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Established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is home to the only troop of monkeys in the world known to naturally bathe in hot springs. Open all-year-round, the park is one of Nagano's most popular destinations
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Only 45 minutes from Nagano City and within easy reach of the Jigokudani Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen, Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen are blessed by numerous natural hot spring sources which feed their many guesthouses and public bathhouses
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Shiga Kogen is the largest and highest ski resort in Japan, boasting Nagano's longest season and most reliable snow; and located within the expansive Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Shiga offers just as much to do from spring to autumn as it does in winter
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Home to the Obuse Hokusai Museum and Gansho-in Temple along with lots of good restaurants, craft shops and a couple of ‘sake’ breweries, the small but historic town of Obuse is an easy day-trip from Nagano City
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- Obuse Area
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Home to one of Japan's oldest and most important temples, Nagano City is your launching point from where to explore the region using train and bus services, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen, from Nagano Station
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One of Nagano's most popular ski resorts, Nozawa Onsen is boasts great powder, terrain and a lively village - which guarantees as much off the mountain as on it – while retaining much of its character as a traditional hot spring town
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- Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
- Skiing & Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
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- Nozawa Onsen 'Dosojin' (Fire Festival)
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Home to the most popular and international ski resorts in Nagano, Hakuba Valley attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world while offering the best accommodation and dining of any ski area in the region
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The fabled 'Snow Walls' of the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route are at their best from April to May before the melting snow opens-up some of Japan’s best alpine hiking from July to November. Accessible from both Nagano and Toyama, this is one of Japan’s best travel experiences
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- Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival
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Matsumoto Castle is a registered National Treasure and without question, the cultural heart of this engaging city; a beacon that calls you to explore the city and onto the beauty of the North Alps including Norikura and the alpine valley of Kamikochi
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Karuizawa is one of Japan's most popular resort towns, offering a little taste of Tokyo in the mountains including some of Nagano’s best accommodation, fine dining and shopping, and all within easy reach of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park
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- [START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour
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- Ueda Sanada Festival
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Located in the picturesque surrounds of Kiso Valley, the Nakasendo Trail follows the Edo Period (1603-1868) route once linking Kyoto and Tokyo. To this day, travelers can walk sections of the route including through the beautiful postal towns of Narai, Magome and Tsumago - a rare glimpse of traditional Japan in the 21st century
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- Kiso-Fukushima & Narai Area
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- Narai-juku Ice Candle Festival
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Known as the 'Sannomachi', Takayama's old town is famous for its preservation of Edo period streetscapes while also attracting foodies for its renowned ‘Hida beef’ and ‘Takayama ramen’ - all within easy reach of the World Heritage villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
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- Takayama Morning Markets
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Only 20 minutes from Iiyama Station, Madarao Mountain Resort is known for its deep powder bowls, tree zones and fantastic backcountry along with mountain-biking and water activities from spring to autumn
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- [START FROM NOZAWA/MADARAO] Private Snow Monkey Tour
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- Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
- Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station
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- Madarao Area
- Iiyama Station Area
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- Iiyama Nanohana Flower Festival
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Myoko Kogen consists of five main ski resorts jointly known for one thing – amazing powder, lots of it. Boasting some of Asia’s deepest powder and fantastic backcountry, the resorts of Myoko are waiting to be discovered
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Kanazawa is one of Japan’s most historic and rewarding destinations. A city of wealth and artistic achievement during the Edo Period, Kanazawa retains many historic attractions and districts along with some of Japan’s best gardens, museums, galleries, dining and shopping
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As the largest city in Central Japan, Nagoya is known for its modern industries, lively entertainment, great restaurants and plenty of shopping while putting visitors in reach of some fantastic regional destinations
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- [START FROM NAGOYA] Private Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour
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- Autumn Leaves of Korankei
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Lying around 2.5 hours to the west of Tokyo, Mount Fuji is a grand and awe-inspiring sight and without question, Japan’s most recognizable destination. Quite simply, it’s a must-see for anyone visiting this wonderful country
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Accessible via Echigo-Yuzawa Station, the area around Yuzawa includes the resorts of Gala Yuzawa, Naeba and Kagura; while in summer, Yuzawa plays host to Japan's largest music festival and provides acccess to the country's largest arts festival
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- Fuji Rock Festival
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Tokyo is the economic, political and cultural centre of 21st century Japan. Impossible to define and inconceivable in size, the only way to really understand Tokyo is to dive in and experience it for yourself
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As of the seats of imperial power for more than one thousand years, Kyoto and Nara are the most historic cities in Japan while nearby Osaka is big, bold, brash and tremendous fun
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The most northern Japan’s four main islands, Hokkaido is a destination unto itself – a place where you’ll find wildlife and open spaces including pristine landscapes and vast national parks, and of course some of the world’s best powder skiing and snowboarding.
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Famous for its beautiful landscapes including rugged coastline, historic 'onsen' villages, festivals, food and a couple of good ski resorts, Tohoku can be explored starting with the World Heritage shrine complex of Nikko
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From the global significance of Hiroshima to Himeji and its celebrated castle, Chugoku is a region known for its blend of cities and histories and as the launching point from where to discover the Seto Inland Sea along with Shikoku and its 88 temple pilgrimage
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- 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake
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Lying in the south of Japan, Kyushu is a blend of cultural and natural attractions with the islands of Okinawa located even further to the south surrounded by the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean.
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40 THINGS TO DO IN KYOTO, NARA & OSAKA

