Title: Shinano Travel Guide: Best of Shinano, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shinano](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinano-Hotels.d6157764.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shinano](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinano-Holiday-Rentals.d6157764.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shinano Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shinano.d6157764.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shinano Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinano.d6157764.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shinano Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sekigawa power station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/7c7ca087-9835-4324-9163-e478105689dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/7c7ca087-9835-4324-9163-e478105689dc.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Lake Nojiri Biwa Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/40db1717-9ea2-4031-8d4a-5cd6d2e8569e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/40db1717-9ea2-4031-8d4a-5cd6d2e8569e.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Mt. Kurohime from a swan boat in Lake Nojiri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/b2905430-fd9f-40a8-9a08-349e872e0966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/b2905430-fd9f-40a8-9a08-349e872e0966.jpg) by [jenterri](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4604313?with_photo_id=37739465) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Lake Nojiri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/a07f483a-85b2-4f99-a85b-f4fb37747206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/a07f483a-85b2-4f99-a85b-f4fb37747206.jpg) by [jenterri](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4604313?with_photo_id=37739465) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Naena-taki waterfall,Niigata prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157764/52604fe0-7f97-47cb-940c-c1877b2e945a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shinano Things to do - Top hotels in Shinano - Top Holiday Rentals in Shinano ![Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89265600/89265591/69d1b878_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elan Hotel Lake Nojiri 16 Nojiri Shinano Nagano Stay at this ski hotel in Shinano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Akakura Onsen Ski Area ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews) Great place to stay and super accommodating with everything!! They offer free shuttles and it was so easy to ski nearby resorts Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=89265591&PinnedHotelID=89265591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6157764) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=89265591&PinnedHotelID=89265591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6157764) ![Hotel Tangram](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9840000/9833100/9833060/0d11dcbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Tangram 3575-8 Furumi Shinano Nagano-ken £119 29 Mar - 30 Mar Stay at this ski resort in Shinano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Myoko Kogen are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=9833060&PinnedHotelID=9833060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6157764) ![White Tree Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32720000/32710900/32710865/a819f906_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### White Tree Lodge 2388-12 Furumi Shinano Nagano £128 27 Mar - 28 Mar Stay at this ski lodge in Shinano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akakura Onsen Ski Area and Myoko Kogen are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Stay was fuss free, staff were polite and courteous, and appreciated the transport to and fro the bus drop-offs. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=32710865&PinnedHotelID=32710865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6157764) [See all 1,020 properties in Shinano](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6157764) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104294700/104294662/c28126c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin 3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba ... 10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) Very helpful staff. Shower, bath tub and wash basin all combined in same room so bathroom floor tends to get very wet. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Hotels-HOTEL-LA-VIGNE-HAKUBA-By-Onko-Chishin.h104294662.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Kokoro Hakuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/125000000/124999000/124998954/aa359555_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Kokoro Hakuba 27721-296 Hakubamura Hakuba Nagano Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) The owners have two very cute dogs who were wonderful to meet Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Hotels-Casa-Kokoro-Hakuba.h124998954.Hotel-Information) ![Condominium Hakuba Goryu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5675900/5675830/b8d6043b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condominium Hakuba Goryu 22183-74 Kamishiro Shiro Kawahara Hakuba Nagano-ken Stay at this ski condo in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hotels-Condominium-Hakuba-Goryu.h5675830.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shinano](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6157764&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shinano hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6157764&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial view of a snow covered island with forest surrounded by the deep blue waters of Lake Nojiri, Shinano, Nagano, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347420/bd92db53-6232-449d-aaac-1ed08f932e29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Nojiri Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nojiri during your travels in Shinano. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nojiri-Shinano.d6347420.Attraction) #### Tangram Ski Circus Hit the slopes in Shinano with a visit to Tangram Ski Circus. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tangram-Ski-Circus-Nagano.d553248621532775517.Attraction) #### Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Hit the slopes in Shinano with a visit to Kurohime Kogen Snow Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurohime-Kogen-Snow-Park-Shinano.d553248621532775469.Attraction) #### Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kurohime Fairy Tale Museum in Shinano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurohime-Fairy-Tale-Museum-Shinano.d553248621583807708.Attraction) #### Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum in Shinano. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nojiri-Naumann-Elephant-Museum-Nagano.d553248621532775514.Attraction) #### Madarao Tokyu Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Shinano at Madarao Tokyu Golf Club. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madarao-Tokyu-Golf-Club-Nagano.d553248621532775518.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1039646/09d894e4-adf7-4f2c-a460-1393515c6ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour £133 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-snow-monkeys-snow-fun-in-shiga-kogen-tour.a1039646.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 £118 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 £137 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2722615/da2fe7f8-67bd-4de2-a13a-0278cbc455a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions £105 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/togakushi-a-serene-walk-through-sacred-forests-soba-traditions.a2722615.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 Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-cooking-tour-make-oyaki-stroll-historic-streets.a49057791.activity-details) [See all activities in Shinano](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shinano.d6157764.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Shinano ![Lake Reisenji.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347579/bff5f751-967d-4b49-a229-acc2090e306c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Iizuna - Cities near Shinano - Places of interest [Iizuna](https://expedia.co.uk/Iizuna.dx6347579) - [Lake Nojiri ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nojiri-Shinano.d6347420.Attraction) - [Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Happo-One-Ski-Area-Hakuba.d6103740.Attraction) - [Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nozawa-Onsen-Snow-Resort-Nozawaonsen.d6103750.Attraction) - [Tsugaike Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsugaike-Ski-Resort-Otari.d6103754.Attraction) - [Jigokudani Monkey Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) - [Yudanaka Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) - [Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-47-Winter-Sports-Park-Hakuba.d6103738.Attraction) - [M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/M-Wave-Olympic-Memorial-Arena-Nagano.d553248621562275126.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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