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..
6 Planning Kids' Paradise in Kanazawa Shunichi Koyama A baby-friendly place not only great for little children but also their parents. Families with kids will enjoy spending time here..
14 Activities Tsuta no Hosomichi Hiking Trail Peter Sidell In Utsunoya in the outskirts of Shizuoka City in central Japan, Tsuta no Hosomichi is a fairly easy hiking trail, up and down a..
Transportation Japan's Unlimited Ticket for Travel, Food and Culture Featured Japanese food lovers know that there is no shortage of culinary options in the cities. But the hinterlands, where centuries-ol..
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.
7 Activities Niigata City Marinepia Aquarium Kim Niigata City's Marinepia Aquarium is a great spot for a family friendly day out. The aquarium offers plenty of exhibits and..
6 Culture Autumn at Yahiko Shrine Kim Yahiko Shrine in Niigata is a popular spot to pray for love and good fortune. It's also particularly popular in autumn when..
Culture Urasa Naked Man Festival 2025 Early Mar Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..