Nagano-ken Travel Forum

Hi! Me and my girlfriend are travelling to Japan in May. On May 1st we want to go from Tokyo to Nagano to attend a concert. The problem is that the last Shinkansen runs at 21:40 and we´re likely not making it; but we can´t afford spending 10000 yen in a Business Hotel. Is there any alternative?? Anything is valid, from a Love Hotel to a Capsule (it has to accept a man and a woman), to a 24 hour internet place, to a Youth Hostel (with no curfew, obviously); better if near JR Nagano Station, as the venue of the show is near it.
Thank you very much for your help!!!

Is any body able to help me with advice re parkinging at or near the Nagano
Railway Station.

Thanks.

My wife and myself will travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto (via Nagano) by train. We want to stay in Matsumoto or nearby for three days, hire a car and explore the area, going to Kamikochi, the Alps and to Kiso Valley. Then we go to Kyoto by train.

Would be helpful to hear from someone who knows the area or traveled there. We would like to find some nice (not too expensive) accommodation in Matsumoto or in the area, as a base. We would also welcome some tips on what to see within this time limit. We'd like to do some walking trips, but no longer than a few hrs.

Thanks,
Michal

When I visited Matsumoto to see the amazing Crow Castle I also got a look at a very weird statue indeed. Two samurai frogs fighting a huge toad!

Anyone knows anything about it, please enlighten me!!!!!!!!!!! :O)

Re: My guitar question, Takato is in Japan.

I am interested in a twelve string accoustic guitar, brand name Egima, made in Takato, but can currently find no information about a guitar manufacturer by this name in Takato. Does this company still exist? What information might you have on this company, either past or present? Is there any contact information?
Thank you for any information you might be able to give me.

what is the easiest and fastest way to get from nagoya airport(chubu) to nagoya station..
thanks
ursula

I will soon be moving to the Chino-Suwako region of Nagano-ken and was wondering if there are any members living nearby? I'm interested to find out if there are any gyms with aerobics and any good places to hang out. I'll have my touring bicycle with me and wonder if the whole area is rolling hills or steep climbs. Thanks . Tellme@virtualtourist.com