Nagano Prefecture

Any and all your wishes granted at this famed shrine and foremost power spot in the prefecture.

Delightful food and shopping await at this charming street lined with earthen storehouses made of namako walls.

A lush urban park for play and moments away in nature.

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

The station building, revived in 2017 using the Old Karuizawa Station Building Memorial Hall, exudes an atmosphere characteristic of Karuizawa.

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

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

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

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

A power spot within the sacred grounds of Hotaka Shrine, offering stunning scenery that is a must-see.

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

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

Located in Azumino, this popular soba restaurant is known for its excellent pairing of Azumino's famous wasabi flower buds with firm and flavorful zaru soba.

Experience the famous Iwana trout at this historic mountain hut, opened by a legendary figure in Kamikochi.

A specialty shop where you can enjoy freshly fried karaage with a crispy coating and tender, juicy flavor.

A long-established dessert shop founded in 1948 in Karuizawa, where you can enjoy shaved ice made with natural ice from Karuizawa year-round.

A veteran shop selling the rich and delicious traditional, chestnut treats for over 100 years in Obuse, the home of chestnuts in Japan.

Popular among vacationers staying at their holiday house　in Karuizawa. The bakery serves homemade yeast bread and European-style dishes cooked with local food ingredients.

Enjoy savory soba noodles, various side dishes and local liquors in the modern interior with jazz music.

Local buckwheat is ground in the middle of winter and preserved in a freezer, which adds a special flavor to their soba noodles.

A cafeteria on the second floor of the Kamikochi Tourist Center, perfect for pre-trekking meals.

A Japan-made beverage brand that’s always aligned with top-notch quality and the best ingredients.

A charming butter sandwich specialty store that abundantly uses quality butter and ingredients from Nagano.

Located in HARUNIRE Terrace, a popular spot in Karuizawa, this select store delivers the delicious taste of vegetables and fruits.

One of Japan’s largest resort-style shopping malls, located near JR Karuizawa Station.

A commercial facility for shopping and gourmet dining, surrounded by groves of Japanese elm trees and clear streams.

Star Gazing Parties with a certified Star Sommelier at this hotel perched 1,375 meters up on the Nobeyama Plateau

Have a time trip into Meiji to early Showa Periods with the in-house hot spring and a national tangible cultural property.

In this mountain resort, which is also known as "the land where the gods descend," you can enjoy an elegant time surrounded by nature.

A full-scale resort hotel tucked away in nature, with over 200,000 square meters of space to boast.

A Ryokan that is located close to the main spots in Nagano City and is a convenient base for sightseeing and business.

An ecological inn at a quasi-national park where you can feel the healing energy from nature.

A highland resort hotel conveniently located for exploring Kamikochi, right in front of its most popular tourist spot, Kappa Bridge.

The largest summer festival in Nagano Prefecture, held every August. It's a large-scale Bon Odori event involving the participation of the local community.

Unforgettable display and colors as they light up the waters at this Lake Suwa summer tradition.

Refreshing the rainy season. Karuizawa Hoshino Area holds an annual event during the rainy season.

An event to enjoy Momiji leaves (maple leaves), books, and cafe time in the Karuizawa Hoshino area in autumn, the best season for reading.