Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nagano travel guide

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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. Nagano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Nagano

Nagano in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6616
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nagano in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6616
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Nagano

Plane

Although Nagano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 58 km from Nagano.

Car

Another option to get to Nagano is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 178 km from Nagano. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Nagano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), which is located 58 km from Nagano.

Car

Another option to get to Nagano is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 178 km from Nagano. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Nagano

NTQWajima Noto
MMJMatsumoto
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Nagano

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Fuji Dream Airlines
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Where to stay in Nagano

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tennen-Onsen Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano-Ekimae and Shioriya.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nagano

Most booked hotels in Nagano

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Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 28,529+
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Shibu Onsen Kokuya
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,823+
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Aburaya Tousen
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,120+
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Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,278+
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Dormy Inn Nagano
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,772+
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Shibu Onsen Koishiya Ryokan
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,129+
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Hiring a car in Nagano

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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