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  • June 12, 2020

    How to Get to Nagano

    As the largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the broader region, Nagano City is your gateway to Central Japan. Easily accessible using the Hokuriku Shinkansen line - which runs from Tokyo to Kana...
  • June 10, 2020

    How to Get to Karuizawa

    Located approximately 170KM to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain resort town popular with Tokyoites and international visitors alike. Known for its cool mountain climate, vis...
  • June 10, 2020

    How to Get to Nagoya

    Nagoya is the largest city in Central Japan. Serviced by the Tokaido Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka, multiple rapid train services to other destinations and Chubu Centrair ...
  • June 10, 2020

    How to Get to Kamikochi

    Sitting between 1,200 to 1,400 metres above sea level and in the shadow of Japan's third highest mountain - Mount Hotaka - Kamikochi is a ecologically important alpine valley of remarkable natura...
  • June 9, 2020

    How to Get to Kanazawa

    Located on the north coast, Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture and northern gateway to Central Japan. Once one of the wealthiest cities in feudal Japan, Kanazawa blends beautiful...
  • June 9, 2020

    How To Get To Togakushi

    Upon arriving in Togakushi, first-time visitors will be surprised just how close it is to Nagano City. Accessible using public buses running from Nagano Station, Togakushi and the surrounding Myo...
  • June 9, 2020

    How to Get to the Kii Peninsula

    The Kii Peninsula covers an expansive area between Nagoya in the east and Osaka in the west. Within that area, visitors will find three of Japan’s most important religious destinations including ...
  • June 5, 2020

    How to Get to Koyasan (Mount Koya)

    Mount Koya or 'Koyasan' is one of Japan's most rewarding destinations - a secluded complex of multiple temples - including the World Heritage-listed Kongobu-ji - and more than one hundred subtemp...
  • 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...