Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 155.85JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance city exploration.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Nagano
Hakuba Iwatake Lift Ticket with Ski/Snowboard Rental
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7+ hrs
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US$ 46.85
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort Lift Ticket with Optional Gear Rental
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US$ 51.35
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
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US$ 102.69
Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano day tour
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Togakushi Shrine & Snow Monkeys Full-Day Mountain Tour
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US$ 128.35
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
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US$ 240.65
Winter Limited - Snow Monkey, Iiyama Snow Hut, Zenkokuji day tour
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US$ 134.75
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Private Lesson Instructor for Skiing and Snowboarding
Beginner-friendly
5-7 hrs
Private group
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US$ 492.39
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort Private Ski Lesson
Morning departure
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US$ 293.35
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Full-Day Discovery
English guided
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US$ 102.25
Transport in Nagano
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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US$ 320.85
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
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US$ 193.55
JR East Nagano / Niigata Area Pass
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US$ 173.35
Hakuba Ski Resort - Narita Airport - Haneda Airport - Tokyo Shuttle Bus
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US$ 57.75
Narita Airport - Karuizawa Bus by Goryo Bus
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US$ 32.09
Nagano to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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US$ 50.15
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Hotels in Nagano
Hotel Courtland
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US$ 40.35
Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae
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US$ 59.54
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
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US$ 95.11
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
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US$ 62.23
US$ 63.71
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
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US$ 57.57
US$ 61.51
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
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US$ 75.06
Dormy Inn Nagano
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US$ 115.50
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
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US$ 46.89
Hotel Select Inn Nagano
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US$ 37.25
Smile Hotel Nagano
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US$ 47.15
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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US$ 65.78
Matsuya Ryokan
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Reviews of Nagano activities
Jenny *********
2025-12-03 11:18:40
Easy booking through Klook. Super easy redemption at the airport. Seat reservation: No problem at the machine. But not always necessary, sometimes we just rode in the unreserved car. Staff always very friendly. We used it in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima. Everything worked out great.
CherryLou ********
2026-02-18 09:20:09
Booking the Hokuriko Arch Pass on Klook was smooth and convenient. The pass was easy to book in the app and I received my voucher 7 days after i booked. i exchanged the voucher at Narita Airport and they gave me the actual pass which i can use unlimited on all JR east/west lines around tokyo and hokuriko region for 7 days. It was also convenient and easy to book Hokuriko shinkansen on our preferred time and date with reserved seats. Totally worth it! The only downside we had was the pass sometimes are not being recognized on some stations, it wont allow us to pass so we needed to go through the manned gate , but other that that no problem. Will still book for sire to explore other areas in Hokuriko..
Julia ***************
2026-02-14 09:06:30
Upon arrival at Narita airport we already claimed the pass and booked our Narita express rides and Shinkansen seat reservations for Nagano, Iiyama, Karuizawa. Big savings especially if your based in Tokyo.
Lin *******
2026-01-31 13:47:25
We arrived at Narita Terminal 1, and there's a shuttle bus at bus stop #6 outside the terminal that goes to Terminal 3. After getting off, continue looking for bus stop #6 (what a coincidence), it's not difficult at all. The driver was very polite, and we stopped at 2 rest areas along the way, arriving smoothly at Tsugaike, which was very convenient. I will definitely use it again next time.
Ho ************
2025-10-26 12:49:05
A good option for red-eye flights or those traveling with elderly or young children. Narita Airport Bus Stop 16 is located just a short walk to the left from the exit. Show the QR code to the staff, then line up and wait. The driver will help load your luggage, and passengers can take any available seat. The bus ride is about 2.5 hours to a rest stop, where there's a 30-minute break. You can use the restroom or buy something to eat for the ride. After that, it's about another hour's drive to the Prince Hotel West Wing lobby. 👍🏻
Marc *********
2026-02-01 04:11:37
easy to enter the skiing area for sight viewing. just go to direct to the cashier and show the voucher and you will get the pass. need to deposit 1000 yen per person. tips: dont forget to get the free lunch at the counter.
Renee ***********
2026-02-02 11:58:35
redemption of tickets and gear was fuss free and staff were very nice. ski resort was relatively not crowded.
Keila ******
2026-02-24 03:50:35
The organization is excellent, punctual, and respectful. Our guide gave us explanations in English (we were traveling from Mexico 🇲🇽) and also in Mandarin. The transportation is comfortable and clean, so you can rest a bit between transfers. The tour is demanding, lots of walking, but that's specified from the beginning. The places we visited were wonderful.
Benedict **
2026-02-21 01:34:04
excellent. visiting the anow monkey is a must when in Nagano. its a long walk, but worrh it. Kevin and Teddy, our tour guides were very good. the included lunch, shabushabu was likewise very good. a choice of beef, or seafood or vegetarian. its easier when joining a tour for this activulities. no stress aa compared to do it yourself trip.
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