WHERE TO STAY IN OSAKA & KANSAI AIRPORT?

KYOTO STATION

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KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

WHERE TO STAY IN KYOTO & NARA?

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40 Things to Do in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Where to Stay

10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto

Where to Stay in Kyoto & Nara?

Where to Stay in Osaka & Kansai International Airport?

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1-Day Walking Tour in Osaka：Castle, Temples and Ukiyoe

Kyoto Heritage Path – From Fushimi Inari’s Mystery to Kiyomizu Temple Majesty

1-Day Walking Tour in Nara : Palace, Deer and Inkstick￼

1-Day Walking Tour : Traversing Kyoto’s Scenic West – Arashiyama to Kinkakuji

Bamboo Artistry and Zen Serenity: A Day of Tranquility with Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto

Uji’s Romance: Byodo-in, Tea and the Legacy of Genji’s Timeless Tales

1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake

1-Day Walking Tour in Himeji : Castle, Garden and Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)

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How to Get to Kyoto

How to Get to Nara

How to Get to Osaka

From Osaka: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

From Kyoto: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

Limited Express Thunderbird (Osaka–Kyoto–Tsuruga)

Limited Express Thunderbird Timetable

Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagoya–Kyoto–Osaka)

Tokaido Shinkansen Timetable

San’yo Shinkansen (Shin-Osaka–Shin-Kobe–Okayama–Hiroshima–Hakata)

San’yo Shinkansen Timetable

Kansai International Airport

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Kiyomizudera

Higashiyama District inc. Yasaka Pagoda

Yasaka (Gion) Shrine

Maruyama Park

Gion

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Higashiyama Joshi-ji inc. Ginkaku-ji

Sanjusangendo

Fushimi Inari Taisha

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Nijo Castle

Kyoto Imperial Palace

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Kyoto: Kyoto Station Area

Kyoto: Sanjo Station Area

Kyoto: Kiyomizu-Gojo Station Area

Kyoto: Arashiyama Station Area

Nara: Kintetsu-Nara Station Area

Nara: JR Nara Station Area

Osaka: Umeda Station Area

Osaka: Namba Station Area

Osaka: Shinsaibashi Station Area

Kobe: Arima Onsen Area

Osaka: Shin-Osaka Station Area

Osaka: Yodoyabashi Station Area

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1-Day Walking Tour in Nara : Palace, Deer and Inkstick

SNOW MONKEY RESORTS
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