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
Accommodation Koshinzuka Anne Lauenroth Koshinzuka is a charming minshuku - or traditional Japanese inn - near Tsumago on the Nakasendo in the Kiso Valley.
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 Nagaoka Festival 2024 Rey Waters Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks a tradition since 1946 to commemorate victims of war and earthquakes.
Culture Matsumoto Frog Festival 2024 Bridget Ye Matsumoto's Frog Festival only happens two days every year. Make sure to catch it while it's here!
