Atera Keikoku: An enchanted valley in Southern Nagano

If you enjoy walking, love rivers and forests, and want to visit a spectacular place in Southern Nagano, Atera Keikoku is the right place for you.

Two-day trip to Matsumoto and Azumino

Many visitors consider Matsumoto in Nagano as a one-night stopover on their way to the more popular Kamikochi or Tateyama Kurobe in Central Japan, but Matsumoto has much more to offer. Matsumoto is an excellent city to visit and stay for more than one day, thanks to its rich history and culture, as well as its proximity to Japan's most beautiful countryside, Azumino.

Dance the Night Away in Gujo Hachiman

Gujo Hachiman is a picturesque riverside town in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture that will give you a taste of an authentic small Japanese town. The former castle town is famous for is natural spring water which flows through out the old district and traditional summer dance festival, which is one of the three most important traditional bon dance festivals in Japan.

Ogizawa Circuit Hike: A Thrilling 3-Day Walk in the Northern Alps

An alpine adventure is the perfect way to escape the heat and September is a great time to take advantage of the last remaining moderate weather before the onset of autumn: most huts are still operating, most buses are still running and there are noticeably less people on the trail than in July and August.

A visit to Hida Furukawa, a famous animated movie town full of dynamic and traditional Japanese culture

Hida Furukawa becomes well-known mainly because of the animated movie ‘Your Name’ by Makoto Shinkai in 2016. Lovers of the movie from all over the world visit Hida Furukawa to check on the iconic scenes as well as taking the pictures in the same spots.

Naraijuku: Enjoy the old streetscape in this post town located between Edo and Kyoto

If you are a fan of Shogunate Japan and wish to enjoy the atmospheres of the Edo era, Naraijuku is just the right destination for you.

Five Luxury Camping Sites in Central Japan

Join us as we introduce you to the joy of Glamping in Central Japan, where the prep is taken out of the equation so you can rest, relax, and reinvigorate yourself in style.

The Ancient Art of Cormorant Fishing in Gifu City

The ancient art of cormorant fishing has been practiced along the pristine Nagara River in Gifu City for more than 1,300 years. Known as ukai in Japanese, this traditional fishing method uses trained cormorant birds to catch sweet river fish, called ayu.