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  • 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 Hakuba – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    Located approximately 40KM (<1 hour drive) to the west of Nagano City and 275KM (<4 hours drive) to the northwest of Tokyo, the resorts of Hakuba Valley are some of the most popular in Naga...
  • January 6, 2019

    How to Get to Nozawa Onsen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    The resort of Nozawa Onsen is approximately 50KM (<1 hour drive) to the northeast of Nagano City and within easy reach of Tokyo - 260KM (<4 hours drive) – or around 2 hours using the Hokuri...
  • 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 6, 2019

    How to Get to Shiga Kogen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    Located approximately 45KM (1 hour drive) to the east of Nagano City and 280KM (<5 hours drive) to the northwest of Tokyo, Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest ski resort, boasting over 600 hectares...
  • 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...
  • April 22, 2017

    Snow Monkey Hierarchy: The Top Monkeys

    The famous Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani are in fact Japanese macaques. This is a highly intelligent species of monkey which lives in large troops of over 100 individuals and is what are considered ...
  • January 30, 2017

    Best Places to Stay in Matsumoto

    Matsumoto is one of Central Japan’s most historic and rewarding cities, with plenty of accommodation to choose from in and around the city including multiple hot spring towns located nearby. On t...