Places worth the detour in Nagano
14 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Nagano, Japan, across 6 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (4). Best known: Zenkō-ji Temple. 13 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 14, ranked 14
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Zenkō-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 7th century · Notable
Buddhist temple in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
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3.Matsushiro Castle
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Japanese castle in Nagano prefecture, Japan
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6.Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Underground WW2 bunker complex, Japan
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8.Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Nagano, Japan
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10.Hanishina Kofun group
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Keyhole-shaped tumulus located in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture Japan
