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Jigokudani Monkey Park
Established in 1964, the Jigokudani Monkey Park was created as a refug…
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Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop
The Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop is located at the entranc…
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Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk
Our Snow Monkey Resorts Tour Desk is located outside of the East Exit …
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Explore Yamanouchi - Home of the Snow Monkeys
Within easy reach of Nagano City, Yamanouchi is a small enclave known …
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Zenkoji Temple
Less than 20 minutes walk from Nagano Station, Zenko-ji is one of Japa…
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Togakushi
Sitting quietly in the mountains bordering Nagano City, Togakushi is h…
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Discover Matsushiro - Nagano City's Samurai Town
Around 12km to the south of central Nagano City, Matsushiro is a small…
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Matsumoto Castle
As a registered National Treasure, Matsumoto Castle is one of the regi…
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Walk the Nakasendo Trail
During Japan’s Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Nakasendo was one o…
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Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route can rightly lay claim to being one of…
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Kamikochi
Located approximately 50km to the west of Matsumoto City, the stunning…
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Ride the Kurobe Gorge Railway
Running 20km from Unazuki Station to Keyakidaira Station, the Kurobe G…
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Cherry Blossoms In Nagano
Cherry blossoms play an important role in Japanese culture and for the…
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Nagano Cultural Experiences
The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in ma…
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Takayama Historic Old Town
Located deep within the mountains of Central Japan, Takayama is famous…
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Shirakawa-go & Gokayama
Located one hour from Takayama, Ogimachi is the largest of the three v…
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Onsen In & Around Nagano
As one of the most volcanic countries in the world, Japan is home to c…
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The Famous Food of Nagano
Nagano is one of Japan’s true food bowls. Situated at the heart of the…
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Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano
The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between d…
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Enjoy Sake in Nagano
As home to the second largest number of breweries in Japan, Nagano is …
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Autumn Leaves In Nagano
As a place of mountains and abundant forests, Nagano is one of the bes…
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Discover the Spirit of the 1998 Olympics
Long known for its huge snowfall and world-class skiing, Nagano was th…
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Winter in Shiga Kogen
Located a short distance from the Jigokdani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen c…
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Shiga Kogen Central Area
Comprising approximately 50 ski runs serviced by 30 chairlifts and 1 g…
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Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki (Mountain Station)
Located in the Hasuike area of Shiga Kogen, the Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki …
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Shiga Kogen Maruike Snow Activity Park
Located in the Maruike ski fields – some of the earliest ski areas you…
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Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Family Snow Park
Located directly in front of the Prince Hotel West Wing, the Yakebitai…
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Shiga Kogen: Snowdrive & Snowscoot
If you are looking for a fun and easy activity while visiting Shiga Ko…
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Snow Mobile In Shiga Kogen
*Unfortunately due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 our partner compa…
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Higashidateyama Ropeway & Alpine Botanical Garden
Located in a central area of Shiga Kogen, the Highashidateyama Ropeway…
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Ryuoo Sora Terrace & Skyland Express Ropeway
Servicing Ryuoo Ski Park in winter – Kita-Shiga Kogen’s la…
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Ski Resorts of Kita-Shiga Kogen
As the little brother to nearby Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest area of …
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Hiking in Shiga Kogen & Kita-Shiga Kogen
Nestled within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Shiga Kogen, Kita-S…
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Olympic Stadium / Minami Nagano Sports Park
Now known as the ‘Minami Nagano Sports Park’, the Olympic Stadium host…
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M-Mave Olympic Memorial Arena & Olympic Museum
Located around 5km from Nagano Station and accessible using public bus…
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Big Hat Arena
The distinctively named ‘Big Hat’ hosted ice hockey during the 1998 Wi…
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White Ring Arena
During the 1998 Games, The White Ring hosted figure skating and short-…
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Aqua Wing Arena
Aqua Wing Arena functioned as Stadium B for ice hocking games in 1998,…
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Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort
One of ten resorts making up the ‘Hakuba Valley’, Hakuba Happo One Ski…
