Nagano : Free Things to Do

Kisoji

There are 11 posting stations on Nakasendo, and the highway still keeps the taste of a post town.

Nagano,Gifu / Tourist Attractions

Kumoba Pond

The beautiful mirrored water reflects the fresh greenery in summer and the autumn leaves, making it a must-see.

Nagano / Nature Spots

Nishina Three Lakes

Three lakes, each with its own charm, fun, and perks.

Nagano / Nature Spots

• 31 May 2023

  A 2-Day, Full-Sensory Cycling Course through the Great Outdoors with Glittering Views of the Sea of Japan

  Get in gear for a scenic, cycling adventure around the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, a destination hugged by ocean and mountain landscapes, set against the Sea of Japan. Your trip will span two days, zipping across the well-maintained Kubiki Cycling Road and the Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Course. For those looking for unforgettably dynamic mountain views, there's even a “mountainside route” that tracks down from Shinano Omachi Station with plenty of rich mountain views. Let's embark on a scenic cycling journey where you can feel the nature of the Sea of Japan at your fingertips!

Oide Park

A scenic spot overlooking clear streams and the grand mountains of Hakuba.

Nagano / Parks & Gardens

Shirayama Shrine (Ookuwa Village)

An ancient shrine built in the late Kamakura period, as Nagano’s oldest pavilion.

Nagano / Shrines & Temples

• 18 Sep 2022

  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Togakushi Shrine

Built over 2000 years ago, the five shrines are revered as power spots in mountain worship.

Nagano / Shrines & Temples

Daio Wasabi Farm

Surrounded by the rich nature of Azumino, Japan’s biggest Wasabi farm is where melted snow is gushing from the northern Alps.

Nagano / Nature Spots

Senjojiki Cirque

The location is close to the ridgeline of the Central Alps, the bowl-shaped terrain created by glaciers is a treasure trove of alpine flora.

Nagano / Nature Spots

Shiraito Falls (Nagano Prefecture)

Beautiful waterfall with stunning natural art of countless white threads streaming down, surrounded by negative ions.

Nagano / Nature Spots

Takato Castle Ruins Park

A beautiful park counted among the "Three Great Cherry Blossom Spots of Japan."

Nagano / Parks & Gardens

Shibu Onsen Resort

An ancient hot spring with 1,300 years of history. People love to visit all nine hot springs with various medicinal effects as “Kyu-to meguri.”

Nagano / Famous Places