Discover Kamikochi, Japan's most stunning alpine valley in Nagano. This complete guide covers top trails, how to get there, best time to visit, and booking tips for day tours and overnight stays.
The 12 best things to do in Nagano for first-time visitors, from snow monkeys and Zenkoji Temple to skiing, Matsumoto Castle, onsen towns and soba.
How to see the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano: best time to visit, the forest walk, tickets, tours, photography tips and what to expect.
A complete guide to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano: tickets, the key-to-paradise underground passage, the dawn morning service, history, etiquette and how to get there.
Where to stay in Nagano: the best areas, hotels and onsen ryokan for first-time visitors, from Nagano City and Yudanaka to Shibu Onsen, Hakuba and Matsumoto.