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Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort
When approaching Hakuba from Nagano City, Hakuba Goryu is the first sk…
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Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Connected to Hakuba Goryu via the upper runs, Hakuba 47 is in itself r…
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Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Lying to the immediate north of Hakuba Happo One, Hakuba Iwatake was f…
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Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort
Located around 8km to the north of Hakuba Village, Tsugaike is a relat…
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Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort
Hakuba Cortina is a picturesque ski resort located almost entirely wit…
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Hakuba Norikura Onsen Snow Resort
Connected to Hakuba Cortina via the upper runs, Hakuba Norikura is usu…
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Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba
Opened in July 2020, Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba is a combined facil…
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Snow Peak Field Suite Hakuba Kita-One Kogen
Nestled within the pastures and fields of (what is in winter) Hakuba H…
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Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden
Accessible using the main gondola of Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort, the Hak…
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Hakuba Mountain Harbor
Located in (what is in winter) Iwatake Snow Field, Hakuba Mountain Har…
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Tsugaike Nature Park inc. Gondola & Ropeway
Accessible using the Tsugaike gondola, the Tsugaike Nature Park sits a…
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Guided Outdoor Experiences in Hakuba
As one of Japan’s premier outdoor destinations, Hakuba spoils visitors…
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Hot Air Ballooning in Hakuba
Available from the end of April until early November, hot air ballooni…
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Hakuba Happo Pond
Accessible using the Hakuba Happo-eki Gondola ‘Adam’ followed by a 90-…
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Mount Shirouma
Mount Shirouma is one of the major peaks of the Hida Mountain Ranges –…
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Lake Aoki
Located 12km directly south of the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Lake Aok…
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Matsumoto City Museum of Art inc. the Kusama Yayoi Collection
The Matsumoto City Museum of Art exhibits artworks by artists with an …
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Nawate-Dori (Frog Street)
Matsumoto’s Nawate-dori shopping street is located between Yohashira S…
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Nakamichi Street
Located between JR Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Castle, the Nakamac…
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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is said to boast the world’s largest collecti…
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Ishii Miso Brewery
Located around 20-minutes walk from Matsumoto Station, Ishii Miso is a…
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Daio Wasabi Farm
Located in the beautiful region of Azumino and set against the backgro…
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Rokuzan Art Museum
One of 18 museums making-up the Azumino ‘Art Line’, the Rokuzan Art Mu…
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Chihiro Art Museum
Dedicated to the life and work of children’s book illustrator and pain…
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Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum
Housed in a tranquil modern building, the museum is dedicated to the w…
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Fruit-picking in Azumino
Azumino’s climate is excellent for growing a variety of fruits, includ…
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Cycling in Azumino
Cycling is not only one of the best ways to get around to the various …
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Silk Weaving at the Azumino Tensan Center
Located in the Hotaka Onsen-kyo area of Azumino, the Azumino Tensan Ce…
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Hotaka Onsen-kyo
Hotaka Onsen-kyo is a small ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town located in the b…
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Utsukushigahara Highlands & Open-Air Museum
Within easy reach of Matsumoto City, Utsukushigahara is a highland are…
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Kiso Ontake Mountain Range
The Kiso Ontake Mountain Range runs through the very center of Japan a…
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Explore Shibu Onsen
Located between Yudanaka Station and the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu…
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Explore Obuse
Once an important Edo Period (1603-1868) trading town, Obuse is a smal…
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Shirakawa Ice Pillars
The Shirakawa Ice Pillars is a natural phenomena that occurs every win…
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Kurobe Gorge
As a mountainous country, Japan has its share of beautiful gorges and …
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Shomyo Falls
At 350 metres in height, Shomyo Falls is the tallest waterfall in Japa…
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Ontake Ropeway
Mt. Ontake is the second-highest volcano and 14th highest mountain in …
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Akasawa Natural Recreational Forest
Located in the beautiful Kiso Valley, the Akasawa Natural Recreational…
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Atera Gorge
The Atera Valley, known as ‘Atera Keikoku’ in Japanese, is known for i…
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Kakizore Gorge
