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Nagano is the capital of the Nagano Prefecture which is part of the Chubu region in central Honshu, Japan's main island. Almost 400,000 people call the city their home, which became better known after the 1998 Winter Olympics which were held in Nagano and its immediate surrounding Japanese Alps.
From the Nagano Travel Guide
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This is a great hostel. but go there with a friend. When i was there a couple of weeks ago it was deserted and it rained the whole 2 days i was in matsumoto. its clean, roomy, the showers are great and its close to town (on the free bikes) but it lacked a little in atmosphere when i was there. also, the hosts only speak a little english. ... more
Lovely traditional Japanese accomodation. Owners are very `hands-on` with all guests so if you prefer to be left alone, maybe reconsider. Mr. `Shimaya` offers to drive you all around town to let you see the sights, including the famous snow monkey park. The ryokan is located close to the station and a short walk from town. ... more
New Year
I was snowboarding in Nagano for Xmas & New Years last year, but when I got back to Tokyo I heard from mates that their was loads of organised parties in clubs in Shinjunku district and they had a great time. Just remeber that if you do plan on going to Tokyo then book NOW cause both flights ...
safe Japan?
U.S. military facilities and the prefectures of Akita, Aomori, Chiba, Gunma, Iwate, Nagano, Niigata ...
Japan July-august 2010
in more interesting parts of Japan, such as the Alps (Nagano and Gifu), Hiroshima, Kobe, Himeji, Fuji etc... ...
Yuki Suki Saru
it seemed worth travelling the several hours required to get to Nagano Ken. So, with that in mind we set off about mid-day Friday for Nagano city (a local train to Kyoto, a Shinkansen to Nagoya and a Super-express train to Nagano). The monkeys actually live another train ride out from the prefectural capital ...
Posted in JAPAN WITH JET by DKJM74
Stateless
Listen to this one, mates, and then you tell me: Another Day ...
Posted in Living In Iceland by joneguiluz
Across to Tokyo
to other guests and staff, then down to the bus station for the trip to Nagano. This time I am awake ...
Posted in A big trip by lostagain