6 Activities Gorgeous Views: Utsukushi-ga-hara Hana Joy The Utsukushi-ga-hara Highlands of Nagano offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
10 Activities Magome to Tsumago Sandra Isaka In the Kiso Valley, hike between the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago for a truly Japanese experience.
Food Irohado – The Best Oyaki in Nagano Jade Barham Irohado in Nagano's Kinasa Village serve delicious home-made oyaki (stuffed vegetable dumplings) in their beautifully preserved..
10 Culture The White Houses of Matsumoto Bonson Lam Just moments away from a canal in the town of Matsumoto, there is a row of merchant houses, the beautiful stonemasonry setting a..
10 Activities Kamikochi: Hiking near Takayama Amber Echevarria A great place to spend a day or two if you're interested in hiking. For beginners and experts alike: a great place to see beautiful..
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 3 Rowland Douglas Part three: the Shinetsu trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not..
Beauty & Spa Shinetsu Trail, Part 1 Rowland Douglas The Shinetsu Trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not technically..