Food Sanpoutei in Koide Rufus Starbuck A gluttonous friend recently revealed to me that he makes a stop on his way back to his hometown, pulling off the expressway i..
Food Asima Cafe & Restaurant, Minakami Rufus Starbuck Asima is a rustic cafe in Minakami that is well know for its "Yaki Curry" - oven baked curry topped with cheese.
Food I Love Nature Cafe in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Friendly, funky cafe right by Minakami Station that serves a huge burger feast
Activities Okutadami Dam & Lake Rufus Starbuck Impressive dam and huge lake up in the mountains between Niigata and Fukushima. 20kms of tunnel to get up there but once there enjoy..
Activities Aurora Waterslides in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Waterslides and indoor/outdoor pools in Yuzawa at Leisure Pool Aurora.
Activities Canyoning in Yamanashi Rufus Starbuck Huge waterfalls, big jumps and fast, whitewater slides out in the mountains of Yamanashi. A day expedition to explore a remote canyon..
8 Activities Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A cable car up to the snow from the town center opens up an amazing vista down the valley and over the mountains. Yuzawa Kogen links..
Culture Untoan Temple outside Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck A famous temple in the Minami Uonuma region that has played an important part in local history. A relaxing, beautiful temple at..