Carved and created by another stunning river, the Kakizore Gorge is kn…
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Nezame-no-toko Gorge
Translating as the ‘Bed of Awakening’, Nezame-no-toko is a natural for…
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Aburagibirin Forest
For more than 300 years, the trees of Aburagibirin Forest have been pr…
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Lake Shizenko
In 1984, a major earthquake in the Kiso area created a landslide that …
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Fine-Dining 'Tempura' Course at Shunka
The lightly-battered and fried flavors of ‘tempura’ are a favorite wit…
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Fine-Dining 'Kaiseki' Course at Shunka
More than any other style of dining, ‘kaiseki’ embodies the art and de…
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'Shodo' (Calligraphy) Experience In Nagano City
Japanese calligraphy or ‘shodo’ is an ancient practice which retains i…
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'Origami' Experience In Nagano City
Known throughout the world, the seemingly simple craft of ‘origami’ (p…
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'Mizuhiki' (Paper Cord) Making Experience In Nagano City
Gift-giving plays an essential role in Japanese culture as a sign of a…
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Traditional Tea Ceremony In Nagano City
Tea ceremonies or ‘cha-do’ in Japanese, offer a respite from the pace …
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'Washi' (Japanese Paper) Making Experience In Nagano City
Though a commonplace material today, paper was long considered a cheri…
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Matsushiro Castle Park
Less than 5-minutes walk from the centre of the town’s Tourist Informa…
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The Sanada Family Residence
The Sanada Residence was built in 1864, prior to the large-scale demol…
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Matsushiro Bunbu Literary & Military Arts School
Also referred to as the ‘Matsushiro Bunbu Gakko’ and ‘Old School for L…
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Samurai & Traditional Experiences in Matsushiro
Formerly a school for the sons of samurai, the Matsushiro Bunbu Litera…
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Former Higuchi Residence
Located nearby other popular attractions including the Sanada Treasure…
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Zozan Shrine
Dedicated to Zozan Sakuma (1811-1864) – an important figure in Japanes…
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Yamadera Jyozan Residence
One of Matsushiro’s best-preserved historic residences, Yamadera Jyoza…
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Sanada Treasures Museum
Once the rulers of Matsushiro and an important family in both regional…
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Zozan Imperial Wartime Tunnels
Officially known as the ‘Matsushiro Daihonei’ or ‘Matsush…
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Chokoku-ji Temple
Chokoku-ji Temple is located away from the main area of attractions in…
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Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji Temple
A small and curious temple, Obakushu Zozan Emyozenji won’t hold your a…
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Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shrine
Tucked-away behind residential buildings, the Takeyama Zuigo Inari Shr…
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Tsumago-juku
Tsumago-juku is a historic post town (known as ‘juku’) tha…
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Autumn Leaves of Matsukawa Valley
Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano a…
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Togakushi Shrine Okusha
This sacred shrine is said to date back over 2000 years. When entering…
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Hike Across the 'Roof of Japan' on the Northern Japan Alps Mountain Trail from Azumino
The Northern Japan Alps, also known as the “roof of Japan,” is one of …
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Unazuki Onsen
Situated at the entrance of the beautiful Kurobe Gorge, Unazuki Onsen …
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Hakuba Ski Resorts
Hakuba is one of the most popular snow resorts in Japan. As one of th…
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Tacochi Backcountry Course
Starting at an altitude of 1750 meters in the Yamaboku Wild Snow Park,…
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Yamaboku Wild Snow Park
While small, Yamaboku Wild Snow Park makes-up for its compact size wit…
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The Waterfalls Of Matsukawa Valley
Known for its natural beauty, the mountains and steep ravines of Mats…
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Shiga Kogen: Paddle Boading
Nagano is blessed with beauty and a wealth of natural features for vis…
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‘Zazen’(Seated) Meditation
Meditation is one the primary Buddhist practices and one which brings …
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‘Goma’ Prayer (Fire Ceremony)
Buddhists belief that we must subjugate and ultimately rid ourselves o…
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‘Shakyo’(Brush) Meditation
The teachings of the Buddha have been passed down to us in the form of…
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Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort
Operated the Prince Hotel group, Karuizawa Ski Resort is perhaps the m…
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Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
Located directly across from Karuizawa Station, the Prince Shopping Pl…
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Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
Karuizawa city is in many ways, a town of two halves divided by its sh…
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Harunire Terrace
Located in Naka-Karuizawa, approximately 4km to the west of the town c…
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Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu
