What's Nagano Prefecture like?
Nagano Prefecture is also notable for its historical sites. If you're visiting during colder months, enjoy activities such as skiing during your stay. The winter paradise of Nagano Prefecture is home to top ski areas such as Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. Popular sights like Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort are sure to leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Nagano Prefecture?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Nagano Prefecture:
Kunugi Relaxation with 4 modern rooms, in Hakuba
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Hakuba Valley Ski Area- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room
BYAKU Narai, in Shiojiri
Mountain ryokan, steps from Urushi Art Hanaikada- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, in Yamanouchi
Guesthouse with indoor pool, near Shibu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
K's House Hakuba Alps - Hostel, in Hakuba
Convenient to Hakuba Valley Ski Area- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace
Shibu Hotel, in Yamanouchi
Located steps from Shibu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
What is there to see around Nagano Prefecture?
- Zenko-ji Temple (1 mi/1.5 km from the city center)
- M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena (2.6 mi/4.2 km from the city center)
- Nagano Olympic Stadium (5.1 mi/8.2 km from the city center)
- Matsushiro Castle (5.8 mi/9.3 km from the city center)
- Togakushi Shrine (8.9 mi/14.3 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Nagano Prefecture?
- Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum (0.9 mi/1.5 km from the city center)
- Nagano City Museum (4 mi/6.4 km from the city center)
- Chausuyama Zoo (6.2 mi/10 km from the city center)
- Hokusai Museum (7.5 mi/12.1 km from the city center)
- Chibikko Ninja Village (8.3 mi/13.4 km from the city center)
Other Popular Nagano Prefecture Attractions
- Togakushi Okusha Shrine
- Lake Nojiri
- Mount Azumaya
- Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park
- Jigokudani Monkey Park