Culture Unique Things To Do in Suwa Geoff Day We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwate...
Activities Popular Things To Do in Suwa, Nagano Geoff Day The Suwa area of Nagano Prefecture is a traditional getaway for the Japanese. Lake Suwa, Mount Yatsugatake and the Kirigamine...
7 Food Cafe Mikado in Karuizawa Olga Mikado is a famous coffee shop whose speciality is mocha soft serve ice cream. You can it eat it in a cone or in a cup, or in...
7 Shopping Visit the Prince Shopping Plaza in Karuizawa Olga Shop your heart out at Prince Shopping Plaza Karuizawa
Beauty & Spa Biwa no Yu, Asama Hot Springs Anna van Dyk Biwa no Yu in Asama Onsen is a beautiful, historical spa that promises a relaxing day out.
Activities Hiking in Asama Anna van Dyk If tackling the Japanese Alps is a bit too daunting for you, why not try out the trekking trails near Asama Onsen?
Activities The Pristine Nature of Kamikochi Angelina Dietz Exploring the leisurely trails along the Azusa-gawa river in Kamikochi National Park.
Culture Matsumoto Castle's Tea Ceremony Akira Matsuo The Matsumoto Castle tea ceremony is being held on August 6th and 7th. Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house wit...
Culture Matsumoto Frog Festival 2026 Bridget Ye Matsumoto's Frog Festival only happens two days every year. Make sure to catch it while it's here!
Culture A Creepy Walk through a WWII Bunker Robert Grey Hidden well off the beaten path in Nagano City's Matsushiro area is the Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a relat...
