Nakano

Nakano is a city in Nagano Prefecture that spreads across valleys and hillsides. The Japanese Alps form a natural backdrop to neighborhoods, farmland, and fruit orchards that define the landscape.

The city was founded in 1954, marking a turning point in Japan's postwar development. This beginning brought gradual modernization to agriculture in the region.

Apple orchards shape the appearance of the land and define how people spend their days here. The fruits are grown using methods passed down through families, connecting each generation to the soil and the seasons.

Trains and buses connect the city regularly to larger cities, making it easy to travel in the region. Local transportation also reaches orchards and mountain trails for visitors exploring the area.

The city has specialized cold storage buildings where apples are kept at perfect conditions throughout the year. This infrastructure allows farmers to preserve and sell their harvest over an extended period.

Location: Nagano Prefecture

Inception: July 1, 1954

Shares border with: Iiyama, Nagano, Obuse, Takayama, Yamanouchi, Kijimadaira, Iizuna

Website: https://city.nakano.nagano.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.74153,138.36942

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:07