One of the most memorable experiences in Japan, a visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park to see the Nagano snow monkeys in a hot spring in the winter months is an absolute must-do. Witnessing the beautiful Nagano snow monkeys up close, bathing in a hot steaming onsen surrounded by snow covered mountains is simply (monkey) magic! […]
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Most famous for its magnificent Matsumoto Castle and City Museum of Art, Matsumoto is an easy day trip from Nagano but very much a destination in its own right. Set against a stunning mountain backdrop with lush landscapes, Matsumoto is a marvellous mix of old and new Japan, from the traditional Nakamachi Street and Nawate […]
Famous for hosting the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, the Nagano Prefecture is a popular tourist destination attracting ski loving visitors from all over world. Connected from Tokyo by bullet train, there are so many things to do in Nagano at any time of year. Before heading out of the city to visit the onsen towns and […]



