Top 10 things to do in Other Area

  1. Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

    Address: Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan

    Shop till you drop at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, which offers over 240 stores and restaurants.

  2. Kusatsu Onsen

    Address: Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711, Japan

    Relax and rejuvenate in the healing waters of Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot springs.

  3. Zenko-ji Temple

    Address: Motoyoshicho-491, Nagano, Nagano 380-0851, Japan

    Explore the historic Zenko-ji Temple, a national treasure that dates back to the 7th century.

  4. Togakushi Shrine

    Address: Togakushi, Nagano, Nagano 381-4101, Japan

    Visit Togakushi Shrine, a complex of five shrines nestled in the mountains that is said to be home to the gods of thunder and lightning.

  5. Matsushiro Castle Ruins

    Address: Matsushiro, Nagano, Nagano 381-1231, Japan

    Step back in time at Matsushiro Castle Ruins, a sprawling complex that was once a major stronghold of feudal Japan.

  6. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort

    Address: Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

    Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, one of Japan's largest and most popular ski resorts.

  7. Nagano Olympic Stadium

    Address: 223-1 Kamitakai, Nagano, Nagano 381-0018, Japan

    Relive the excitement of the 1998 Winter Olympics at Nagano Olympic Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies.

  8. Kamikochi

    Address: Kamikochi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1516, Japan

    Take a scenic hike in Kamikochi, a breathtakingly beautiful valley in the heart of the Japanese Alps.

  9. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

    Address: Tateyama, Toyama 930-1406, Japan

    Experience one of Japan's most stunning natural wonders on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a 37-km journey through the Northern Japan Alps.

  10. Nagano City Museum

    Address: 2200-2 Tomitake, Nagano, Nagano 381-0034, Japan

    Learn about the history and culture of Nagano at the Nagano City Museum, which houses a collection of over 30,000 artifacts.