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  • June 5, 2020

    How to Get to Ueda & Bessho Onsen

    Reaching Ueda from Tokyo, Karuizawa, Nagano, Toyama and Kanazawa is a simple journey thanks to the Hokuriku Shinkansen line running to those cities while connecting lines and regional limited exp...
  • June 1, 2020

    How to Get to Kusatsu Onsen

    As one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, visiting Kusatsu Onsen is well-worth the effort. Located high in the mountains of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Kusatsu sits among a dramatic and...
  • May 14, 2020

    From Karuizawa: How To Get To The Snow Monkey Park

    As a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line - which runs from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Nagano - Karuizawa is a popular mountain town for both Japanese and international visitors. From Karui...
  • May 14, 2020

    Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo–Nagano–Toyama–Kanazawa–Tsuruga)

    Known by many international visitors simply as the ‘Bullet Train’, Japan’s 'Shinkansen' network connects major cities with high-speed train services that operate on various Shinkansen lines. On t...
  • May 14, 2020

    Hokuriku Shinkansen Timetable

    The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line runs from Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station and is one of primary transport routes through Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information:--...
  • May 14, 2020

    Karuizawa Station

    Located approximately 170km to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain resort town popular with Tokyo-ites and international visitors alike. Known for its cooler climate in summer,...
  • May 12, 2020

    Hokuriku Arch Pass

    Many international visitors to Japan will follow a route that takes them from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka, or in the opposition direction. Bookended with the international airports in Tokyo and Osak...
  • May 11, 2020

    JR East Pass

    Japan’s 'Shinkansen' network – often referred to as the ‘Bullet Train’ by international visitors – spans the country and connects the cities and regions of Japan with a highspeed rail network tha...
  • September 15, 2019

    [START FROM KARUIZAWA] Private Snow Monkey Tour

    Karuizawa is a picturesque mountain town as popular in summer as it is in winter. Easily accessible from Tokyo using the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Bullet Train) service, Karuizawa is a popular getaway for...