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Established in Togakushi in the 12th century, the Togakure school of ninjitsu is one of the three major schools of ninja in Japan. Visitors to Togakushi can of course learn about this tradition a...

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 its esteem and significant collections. Established i...

Located in popular mountain resort town of Karuizawa, the Hirosthi Senju Museum profiles the work of the eponymous artist, known for his paintings of cascading waterfalls and misted-laden cliffs. A p...

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...

The third largest city in Nagano Prefecture, Ueda is home to Ueda Castle, once the home of the feared Sanada Clan of Samurai. Today its lack of a main keep means it is less famous than some other cas...

Lying in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, the town’s ‘yubatake’ is an iconic sight, instantly recognisable to most Japanese. Translating as ‘hot water field’, the yubatake is large open-air area over whic...