長野県 · Chubu Region
Nagano Hidden Gems
The roof of Japan — alpine ranges, post towns on the old Nakasendo highway, and the country's oldest wooden temple architecture.
3 spots
Climate & Best Season
Cool highland summers and cold, snowy winters; a 1998 Winter Olympics host. Hiking July–October, skiing December–March.
Famous For (Food)
- Shinshu soba
- Oyaki
- Wasabi
- Miso
Signature Sights
- Kamikochi valley
- Zenkoji temple
- Tsumago & Narai post towns
- Jigokudani snow monkeys
Nagano· Yamanouchi
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park — Wild Macaques in Hot Springs
Jigokudani Yaen-koen (地獄谷野猿公苑, 'Hell Valley Wild Monkey Park') is the only place in the world where wild Japanese macaqu…
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Updated Jul 2026
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Nagano· Yamanouchi
Shibu Onsen — Nine Bathhouse Pilgrimage Town
Shibu Onsen has operated for 1,300 years as a hot spring village, and walking its cobblestone alleys at night under gas…
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Updated Jul 2026
Nagano· Yamanouchi
Yudanaka Onsen — Gateway to Snow Monkeys
Yudanaka Onsen (湯田中温泉) is a traditional hot spring town serving as the gateway to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. The town…
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Updated Jul 2026