Only a short distance from Harunire Terrace, Hohino Onsen Tombo-no-yu …
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Shiraito Falls
Shiraito Falls is a small but scenic waterfall located in the forests …
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Kusatsu Onsen
Famous throughout for its abundant volcanic water and dramatic setting…
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Kusatsu Onsen 'Yubatake'
Lying in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, the town’s ‘yubatake’ is an iconi…
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‘Yumomi’ Performance
‘Yumomi’ is a daily performance taking place in Kusatsu Onsen every da…
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Onioshidashi Volanic Park
Said to be the most active volcano on Honshu – Japan’s main island – M…
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Mount Shirane
Located in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park Mt. Shirane – often refe…
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Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route
Open from May to mid/late-November, the Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route is a…
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Manza Onsen
One of Central Japan’s most dramatic hot spring areas, Manza Onsen is …
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Minakami Onsen
Another of Gunma Prefectures famous four hot spring towns – along with…
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Shima Onsen
This quiet hot spring town is set in a beautiful forested landscape an…
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Ikaho Onsen
Ikaho Onsen is one of four famous hot spring towns in Gunma Prefecture…
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Myogi Shrine
Sitting beneath the imposing jagged peaks of Mt Myogi, Myogi Shrine is…
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Gunma Safari Park
One of only two safari parks in Japan, Gunma Safari Park is home to ov…
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Tomioka Silk Mill
Established by the Meiji government in 1872, the mill embodies the pus…
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Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alpine Botanical Gardens
Operating most of the year other than brief periods either side of win…
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Mount Naeba & 'Dragondola' Ropeway
Standing 2145 metres above sea level, Mount Naeba is one of the major …
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Mount Tangiawa & Tanigawadake Ropeway
Lying with the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Mount Tangiawa is known…
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Mount Hakkai & Hakkaisan Ropeway
Mount Hakkai lies around 35km from Echigo-Yuzawa Station and is well-w…
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Echigo-Tsumari Art Field / Triennial
Running since 2000, Echigo-Tsumari Art Field or Echigo-Tsumari Art Tri…
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Kiyotsu Gorge inc. Tunnel of Light
Known as ‘Kiyotsukyo’ in Japanese, Kiyotsu Gorge is known for its uniq…
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Kyororo Forest School
Located in the beautiful area of Matsunoyama – around 60 minutes drive…
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Bijinbayashi (Beauty Forest)
Translating as both Beauty Forest’ or ‘Forest of Beautiful Women’, Bij…
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
Located in the Matsudai region of Niigata – not too far from Kyororo F…
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Autumn Leaves of Akiyamago
Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Niigata and Nagano prefecures, the ar…
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Shinhotaka Ropeway
Ascending high into the Chubu Sangaku National Park, the Shinhotaka Ro…
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Takayama Jinya
During the Edo Period (1603-1868), the Takayam Jinya served as the adm…
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Matsuri no Mori (Festival Forest) Museum
The Matsuri no Mori – or ‘Festival Forest’ – is a museum exhibiting it…
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Takayama Morning Markets
The Takayama Morning Markets – ‘asa-ichi’ – take place at two location…
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Hida-Furukawa
Only a 15-minute train ride from Takayama Station, Hida-Furukaw…
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Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen is a popular hot spring located around halfway between Nago…
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Gujo Hachiman
Gujo Hachiman is a historic castle town set in a beautiful area of Gif…
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Mount Norikura & Norikura Kogen
Within easy reach of Kamikochi, Mount Norikura – or Norikuradake – sta…
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Shirahone Onsen
Lying nearby the popular destinations of Mount Norikura and Kamikochi,…
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Okuhida Onsen
The hot spring area referred to as Okuhida is actually made-up of five…
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Hirayu Onsen
Hirayu Onsen is one of five hot spring towns making-up the Okuhida Ons…
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Toyama Castle Ruin Park
Toyama Castle Park sits on the ruins of what once was Toyama Castle. F…
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Toyama Glass Art Museum
The Toyama Glass Art Museum is located nearby Toyama Station and exhib…
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Tateyama Mountains: Top 3 Viewing Spots
Visitors to Toyama will be struck by the impressive sight of the Tatey…
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Toyama Bay Seafood
Nestled between the Tateyama Mountains and Toyama Bay, Toyama City is …
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Ikeda Yasubei Shoten (Traditional Chemist)
Located only a short distance from Toyama Station, Ikeda Yasubei Shote…
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Takaoka Great Buddha
Completed in 1933, the Takaoka Great Buddha is considered one of Japan…
