Overview
Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, located in the Nagano Basin in the central Chūbu region of Japan. Nagano is categorized as a core city of Japan. Nagano City is the highest prefectural capital in Japan.
Description
The city of Nagano is located in the Nagano Prefecture and this is known as one of the premium destinations to visit on Honshu if you are looking for some winter fun.
To that end, you will find a number of ski slopes here that are perfect if you fancy going skiing or snowboarding, and you can also come here to check out the famous ‘snow monkeys’ that like to bath in the local hot springs when the temperatures drop.
As well as the monkeys and the snow however you will also find a range of other interesting sights in Nagano such as temples, gardens, and museums, and this is also a good place to base yourself if you want to get out into the wider region.
There are some idyllic day trips on offer here that let you see a less-visited side of Japan and this is one of the less touristy parts of the country that lets you see how people truly live and work in places outside the main hubs like Tokyo and Osaka.