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Located 40KM to the north of Nagano City, Madarao Mountain Resort is known for its chilled atmosphere, powder bowls, tree zones and fantastic backcountry. Less busy than Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ...

Located at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko borders Nagano and is blessed with some of Japan's heaviest snowfall. While it doesn't yet have the profile of other Nagano resorts - such...

Home to one of Japan's last remaining castles, Matsumoto is one of Central Japan's most enjoyable destinations. This small city is home to a thriving arts scene with many good cafes, shops and re...

Kanazawa is a charming coastal city which, in recent years, has established itself as an overnight or multi-day stop on the route between Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. As the northern terminus of the Ho...

As a convenient stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line - which runs from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Nagano - Karuizawa is a popular mountain town for both Japanese and international visitors. From Karui...

Often described as one of the country’s most beautiful natural treasures, Kamikochi sits high in the Hida Mountains – Japan’s highest mountain range. Kamikochi ranks among Central Japan's most po...

As a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line running from Tokyo to Niigata, Echigo-Yuzawa is a convenient and popular destination for many international visitors. Providing access to the many nearby s...

As Japan’s capital and residence of the emperor for more than one thousand years – from 794 until 1868 – Kyoto boasts unmatched historic importance and traditional aesthetic, typified by its many...

Osaka is one of Japan’s great metropolises offering visitors an endless array of things to do. Loud, brash and great fun, Osaka is in most regards a world away from the mountains and quiet of Cen...