Nagano Prefecture Prefecture

The roof of Japan, surrounded by soaring Alpine peaks, sacred pilgrimage temples, and natural onsen.

Latitude: 36.6513

Longitude: 138.181

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Subheading: The roof of Japan, surrounded by soaring Alpine peaks, sacred pilgrimage temples, and natural onsen.

Capital / Main Hub: 36.6513

Nearest Airport: MMJ (Matsumoto)

Access from Tokyo: Hokuriku Shinkansen (1h 25m)

Recommended Stay: 3-5 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park | Matsumoto Castle | Kamikochi

Signature Dish: Shinshu Soba & Oyaki

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Attraction Names:

  • Kamikochi

  • Kiso Valley

  • Yamanouchi

  • Shirahone Onsen

  • Matsumoto

  • Hakuba

  • Nagano

  • Takato Castle Park

  • Nozawa Onsen

  • Norikura

  • Obuse

  • Karuizawa

  • Bessho Onsen

  • Togura Kamiyamada

Did You Know?:

  • Jigokudani is the only place where wild macaques bathe in thermal onsen

  • Matsumoto Castle is one of 12 original intact samurai keeps

  • Hosted the 1998 Winter Olympic Games

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