Nagano City can be reached in 1 hour and 20 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, and can be accessed by Car in about 3 hours from the Tokyo metropolitan area. In 1998, the Winter Olympics were Held in, and various sports competitions and Events are Held in in the city's Olympic facilities. The cityscape, which fuses Nature and the city, has flourished as a monzen town and post town since ancient times, and is also famous as the stage of the Battle of Kawanakajima during the Sengoku period.
In addition to Zenkoji Temple, which is a national treasure, Nagano City is dotted with various sightseeing spots such as Togakushi Shrine, which has a history of about 2,000 years, Matsushiro, a castle town where you can feel the history of the Sanada family, Iizuna Highlands where you can enjoy outdoor activities, Onimusato, where you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves and Oyaki, and Shinshu Shinmachi, where you can taste Genghis Khan at various shops, and Shinshu Soba that represents Japan such as Togakushi Soba and Monzen Soba, as well as apples and grapesYou can also enjoy many Gourmet such as Fresh fruit such as peaches.
In the Spring, attractive events such as the "Zenko Temple Flower Corridor" where the entire Zenko Temple area is filled with flowers and greenery, the "Nagano Binzuru" where lively dances are performed in summer, the "Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Festival" in late autumn, which is rare in fireworks festival Japan, and the "Nagano Lantern Festival" where the national treasure Zenko Temple is illuminated with the light of the Olympic rings, are Held in and fascinates Visitors.
The Nagano Tourism & Convention Bureau Account introduces Information on Nature, rich history and culture, Gourmet food, and Events that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.
Please fully enjoy the unique experience of Nagano City.
We hope that you will refer to the recommendations of the "Nagano Tourism and Convention Bureau" and Fun your special trip to Nagano.
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Let's ✨ use the advantageous Zenkoji Temple Omote approach to the temple food walking ticket and enjoy cool Sweets
【Zenko Temple What is a food walking ticket? 】
This is a great ticket that allows you to choose and purchase your favorite items from 19 stores, such as Nagano Specialties and Sweets!
It's cheaper than the regular price, and you can enjoy the flavors of various restaurants little by little, so it's ✨ perfect for eating and walking around
For more Information, check out our highlights (@nagano_cvb)!
<Store Details>
(1) "Kuzu Bar" Sukiya Naito Pottery Store
A mysterious ice cream bar that does not melt due to the use of kudzu powder. It has a new chewy texture and is cool and delicious! Why don't you compare the four types of matcha, peach, Mandarin Oranges, and ramune Squid?
Phone number: 026-227-7110
【Business hours】9:00~18:30
【Regular holiday】Monday
(2) "Chestnut soft serve ice cream" Shinshu Village Confectionery Workshop Nagano Nakamise
It is a Japanese and Western confectionery store centered on chestnuts, including the in-store café. Chestnut soft serve ice cream is smooth and has a refreshing aftertaste! In addition, the popular take-out menu "Mont Blanc Parfait" is made to order and then squeezed with chestnut paste.
Phone number: 026-262-1270
【Business hours】9:00~17:00
【Regular holiday】Open all year
(3) "Homemade gelato" Monzen Tea House Yayoiza
Zenko Temple cold homemade gelato before and after Prayer is exceptional! In addition to gelato and and Sweets with various flavors, you can enjoy a creative Local cuisine that combines Vegetarian cuisine and Township soil food in a space that has been regenerated from a historic Machiya.
Phone number: 026-232-2311
【Business hours】11:30~20:30
【Regular holiday】Tuesday, 2nd Water, 3rd Monday
(4) "Matcha, roasted tea, milk soft 3 servings" Nagakien
It is a long-established store that sticks to "home fire, drying, and roasting". Tea Sweets such as soft serve ice cream unique to tea shops and bavarois and zenzai are popular.
Phone number: 026-232-2511
【Business hours】9:30~17:00
【Regular holiday】Not opens
#Nagano City Sweets #Sweets Tour #Food walking #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #Naganocity
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Spice up the summer in Nagano! Information on festivals ✨ in July
(1) Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple Summer Festival
Zenko Temple Omote approach to the temple will be a pedestrian paradise, and various Events such as food and drink booth Stalls, working Car exhibition, Shinshu professional wrestling will be Held in!
Held in stage Events such as dance at Central Square and TOiGO Plaza, food and beverage booths, cosplay Events "Kosrai" and karaoke competitions by JOYSOUND!
