Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

Savour the Taste of Nagano

Key features

  • Fruit
  • Fruit-picking
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Summer Activity
  • Autumn Activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Seasonal Food
  • Tours

Public Transport

Hotaka Station90 min from Nagano Station

Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

Savour the Taste of Nagano

Key features

  • Fruit
  • Fruit-picking
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Summer Activity
  • Autumn Activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Seasonal Food
  • Tours
The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, bless the region with an ideal climate for growing fruit. As such, Nagano produces some of Japan’s best fruit; most famously, apples, grapes and peaches! The fertile soil of the region cultivates delicious, large fruit acclaimed for its quality and often sold at high prices in the stores of Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond.
Tasting the local fruit is one of the joys of visiting Nagano, an experience best enjoyed in summer and autumn. From July until late-November, local groceries and produce markets will be full of the freshest seasonal varieties to sample and buy. For visitors looking to choose their own, fruit-picking in Nagano is one of the most enjoyable activities from, available at different farms between July and November.

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  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
  • Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

Outdoor Recommendations in Summer & Autumn

Fruit-picking in Azumino

Fruit-picking in Azumino

Enjoy some of the region's best fruit

Located a short distance from Matsumoto, the beautiful rural enclave of Azumino is home to many fruit farms.

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Togakushi

Togakushi

Home to some of Japan's most important Shinto shrines

Located in the forests just outside of Nagano City, Togakushi is a sacred landscape where tradition lives on.

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Kamikochi

Kamikochi

Experience one of Japan's most remarkable natural landscapes

Considered the jewel of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is 2.5 hours from Nagano Station.

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The Nakasendo Trail

The Nakasendo Trail

Walk the historic road through the beautiful Kiso Valley

One of five major routes linking Kyoto to Tokyo in the Edo Period, the Nakasendo retains its historic character in its beautiful post towns.

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Daio Wasabi Farm

Daio Wasabi Farm

Wander the scenic farm and sample the surprisingly subtle flavour of real wasabi.

As one of the largest wasabi farms in Japan, Daio is equally renowned as the setting for Kurosawa Akira's film 'Dreams'

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Autumn leaves

Autumn leaves

Enjoy the stunning beauty of Nagano in autumn

Nagano's is blessed with some of Japan's best destinations for experincing the stunning autumn leaves.

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Jigokudani Monkey Park

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Visit the world-famous monkeys

Famous for their hot spring-loving antics of winter, the monkeys come to the park all year round.

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Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen

Escape the crowds and get back to nature

Nestled in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Shiga Kogen offers fantastic hiking and nature photography in summer and autumn.

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Access

Public Transport

Hotaka Station90 min from Nagano Station