Top 10 things to do in Sakae Area

  1. Nagano Olympic Stadium
    6845-4 Mori, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0924, Japan
    This stadium was built for the 1998 Winter Olympics and is now open to the public for tours. Visitors can learn about the history of the games and see the facilities used by the athletes.
  2. Zenko-ji Temple
    491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0851, Japan
    This ancient Buddhist temple is one of the most important in Japan and is said to house the first Buddhist statue brought to Japan. Visitors can explore the temple grounds and participate in traditional rituals.
  3. Nagano City Joyama Zoo
    222-7 Joyama, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0922, Japan
    This small zoo is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, bears, and monkeys. Visitors can see the animals up close and learn about their habitats and behaviors.
  4. Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    3200-1 Tokuma, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 381-0033, Japan
    This museum houses a collection of modern and contemporary art from Japan and around the world. Visitors can view paintings, sculptures, and other works of art and attend special exhibitions.
  5. Nagano City Museum
    1838-1 Tomitake, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0923, Japan
    This museum showcases the history and culture of Nagano City and the surrounding area. Visitors can see artifacts from ancient times to the present day and learn about the city's role in Japanese history.
  6. Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Gallery
    1-15-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0815, Japan
    This gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of local artists. Visitors can view paintings, sculptures, and other works of art and attend special exhibitions.
  7. Yamanouchi Town
    Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano, Japan
    This town is known for its hot springs and snow monkeys. Visitors can relax in the hot springs and observe the monkeys in their natural habitat.
  8. Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum Annex
    1-15-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0815, Japan
    This annex to the Shinano Art Museum houses a collection of Buddhist art from Japan and other parts of Asia. Visitors can see statues, paintings, and other artifacts related to Buddhism.
  9. Nagano Prefectural Museum of History
    2-1-20 Tokuma, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 381-0033, Japan
    This museum is dedicated to the history of Nagano Prefecture. Visitors can see artifacts from ancient times to the present day and learn about the region's culture and traditions.
  10. Nagano City Historical Museum
    1-3-3 Minamichitose, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0815, Japan
    This museum is dedicated to the history of Nagano City. Visitors can see artifacts from ancient times to the present day and learn about the city's role in Japanese history.