Minamichitose Travel Guide

Nagano

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by a moat and reflecting in the water.
A person standing by a river with clear water, surrounded by leafless trees and mountains in the background.
A red and white train with Japanese text and a cartoon character on the front.

Things to do

Winter is also the best time to see the monkeys in their hot spring.

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

฿4,665
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

฿4,665
per adult
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

฿5,992
per adult
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Picture 1 for Activity Tokyo & Nagano: Snow Monkey & Zenkoji Temple Adjustable Tour

Tokyo & Nagano: Snow Monkey & Zenkoji Temple Adjustable Tour

฿2,953
per adult
Tokyo & Nagano: Snow Monkey & Zenkoji Temple Adjustable Tour
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

฿4,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Activity

฿2,996
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Activity
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Top hotels in Minamichitose

Chisun Grand Nagano

Chisun Grand Nagano

3 out of 5
2-17-1 Minami Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿1,850 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿1,850
฿2,239 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Chisun Grand Nagano
Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

3 out of 5
1-28-3 Minami-Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿2,312 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,312
฿2,797 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel right in front of the train station. Well maintained and clean hallways and room. Walkable to everything. We enjoyed our 5 nights stay."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
Smile Hotel Nagano

Smile Hotel Nagano

3 out of 5
1-12-4 Minamichitose Nagano Nagano
The price is ฿1,742 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿1,742
฿1,929 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural ...
8/10 Very good! (105 reviews)
"I was smiling the hole time lol! Great place! Near Nagano station. Highly recommend! Never find places like this of price back home!! 5/5"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Smile Hotel Nagano
Island Hotel

Island Hotel

3 out of 5
Minami Chitose 2-15-8 Nagano Nagano
The price is ฿1,461 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿1,461
฿1,607 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (262 reviews)
"Great, clean, and reliable service!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Island Hotel
Hotel Nagano Avenue

Hotel Nagano Avenue

3 out of 5
2-8-5 Minamichitose Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿2,792 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,792
฿3,378 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center are located ...
8/10 Very good! (141 reviews)
"Realy nice hotel. Enjoyed my stay here"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

Hotel Nagano Avenue
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿2,174 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,174
฿2,392 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
Hotel JAL City Nagano
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Where to stay in Minamichitose

Find the best Minamichitose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear blue sky.

Kurita

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Gondo Shopping Street are a few top places to visit.

A snow-covered shrine with red walls and a wooden gate, surrounded by tall trees.

Togakushi

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Togakushi. You might want to make time for a stop at Chibikko Ninja Village or Togakushi Ski Area.

A building with multiple signs and lanterns.
Photo by Rho & G
Open Photo by Rho & G

Minaminagano

While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center.

A building with multiple signs and lanterns.
Photo by Rho & G
Open Photo by Rho & G

Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga

Though Minamichitosemachi Tsuruga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gondo Shopping Street and Japanese Traditional Paper Museum.

A traditional stone wall, a wooden bridge, and autumn-colored trees reflecting in a calm water body.

Matsushiro

While visiting Matsushiro, you might make a stop by sights like Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters and Matsushiro Castle.

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