Nagano is a city in central Japan, located in Nagano Prefecture in the Chubu region on the island of Honshu. It lies northwest of Tokyo, north of Matsumoto, and south of Myoko, with the Japanese Alps surrounding the area.
Location Map of Nagano, Japan
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Where is Nagano Located?
Nagano is a city in central Japan, located in Nagano Prefecture in the Chubu region on the island of Honshu. It lies northwest of Tokyo, north of Matsumoto, and south of Myoko, with the Japanese Alps surrounding the area.
The city covers an area of 834.81 sq km (322.32 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 370,000 as of the 2020 census.
Nagano is known for its mountainous setting and historic sites, with attractions such as Zenkoji Temple, Nagano Olympic Stadium, Togakushi Shrine, Matsushiro Castle, Chausuyama Zoo, and the nearby Japanese Alps.
Nagano, Japan Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Nagano |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture |
| Region | Chūbu (Central Japan) |
| Established | April 1, 1897 |
| Population | Approx. 370,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 834.81 sq km (322.32 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 440 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 36.6486° N, 138.1948° E |
| Time Zone | Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) |
| Postal Codes | 380-xxxx |
| Area Code | +81 26 |
| Major Waterways | Chikuma River, Sai River |
| Transportation | Hokuriku Shinkansen (Nagano Station), JR lines, road networks |
| Famous For | Zenko-ji Temple, 1998 Winter Olympics, and mountain scenery |
| Top Attractions | Zenko-ji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Jigokudani Monkey Park (nearby), Matsushiro Castle Ruins |
| Official Website | https://www.city.nagano.nagano.jp |
Distance from Nagano to Major Cities in Japan
- Nagano to Matsumoto – 70 km (43 miles)
- Nagano to Tokyo – 220 km (137 miles)
- Nagano to Yokohama – 240 km (149 miles)
- Nagano to Kawasaki – 230 km (143 miles)
- Nagano to Chiba – 260 km (162 miles)
- Nagano to Saitama – 210 km (130 miles)
- Nagano to Niigata – 200 km (124 miles)
- Nagano to Kanazawa – 250 km (155 miles)
- Nagano to Toyama – 220 km (137 miles)
- Nagano to Nagoya – 250 km (155 miles)
- Nagano to Gifu – 230 km (143 miles)
- Nagano to Shizuoka – 300 km (186 miles)
- Nagano to Kyoto – 350 km (217 miles)
- Nagano to Osaka – 380 km (236 miles)
- Nagano to Kobe – 400 km (249 miles)
- Nagano to Nara – 370 km (230 miles)
- Nagano to Hiroshima – 650 km (404 miles)
- Nagano to Fukuoka – 950 km (590 miles)
- Nagano to Sendai – 400 km (249 miles)
- Nagano to Sapporo – 1,100 km (684 miles)
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