NAGANO PREFECTURE
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The prefecture is famous as a summer resort because of its mountainous terrain and cool summers. On the contrary, people from all over the world visit the area to ski in winter.
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Region
Location
Population
Capital
長野県（ながのけん）
Chubu
Honshu Island
2.052 million
Nagano City
ACCESS
From Tokyo to Nagano City, the central area of Nagano
Air:
- No direct flight from Haneda Airport [Tokyo]
Railway:
- Tokyo Station [Tokyo] => Nagano Station [Nagano]
(Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Shinkansen ride)
Bus:
- Day Bus (Approx. 4 hours)
Night Bus (Approx. 6 hours)
TOP DESTINATIONS
Suwa Taisha Shrine
諏訪大社
(すわたいしゃ)
Matsumoto Castle
松本城
(まつもとじょう)
Jigokudani Monkey Park
地獄谷野猿公苑
(じごくだにやえんこうえん)
Suwa Lake
諏訪湖
(すわこ)
Team JD ‘s Picks
Hakuba Village
白馬村
(はくばむら)
There is a ski slope that was used for the Winter Olympics. Besides winter sports you can also enjoy mountain climbing and hot springs!
Karuizawa Area
軽井沢
(かるいざわ)
It is a famous summer resort area. My favorite season is fall! I love to enjoy the beautiful nature during the season of autumn leaves.
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