Nagano Touches Eight Prefectures and Contains 35 Villages
Nagano borders eight prefectures, more than any other, and 35 of its 77 municipalities are villages. Zenko-ji's combined ticket saves an adult 600 yen.
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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park: When Are the Monkeys Actually in the Hot Spring?
Neither the monkeys nor their use of the hot spring is guaranteed. The classic snow scene needs the coldest part of winter; spring brings newborns instead.