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Prefecture in central Japan
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By bus
Buses from the Shinjuku long-distance bus station run about once an hour. The trip takes about 3 1/2 hours; fare is ¥4000 one-way or ¥7200 round-trip.
By plane
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Matsumoto · Regional · MMJ
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the prefectural capital and site of the 1998 Winter Olympics
known as one of the best places in Japan for stargazing
north of Matsumoto and famous for Daio Wasabi Farm, views of the surrounding alpine landscape and the incredible number of museums and galleries
just south of Nagano City, on the middle reaches of the Chikuma River, surrounded by mountains
a city next to Suwa, which has a large moss-green forest
Iiyama (飯山市 Iiyama-shi) is a city in Nagano, Japan.
Komagane (駒ヶ根市; Komagane-shi) is a quiet city of 30,000 inhabitants in Nagano (prefecture).
featuring one of Japan's most beloved castles and lots of wasabi
Okaya (岡谷市 Okaya-shi) is a city in Nagano (prefecture).
Shiojiri (塩尻 Shiojiri-shi) is a city in Nagano.
a resort town with a large lake and access to the Yatsugatake Mountain Range
Ueda (上田市 Ueda-shi) is a city in Nagano prefecture.
the scenic villages from Kiso-Hirasawa to Narai and Tsumago in the prefecture
a popular resort and villa area
a small depopulated mountain village near the Tochibaraiwakage ruins
a popular winter area with 7 major ski resorts
Nozawa Onsen (野沢温泉 Nozawaonsen) is a rural village turned ski resort in Nagano, Japan.
museums, temples, chestnut confections, hot springs and lots of cultural events and festivals
known for its blue-water rivers and former post towns
ryokans, Japanese atmosphere, and snow-bathing monkeys.
home to Shiga Kogen, Japan's largest ski resort
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