NAGANO PREFECTURE
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Nagano
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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Kanji
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
![nagano_suwataisha nagano_suwataisha](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_suwataisha-q47hxe1p607dl1pmpcj5mndjup3kvxl3992trb8be4.png)
Suwa Taisha Shrine
諏訪大社
(すわたいしゃ)
![nagano_matsumoto nagano_matsumoto](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_matsumoto-q47hxfxdjo9y89mwedcermwh1gubbbsjxidspv5j1o.png)
Matsumoto Castle
松本城
(まつもとじょう)
![nagano_jigokudani nagano_jigokudani](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_jigokudani-q47hxgv7qib8jvlj8vr1c4nxmupoj0wa9n1a7544vg.png)
Jigokudani Monkey Park
地獄谷野猿公苑
(じごくだにやえんこうえん)
![nagano_suwalake nagano_suwalake](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_suwalake-q47hxjoqb0f3iphfseyx1lybf0bs647ha0zqmyzycs.png)
Suwa Lake
諏訪湖
(すわこ)
Team JD ‘s Picks
![nagano_Hakuba Village nagano_Hakuba Village](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_Hakuba-Village-q47hkjl3rimawwddpsmpjw2rl4ezoul5ho3xn6a0fg.png)
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!
![nagano_karuizawa nagano_karuizawa](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_karuizawa-q47hn0vrss0jjuro8d89mrjk0q6v03fnhy328glm0c.png)
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.
Local Specialities
![Shinshu Soba](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_soba-q47hrwnlasp5uxocpz7i316r3s4hzhtgi42uz7czos.png)
![Oyaki](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_oyaki-q47hryj9ogrqi5lmf00r80poajv8ew0x6ddtxra7cc.png)
![Dried persimmons](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://japandictionary72.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/nagano_kaki-q47hrurwx4ml7pr30ye8y1ntx0drk3lzturw0nfs18.png)