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The Nagano Tourism & Convention Bureau Broadcasting the charms of Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, which boasts a variety of Tourist Resources, including the historic Zenko Temple, Matsushiro, and the magnificent Togakushi Shrine lined with Japanese cedar trees.
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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Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau posted.

13 hours ago

[Image1]Cherry Blossom Blooming Report as of April 10th 🌸 Here’s some information for your weekend hanami (f

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Cherry Blossom Blooming Report as of April 10th 🌸 Here’s some information for your weekend hanami (flower viewing) plans!✨

1. Shiroyama Park
Located next to Zenkoji, this is the most famous cherry blossom spot in Nagano City, boasting about 470 cherry trees in full bloom.
The cherry blossom tunnel during peak bloom is absolutely beautiful!

【Bloom Status】Full Bloom (slightly falling petals) Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Hakosemizuka
【Parking】Available
1st Parking Lot (155 cars), 2nd Parking Lot (123 cars), 3rd Parking Lot (155 cars)
100 yen for the first 20 minutes, plus 100 yen for every additional 20 minutes
Free for up to 2 hours with a Nagano City Childcare Passport when using the park or zoo

2. Matsushiro Castle Ruins
The former residence of the Sanada clan, Matsushiro Castle features about 100 cherry trees that beautifully bloom in the castle's Edo period space!

【Cherry Blossom Light-Up】April 4th (Sat) to April 13th (Mon) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
【Bloom Status】Full Bloom Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Matsudaimachi, Matsushiro 44
【Parking】Available
City-run Tonomachi Tourist Parking Lot: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 for disabled
Matsushiro Castle North Parking Lot (5-minute walk from the north side of Matsushiro Castle): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 for disabled

3. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
Famous for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.
A great spot to enjoy about 100 cherry trees!

【Cherry Blossom Light-Up】After blooming until April 11th (Sat) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
【Bloom Status】Full Bloom Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Kojimada 1384-1
【Parking】Available
(Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.)

4. Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance
About 80 cherry trees line the embankment at the entrance of Chausuyama Dinosaur Park. During peak bloom, you can enjoy a cherry blossom tunnel. The varieties include Somei Yoshino and Higan Sakura. Additionally, cherry trees bloom within the Chausuyama Mallett Golf Course.

【Bloom Status】Full Bloom Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Shinonoi Okada 2358
【Parking】Available

5. Kourinji Temple
Home to a 300-year-old weeping cherry tree, along with other Somei Yoshino trees. Many people come to photograph the magnificent cherry blossoms and the temple.

【Bloom Status】Somei Yoshino Full Bloom, Weeping Cherry Dropping Petals
Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Shinonoi Komatsubara 2329
【Parking】Available

6. Unjouden
Around 650 cherry trees bloom along the sakura slope leading to Unjouden from behind Zenkoji and on the observation road.
Being on a high ground, it offers a panoramic view of the city.

【Bloom Status】Full Bloom Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano City, Hakosemizuka 3-chome 1775
【Parking】Available

7. Sakura Embankment (Aakusu)
About 60 Somei Yoshino trees line the Saikawa river near Aakusu.

【Bloom Status】Beginning to Fall Captured on April 10th
【Location】Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Aakusu 1-32 (Aakusu Address)

*The "Nagano Tourism Net" web page is currently providing information on cherry blossom blooming in Nagano City!
🌸 Please use it as a reference for your hanami plans! 🌸

#Cherry Blossom #Hanami #Blooming #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

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Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau posted.

Apr. 7, 2026

[Image1]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image2]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image3]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image4]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image5]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image6]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image7]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image8]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

[Image9]Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.1. Pilgrimage Cherr

Cherry blossom update to help plan your hanami this week! Photographed April 7–8.

1. Pilgrimage Cherry of Shobu (Shobu)
An estimated 700-year-old Edo-higan cherry tree. This impressive giant reaches about 18.2 m in height and is well worth seeing!
Its name is said to come from its location along an old road connecting Koichi’s ferry crossing to the Togakushi area.

Bloom status: Half bloom ( photographed April 7 )
Location: 3991 Kobu, Shobu, Nagano City

2. Korinji Temple
A weeping cherry about 300 years old stands here, along with some Somei-yoshino cherry trees. Many visitors photograph the splendid tree and the temple.

Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: 2329 ShinonoiKomatsubara, Nagano City
Parking: Available

3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Matsushiro Castle, once home to the Sanada clan, features around 100 cherry trees that beautifully enhance the late-Edo castle grounds.

