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Explore Narai-juku on the Nakasendo Way

Toni — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:39:21 +0000

On a recent trip to Nagano prefecture in late spring, we took a day trip out from Matsumoto to Narai Juku, a heritage town on the Nakasendo way. It's something that had been on the plan for a few years and was way overdue. Narai Juku can be a very relaxed half-day or day trip, […]

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10 stunning Japanese castles that will transport you back in time

Toni — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:49:09 +0000

There are many reasons why Japanese castles should be part of your travel plans. They are architecturally both beautiful and impressive, they are often associated with some of the most stunning gardens in the country and they provide a glimpse back into the feudal age, the time of Shoguns, Samurai, Ninja and Geisha. When we are […]

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Discover nature in Japan - 20 beautiful spots to visit

Toni — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:46:57 +0000

Japan's cities are vibrant, crowded, exhilarating and intense but that is far from all there is to Japan. You don't need to go far from these major metropolitan centres to experience nature in Japan. There is another side of everyday Japanese life that exists in the mountains, rural villages, around lakes, out on the hiking […]

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Snow Monkeys daytrip from Tokyo

Toni — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:12:54 +0000

Seeing the Japanese snow monkeys in Nagano is a fabulous experience, especially if you can time your visit for a snowy winters day when you will see their natural area at its best. It's reasonably easy to do this as an independent day trip from Tokyo. Let us show you how. I tried everything to […]

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Visit a Miso brewery in Matsumoto

Toni — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:55:03 +0000

When we travel through Japan we love to focus in on local cuisine and what each region grows and produces. Nagano produces almost half of Japans miso so we made sure we included some time at Iishi Miso in Matsumoto on a recent stay in the city. Eating local is a great way to learn […]

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10 Fun Things to Do in Kanazawa

Toni — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:13:58 +0000

Kanazawa is a beautiful, welcoming city with a great history, one of Japan's best gardens and offers incredible seafood. It's a big statement, but we think we possibly had our best sushi here in all of Japan. There are so many things to do in Kanazawa, as a destination it offers many of the attractions […]

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Exploring Iiyama, Japan | A family winter wonderland

Toni — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Looking to enjoy a relaxed ski holiday for the whole family? Like the idea of getting away from the crowds to experience perfect powder slopes and tree-skiing? Want to minimise your travel time from Tokyo and other scenic and cultural attractions? Consider Iiyama, Japan. This article is in collaboration with Iiyama and Voyapon, more information on […]

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