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Located just outside Nagano City in the beautiful region of Togakushi, Kagami-ike or Lake Kagami is a renowned nature spot known for its beauty and tranquility. Translating as ‘mirror lake’, Kagami-i...

Shiraito Falls is a small but scenic waterfall located in the forests to the north of central Karuizawa. The unique, natural falls measure only 3 metres in height but 70 metres across and are fed by ...

Home to some of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, Togakushi has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. Five shrines make-up the Togakushi complex of which the Okusha (Upper S...

Nara National Museum is one of Japan’s preeminent cultural institutions – one that sits alongside Tokyo National Museum and Kyoto National Museum in its esteem and significant collections. Establish...

Lying within the boundary of Nagano City and accessible using local buses from Nagano Station, Togakushi is an ideal area to enjoy snowshoe-walking during winter. The region is best-known for its...

Operated the Prince Hotel group, Karuizawa Ski Resort is perhaps the most readily accessible resort from Tokyo – only a short distance from Karuizawa Station, a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Easy ...

Takayama Morning Markets, known locally as Asaichi, are a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring the historic city of Takayama. These lively markets, which have been a part of the city's culture ...

Said to be the most active volcano on Honshu – Japan’s main island – Mt. Asama is one of the few mountains in the country that people are not allowed to climb. At 2568 metres above sea level, Asama b...

Bessho Onsen blends the historic and retro with pure relaxation, as one of Nagano’s best-known Showa Period (1926-1989) hot spring towns while also containing a beautiful collection of temples. Conve...