Nagano prefecture is widely known as the hometown of the japanese alps and the host of the winter olympics in 1998 this tour will take you to some of the highlights in the northern part of the prefecture you can take the tour anytime but the most scenic views you can see during the winter when the snowy landscape creates an unforgettable experience dont miss a chance to visit one of the most famous mountain sightseeing spots in japan enjoy seeing the only bathing snow monkeys in the world