Nagano prefecture, nicknamed Shinshu, is located in central Japan, only a few hours from Tokyo and Nagoya.
Shinshu has some of Japan's most scenic mountain ranges, serene lakes, famous hot-springs and excellent ski resorts.
All that awaits you, so come and enjoy Shinshu. VISIT-SHINSHU is here to guide you.
Actualités
 Kamikochi is now accessible.The land slide has been fixed and open for public. Now buses run normally. (May 21 12:17 JST) The bus route to KamikochiThe bus route to Kamikochi is expected to reopen on May 22, 2009. The bus route from Matsumoto to Hirayu and Takayama is not affected. (May 19 8:44 JST) Kamikochi, temporarily inaccessible.Because of a land slide happened on May 13, Kamikochi is clos3ed for buses and taxies. Schedule of re-opening is not determined. (May 16 12:20 JST)
The nickname Shinshu is commonly used in place of Nagano prefecture, particularly in tourism.
The Nagano Prefectural Office is located in Nagano city.
In this site, Shinshu refers to Nagano prefecture and Nagano refers to the city of Nagano.
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