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La Terra SPA

La Terra SPA

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During my stay at RISONARE Yatsugatake, I had a spa treatment at the La... When I entered into La Terra Spa, I was first served hot tea and given

Yamanashi 2
Leaving Gunma via the SCT 7

Leaving Gunma via the SCT

C. Rio

Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into the valley,

Niigata
Ikarashi Beach

Ikarashi Beach

Bryan Baier

Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel.

Niigata
Tenjindaira Ski Resort 7

Tenjindaira Ski Resort

C. Rio

Rapidly changing weather patterns and high velocity northern winds from Niigata are both a blessing and a curse for Tenjindaira ski resort.

Gunma
Views of Naeba Ski Resort 6

Views of Naeba Ski Resort

C. Rio

Just on the other side of the mountains from where I live, Naeba occupies a sleepy corner of Yuzawa in Niigata prefecture.

Niigata