BLOG
OPEN CATEGORY
  • May 14, 2017

    Shibu Onsen: Decorative Planning Workshop

    The decorative planting workshop is one where algae are used to create an algae-made decoration in a glass bowl. This form of art derives from the age-old art of bonsai, an artform where a tree (usual...
  • November 30, 2015

    Skiing & Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

    Nozawa is one of Japan's best overall resorts - a fantastic combination of mixed terrain, great powder and a lively village. Its compact size and great variation of courses make is a popular des...
  • October 17, 2016

    Shibu Onsen: Origami Workshop

    What often comes to mind when thinking about Japanese arts and crafts, is origami, the craft of folding paper in shapes. In Shibu Onsen, a traditional little town, there is a shop where a huge variety...
  • November 30, 2015

    Onsen WakuWaku No Yu

    The onsen Wakuwaku-no-Yu is the closest open-air hot spring to the Snow Monkey Park. Located only 10 minutes from the Snow Monkey Park Bus Stop, it is a great place to stop in if you are looking to r...
  • May 2, 2019

    M-Mave Olympic Memorial Arena & Olympic Museum

    Located around 5km from Nagano Station and accessible using public buses, M-Wave was one of several Olympic venues used in the city during the 1998 Winter Games. During the Olympics, M-Wave hosted sp...
  • December 1, 2015

    Obuse Highway Oasis

    The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can find everything from local wine to pickles, keys rings, and many more. There are also restaurant within the main building that serve ...
  • May 2, 2019

    Big Hat Arena

    The distinctively named ‘Big Hat’ hosted ice hockey during the 1998 Winter Olympics. Today, the venue remains one of the busiest in Nagano City regularly hosting big events including music performanc...
  • November 25, 2015

    Shiga Kogen Roman Museum

    World famous architect Kurokawa Kishou designed the Shiga Kogen Roman Museum with the idea of uniting building with nature. The museum, although small, exhibits a variety of art from different eras. ...
  • November 25, 2015

    Issa’s Pathway

    Issa-no-Komichi is a path named after the renowned haiku poet, Issa Kobayashi (1763-1868), formerly known as Nobuyuki Kobayashi. Issa frequented Yudanaka to use the hot springs and gather people toget...