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Located approximately 170KM to the north-west of Tokyo, Karuizawa is a small mountain resort town popular with Tokyoites and international visitors alike. Known for its cool mountain climate, vis...

Nicknamed “the Heart of Japan,” Nagoya is the largest city in Central Japan. Accessible by the Tokaido Shinkansen line from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and with multiple rapid train services to othe...

Toyama offers visitors a good range of accommodation options including large to mid-size Western-style hotels with prices often notably cheaper than nearby Kanazawa. The location between the cult...

Sitting between 1,200 to 1,400 meters above sea level, in the shadow of Japan's third highest mountain—Mount Hotaka, Kamikochi is a ecologically important alpine valley of remarkable natural ...

Located on the north coast, Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture and northern gateway to Central Japan. Once one of the wealthiest cities in feudal Japan, Kanazawa blends beautiful...

Upon arriving in Togakushi, first-time visitors will be surprised just how close it is to Nagano City. Accessible using public buses running from Nagano Station, Togakushi and the surrounding M...

The Kii Peninsula covers an expansive area between Nagoya in the east and Osaka in the west. Within that area, visitors will find three of Japan’s most important religious destinations including ...

One of the most popular destinations in the country, Mount Fuji attracts visitors from all over the world who come to climb the mountain or simply enjoy views of the great volcano from surroundin...

Mount Koya or 'Koyasan' is one of Japan's most rewarding destinations - a secluded complex of multiple temples - including the World Heritage-listed Kongobu-ji - and more than one hundred subtemp...