Culture Kamikochi Hodaka Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Hodaka Shrine, situated alongside Kamikochi’s Myojin Pond, has a special Shinto ritual on October 8 every year, to offer up pr..
7 Mount Norikura in Golden Hue Takako Sakamoto I enjoyed the autumn leaves around 'Three Waterfalls' at Norikura Highlands to the fullest.
Kamikochi Taisho-ike Pond Hike Tomoko Kamishima Kamikochi: Fascinating scenic spot on the upper reaches of Azusa River. It commands a great view of the mountains of the northern..
Activities Nakasendo Hike & Erupting Mt Ontake Akira Matsuo Some travelers who plan to visit central Japan are worrying about any trouble by the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Now, however, tro..
Area Karuizawa Tokyo is a great city to enjoy, with its unfinishable array of sights, shops and restaurants, but sometimes it's nice to get away for a day or two to somewhere quieter, and enjoy a more tranquil..
12 The Gods Descend upon Kamikochi Takako Sakamoto I visited Kamikochi hilands to enjoy the early autumn mountains in brilliant colors.The magnificent view of the Hotaka mountains..
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2026 Jan 13th - Jan 15th The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January 15th..
Food Pure Milk Gelato Nagai Farm Noro Randria Gelato sold at Pure Milk Gelato Nagai farm in Harunire Terrace, Karuizawa, is famous for being made with fresh ingredients and..