Culture & History in Nagano

Togakushi Shrine

A 2000-year-old shrine built at the foot of a sacred mountain, Mt. Togakushi Oku-sha, Kuzuryu-sha, Chu-sha, Hinomiko-sha and Hoko-sha make up Togaku...

Shibu Onsen

The town’s hot springs all flow from 100% source springs Shibu Onsen is located in a town deep in the mountains in the northern part of Nagano...

Matsumoto Castle

Regarding Matsumoto Castle Since its construction in the latter half of the 16th century, Matsumoto Castle has kept its noble appearance. Painted in...

Ueda Castle

A famous castle known as an impregnable fortress Ueda Castle which is located in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture was built in 1583 by Masayuki...

Nozawa Onsen

An onsen area recognized even by Michelin At Nozawa Onsen in northern Nagano Prefecture, there are more than 30 source springs and the onsen has bee...

Tsumago-juku

A post town that has passed down the lifestyle from the old days to today The route that spanned from Tokyo’s Nihombashi to Kyoto’s Sanj...

Nakamachi Street

The Former Kaichi School

Matsumoto City Museum of Art