Culture 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..
Accommodation Staying at Ryokan Biyu no Yado Adeline Ong Staying in a Japanese-style hotel, or ryokan, is a unique and fun experience. If you want to try staying in a ryokan, try Ryokan..
Karuizawa St. Paul Catholic Church Tomoko Kamishima St. Paul Catholic Church was established in 1935 by French people living in Karuizawa, along with the efforts and donations of other..
John Lennon’s Retreat in Karuizawa Tomoko Kamishima Manpei Hotel is one of the few remaining elegant classic Western hotels in Japan. John Lennon often stayed at this hotel with his..
Culture Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Festival 2026 Monday - Nov 23rd If you think fireworks festivals in Japan are only typical of the summer, then you should visit Nagano around the end of Novem..
Hoshinoya Karuizawa, Rooms & Grounds Tomoko Kamishima Hoshinoya Karuizawa, known as one of the highest quality resorts in Japan, has 77 guest rooms in a small, newly created village.
Karuizawa Kogen Church Tomoko Kamishima Karuizawa Kogen Church, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Karuizawa, Nagano.
Activities Creating Soba in Iiyama Robert Grey Combine a soba-making experience with the comfort and hospitality of an overnight stay at a family-run Japanese hot spring inn