Title: Minaminagano Travel Guide: Best of Minaminagano, Nagano Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Minaminagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Minaminagano-Hotels.d919172909415718912.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Minaminagano Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Minaminagano.d919172909415718912.Car-Hire-Guide)[Minaminagano Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Minaminagano.d919172909415718912.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Minaminagano Travel Guide ## Nagano ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Junen-ji Temple. Gardens and Jizo statue. Located in Chuo Dori (Omotesando) next to Akiba Shrine, Nagano City, Japan, Shutterstock ID 722719171, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621583492200/abe7a9cb-f75f-4348-8006-f8f6bb70c902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Nagano is known for #soba so eat soba in Nagano. Simple logic. #ttot #FoodieFinds From Matsumoto, I had to go back to my friend's place in Gunma with a stop at Nagano. I left the station to find the nearest and highly rated soba shop. Aburaya 油や was on the tabelog list. I ordered the Kamo seiro cold buckweat noodles with duck meat and onion added (literal from the English menu). It was a lot of soba noodles, as a fat kid, I finished it. The waiter had to come and try to spit out all the English he knows with charades as he saw my clueless face on how to eat it. I knew that I had to dip the noodles on the duck dipping sauce. What I didn't know was to do with the red teapot. I stared at my food for good two minutes and there were two waiters hanging out in the service counter which was on my right side. They probably felt the need to help out this clueless chick. I am not that educated with soba noodles but I know when the noodles are al dente which they were. The dipping sauce had duck, can't complain because I like duck. It was a nice subtle taste to end the meal with the left over duck sauce with the soup on the teapot. How to eat soba noodles: You dip noodles on the dipping sauce. Mine was duck, this is probably why I was confused because it wasn't the regular dark dipping sauce. Once finished with noodles, pour teapot soup in the left over sauce then sip sip sip. https://tabelog.com/en/nagano/A2001/A200101/20000145/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/d3965b26-9a4f-4a8f-92e8-ed9f15324426.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![モンハン特急スノーモンキー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/b08f5739-aa50-4799-9afc-7e3a8fa93792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Minaminagano Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nagano travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano.dx6127975) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Junen-ji Temple. Gardens and Jizo statue. Located in Chuo Dori](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621583492200/abe7a9cb-f75f-4348-8006-f8f6bb70c902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Junen-ji Temple Junen-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Junen-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d553248621583492200.Attraction) ![Zenko-ji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103756/3239f74d-336a-4070-9bfa-eeb8872897ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zenko-ji Temple After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zenko-Ji-Temple-Nagano.d6103756.Attraction) ![Nagano_TogakushiShrine_6221874-2547](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221874/e38bb9c1-2a04-48e1-a509-e1bdb910fcf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Togakushi Shrine Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Togakushi-Shrine-Togakushi.d6221874.Attraction) ![Nagano Olympic Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103746/6b471f46-7f8a-4cb2-a8f2-e74ab1be2643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Olympic Stadium Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Olympic-Stadium-Nagano.d6103746.Attraction) ![M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena which includes interior views as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275126/0fa6f09d-97c1-4460-b4ad-994715c6faf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/M-Wave-Olympic-Memorial-Arena-Nagano.d553248621562275126.Attraction) ![Nagano_AquaWingArena_553248621532775489-3072](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775489/9daf3b76-3e5c-4a75-8ff0-fa3ca94f12ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aqua Wing Arena Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Wing-Arena-Nagano.d553248621532775489.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nagano Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2572393/1dd1370e-e12d-471d-a55d-9fec246b0fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano! £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £61 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) [See all activities in Nagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nagano.d6127975.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Minaminagano ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) ![Hotel New Nagano NeXT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623300/9623297/52ec5155_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel New Nagano NeXT Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano £47 12 Mar - 13 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews) Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ... Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=9623297&PinnedHotelID=9623297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) ![Hotel JAL City Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1228500/1228446/0a640410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel JAL City Nagano 1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken Fully refundable £57 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) S Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=1228446&PinnedHotelID=1228446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) ![Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15140000/15139400/15139399/f0dd18ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring 1373-1, Kitaishidocho Nagano Nagano-ken £76 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews) Wonderful location! Excellent Onsen. Nice size room, not too small. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=15139399&PinnedHotelID=15139399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) ![Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17670000/17662700/17662681/1c778992_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel 1-28-3 Minami-Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken £67 10 Mar - 11 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) all great Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=17662681&PinnedHotelID=17662681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) ![Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5780000/5770200/5770163/64dce166_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi 1356 Suehiro-cho Minaminagano Nagano Nagano £51 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Great location! Clean and comfortable room Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=5770163&PinnedHotelID=5770163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=919172909415718912) [See all 758 properties in Minaminagano](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=919172909415718912) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minamichitosemachi-Tsuruga.dx919172224873852928) ![Matsumoto Castle Exterior, Nagano, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919172032690843648/b60d2567-856a-456b-b7b3-432f632cac78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamichitose When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minamichitose.dx919172032690843648) ![Nagano City, Japan Cityscape Panorama from Asahi Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750483/96226e41-6247-4409-91f5-bc40c1f810e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kurita The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hakoshimizu Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hakoshimizu.dx919173314212184064) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miwa Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Miwa.dx3000750485) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aokijimamachi-Aokijima Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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