Be Spirited Away From the Maddening Crowds
| Joyama Park | 30 min from Nagano Station |
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| Ueda Castle Park | 40 min from Nagano Station |
| Suzaka Garyu Park | 60 min from Nagano Station |
| Matsukawa Valley | 60+ min from Nagano Station |
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| Mastumoto Castle | 80+ min from Nagano Station |
| Takato Castle Park | 120+ min from Nagano Station |
Be Spirited Away From the Maddening Crowds
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Blooming a little later than Tokyo, Nagano is a great destination for visitors wanting to enjoy some fo Japan’s best cherry blossoms without the crowds.
Home to several famous destinations and countless local flower-viewing sites, Nagano is an ideal destination for visitors wanting to experience hanami away from the crowds of Kyoto and Tokyo.
The cherry blossoms are just one of several special reasons to visit Nagano in spring.
In celebration of the blossom season we offer two tours each spring which take in some of Nagano’s best blossom-viewing destinations.
Fleeting, fragile and beautiful, cherry blossoms hold special significance in Japanese culture.
Typically lasting two weeks, there are several stages of bloom, each appreciated in its own right.
It takes a little reading, planning and a whole lot of luck.
The blossoms herald the start of spring and summer, which in Nagano, means there are plenty of things to keep you busy.
Visit Nagano's world-famous monkeys
In spring, a visit to the monkey park means one thing - baby monkeys!
Japan's highest resort is blessed with Nagano's longest season
Shiga Kogen is renowned for many reasons, including its long season and outstanding spring skiing.
Small town with lots to offer!
Famous for its chestnut confectionaries, Obuse is home to the Hokusai museum along with sake and miso breweries.
The spiritual heart of Nagano with a hidden secret
Established in 642, Zenko-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most important Buddhist temples and welcomes visitors of any faith or background.
Combine your blossom-viewing with a visit to some of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines
Located in the forest just outside of Nagano City, Togakushi is a sacred landscape where tradition lives on.
One of Nagano's most iconic destinations
Just over an hour from Nagano Station, Mastumoto is home to one of Japan's last remaining original castles.
A place where the sacred and sublime meet
Open to the public from mid-April onward, Kamikochi is a true alpine oasis and one of Japan's most cherished natural environments.
Known as the 'Roof of Japan', is one of the country's most astounding landscapes
Open from mid-April to late-November, its most famous feature is the grand Snow Walls are at their best while the blossoms bloom in the valley below.
| Joyama Park | 30 min from Nagano Station |
|---|---|
| Ueda Castle Park | 40 min from Nagano Station |
| Suzaka Garyu Park | 60 min from Nagano Station |
| Matsukawa Valley | 60+ min from Nagano Station |
|---|---|
| Mastumoto Castle | 80+ min from Nagano Station |
| Takato Castle Park | 120+ min from Nagano Station |
