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  • August 31, 2017

    Kumano Hayatama Taisha

    The Kumano Hayatama Taisha, also referred to as ‘Shingu’ is one of the Kumano Grand Shrines. Located on the coast in Shingu City, the shrine is nearby the mouth of the Kumano River from which water f...
  • August 25, 2017

    Explore Koyasan (Mount Koya)

    As the centre of the Shingon Buddhism, Mount Koya or ‘Koyasan’ is one of Japan’s most important centres. Founded in the 9th century by the monk Kukai – one of the most significant historic and re...
  • August 20, 2017

    Okunoin Temple

    As the mausoleum of Kobo Dashi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, Okunoin Temple is the most important site in the Koyasan (Mount Koya) complex and one of the most important temples in Japan. Also kno...
  • July 23, 2017

    Shiga Kogen: Yokoteyama Summer Ski-Lift

    One of the popular things to do in Shiga Kogen in summer is to make use of the ski-lifts and enjoy majestic mountain views at Yokoteyama, the tallest mountain in the Shiga area. When you arrive at the...
  • May 2, 2019

    Hiking in Shiga Kogen & Kita-Shiga Kogen

    Nestled within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Shiga Kogen, Kita-Shiga Kogen and the surrounding area offers outstanding hiking and mountaineering from late-spring to autumn. Formed by volcanic e...
  • June 1, 2018

    Shiga Kogen: Paddle Boarding

    Nagano is blessed with beauty and a wealth of natural features for visitors to enjoy. Located within easy reach of both JR Nagano Station or JR Yudanaka Station, the mountains of Shiga Koge...
  • May 2, 2019

    Ryuoo Sora Terrace & Skyland Express Ropeway

    Servicing Ryuoo Ski Park in winter - the largest ski resort in Kita-Shiga Kogen - the Skyland Express Ropeway operates for most of the year including from May until November. The upper station is loc...
  • November 25, 2015

    Hiking The Lake Course

    This trekking course shows off the vast beauty of the Shigakogen Highlands with the main selling point being stunning Onuma-ike Lake. The trail takes you through picturesque forests and past lakes lik...
  • July 5, 2015

    See Lake Onuma-Ike

    Lake Onuma (大沼池) in the Shiga-kogen Highlands is the largest lake in the area with a circumference of 5.5 kilometers. At an altitude of 1730 meter, the water of Onuma is incredibly blue. You won't fin...