8 Winter Sports GALA Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck An iconic Japanese ski resort with a bullet train station right at the base of the resort. For a day trip to the snow from Tokyo,..
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..
Winter Sports Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big part..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström If you're in Niigata during the rainy season and you're a hydrangea fan, there's one place you shouldn't miss. Kannonyama..
Activities Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
10 Outdoors Naeba Dragondola Rufus Starbuck Mid-October to mid-November is autumn color season in the mountains. The lush summer greenery gives way to a stunning display of..
Camping & Trekking Yahiko Park Jasper Wilkins This beautiful park is between 3 - 4 hours train journey from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen Line. April is definitely the be..