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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Popular manga that is talked about in movies Introducing ✨ the pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Kawanakajima area
The "Kawanakajima Murder Case" recorded in manga volumes 86-87 is set in Nagano City!
The course introduced this time can be visited in about 2-3 hours if you have a car, so please go around while comparing it with the manga!
(1) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Hachimansha
The adjacent Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park is a place of relaxation for Citizens with a 12,000-square-meter mountain-like Lawn Square, a murmuring stream, and an arbor with an old-fashioned thatched roof.
Adjacent to the City Museums, you can enjoy a fully equipped historical walk.
Spring is a famous landmarks for cherry blossoms, and about 100 cherry trees are in full bloom.
・Information on Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historic Site Park
[Car parking lot] 156 cars (145 cars Car normal, 11 cars Large Vehicles)
【Use time for cars】
March 1 to November 30 (8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
From December 1 to the end of February (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
(2) Trunk Bridge
It is a legendary place where the neck and torso of Kansuke Yamamoto, who died in battle, were combined.
Next door is Irohado's Oyaki Farm, and you can take a break while eating Oyaki!
・Oyaki Farm Information @oyaki.farm
【Business hours】9:30-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 in winter)
【Regular holiday】Not open holidays (Monthly regular holidays will be announced on NEWS and social media on the website)
【Car parking lot】40 cars
(3) Matsushiro Bridge
Matsushiro Bridge also has a sacred Spot!
【Car Parking】None ※ Walking, rotating cars, E-bikes, etc. are recommended
(4) Yamamoto Kansuke's grave
Yamamoto Kansuke was Takeda Shingen's military master and built Kaizu Castle (Matsushiro Castle), which he built in preparation for the attack of Japanese cedar Kenshin.
【Car Parking】None ※ Walking, rotating cars, E-bikes, etc. are recommended
(5) Mt. Tsumame
The Japanese cedar army set up camp on the top of this mountain, located on the south bank of the Chikuma River, and watched Shingen's movements.
【Car parking lot】Yes
* The road from the entrance of the Tsumameyama Observation decks to the Observation decks is narrow, so large vehicles are not allowed to pass.
(6) Kansukemiya
The reading is "Kansuke Miya". It is said to be the place where Kansuke Yamamoto was killed, and there is the Nagano Olympic Stadium
There is a stone monument at the southwest end of Minami-Nagano Sports Park.
* Adjacent to Minami Nagano Sports Park No. 3 Car Park
・Information on Minaminagano Sports Park
【Car parking lot】No. 3 parking lot Car (159 cars)
* On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and other Events such as matches, the parking lot will be very crowded Car.
\E-bike is recommended for transportation/
There is an E-bike rental bicycle "HELLO CYCLING" There are at the entrance of Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historical Site Park.
(1) Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Hachimansha to (4) Transportation of Yamamoto Kansuke's grave section is recommended by e-bike!
* We recommend Car for the Transportation of (5) Tsumameyama and (6) Kansukemiya.
◯ E-bike rental cycle "HELLO CYCLING"
【How to Use】
Use the "HELLO CYCLING" app and register as a member.
On the app, you can check the availability of cars and stations, make reservations for use and return, and pay Fees.
It is recommended to download the app in advance!
【Use Fee】
Small-diameter Car: 130 yen for the first 30 minutes, 100 yen for every 15 minutes thereafter (up to 1,800 yen for 12 hours)
Large diameter Car: 300 yen for the first 30 minutes, 150 yen for every 15 minutes thereafter (up to 3,000 yen for 12 hours)
【Station installation location】 Near the entrance of Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historic Site Park (next to the cars parking lot)
[Number of bicycles that can be parked at the station] 10 cars
*For details, please check the "HELLO CYCLING" app.
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More and more people are visiting Nagano City to see the movie that is currently being opened to the public!
You can also visit the movie version of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land (around Nagano Downtown) and the original pilgrimage to the Holy Land (around Kawanakajima) ✨
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🌼 Azalea Mountain Park 🌼 in Toyono
Best time to visit this weekend!! *Photo taken on May 8
We are updating the flowering Information in Nagano City on our Home page!
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"Battle of Kawanakajima Digital Stamp Rally Vol. 3" will be held in!
【Held in】5/15~11/24
Collect Stamps at checkpoints in Nagano City and get Premiums!
For details, please see the Home page of Nagano Tourism Convention Bureau!
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"Toshio Suzuki and Yellowtail Exhibition"
Zenkoji Temple Limited Held in Commemorative Goods are now on sale at Zenkoji Temple Gift Shop!
When you come to "Toshio Suzuki and the yellowtail Exhibition", be sure to stop by Zenko Temple!
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The weather is fine and Carp streamers are swimming 🌼 comfortably in the sky
The rape flowers are also in full bloom, so please come and visit us during Golden Week!
Nagano City Nakajo "Alps Observation Square Dream Station"
[Shooting date] 2025/4/30
Against the backdrop of the snowy Northern Alps, you can enjoy a bright rapeseed field that looks like a yellow carpet!
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Best time to visit the Skunk cabbage in "Otaniji Wetland"!
Other Information on flowering in the city please see our Home page!
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To coincide with the Open to the public of the movie version "Detective Conan: Afterimage of the Eyes (Flashback)", the Nagano Prefectural Government Office 1st floor Prefectural Hall is decorated with Conan!
Please come and visit us! 👓️
* On days when the prefectural office is closed (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays), you cannot enter the prefectural hall. In addition, the original author, Professor Aoyama, handwritten colored paper is exhibited only on Traditional Japanese straw raincoat between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Weekdays.
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Cherry blossoms are in Best time to visit all over Nagano City!
[Best time to visit cherry blossom spot as of 4/17]
🌸 Cherry blossoms in Shiroyama Park
🌸 Cherry blossoms at Zenkoji Temple Unjoden
🌸 Cherry blossoms at Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Historic Site Park
🌸 Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance
🌸 Kobayashi Temple's Someiyoshino (Shinonoi)
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Introducing the Best time to visit cherry blossom Spot this weekend!
🌸 Mitsubayashi Shinonoi Temple 🌸
🌸 Chausuyama Dinosaur Park Entrance 🌸
🌸 Shiroyama Park 🌸
We recommend cherry blossom viewing on 4/12 (Saturday) when the weather seems to be good!
Shooting date: April 11, 2025
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