【Date & Time】7/6 (Sun) 10:00~16:00 (rain or shine)
【Venue】Zenko Temple Table approach to the temple
・Daimon South Intersection - Kakayayama Intersection
・Central Square
・TOiGO Square
※ Shinshu Pro Wrestling
Around the constellation Monzenpla (next to the BenBen booth)
10:00~10:30
14:00~14:30
* Kosrai's stage is at TOiGO Square
13:15~14:00
* Karaoke tournament will be held at TOiGO Square
10:00~11:00
12:10~13:10
14:00~15:00
Held in!
(2) Nagano Gion Festival
Be sure to see the glamour and delicate craftsmanship of the stalls up close.
The dynamic lion dance and the supple and elegant Japan dance are also a must see!
In addition, for the first time this year, Central Square will open a limited Stalls of "Shinshu Sake Brewery (Shinshu Local Sake, Shinshu Craft Beer, Shinshu Wine)" for the first time. Events such as stalls and live performances on stage are plentiful.
【Schedule】
7/12 (Sat) Yoiyama (Eve Festival)
7/13 (Sun) Stall procession
【Venue】Nagano City Chuo Street area and Zenko Temple
*Please check the official website for details of the time and venue.
(3) Nagano Tanabata Festival
The 440-Meter arcade that covers the street is decorated with vivid Tanabata decorations.
The arcade that symbolizes Nagano City's "Gondo" was recently renovated yellowtail 30 years, and the interior has become brighter, so you can enjoy Tanabata decorations more than every year!
【Date】7/19 (Sat) ~ 8/7 (Thu)
【Venue】Gondo Arcade Street Area
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Now is the Best time to visit! Introducing 🌼 hydrangea spots
The hydrangea Best time to visit in Nagano City is every year late June ~ early July!
You can enjoy a variety of hydrangeas during the rainy season!
(1) Rendaiji Temple
Known as the Temple of young hydrangeas, more than 2,000 colorful hydrangeas color the Precincts in early summer.
There are two places where you can enjoy hydrangeas: around Niomon Gate and on the way to the Main Hall!
【Address】4672 Wakaho Watanai, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
[Car parking lot] available (parking lot in front of Niomon Car about 6 cars)
(2) Choukokuji Temple
It is a History Temple located in Shinonoi Shiozaki, Nagano City. It is also possible to go up by Car to the vicinity.
On the way to the Main Hall, beautiful hydrangeas are blooming here and there.
【Address】878 Shinonoi Shiozaki, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
【Car parking lot】Available (20 large buses allowed)
(3) Zenkoji Temple Water
Hydrangea flowers are also blooming on the banks of the Zenkoji Temple Taira Water that streams along the Sobana River.
Please stop by when you are on your way to and from Zenkoji Temple Prayer or when you suddenly want to feel Nature in the city!
【Address】Around the road in Minaminagano Tsumashina, Oaza
【Car Parking】None
#Hydrangea #Hydrangea #Hydrangea #Nagano #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #naganocity
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TV Anime "mono" Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Special Feature in Togakushi ✨
Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" that was broadcast the other day
"Nagano-Toyama Trip to the Exam 3rd Night" is set in Togakushi!
This time, we will introduce the Spots that appeared in the Anime!
(1) Seven bends
route from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, it is a road with a steep uphill hairpin curve on the "Togakushi Bird Line". In the Anime, there is an unexpected development in a pine tree in the middle of the road on the way!
* Due to the continuous steep curve, large vehicles are not allowed to pass.
* To go from Zenko Temple to Togakushi, there is another route, "Asakawa Roux Prine". For those who are not confident in driving and large vehicles, it is recommended to head from the Asakawa Roux Preline.
(2) Togakushi campsite @togakushicamp_official
Adjacent to Togakushi Ranch, a refreshing campsite surrounded by birch forests.
Ideal for forest schools and family camps in the great Nature. There are more than 350 auto camp sites (free sites), the largest in Japan!
Cooking area, outdoor furnace, hot Water shower, Water washing Toilet, and a shop. You can also enjoy playing in the river that streams through the venue.
【Business hours】April 26, 2025 ~ November 4, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day Camp Use)
Reservations can be made by Phone or on the official website.
【Regular holiday】Winter holidays
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
(3) Togakushi Shrine Okusha Shrine @togakushi_jinja
It is the Shrine that sits at the back as the headquarters of Togakushi Shrine. Located in the middle of the approach to the temple (2 km), the Japanese cedar trees that are more than 400 years old have become a hot topic for their fantastic scenery, and in recent years it has become a popular Spot visit by many visitors from Japan and abroad. It is said to have divine virtues such as good luck, wish fulfillment, abundant ripening of five grains, and winning sports.