Cherry light-up: April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon), 18:00–21:00
Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: 44 Matsushiro, Matsudaimachi, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Municipal Tonnocho Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 cars, 2 accessible spaces
Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 cars, 2 accessible spaces

4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
This is the famous battlefield where Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin clashed.
About 100 Somei-yoshino cherry trees make this a great spot for hanami.

Cherry light-up: After bloom until April 11 (Sat), 18:00–21:00
Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City
Parking: Available
(Park parking is expected to be crowded. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.)

5. Shiroyama Park
Located east of Zenkoji Temple, this premier cherry-viewing spot in Nagano City features about 470 Somei-yoshino trees.
The cherry tunnel at full bloom is stunning.

Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: Hakoshimizu, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Parking 1: 155 spaces, Parking 2: 123 spaces, Parking 3: 155 spaces
Parking fee: 100 yen up to 20 minutes, then 100 yen added every 20 minutes
With a Nagano City childcare passport, park and zoo users get up to 2 hours free

6. Sakura Dote (Arcs)
Along the Saikawa near Arcs, about 60 Somei-yoshino cherry trees line the riverbank.

Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: Arcs 1-32, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (Arcs address)

7. Unjoden Hall
Around the cherry slope and scenic roads that lead from behind Zenkoji Temple to Unjoden Hall, about 650 cherry trees bloom in profusion.
Perched on a hill, the site offers panoramic views of the city.

Bloom status: Full bloom ( photographed April 8 )
Location: 1775 Hakoshimizu 3-chome, Nagano City
Parking: Available

Visit the Nagano Tourism net web page for ongoing cherry blossom updates in Nagano City!
Use it as a reference for your hanami plans.

#cherry blossoms #hanami #bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

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Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau posted.

Apr. 5, 2026

[Image1]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image2]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image3]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image4]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image5]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image6]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image7]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

[Image8]Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park EntranceAbout

Cherry blossom update for this week—photos taken April 5–6 🌸

① Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance
About 80 cherry trees line the embankment at the Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance. At full bloom they form a lovely cherry tunnel. Varieties include Somei-Yoshino and Higan-zakura. Cherry trees also bloom within the Chausuyama Mallet Golf Course.

[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6
[Location] 2358 Shinonoi Okada, Nagano City
[Parking] Available

② Kourinji Temple
A weeping cherry about 300 years old stands here, along with Somei-Yoshino trees. Many visitors photograph the magnificent tree and the temple.

[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6
[Location] Shinonoi Komatsubara 2329, Nagano City
[Parking] Available

③ Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Matsushiro Castle was the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees stand out beautifully against the late-Edo castle grounds.

[Cherry light-up] April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon) 18:00–21:00
[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6
[Location] 44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City
[Parking] Available
Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 standard cars, 2 accessible spaces
Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 standard cars, 2 accessible spaces

④ Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
This battlefield is famous for the clashes between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.
About 100 Somei-Yoshino trees create a popular hanami spot.

[Cherry light-up] From bloom until April 11 (Sat) 18:00–21:00
[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6
[Location] 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City
[Parking] Available
(Park parking may be crowded. Please avoid parking without permission at nearby facilities.)

⑤ Shiroyama Park
Adjacent to the east of Zenkoji Temple, this is Nagano City's premier cherry spot with about 470 Somei-Yoshino trees in full display.
The cherry tunnel at peak bloom is especially beautiful.

[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 5
[Location] Hakoshimizu, Nagano City
[Parking] Available
Parking 1: 155 spaces, Parking 2: 123 spaces, Parking 3: 155 spaces
100 yen for up to 20 minutes, then 100 yen added every 20 minutes
※Visitors using the park or zoo who present a Nagano City Childcare Passport get up to 2 hours free

⑥ Saijo Mountain
One of Shinshu’s top 100 sunset points and also known as a cherry-viewing spot.
During the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima, the Uesugi army camped on this mountain’s summit on the Chikuma River’s south bank to watch Shingen’s movements.

[Bloom status] Full bloom ※Photographed April 6
[Location] MatsushiromachiIwano, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City
[Parking] Available
※The road from the Saijo Mountain observation deck entrance to the deck is narrow and not passable for large vehicles.

