So, coming here to Zenkoji Temple feels like going back to the roots of this fascinating city. The Zenkoji Temple in itself is such a cultural and historical masterpiece that deserves time and attention.Īs mentioned earlier, Nagano City was able to grow into the city that it is from its start as a temple town of Zenkoji. ※ Japan National Tourism Organization, " Zenkoji Temple"Īlthough there is no public viewing of the famous Buddhist statue most of the time, this does not mean that the temple is not a good place to visit. The next public viewing of the statue will be in 2022. And every six years, a replica of the statue is shown to the public. This is where the very first Buddhist statue brought to Japan has been kept for centuries. This 1,400 years old temple is considered one of the National Treasures in the country. Zenkoji is one of the oldest temples and most significant pilgrimage sites in Japan. To give you a teaser of what to expect in Nagano, here are some of the highly recommended destinations that you shouldn’t miss in the city. From Nagano Station, other places in the prefecture can be easily accessed. If you are not coming from Tokyo, there are many highway buses that travel from different cities in Japan, or you could take the trains that eventually connect to the Hokuriku Shinkansen or Nagoya’s local lines. There are direct buses that depart from Tokyo’s major stations such as Shinjuku Station. The most basic and fastest way is to take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station which takes about an hour and a half. Although it is a little bit far from some of the major cities in Japan, getting here is not a problem at all. Nagano City is the capital of Nagano Prefecture which is located at the heart of Japan and in the center of Honshu Island. The breath-taking landscape of the area combined with the abundant and well-preserved historical sites, diverse cuisine, and infinite list of activities are some of the reasons why you should take a detour here during your Japan trip and/or if you want to check out a new place after having hit up all the major tourist spots. The city of Nagano fits in perfectly into this picture as the prefectural capital city with the highest elevation in Japan. Nagano Prefecture is often referred to as 日本の屋根 (Nihon no Yane, the “roof of Japan”) because this is where the highest mountain ranges in Japan are located.
In fact, the city hosted the XVIII Winter Olympics Games in 1998, and some of the facilities used during this historic event are still standing and functioning to this day. It also developed into a mecca of outdoor sports and activities. In modern day, it has been designated a core city - a city that has over 200,000 in population with some delegated responsibilities. A Quick Historyīack in the Nara Period, Nagano grew as a temple town - a town that flourishes due to the number of people visiting a particular temple in it - outside of Zenko-Ji, one of the most popular temples in Japan. This must-visit city and prefecture in central Honshu will bring you a winter wonderland experience that will complete your Japan vacation. Some background on Nagano City and Nagano PrefectureĪre you a winter person? Do you enjoy winter sports and activities? Or do you love soaking in hot baths in a cold and snowy place? Or all of the above? Then Nagano in Japan is the perfect place for you. Some background on Nagano City and Nagano Prefecture.Nagano City is quite famous for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympic Games and the prefecture overall has many charms, being home to centenarian temples and shrines, and many onsen and ski resorts as well. While Nagano might not top people’s lists of must-visit places in Japan, it has many great spots.
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