Japan’s rail system is famous throughout the world for its efficiency, speed and comfort. A pleasure to use it does not however come cheap - particularly the ‘shinkansen’ (Bullet Train) syste...
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October 30, 2020
Looking for Cheap Shinkansen Tickets? Use Our Step-by-Step Guide to Access Savings of up to 50% Online!
Japan’s rail system is famous throughout the world for its efficiency, speed and comfort. A pleasure to use it does not however come cheap - particularly the ‘shinkansen’ (Bullet Train) syste... -
September 30, 2020
#TRAVELTOMORROW: Japan Set to Lower Travel Advisories for Certain Countries
It’s important to start this blog by saying that at this time, travel to Japan for tourism purposes remains extremely difficult and for nationals of many countries, impossible. In total, as of Se... -
September 16, 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: Nagano in Autumn – ‘Koyo’ Season Will Soon Be Here!
Over the past week, the temperature has certainly
begun to drop here in Nagano. The days remain pleasant and warm but the heat and
humidity of summer have gone, and nights are starting to feel cr... -
September 11, 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: ‘Go To Travel’ Extended to Tokyo as of October 1st 2020
As highlighted in our recent blog article – ‘#SNOWMONKEYRESORTS LOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?’ – Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan are currently eligible for by s... -
August 31, 2020
#SNOWMONKEYRESORTSLOCAL: What is Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
For our friends living in Japan, you have no doubt heard of the national 'Go To' campaign by now. Under that campaign, those living in Japan – including Japanese citizens and foreign residents – ... -
August 26, 2020
Visit Yuzawa & Niigata – Central Japan’s Legendary ‘Snow Country’
Lying to the northwest of Tokyo, the small hot spring town of Yuzawa has a big reputation. Fondly known as ‘yukiguni’ or ‘snow country’, the area in and around Yuzawa was brought into the nationa... -
August 24, 2020
Using the Joetsu Shinkansen to Visit Yuzawa & Niigata – Escape the City & Get Back to Nature
With the summer holidays now drawing to a close, our attention turns to the coming autumn. Though days are still hot, the worst of the humidity has now gone and the evenings are cool and comforta... -
August 20, 2020
How to Get to Yuzawa
Yuzawa - sometimes referred to as 'Echigo-Yuzawa' - is a popular hot spring town located in Niigata. Best-known as a winter destination due to the surrounding ski resorts, Yuzawa is easy to acces... -
15 Things to Do in Yuzawa & Niigata
A convenient stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen Line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Yuzawa is served by Echigo-Yuzawa Station making it an easy destination to reach from the capital.
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Fuji Rock Festival
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March 7, 2019
Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE
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March 7, 2018
Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alpine Botanical Gardens
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Mount Naeba & ‘Dragondola’ Ropeway
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Mount Tangiawa & Tanigawadake Ropeway
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Mount Hakkai & Hakkaisan Ropeway
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Echigo-Tsumari Art Field / Triennial
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Matsudai Nohbutai Center
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Kiyotsu Gorge inc. Tunnel of Light
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Kyororo Forest School
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Bijinbayashi (Beauty Forest)
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
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Autumn Leaves of Akiyamago
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June 1, 2017
Yuzawa Area
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