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Top 15 Must-Do Activities in Nagano, Japan

Katelyn LongNovember 11, 2024013 mins

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.

Explore Japan’s New Golden Route: Gifu, Nagano & Gunma Mountains

Michael MontesNovember 7, 2024017 mins

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.)