Introducing Nagano-ken
Known as Shinshū in earlier days, Nagano-ken is one of Japan’s most enjoyable visits, not only for the beauty of its mountainous terrain (it claims the title ‘the Roof of Japan’), but also for its traditional architecture, rich culture and unique foods.
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Nagano-ken’s cities, notably Nagano and Matsumoto, are well worth a stay and, apart from the sections of the prefecture in the Japan Alps National Park, there are several quasi-national parks that attract large numbers of skiers, campers, hikers, mountaineers and hot-spring aficionados.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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