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

A traditional Japanese onsen with stone steps leading to a hot spring, surrounded by greenery and traditional buildings.

A person riding a bicycle down a tree-lined street with buildings on either side.

A traditional Japanese pagoda by a calm lake with autumn trees in the background.

A snowy ski slope with people snowboarding and skiing, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear sky.

A serene riverside with autumn trees, a traditional building, and a red bridge.

Things to do

Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

P12,150

per adult

From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour

P11,189

per adult

Kamikochi Nature Retreat 1 Day Bus Tour from Tokyo

P6,063

per adult

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

P9,439

per adult

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

P10,656

per adult

Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

P8,373

per adult

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What to do in Nagano Prefecture

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Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area

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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.

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Where to stay in Nagano Prefecture

Find the best Nagano Prefecture areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A snowy mountain landscape with a group of skiers at the summit.

Shiga Highlands

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

A street with traditional buildings, a signboard, and framed artworks on display.

Kyukaruizawa

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

A ski lift on a snowy slope with skiers and a clear blue sky.

Echo Land

Echo Land might not have many top sights, but Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Happo-one Adam Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm lake with a statue in the foreground, a boat in the middle distance, and a town with mountains in the background.

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.

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? Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top sights nearby.

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