Title: Visit Shimotakai District: 2026 Travel Guide for Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture | Expedia.com

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# Shimotakai District

## Nagano Prefecture

![Mount Kosha (left) and Kjjimadaira sky resort seen from the North.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342823/63c5357c-a711-444c-8b65-f309fdf5c19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mount Kosha (left) and Kjjimadaira sky resort seen from the North.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342823/63c5357c-a711-444c-8b65-f309fdf5c19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![An onsen town, hidden at Nagano area.
Beautiful weather during the winter season. #yudanaka #winter #onsen #mountain #spatown #japan #nagano ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/19f6aa7a-6260-4cb0-a064-961fa63950ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![In moments like this, you cant help but feel moved by the animal instinct. #animal #monkey #snow #nagano #japan #yudanaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103742/eb21b5c9-fae5-41c6-bced-a247d59f6396.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A highlight. The monkey park is awesome.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103742/1dbf01dd-b0f8-46a9-b3bc-2f003807a1f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Shimotakai District

[Yamanouchi

Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing

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## Reasons to visit

- Shiga Kogen Ski Area
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Yudanaka Hot Spring

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[Nozawaonsen

Known for Friendly people, Culture and Skiing

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Quaint Nozawaonsen awaits: its skiing, culture, museums, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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[Kijimadaira

Known for Skiing, Nature and Natural parks

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Kijimadaira awaits: its skiing, natural setting, and more! 

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