Nagano, Japan, is a city of nature, history, and culture, full of temples, shrines, and traces of the past. Its famous attraction is Zenko-ji Temple, which has a history of more than 1,400 years and is home to what is said to be the oldest Buddha statue in Japan, and its main hall is recognized as a national treasure. There are also other interesting places in Nagano Prefecture, such as Matsumoto Castle, Togakushi Shrine, Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, Yamanouchi (famous for its snow monkey hot springs), and Nakamachidori. For anyone interested in visiting Nagano and wanting convenient travel, we have put together hotels in Nagano located near the train station as options for your trip. Let's take a look at what's available.
Recommended Hotels Near Nagano Station
1. Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel
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Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel is located in the heart of Nagano, with simple but clean and comfortable decor. The location is also convenient, right across from JR Nagano Station — you can take the elevator straight from the station to the hotel. It is also near a bus stop with buses to Senjojiki. It is close to shopping areas and restaurants, with convenience stores such as Family Mart and Don Quijote right next to the hotel. If you want to visit Zenko-ji Temple, you can simply walk there at your own pace. Facilities include a buffet breakfast, a restaurant, internet service, free Wi-Fi, a smoking area, vending machines, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Room types include Standard Double Room Non-Smoking, Superior Room - Twin, Double Room - Standard, and Superior Triple Room - Non-Smoking.
2. Hotel JAL City Nagano
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Hotel JAL City Nagano offers a standard Japanese stay with a modern, simple design and a calm atmosphere, while still being convenient thanks to its services and facilities. It is centrally located near Nagano Station, with a bus stop in front of the hotel. It's ideal for those who want to visit Zenko-ji Temple, since it sits on the main road leading to the temple. Shops, restaurants, and bars line the nearby streets. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, a kitchen, breakfast, a bar, room service, vending machines, bicycle rental, and parking. Each room type is a comfortable size, not cramped, with all the basic equipment provided. Room options include Single Room, High Floor Economy Double Room, Twin Room, Economy Double Room, and Corner Twin Room.
3. Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
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Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is a standard 4-star stay that's great for travelers, thanks to its direct connection to Nagano Station via the MIDORI building, a shopping hub with shops, restaurants, and clothing stores. This makes it convenient to get around by train or bus. Across the street are also Don Quijote and Tokyu Department Store. It is only 2 kilometers from Zenko-ji Temple, and buses also stop in front of the hotel for sightseeing trips. Other nearby attractions are not far away either, including Shimanryo Street, Saiko-ji Temple, Saishoin Temple, and Junenji Temple. The hotel's facilities and services meet the standard expected of the hotel, including breakfast, a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, free Wi-Fi, ticket booking service, massage service, bicycle rental, and luggage storage. Room types include Superior Single Room, Queen Room Non-Smoking, Deluxe Double Room, Deluxe King Non-Smoking, and Standard Single Room with 1 Extra Bed.
4. Hotel New Nagano NeXT
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Hotel New Nagano NeXT is located in the heart of Nagano, right by Nagano Station, department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and well-known coffee shops such as Starbucks. It is a mid-sized standard hotel with a simple Japanese-style decor, clean and comfortable, and quiet at night, ideal for resting. Services and facilities include internet access, a night club, buffet breakfast, a restaurant, an ice dispenser, coin laundry, a smoking area, luggage lockers, and 24-hour security. Rooms are a comfortable size with comfortable beds, and come with bath amenities, soap, shampoo, bath towels, hand towels, a hair dryer, and a small fridge. Room types include Standard Twin Room Smoking, Twin Superior Non Smoking, Semi Double Room - Non-Smoking, Standard Room - Twin, and Double Bed Non Smoking.
5. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi
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Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi is a standard 4-star stay with a beautiful, modern design and an excellent location, just 200 meters from Nagano Station — a covered walkway from the hotel crosses the street to the station in under 5 minutes. There is a Lawson convenience store on the 1st floor of the hotel. Restaurants and shops line the nearby streets. Hotel facilities include a tasty and varied breakfast, internet service, vending machines, a bar, coin laundry, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are well decorated, clean, and well laid out, with equipment such as air conditioning, a fridge, bath amenities, towels, and a bathtub. Room types include Comfort Twin Non-Smoking, Twin Room Non-Smoking, Superior Twin Smoking, Semi-Double Room, and Semi Double Smoking.
6. Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
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Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring has a very good location, right across from Nagano Station, making travel convenient, and close to shopping, dining, and convenience stores. The hotel's services and facilities include a varied and tasty breakfast; free ice cream, yogurt drinks, drinking water, ice, and late-night ramen; a restaurant; indoor and outdoor onsen baths, a sauna room, internet service, room service, a library, and parking. Rooms are a comfortable size, well laid out, clean, and fully equipped with the basics. There are 3 room types to choose from: Moderate Double Non-Smoking, Moderate Twin Non-Smoking, and Double Room Non-Smoking.
7. Chisun Grand Nagano
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Chisun Grand Nagano is an affordable stay with a good location, just 200 meters from JR Nagano Station. It is decorated to the standard of a typical Japanese hotel, clean and comfortable, with services and facilities such as a Japanese-style buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, green tea, candy, and free bath amenities to take, along with massage service, a shared kitchen, a restaurant, coin laundry, lockers, an EV charging station, and parking. Each room type is spacious and fully equipped, with a large bathroom, a bathtub, towels, a yukata to sleep in, and an electric massage chair. Room types include Economy Double Room, 1 Large Twin Bed Non Smoking, Standard Twin Non-Smoking, Standard Triple Non-Smoking, Grand Queen Non-Smoking, and Grand Twin Non-Smoking.
