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Nagano / Skiing on sacred mountains

MeowScore 🙀105/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Beautiful hiking in Kamikochi.

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january

Experience Snow Monkeys soaking in hot springs

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february

Enjoy the Snow Festival in Matsumoto

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march

Witness Cherry Blossoms in full bloom

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april

Hike in the beautiful mountains of Kamikochi

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may

Attend the Zenkoji-Hondo Lantern Festival

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june

Escape the heat and hike in the cool mountains

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july

Experience the Nakatsuna Firefly Festival

🎉
august

Attend the Obon Festival in Nagano City

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september

Cycle through the beautiful countryside

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october

Experience the Takato Castle Ruins Autumn Colors Festival

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november

Ski and snowboard in the mountains

🎍
december

Visit the Zenkoji Temple for Hatsumode

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Nagano is a moderately expensive city. You can find affordable accommodations and street food, but transportation and luxury shopping can be pricey.

Visit local markets and try street food for affordable options. Avoid luxury shopping areas and opt for public transportation or walking to save money.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Skiing and hot springs

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Skiing and hot springs

Nagano is a popular ski resort and has many hot springs.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is not common, so expect to pay for your own meal. It is considered polite to say 'gochisosama deshita' after finishing your meal.

internet situation

good Speed

Fiber optic internet but speeds are not consistent

great Availability

High availability in urban areas

great Cellular

Good coverage but weaker in rural areas

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Good infrastructure, hilly

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

The catnip here is divine, with snowy hills and temples to explore. Meowsome!

The fish market purrvides the freshest seafood, clawtastic for any feline. A pawsitively delightful trip!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Lake Suwa
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Karuizawa
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Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Zenko-ji Temple
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Matsumoto Castle

The mainstream

🎣
Lake Suwa

The largest lake in Nagano famous for its 'Ukai', a traditional fishing method using cormorant cats. Boats with lanterns at night make a magical sight!

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🌳
Karuizawa

A fancy cat vacation spot with luxury resorts, tennis courts, and plenty of trees to climb. Perfect for a weekend getaway!

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🐒
Jigokudani Monkey Park

A hot spring resort for wildcats? Almost! See snow monkeys soaking in the warm waters while surrounded by snowcapped mountains. Absolutely a-meow-zing!

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🐾
Zenko-ji Temple

The oldest cat temple in Japan believed to hold the first ever Buddha statue brought to the country. Don't miss the underground passage!

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Matsumoto Castle

A historic cat-stle with black wooden walls and a breathtaking view of the Japanese Alps. Home to the 'Purrfect Cherry Blossom Festival' every spring.

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Off the beaten path

1
Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Chapel
2
Tateshina Lake
3
Yatsugatake Cheese Factory
4
Togakushi Shrine
5
Obuse

Off the beaten path

1
Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Chapel

Relax in the peaceful garden and admire the Western-inspired chapel. Feel feline fine with the calming atmosphere and the charming wedding bells. 🐱💒🌷

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Tateshina Lake

Meownder in the peaceful forest trail and discover the hidden lake. Catch some fish and enjoy a picnic with your cat family. 🐱🎣🧺

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3
Yatsugatake Cheese Factory

Meowse yourself in the cheesemaking process and taste the handmade samples. Take a litter of cheese with you and enjoy the views of the Japanese Alps. 🐱🧀🗻

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4
Togakushi Shrine

Find the secret forest shrine and follow the paws of the ninja. Visit the ancient cedar trees and practice your cat skills in the ninja training center. 🐱🌳🗡️

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5
Obuse

Discover the town that inspired Hokusai Katsushika’s art. Cat visit his house near the river and try the famous chestnut sweets. 🐱🎨🍬

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biking possible

Good infrastructure, hilly

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Nagano is famous for the Winter Olympics

Nagano hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998, so it's a fun place to visit for winter sports enthusiasts. Check out the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Village.

Visitors should try soba noodles

Nagano is known for its delicious soba noodles, made from buckwheat flour. Try them at a local noodle restaurant!

Visit the famous Zenko-ji Temple

Zenko-ji is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Japan, and is said to house the first Buddhist statue brought to Japan. It's a must-visit in Nagano.

Be respectful of Japanese customs

Remember to take off your shoes before entering homes, temples, and traditional restaurants. Bow as a sign of respect and never tip at restaurants or other service-related establishments.

Nagano has beautiful natural scenery

Take a trip to the Japanese Alps and visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you can see wild monkeys bathing in hot springs. Or explore the beautiful Kamikochi Valley for stunning mountain views.

Useful external sites

www.go-nagano.net

Nagano Prefecture Official Tourism Guide↗

Official website of Nagano tourism with information on accommodations, activities, and sightseeing spots.

www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/prefecture/nagano

SnowJapan↗

Comprehensive information on ski resorts in Nagano and other parts of Japan.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e6000.html

Japan Guide - Nagano↗

Travel guide to Nagano with detailed information on attractions, transportation, and accommodations.

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