10 Activities Magome to Tsumago Sandra Isaka In the Kiso Valley, hike between the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago for a truly Japanese experience.
Food Irohado – The Best Oyaki in Nagano Jade Barham Irohado in Nagano's Kinasa Village serve delicious home-made oyaki (stuffed vegetable dumplings) in their beautifully preserved..
10 Culture The White Houses of Matsumoto Bonson Lam Just moments away from a canal in the town of Matsumoto, there is a row of merchant houses, the beautiful stonemasonry setting a..
10 Activities Kamikochi: Hiking near Takayama Amber Echevarria A great place to spend a day or two if you're interested in hiking. For beginners and experts alike: a great place to see beautiful..
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 3 Rowland Douglas Part three: the Shinetsu trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not..
Beauty & Spa Shinetsu Trail, Part 1 Rowland Douglas The Shinetsu Trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not technically..
11 Activities Shiraito Falls, Karuizawa Peter Sidell Near Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Shiraito Falls is a strikingly beautiful waterfall, with groundwater flowing down..