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How to Get to Toyama
As a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line running from Tokyo to Tsuruga through Kanazawa, Toyama Station is a convenient point from where to explore Central Japan. Located nearby the popular Tate...How To Get To Kurobe Gorge
Accessed via the hot spring town of Unazuki Onsen in Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe Gorge is known for its natural beauty and one of Japan's most scenic rail lines, the Kurobe Gorge Railway. On this p...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...How to Get to Matsumoto
As home to one of Japan’s last remaining original castles along with many other great attractions, Matsumoto is one of the most popular destinations in Central Japan. Easily accessible from major...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...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...
