Nagano travel guide
Nagano Tourism | Nagano Guide
You're Going to Love Nagano
With a population of 360,176, Nagano is the largest city in Nagano Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nagano to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Nagano
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nagano in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nagano, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Nagano
Plane
Although Nagano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 36 miles from Nagano.
Car
Another option to get to Nagano is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 110 miles from Nagano. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Nagano
Where to stay in Nagano
Average rates range from around ₹ 5,732 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 29,913 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tennen-Onsen Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano-Ekimae and Jizokan Matsuya Ryokan.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nagano
Most booked hotels in Nagano
Hiring a car in Nagano
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Nagano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506. The most frequently booked car type in Nagano is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.