Best Winter Destinations In Nagano

Christmas Light Up with Calm European AtmosphereKaruizawa Church

The lanterns and trees that blend into the woods are romantic, and the atmosphere is like Christmas in Europe. There are also events on weekends and Christmas (reservations required for event dates),

Midwinter Scene! Snow Monkeys Taking Onsen JIGOKUDANI Wild Snow Monkey Park

Though in the severe environment covered with snow almost one third of a year, there's a group of Japanese Monkey living here. In winter, tourist can see these snow monkeys taking onsen hot spring. There's a onsen town near here, you can enjoy traveling, too.

The Clear Air Of The World Of Some Degrees Below ZeroShiga Kogen Highlands

Shiga Kogen Highlands To Enjoy Skiing. Though we were frozen in the world of some degrees below zero, the air was so clear and so beautiful snowy landscape we can't see in my town, that I was moved from the beginning to end of my trip.

Huge Ice Pillar Frozen By The Coldness Of Nagano Prefecture, Shinshu RegionDaizen Waterfall Of Three Falls

It'll become colder from now on, and the coldness can freeze a great waterfall in Shinshu Region. You can find a huge ice pillar in the mountain path. The beautiful, fragile but strong ice pillar looks shining in clear blue, and must fascinate people.◎Access: 1 hour by car from Saku-minami IC of Joetsu Express Way. Parking lot is available. It's better for you to put on easy-walking shoes, in a case of slippery way.