Travel around Nagano by campervan rental

Introduction

When you visit Nagano and travel around in a campervan rental, you will create wonderful memories for yourself.

Nagano prefecture in Japan is famous for some traditional architecture like “Zenkou Temple” and “Matsumoto Castle”.

Nagano is especially well-known for its traditional dishes and tourism attractions that are built in beautiful natural settings.

Day-1

Your trip will start from Shinjuku station. You can rent a RV there and leave for Nagano.
It will take about 2.5 hours from Shinjuku to Nagano.

Daio Wasabi Farm

A one-hour drive from Nagano Station will take you to “Daio Wasabi Farm”.
There, you can enjoy a range of exotic wasabi-based delicacies that you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.

【Information】

• Place：3640 Hodaka Azumino Nagano 〒399-8303
• Time：9：00〜16：00
• Entrance Fee：Free
• URL：https://www.daiowasabi.co.jp

Matsumoto castle

After eating wasabi food, let’s move on to “Matsumoto castle”.

Matsumoto Castle is Japan’s most well-known tourist attraction and one of its national treasures.
Many tourists from all over the world, including Japanese tourists, visit there to witness the traditional and beautiful buildings.
Furthermore, they host a range of activities throughout the year, ensuring that you have a good time regardless of the season.

【Information】

• Place：4-1 Marunouchi Matsumoto Nagano 〒390-0873
• Time：8：30〜16：30
• ￥210〜￥700 per one person.
• URL：https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp

Zenkou Temple

Visiting Nagano, you can’t skip “Zenkou Temple” which is the most popular tourist spot near Nagano Station.
It was built about 1,400 years ago, and you can feel and see some important cultural properties and religious atmosphere of Japan.

【Information】

• Place：491 Nagano-Motoyoshi-cho Nagano-city Nagano〒380-0851
• Time：9：00〜16：30
• Entrance Fee：￥300〜￥1,200 per one person
• URL：https://www.zenkoji.jp

Madarao Kogen Camping Park (RV park)

You can stay at Madarao Kogen Camping Park for the first night.
There is natural beauty, plenty of parking space, and even a spa where you may relax.

【Information】

• Place：Madarao-kogen Iiyama Nagano 〒389-2257
• Time：9：00〜17：00
• Parking Fee：￥1,000〜
• URL：https://www.madarao.jp/camp/site

Day-2

Kurobe Dam

It takes 4.5 hours to get reach Kurobe Dam in Tateyama-city, Toyama Prefecture.
You can view a series of 3,000-meter-high mountains as well as a stunning natural landscape.
If the timing is right, you might be able to see the stunning moment of dam water discharge.

【Information】

• Place： Ashikuraji Tateyama-cho Shinkawa-gun Toyama 〒930-1406
• Time：7：30〜17：00
• Fee：￥550/ per child　￥1,100/ per adult
• URL：https://www.kurobe-dam.com/kankou/beginner.html

Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway

 

You must be impressed with the views and scenery from the mountaintop. At the same time, you can enjoy walking in the air and viewing such beautiful views by taking the ropeway.

【Information】

• Place：Kitayama-Tateshina Chino-city Nagano 〒391-0301
• Time：8：40〜17：00
• Fee：￥550〜￥990/ per child　￥1,100〜￥1,900/ per adult
• URL：https://www.kitayatu.jp

Return the Campervan

When you return your campervan, motorhome or RV at Nagano station, your travel around Nagano will be over.
You must feel your Long time trip in Nagano as it goes by in a moment.

If you like this blog, you can now make a good plan for traveling to Nagano on your own.