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Zuiryuji Temple
Located in the small town of Takaoka, Zuiryuji Temple is a registered …
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Kenrokuen Garden
Translating as the ‘Garden of the Six Sublimities’, Kenrokuen Garden i…
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Kanazawa Castle Park
Adjoining Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park is an expansive area …
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Nagamachi Samurai District
Wandering the streets of the Nagamachi Samurai District visitors can g…
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Higashi Chaya District
The historic precinct of Higashi Chaya is a well-preserved geisha dist…
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Omicho Fish Market
Located within 15-minutes walk of Kanazawa Station, Omichi Fish Market…
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Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)
Often referred to as ‘Ninjadera’ or the ‘Ninja Temple’, Myoryuji is a …
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Conveniently located next to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, the…
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DT Suzuki Museum
The DT Suzuki Museum commemorates the life and work of Suzuki Daisetz …
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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Kanazawa is proud of its rich history and heritage – a culture that it…
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Kurando Terashima's House
The former residence of Kurando Terashima – a middle-class samurai bel…
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Hakusan National Park
Hakusan is an expansive national park lying to the south of Kanazawa a…
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Kaga Onsen
The hot spring area of Kaga Onsen is made-up of four towns: Yamashiro,…
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Noto Peninsula
Extending 100 kilometres into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is rela…
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Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple
Founded in 1244 by the Buddhist scholar Dogen Zenji, Daihonzan Eihei-j…
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is widely regarded as one of the…
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Katsuyama Dino Forest Park
Visitors to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum should allow time to…
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Katsuyama Field Station / Dinosaur Quarry
When visiting the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, visitors have the…
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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
One for the Japanese history buffs, the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins …
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Yokokan Garden
Sadly destroyed by air raids during World War II, Yokodan Garden and t…
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Tojinbo Cliffs
Named for a monk who is said to have fallen to his untimely death from…
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Echizen Ono Castle
Referred to as the ‘Castle in the Sky’, Echizen Ono is a 20th century …
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Maruoka Castle
First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays cl…
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Best Views of Mount Fuji
Fuji is a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight. Given its tremendous size…
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Climbing Mount Fuji
Fuji’s official climbing season runs from early-July until mid-Septemb…
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Kawaguchiko (Kawaguchi Lake)
Kawaguchiko or ‘Kawaguchi Lake’ is one of five large bodies of water m…
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Chureito Pagoda
Relatively unknown until recent years, Chureito Pagoda is part of the …
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Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai is a reconstructed traditional village centred around ei…
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Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine
Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine is one of many around Fuji dedicated to the …
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Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
Located around 2300 metres above sea level, the Fuji Subaru Line 5th S…
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Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum profiles the life and work of textile ar…
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Fuji-Q Highland
Located in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland is one of Japan’s…
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Hot Springs of Hakone
Known as ‘onsen’ in Japanese, Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot…
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Hakone Open-Air Museum mixes traditional indoor galleries and exhi…
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Owakudani
Accessible via the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani is a dramatic volcanic zo…
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Ashinoko (Ashi Lake)
Lying in the caldera above Hakone, ‘Ashinoko’ or Ashi Lake…
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Hakone Shrine
While many if not most people would not recgonise an image of the main…
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Hakone Tokaido Checkpoint
Visitors interested in Japanese history are certain to have heard of t…
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Hakone Tozan Railway
Running from Hakone-Yumoto Station – in central Hakone – to Gora Stati…
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Hakone Ropeway
Running from Sounzan Station to Togendai Station, the Hakone Ropeway c…
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Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
The Komagatake Ropeway is one of two in Hakone – along with the aptly …
