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  • May 2, 2019

    Tsugaike Nature Park inc. Gondola & Ropeway

    Accessible using the Tsugaike gondola, the Tsugaike Nature Park sits at an average elevation of 1900 metres and covers over 100 hectares. Located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, the beautiful...
  • May 2, 2019

    Hakuba Happo Pond

    Accessible using the Hakuba Happo-eki Gondola ‘Adam’ followed by a 90-minute walk, Happo Pond is one of Hakuba’s most recognisable and beautiful destinations. Located at just over 2000 metres above s...
  • May 2, 2019

    Hot Air Ballooning in Hakuba

    Available from the end of April until early November, hot air ballooning is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the Hakuba Valley and the dramatic North Japan Alps. Ballooning takes place ...
  • February 10, 2018

    Mount Norikura & Norikura Kogen

    Within easy reach of Kamikochi, Mount Norikura – or Norikuradake – stands at 3026 metres above sea level yet offers comfortable and leisurely walking trails for anyone of reasonable fitness. In winte...
  • May 1, 2019

    Nakamichi Street

    Located between JR Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Castle, the Nakamachi Street was the traditional heart of the city’s merchant trading and now a thriving shopping precinct. Situated along the old ‘...
  • May 1, 2019

    Nawate-Dori (Frog Street)

    Matsumoto’s Nawate-dori shopping street is located between Yohashira Shrine and Metoba River, at the midpoint between JR Matsumoto Station and the castle. While it’s a relatively short precinct at on...
  • May 1, 2019

    Private Walking Tour in Matsumoto

    As Nagano Prefecture’s second largest city, Matsumoto offers visitors lots to explore and enjoy all year round. From its iconic castle to its historic streets full of great craft stores, eateries and...
  • May 1, 2019

    Taiko Drum Experience in Matsumoto

    As a proud castle town, Matsumoto is the ideal place to try your hand at traditional ‘taiko’ drums. Originally used during warfare, taiko are now practiced purely for ceremony and entertainment, taki...
  • May 1, 2019

    Samurai Experience in Matsumoto

    Famous of its iconic castle, of the story of Matsumoto is that of legendary samurai class, that ruled the city and country for hundreds of years. The legacy of the samurai is evident throughout Matsu...