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  • July 9, 2017

    Obuse Area

    Obuse is a small but historic town just outside Nagano City, around 30-minutes by train. Famous for its chestnut confectioneries, 'miso' and 'sake' breweries and the Hokusai-san Museum, Obuse is po...
  • April 8, 2017

    Cities & Towns

    CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON/SITES IN NORTHERN NAGANO

    When you ask people to name three things that define Japan they usually name Mount Fuji, geisha, and cherry blossoms. Nagano Prefecture is quite far from Fuji and we would advise you to go to Kyoto to...
  • October 17, 2016

    Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs

    Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many 'onsen' (natural hot springs), known for their therapeutic properties set within the rural and alpine beauty of the region. Approximately 30 minutes by bus from S...
  • 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 ...
  • November 25, 2015

    SAKURAI KANSEIDO SENSEKITEI

    Kanseidou's restaurant "Senseki-tei" is built on the place where the old house owned by the Takatsu family used to be. The restaurant was re-opened in September 2013 after some heavy renovation. The b...
  • November 25, 2015

    KURINOKI TERRACE

    Enjoy a pot of tea and some Japanese cake in this shop with their Japanese take on a European café. There are many antiques and beautiful wooden seats and tables found in the cafe. They have a wide va...
  • November 25, 2015

    Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu

    Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a hot spring on a hillside overlooking the mountains. There are separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The water is na...
  • November 24, 2015

    Visit Onsen Ponpoko-No Yu

    Ponpoko onsen is located in Shinshu Nakano City, the neighbouring city to Yudanaka, home of the Snow Monkeys. It has separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The outdoor bath overlooks Nak...
  • May 5, 2015

    Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling

    Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming around, taking in the environment and trying all kinds of delicious treats. But why go there by train if you can have a beautiful cycle...