Food The Best Soba in Togakushi Robert Grey It has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family...
Food Singing Norwegian Wood at "Rizanbo" Jonathan Hewitt There are secrets in the forest of Karuizawa. One of them involves an Englishman, his Japanese wife and their seven year old ...
Transportation JR Nagano Station Febry Fawzi Stay or not to stay, Nagano city is a kind of must visit destination in Japan. While you can't figure how to explore the city...
15 Accommodation Love at Hotel Bleston Court Hannah Warren Hotel Court Bleston is one of the most romantic places in Japan. With two beautiful, unique churches which sit nestled in the...
16 Food Campfire Cafe Hannah Warren One of the tours Picchio runs from the Hoshinoya Resorts is the Campfire Café. Go with one of their knowledgeable guides into...
Shopping The Kiso Valley's Narai-juku Sandra Isaka The Kiso Valley's Narai-juku is an impressive historic town close to lake Suwa-ko. Narai is a 'must see' for traveler's to N...
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 preserv...
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 settin...