【Time required】About 40 minutes walk one way from Okusha Shrine entrance
【Car parking lot】Approximately 100 large buses near the entrance (charged)
(4) Togakushi Soba Museum ton Kururin @togakushi_tonkururin
With the Togakushi style's method of "rolling out one stick", you can easily enjoy the Soba-making experience. Eating Soba noodles made by yourself is exceptional!
【Business hours】Experience 10:00~14:00
Reservations can be made by Phone or through the official website. (026-254-3773)
【Time required】Approximately 2 hours (experience 1 hour, Meals 1 hour)
【Regular holiday】Water (Tuesdays and Water Sundays in June)
*Closed in winter: December ~ early April
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
【Experience Fee】Soba-making experience + boiled + tsuyu condiment
4 servings 7,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
2 servings 4,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
* Group Fee available
(5) Togakushi Folk Museum, Togakushi Ryu Ninpo Museums, Ninja Karakuri Yashiki
Ninja Karakuri Yashiki is a spot where you can have an authentic ninja experience. From the ninja room to the stairs, through the maze, and through the inner courtyard, you can enjoy escaping while conquering numerous contraptions. There are 500 ninja tools and more than 200 Panel in the Ninpo Museum, and about 2,000 items of daily necessities from ancient times to the present day are on display in the folk Museum.
【Business hours】Friday, April 25, 2025 ~ mid-November 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
【Regular holiday】Water *Closed in winter
Private Car parking lot (free of charge, 17 cars) or Okusha Shrine public parking lot Car Car parking lot Use
#mono #Afro #Pilgrimage to the Holy Land #Togakushi #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity
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Hydrangeas are beginning to bloom in Nagano City!
"Hydrangea of Rendaiji Temple"
Shooting date: 2025.6.25
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Recommended for the rainy season! Nagano's unique handmade experience Special Feature ✨
(1) Shinshu善光Temple 薬王院 @zenkoji.yakuoin
At the History Shukubo, you can enjoy the "Mont Blanc Experience Made with Chopsticks"! (1) Serving (2) Live (3) Squeezing, it is a Temple Sweets that can only be experienced here.
【Business hours】Montblanc Experience 14:00-16:00 (advance reservation required)
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. If there is a vacancy, you can make a reservation by Phone even on the day. (026-232-8901)
[Time required] about 30 minutes
【Car parking lot】Available (regular cars and light automobiles 500 yen, buses, microbuses 1,000 yen)
【Experience Fee】1650 yen (tax included)
(2) Togakushi Soba Museum ton Kururin @togakushi_tonkururin
With the "one-stick round-spreading" method that is transmitted to Togakushi, you can easily enjoy the Soba-making experience. Why don't you make your own Soba noodles? It is also recommended to compare it with Togakushi Soba noodles struck by craftsmen.
【Business hours】Soba-making experience 10:00~14:00
Reservations can be made by Phone or through the official website. (026-254-3773)
【Time required】Approximately 2 hours (experience 1 hour, Meals 1 hour)
【Regular holiday】Water (Tuesdays and Water Sundays in June and September)
*Closed in winter: December ~ early April
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
【Experience Fee】Soba-making experience + boiled + tsuyu condiment
4 servings 7,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
2 servings 4,800 yen (tax included) / 1 bowl
* Group Fee available
③OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO @oyaki.farm
You can experience making the Popular "fried yaki" Oyaki! You can also eat freshly made Oyaki on the farm!
【Business hours】Oyaki making experience Please check the official website (advance reservation required)
Reservations can be made on the official website.
[Time required] about 1 hour
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
【Experience Fee】Adults 1,800 yen (tax included), Elementary school students and younger (3 years old and over) 1,500 yen (tax included)
* For GW and summer Vacation periods, special Fees may apply.
(4) Yakimochi House
Experience making ash-grilled Oyaki baked on the sunken hearth! You can knead the dough, wrap the ingredients and bake it on the sunken hearth, and eat it freshly baked on the spot!
【Business hours】Oyaki experience Held in every Sunday, 13:00-15:00 (advance reservation required)
【Reservation】Phone (026-267-2641)
[Time required] about 2 hours
【Car parking lot】Available (free)
【Experience Fee】Junior high school students and above 1,500 yen per person (tax included) * Bathing fee included
(5) Ogawa no Sho Daimon
In the countryside-style sunken hearth, which is not often seen now, Nozawana and red beans are wrapped while being taught how to make them by craftsmen.
Finish by baking on the sunken hearth. You can experience making old-fashioned ash-grilled Oyaki!
