What to do in Nagano Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

£104
per adult
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

£57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Scenic Downhill Bike Ride in Rural Japan – Beginner Friendly

Scenic Downhill Bike Ride in Rural Nakatsugawa– Beginner Friendly

£41
per adult
Scenic Downhill Bike Ride in Rural Nakatsugawa– Beginner Friendly
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Japanese Alps Kamikochi A Day in Fairyland

Japanese Alps Kamikochi A Day in Fairyland

Activity duration is 11 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £48 per adult
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Karuizawa Customised Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Karuizawa Customised Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £158 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is £71 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £141 per adult
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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

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Hit the slopes at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area, a top ski area in Hakuba. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Where to stay in Nagano Prefecture

Find the best Nagano Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hokujo

If you're spending some time in Hokujo, Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.

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Shiga Highlands

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

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Kyukaruizawa

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kyukaruizawa. You might want to make time for a stop at Kumoba Pond or Karuizawa New Art Museum.

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Echo Land

While Echo Land may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Happo-one Adam Gondola.

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Kamishiro

If you're spending some time in Kamishiro, Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort and Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Nagano Prefecture

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Hamamatsu

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Shizuoka

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Hakuba

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Takayama

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Chikuma

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Matsumoto

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Nagoya

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Tsumagoi