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A convenient stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Yuzawa is one of Japan's most famous hot spring towns and the heart of a region fondly referred to as ‘yukiguni’ or ...

Located to the east of Nagano City and nearby the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen is best-known as Japan's largest ski resort. With just as much to offer in spring, summer and autumn, Shiga K...

One of the world’s true great cities and a driving force in global culture, it is no surprise that Tokyo is home to some fantastic museums and galleries. Any attempt to list them, especially a li...

Lying in the centre of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth largest prefecture. Completely landlocked, Nagano is known for its mountains, natural landscapes, liveability...

Stretching across Nagano, Niigata and Gunma, Joshinetsu Kogen National Park - 上信越高原国立公園 – is the fourth largest national park in Japan. Formed by intense volcanic activity and lava flows over mil...

As Japan’s second most populous city behind Tokyo, Yokohama offers plenty to see and do and all within easy reach of the capital. On this page you will find the following information:-- Wh...

Lying in the centre of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth largest prefecture. Completely landlocked, Nagano is known for its mountains, natural landscapes, liveability...

Visitors heading to Tokyo in October and November are in for a treat as the city's parks and gardens turn-on a spectacular show with some of the best autumn leaves. On this page you will find the...

Less than an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura was the seat of power for the Minamoto shogunate and today retains multiple temples and shrines making it hugely popular with both Japanese and internationa...