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Jigokudani Monkey Park
Established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park was created as a refug…
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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
Our Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk is located outside of the East Exit …
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Zenkoji Temple
Less than 20 minutes walk from Nagano Station, Zenko-ji is one of Japa…
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Togakushi
Sitting quietly in the mountains bordering Nagano City, Togakushi is h…
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Matsumoto Castle
As a registered National Treasure, Matsumoto Castle is one of the regi…
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Walk the Nakasendo Trail
During Japan’s Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Nakasendo was one o…
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Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route can rightly lay claim to being one of…
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Kamikochi
Located approximately 50km to the west of Matsumoto City, the stunning…
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Ride the Kurobe Gorge Railway
Running 20km from Unazuki Station to Keyakidaira Station, the Kurobe G…
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Cherry Blossoms In Nagano
Cherry blossoms play an important role in Japanese culture and for the…
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Nagano Cultural Experiences
The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in ma…
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Takayama Historic Old Town
Located deep within the mountains of Central Japan, Takayama is famous…
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Shirakawa-go & Gokayama
Located one hour from Takayama, Ogimachi is the largest of the three v…
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Onsen In & Around Nagano
As one of the most volcanic countries in the world, Japan is home to c…
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The Famous Food of Nagano
Nagano is one of Japan’s true food bowls. Situated at the heart of the…
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Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between d…
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Enjoy Sake in Nagano
As home to the second largest number of breweries in Japan, Nagano is …
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Autumn Leaves In Nagano
As a place of mountains and abundant forests, Nagano is one of the bes…
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Winter in Shiga Kogen
Located a short distance from the Jigokdani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen c…
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Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics
Long known for its huge snowfall and world-class skiing, Nagano was th…
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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 Ski Resort - Central Area
Comprising approximately 50 ski runs serviced by 30 chairlifts and 1 g…
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Kiso Ontake Mountain Range
The Kiso Ontake mountain range runs through the very center of Japan. …
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Explore Shibu Onsen
Located between Yudanaka Station and the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu…
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Explore Obuse
Once an important Edo Period (1603-1868) trading town, Obuse is a smal…
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Shirakawa Ice Pillars
The Shirakawa Ice Pillars is a natural phenomena that occurs every win…
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Kurobe Gorge
As a mountainous country, Japan has its share of beautiful gorges and …
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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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The Snow Walls Of The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The “Snow Walls” of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are carved each s…
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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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Ontake Ropeway
Mt. Ontake is the second-highest volcano and 14th highest mountain in …
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Lake Shizenko
In 1984, a major earthquake in the Kiso area created a landslide that …
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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 Experience 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-juku
Tsumago-juku is a historic post town (known as ‘juku’) tha…
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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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Unazuki Onsen
Situated at the entrance of the beautiful Kurobe Gorge, Unazuki Onsen …
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Hakuba Ski 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 Mats…
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Shiga Kogen: Paddle Boading
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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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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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 a hot spring – including hotel and restauran…
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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 Planning 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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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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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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Autumn Leaves of Matsukawa Valley
Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano a…
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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 spring to the Sno…
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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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Roman Museum
World famous architect Kurokawa Kishou, designed the Roman Museum with…
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Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu
Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a …
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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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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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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-juku
Magone-juku is a historic post town (known as ‘juku’) that…
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Narai-juku
Narai-juku is a historic post town (knonwn as ‘juku’) that…
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Kurobe Dam
Kurobe Dam is the tallest arch dam (186m) in Japan and a popular desti…
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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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Nakamichi 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…
