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| − | '''Nagano prefecture''' (長野県 ''Nagano-ken''; [http://www.pref.nagano.jp/english/indexe.htm]) is located at the center of [[Japan]]. It is surrounded by 8 prefectures. (Niigata, Toyama, Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Gunma, Saitama) | + | '''Nagano Prefecture''' (長野県 ''Nagano-ken''; [http://www.go-nagano.net]) is located at the center of [[Japan]]. It is surrounded by 8 prefectures. (Niigata, Toyama, Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Gunma, Saitama) |
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| | ==Cities== | | ==Cities== |
| − | * [[Matsumoto]] — featuring one of Japan's top 3 castles and lots of wasabi
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| | * [[Nagano]] — the prefectural capital and site of the 1998 Winter Olympics | | * [[Nagano]] — the prefectural capital and site of the 1998 Winter Olympics |
| | + | * [[Azumino]] — north of [[Matsumoto]] and famous for Daio Wasabi Farm, views of the surrounding alpine landscape and the incredible number of museums and galleries |
| | + | * [[Chikuma]] — just south of Nagano City, on the middle reaches of the Chikuma River, surrounded by mountains |
| | + | * [[Matsumoto]] — featuring one of Japan's top 3 castles and lots of wasabi |
| | + | * [[Komagane]] |
| | + | * [[Okaya]] |
| | + | * [[Omachi (Nagano)|Omachi]] |
| | + | * [[Shiojiri]] |
| | + | * [[Suwa]] - Resort town with a large lake and access to the Yatsugatake Mountain Range |
| | + | *[[Tomi]] |
| | * [[Ueda]] | | * [[Ueda]] |
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| | ==Other destinations== | | ==Other destinations== |
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| | + | * [[Hakuba]] — Popular winter area with 7 major ski resorts |
| | + | * [[Iiyama]] |
| | + | * [[Joshinetsu Kogen National Park]] — Home to Shiga Kogen, Japan's largest ski resort |
| | * [[Karuizawa]] — Famous mountain resort and a popular summer getaway | | * [[Karuizawa]] — Famous mountain resort and a popular summer getaway |
| | * [[Kiso Valley]] — The scenic villages of Magome and Tsumago | | * [[Kiso Valley]] — The scenic villages of Magome and Tsumago |
| − | * [[Hakuba]] — Popular winter area with 7 major ski resorts | + | * [[Obuse]] — Museums, temples, chestnut confections, hot springs and lots of cultural events and festivals |
| | + | * [[Yamanouchi]] — Ryokans, Japanese atmosphere, and snowbathing monkeys. |
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| | The '''Nagano Shinkansen''' line, a branch of the Joetsu line to [[Niigata]], connects to [[Tokyo]] in around 2 hours. | | The '''Nagano Shinkansen''' line, a branch of the Joetsu line to [[Niigata]], connects to [[Tokyo]] in around 2 hours. |
| | ===By Bus=== | | ===By Bus=== |
| − | Buses from the [[Shinjuku]] long-distance bus station run about once an hour. The trip takes about 3-1/2 hours; fare is ¥4000 one-way or ¥7200 round-trip. There is also a similar bus to [[Matsumoto]] here, it just goes via [[Kofu]]. | + | Buses from the [[Shinjuku]] long-distance bus station run about once an hour. The trip takes about 3-1/2 hours; fare is ¥4000 one-way or ¥7200 round-trip. [http://www.alpico.co.jp/access/express/nagano_shinjuku/] There is also a similar bus to [[Matsumoto]] here, it just goes via [[Kofu]]. |
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| | + | '''123bus''' [http://www.123bus.net/index.html] is a company which provides daily bus services between Osaka and Nagano. With English online booking service. |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| | + | * [[Nagano]]'s '''Zenkoji''' temple is a major draw for pilgrims. |
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| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
| − | There are many mountains in Nagano, so there are many places to ski. There are also many campsites and onsen, in easy to access locations. | + | * There are many mountains in Nagano, so in winter there are many places to ski and do snowboarding. There are also many campsites and onsen, in easy to access locations. |
| | + | * Go see the Japanese Macaques in Jigokudani yaenkoen, you'll be able to get really near to them. Watch out as they can be a bit aggressive! Take the limited express metro to Yudanaka from Nagano, there'll be buses that take you there. |
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| − | In 1998, Winter Olympics took place in Nagano. | + | In 1998, Winter Olympics took place in Nagano. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
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| | '''Apples''' are one of the special products of Nagano. The taste of Nagano apples is sweet and juicy. The yield of apples in Nagano is the second largest in Japan. | | '''Apples''' are one of the special products of Nagano. The taste of Nagano apples is sweet and juicy. The yield of apples in Nagano is the second largest in Japan. |
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| − | The main temple is Nagano is very special, however there are many tourists here already. Also around the corner from the main temple is a great art gallery. You can eat all these famous speciality foods when walking to the temple.
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| | ==Drink== | | ==Drink== |
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| | [[ja:長野県]] | | [[ja:長野県]] |
| | [[pt:Nagano (província)]] | | [[pt:Nagano (província)]] |
| | + | [[sv:Nagano (prefektur)]] |
| | + | [[zh:長野縣]] |
| | + | [[wts:Category:Nagano (prefecture)]] |
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| | [[WikiPedia:Nagano Prefecture]] | | [[WikiPedia:Nagano Prefecture]] |
| | [[Dmoz:Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Nagano/]] | | [[Dmoz:Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Nagano/]] |
