Minamiminowa accommodation from NZ$79

You could also check out the Kaidou Roman Onyado Tsutaya or the KOMAGANE KOGEN RESORT LINX. The Kaidou Roman Onyado Tsutaya is 25 kilometres from the heart of Minamiminowa. The KOMAGANE KOGEN RESORT LINX is 16 kilometres away. Two more options around this area include the Hotel Route-Inn Shiojiri and the Hotel Route-Inn Komagane Inter.

You'd have to be a Wally to head off without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Nagano. Nagano is marked by forests, lakes, mountains and active volcanos, along with commonly visited Nagano destinations like the ruins and castles. In this part of Japan, travellers might try their hand at snowboarding.

It's well known that New Zealanders are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Matsumoto Castle and Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, which you'll find in Matsumoto, 40 kilometres to the north of Minamiminowa. Some of our recommended Matsumoto hotels and accommodations are the Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel and Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu. 60 kilometres to the northeast of Minamiminowa, you'll also find Ueda, which is home to the Hotel Sunroute Ueda and Hotel Route-Inn Ueda. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Ueda, make sure you visit the Zensanji Temple, Ueda Castle and Anrakuji Temple.

Looking for the most convenient airport to Minamiminowa? Toyama Airport is approximately 110 kilometres away.