Outdoors Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival Late Apr - Early May From mid-April to mid-May, Nagano's Achi Village comes alive with the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom, filling the..
Activities Climbing Mt. Asama Steve Morton Get up close and personal to experiencing one of the few active, constantly smoking volcanoes in Japan; An adventure you won’t..
Activities Daio Wasabi Farm 5 (1Review) Founded in 1915 and spread over 15 hectares the Daio Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場, Daiō Wasabi Nōjō) is the largest wasabi farm of Japan.
Activities Karuizawa Prince Hotel Snow Resort The Karuizawa Prince Hotel ski resort is easily accessible from Tokyo. Located in the peaceful mountain town of Karuizawa, it is a popular area for Tokyo's..
Activities Iiyama Snow Festival Mid Feb The Iiyama Snow Festival has been running for four decades now, and was originally born from the idea of trying to revitalize this..
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 1) Featured We headed to the Kiso Valley for a three-day trip along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
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..
Activities Azumino Park Illuminations Early Nov - Early Jan From early November until early January, Nagano's Alps Azumino National Government Park will host their annual illumination..