John Lennon’s Retreat in Karuizawa Tomoko Kamishima Manpei Hotel is one of the few remaining elegant classic Western hotels in Japan. John Lennon often stayed at this hotel with his..
Culture Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Festival 2024 Saturday - Nov 23rd If you think fireworks festivals in Japan are only typical of the summer, then you should visit Nagano around the end of Novem..
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Rooms & Grounds Tomoko Kamishima Hoshinoya Karuizawa, known as one of the highest quality resorts in Japan, has 77 guest rooms in a small, newly created village.
Karuizawa Kogen Church Tomoko Kamishima Karuizawa Kogen Church, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Karuizawa, Nagano.
Activities Creating Soba in Iiyama Robert Grey Combine a soba-making experience with the comfort and hospitality of an overnight stay at a family-run Japanese hot spring inn
Culture Iiyama's Ajisai-dera Robert Grey One of the great things about getting out of Japanese cities is that you will ultimately find some wonderful and little known gems..
Culture Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
Activities Picchio's Adventure Club Noro Randria Let your children have a blast in Karuizawa thanks to one of the many activities organized only for them by Picchio's Adve..