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Shibu Onsen: Shooting Galleries & Games
One of the great joys of visiting any 'onsen' (hot spring) town in Japan is the feeling that you are stepping back in time. With their mix of tradition and (often) fading architecture, many onsen town...Shibu Onsen: Decorative Planning Workshop
The decorative planting workshop is one where algae are used to create an algae-made decoration in a glass bowl. This form of art derives from the age-old art of bonsai, an artform where a tree (usual...Skiing & Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Nozawa is one of Japan's best overall resorts - a fantastic combination of mixed terrain, great powder and a lively village. Its compact size and great variation of courses make is a popular des...Shibu Onsen: Origami Workshop
What often comes to mind when thinking about Japanese arts and crafts, is origami, the craft of folding paper in shapes. In Shibu Onsen, a traditional little town, there is a shop where a huge variety...Onsen WakuWaku No Yu
The onsen Wakuwaku-no-Yu is the closest open-air hot spring to the Snow Monkey Park. Located only 10 minutes from the Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop, it is a great place to stop in if you are looking to r...M-Mave Olympic Memorial Arena & Olympic Museum
Located around 5km from Nagano Station and accessible using public buses, M-Wave was one of several Olympic venues used in the city during the 1998 Winter Games. During the Olympics, M-Wave hosted sp...Obuse Highway Oasis
The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can find everything from local wine to pickles, keys rings, and many more. There are also restaurant within the main building that serve ...Big Hat Arena
The distinctively named ‘Big Hat’ hosted ice hockey during the 1998 Winter Olympics. Today, the venue remains one of the busiest in Nagano City regularly hosting big events including music performanc...Ski / Snowboard Rental
Skiing and snowboarding is incredibly fun but you need equipment. Equipment is generally to heavy to take with you from overseas, so the best way to go is to look for affordable rentals. ...
