Activities Nature: the Soul of Japan Elena Lisina I used to regularly travel the northern part of Honshu – specifically Nagano... Tohoku and Nagano are also blessed with numerous natural hot springs, or
9 Culture Ryuko-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Ryuko-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple, home to some interesting statues.
Accommodation The Kurobe Kanko Hotel Jonathan Jahnke The Kurobe Kanko Hotel, in Omachi, Nagano, sits at the entrance of the Japanese Alps, making it perfect for hiking, trekking, winter sports, climbing,
Culture A Creepy Walk through a WWII Bunker Robert Grey Hidden well off the beaten path in Nagano City's Matsushiro area is the Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a relatively unknown piece of Japan's
10 Activities Jigokudani Yaen-Koen's Snow Monkeys Gloria Ticconi In Japan's Nagano prefecture, Jigokudani Yaen-Koen is where you can find wild snow monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring pool.
Culture Chatsubomi Moss Park Linka Wade It was incorporated into the Nakanojo area in 2012, and is about 30 min... If you want to explore the Kuni area, or any other part of Nakanojo, it
Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 considering similar measures—particularly in high-tourism areas like Hokkaido, Nagano