Things to do in Ina

No. 1 of Ski Resorts in Ina

Ina Ski Resort

No. 1 of Ski Resorts in Komagane

Komagane Kogen Skiing Ground

Takato Castle Park

Takato Castle Ruins Park is located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. There are large sakura trees in the park, which is a good place for cherry blossom viewing.

Kantenpapa Garden

2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Miharashi Hot Spring

Selected for Best Things to Do in Kōshin'etsu region

Narai-juku

Naraijuku is a small post town on the Nakasendo Road in Japan. It stretches about 1 kilometer from north to south along the Nakasendo Road and retains a strong Japanese style. From the south along the highway, the area is divided into three districts: Kamimachi, Nakamachi and Shitamachi. In the past, the main store, small shops and wholesalers were all located in Nakamachi in the city center. In addition, within a range of about 200 meters from east to west, there are shrines at the north and south ends and in Nakamachi. Naraijuku has a very distinctive architectural style, especially its beam structure: the slightly protruding beams on the second floor, the entrance gate, the side door for daily entry and exit, the lattice door next to the entrance, the dark smoky gray lattice of the second floor handrail, the white plaster sets on both sides, and the exquisite carvings added everywhere are all examples of post station buildings left in Narai. The eaves are very long, supported by wooden beams called monkey heads, which contrast with the lattices and shutters, and have a deep charm that is not found elsewhere.

Komagatake Service Area (Northbound)

No. 4 of Hot Springs Attractions in Nagano Prefecture

Hayataro Onsen Komakusa-no-yu Hot Spring

Hayataro Onsen Komakusa-no-yu Hot Spring is located in the Komagane Highlands of Komagane, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Nestled at the foot of Mount Kisokoma in the Central Alps and overlooking the rolling mountains of the Southern Alps, it is a popular day-trip natural hot spring facility within the Hayataro Onsen resort area. The name of the hot spring originates from the legendary spirit dog Hayataro of Hoshakuzan Kozenji Temple, while "Komakusa" is named after a rare alpine plant that grows in high-altitude areas, reflecting the facility's natural environment in the highlands. The building features a warm, natural wood design, with large glass windows that blend the indoor space with the surrounding mountain forest scenery. The overall atmosphere is quiet and soothing, attracting hikers, local residents, and travelers from all over to relax year-round. The facility offers a variety of bathing options, including a spacious indoor main bath, bubble massage baths, and an open-air rock bath with exceptional views. The open-air bath is built against the mountain, allowing you to face the layered mountains while soaking, with each season offering its own unique charm: surrounded by fresh greenery in spring, cool breezes in summer, vibrant foliage in the fall, and views of snow-capped mountains from the warm spring water in winter. The facility is equipped with a sauna and a cold water pool using underflow water from the Alps, allowing visitors to experience a hot-and-cold wellness routine.

Senjōjiki Cirque