8 Culture Fukui's Katsuyama Castle Larry Knipfing Fukui is home to Japan's tallest castle. Katsuyama Castle, just short of 60 meters in height, is situated very near some o..
Transportation Willer Express Bus Trip Todd Wojnowski Willer Express is a long-distance bus line that stretches across Japan and hits most major cities. It has many comfortable busses..
8 Activities Shirakoma Pond and Forest Selena Hoy Hiking and camping in Nagano's Yatsugatake mountains
6 Activities A Calm Day on Lake Shirakaba Hana Joy Lake Shirakaba is a man-made lake north of Chino City in Nagano Prefecture. During the summer, visitors can cruise around the lake..
12 Culture Fukui's Beautiful Heisen-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Most striking are the tall majestic cedar trees, and the blanket of green moss covering the shrine's precincts. Come in the..
10 Activities Cycling Around Kofu City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Kofu City is not only developed as a commercial hub, but also as a posting station and a castle town. We went around the place on..
17 Accommodation Hotel Yuou Onsen in Kofu City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu For travelers who are on a tight budget and always on the go, Hotel Yuou Onsen is good enough for your overnight accommodation...
9 Activities Kiso Valley's Tsumago-juku Sandra Isaka Tsumago-juku is a post town along the Kiso Valley's ancient highway, the Nakasendo. Hiking from the next post town, Magome,..
