Visit Minaminagano
Popular places to visit
Junen-ji Temple
Junen-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
Zenko-ji Temple
After visiting Zenko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Nagano Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Nagano Olympic Stadium during your trip to Nagano. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Nio-mon Gate
Find out about the history of Nagano with a stop at Nio-mon Gate. Visit the temples in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Top hotels in Minaminagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Love proximity to train station and other transportation hub. Breakfast buffet was great
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Fantastic location for a quick stay in Nagano
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
While aimed at the business traveler, we found the hotel to be centrally convenient for a short family stay in Nagano with helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Really nice location, close to train station, Subway sandwich and Starbucks. Plenty of restaurants. Convenience store right next door.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Excellent location and service. Rooms are very small. Something to keep in mind if you have a lot of luggage.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minaminagano
Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga
Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Gondo Shopping Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Mizuno Museum and Nio-mon Gate are a few top places to visit.
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miwa
Though Miwa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Shiroyama Zoo.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Mizuno Museum and Nagano City Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
