is both the iconic symbol of this lovely city and one…
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WATCH CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN NAGANO CITY
Watching the cherry blossoms bloom is the absolute favorite pastime fo…
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THE SNOW WALLS of the TATEYAMA KUROBE ALPINE ROUTE (via OGISAWA STATION)
The “Snow Walls” of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are c…
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SHIGA KOGEN: SNOWDRIVE & SNOWSCOOT
If you are looking for a fun and easy activity while visiting Shiga Ko…
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SNOW MOBILE IN SHIGA KOGEN
Snow mobiles are often used in Shiga Kogen’s heavy-snow area for…
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FINE-DINING 'TEMPURA' COURSE AT SHUNKA
The lightly-battered and fried flavors of ‘tempura’ are a favorite wit…
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FINE-DINING 'KAISEKI' COURSE AT SHUNKA
More than any other style of dining, ‘kaiseki’ embodies the art and de…
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'SHODO' (CALLIGRAPHY) EXPERIENCE IN NAGANO CITY
Japanese calligraphy or ‘shodo’ is an ancient practice which retains i…
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'ORIGAMI' EXPERIENCE IN NAGANO CITY
Known throughout the world, the seemingly simple craft of ‘origami’ (p…
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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 a…
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TRADITIONAL TEA CEREMONY IN NAGANO CITY
Tea ceremonies or ‘cha-do’ in Japanese, offer a respite from the pace …
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'WASHI' (JAPANESE PAPER) MAKING EXPEREINCE IN NAGANO CITY
Though a commonplace material today, paper was long considered a cheri…
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SNOW FUN PARK
We have an amazing amount of snowfall in the Snow Monkey area, especia…
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TSUMAGO POST TOWN
Tsumago is a traditional postal town that once serviced a 70km trade r…
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AUTUMN LEAVES OF MATSUKAWA VALLEY
Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano a…
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TOGAKUSHI SHRINE OKUSHA
This sacred shrine is said to date back over 2000 years. When entering…
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Fruit Picking in Azumino
Azumino’s climate is excellent for growing a variety of fruits, includ…
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Hike Across the "Roof of Japan" on the Northern Japan Alps Mountain Trail from Azumino
The Northern Japan Alps, also known as the “roof of Japan,” is one of …
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Cycling in Azumino
Cycling is not only one of the best ways to get around to the various …
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[SKI/SNOWBOARD] SHIGA KOGEN - CENTRAL AREA
The central area (also on the map in the center) exists out of a ton o…
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HAKUBA VALLEY SNOW RESORTS
Hakuba is one of the most popular snow resorts in Japan. As one of th…
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TACOCHI BACKCOUNTRY COURSE
Starting at an altitude of 1750 meters in the Yamaboku Wild Snow Park,…
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YAMABOKU WILD SNOW PARK
While small, Yamaboku Wild Snow Park makes-up for its compact size wit…
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THE WATERFALLS OF MATSUKAWA VALLEY
Known for its natural beauty, the mountains and steep ravines of Matsu…
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SHIGA KOGEN: PADDLE-BOARDING
Nagano is blessed with beauty and a wealth of natural features for vis…
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‘ZAZEN’ MEDITATION (SEATED MEDITATION)
Meditation is one the primary Buddhist practices and one which brings …
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‘GOMA’ PRAYER (FIRE CEREMONY)
Buddhists belief that we must subjugate and ultimately rid ourselves o…
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‘SHAKYO’ MEDITATION (BRUSH MEDITATION)
The teachings of the Buddha have been passed down to us in the form of…
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DAIO WASABI FARM
Located in the beautiful region of Azumino and set against the backgro…
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SHIGA KOGEN: INTERNATIONAL SKI SCHOOL
If you want to learn more about sliding over the snow, Shiga Internati…
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SHIGA KOGEN: GET A MASSAGE
Especially in winter, when people are in Shiga Kogen to ski, snowboard…
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CYCLING AROUND THE SNOW MONKEY AREA
People who come to the snow monkey area oftentimes only visit the monk…
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SHIGA KOGEN: YOKOTEYAMA SUMMER SKI-LIFT
One of the popular things to do in Shiga Kogen in summer is to make us…
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URUOIKAN
