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  • November 15, 2017

    Hakusan National Park

    Hakusan is an expansive national park lying to the south of Kanazawa and west of Takayama. The park covers around 47,000 hectares centred around Mount Haku – one of Japan’s three sacred mountains....
  • November 9, 2017

    Noto Peninsula

    Extending 100 kilometres into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is relatively isolated region and home to beautiful coastal vistas. A place of tremendous beauty including rugged coasts and lush forest...
  • October 24, 2017

    Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

    The Komagatake Ropeway is one of two in Hakone – along with the aptly named Hakone Ropeway – that provide access to and from Ashinoko (Ashi Lake). Running from Hakone-En Station to Komagatake Chojo S...
  • October 27, 2017

    Ashinoko (Ashi Lake)

    Lying in the caldera above Hakone, 'Ashinoko' or Ashi Lake, is known for its tranquil view of Mount Fuji and tranquil atmosphere. The area around the lake is relatively undeveloped with only a couple...
  • 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...
  • May 11, 2017

    Shibu Onsen: Simple & Fun Things To Do In A Traditional Hot Spring Town

    Visiting and staying in a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town is something of a must-do activity when coming to Japan. Making use of Japan’s abundance of natural thermal water, many hot spring towns...
  • 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...
  • June 18, 2018

    E-Bike in Togakushi

    Togakushi is a beautiful alpine area located within easy reach of Nagano City. Most famous for its Shinto shrines that are dotted through the forest, Togakushi also boasts an array of outdoor att...