Language Courses in Nagano
Nagano, the Winter Sports City!
Enjoy skiing in Shiga Kogen, savor shishū soba, visit the Togakushi-jinja Shrine, or even spend a night at Zenkō-ji Temple—these are just some of the incredible experiences waiting for you in Nagano!
If you’re a winter sports enthusiast, you’ll love this city, which hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics! Nagano offers many excursion opportunities, including a visit to Matsumoto, just 50 km away, where you can ski and explore the famous Crow Castle, a perfectly preserved five-story fortress.
On weekends, don’t miss a visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park, a popular destination where snow monkeys relax in natural hot springs (onsen)—a truly unique experience in Japan!
Finally, if you’re in Nagano on the first Saturday of August, make sure to attend the Binzuru Dance Festival, the city’s largest annual celebration, where thousands of dancers take over the streets for an unforgettable night!
Nagano in Numbers
Located over 3,000 meters above sea level, Nagano sits at the heart of the Japanese Alps and is Japan’s winter sports capital!
Nagano in figures:
- Surface area: 834.85 km²
- Population in 2024: 377,598 inhabitants
Studying in Nagano
Studies, Gap Year, Work, or Vacation – Language Courses in Nagano, Japan
Finding housing or a job in a new city can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. That’s why Catch-Up Education is here to organise your language stay in Nagano and support you throughout the process.
Thanks to our many local partners, we can assist you in these crucial steps of your study abroad journey.
Our Network Helps You Find:
A job suited to your skills and needs.
The perfect accommodation, whether you prefer a host family, shared apartment, or private housing—we tailor our support to your preferences.
Finally, Catch-Up Education collaborates with numerous institutions across Japan, ensuring a well-organised and enriching language stay in Nagano!
Our Support
As a study abroad organisation, Catch-Up Education offers free and personalised guidance for your language course in Nagano.
With internationally recognised universities and high-quality language schools across Japan, you will have access to top-tier education throughout the country. Catch-Up Education helps you choose the institution that best aligns with your goals!
Throughout your journey, you will be supported by our French-speaking immigration agent, making the administrative process smoother and stress-free.
Destinations
For your language courses in Japan, we offer several city options: Tokyo, Nagano, Kyoto
