Sports & Fitness Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area Bryan Baier Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area, fluffy Colorado-quality snow at the host resort of 1998 Nagano Olympics
Camping & Trekking Togakushi's Lake Kagami-ike Robert Grey A little off the beaten path in Nagano City's Togakushi District is the breathtakingly beautiful Kagami-ike, an artificial reservoir..
10 Camping & Trekking Magome to Tsumago Sandra Isaka In the Kiso Valley, hike between the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago for a truly Japanese experience.
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.
Activities Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass Linka Wade Driving on Route 292 around Gunma's Kusatsu Onsen offers stunning views as well as interesting places like the highest point..
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..
11 Outdoors Snow Monkeys in Nagano Nicole Bauer At Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Hell's Valley Monkey Park) in Nagano Prefecture, you can observe the Japanese Snow Monkeys in their..
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..