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How To Get To The Kiso Valley & Nakasendo Trail
The Kiso Valley is a relatively spread-out area along the Kiso River with its attractions sometimes quite far apart. For that reason, it is quite helpful to consider the region as the central Kiso Valley and southern Kiso Valley when planning your visit and how to get there. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is The Kiso Valley & Nakasendo? — How to Get to The Kiso Valley & Nakasendo — How to Get Around The Kiso Valley & Nakasendo — Important Information When Visiting From Tokyo — 25 Things to Do Around The Kiso Valley & Where to Stay — Tours & Charters Around […]
25 Things to Do Around Matsumoto & Where to Stay
Located in the shadow the North Japan Alps, Matsumoto is a small historic city best-known for its castle. As a registered National Treasure, Matsumoto Castle is without doubt the beacon that draws visitors to the city but once here, you’ll discover a lovely little town with plenty to keep you entertained for a day or two. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Matsumoto? — 25 Best Things to Do Around Matsumoto — Where to Stay in Matsumoto? — How to Get to Matsumoto — Tours & Charters From Matsumoto Once a wealthy merchant town, the people of Matsumoto are proud of their city’s heritage […]
15 Things to Do in Kamikochi, When to Visit, & Where to Stay
Part of the larger Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is a beautiful alpine valley nestled within Japan’s highest mountain range. Open to the public from April to November, it is without question one of the most rewarding outdoor destinations in the country. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kamikochi? — What to Expect & Why You Should Visit — Best Things to Do & See in Kamikochi — When to Visit Kamikochi: The Best Seasons — Where to Stay When Visiting Kamikochi — Important Access Information & Rules — How To Get to Kamikochi — Tours & Charters to Kamikochi A visit to Kamikochi […]
20 Things To Do In Azumino & Where To Stay
Located within three hours of Tokyo, Azumino offers visitors a chance to experience the tradition and remarkable beauty of rural Japan with numerous cultural highlights – both old and new – combining to make this Nagano’s next must-visit destination. Conveniently positioned between Matsumoto, home to one of Japan’s most impressive original castles, and the ski resorts of the Hakuba, Azumino already attracts many travelers en route between these more famous locations. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Azumino? — 20 Things to Do in Azumino — Where to Stay When Visiting Azumino — Getting to & Around Azumino — Tours & Charters Nearby Azumino Those who have taken the […]
Best Places to Stay in Matsumoto
Matsumoto is one of Central Japan’s most historic and rewarding cities, with plenty of accommodation to choose from in and around the city including multiple hot spring towns located nearby. On this page you will find the following information: — Where to Stay in Matsumoto? — 25 Things to Do Around Matsumoto — How to Get to Matsumoto — Tours & Charters Around Matsumoto Located in the shadow of the North Japan Alps, Matsumoto is a small historic city best-known for its castle. As a registered National Treasure, Matsumoto Castle is without doubt the beacon that draws visitors to the city but once here, you’ll discover a lovely little town […]
Best Places to Stay In & Around Kamikochi
Kamikochi is one of Japan’s beautiful and rewarding outdoor destinations boasting some of the country’s best alpine hotels, rustic mountain guesthouses and scenic campgrounds. On this page you will find the following information: — Where to Stay in Kamikochi? — 15 Best Things to Do in Kamikochi — How to Get to Kamikochi — Tours & Charters to Kamikochi Part of the larger Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is a beautiful alpine valley nestled within Japan’s highest mountain range. Open to the public from April to November, it is without question one of the most rewarding outdoor destinations in the country. A visit to Kamikochi transports you deep into Japan’s mountainous […]
Autumn (Sep-Nov) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
Autumn is a delightful time at the Jigokudani Monkey Park and throughout Nagano. Though the temperature is likely to remain high during September, the humidity of summer will be gone leaving us with hot days, that quickly cool to lovely warm days. On this page you will find the following information: — Snow Monkey Park Operating Hours in Autumn — What to Expect in Autumn — September in the Snow Monkey Park — October in the Snow Monkey Park — November in the Snow Monkey Park — Autumn Tours at the Monkey Park and More! — 25 Things to Do Around the Park & Where to Stay As September turns […]
Winter (Dec-Feb) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
The temperature can drop to as low as -15C in Jigokudani. So we recommend wrapping up warm for your visit! When watching the snow monkeys all warm in …
Nagano’s reputation as one of Japan’s premier winter destinations is well-established. Host of the 1998 Winter Olympics and home to around eighty ski resorts, winter sees an influx of visitors from around the world. Draw to Nagano by its dramatic mountains, huge snowfall, hot springs and friendly atmosphere, there are lots of reasons to travel here in winter. On this page you will find the following information: — Snow Monkey Park Operating Hours in Winter — What to Expect in Winter — December in the Snow Monkey Park — January in the Snow Monkey Park — February in the Snow Monkey Park — Winter Tours at the Monkey Park and […]
20 of the Best Local Foods from Nagano
The old saying goes that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. From my own experience, this applies to women too! So it stands to reason that the food we enjoy when we are on holiday can have a big impact on how we feel about a place, and whether we are likely to visit it again. — Nagano: One of Japan’s Biggest Producers of Fresh Food — The Top 20 Local Specialties of Nagano — Tours and Charters to Sample Nagano’s Cuisine Thankfully, here in Nagano there is no shortage of culinary delights waiting for the eager adventurer to sample. So, join me today dear readers […]