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.
11 Culture Taiangaku-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell On the north-eastern outskirts of central Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Taiangaku-ji is a really striking Buddhist ...
11 Culture Zenkyu-In Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the centre of Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Zenkyu-In is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a range of statues,...
26 Culture Tsumago Post Town Elena Lisina Tsumago is the middle of three historical post towns of the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route from Edo to Kyoto.
14 Culture Takashima Castle of Suwa Elena Lisina Takashima castle is also known as “The Floating Castle of Suwa” and is the historical home of the Suwa Clan.
16 Culture Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina Samples of crafts such as oshie dolls popular in Matsumoto city.
28 Culture Floral Garden Obuse Elena Lisina Floral Garden Obuse is a nice place to feast your eyes on different flowers and to purchase flowers and plants.
23 Culture Nagano Countryside Elena Lisina The photos of old wooden temples and shrine taken in Nagano countryside.
Culture Azumino Chihiro Art Museum Elena Lisina The Musem is dedicated to the artworks of a famous Japanese illustrator of children's books, Chihiro Iwasaki, and also provid...
Culture One Day in Suwa Geoff Day There are many things to do in Suwa, Japan, and this short guide should serve as an example day trip to get you started in th...