Uruoikan (うるおい館) is an onsen facility (as well as ryokan, Japanese sty…
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SHIBU ONSEN: SHOOTING GALLERY
Shibu Onsen is celebrated as a traditional village with loads of onsen…
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SHIBU ONSEN: DECORATIVE PLANTING WORKSHOP
The decorative planting workshop is one where algae are used to create…
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SHIBU ONSEN: 9 ONSEN VISIT
If you’re staying the night in Shibu Onsen we would like to reco…
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EXPLORE SHIBU ONSEN
Shibu Onsen is a small village close to the Jigokudani Monkey Park. It…
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FOOT BATHS IN SHIBU AND YUDANAKA ONSEN
The Snow Monkey area is famous for two things: the snow monkeys of Jig…
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FRUITS OF NAGANO
The prefecture of Nagano is famous for it agriculture and in specific …
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KIDS' NINJA VILLAGE
Togakushi is known for several things, and one of those things is thei…
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[SKI/SNOWBOARD] SHIGA KOGEN - YOKOTEYAMA AREA
Yokoteyama area is on the top right of the map and it exists out of th…
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[SKI/SNOWBOARD] SHIGA KOGEN - OKUSHIGA & YAKEBITAI AREA
This area when looking at the map is at the far left corner. The area …
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MATSUKAWA VALLEY HOT SPRINGS
Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many ‘onsen’ (natural hot…
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SHIBU ONSEN: ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
What often comes to mind when thinking about Japanese arts and crafts,…
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FRUIT-PICKING NEARBY JR IIYAMA STATION
Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visito…
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EXPERIENCE ONSEN
Going to an onsen is one of the most daring but popular activities to …
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SNOWSHOE WALKING
Would you like to leisurely stroll through the winter landscape instea…
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HIKING AT TOGAKUSHI
Togakushi is a region filled with nature and perfect for those looking…
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LAKE KAGAMI-IKE
Lake Kagami-ike translates to Mirror Lake and that is literally what t…
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EXPERIENCE TOGAKUSHI NINJA HOUSE
Togakushi, or Togakure as it is often referred to by the ninja, is an …
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SHOP AT NAKAMISE STREET
The name of this street in Nagano City literally translates to “…
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SKI / SNOWBOARD RENTAL
Skiing and snowboarding is incredibly fun but you need equipment. Equi…
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VISIT GANSHOIN TEMPLE
The Ganshoin Temple in Obuse is one with a long history. The most famo…
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SHIBU ONSEN: ONSEN "OYU"
Shibu Onsen has nine hot spring baths and eight of these baths can onl…
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OBUSE HIGHWAY OASIS
The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can fin…
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WORLD PEACE KANNON
The Sekai Heiwa Kannon (World Peace Buddha Statue) is 25 meters tall a…
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NOZAWA ONSEN SKI RESORT
Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest ski resorts and has been g…
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ONSEN KAEDE NO YU
This hot spring facility is found directly on the other side of Yudana…
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ONSEN WAKUWAKU NO YU
The onsen Wakuwaku-no-Yu is the closest open-air hot springto the Snow…
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SAKE BREWERY & TASTING EXPERIENCE
Producing sake for over 200 years from the pure spring waters of Shiga…
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SEE A SEA OF CLOUDS
The Skyland Express Vessel is a gondola that can hold 166 people makin…
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YOSHINOYA SAKE BREWERY
Dating back over 300 years, the Yoshinoya Sake Brewery offers a wide s…
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ONSEN TOOMI-NO-YU
Toomi-No-Yu is an onsen attached to Hotel Selan in Yomase. It has an o…
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WALL OF SNOW
The route between Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu is closed during winter due …
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TAKAI KOZAN MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Takai Kozan was one of the wealthiest farmer-merchants of Obuse. Highl…
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EAT NAGANO'S SOBA
Soba noodles, or buckwheat noodles in English, are Nagano’s sign…
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EXPLORE OBUSE