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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Also referred to as the ‘Hakone Glass no Mori’, the museum showcases V…
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Suntory Hakushu Distillery
Established in 1973, the pristine water flowing from the mountains are…
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Nagoya Castle
Located nearby Nagoya Station, Nagoya Castle is one of the city’s most…
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Atsuta Jingu
Atsuta Jingu can lay claim to being one of the most important Shinto s…
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Tokugawa Art Museum & Tokugawa Garden
The Tokugawa Art Museum exhibits over 12,000 items once owned by the O…
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SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Showcasing the history and technological ingenuity of the Central Japa…
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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
The Toyota Commemorative Museum tells the story of one of Japan’s grea…
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Legoland Japan
Opened in 2017, Legoland Japan has quickly established itself as one o…
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Ghibli Park
Set to open in autumn 2022, ‘Ghibli Park’ is currently under construct…
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Inuyama Castle
Inuyama’s small but beautiful castle is a registered National Treausre…
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Ise Grand Shrine
The Ise Grand Shrine is the most important Shinto complex in Japan. De…
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Oharaimachi
Leading to the Inner Shrine – one of two main shrines making-up the Is…
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Walk the Kumano Kodo Trail
Located on the Kii Peninsula, the ‘Kumano Kodo’ is one of only two – a…
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Kumano Hongu Taisha
Located at the centre of the Kumano Kodo network of pilgrimage trails,…
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Kumano Nachi Taisha
Kumano Nachi Taisha includes both a Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple …
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Kumano Hayatama Taisha
The Kumano Hayatama Taisha, also referred to as ‘Shingu’ is one of the…
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Explore Koyasan (Mount Koya)
As the centre of the Shingon Buddhism, Mount Koya or ‘Koyasan’ is one …
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Okunoin Temple
As the mausoleum of Kobo Dashi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, Okunoin T…
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Garan
Garan is Mount Koya’s central temple complex. As such, it has multiple…
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Kongobuji Temple
Kongobuji Temple is one of the most important in the Mount Koya comple…
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Mount Koya Temple Lodgings
Known as ‘shukubo’ in Japanese, temple lodgings often surround importa…
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Shiga Kogen: International Ski School
If you want to learn more about sliding over the snow, Shiga Internati…
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Shiga Kogen: Get A Massage
Especially in winter, when people are in Shiga Kogen to ski, snowboard…
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Shiga Kogen: Yokoteyama Summer Ski-Lift
One of the popular things to do in Shiga Kogen in summer is to make us…
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Uruoikan
Uruoikan (うるおい館) is a hot spring – including hotel and restauran…
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Shibu Onsen: Shooting Galleries & Games
One of the great joys of visiting any ‘onsen’ (hot spring)…
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Shibu Onsen: Decorative Planning Workshop
The decorative planting workshop is one where algae are used to create…
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The 9 Healing Hot Springs of Shibu Onsen
Boasting a 1300-year history and numerous sources of thermal water, Sh…
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Shibu Onsen: Simple & Fun Things To Do In a Traditional Hot Spring Town
Visiting and staying in a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town is som…
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Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen: 'Ashi-yu' (Footbaths)
As traditional hot spring towns, both Yudanaka Onsen and Shibu Onsen h…
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Kids' Ninja Village
Togakushi is known for several things, and one of those things is thei…
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[Ski/Snowboard] Shiga Kogen - Yokoteyama Area
Yokoteyama area is on the top right of the map and it exists out of th…
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[Ski/Snowboard] Shiga Kogen - Okushiga & Yakebitai Area
This area when looking at the map is at the far left corner. The area …
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Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs
Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many ‘onsen’ (natural hot…
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Shibu Onsen: Origami Workshop
What often comes to mind when thinking about Japanese arts and crafts,…
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Fruit-picking Nearby JR Iiyama Station
Nagano is synonymous with apples and one of great pleasures for visito…
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Autumn Leaves of Matsukawa Valley
Known as ‘koyo’ in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano a…
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Snowshoe Walking
Would you like to leisurely stroll through the winter landscape instea…
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Hiking At Togakushi
Togakushi is a region filled with nature and perfect for those looking…
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Lake Kagami-Ike
Lake Kagami-ike translates to Mirror Lake and that is literally what t…
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Experience Togakushi Ninja House
