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  • November 25, 2015

    Wall Of Snow

    The route between Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu is closed during winter due to the massive amount of snowfall the area gets each winter. The route is re-opened around mid-April, to reveal a huge wall of sno...
  • November 25, 2015

    Issa’s Pathway

    Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Kobayashi (1763-1868), formerly known as Nobuyuki Kobayashi. Issa frequented Yudanaka to use the hot springs and gather people toget...
  • November 25, 2015

    Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu

    Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a hot spring on a hillside overlooking the mountains. There are separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The water is na...
  • May 2, 2019

    White Ring Arena

    During the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, The White Ring hosted figure skating and short-track speed skating. Today, the venue continues to house an ice-skating rink, open to the public. Since Nagano hos...
  • May 2, 2019

    Aqua Wing Arena

    Aqua Wing Arena functioned as Stadium B for ice hocking games in 1998, in conjunction with Big Hat / Stadium A. Today, the Aqua Wing Arena is home to water sports facilities – a popular destination o...
  • June 29, 2015

    Nagano Grand Cinemas – Movie Theater

    Going to a Japanese movie theater is somewhat different than going to a movie in, let's say, America. While the differences are not huge, movie-lovers would probably enjoy the different atmosphere.M...
  • July 23, 2015

    Midori Department Store

    Shopping is always a fun occasion and that fact doesn't change in Japan. So when you're in Nagano and aching for some new clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, books, etc., go to the following department store...
  • July 27, 2015

    Tokyu Department Store

    Tokyu fills in the middle price point for shopping near Nagano Station. At basement level you'll find a small supermarket and food court where you can buy take-out foods.The first floor has jewelry,...
  • July 23, 2015

    C-ONE Department Store

    C-one is a department store close to Nagano Station. While Midori is a great department store with many quality shops, it can be quite expensive for the budget traveler. If you're on a tight budget bu...