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25 Things to Do Around Ueda / Bessho Onsen & Where to Stay
Conveniently located between Nagano and Karuizawa, Ueda and the nearby hot spring town of Bessho Onsen blend the historic with the nostalgic in creating a charming destination offering lots of li...25 Things to Do Around Toyama & Where to Stay
The port city of Toyama somewhat lives in the shadow of nearby Kanazawa and is often over-looked, used as a transit point enroute to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route and other regional highlights...25 Things To Do Around The Kiso Valley / Nakasendo & Where To Stay
Most famous for the historic Nakasendo and its beautifully preserved ‘shukubamachi’ towns, the Kiso Valley is blessed with some of Central Japan’s most beautiful natural landscapes and cultural s...Best Places to Stay Around the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route can be approached from either Nagano or Toyama with accommodation available in both cities and areas at the base of the route and at its summit. On this page you ...25 Things to Do Around Nagoya & Where to Stay
Nagoya is one of Japan’s great metropolises and one of the country’s financial and industrial hubs. A modern and innovative city, Nagoya also has a rich history and great food scene, making it an...15 Things to Do Around Koyasan (Mount Koya) & Where to Stay
Centre of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, Koyasan is one of Japan’s most important temple complexes and home to more than fifty 'shukubo' (temple lodgings), making it a popular destination for both...25 Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen & Where to Stay
One of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, Kusatsu Onsen sits high in the Joshintesu Kogen National Park. Located at an altitude of around 1200 metres, the town is fed a copious amount of volca...Best Places to Stay in Karuizawa
Popular with Tokyoites, the more wealthy of whom often have second homes in the area, Karuizawa is one of Japan’s most famous resort towns and offers visitors some of Nagano’s best accommodation....Best Places to Stay In & Around Kusatsu Onsen
Instantly recognisable thanks to its iconic 'yubatake', Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous and popular traditional 'onsen' (hot spring) towns, offering visitors a fantastic range of acco...