Togakushi, or Togakure as it is often referred to by the ninja, is an …
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Shop at Nakamise Street
The name of this street in Nagano City literally translates to “…
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Ski / Snowboard Rental
Skiing and snowboarding is incredibly fun but you need equipment. Equi…
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Visit Ganshoin Temple
The Ganshoin Temple in Obuse is one with a long history. The most famo…
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Shibu Onsen Bathhouse No.9: the 'O-yu'
The ninth and largest of the nine ‘public’ bathhouses of S…
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Obuse Highway Oasis
The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can fin…
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World Peace Kannon
The Sekai Heiwa Kannon (World Peace Buddha Statue) is 25 meters tall a…
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Nozawa is a medium-sized resort with a lively village. Its compact siz…
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Onsen Kaede No Yu
This hot spring facility is found directly on the other side of Yudana…
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Onsen WakuWaku No Yu
The onsen Wakuwaku-no-Yu is the closest open-air hot spring to the Sno…
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Yoshinoya Sake Brewery
Dating back over 300 years, the Yoshinoya Sake Brewery offers a wide s…
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Onsen Toomi-No-Yu
Toomi-No-Yu is an onsen attached to Hotel Selan in Yomase. It has an o…
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Wall Of Snow
The route between Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu is closed during winter due …
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Takai Kozan Memorial Museum
Takai Kozan was one of the wealthiest farmer-merchants of Obuse. Highl…
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Roman Museum
World famous architect Kurokawa Kishou, designed the Roman Museum with…
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Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu
Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a …
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Hiking The Lake Course
This trekking course shows off the vast beauty of the Shigakogen Highl…
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Issa's Pathway
Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Ko…
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Hokusai Museum
Certainly Japan’s most famous artist, Katsushika Hokusai – more common…
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Visit Onsen Ponpoko-No Yu
Ponpoko onsen is located in Shinshu Nakano City, the neighbouring city…
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Tokyu Department Store
Tokyu fills in the middle price point for shopping near Nagano Station…
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Kaleidoscope Workshop
Kaleidoscopes are not as popular now as they were a few decades ago, b…
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Bracelet Making
At Byakurenbo (白蓮坊) you can make your own bracelet with gemstones. You…
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Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
*Please note, the main museum is currently being renovated and is clos…
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C-ONE Department Store
C-one is a department store close to Nagano Station. While Midori is a…
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Midori Department Store
Shopping is always a fun occasion and that fact doesn’t change i…
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Karaoke: JoySound
If you’re in Japan and are in need of some serious vocal exercis…
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Tonbo-Dama Bead Crafting
At Gallery Shop Hanagura (ギャラリーショップ花蔵) you can make glass beads of yo…
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Yuzen & Kusaki-Zome Dyeing Workshop
At Gallery Hanagura (ギャラリー花蔵), various traditional techniques are used…
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See Lake Onuma-Ike
Lake Onuma (大沼池） in the Shiga-kogen Highlands is the largest lake in t…
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Make Oyaki
Oyaki are buns filled with vegetables and a local Nagano delicacy. Whe…
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Meet Maids At Maid Cafe & Bar REI
Most people coming to Japan will have heard of the Maid Cafe phenomeno…
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Movie Theater (Grand Cinema)
Going to a Japanese movie theater is somewhat different than going to …
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Play With Cats At Cat Cafe NARU
If you visit Japan and are a cat lover, then going to a cat cafe will …
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Rosary Blessing & Morning Service At Zenko-ji Temple
The rosary blessing (called juzu choudai in Japanese) and morning cere…
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Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling
Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming aroun…
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Cherry Blossom Viewing in Matsukawa Valley
‘Hanami’ or ‘flower viewing’ is perhaps the qu…
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Magome-juku
Magone-juku is a historic post town (known as ‘juku’) that…
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Narai-juku
Narai-juku is a historic post town (knonwn as ‘juku’) that…
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Kurobe Dam
Kurobe Dam is the tallest arch dam (186m) in Japan and a popular desti…
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Hida no Sato (Hida Folk Village)
Hida Folk Village – or ‘Hida no Sato’ in Japanese – is an …
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Jigokudani Monkey Area: International ATM
If you are at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Kanbayashi area, or Shi…
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Exchanging Foreign Currency at Shiga Kogen
It has been made possible to exchange foreign currency at Snow Can, th…
