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    5 Days in Nagano 2026 – What To Do in Nagano Japan



    5 Days in Nagano 2026 – What To Do in Nagano Japan

    #japan #nagano #matsumoto
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    This 5-day trip through Nagano Prefecture takes you from historic post towns to relaxing hot spring escapes. We explore Matsumoto, Narai-juku, Nagano City, and Yamanouchi Onsen Town, experiencing a mix of culture, history, and scenic mountain landscapes in the heart of Japan’s Alps.

    What You’ll See in This Video:
    Matsumoto Castle and charming old streets
    Narai-juku, one of Japan’s most beautiful Nakasendo post towns
    Togakushi Shrine, Cedar Tree Promenade and Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano City
    Yamanouchi Onsen Town and its traditional hot spring atmosphere & a trip to the famous Snow Monkey Onsen Park
    Local food, coffee spots, and seasonal flavors

    Perfect For:
    Travelers seeking peaceful destinations in Japan, first-time visitors to Nagano, and anyone looking to combine culture, history, and nature in their itinerary.

    Whether you’re here for historic streets, onsen relaxation, or alpine scenery, this Nagano travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable trip.
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    The hotels we stayed at:
    Matsumoto: https://trip.tpx.lv/yRdHtYdg
    Nagano: https://trip.tpx.lv/vVSrgjaf
    Yamanochi Onsen Town: https://trip.tpx.lv/HKvbzBQz
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    Chapter:
    00:00 intro
    00:26 Day 1: Matsumoto Castle, cozy cafe & charming old streets
    02:44 Day 2: trip to post town Narai-juku, revisiting Matsumoto & Train to Nagano
    06:15 Day 3: Nagano, Togakushi Shrine, Cedar Tree Promenade and Zenko-ji Temple
    10:08 Day 4: train to Yamanouchi Onsen Town & its traditional hot spring atmosphere
    12:59 Day 5: Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Snow Monkey Onsen Park)

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    39件のコメント

    2. @myshae383 on

      As far as I know you can't buy the tickets online for the Togakushi bus…so i guess you need to do it locally right? I mean buying them earlier

    4. @NamiSlowTravel on

      Absolutely wonderful! The impressions from Nagano are beautifully captured – from the cities to the hot spring town, it creates such a diverse and atmospheric picture. I truly enjoyed watching the video. Best regards from @nami-vlog 🌍💜💜💜👍

    5. @NorthwestJames on

      Going to Japan for the second time next month for 14 days and was deciding where to stay. DEFINITELY adding Nagano to the list, especially since I want a more quiet experience from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Thank you for this video!

    8. @jj1975_4evah on

      Thank you! Your snapshots are lovely. Was this recorded during a particular time of year, or over a period of time? ( My guess is April? )

    9. @TitaJoyinDubai on

      May I ask if there are coin lockers in Matsumoto? We will be coming from Shinjuku and planning to stay in Nagano City for 3 days. Before we head towards Nagano City, we plan to go to Matsumoto and Naraijuku first. We are thinking if there’s a coin locker to leave our luggage so we can enjoy our day trip to Matsumoto and Naraijuku. I hope you’ll notice me. New sub from Dubai.😊

    11. @xamxam8650 on

      Thank you so much for your informative and cinematic video!
      I just wanna asked that where can I reserve a seat for bus from Nagano station to Togakushi Shrine?
      Thank you in advance ^ ^

    13. @Angiealbornoz on

      Hi! Beautiful video, it gave me so much peace. My partner and I are planning our second trip to Japan, and your video helped us a lot. Could I ask what camera you used to film it? Thank you so much!

    14. @pinoytechdad on

      Awesome video! Surprised these were all shot by dji pocket 3. Do you have LUTs for this or did you just manually color grade?

    15. @pinoytechdad on

      Awesome video! Surprised these were all shot by dji pocket 3. Do you have LUTs for this or did you just manually color grade?

    17. @ronaldominowa1980 on

      My Grandad homeland is Minami-Saku and I’m proud of him by immigrating to Brazil in 1935! I had a pleasure to visit Nagano in 1991 !!! 🙏🇧🇷 🇯🇵❤️

    19. @Gazza1972 on

      I am planning a 14 day trip to Japan I am spending 7 days in osaka and kyoto and looking for somewhere to goto for the other 7 days is there plenty to do in Nagano

    20. @keikit748 on

      Hi. I’m planning to do the same things around Nagano and maybe visit Kamikochi and Toyama. Is the JR Pass Tohoku Area the one I should get? Thank you so much.

    22. @mangThamos719 on

      Been to Nagano many times. My most visited place in Japan. Nagano is really huge and it offers different vibes depending on the season. You missed out on some other places like in the Northern Alps in Hakuba and Kamikochi.

    37. @lornayoga on

      I love everything about this video! Definitely will follow most of these things to do in my next trip to Nagano! Thanks for the inspo 🎉

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