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.
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.
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.
Saiko-ji Temple
Saiko-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 in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
Top hotels in Minaminagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Excellent all round
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Room is clean, we had very peaceful sleep. The breakfast buffet is excellent food and variety. Our check in was very late at 1 am but the front desk gentleman is very helpful, in providing where to park and is welcoming to my daughter and me. The buffet on 16 th floor has very nice window glass view ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Clean, comfortable hotel in an ideal location. The breakfast buffet includes a lot of traditional Japanese dishes and is just outstanding.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Nagano Station Zenkoji
Excellent location. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Excellent stay. Very spacious and well appointed rooms. Great value too. Would stay here again if return to Nagano in future.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Customer service
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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 Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nio-mon Gate.
Minamichitose
When in Minamichitose, you can plan a visit to Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and Nio-mon Gate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hakoshimizu
Hakoshimizu might not have many top sights, but Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Sanmon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kurita
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum are a few top places to visit.
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 Sanmon Gate.
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima
Aokijimamachi-Aokijima might not have many top sights, but Nagano City Museum and Sanmon Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
