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Nagano, situated within the Nagano Prefecture, is recognized as a premier destination for winter activities on Honshu. The region boasts a variety of ski slopes that cater to skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. Additionally, visitors can observe the renowned ‘snow monkeys,’ known for bathing in local hot springs during colder months.
If you want to veer away from Japan’s well-worn tourist trails, head for the‘New Golden Route’on theShinkansen(bullet train). This route connects the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with both the Joetsu and Hokuriku regions on the Sea of Japan coast and the hinterlands of central Honshu, Japan’s main island. (To make the most of this train route, consider the all-access Hokuriku Arch Pass.)