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Cherry blossoms play an important role in Japanese culture and for the brief time they are in bloom each spring, capture the imagination of the public. Known as ‘sakura’, the fragile beauty and...

There are many famous gardens around Japan, and few countries can surpass Japan's traditions when it comes to cultivating ornamental plants. An English visitor to the country in the 1800s even said i...

Located less than an hour from Nagano Station, Togakushi Ski Resort is a small but highly enjoyable ski area popular with locals. Consisting of 19 ski runs serviced by 7 chairlifts – a total of aro...

Home to more than eighty ski resorts such as Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba, and many more, as well as featuring some of the country’s best powder and terrain – all within easy access of Tokyo and...

Do you have a sweet tooth that only fresh fruit can satisfy? Do you enjoy home activities such as board games, crafts, or music? Connect with the more rustic areas on your Japan trip through Nagano, ...

Japan is a country of volcanoes and deep forests, with boiling pools of water bubbling up from the earth found scattered throughout the land. Since ancient times, Japanese people have put these natur...

Located nearby Zenko-ji Temple – in the city’s historic and quaint Patio Daimon complex – ‘Ristorante de Campanella’ is a French-Italian restaurant that makes excellent use of the strengths of both t...

Located nearby Zenko-ji Temple – in the city’s historic and quaint Patio Daimon complex – ‘Morino Coffee Shop Kumori Tokidoki Hare’ is a modern Japanese coffee shop where you can slow down and sip so...

Located nearby Zenko-ji Temple – in the city’s historic and quaint Patio Daimon complex – ‘Cafe & Bar Happa’ has a unique concept for a Nagano bar – enjoying food and drink in a relaxing atmosphe...