Nagano

Among the cities of Nagano Prefecture, Nagano stands out for the temple district of Zenko-ji and its enduring Olympic legacy. The city spreads across the Nagano Basin, with the Chikuma River running through its eastern side and mountain country rising beyond the urban plain. Zenko-ji is one of Japan’s major Buddhist pilgrimage temples, drawing worshippers to a precinct whose approach is lined with traditional shops and food stalls. Nagano also hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics; M-Wave, the long-track speed-skating arena, remains a prominent reminder of that event. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Nagano and Nagano Prefecture.

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