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.
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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This week's cherry blossom viewing guide! Cherry blossom bloom report from April 5th to April 6th🌸
1. Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance
At the entrance of Chausuyama Dinosaur Park, about 80 cherry trees line the embankment. During full bloom, you can enjoy a tunnel of cherry blossoms. The varieties include Somei Yoshino and Higan Zakura. Cherry blossoms also bloom within the Chausuyama Mallett Golf Course.
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th
【Location】2358 Shinonoi Okada, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
2. Kourinji Temple
There is a weeping cherry tree approximately 300 years old, and you can also enjoy Somei Yoshino. Many people are photographing the splendid cherry blossoms and the temple.
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th
【Location】2329 Komatsubara, Shinonoi, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
3. Matsushiro Castle Ruins
Matsushiro Castle, the residence of the Sanada clan. About 100 cherry trees bloom beautifully in the castle's Edo-period space!
【Cherry Blossom Light Up】April 4th (Saturday) to April 13th (Monday) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th
【Location】44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
City-operated Donomachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 disabled spots
Matsushiro Castle North Parking (north side of Matsushiro Castle, 5-minute walk): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 disabled spots
4. Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park
This is a famous battlefield known for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.
A cherry blossom viewing spot with about 100 Somei Yoshino trees!
【Cherry Blossom Light Up】After blooming to April 11th (Saturday) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th
【Location】1384-1 Oshimada, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
(Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.)
5. Shiroyama Park
This is one of Nagano City's top cherry blossom spots located next to Zenkoji, with about 470 Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom.
The cherry blossom tunnel during full bloom is very beautiful!
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 5th
【Location】Hakoshimizu, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
First parking lot (155 spaces), second parking lot (123 spaces), third parking lot (155 spaces)
100 yen for the first 20 minutes + 100 yen added every 20 minutes
*Those using the park or zoo with a Nagano City Childcare Passport can park for free for up to 2 hours
6. Saijo Mountain
One of the "100 Sunset Points of Shinshu." It is also known as a cherry blossom spot.
During the 4th Kawanakajima battle, the Uesugi army camped at the top of this mountain on the southern bank of the Chikuma River, watching Shingen's movements.
【Bloom Status】Full bloom *Photo taken on April 6th
【Location】Iwano, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City
【Parking】Available
*Due to the narrow road from the Saijo Mountain Observatory entrance to the observatory, large vehicles cannot pass.
*The "Nagano Tourism Net" web page is currently sharing cherry blossom bloom information for Nagano City!
🌸Please make use of this for your cherry blossom viewing!🌸
#Cherry blossom #Cherry blossom viewing #Bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism
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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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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🌸
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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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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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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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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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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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Enjoy the mesmerizing light displays ✨ Here’s the latest on the Nagano Lantern Festival!
Overview of the Nagano Lantern Festival
Date and Time: February 20 (Fri)–February 23 (Mon, holiday) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venues: Zenkoji Temple, Zenkoji Omotesando area, Shiroyama Park area, Nagano station front
Recommended Events
1. Yume Akari Art Exhibition and Future Yume Akari
Alongside the five-color illumination of Zenkoji that paints the winter sky, the festival’s emblematic “yume akari” lantern artworks shine.
This year’s display will again be at Shiroyama Park, where about 900 lanterns—mainly elementary school pieces on the theme of “Future Dreams”—will fill the park and create a grand spectacle.
Date and Time: February 20 (Fri)–February 23 (Mon, holiday) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue: Shiroyama Park (in front of the Prefectural Art Museum)
Admission: Free
2. Zenkoji Yume Joya-to (Zenkoji Everlasting Light)
The lighting design by internationally renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii is a must-see at Zenkoji!
With a prayer for peace, the night sky over Nagano will glow in five colors.
Date and Time: February 20 (Fri)–February 23 (Mon, holiday) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue: Zenkoji Temple
Admission: Free
3. Floating Light Balloons in the Night Sky
A new highlight this year! Ride a hot-air balloon featuring Nagano Prefecture’s PR character Arukuma for a special aerial view of the illuminated sites.
Date and Time: February 21 (Sat), February 22 (Sun) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM (registration opens 5:30 PM, last registration 8:30 PM)
Venue: Shiroyama Elementary School grounds
Fees: Adults ¥2,500, elementary school children ¥1,500 (same-day registration, first-come first-served) / limited capacity
Notes
*Schedule may change due to weather. Thank you for your understanding.*
*For day-of-event updates, check the official website and social media.*
4. Lantern Ramen Festa
Five of Nagano’s famous ramen shops gather at Shiroyama Park.
