Things to Do

Nagano families with children

Jigokudani Monkey Park

A spot where you can closely observe the natural behavior of wild Japanese macaques.

Nagano / Tourist Attractions

• 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.

• 2 Jan 2015

  A Free Travel to Nagano in Winter to See Wild Japanese Macaques Loving Bathing in Hot Springs and Living in Jigokudani Monkey Park!

  An around 90-minute train ride on the Nagano Shinkansen (now a part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen) can take us from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, where we can take another train by the Nagano Electric Railway to get to Yudanaka Station. The station is close to the entrance of Jigokudani (hell valley), which is a paradise on earth for Japanese Macaques loving bathing in onsens (Japanese hot springs). Tourists from Europe and America have given the macaque inhabiting this area an affectionate nickname “snow monkey”.

Karuizawa Garden Farm, Strawberry Garden

The farm with a sweeping view of Mt. Asama, providing different varieties of strawberries all year.

Nagano / Experiences Facilities

Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

Also known as the "Davos of Japan", it is a huge snow resort with a variety of 60 courses on 11 ski slopes in 3 areas.

Nagano / Outdoors

Saku Ski Garden PARADA

Japan's only ski resort with direct access via a highway escalator.

Nagano / Outdoors

Forest of Muse

The "Karuizawa Picture book Museum" and the "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" are located in the same museum park.

Nagano / Museums

Lala Matsumoto

A fun, comprehensive sports facility featuring one of the largest heated pools in the prefecture, powered by clean energy.

Nagano / Outdoors

Hakuba Happo One ski resort

Japan’s proud ski resort with the Northern Alps panorama and the finest powder snow renowned internationally.

Nagano / Outdoors

Nozawa Onsen

Enjoy visiting hot springs and collecting stamps in the hot spring resort lined with inns.

Nagano / Famous Places

Sezon Museum of Modern Art

This contemporary art museum has a collection of about 800 works by a wide range of artists from the world's masters to young artists.

Nagano / Museums

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

A museum exhibiting various artworks with local connections, including the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama.

Nagano / Museums

Chihiro Art Museum Azumino

In Azumino’s spacious nature, steep in the heart-warming Iwasaki Chihiro’s world.

Nagano / Museums

Chibikko ninja village (Kids' Ninja Village)

A ninja theme park in Togakushi Forest - fun for adults and kids alike.

Nagano / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

REWILD NINJA SNOW HIGHLAND

Enjoy over 30 types of activities at this ninja-themed family-friendly ski resort.

Nagano / Outdoors

Fujimi Panorama Resort

A highland resort abundant in activities including skiing and snow trekking.

Nagano / Outdoors

SUWAKO DUCK TOUR

Dive onto Lake Suwa on an amphibious bus! An exhilarating tour that allows you to enjoy nature on the lakeside from land and water.

Nagano

Paradise in the Sky, Japan's No. 1 Starry Sky Tour (Star Village Achi)

A spectacular night tour at an altitude of 1,400m where you can see the most beautiful starry sky in Japan, certified by the Ministry of the Environment.

Nagano / Experiences Facilities