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Nagano <strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Things To See<br />
Visit the Zenkoji Temple<br />
Considered to be one of the most important temples in <strong>Japan</strong>, Zenkoji is a 7th century<br />
Buddhist temple that houses a Buddha statue, the first to arrive in <strong>Japan</strong>, that was<br />
brought to the country in the 6th century. A symbol of the city’s evolution into a temple<br />
town, Zenkojit features beautifully crafted statues of Bodhisattva, Buddha and Rakan.<br />
The temple complex includes several gates and a museum, and the streets leading to it<br />
are lined with shops and stalls that sell souvenirs and local products.<br />
Go to the Togakushi Shrine<br />
Located in the northwest mountainous part of the city, Togakushi Shrine is an important<br />
shrine that is linked to a <strong>Japan</strong>ese myth about the Sun Goddess. It is made up of three<br />
shrines: lower, middle and upper, and visitors have to hike up the trails through the forest<br />
to get from the lower to the upper shrine.<br />
Zenkoji Temple<br />
Check out the Olympic Facilities<br />
Many of the Olympic facilities built for the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano still survive<br />
today and are used as venues for sports and concert events. They boast unique<br />
architectural styles that never fail to pique the interest of visitors. Some notable ones<br />
are the M-Wave (home to the Nagano Olympic Museum), Olympic Stadium (a park with<br />
a gym and a pool), Big Hat (hosts ice hockey games), and White Ring (a venue for various<br />
sports activities).<br />
Azusa River in Kamikochi, Nagano.<br />
Tour the Togakure Ninpo Museum<br />
To learn of the ninja history and culture of Nagano, a visit to the Togakure Ninpo Museum is a must. It features weapons and tools used by<br />
the Togakure Ninja, and photos and other artifacts that show the different ninja techniques for infiltration and battle. It also has a Ninja House<br />
which contains several secret passages, doors and other contraptions.<br />
Where To Explore<br />
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Kids Ninja Village – For families travelling to Nagano, the Kids Ninja Village is a highly recommended attraction that your kids will surely<br />
love. It is a ninja-themed amusement park where children can have fun in the jungle gyms, obstacle courses and other facilities and play<br />
make believe that they are being trained to become ninja.<br />
Yamanouchi – About an hour away from central Nagano, Yamanouchi is a municipality best known for its Monkey Park. It is also home<br />
to Shiga Kogen, the country’s largest ski resort, and many hot spring towns.<br />
Getting Around<br />
Nagano is served by a number of train companies, including some local JR lines and private railways such as the Nagano Electric <strong>Rail</strong>way and<br />
Shinano <strong>Rail</strong>way. It also has several bus lines that offer connections to the different attractions.<br />
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