14 Culture Hotaka-jinja Shrine in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino, near Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotaka-jinja is a spacious Shinto shrine..
Food Bistro Kotsuna Seta in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Bistro Kotsuna Seta offers excellent French-Japanese fusion cuisine at very affordable..
9 Accommodation Bessho Onsen's Ryokan Katsuraso Sandra Isaka Lovely family-run hot springs ryokan in central Bessho Onsen, Ueda, Nagano Prefecture. Amazing home-cooked kaiseki meals using local..
Activities Yudanaka Shibu Onsen Elena Lisina Yudanaka Shibu Onsen is a historic town famous for its hot spring water. It's a good place for short vacation.
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 2) Featured Day two from our a three-day trip to the Kiso Valley along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
8 Culture Kasamori Inari Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kasamori Inari is a small but interesting shinto shrine.
Food Eating Your Way Through Hakuba John Blagys The definitive guide for every meal for your Hakuba ski holiday. From early morning coffee to late night drinks, we have you covered...
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some interesting..