Miwa Travel Guide
Nagano
Popular places to visit
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.
Aqua Wing Arena
Catch an event at Aqua Wing Arena during your trip to Nagano. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake
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 Miwa
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
Rooms are dated but reasonably clean. I would describe the room as adequate. Buffet breakfast is a must as there’s no easy alternative. The variety of the food was good but the temperature of the hot food was always luke-warm. Dinner was a mission unless you want to spend $50 or $100 (AUD) per adult ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Automatic check in machine is great, hotel have a sanua and onnsen which is nice after a cold day out. The internet speed is real bad though, most of the time I have to switch to mobile data
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
The room was great, all clean, the service was great all the time and we really enjoyed the Onsen and the hotel itself. Great experience, we’ll return soon, no doubt.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Miwa
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.
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.
Minaminagano
While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street.
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.
Tokuma
While Tokuma may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Wing Arena and Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