【Business hours】Oyaki making experience 13:00 ~ * Weekdays only (advance reservation required)
【Reservations】Phone reservation available (026-232-5786)
[Time required] about 40 minutes
【Car parking lot】None (Paid parking Car nearby There are)
【Experience Fee】1,200 yen (tax included)
#Handmade experience #Soba-making experience #Oyaki #Nagano City Gourmet #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #Nagano #nagano #naganocity
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Episode 10 of the TV Anime "mono" is set in Togakushi! You can also see it at ABEMA, so please take a look! The ninjas in the photo are also 、、、
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【Zenkoji Temple Binzuru City】
"Zenko Temple Binzuru Market" is a Popular market Events that is regularly Held in on the second Saturday of April to December at "Zenko Temple Higashi Park" in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture and "Nagano City Shiroyama Park" adjacent to it. Held in this month on Saturday, June 14, 2025!
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Held in until 6/29 (Sun)! "Toshio Suzuki and the yellowtail Exhibition"
The "Toshio Suzuki and the yellowtail Exhibition," which will be Held in in Nagano Prefecture for about two months, recently reached ✨ 50,000 visitors
We have introduced the highlights of this exhibition!
Please take this opportunity to visit the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art!
【Toshio Suzuki and Yellowtail Exhibition】
〒380-0801 1-4-4 Hakokiyo Water, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art
< Period>
4/25 (Fri) - 6/29 (Sun)
< Closed>
Every Water Day
<Opening hours>
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Admission to the exhibition room until 4:30 p.m.)
< Fee >
【Weekdays】General: 1,600 yen Junior high and high school students: 1,300 yen Elementary school students: 800 yen
【Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays】Adults: 1,800 yen, Junior high and high school students: 1,500 yen, Elementary school students: 1,000 yen
* Original stickers will be presented to visitors (ticket holders) on Weekdays! (It will end as soon as it runs out)
* Free for preschoolers (no reservation required for a specified date and time).
* This exhibition is by appointment only. Thereare tickets will be sold at the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art Window only if there is a balance in the number of reservations for each date and time, but they may not be sold or may be sold out. It is recommended that you purchase a timed ticket in advance.
* Same-day tickets will be sold in order of available admission time, if there are any left. You can't choose a time frame.
#Studio Yellowtail #Spirited Away #Toshio Suzuki and Yellowtail Exhibition #Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art #Nagano City #Nagano #Nagano Tourism #Nagano Travel #Nagano #Nagano #naganocity
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【Must see with children】You can enjoy it even during the rainy season! Introducing indoor outing spots ✨
①nagano forest village @nagano_forest_village
At "Mori no Eki Daizahoushi" in nagano forest village Fresh there is a "market" that sells Local vegetables and Local Specialty, a "café restaurant" that uses Local vegetables sold at the market, and an "indoor Activities" with a tree House and Fully Equipped monitoring space, and so you can spend your time without worrying about the weather!
【Business hours】
Indoor Activities, Markets 9:00-17:00
Cafe 9:00-21:00 (L.O.20:30)
【Car parking lot】180 cars (free)
【Use Fee】Please check the Official website, social media, etc.
(2) Sun Marine Nagano @naganosunmarine
It is a large indoor pool where you can enjoy a variety of pools and slides. Even on a rainy day, you can move your body to your heart's content and have fun! There is also a view-type jacuzzi overlooking the entire pool, so it is recommended to spend a relaxing time!
【Pool business hours】
Weekdays except summer 13:00~20:40
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, Summer (7/1~8/31) 9:00~20:40
* Use time is limited in summer
【Training and bathhouse business hours】
All days 9:00~21:00
【Car parking lot】328 cars (free)
【Use Fee】The amount varies depending on the season, so please check the official website.
(3) Nagano Children's Hall "Naga Nobi!" @naga_nobi
Popular facilities opened in July 2024 as a successor facilities to the "Shonen Science Center" in Shiroyama Park, Nagano City! It's an indoor park, so you can play around even on rainy days! Many Events for parents and children to enjoy are also Held in!
【Business hours】9ː30〜17ː00 (Reception from 30 minutes before opening)
Weekdays, no time limit, no reservation required.
During weekends and holidays and long vacations, there is a two-hour rotation system. Reservation required on HP
①9:30〜②12:30〜③15:00〜
* Same-day admission is possible even on Weekends and Holidays depending on the availability of reservations.
Car If you Use the Shiroyama Park Car parking lot, you will receive a free discount authentication for 2 hours.
【Use Fee】Nagano Citizens Fee, Fee for Outside City
Please check the official website. * Free for preschoolers
#Playground with children #Spot for going out with children #Going out with children #Indoor facilities #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano travel #Nagano #Nagano #naganocity
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