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, home to a diverse population
Transportation Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide Serena Ogawa Temple takes only 30 minutes; you’ll actually be starting from Karasuma Nanajo... At the Karasuma Nanajo bus stop, catch the Shiei 206 Bus for Higashiyama
Activities Achi Village Peach Blossom Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May Enjoy the color of around 10,000 peach trees in bloom Achi, Shimoina District, Nagano, Japan
11 Culture Satoyama Art Zoo Kim Bergström The Satoyama Art Zoo is conveniently located on the grounds of the Nakago
6 Kagimotoya Livvy Boote In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kagimotoya is a great soba restaurant, serving excellent, authentic food.
Culture 5 Traditional Streetscapes Outside of Kyoto Kim Bergström Kawagoe, Saitama Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Narai-juku, Nagano... Narai-juku, Nagano Narai-juku served as one of the stations along the Nakasendo
28 Activities Quiet and Deserted Places of Japan Elena Lisina From busy Tokyo I made a trip to Takao-san where I took a hiking trail... And there I still a special place in my heart for Nagano Prefecture with
Culture Shizuoka Prefecture's Castle Legacy Elizabeth S Takane Castle Another castle worth a visit in Hamamatsu City... is Takane Castle, once the seat of the warlord Takeda Shingen when he
