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If you could only ski at one of the ten resorts in Hakuba, which one would it be? Most riders would choose Happo One without a doubt. Hosted the ski jump and down hill competitions during the 1998 Na...

Located across from Sanjusangendo, Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan’s most distinguished institutions. Established in 1897, the museum displays are wide variety of collections and artifacts ...

The Arashiyama district lies to the west of the central Kyoto but despite its distance from the centre of the city, boasts some of its most popular attractions including the Sagano Bamboo Grove. ...

Lying to the west – approximately 20 to 30-minutes from Kyoto Station by train or bus – Arashiyama attracts plenty of visitors, especially in spring and autumn when it is blessed with some of Kyo...

Kyoto is a great food and shopping city and there’s no better place to start than its famous Nishiki Market. Running five blocks of the city, the market is one narrow arcade with all manner of ve...

Teramachi- dori, which intersects with Nishiki Market, offers a fascinating mix of antique shops and contemporary collectible stores. This street is home to long-established antique shops, often ...

As famous for its ‘geisha’ and ‘maiko’ (geisha in training) as it is for its temples and shrines, Kyoto is the ideal location to enjoy the company and entertainment of Japan’s legendary performers. T...

The Historical Village of Hokkaido (in Japanese: Kaitaku no Mura) is an open-air village located in Sapporo. It showcasing historical buildings and structures from the late 19th and early 20th centur...

Located only 15-minutes drive from Hakuba Station or the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort is one of the most popular winter sports destinations in Nagano. Connected to Hakuba47 Win...