Minaminagano Travel Guide
Nagano
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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.
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nagano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable 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.
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.
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
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Top hotels in Minaminagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
clean room . polite staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Great location, parking next door, everything was clean and we'll organised
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
The cleaning services are immaculate, and the staff were always courteous and very helpful. I needed to forward some large luggage to my next hotel, and the front desk team made sure that everything was seamless, even accounting for our difference in language to ensure all information was correct. ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Nio-mon Gate and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum, 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, Nio-mon Gate and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum 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 Nagano City Museum and Nio-mon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