8. APA Hotel Nagano
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APA Hotel Nagano is part of the standard APA hotel chain, located about a 10-minute walk from Nagano Station, close to restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores, and just 1.4 kilometers from Zenko-ji Temple. Other nearby attractions include Matsushiro, the Sanada Treasures Museum, Shimanryo Street, and Togakushi Shrine. The hotel offers full facilities and services, including a varied and tasty breakfast, internet service, a coffee shop, vending machines, a bar, a restaurant, luggage storage, 24-hour check-in, and parking. Rooms are clean, a comfortable size, and equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a hair dryer, a bathtub, a shower, and a heater. Room types include Double Room Non-Smoking, Double Room Smoking, Twin Room Smoking, Twin Room Non-Smoking, Single Room Smoking, and Single Room Non-Smoking.
9. Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae
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Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae has a great location right across from Nagano Station, with a modern, simple, yet good-looking design that's clean and comfortable. Besides being close to the train station, it is also surrounded by restaurants and shopping areas, and it's just 2 kilometers from Zenko-ji Temple. There is a Family Mart convenience store on the ground floor of the hotel, along with other facilities and services such as breakfast, a restaurant, parking, housekeeping, massage service, laundry and drying machines, free electric massage chairs, free tea and coffee, a shared kitchen, room service, parking, and car rental. Room types, all fully equipped, include Double Room, Twin Room, Semi-Double Room, Single Room, and an economy room.
10. Hotel Select Inn Nagano
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Hotel Select Inn Nagano is in the center of Nagano, on the main road leading directly to Zenko-ji Temple. It has a great location and affordable rates, just 490 meters from Nagano Station. Nearby are small, charming shops for a relaxed stroll. The staff are welcoming, and facilities include free breakfast, an all-day free drinks bar, internet service, free Wi-Fi, vending machines, a 24-hour front desk, free bicycle rental, parking, and luggage storage. It is also not far from other popular attractions in the city, such as Togakushi Shrine, Matsushiro, the Sanada Treasures Museum, and Terume Dome. There are 6 room types to choose from: Small Double Non-Smoking, Semi-Double Smoking, Double Room Smoking, Twin Room Smoking, Single Room Non-Smoking, and Double Room Non-Smoking.
11. Hotel Nagano Avenue
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Hotel Nagano Avenue has a modern design that's still simple and clean, meeting Japanese standards. It has a good location, about a 10-minute walk from Nagano Station, and about 2 kilometers from Zenko-ji Temple and Joyama Park. Department stores and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven are nearby. Hotel facilities include a varied buffet breakfast, 24-hour drinks service, onsen bath, sauna, spa, massage chairs, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a library, separate shared baths for men and women, lockers, and luggage storage. Rooms are beautifully decorated and well laid out, with air conditioning, a fridge, towels, and a bathtub. Room types include Semi-Double Room Non-Smoking, Twin Non-Smoking, Small Double Non-Smoking, and Superior Single Smoking.
12. Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Zenkoji-guchi
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Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Zenkoji-guchi is a good, standard, comfortable stay with a convenient location near the train station and close to popular attractions such as Zenko-ji Temple, Saiko-ji Temple, Shimanryo Street, Saishoin Temple, and Matsushiro. The hotel offers a range of facilities and services, including free breakfast, internet service, free Wi-Fi, free stays for one child, luggage storage, massage service, vending machines, a smoking area, laundry service, parking, and an airport shuttle. There are 5 room types, all with basic equipment: Double Room Smoking, Twin Room Smoking, Twin Room Non-Smoking, Single Smoking, and Double Economy Room.
13. The Saihokukan Hotel
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The Saihokukan Hotel is beautifully decorated, blending Japanese and international style perfectly. It is clean, up to standard, and has an excellent location, making it convenient to reach nearby attractions such as Zenko-ji Temple, just 1 kilometer away, as well as Terume Dome, Saiko-ji Temple, Matsushiro, and the Togakushi Shrine Okusha. It is also not far from Nagano Station — along the way from the station to the hotel are shops, restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping spots, so you can stroll and stop for food along the way. Facilities include breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, a garden, a coffee shop, a bar, a restaurant, a souvenir shop, a prayer room, a family room, an EV charging station, and shuttle service to various places. Room types include Semi-Double Room, Economy Twin Room, Main Building Single Room, Wide Twin Room Non-Smoking, and Main Building Japanese Style Room.
14. Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano Ekimae
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Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano Ekimae has a nice, modern design and an excellent, convenient location near Nagano Station, close to attractions such as the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, Matsushiro, and the Togakushi Shrine Okusha. Facilities and services include breakfast, laundry service, separate onsen baths for men and women, a sauna room, a shared bath, massage service, coin laundry, free Wi-Fi, and vending machines. Each room type is spacious with a comfortable bed, and comes with air conditioning, a TV, a fridge, a desk, a heater, and a microwave. Room types include Single for 2 People Non-Smoking, Single for 2 People Smoking, Twin Room Non-Smoking, Twin Room Smoking, Luxury Single Non-Smoking, and Luxury Twin.
15. Island Hotel
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Island Hotel is a comfortable, affordable business hotel with a beautiful, modern design, located in the heart of the city, close to Nagano Station, the local community, shops, restaurants, cafes, and nightlife spots, as well as popular attractions such as Zenko-ji Temple, the Sanada Treasures Museum, the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, Matsushiro, and Togakushi Shrine Chusha. Hotel facilities and services include free breakfast, an onsen bath, a large shared bathtub, free Wi-Fi, parking, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, coin laundry, a smoking area, and taxi service. There are 3 room types to choose from: Double Room, Economy Double Room Non-Smoking, and Single Non-Smoking.