What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese onsen with stone steps leading to a hot spring, surrounded by greenery and traditional buildings.
Nagano Prefecture
A traditional Japanese pagoda by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.
Nagano Prefecture
A serene riverside with autumn trees, a traditional building, and a red bridge.

Things to do

Kamikochi Nature Retreat 1 Day Bus Tour from Tokyo

Kamikochi Nature Retreat 1 Day Bus Tour from Tokyo

£74
per adult
Kamikochi Nature Retreat 1 Day Bus Tour from Tokyo
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

£115
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited

KDDI and Softbank eSIM in Japan for 1-30 Days with 3GB-Unlimited

Activity duration is 30 days
5.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £4 per adult
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Hida: Discover Gero Onsen’s Historic Gassho Village

Hida: Discover Gero Onsen’s Historic Gassho Village

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is £73 per adult*
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 336 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £107 per adult
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Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £94 and current price is £70 per adult
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Half Day Archery and Samurai Experience in Matsumoto

Half Day Archery and Samurai Experience in Matsumoto

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £74 per adult
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Shiga Kogen Ski Area

8.8/5 (123 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
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Find the best Nagano Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A ski lift on a snowy slope with skiers and a clear blue sky.
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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 Happo-one Adam Gondola and Hakuba Olympic Museum.

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Shiga Highlands

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

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Kamisuwa Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Kamisuwa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Suwashi Kohan Park or Lake Suwa.

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Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Nagano Prefecture

Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka, Japan

Hamamatsu

Mount Fuji seen along the coast of Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Shizuoka

A snowy mountain slope with ski tracks, a wooden building, and a clear blue sky.

Hakuba

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a torii gate, and a mountainous backdrop.

Takayama

A mountainous landscape with a river in the foreground and a building in the background.

Chikuma

A traditional Japanese pagoda by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.

Matsumoto

Nagoya

Nagoya

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Tsumagoi