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25 Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen & Where to Stay
One of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, Kusatsu Onsen sits high in the Joshintesu Kogen National Park. Located at an altitude of around 1200 metres, the town is fed a copious amount of volcanic water from nearby Mt. Shirane. This is a dramatic yet beautiful landscape. Sitting between Mt. Shirane and Mt. Asama – two of the most active volcanoes on Honshu – a visit to Kusatsu reveals a world and lifestyle found in few other countries. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kusatsu Onsen? — 25 Best Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen — Where to Stay When Visiting Kusatsu Onsen? — […]
Best Places to Stay in Karuizawa
Popular with Tokyoites, the more wealthy of whom often have second homes in the area, Karuizawa is one of Japan’s most famous resort towns and offers visitors some of Nagano’s best accommodation. On this page you will find the following information: — Best Places to Stay In & Around Karuizawa — 30 Best Things to Do Around Karuizawa — How to Get to Karuizawa — Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator Only 70 minutes from Tokyo or 30 minutes from Nagano using the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Karuizawa is one of Japan’s oldest and most famous mountain resort towns. Sitting around 1000 metres above sea level, Karuizawa enjoys a […]
Best Places to Stay In & Around Kusatsu Onsen
Instantly recognisable thanks to its iconic ‘yubatake’, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan’s most famous and popular traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring) towns, offering visitors a fantastic range of accommodation and a truly memorable travel experience. On this page you will find the following information: — Where to Stay When Visiting Kusatsu Onsen? — 25 Things to Do Around Kusatsu Onsen — How to Get to Kusatsu Onsen — Tours & Charters to Kusatsu Located at an altitude of around 1200 metres, the hot springs of Kusatsu Onsen is fed a copious amount of volcanic water from nearby Mt. Shirane. This is a dramatic yet beautiful landscape. Sitting between Mt. Shirane […]
How to Get to Karuizawa
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, visiting Karuizawa offers welcome relief from the heat and humidity of summer while in autumn, the area boasts some of Japan’s most spectacular coloured-leaves. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Karuizawa? — How to Get to Karuizawa — 30 Things to Do Around Karuizawa & Where to Stay — Tours & Charters Around Karuizawa As a stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, running from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Karuizawa Station is readily accessible from the capital, nearby […]
How to Get to Nagoya
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 other destinations, including the Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya is easy to reach and a convenient launching point from where to explore Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Nagoya? — How to Get to Nagoya — Best Things to Do Around Nagoya & Where to Stay — Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator Many international visitors will pass through Nagoya enroute to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, without thinking […]
How to Get to Kamikochi
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 beauty. Only accessible to the public from April to November, Kamikochi draws visitors from all over the world and is without question, one of Central Japan’s true highlights. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kamikochi? — Important Access Information — How to Get to Kamikochi — 15 Things To Do Around Kamikochi & Where to Stay — Tours & Charters to Kamikochi Considered by many as the jewel of Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is an […]
How to Get to the Kii Peninsula
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 the Ise Grand Shrine, Kumano Kodo and the temple mountain of Koyasan. These three destinations are separated by a considerable distance and can be approached from different directions. To make things as simple as possible, on this page you will find the following information: — Where is the Kii Peninusla? — How to Get to the Ise Grand Shrine from Nagoya — How to Get to the Kumano Kodo from Nagoya — How to Get to the Kumano Kodo […]
How To Get To Matsushiro
Located approximately 11-12KM to the south of central Nagano, the small and unassuming destination of Matsushiro is well-known as one of Central Japan’s best-preserved samurai towns. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Matsushiro? — How to Get to Matsushiro — 15 Things to Do in Matsushiro & Where to Stay — Tours & Charters to Matsushiro Once the stronghold of the ruling-Sanada clan, Matsushiro’s story is pivotal in understanding the region and today boasts attractions including Matsushiro Castle Park, the former Sanada Residence and Bunbu Military Academy and other important Edo Period buildings, museums, temples and shrines. Yet it is what lies beneath Matsushiro […]
30 Things to Do Around Kanazawa & Where to Stay
As a main stop of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line from Tokyo and combined Hokuriku Shinkansen Line and Thunderbird Limited Express services from Osaka and Kyoto, Kanazawa is readily accessible from Japan’s major urban centers and as such, a popular stop between those cities. Kanazawa is a relatively small city with an attractive mix of historic areas, modern museums and great food. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kanazawa? — 30 Best Things to Do Around Kanazawa — Best Tours and Itineraries in and around Kanazawa — Where to Stay When Visiting Kanazawa — How to Get to Kanazawa — Check Out Our Tours! Kanazawa […]