Minaminagano Travel Guide
Nagano
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions
Top hotels in Minaminagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Need to walk quite a distance from Nagano Station, along the way, you will find Family Mart and Lawson. A quiet and peaceful street in the morning. The view was good from the breakfast area, but my room view is facing the cemetery, though. The overall hotel vibe gives me a 90s feel, but it's clean ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Well managed old hotel and quite wide among Japanese Hotel. Everything was available no inconvenience but it was
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Good breakfast and onsen. Laundry was small compared to their hotels I stayed in other cities. This location was also clean but not as clean as the other locations I stayed in. Good location close to station and staff were helpfu. Good ice cream and ramen in the evening
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
The breakfast was good and the staff was really nice, the rooms are just incredibly small.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Standard rooms were a little on the small side but great for a short stay, conveniently located for trains and buses, would recommend staying here
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Excellent central hotel in Nagano, very close to the station (around 5 min walk). We checked in late after the Shinkansen from Tokyo and the process was quick and efficient. The breakfast was good and twinned with Wendy’s so there was the option of a burger as well. Clean and tidy hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minaminagano
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga 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.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo are a few top places to visit.
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miwa
Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shiroyama Zoo and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
