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Located around 45km from central Nagano City, Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, boasting an unmatched expanse of interconnected terrain and Nagano’s longest ski season. Compr...

To say that Tokyo is a big city is something of an understatement and does not do the huge and sprawling city justice. As Japan’s capital city Tokyo will feature on almost every itinerary for fir...

One of the world's truly great food cities, Tokyo offers visitors astounding dining. From Michelin-starred restaurants that a near impossible to get into to chaotic and smoky eateries tucked unde...

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...