I went to Nagano, Japan for a picture
If you have time when visiting Tokyo, don't miss this place!!!
The place I was most looking forward to on my trip to Japan
Nagano is about 1.5 hours from Tokyo by JR (JR Tokyo-Nagano)
Ticket: At Nagano JR station, exit towards Zenkoji Temple, platform 7 (P17)
or search for Alpico bus ticket office on google maps to buy a bus ticket to Togakushi Shrine (one-way 1350 yen). The return bus station is right across from where you get off, marked by a bus sign;
2023.12.9-2024.3.31 Bus timetable P18 and fare details
How to buy a return ticket:
1. Purchase a round-trip ticket in advance at the Nagano ticket office;
2. Board the bus at Togakushi Chusha first, and pay when you get off at your destination (take the ticket from the machine when boarding, and pay the actual fare according to the ticket and arrival station when getting off, see P18). The advantage is flexibility. If you return early, the bus will pass by Zenkoji Temple, which is worth visiting, and there are also museums nearby;
The next day, I arrived at the bus station at 8:20 am and there was a long queue of people, probably because of the Chinese New Year holiday + 3 days of Japanese holidays, all tourists;
I immediately decided to take a taxi instead! It was a bit of a splurge, 10500 yen to Togakushi Chusha, actually paid 10350 yen, but since it saved travel time (taxi estimated 35 minutes, bus estimated 1 hour), there were no other tourists on the way from Chusha to Okusha
There are many places to eat near the Togakushi Chusha drop-off point P11-12
It is more convenient to walk to Okusha in winter, estimated 30 minutes
If you take a taxi, you can go directly to the entrance of Okusha (5 minutes drive from Chusha to Okusha);
Wearing bright clothes will make for better photos!
There is also a soba noodle shop at the entrance of Okusha P13-16
It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the Suijinmon gate, and if you continue upwards to Okusha, it's better to have professional equipment.
This is a comprehensive shopping center connecting Nagano Station. The decoration is simple and bright, with chain clothing brand Muji and famous boutique Tokyu hands. There are also many stores selling Nagano's famous handwriting, such as Xinzhou Apple 🍎 Food and buckwheat noodles 🍜. There are many restaurants on the 3rd floor, all kinds of food are available, and it is delicious.
Nagano Tokyu Department Store is located on the road opposite JR Nagano Station. It is conveniently located and is the only and largest department store in the city. The goods sold include cosmetics, men's and women's clothing and fresh food 🥩🍎🐟, which is quite complete. ☺️ There are not many people here, so the purchase experience is quite good.
The largest temple, ask for Nagano, come to make a wish every year, a favorite tourist come to make a wish and go to see the underground cave.
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Nagano is a charming city with rich historical and cultural landmarks. Visitors can enjoy exploring the famous Zenkoji Temple and admiring the stunning beauty of the Japanese Alps. The city also offers delicious local cuisine and hot springs for a relaxing experience. Highly recommended!
Nagano Prefecture is the fourth largest province in Japan in terms of area, also known as Xinzhou, Xinzhou そば is also very famous in Japan. Nagano Prefecture is composed of many cities, Nagano City, Matsumoto City, Guangqiu City, Sapporo City, Busan City, etc. Nagano City is more than 200 kilometers from Tokyo and Nagoya is also more than 200 kilometers away, as it was widely known for its successful Winter Olympics in 1998. There are many famous sightseeing spots, Nagano City has Shanguang Temple, Matsumoto City has Guobao Matsumoto City, Dawang Shankui Farm, Upper Heights, In addition, Nagano County has Hell Valley, Karuizawa, Noze Hot Spring, Visit Huhu Lake, Bayue Mountain and other famous sightseeing spots.