Shinano: A World War Gem
The name of the old city of Shinano, Japan came from a World War 2 - Japanese aircraft carrier named Shinano. This city is part of the Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by shrines and temples, Shinano is one of best places to visit while in Japan.
Best Time to Visit
The weather in Shinano extremely varies; hottest months are from August to September. Winter is from December to February, and the busiest month is on January where most of the tourists arive. With large volume of tourists, you can experience expensive hotel accommodations.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There's a lot of ways on how to enjoy Shinano, you can go to Lake Nojiri for some fun with the nature or walk in the past while visiting in Kobayashi Residence Place. Most of the hotels in this city often offer rentals for visitors who want to experience skiing during wintertime or biking during summer time. Kurohime Rising Sun Hotel, located nearby Lake Nojiri, is known to tourists as the best for value, comfort, and convenience. This hotel also has a lot of discounts for tourists booking ahead of time. However, if you want to experience legit Japanese life, you can stay at Lodge Oakland, it features Japanese-style accommodations where guests sleep in in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors. Another most suggested hotel is the Green Bell Kurohime Kogen, this hotel is just short walk to Issa Memorial Museum and within a mile to Myoko Kogen. The hotel highlights its cabin type aesthetic with kitchenette, refrigerator, and microwave.