Nagano

Travel Guide

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green forest.
A bridge over a river with snow-covered banks, a town with buildings, and mountains in the background.
A snow-covered tree with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A traditional Japanese storefront with a yellow awning and various signs in Japanese.
A mountain lake surrounded by lush greenery and snow-capped peaks.

Where to stay in Nagano

Find the best Nagano areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A snow-covered shrine with red walls and a wooden gate, surrounded by tall trees.

Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by mountains and greenery.
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Matsushiro

If you're spending some time in Matsushiro, Matsushiro Castle and Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters are top sights worth seeing.

A panoramic view of a city surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear blue sky.

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kurita. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mizuno Museum and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top sights nearby.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and gravel paths.

Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.

Minamichitose

While there might not be top attractions in Minamichitose, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gondo Shopping Street and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is SAR 224 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
SAR 224
SAR 246 total
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I stayed at the JAL for 8 nights and was happy with the service. The location is great as it is a short walk to Zenkoji Temple, the Prefectural Museum and also to Nagano JR Station. Nagano was a fascinating city to visit and the JAL was situated in a good location for finding amenities such as shopping ..."

Reviewed on 13 August 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is SAR 190 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
SAR 190
SAR 230 total
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (778 reviews)
"놓고온 물건을 친절히 보내주셨어요 덕분에 즐거운 여행이 되었어요 너무 감사합니다!"

Reviewed on 13 August 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Hotel New Nagano NeXT

Hotel New Nagano NeXT

3 out of 5
Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano
The price is SAR 268 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
SAR 268
SAR 295 total
17 Sep - 18 Sep
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast! Affiliated with Wendy’s. Very clean room and many toiletries to choose from if you forgot some."

Reviewed on 3 August 2026

Hotel New Nagano NeXT
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Potato Mura House Tatara is an inn where you can / Nagano Nagano

Potato Mura House Tatara is an inn where you can / Nagano Nagano

Nagano Nagano
Stay at this vacation home in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jōyama Park and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are located ...
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HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin

4.5 out of 5
1116 3020 Hokujo, Hakuba Hakuba Nagano
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Room was excellent with an amazing Mountain View. Full amenities and top notch service. Staff goes above and beyond and are personable and friendly, even as English speaking tourists. The breakfast was delicious and a perfect mix of made to order hot dishes ..."

Reviewed on 4 June 2026

HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin
Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

2 out of 5
745 Kusatsu Gunma
Stay at this villa in Kusatsu. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum and Sainokawara Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Great venue and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen
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A traditional Japanese street with people walking, shops, and a large gate in the background.

Zenko-ji Temple

9.2/10 (566 reviews)
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
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