Introducing September Event Information in Nagano City✨

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1. Togakushi Soba Festival: Half-Soba Walking Tour
This year, 21 soba shops are participating, and by purchasing the half-soba walking ticket book "Soba Goyomi" (2,000 yen including tax), you can enjoy a half serving of zaru soba (approximately three pieces) at three different shops.
【Event Period】September 1 (Tue) – October 4 (Sun) *Excluding September 19 – 25
【Price】Half-soba walking ticket book "Soba Goyomi" includes three tickets for 2,000 yen (including tax)
【How to Purchase】Make a reservation on the official website and pay in cash at the pickup location
*Limited to 57 copies per day
*For more details, please check the official website.


2. Sanada House Garden Light Up "Gensou"
The Sanada House Garden in Matsushiro will be illuminated with enchanting lights!
Additionally, there will be a concert by Ecole de Matsushiro Club and special guests! A projection mapping on the storehouse of the Sanada House Garden, which was well received last year, will also take place as a special project.
【Event Dates】September 19 (Sat), September 20 (Sun)
【Time】18:00 – 20:30 (Doors open at 17:30, last entry at 20:00)
【Venue】Matsushiro Sanada House
【Price】General 400 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 100 yen
*Free for Elementary and Junior High School Students on September 19 (Sat)
*For more details, please check the official website.


3. Togakushi and Iizuna Highlands "All-Inclusive Experience! Stamp Rally"
Participate in the target experience content to get stamps!
Enjoy the refreshing green season in the highlands!
【Event Period】August 1 (Sat) – October 31 (Sat)
【Event Location】Togakushi and Iizuna Area
【How to Participate and Prize Details】
(1) Participate in target experience content (various activities such as camping, E-bike rentals, nature experiences, soba making, etc.).
(2) Collect two stamps → Receive an original sticker!
(3) Collect three stamps → In addition to receiving a badge set designed with Togakushi Mountain and Iizuna Mountain, you can also enter a lottery for a luxurious prize!
【Stamp Collection Locations】
Togakushi Campground
Iizuna Nagano Forest Village
Togakushi Tourism Association
Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association
Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc.


4. Zenkoji Binzuru Market
Held as a handmade market inspired by the beloved disciple of Buddha, "Binzuru-san"! Various food and craft shops gather, creating a market enjoyable for makers, buyers, locals, and tourists alike.
【Event Date】September 12 (Sat) *Regularly held on the second Saturday from April to December
【Time】10:00 – 16:00
【Venue】Around Zenkoji


5. Shinshu Ramen Expo 2026
Famous ramen shops from all over the country gather! Enjoy ramen that is hard to find in Nagano!
Take this opportunity to enjoy your favorite ramen!
【Event Dates】
First Act: September 11 (Fri) – September 15 (Tue)
*Closed on September 16 (Wed) and September 17 (Thu) for replacements
Second Act: September 18 (Fri) – September 23 (Wed, Holiday)
【Time】10:00 – 20:00 *Until 19:00 on September 15 and September 23
【Venue】Nagano Omotesando Central Square
【Price】Free admission, 1 bowl for 1,000 yen (including tax)
Tickets will be sold at the venue ticket machine *Cash only
*For more details, please check the official website.
*"Miso Kin" is fully reservation-based online.


6. Nagano Craft Beer & Food Festival 2026
This year, it will be held at "Nagano Omotesando Central Square"! Eighteen breweries from Nagano Prefecture will participate, including three breweries from Nagano City. It's an event for a wide range of people to enjoy beer and food.
【Event Dates】September 4 (Fri) 15:00 – 20:30
September 5 (Sat) 11:00 – 20:30, September 6 (Sun) 11:00 – 16:00
*Last order is 30 minutes before closing
【Venue】Nagano Omotesando Central Square


7. Night Pool at Sun Marine Nagano
Spend a summer night in a fantastical illuminated pool that is different from usual!
Photography is allowed in the normally prohibited pool area! Enjoy unlimited rides on the slides♪
You can enjoy it at a great price with all-you-can-drink and light meals included!
【Event Dates】September 5 (Sat) 21:30 – 23:30
【Price】
Advance ticket 3,500 yen
Same-day ticket 4,000 yen
*Includes all-you-can-drink and light meals
*No entry for those under 20 years old
*For more details, please check the official website or account


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