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Visit Matsumoto City: Everything You Need to Know
Most famous for its 400-year old castle, Matsumoto is a small but lively city with a rich history, a famous traditional craft industry and burgeoning arts and dining scene. On this page you will ...Best Yuzawa Ski Resorts: GALA Yuzawa, Kagura, Naeba, Joetsu Kokusai & Hakkaisan
Bordering Nagano Prefecture to the north, Niigata is home to around fifty ski resorts including the grouping of resorts in the hot spring area of Yuzawa. Located closer to the coast than the reso...40 Things to Do in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Where to Stay
Marking the border of western and central Japan, the cities of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka are all firmly established as popular destinations for international visitors. The proximity of the three citi...10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
Japan's former capital and most historic city attracts visitors from all over the world. Home to many of the country's most important temples and shrines, Kyoto is blessed with some truly beautif...Where to Stay in Kyoto & Nara?
Lying within close proximity of each other, Kyoto and Nara both served as the seats of power for the majority of Japan's history. While the name and imagery of Kyoto will be immediately familiar ...Where to Stay in Osaka & Kansai International Airport?
As Japan’s third largest city it’s something of an understatement to say that Osaka is big. Huge would be a better description – huge, exciting and confusing. Much like visiting Tokyo, getting th...Best Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts: Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki Onsen & Lotte Arai
Sitting at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko Kogen is not actually within Nagano however given its closer proximity to many Nagano ski resorts – rather than the other resorts of Niiga...Madarao Mountain Resort
Lying across the valley from the more famous Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao somewhat lies in the shadow of its better known and larger neighbour. But for those that make it there, Madarao offe...Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Located around 50km to the north-east of Nagano City, Nozawa Onsen is one of the most popular ski resorts in Central Japan. Boasting a long history as a hot spring town and place of healing, the ...