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30 Things to Do Around Shiga Kogen & Where to Stay
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 Kogen is a true all year round destination. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Shiga Kogen? — 15 Things to Do in Winter — 15 Things to Do in Spring, Summer & Autumn — Where to Stay When Visiting Shiga Kogen? — Shiga Kogen Ski Resort: the Stats & Facts — Japan Ski Resorts: Everything You Need to Know — How to Get to Shiga Kogen — Tours & Charters […]
40 Best Museums / Galleries In & Around Tokyo
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 list identifying the ‘best’ of them, presents many challenges but none less so than the fact that the museums and galleries that are loved by some, don’t engage others. So we undertake this list knowing that everything included is unlikely to appeal to any one reader but we are confident that lots of them will! On this page you will find the following information: — Recommended Museums & Galleries in Tokyo — Recommended Museums & […]
20 Things to Do Around Yokohama & Where to Stay
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: — Where is Yokohama? — 20 Best Things to Do Around Yokohama — Best Places to Stay When Visiting Yokohama — How to Get to Yokohama — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo : Best Day Trips and Overnight Getaways — Plan Your Visit to Japan Located to the south of the capital on Tokyo Bay, Yokohama has a long history as an important port city. One of […]
15 Best Places To See Autumn Leaves In & Around Tokyo
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 following information: — Best Autumn Leaves In & Around Tokyo — Best Autumn Leaves In & Around Nagano — Autumn Leaves in Japan: Everything You Need to Know — Where to Stay in Tokyo? — Things to Do In Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo : Best Day Trips and Overnight Getaways — How to Get to Tokyo — Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter […]
20 Things to Do Around Kamakura & Where to Stay
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 international visitors. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kamakura? — 20 Best Things to Do Around Kamakura — Best Places to Stay When Visiting Kamakura — How to Get to Kamakura — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo : Best Day Trips and Overnight Getaways — Plan Your Visit to Japan Following the victory of the Minamoto clan over the Taira clan in […]
30 Things To Do Near Tokyo: The Best Day-Trips & Getaways From The Capital
As one of the world’s great and most influential cities, Tokyo offers visitors an endless choice of things to do – from the cultured and refined to the weird and obscure. Spoiled for choice, you could spend your entire visit exploring everything it has to offer – and intend, some people do just that – but sooner or later, everyone needs a break from the sprawl, congestion and neon of the capital. On this page you will find the following information: — 15 Recommended Day-Trips from Tokyo — 15 Overnight & Multi-Day Getaways from Tokyo — 25 Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Where to […]
30 Best Events, Festivals & Seasonal Activities in Nagano
Nagano is a large and varied region offering a busy calendar of events, festivals and seasonal activities. From visiting the snow monkeys and enjoying the best of Nagano’s world-class skiing and snowboarding, to raucous samurai festivals, fireworks and the beauty of the spring blossoms and autumn leaves, there’s never a bad time to visit Nagano. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Nagano Prefecture? — 30 Best Festivals & Seasonal Events — Best Places to Stay in Nagano — Tours & Charters Around Nagano Lying in the center of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, Nagano is the country’s fourth largest prefecture. Completely landlocked, Nagano is known […]
25 Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms In & Around Tokyo
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 understanding that they won’t remain for long, something to be cherished for their fleeting nature as much as their beauty. On this page you will find the following information: — Best Blossom Spots in Tokyo — Best Blossom Spots in Central Japan — Cherry Blossoms: Everything You Need to Know — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo : Best Day Trips and Overnight Getaways — Join a Blossom Tour […]
Best Places to Stay in Yokohama
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: — Recommended Places to Stay in Yokohama — 20 Best Things to Do When Visiting Yokohama — How to Get to Yokohama — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo — Where to Stay in Tokyo — Plan Your Visit to Japan Located to the south of the capital on Tokyo Bay, Yokohama has a long history as an important port city. One of the first areas of Japan to open to foreign traders following the […]