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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Top hotels in Miwa
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Stayed 3 nights in an executive room on the 10th floor. It was clean, spacious, and with a good view of the station and the mountains. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Fantastic location for a quick stay in Nagano
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Staff was friendly and polite, the morning buffet was stunning.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Chisun Grand Nagano
Room is in good condition, clean and hygenic, about 5mins walk to nagano station, supermarket and departmental store.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Everything was great. Close to the station very nice onset and amenities. Great value and professional staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Breakfast and dinner were very good. Staff great. Accommodations were basic and old. Far away from everything!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 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.
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, Mizuno Museum and Nio-mon Gate 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.
