Culture Chinkoro Winter Markets, Tokamachi Rufus Starbuck The Chinkoro Winter Markets in Tokamachi take place on January 10, 15, 20 & 25. They are a traditional craft and farmers' market..
Activities Sakae Club Ski Area, Nagano Rufus Starbuck Sakae Club Ski Resort is a small resort in Sakae Village, Nagano. 3 lifts, steep runs and a great day out.
15 Culture Tokamachi Snow Festival 2016 Rufus Starbuck Tokamachi Snow Festival is one of the best winter festivals in the whole of the country with snow sculptures, live music and a full..
Activities Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Rufus Starbuck A backcountry ski tour retracing a route taken by an Imperial party in the 50s leaving from Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area, through..
Culture Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year..
Accommodation Maruyama Onsen Kojyokan, Ishiuchi Rufus Starbuck Kojyoukan is an old ryokan in Ishiuchi. The outside is old and striking whereas the inside has a modern, stylish look but still..
Activities Echigo-Akiyamago Driving Route Rufus Starbuck Echigo-Akiyama Driving Route - breathtaking scenery along the Nakatsu River on the Niigata/Nagano border
Food Free Soba in Tokamachi, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Free Soba in Tokamachi, Niigata. The town is famous for its soba noodles and they have a Noodle Tour for visitors running until..