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Ski Resorts of Kita-Shiga Kogen
As the little brother to nearby Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest area of interconnected ski fields – the ski resorts of Kita-Shiga Kogen flies under the radar and is largely unknown to international vis...World Peace Kannon
The Sekai Heiwa Kannon (World Peace Buddha Statue) is 25 meters tall and is set upon a hill overlooking the town of Yudanaka. This bronze female statue is dedicated to world peace and is found on the ...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...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...Issa’s Pathway
Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Kobayashi (1763-1868), formerly known as Nobuyuki Kobayashi. Issa frequented Yudanaka to use the hot springs and gather people toget...Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling
Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming around, taking in the environment and trying all kinds of delicious treats. But why go there by train if you can have a beautiful cycle...Jigokudani Monkey Area: International ATM
If you are at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Kanbayashi area, or Shibu Onsen area, there is no ATM around that accepts international bank cards. You'll have to travel back to Yudanaka to get access ...
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