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The Shinhotaka Ropeway (新穂高ロープウェイ) is an engineering marvel and a beacon of adventure in Japan, offering one of the highest elevation gains in the nation. Ascending over 1000 meters alongside the maj...

The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, bless the region with an ideal climate for growing fruit. As such, Nagano produces some of Japan’s best fruit; most...

The Japanese dedication to refined beauty and detail can be seen in many aspects of life but none more so than through its many traditional pastimes and activities. These experiences range from the s...

Long known for its huge snowfall and world-class skiing, Nagano was the proud host of the 1988 Winter Olympics – a legacy which lives on today! As the first Games to include snowboarding as a medaled...

The central area of Shiga Kogen is by itself bigger than most Japanese resorts and your gateway to the entire resort. With the greatest concentration of accommodation, restaurants and bars, and servi...

The Koka Ninja House, is an authentic ninja house built during the Edo era and the only remaining house available to the public where ninja lived. It was the residence of the Mochizuki family, a fami...

Inuyama is most known for Inuyama Castle, the oldest original castle in Japan and a National Treasure. However, Inuyama boasts a second national treasure at Uraku-en. T...

Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is a must-visit museum for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Takayama. Located in the heart of this historic city, the museum is dedicated to the preser...

The Nagoya Culture Path is an area rich in well-preserved historical estates from some of Nagoya’s wealthiest residents from the Meiji Era through the early Showa Era (1868 -1930). ...