※The Nagano Tourism Net website posts cherry blossom updates for Nagano City!
🌸Please use this as a reference for your hanami🌸

#cherry blossoms #hanami #bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

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Apr. 2, 2026

[Image1]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image2]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image3]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image4]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image5]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image6]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image7]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

[Image8]Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸1. Denkyu-ji TempleA mix o

Weekend cherry-blossom guide! Sakura bloom update photographed April 2–3 🌸

1. Denkyu-ji Temple
A mix of weeping cherry and Oyama cherry fills the garden in front of the main hall. When the weeping cherry is in full bloom, the garden becomes a sea of blossoms.

Bloom status: Full bloom ※Photographed April 2
Location: 1000 Shinonoi Kinebuchi, Nagano City
Parking: Available

2. Kourinji Temple
A roughly 300-year-old weeping cherry stands here, and you can also enjoy some Someiyoshino cherry trees. Many visitors photograph the impressive trees alongside the temple.

Bloom status: Full bloom ※Photographed April 2
Location: 2329 ShinonoiKomatsubara, Nagano City
Parking: Available

3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Matsushiro Castle was the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees set against the late-Edo castle grounds create a striking sight.

Sakura light-up: April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon), 18:00–21:00
Bloom status: 50% bloom ※Photographed April 2
Location: 44 MatsushiromachiMatsushiro, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 disabled spaces
Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 disabled spaces

4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
This battlefield is famous for the clashes between Takeda Shingen and Kenshin Uesugi.
About 100 Someiyoshino cherry trees make this a great hanami spot.

Sakura light-up: After bloom until April 11 (Sat), 18:00–21:00
Bloom status: 30% bloom ※Photographed April 2
Location: 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City
Parking: Available
(Park parking is expected to be crowded. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.)

5. Shiroyama Park
Adjacent to the east side of Zenkoji Temple, this is Nagano City’s premier cherry-viewing spot, with about 470 Someiyoshino trees in bloom.
The cherry tunnel at full bloom is stunning!

Bloom status: 20–30% bloom ※Photographed April 3
Location: Hakoshimizu, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Parking 1 (155 spaces), Parking 2 (123 spaces), Parking 3 (155 spaces)
料金: 100 yen for up to 20 minutes, then 100 yen added every 20 minutes
※Visitors using the park or zoo who present the Nagano City Child-Rearing Passport get up to 2 hours free

Other: Matsushiro Tojo apricot blossoms
On clear days you can view apricot fields with the Northern Alps as a backdrop.
You can stroll here with your dog.

Bloom status: Full bloom ※Photographed April 2
Location: MatsushiromachiHigashijo, Nagano City
Parking: Available (free)

Other: Roukaku Plum Garden in Shinshu-Shinmachi
The white plum blossoms are beginning to fall, but the red plums are still at their best.
Enjoy the contrast with the Saikawa River.

Bloom status: Beginning to fall ※Photographed April 2
Location: Shinshu Shinmachi, Nagano City
Parking: Available
※Free admission to the garden from Sunday, March 22 to Sunday, April 5

※The Nagano Tourism net website provides sakura bloom information for Nagano City!
🌸Please use it as a reference for your hanami🌸

#cherry blossoms #hanami #bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

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Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau posted.

Mar. 31, 2026

[Image1]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image2]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image3]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image4]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image5]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image6]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

[Image7]Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸① Isozakura Ji

Introducing spectacular cherry trees! Single-tree cherry blossom spots in Nagano City🌸

① Isozakura Jinja’s Jindai Zakura

A legend says the staff thrust by susanoo no mikoto grew into this massive tree. With a trunk circumference of about 9 meters, it is an estimated 1,200-year-old Edo-higan cherry and is designated a National Natural Monument.

Typical peak season: late April to early May
Location: Nagano City, 513 Izumihira

② Kinasa Takahashi’s weeping cherry

This 400-year-old weeping cherry stands in the front garden of Takahashi Community Center and is a Nagano City Natural Monument.
Takahashi Yakushido houses a group of stone statues, including a finely carved Saigoku Sanjusankasho Kannon.

Typical peak season: mid April to late April
Location: Kinasa Takahashi, Nagano City

③ Shobu’s Pilgrimage Cherry

An estimated 700-year-old Edo-higan cherry. At about 18.2 meters tall, this impressive tree is well worth seeing!
Its name is said to come from its location along the old road that ran from Shoushi no Watashi toward Togakushi.

