Cover photo by yamori｜studio
The majestic mountains of the Northern Alps and Yatsugatake, the historic streets centered around Zenkoji Temple, and the beautiful seasonal landscapes make Nagano a captivating destination for photographers. Many enjoy taking photos during their sightseeing or hiking trips, and the region's photography culture remains vibrant.
In Nagano, you'll find a variety of reliable shops for creators, ranging from long-established specialty stores to large retailers. This time, we've carefully selected camera shops in Nagano City, as well as the Matsumoto and Suwa areas, to introduce to you.
Photo by azphotography
Matsuo Camera
A long-established camera specialty store located right next to Ueda Station. It boasts a wide inventory ranging from classic cameras to the latest mirrorless models and is known for its meticulous appraisals and trade-ins. The store also offers original print finishing and gallery exhibitions, showcasing its high level of expertise.
- Address: 1-2-24 Chuo, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, 386-0012
- Nearest Station: About a 4-minute walk from JR "Ueda" Station
- Business Hours:
- Weekdays: 8:30 AM ~ 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
- Sunday & Holidays: 10:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM (Closed on the 3rd Sunday)
Yamamoto Camera Shop
A long-established camera shop located on Zenkoji Omotesando. It specializes in film-era equipment such as Leica and old lenses and is highly regarded for its friendly explanations and extensive knowledge, even for beginners. The shop also offers consultation on photography and telescope installation.
- Address: 626 Nishigocho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0845
- Nearest Station: About a 15-minute walk from JR "Nagano" Station
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
Shinano Camera Store
A community-focused used camera and print specialty store located near Lake Suwa in Chino City. It is highly supported by local photography enthusiasts and offers consultations for both film and digital photography.
- Address: 3055 Chino, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, 391-0001
- Nearest Station: About a 5-minute drive from JR "Chino" Station
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 6:30 PM
Light Camera Shop
A long-established camera specialty store located in central Matsumoto City. It offers photography supplies, printing, and repair services and is highly rated in reviews. The shop has earned the trust of local users over many years.
- Address: 1-4-12 Ken, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, 390-0812
- Nearest Station: About a 1-minute walk from Matsumoto Electric Railway "Hata" Station
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM
Camera no Kitamura Nagano-Takada Store
A representative large-scale camera specialty store in central Nagano City. It offers a wide range of services, including film development, used equipment, repairs, ID photos, and New Year's card printing, with excellent accessibility.
- Address: 1020-1 Kurita, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0921
- Nearest Station: About a 15-minute walk from JR "Nagano" Station
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
Camera no Kitamura Suwa-Sunritz Road Store
Located in the southern part of Matsumoto City, this large store is convenient for use after hiking or sightseeing. It offers services such as printing, film development, trade-ins, and used sales.
- Address: 1742-4 Akaneuma, Shiga, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0023
- Nearest Station: About a 10-minute drive from JR "Kami-Suwa" Station
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
