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Nagano
Nagano
City Overview
Karuizawa, which overlooks Mount Asama, and Kamikochi, which is embraced by Hotaka Renpong, is a popular area as a historic summer resort. The driving of the Venus Line, which connects Tateshina, Kirikamine and Mikahara, is extraordinary in its exhilaration while enjoying the spectacular scenery. In castle towns such as Matsumoto and Komo, you can enjoy walking around the city while feeling history and culture. In addition, various fruits such as Shinshu apples, grapes, and thighs are also famous, and fruit picking is recommended for dates and families. There are plenty of famous hot springs such as Nozawa Onsen, Besho Onsen, and Shirabone Onsen.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 692-2 (Nagano Prefectural Office), Nagano, Japan
- Region: Chubu Region
- Prefecture: Nagano Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
2,028,135
- Number of Households:
897,360

Other Info
● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
Nagano
City Overview
Karuizawa, which overlooks Mount Asama, and Kamikochi, which is embraced by Hotaka Renpong, is a popular area as a historic summer resort. The driving of the Venus Line, which connects Tateshina, Kirikamine and Mikahara, is extraordinary in its exhilaration while enjoying the spectacular scenery. In castle towns such as Matsumoto and Komo, you can enjoy walking around the city while feeling history and culture. In addition, various fruits such as Shinshu apples, grapes, and thighs are also famous, and fruit picking is recommended for dates and families. There are plenty of famous hot springs such as Nozawa Onsen, Besho Onsen, and Shirabone Onsen.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 692-2 (Nagano Prefectural Office), Nagano, Japan
- Region: Chubu Region
- Prefecture: Nagano Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
2,028,135
- Number of Households:
897,360

Other Info
● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
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Access Info
■ From Tokyo
[Railway]
From Ueno Station to Nagano Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kagayaki", about 1 hour 13 minutes to 1 hour 21 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Gran Class.
[Car]
From Nerima IC to Nagano IC by Kanetsu-do/Joshinetsu-do, about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes from Busta Shinjuku to Nagano Station.
■ From Osaka
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Shin-Osaka Station to Tokyo Station for about 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. For access from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, see the Tokyo traffic column. About 4 hours and 30 minutes in total. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Nozomi.
[Car]
Suita IC to Nagano IC by Meishin Expressway/Chūōdo/Nagano-do/Joshinetsu-do, about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
From Osaka Station to Nagano Station about 6 hours 58 minutes
[Railway]
From Ueno Station to Nagano Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kagayaki", about 1 hour 13 minutes to 1 hour 21 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Gran Class.
[Car]
From Nerima IC to Nagano IC by Kanetsu-do/Joshinetsu-do, about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes from Busta Shinjuku to Nagano Station.
■ From Osaka
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Shin-Osaka Station to Tokyo Station for about 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. For access from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, see the Tokyo traffic column. About 4 hours and 30 minutes in total. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Nozomi.
[Car]
Suita IC to Nagano IC by Meishin Expressway/Chūōdo/Nagano-do/Joshinetsu-do, about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
From Osaka Station to Nagano Station about 6 hours 58 minutes