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| Nagano Travel Guide for backpackers |
| Nagano hosted the XVlll Winter Olympics in 1998. The Japan Alps is a funky hikers destination in summer and great for skiers in the winter. Besides Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, these mountain ranges are a challenge for any hiker. The villages in the mountains offer a unique insight into mountain life. Traditional architecture is still retained in some of the villages. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in NAGANO - With careful budgeting youll get by with USD80 a day.
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Japan Alps National Park Hiking trails are a wonderful way to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The towering peaks are awe-inspiring.
Zenkoji Temple Dating from 1707 this National Treasure is a place of worship and all people are considered equal. You come here for enlightenment and self-reflection.
Mwave Building Shaped like a wave and built for the 1998 Winter Olympics as a speed skating arena, it was also used for the 2002 World Skating Championships
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Kura 2-2-15 Chuo Matsumoto Pleasant, friendly and known for its delicious tempura. There is an English menu if you prefer.
Naja 4-7-10 Chuo a small groovy vegetarian eatery plays music from the 1960s and the food is good and cheap.
Shikimi 1-5-5 Chuo In old Japanese style with heavy wooden beams and cast iron lamps this funky joint offers meals that wont break your pocket.
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Nagano Club Junk Box Again Building 7F situated in central Nagano city you can dance to trance. Cover charge gets you a free drink.
Agura 4-7 Shinmeicho, Takayama open till midnight Tuesdays to Sundays. Hip waiters serve food and sake and whatever else but it costs.
Atomboy 7-21 Kami Okamoto, Takayama The Japanese pop music drive some dudes nutty but the food is good and you can booze if thats what grabs you.
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