10 Hiking Trails in Nagano Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Nagano. Due to the abundance of mountain ranges in this area, the land available for inhabitance is relatively limited.
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1. Nakayama Pass

Toyosato, Komi-machi, Minamisaku-gun 384-1103 Nagano Prefecture
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Nakayama Pass

2. Mt. Wakahotaro

Wakahohoshina, Nagano 381-0102 Nagano Prefecture http://www.city.nagano.nagano.jp/soshiki/kankou/16216.html
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Mt. Wakahotaro

3. Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

Nagiso-machi, Kiso-gun 399-5302 Nagano Prefecture http://www.tumago.jp/
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4.5 based on 778 reviews

Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

This historic footpath through the Kiso Valley connects the villages of Tsumago and Magome. The partially paved trail is approximately 8 kilometers in length and passes by several historic and natural wonders.

Reviewed By micheledU7968JK

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day walk through the Kiso valley on the Nakasendo trail. Mac's Adventures( in partnership with Oku) was the company we used and everything - accommodation, food, walking notes and country and village scenery - was above expectation.Would recommend this walk to those who like to walk on trails that are not busy ( only the first day to Tsumago had quite a few walkers) and have an interest in Japanese culture.

4. Kita Yatsuga-take

384-1101 Nagano Prefecture
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Kita Yatsuga-take

5. Kurumayama Highland

3413 Kitayama, Chino 391-0301 Nagano Prefecture +81 266-68-2626 http://www.kurumayama.com/
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Kurumayama Highland

Kurumayama-kogen Highland Visit Mount Kurumayama summit where the breathtaking views of Japan’s finest mountains awaits you, from the Yatsugatake Mountains and Mount Fuji to the Southern, Central, and Northern Alps.

6. Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center

7718-9 Shiga Kirigamine, Suwa 392-0008 Nagano Prefecture +81 266-53-6456 http://www.lcv.ne.jp/~kirivc/kirigamine.htm
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Kirigamine Nature Conservation Center

7. Shinetsu Trail

1571-17 Teruoka Nabekura Plateau, Iiyama 389-2601 Nagano Prefecture +81 269-69-2888 [email protected] http://www.s-trail.net/index.html
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Shinetsu Trail

The Shin-etsu Trail runs for 80 kilometers along the border between Nagano and Niigata Prefectures, following the path of the Sekida Mountain ridge. The forests are perhaps best known for their beech trees. Tall, well-shaped beech trees form a corridor of green along the path. The packed-earth trail also makes for easy walking. Spring (from mid-June to the end of July) and autumn (from mid-September to the end of October) are especially good times to visit the trail. In spring, the last traces of snow can be seen among new greenery and flowers bursting into bloom. In the fall, hikers can enjoy the brilliant colors of autumn leaves. It takes 6 days 5 nights to hike the all the courses with accommodations. And it takes 5 days 4 nights with tent. It takes about 2hours from Tokyo to Iiyama (Closest Station) by bullet train. After having enjoyed trekking, you can go to Kyoto and Osaka via Kanazawa by bullet train and limited express. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

8. Hakuba Daisekkei Trail

Hokujo Sarukura, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun 399-9301 Nagano Prefecture http://tabi-magazine.com/spot/?eid=4436
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Hakuba Daisekkei Trail

9. Alps Azumino National Government Park Omachi/Matsukawa

7791-4 Tokiwa, Omachi 398-0004 Nagano Prefecture +81 261-21-1212 http://www.azumino-koen.jp/oomachi_matsukawa/index.php
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Alps Azumino National Government Park  Omachi/Matsukawa

10. Happo-one Nature Study Course

Happo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun 399-9301 Nagano Prefecture http://www.nsd-hakuba.jp/green/happo/kenkyu.html
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Happo-one Nature Study Course

Gondola Adam (8 minutes) →Alpine Quad Lift (8 minutes) →Grat Quad Lift (6 minutes)→The First Cairn (Happo-Ike-Sanso)→60 minutes on foot→The Second Cairn →40 minutes on foot →Happo-Ike

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