Nagano, Japan

Nagano Travel Guide

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Local name: 長野市 Population: 370.1 thous. (2019)Area: 322.34 mi²Elevation: 1211 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°38'51"N, 138°11'17"E
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Region: NaganoJapan

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Nagano Top Attractions

Nagano Attractions - What to See and Explore

Nagano offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Zenkō-ji, Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, M-Wave, Kitano Museum of Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Nagano by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Nagano.

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Nagano – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Nagano, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto), Agatsuma Gorge (Higashiagatsuma), Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort (Hakuba).

  • matsumoto castle31 milesSW
  • agatsuma gorge higashiagatsuma30 milesE
  • hakuba happoone winter resort20 milesW
  • daio wasabi farm matsumoto26 milesSW
  • kiyotsu gorge yuzawa38 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Nagano

Learn when is the best time to travel to Nagano weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, October and November.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April, November and December. Most of it rains in June, July and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Nagano?

What is the best time to visit Nagano?

May and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, October and November. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Where to next? Visit nagano Region: Nagano region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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