Typical peak season: mid April to late April
Location: Shobu Ko 3991, Nagano City

The “Nagano Tourism net” website provides cherry blossom updates for Nagano City!
🌸Use it as a reference for your hanami🌸

#cherry blossoms #single-tree cherry #hanami#Nagano City #Nagano sightseeing

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Mar. 25, 2026

[Image1]When it comes to cherry blossoms in Nagano City, this is the place to go! Here are the classic cherr

[Image2]When it comes to cherry blossoms in Nagano City, this is the place to go! Here are the classic cherr

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When it comes to cherry blossoms in Nagano City, this is the place to go! Here are the classic cherry blossom spots to visit 🌸

1. Kourinji Temple
You can see a weeping cherry tree about 300 years old as well as many Somei-Yoshino cherry trees. Many people photograph the stately blossoms and the temple grounds.

Typical peak season: mid-April
Location: 2329 ShinonoiKomatsubara, Nagano City
Parking: Available

2. Shiroyama Park
Located just east of Zenkoji Temple, this is Nagano City’s top cherry blossom spot, with about 470 Somei-Yoshino trees in full bloom.
The tunnel of blossoms at peak bloom is stunning!

Typical peak season: mid to late April
Location: Hakoshimizu, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Lot 1: 155 spaces, Lot 2: 123 spaces, Lot 3: 155 spaces
100 yen up to 20 minutes, plus 100 yen for each additional 20 minutes
If you present a Nagano City Childcare Passport when using the park or zoo, parking is free for up to two hours

3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Matsushiro Castle, once the stronghold of the Sanada clan, is surrounded by about 100 cherry trees that contrast beautifully with the late-Edo period castle grounds.

Cherry blossom light-up: Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 13, 18:00–21:00
Typical peak season: mid-April
Location: 44 MatsushiromachiMatsushiro, Nagano City
Parking: Available
Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large-bus spaces, 50 regular spaces, 2 accessible spaces
Matsushiro Castle North Parking (5-minute walk from the north side): 10 large-bus spaces, 60 regular spaces, 2 accessible spaces

4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
This battlefield is famous for the clashes between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.
About 100 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees make this a popular hanami spot.

Cherry blossom light-up: from bloom until Saturday, April 11, 18:00–21:00
Typical peak season: mid-April
Location: 1384-1 Kojimada, Nagano City
Parking: Available
(The park parking lot is expected to be crowded. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.)

5. Denkyu-ji Temple
In the garden in front of the main hall, weeping cherry and Oyamazakura (mountain cherry) grow together. When the weeping cherry reaches full bloom, the garden fills with blossoms.

Typical peak season: early to mid-April
Location: 1000 Shinonoi Kinebuchi, Nagano City
Parking: Available

6. Tenzōji Temple’s Gassho Cherry
Designated a natural monument by Nagano City, the weeping cherry trees flanking the main hall have grown so their branches meet, earning the name “Gassho Cherry.”

Typical peak season: late April to early May
Location: 74 OokaOtsu, Nagano City
Parking: Available

7. Nagano City Hall Sakura Square
A lesser-known cherry spot cherished by locals, this relaxing area features garden parasols and chairs.

Typical peak season: mid-April
Location: 1613 Tsuruga Midoricho, Nagano City
Parking: Available
(The first hour after entering the parking lot is free, excluding late-night hours)

The Nagano Tourism net website shares up-to-date cherry blossom reports for Nagano City!
🌸Use it as a reference when planning your hanami🌸

#cherry blossoms #hanami #nagano #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

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Mar. 18, 2026

[Image1]Enjoy beautiful floral scenery! Spring event information✨1. Matsushiro Spring FestivalAbout 100 cher

[Image2]Enjoy beautiful floral scenery! Spring event information✨1. Matsushiro Spring FestivalAbout 100 cher

[Image3]Enjoy beautiful floral scenery! Spring event information✨1. Matsushiro Spring FestivalAbout 100 cher

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[Image9]Enjoy beautiful floral scenery! Spring event information✨1. Matsushiro Spring FestivalAbout 100 cher

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Enjoy beautiful floral scenery! Spring event information✨

1. Matsushiro Spring Festival
About 100 cherry trees bloom at the Matsushiro Castle Ruins. The sakura light-up at Matsushiro Castle Ruins is a must-see!

