Where to Stay in Nagano

There are countless resort areas, hot spring towns and cities to choose from for an overnight stay in Nagano. Here are our top six overnight destinations.

Walk the Samurai Trail to Narai of a Thousand Houses

Go back in time by walking the Nakasendo Trail from Yabuhara over the Torii Pass to Narai, one of the best-preserved sections of this famous trail samurai used for traveling between Edo (old Tokyo) and Kyoto

Nagano’s Quiet Samurai Town

Matsushiro castle in spring

48 Hours in Nagano City

Take a two-day trip around Nagano City to see beautiful temples, shrines, and the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani!

Nakamise – The Shop-Filled Approach to Zenkoji Temple

From Buddhist Souvenirs to Eclectic Antiques, and with All Kinds of Eateries In-between, Zenkoji Temple’s Naka-mise is a Shopper’s Paradise.

How to Enjoy Yamanouchi in Winter

Beautiful wooden buildings and relaxing hot springs are just a part of Yamanouchi’s charm.