Title: Visit Nagano Prefecture: Best of Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Nagano Prefecture Travel Guide

## Japan

![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort featuring a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/5c8a2be1-81b0-447a-8a84-519972c6d271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nawate-dōri featuring road cycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921114/c9ecebaf-387e-42e9-be7d-f838f00131c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort which includes snow and snowboarding as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/c611d399-08ab-4d4a-837f-51353b8daa17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Matsumoto featuring a sunset, heritage architecture and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053699/026fd3b6-d53c-44a9-b5f9-617cf6fbc5b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Nagano Prefecture

[Karuizawa

Known for Skiing, Golf and Museums

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Love museums, golf and nature? Get away to Karuizawa! 

## Reasons to visit

- Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
- Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
- Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring

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[Matsumoto

Known for Historical, Castle and Museums

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Get away to Matsumoto! Enjoy the castle, history and art. 

## Reasons to visit

- Matsumoto Castle
- Kappa Bridge
- Matsumoto Performing Arts Center

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[Nagano

Known for Culture, Tours and Hiking

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Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors.

## Reasons to visit

- Zenko-ji Temple
- Togakushi Shrine
- Nagano Olympic Stadium

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[Hakuba

Known for Skiing, Mountains and Sports

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Trip time! Discover the skiing, mountains and adventure in Hakuba. 

## Reasons to visit

- Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
- Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
- Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort

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[Yamanouchi

Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing

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Explore upscale Yamanouchi: its skiing, hot springs, wineries and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Shiga Kogen Ski Area
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Shibu

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[Nozawaonsen

Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing

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Quaint Nozawaonsen awaits: its skiing, culture, museums and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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## Cities in Nagano Prefecture

![Nagano which includes a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/b9258e57-f92c-4f51-85b5-cbcb96cfcade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Nagano

Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors.

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