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Nagano Travel Guide
Overview
The capital city of Nagano Prefecture on the island of Honshu, Nagano is a popular tourist city that welcomes about a million local and foreign
tourists every year. It has temples, shrines and many ski resorts in the vicinity. In 1998, it hosted the Winter Olympics and many of the facilities
and structures used then are still standing.
When To Go
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During winter (December – February), Nagano becomes one of the most
visited spots for skiing and other snow activities for people in Tokyo and the
surrounding areas. It experiences heavy snowfall, a total of about 2.6 metres
for the entire season, but with temperatures generally from -5 to 5 degrees,
it is not as cold and gloomy as other parts of the country.
● In the summer months (June – August), the city is cooler and less humid than
Tokyo. Temperatures may range from 20 to 25 degrees.
● During the spring (March – May) and autumn seasons (September –
November), Nagano’s average temperatures of between 10 and 15 degrees
make it a great destination for those looking for good spots from which to
view the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Hotaka mountains
Jigokudani Monkey Park
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