Japanese Alps Hokuriku itinerary
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Nagano
Day 1
6h 4mNagano: Temples, mountains & local food
Start the journey in Nagano, combining one of Japan’s most important Buddhist temples with the city’s mountain-town atmosphere.
Train to Nagano
Rail08:00
Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station or Ueno Station
1. Zenkōji temple
Motoyoshichō-491-イ Nagano, 380-0851, Japan
4.5
Daily: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit one of Japan’s oldest and most important Buddhist temples.
2. Zenkōji Nakamise Street
Japan, 〒380-0851 Nagano, Motoyoshichō−４８３ Unnamed Road
4.4
Explore the traditional streets leading toward the temple and try local specialties.
3. 1-Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Nagano
1 day
Visit the monkeys and try local soba, oyaki dumplings, and other Nagano specialties.
Nagano
Day 2
4 hours
4. 1-Day Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto
Nagano
1 day
Enjoy a little day trip to Matsumoto from Nagano. There are direct trains and it takes less than an hour!
5. Shibu Hot Spring
2215 Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
4.3
Alternatively, relax in Shibu for the day, where you can also skii!