Tag: Stamp Rally

JR Nagano Niigata Pass Day #2

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While planning this trip we were looking for ski resorts in Nagano. Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, and Nozawa Onsen were all consistently highly rated. After doing a little more research we settled on Nozawa Onsen for Day #2 of our JR Nagano Niigata Pass. The main reasons being its accessibility, walkability, and its supplemental attractions. Since […]

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JR Nagano Niigata Pass Day #1

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Typically JR passes are only available to tourists/short term visitors to Japan. Recently, JR has changed their guidelines to include anyone with a non-Japanese passport. With winter vacation fast approaching, we opted to purchase the JR Nagano Niigata 5-Day Pass. At a cost of ¥18,000/each, we would strive to get as much value as possible […]

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Nagano Zenkoji Temple Stamp Rally

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We did some research on things to do in Nagano for half a day and stumbled upon the Nagano Zenkoji Temple Stamp Rally. One of the biggest tourist spots in Nagano city is Zenkoji Temple. This stamp rally highlighted the area in and around the large temple complex. The temples and shrines were in a […]

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