10 Traditional The White Houses of Matsumoto Bonson Lam Just moments away from a canal in the town of Matsumoto, there is a row of merchant houses, the beautiful stonemasonry setting a..
Museums Hiroshi Senju Museum, Karuizawa Peter Sidell In the Japanese resort of Karuizawa close to Tokyo, the Hiroshi Senju Museum displays Senju's alluring paintings in a uniq..
Historical Kamikochi and the Japan Alps Tomoko Kamishima Mountaineering as a leisure activity in Japan started after Westerners came here. Walter Weston left full records about his ex..
Culture Daio Wasabi Farm Katherine Moore Try Wasabi flavoured everything at Japan's largest Wasabi farm at Hotaka, close to Matsumoto. Watch cool clean water filter..
Traditional Narai Post Town Elena Lisina Narai is one of the best preserved post towns of the Edo Period on the Nakasendo route.
10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple,..
15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the pleasant city of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, you can find plenty of public art as you wander around,..