Activities Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano Elena Lisina My trip to Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano via public transporation and staying at a ryokan
18 Culture Gassho-style Houses in Shirakawa-go Bridget Ye Situated in the midst of mountainous terrain, Shirakawa-go is Gifu’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its tradit..
Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo In Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, a local beautician recently opened a fantastic shop of kimono (traditional Japanese clothes)..
Activities The Snow Walls of Mt Norikura Kylie Plester Catch the bus up to the snow walls of Mt Norikura in the Northern Japan Alps to get stunning mountain views without a long hike.
Activities Hiking Yamanashi's Mount Takagawa Steve Morton For anyone traveling to Yamanashi, the quiet town of Otsuki has many good hiking courses and other attractions, making it a great..
11 Culture Quaint Village Shirakawa-go Jaime Wong Shirakawa-go, an awesome little village to quietly explore, relax, and enjoy
Activities Kurobe Dam Opens Amanda Ho Jun 29, 2016 Kurobe Dam can be viewed from a variety of spots, but this year, a new observatory provides a great close-up view. Built at an altitude..
10 Activities Kiyomizuyama Park in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the middle of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kiyomizuyama Park is a relaxing green space, a lushly forested hill that's also..