Camping & Trekking Yuzawa Kogen Alpine Park Rufus Starbuck Yuzawa Kogen Alps no Sato is a botanical garden and family fun area at the top of Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway.
12 Camping & Trekking Kakuda Cliffs Bryan Baier A ~400m long trail traverses the black lava cliffs at the base of Mt. Kakuda on the Sea of Japan. It is a fabulous stage to watch..
Winter Sports Winter at Naeba Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Naeba ski resort is one of the most well known winter resorts on the main island of Japan. Dominated by the big Prince Hotel at..
6 Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Kim Bergström Rainy season isn't all doom and gloom - it's prime hydrangea time! The Tokamachi Ajisai Park boasts plenty of the beautiful..
11 Outdoors Tokamachi Snow Festival in Niigata Manish Prabhune The Tokamachi Snow Festival has snow sculptures, night time illumination and music shows in the quiet town of Tokamachi, Niigata
Activities Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
Camping & Trekking Tochikubo Village Veronica Dow Tochikubo Village - little-discussed facets of Japanese life