Venue: Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Sakura light-up: April 4 (Sat)–April 13 (Mon), 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Parking: Available (free)
Municipal Tonomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 standard cars, 2 spaces for disabled drivers
Matsushiro Castle North Parking Lot (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 standard cars, 2 spaces for disabled drivers

2. Kawanakajima Battlefield Santachi Sakura Festival
At the famous cherry blossom spot of Kawanakajima Battlefield, the event features a sakura light-up and paper lantern illumination during the period. Plenty of activities are arranged for visitors of all ages!

Venue: Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Site Park
Sakura light-up: From blooming until April 11 (Sat), 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Parking: Available (free)
(Park parking lots are expected to be crowded during the period. Please refrain from parking without permission at nearby facilities.)

3. 24th Matsushiro Hina Festival
Various hina dolls from different eras are exhibited at cultural property facilities across Matsushiro Town. Enjoy a traditional castle-town style hina festival.

Venue: Cultural property facilities, public facilities, and shops in Matsushiro Town
Period: March 3 (Tue)–April 3 (Fri)
Parking: Available (free)
(Please use municipal parking lots in town.)

4. Shinshu Matsushiro Tojo Apricot Festival
On clear days you can take in a full view of apricot flower fields with the Northern Alps as a backdrop!
You can also stroll with your dog.

Venue: Matsushiro Town Tojo Iwasawa Amusement Park
Period: March 28 (Sat)–April 6 (Mon) (scheduled)
Parking: Available (free)

5. Rokaku Plum Garden Flower Festival
This is the earliest flower festival in the Hokushin Region. The Genghis Khan barbecue area is very popular every year!

Venue: Rokaku Plum Garden
Period: March 28 (Sat) 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, March 29 (Sun) 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Parking: Available (free), 100 spaces

#Event #Sakura #Light-up #Nagano City #Nagano Sightseeing

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Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau posted.

Mar. 12, 2026

[Image1]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image2]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image3]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image4]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image5]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image6]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image7]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image8]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image9]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image10]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

[Image11]Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

Introducing a new shop that accepts the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket ✨

"CHAYADO Hyaku-hachi" @cha_yado_momoya

From April 1st, the Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket can be used here.
This is a matcha café attached to a guesthouse, newly opened by the popular sweets shop centotto gelato, known in Shinanomachi and Nagano station.
Soft light through wooden latticework and a quietly composed space that values empty space let you enjoy a peaceful time.

【Phone】026-217-2608
【Hours】9:00–18:30 (last order 18:00)
【Closed】None
【Parking】None

Zenkoji Omotesando Walk-and-Eat Ticket Eligible Item (from April 1)
"Affogato"
750 yen → effectively 650 yen with ticket
Choose one of the three types below
Matcha Espresso Affogato
Milk Matcha Affogato
Espresso Affogato

【Recommended items】Not eligible for the Walk-and-Eat Ticket
1) "Hyaku-hachi Parfait"
A new item now on offer, the Hyaku-hachi Parfait uses strawberries lavishly and lets you enjoy a collaboration of gelato and matcha chocolate!
Price: 1,100 yen

2) "MOMOYA Latte"
Hyaku-hachi’s original layered matcha latte series made with fruit from Nagano Prefecture. Choose from blueberry, strawberry, or azuki (red bean).
Price: 900 yen

<Zenkoji Walk-and-Eat Ticket>
This value ticket lets you choose and buy favorites from about 20 shops selling Nagano specialties and sweets!

✨How to use✨
1) Purchase a ticket [1,000 yen each, tax included] price revised from April 1
(Until March 31 each ticket could be purchased for 700 yen, tax included)
2) At shops listed in the brochure, exchange the stickers attached to the ticket (100-yen × 8, 50-yen × 4) for products
3) Redeem used tickets for a prize (receive an original bag!)

It’s cheaper than usual and perfect for sampling small tastes from various shops while you walk and eat ✨
For more details, see the highlights on @nagano_cvb!

#cafe #sweets #walk-and-eat #Nagano City #nagano

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Mar. 4, 2026

[Image1]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image2]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image3]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image4]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image5]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image6]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image7]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image8]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image9]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image10]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image11]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

[Image12]Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨Experience the beloved world of M

Over 10,000 visitors! Highlights of the Tove and Moomin Exhibition✨

Experience the beloved world of Moomin loved around the world
“Tove and Moomin Exhibition – In Search of Special Things –” after shows in Tokyo and Hokkaido, has landed in Nagano Prefecture for the first time in the Chubu region✨

The venue displays more than 300 items, including precious original drawings and sketches that mark the birth of Moomin, comics, and manuscript pages from picture books.
The exhibition features immersive spaces that draw you into the Moomin world
and plenty of photo spots perfect for snapping pictures📸
Also on display are Tove’s murals, which are not well known in Japan!

