Shinano Travel Guide

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A small building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush green trees and a stone embankment.
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A red torii gate on an island surrounded by water and mountains.
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A swan-shaped boat on a lake with mountains in the background.
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A lakeside town with houses and a forested hill in the background.
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A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
Hotel Tangram

Hotel Tangram

3.5 out of 5
3575-8 Furumi Shinano Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$225 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$225
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this ski resort in Shinano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Myoko Kogen are located ...
Hotel Tangram
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$171 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$171
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Overall great experience with the hotel, breakfast was excellent, good variety, staff was helpful with great suggestions of things to see and do, room was clean and well stocked. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Zen Chalets Hakuba

Zen Chalets Hakuba

4 out of 5
4305-1 Hokujo Hakuba Nagano
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"Great staff, tidy accomadation,comfy beds and great location"

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Lake Nojiri

9.6/10 (5 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Nojiri during your travels in Shinano. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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Activities

Watch your oyaki grilled to perfection over an open hearth by a local master.

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

NZ$209
per adult
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

NZ$243
per adult
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

NZ$269
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

NZ$198
per adult
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

NZ$165
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

NZ$148
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
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Cities near Shinano

A garden with purple wisteria hanging from trees, surrounded by people and colorful flowers.

Nakano

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by dense forests and autumn-colored foliage.

Myoko

A calm lake with a forested mountain range in the background.
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Iizuna