Miwa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Zenko-ji Temple

Zenko-ji Temple

4/5(12 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nagano with a stop at Zenko-ji Temple. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Zenko-ji Temple
Nagano Olympic Stadium

Nagano Olympic Stadium

5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Nagano Olympic Stadium
M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena

M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena

Catch an event at M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena
Togakushi Farm

Togakushi Farm

You can take time to visit Togakushi Farm during your travels to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Togakushi Farm

Togakushi Shrine

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nagano with a stop at Togakushi Shrine. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Togakushi Shrine

Chibikko Ninja Village

Bring the children to Chibikko Ninja Village and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

Chibikko Ninja Village

Activities

Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

NZ$742
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

NZ$135
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

NZ$252
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa

Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa

NZ$2,067
per traveller
Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa
4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa

4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa

NZ$1,452
per adult
4 Days Central Japan Tour from Nagano to Kanazawa
Nagano All Must-Sees Half Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

NZ$343
per adult
Nagano All Must-Sees 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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Our pick of the best Miwa Hotel Deals

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotel JAL City Nagano
3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$113 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$113
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (937 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Less than 10 mins walk from the station. Breakfast was awesome and so is the view. Spacious room. Clean. Staff is nice."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
3.5 out of 5
1346 Minami-ishido-cho, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$155 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$155
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location close to Nagano train and bus station (to get to the snow monkey park) - you can access the hotel using the underpass (useful when raining) and close to the shops and restaurants. Staff were lovely and attentive."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$113 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$113
10 July - 11 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
3 out of 5
1373-1, Kitaishidocho, Minaminagano, Nagano, Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$165 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$165
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"Nil"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
3 out of 5
1356 Suehiro-cho Minaminagano, Nagano, Nagano
The price is NZ$97 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$97
28 July - 29 July
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"good location, near jr station standard japanese business hotel. i have stayed in fresa in tokyo before, this hotel chain is quite ok"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
2.5 out of 5
1016-1 Kurita, Nagano, Nagano
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zenko-ji Temple and Saiko-ji Temple are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (288 reviews)
"Appreciate the onsen & close proximity to Nagano station. Nice of hotel to store our luggage after checkout"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Miwa

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Hakoshimizu

Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Zenko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hakoshimizu
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Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga

If you're spending some time in Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga, Saiko-ji Temple and Saisho-in Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
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Minamichitose

When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Saiko-ji Temple and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Minamichitose
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Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Saiko-ji Temple and Junen-ji Temple.

Minaminagano
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Kurita

4/5(1 area review)

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Saiko-ji Temple and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum are a few top places to visit.

Kurita
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Tokuma

While Tokuma may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Wing Arena and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.

Tokuma

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