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Top 5 Trips from Tokyo

For a day trip, 2 days 1 night and 3 days 2 nights!

Go East on the

Shinkansen!

The JR East Railway Discovery Tour

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Hotel Metropolitan Nagano Conveniently located next door to JR Nagano Station and MIDORI Nagano, this is great for both sightseeing and business. Learn about Nagano's sake at the 2nd floor lobby where there is a sake exhibit with a multi-language touch-screen terminal to answer your

questions.

Shinshu Miso Ramen @ Menshou SakuraLocal Anyouji miso is mixed with tonkotsu broth to make Sakura’s signature miso ramen noodles. A hearty meal perfect for winter!

Matsumoto CastleThis National Treasure is Japan’s oldest original castle. Admire its commanding black façade, and its reflection on the moat, with the Northern Alps in the background. A must-see when in Nagano Prefecture.

Good to know! Town Sneaker loop busThe bus departs from Matsumoto Station, and loops around main sights in the city. Get a day pass for only 500 yen, which includes tourist discounts.

Matsumoto City Sightseeing 2-hr 30-min

Matsumoto Must Eats and Treats

Good to know! Obasute train schedule Trains for Obasute Station depart around every hour. Only doors in the first carriage will open for Nagano-bound trains so standby there!

MIDORI MatsumotoConnected to JR Matsumoto Station, this shopping center is a great place for dining and buying souvenirs of Matsumoto.

Tokyo ⇔ Nagano

Hokuriku Shinkansen

Fastest Train 80 minutes !!

Obasute, Matsumoto, Nagano, Obuse

Enjoy the royal treatment by touring Matsumoto Castle on a rickshaw!

Nawate StreetEnjoy a leisurely stroll by this Edo-style shopping street with many shops selling cute frog-themed lifestyle goods, antiques, and

traditional snacks.

Nakamachi StreetThe shopping street is a mix of modern and past with its historical warehouses featuring a black and white checker design.

Get your hands on

local bites and

gifts here!

Our Hotel For Tonight!

With the train

station just next door,

it's super convenient!

Hokuriku Shinkansen: Kagayaki 507

JR Shinonoi Line JR Shinonoi Line

10:56 Nagano Station11:19

Limited Express: Shinano 19

Town Sneaker Bus

11:49 Obasute

Station11:51

18:58 Nagano Station

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano Shop @ MIDORI MatsumotoMatsumoto Sightseeing

Day1 Start!

Hours: 10am - 8pm (varies according to shop, please refer to website)

Obasute Station　The JR Shinonoi Line, which connects Nagano and Matsumoto, is known for its picturesque countryside scenery. In particular, Obasute Station is known to offer one of Japan’s Top Three Train Views. Get off the train for a breathtaking view of the Nagano basin during the two-minute stop there.

One of Japan's Top Three Train Views 2-min

Recommended Two-Day Trip from Tokyo (1)

1-min walk

from Matsumoto Station

1-min walk

from Nagano Station

Tokyo Station

9:32

Star souvenirTry the Shinshu Limited Edition Jagarico Nozawana Kelp flavor! @Shinshu jibasan no Yakata Furuta

Recommended Sanzokuyaki is a delicious soul food of Matsumoto! @Matsumoto Karaage Center

Store your luggage at the hotel Panoramic view from the platform

stay

12:33 Matsumoto

Station13:50

16:42 Matsumoto

Station18:06

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Soba@Shinshu Handmade Soba Noodles Kado no DaimaruThe chewy soba noodles of Nagano are not to be missed. Watch how soba is made at the

soba restaurant near Zenkoji

Temple.

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ObuseThis picturesque town was well-loved by ukiyoe artist Hokusai. Take a leisurely ride through Obuse on a rental bicycle, and stop at a café to enjoy its famous chestnut sweets.

Hokusai Museum exhibits ukiyo-e woodblock paintings of Katsushika Hokusai. Admission: 800 yen.

Chestnut ice cream Monaka from the century-old Obusedo. Known for its balanced sweetness.

With various flavors, oyaki dumplings are favorite local snack. @Irohado

Obuse Sightseeing 90min

Nice Nagano Eats and Treats!

Hokuriku Shinkansen: Kagayaki 512

Shinshu Bus Shinshu Bus Nagano Electric Railway

Nagano Electric Railway

14:09Obuse Station16:28

Nagano Station09:50

13:10 Nagano Station13:33

17:01 Nagano Station19:00

Zenkoji Temple Sightseeing Obuse Sightseeing

20:24 Tokyo

Station

Shop @ MIDORI Nagano

MIDORI NaganoFind a variety of souvenirs in this huge shopping center connected directly to JR Nagano Station.

Store your luggage

Nagano City Sightseeing 3 Hours

Star SouvenirYawataya Isogoro Shichimi Powder In a traditional tin can, it ’s easy to carry and makes a nice souvenir.@Nemoto Yawataya Isogoro

Zenkoji TempleThe main hall of this Buddhist temple is a National Treasure and the largest wooden cultural heritage in Eastern Japan. The Buddha here, said to be the oldest in Japan, is known as the “Undisclosed Buddha” as a replica of it is available for public viewing only once in seven years.

Good to know! Zenkoji AccessTake the No.1 bus from Nagano Station to get to the Zenkoji carpark in just 10-mins.Free guided tours Free guided tours of Zenkoji Temple in several foreign languages are available on weekends and national holidays.

Good to know! Nagano City Tourist Information Center Check out the tourist information center in Nagano Station for travel advice and free tourist brochures.

It’s nice to sightsee on a bike

for a change!

This yummy chestnut ice cream is a must-try!

A lovely lane full of chestnut trees

Goal

Drink sake out of this cute snowman container-its cap doubles as a cup! @Shinshu Kuraudo

Day2 Start!

Hours: 10am-8pmShinshu So reet: 9am-8pmRestaurant: 11am-10pm (Varies according to shop, please check website for details)

Perfect for a quick

shopping spree before

taking the train! 1-min walk

from Nagano Station

10:00 ZenkojiDaimon

Station 13:00

Travel video here!

check!

Feel history through

the old buildings

here!