Nagano was one of the stops on our summer trip to Japan, and I loved its quieter pace after busy Tokyo and Osaka. We spent two nights here with our kids, exploring the historic streets, trying local food, and visiting the famous snow monkeys at Jigokudani.
In this guide, I’m sharing the best things to do in Nagano for first-time visitors, where to stay, what to eat, and how to get there from Tokyo or Osaka.