Nagano Hotels

Other major points of interest in and around Nagano include Kawanakajima park. On the site of a 16th century feudal military battlefield, highly momentous in the history of Japan, the park and museum are worth a visit. So too is Jigokudani Monkey Park, where playful macaques, or snow monkeys, delight and thrill visitors of all ages. Of course, when in Nagano in winter, ski and snowboard enthusiasts head to Shiga Kōgen for world class slopes.

Nagano History

• Sanada Treasure Museum - The Sanada ancestral home. Exhibits include armour and the house itself.
• Matsushiro Literary and Military School - Learn about rebellious samurai.
• Hachimanbara Historic Site - A preserved battlefield where you can learn more about the history of war in Nagano.
• Matsushiro - The historic village that served as the base for the Sanada family.
• Togakushi Folk & Ninja Museum - How the Togakushi people lived, and displays of Ninja weapons.

Nagano Art & Culture

• Shinano Art Museum - This features a permanent exhibit of paintings of Kyoto.
• Kitano Museum of Art - Established in 1968 and includes over 600 works by Japanese and European artists.
• Kaizujo Castle - Some of the castle is in ruins, while other parts are restored.
• Matsumoto City Museum of Art - Highlights Japanese artists both traditional and modern.
• Japan Ukiyo-e Museum - Features an extensive collection of woodblock prints and books.

Nagano Shopping

• Nakamachi Kura-Chic-Kan - You can find locally produced arts and crafts.
• Nakamachi - A shopping district where you'll find a variety of shops and restaurants.
• Berami - This art shop features beautifully decorated balls and dolls of both the paper and regular variety.
• Heiando Book Shop - This is a very large bookshop which also sells English-language books.
• Sweet Apples - Sells fruits of all kinds, but especially apples. Features different types throughout the year.

Gay & Lesbian Nagano

• Arriba Ski and Snowboard Club - This is a gay and lesbian travel club.
• Gay Ski Weekend - An annual charity event in support of the gay and lesbian community.
• Allure - A gay-friendly, Western-style lodge known for attentive staff.
• Nagano Hakuba Onsen Ryokan - An onsen that is gay friendly with shared bathrooms.
• Metropolitan Nagano Hotel - This is a hotel that is close to everything, with fairly large rooms.

Attractions

Zenkō-ji

Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park

Hokusai Museum

Activities

Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

Sanada Festival

Nagano Binzuru

Winter Sports

Iizuna Fire Festival

Restaurants

Cho Bali Bali

Sukeya

Yamaguchiya

Irohado

Uzuraya

Nightlife

Atomboy

Agura

Junk Box

Kukai

Bluebird

Climate

Nagano's four season climate features cold, snowy winters and hot summers.

Winter (December to March) -5-8°C

Spring (April to May) 4-22°C

Summer (June to September) 15-30°C

Fall (October to November) 8-24°C