The adventure begins with a half-day trek up Mt. Kurofu, where guests can explore rugged cliffs and volcanic slopes before ...

A walking tour of the Kiso Valley offers glimpses of the golden age of Japan’s great printmakers.

Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers and snowboarders, but it also has temples, macaque monkeys and a town Hokusai painted in ...

This remarkable stay in Nagano prefecture is a unique cultural ... This outstanding accommodation gives you another reason to visit the famous onsen town of Hakone. The hotel is home to a stunning ...

There are a host of ryokans in Shibu Onsen town – here’s my pick of the Shibu Onsen best ryokans [private onsens, great food, ...

Japanese macaques, commonly referred to as 'snow monkeys', take an open-air hot spring bath, or 'onsen' at the Jigokudani ...

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Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

The latter should be on every family itinerary. A ryokan is a Japanese boutique hotel, usually with an onsen attached, and ...