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Visiting Nagano

Visitors give high marks for the ski areas in Nagano, which is also known for its hot springs and temples. This culturally-rich city also attracts tourists with its local tours. Top sights in the city include Nagano Olympic Stadium, Zenko-ji Temple, and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum. In Nagano, there are 455 hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

Sightseeing and Staying in Nagano

Cultural venues in the city include Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, Nagano City Museum, and Mizuno Museum. The city is notable for its temples and landmarks like Zenko-ji Temple, Hachiman-para Historic Park, and Anyoji Temple. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the hot springs and these places to visit: Jigokudani Monkey Park, Chausuyama Dinosaur Park, and Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters.

In Nagano, you'll be able to select from 455 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday getaway. Here are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so - With a stay at this 3-star ryokan, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and helpful staff.
• Il Bosco - Our customers like the breakfast at this lodge. This 3-star lodge features free WiFi, free parking, and a spa tub.
• Wafu No Yado MASUYA - With a stay at this 3-star ryokan, guests can enjoy access to free parking and a bar, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and helpful staff.

Other top sights in Nagano include Nagano Olympic Stadium and M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena. Outside the city, popular places to visit include Nagano Prefectural Museum of History, located 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from the heart of the city, and Ueda Castle, which is 16 mi (25.8 km) away.

Getting Around Nagano

With so many transportation options, seeing all of Nagano is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations like Shinonoi Station, Nagano Station, and Kaesa Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Iiyama Station.

Dressing for Nagano

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 55°F and the nighttime average to be 22°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 81°F during the day and 34°F at night
• July through September averages 87°F during the day and 55°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 72°F during the day and 25°F at night
• Average annual rainfall for Nagano is 44.68 inches
• Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 84°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 24°F