A wide range of exhibition-exclusive original goods is available🎁
A cute sacoche with an exclusive design will be sold only at the Nagano venue!

This exhibition offers a chance to rediscover the charm of the Moomin series
and the rich creativity of Tove that supports it!

Exhibition Details
Tove and Moomin Exhibition – In Search of Special Things – ©Moomin Characters™ ©Tove Jansson Estate

Venue: Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Address: 1-4-4 Hakozumi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Dates: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 – Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Closed: Every Wednesday
Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry to the exhibition rooms at 16:30)
Admission: Same-day tickets General: ¥1,800 / Junior and Senior High School Students: ¥1,100 / Elementary School Students: ¥700

#Moomin #Tove and Moomin Exhibition #Tove and Moomin Exhibition #Nagano Prefectural Art Museum #Nagano City

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Feb. 26, 2026

[Image1]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image2]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image3]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image4]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image5]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image6]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

[Image7]Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨1. Fukujusō at Hinata OokaA natural colony

Here are spots where flowers are at their best in March ✨

1. Fukujusō at Hinata Ooka
A natural colony of fukujusō (Adonis ramosa) spreads across about 2,000 square meters on the rolling hills of the Hyūga District in Oooka, Nagano City.
On well-kept slopes, fukujusō bloom proudly with the majestic Northern Alps as a backdrop.
Typical peak season: mid-March

2. Fukujusō at Nanaoekosaka
More than 30,000 fukujusō carpet the steep east-facing slopes.
This dense stand of fukujusō, said to be the finest in northeast Shinshu, is a spectacular sight.
Typical peak season: early to late March
Note: You will walk about 500 meters along a mountain path from the parking area, including uphill sections, so please wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers.

3. Roukaku Plum Garden (Shinshu Shinmachi)
Around 1,000 small ume trees and red-plum varieties are planted here, offering delicate blossoms set against the flowing Saikawa River.
Typical peak season: late March to early April

The Nagano Convention & Visitors Bureau website summarizes flowering conditions around Nagano City 🌼

#plum #love flowers #scenic flower views #Nagano City

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The Nagano Tourism & Convention Bureau Broadcasting the charms of Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, which boasts a variety of Tourist Resources, including the historic Zenko Temple, Matsushiro, and the magnificent Togakushi Shrine lined with Japanese cedar trees.
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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How to Access to Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

・ Access by Shinkansen
Use the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station and arrive at Nagano Station in 1 hour and 20 minutes at the fastest.
From the front of the station, there are route buses to Zenko Temple, Togakushi, and Matsushiro, and if you Use a rental car, you can enjoy sightseeing even more comfortably.
There are many bullet trains to Nagano Station, making it convenient for day trips from Tokyo.

・Access by Car
Use the Nagano Expressway or Joshinetsu Expressway provides comfortable Access from the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai area.
It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo and 3 hours and 30 minutes from Nagoya.

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Popular Sightseeing spots in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

・Zenko Temple (Main Hall, Yamamon, Niomon, Nakamise Street)
・Togakushi (Okusha Shrine, Naka Shrine, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, Hinomikosha, Okusha Shrine Japanese cedar tree, Kagami Pond)
・Matsushiro (Matsushiro Ruins of the Castle, Sanada Residence, Bunbu School)
・Iizuna Highlands (Camping and Outdoor Activities)
・Onimusato (Oyaki, Okusobana Nature Garden)
・Shinshu Shinmachi (Genghis Khan standup paddleboarding)
etc

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Specialty products Gourmet in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

・Togakushi Soba and Monzen Soba
・Apples, buto, peaches
・Oyaki
・Sake
・Shinshu game dishes
・Shichimi Mustard
・Shinshu miso
etc

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Popular Festivals and Events in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

・Zenkoji Temple Flower Corridor
・Nagano Binzuru
・Nagano Ebisu Smoke and Fire Tournament
・Nagano Lantern Festival
・Sanada 100,000 Stones Festival
・Zenkoji Temple open to the public (once every seven years)
・Nagano Marathon
・Nagano Gion Festival
etc

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