Having witnessed many important moments in local history, Nio-mon Gate has a few stories to tell. Walk around the structure and see if it reveals any fascinating facts.
This historic structure is often on the itineraries of visitors to Nagano. But Nio-mon Gate isn't the only drawcard here. Nagano Olympic Stadium, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, and Zenko-ji Temple are some other worthwhile sights nearby.