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Known as ‘sakura’ in Japanese, cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and for many Japanese embody the fragile beauty of life itself. The enjoyment of the blossoms is enhanced by an unders...

Yuzawa boasts multiple ski resorts and plenty of accommodation including hot spring hotels and guesthouses easily accessible from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. On this page you will find the following i...

Nagano and the surrounding areas making-up Central Japan boasts most of the country's tallest mountains. Heavily forested and largely undeveloped, Nagano is blessed with some of Japan's best autu...

Yokohama offers visitors plenty of accommodation including many large, Western-style hotels including international and high-end options. On this page you will find the following information:...

Located around 2.5 hours to the west of Tokyo, Mount Fuji is approachable from many directions and using different methods of transport. The following page provides information to reaching the ar...

Standing 3776 metres in height, Fuji is Japan’s tallest and most iconic mountain. Lying around 2.5 hours from central Tokyo, Fuji attracts countless visitors each year. Many come to be simply cat...

Located nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is a popular hot spring area offering visitors plenty of fantastic attractions and activities, not to mention great views of the mountain. Many visitors heading ...

Nagano City is the largest city in Nagano Prefecture and the primary transport hub for travellers heading to popular destinations the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen, Togakushi, Matsumoto and...

Located within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the area broadly referred to as Hakone is known for its hot springs, traditional guesthouses, museums, autumn colours and outstanding views of Mo...