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Things to Do  

Kamikouchi

Kamikouchi, Nagano

 Shizuka Says:  What an amaging place!! We can hike around Azusa river. On the way to Myoujin pond, you could see some wonderful spots. Please check out my travelog. 

After through forest, you can...

After through forest, you can..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  After through forest, you can see Monky Paradise. 

visit to here.Zenkouji temple...

visit to here.Zenkouji temple..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  visit to here.Zenkouji temple is the most popular temple in Nagano. At new year's day we come to pray for happiness all of year. 

Hotels  

Jal City

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Restaurants  

Kartann's Restaurant Tip

Kartann's Restaurant Tip, Nagano

 Kartann Says:   Actually, Not so many delicious food in Nagano for me...but I want to tell you loudly! Oyaki is true Nagano taste! Many different shaped Oyaki in local, this is my favorite one in Ueda. 

CHINARI: CHINARI

CHINARI: CHINARI, Nagano

 Shizuka Says:  Togakushi village is famous for soba noodle, it's made from buckwheat. Nagano pref has many places where the buckwheat is grown. It's made for not only noodle, but tea, cookie, even ice cream (only Nagano area)!! I want to say is that it's different from another area's one.... 

Nightlife  

Kartann's Nightlife Tip

Kartann's Nightlife Tip, Nagano

 Kartann Says:

Kartann's Nightlife Tip

Kartann's Nightlife Tip, Nagano

 Kartann Says:

Kartann's Nightlife Tip

Kartann's Nightlife Tip, Nagano

 Kartann Says:

Kartann's Nightlife Tip

Kartann's Nightlife Tip, Nagano

 Kartann Says:   The cool man weard Happi(traditional cloth for festival) and hold a big torch. They walked on main street in villege. 

I want to intrduce you about a...

I want to intrduce you about a..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  I want to intrduce you about a unbelievable fire festival in Nozawaonsen villege. At that night I was so excited in the small villege! 

Transportation  

By car.

By car., Nagano

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Local Customs  

'Enma Daio' He is the judge of...

'Enma Daio' He is the judge of..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  'Enma Daio' He is the judge of the hell in Bhuddism. 

See! I'm happy already!! :)) ...

See! I'm happy already!! :)) ..., Nagano

 j-san Says:  See! I'm happy already!! :)) You can get this one only at Zenkoji Temple, Nagano. Thank you, Shizuka for the tip! 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The roads are slippery! While...

The roads are slippery! While..., Nagano

 j-san Says:  The roads are slippery! While skiing I did not fall down once! It was walking back home on the road that I fell flat on my... :'> 

Tourist Traps  

In spring apliocot flower...

In spring apliocot flower..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  In spring apliocot flower covers the field in koshoku-shi, next to Nagano city. In fall, they becomes to Aplicot jam, Dryed aplicot, or Syloped aplicot. It is so YAMMY! 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Nagano

 j-san Says:   'brrr... I want a silly hat like that too... and gloves, scarf, coat...' 

Off The Beaten Path  

Zigokudani

Zigokudani, Nagano

 Shizuka Says:  How cute monkey!! Is taking photo dangerous? No plobrem. They are only interested in eating and hotspring!! Please see my top album. 

If you want to breaze green...

If you want to breaze green..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  If you want to breaze green air, come to Togakushi Hight. Only Passing by there makes you cool in summer. 

Favorites  

Matsumoto castle

Matsumoto castle, Nagano

 Shizuka Says:

When you visit to Zenkoji,...

When you visit to Zenkoji,..., Nagano

 Kartann Says:  When you visit to Zenkoji, Nagano city, you should touch the Buddha 'Obinzuru-sama', then if you have some trouble on your body, it can get well soon! This guy takes it away from all of people.'Obinzuru-mawasi' in January. 

The Place

Plan a Nagano vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Nagano locals

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The People

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 Rhianon's!Cozy, great company, amazing food and sooo clean and homely! LOVELY!! Remember to shovel!! ;D 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it also possible to see the monkeys in the summer or is it a waste of time to go to this area in June/July? 

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A: Seems that the park rangers bait them to come down in summer too for the tourists :) http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6025.html 

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