Obuse is a small town but there is still plenty to do. It’s a lo…
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ROMAN MUSEUM
World famous architect Kurokawa Kishou, designed the Roman Museum with…
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OBUSE KANNON NO YU
Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a …
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SHIGA KOGEN: HIKING THE LAKE COURSE
This trekking course shows off the vast beauty of the Shigakogen Highl…
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ISSA'S PATHWAY
Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Ko…
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VISIT THE HOKUSAI MUSEUM
A rare opportunity to see the original and exceptional works of world …
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VISIT ONSEN PONPOKO-NO YU
Ponpoko onsen is located in Shinshu Nakano City, the neighbouring city…
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WATCH AUTUMN COLORS AROUND NAGANO CITY
If you happen to be in Japan during Autumn, be sure to look up the bes…
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TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE
Tokyu fills in the middle price point for shopping near Nagano Station…
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KALEIDOSCOPE WORKSHOP
Kaleidoscopes are not as popular now as they were a few decades ago, b…
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BRACELET MAKING
At Byakurenbo (白蓮坊) you can make your own bracelet with gemstones. You…
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NAGANO PREFECTURAL SHINANO ART MUSEUM
The Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum (長野県信濃美術館) is a museum with…
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C-ONE DEPARTMENT STORE
C-one is a department store close to Nagano Station. While Midori is a…
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MIDORI DEPARTMENT STORE
Shopping is always a fun occasion and that fact doesn’t change i…
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KARAOKE: JOYSOUND
If you’re in Japan and are in need of some serious vocal exercis…
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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 yo…
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YUZEN & KUSAKI-ZOME DYEING WORKSHOP
At Gallery Hanagura (ギャラリー花蔵), various traditional techniques are used…
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SEE LAKE ONUMA-IKE
Lake Onuma (大沼池） in the Shiga-kogen Highlands is the largest lake in t…
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MAKE OYAKI
Oyaki are buns filled with vegetables and a local Nagano delicacy. Whe…
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MEET MAIDS AT MAID CAFE & BAR REI
Most people coming to Japan will have heard of the Maid Cafe phenomeno…
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MOVIE THEATER (GRAND CINEMA)
Going to a Japanese movie theater is somewhat different than going to …
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PLAY WITH CATS AT CAT CAFE NARU
If you visit Japan and are a cat lover, then going to a cat cafe will …
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ROSARY BLESSING & MORNING SERVICE AT ZENKO-JI TEMPLE
The rosary blessing (called juzu choudai in Japanese) and morning cere…
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YUDANAKA TO OBUSE CYCLING
Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming aroun…
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CHERRY BLOSSOM VIEWING IN MATSUKAWA VALLEY
‘Hanami’ or ‘flower viewing’ is perhaps the qu…
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MAGOME POST TOWN
Magone is a traditional postal town that once serviced a 70km trade ro…
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NARAI POST TOWN
Narai is a traditional postal town that once serviced a 70km trade rou…
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KUROBE DAM
Kurobe Dam is the tallest arch dam (186m) in Japan and a popular desti…
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TAKAYAMA CITY OLD TOWNSHIP
The historic center of Takayama is renowned for its cultural significa…
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KAMIKOCHI
Kamikochi is a region of high mountain peaks, virgin forests, and pris…
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HIDA FOLK VILLAGE (Hida no Sato)
Hida Folk Village, or ‘Hida no Sato’ in Japanese, is an open air museu…
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NAKAMACHI STREET
Located between JR Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Castle, the Nakamac…
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NAWATE-DORI (or FROG STREET)
Matsumoto’s Nawate-dori shopping street is located between Yohashira S…
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JIGOKUDANI MONKEY AREA: INTERNATIONAL ATM
If you are at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Kanbayashi area, or Shi…
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EXCHANGING FOREIGN CURRENCY AT SHIGA KOGEN
It has been made possible to exchange foreign currency at Snow Can, th…
