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Driving and travel guides for Nagano
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Areas in Nagano
Kamikochi and Norikura Driving Guide: Sawando Bus Transfer, Norikura Kogen and Shirahone Onsen with Map
How to drive the Kamikochi and Norikura area: the private-car ban and changing to a bus at Sawando or Akandana, a route round Norikura Kogen, buses to Tatamidaira and the winter closures, roads and parking at each stop, how to get there and fuel.
Karuizawa Driving Guide: Kyu-Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls and Onioshidashi Route with Map
How to drive around Karuizawa: a one-day route from Kyu-Karuizawa to Shiraito Falls and Onioshidashi, Megane-bashi on Usui Pass, how to avoid holiday traffic, roads and parking at each stop, autumn leaves and winter tyre rules, and how to get there.
Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu Driving Guide: Shibu Pass, Shiga-Kusatsu Road and Yubatake Route with Map
How to drive the Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu area: a one-day route from Yudanaka round the Shiga Kogen ponds, over Shibu Pass and down to Yubatake in Kusatsu, the winter closure of the Shiga-Kusatsu Road, Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane restrictions, roads, parking at each stop, how to get there and fuel.
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Tateyama and Kurobe Driving Guide: Tateyama Station, Shomyo Falls, Ogizawa and Unazuki with Map
How to drive the Tateyama and Kurobe area: the private-car ban on the Alpine Route and the car parks at Tateyama Station and Ogizawa, changing to transport for Murodo and Kurobe Dam, getting to Shomyo Falls and Kurobe Gorge, the end of the 2026 season, how to get there and fuel.