Home to the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is a skier’s dream. Nagano’s incredible slopes are only a short train and bus ride from Tokyo, making it an ideal location for […]
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8 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Nagano
Fall foliage viewing has a long tradition in Japan. In Nagano, one of the prefectures located in central Honshu, the forested, mountainous wilderness provides unique places to see the leaves […]
Hakuba in Winter | Ski Season 2024-2025
Winter in Japan is a unique and magical experience. There’s plenty to see and do. If you’re an adventurous type, a trip out to a ski area might be perfect. […]
10 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Chubu
Autumn in Japan is the time for momigari, or red leaf hunting. The leaves of maples, gingko, and other species of tree change color as the temperature starts to drop, […]
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2024
Japan is a land of beautiful and mighty mountain peaks. While there are many ways to see these mountains at their best, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of […]
10 Awesome Places to Visit in the Japanese Alps
While Japan is often better known for its urban tourist opportunities, don’t forget to schedule a visit to the Japanese Alps! The Japanese Alps are the name used for the […]
10 Best Places to See Wildlife in Japan
If you don’t know much about the plants and wildlife out there in Japan, you would probably like to embark on a trip to learn about them practically. Indeed, this […]
4 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Matsumoto
When I think of my favorite Nagano cherry blossom spots, Matsumoto Castle always comes to mind. It is one of the top famous hanami spots in Central Japan; I really […]
Hot springs with great views of Mt. Fuji
