Activities Togakushi's Lake Kagami-ike Robert Grey A little off the beaten path in Nagano City's Togakushi District is the breathtakingly beautiful Kagami-ike, an artificial reservoir..
Food The Best Soba in Togakushi Robert Grey It has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family-run..
Food Singing Norwegian Wood at "Rizanbo" Jonathan Hewitt There are secrets in the forest of Karuizawa. One of them involves an Englishman, his Japanese wife and their seven year old boy...
Transportation JR Nagano Station Febry Fawzi Stay or not to stay, Nagano city is a kind of must visit destination in Japan. While you can't figure how to explore the city,..
15 Accommodation Love at Hotel Bleston Court Hannah Warren Hotel Court Bleston is one of the most romantic places in Japan. With two beautiful, unique churches which sit nestled in the forest,..
16 Food Campfire Cafe Hannah Warren One of the tours Picchio runs from the Hoshinoya Resorts is the Campfire Café. Go with one of their knowledgeable guides into ..
Shopping The Kiso Valley's Narai-juku Sandra Isaka The Kiso Valley's Narai-juku is an impressive historic town close to lake Suwa-ko. Narai is a 'must see' for traveler's..