Enjoy steaming hot ramen under the magical lights on a cold night.
Date and Time: February 20 (Fri)–February 23 (Mon, holiday) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue: Shiroyama Park (in front of the Prefectural Art Museum)
5. Nagano Lantern Festival Special Live
A one-night-only special live performance by Afro (the rap member of MOROHA, currently on hiatus).
Date and Time: February 21 (Sat) 5:00 PM (doors open 4:30 PM)
Venue: Zenkoji Daikanjin Manzen-do Hall
Admission: Free
*Entry may be restricted during busy periods. Please dress warmly.*
6. “I Fell in Love Today.” Special Talk Show
Enjoy a talk show featuring cast members from ABEMA’s popular love-reality program, hosted by Nobuo Okubo.
Date and Time: February 21 (Sat) 6:15 PM
Venue: Zenkoji Daikanjin Manzen-do Hall
Admission: Free
*Entry may be restricted during busy periods. Please dress warmly.*
For details, please see the official website.
#Nagano Lantern Festival #light up #events #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity
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Enjoy an all-white snowy landscape! Introducing winter’s spectacular spots✨
You can still enjoy snow scenes around Nagano City, including Togakushi, Iizuna Highlands, and Kinasa!
(Check the weather before you go.)
①nagano forest village @nagano_forest_village
About a 30-minute drive from downtown Nagano.
Surrounded by rich nature, nagano forest village becomes a wide snowy panorama in winter, offering a chance to escape everyday life.
Inside the facility, Mori-no-Eki Daizahoushi features a market with local vegetables and specialties, a cafe-restaurant that uses those local ingredients generously, and an indoor activity area with a tree house and well-equipped supervised spaces. We recommend relaxing while gazing at the silver-white view outside the windows.
Snow activities unique to this season are also plentiful.
Enjoy snow play and winter nature experiences to fully discover the charm of Iizuna Highlands.
Hours
Indoor activities and market 9:00-17:00
Cafe-restaurant (hours below until Saturday, February 28, 2026)
◆Sunday–Thursday excluding holidays
9:00–17:00 (LO 16:30)
◆Friday, Saturday and holidays
9:00–21:00 (LO 20:00)
Parking 180 spaces (free)
*Please check the official website or SNS for details.*
②Daibo Pass (Daibō Tōge) [Kinasa] @kinasamomiji
Enjoy the grand panorama from Daibo Pass on the way to Togakushi and from Ōdō Tōge toward Ogawamura, and the natural sculptural beauty formed by Okusozuhana Valley. Step off the main roads to find the winter vistas unique to Kinasa.
Parking about 5 spaces (free)
③Zenkoji Temple
The snow-covered Zenkoji Temple Main Hall has a different atmosphere from usual. For the best snowy view of Zenkoji, visit early the morning after a night of snowfall.
④Togakushi Snowshoe @togakushi.kanko
Explore the Forest Botanical Garden and the Okusha Approach clad in silence and snow while wearing snowshoes.
Leave your footprints on the pure white fields and enjoy the addictive thrill of going where there is no path.
Beginner-friendly guided tours are available.
Snowshoes and poles are available for rent at the Togakushi Tourist Information Center, so please inquire there.
*Winter tours require different equipment than non-snow seasons. Please check carefully and prepare accordingly.*
*From January 7 onward, entry beyond Zuishinmon toward the cedar avenue on the Okusha Approach is prohibited.*
Snowshoe Rental Information
◆Togakushi Tourist Information Center
*Open 9:00–17:00*
Rental pickup 9:00–14:00 ＊Final return by 16:00
Snowshoe & pole set 2,000 yen (tax included) / day
Pole, snow boots, gaiters each 500 yen (tax included) / day
Recommended for first-timers: guided tours
Shun Walk — Winter Edition
Wear snowshoes this winter and go meet the spectacular views. Courses may change depending on weather and other conditions.
*Private guides are available on request.*
*For details, see the latest news on the Togakushi Tourism Association website.*
⑤Togakushi Ski Field @togakushiskifield_official
A ski area with high-quality groomed runs and famously light “magic powder” snow.
The steep runs first thing in the morning after fresh snowfall are popular.
Season 2025/12/13–2026/03/31 (planned)
Hours 8:30–16:15
*See the official site or official accounts for details.*
#snowy scenery #scenic view #winter #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano tourism #Nagano travel #nagano #naganocity
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