Culture Hakuba Mountain Festival 2026 Late Sep Music and mountains will come together this September as Hakuba hosts the first-ever Hakuba Mountain Festival. The two-day event..
Activities Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon 2026 Early Oct History and endurance meet at the Ueda Battlefield Half Marathon, taking place in early October in the scenic city of Ueda, Nagano..
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Late May - Late Jun From late May until late June, Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will host the annual 1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival...
Culture Aniera Festa 2026 Mid Sep Aniera Festa, Nagano Prefecture’s largest outdoor anime song festival, has become a must-visit event for fans of anisong and J..
Accommodation Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway Joanna Ligon To truly enjoy Azumino, you’ll want a place that reflects the region’s tranquil spirit. AMBIENT Azumino Hotel checks every box.
New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Planning a ski trip to Hakuba this winter? The Nagano mountain village is famous worldwide for its powder snow and stunning alpine..
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2025 Mid Dec Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mountain..
Culture Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr The Takamori Kannon-do Sakura Festival is held when the blossoms on the grounds are at their best, and along with the floral splendor..