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  • May 15, 2018

    Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

    Karuizawa city is in many ways, a town of two halves divided by its shinkansen station. On one side, you have the modern and sprawling Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza while on the other, the original...
  • May 10, 2018

    Harunire Terrace

    Located in Naka-Karuizawa, approximately 4km to the west of the town centre, Harunire Terrace is a small and stylish dining and shopping area surrounded by picturesque forest. Restaurants and bou...
  • May 8, 2018

    Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu

    Only a short distance from Harunire Terrace, Hohino Onsen Tombo-no-yu is a stylish and modern natural hot spring. Featuring both indoor and outdoor baths, this modern facility is designed to promote ...
  • 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...
  • July 22, 2018

    Hike Japan’s North Alps Mountain Trails

    One of three mountain ranges making-up the ‘Japanese Alps’, the ‘North Alps’ boast some of the country’s highest peaks and spectacular alpine scenery. Visitors wanting to ascend high into the mountain...
  • 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

    Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

    The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is said to boast the world’s largest collection of ‘ukiyo-e’ (woodblock print) artworks – more than 100,000 —pieces collected by the local Sakai family. While the collection ...
  • May 1, 2019

    Ishii Miso Brewery

    Located around 20-minutes walk from Matsumoto Station, Ishii Miso is a great option for visitors wanting to sample, buy or enjoy a meal at one of Nagano’s oldest and best miso breweries. Made from fe...