10 TOP Things to Do in Nagano Prefecture (2026 Activity Guide)

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Tours & day trips

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Local Private Tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area, a top ski area in Hokujo. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Explore the stunning tree-lined ridges and open slopes of this ski resort. Soak tired muscles in healing hot springs in the nearby traditional village.

Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, a top ski area in Hakuba. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Karuizawa with a visit to Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and shops.

Jigokudani Monkey Park

See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

During your trip to Karuizawa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Discover the area's hot springs and seek out the ski slopes.

Matsumoto Castle

Find out about the history of Matsumoto with a stop at Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.

Yudanaka Hot Spring

You can take time to visit Yudanaka Hot Spring during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.

Areas of Nagano Prefecture

Shiga Highlands

5/5(2 area reviews)

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

Echo Land

While Echo Land may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort.

Kyukaruizawa

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kyukaruizawa. You might want to make time for a stop at Karuizawa New Art Museum or Kumoba Pond.

Minaminagano

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

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit.

Kamisuwa Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Kamisuwa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Suwashi Kohan Park or Lake Suwa Geyser Center.

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