Activities The Venus Line, Nagano Rey Waters A skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas. Chill out from the..
Camping & Trekking Hiking in Asama Anna van Dyk If tackling the Japanese Alps is a bit too daunting for you, why not try out the trekking trails near Asama Onsen?
Activities The Ascent of Mount Yari Dean Webber A tough and challenging mountain that rewards it's conquerors with some of the greatest views found in Japan.
Outdoors Among the Mountains of Kamikōchi Jerome Lee Kamikōchi in Matsumoto city, Nagano prefecture offers some of the most spectacular views of Japan's nature, with the Hokat..
Activities The Snow Walls of Mt Norikura Kylie Plester Catch the bus up to the snow walls of Mt Norikura in the Northern Japan Alps to get stunning mountain views without a long hike.
10 Camping & Trekking Kamikochi: Hiking near Takayama Amber Echevarria A great place to spend a day or two if you're interested in hiking. For beginners and experts alike: a great place to see beautiful..
Activities Kamikochi – The Japanese Alps Geraldine Buergel Useful information on the Mt. Yakedake hike as a day-trip including a brief description of the trail as well as the infrastructure..
Activities Apple Picking in Matsumoto Akira Matsuo Nov 18, 2016 Autumn is the season of beautiful, colored foliage, mushrooms in Nagano's forests, and, of course, the harvesting of fresh..