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  • January 5, 2020

    Best Places to Stay In & Around Shirakawa-go

    The villages making-up Shirakawa-go and Gokyama rank among some of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, which despite their relatively remote locations, are easy to get to, always popu...
  • September 18, 2019

    15 Things to Do Around Obuse & Where to Stay

    Only 25 to 30-minutes by train from Nagano Station, Obuse is a small but historic town that offers an enjoyable morning or afternoon outing in combination with nearby destinations including the J...
  • July 10, 2019

    25 Things to Do Around Matsumoto & Where to Stay

    Located in the shadow the North Japan Alps, Matsumoto is a small historic city best-known for its castle. As a registered National Treasure, Matsumoto Castle is without doubt the beacon that draw...
  • April 1, 2019

    15 Things to Do in Kamikochi & Where to Stay

    Part of the larger Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is a beautiful alpine valley nestled within Japan's highest mountain range. Open to the public from April to November, it is without ques...
  • March 18, 2019

    Dinner at Japanese Dining GOEN with Free shuttle service from Shiga Kogen & Kanbayashi Onsen

    *Please note - we are sorry to inform that Japanese Dining GOEN will not be operating their shuttle service in winter 2020/21. We hope that it will again be available in winter 2021/22*.The res...
  • January 14, 2019

    20 Things To Do In Azumino & Where To Stay

    Located within three hours of Tokyo, Azumino offers visitors a chance to experience the tradition and remarkable beauty of rural Japan with numerous cultural highlights - both old and n...
  • January 6, 2019

    How to Get to Myoko Kogen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    Located approximately 30KM (<1 hour drive) directly north of Nagano City and 285KM (3.5 hours drive) to the northwest of Tokyo, the resorts making-up Myoko Kogen are known for their deep p...
  • January 1, 2019

    Where To Stay In Nozawa Onsen?

    One of the most popular ski resorts in Japan, Nozawa Onsen boasts some excellent terrain, great snow conditions and lively action off the mountain. The resort is serviced by Nozawa Onsen village,...
  • January 1, 2019

    Where to Stay in Hakuba?

    Host of multiple events during the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Hakuba has a global reputation for big snow, great terrain and lots of fun off the slopes. Popular with both Japanese and interna...