Takayama: A Winter Wonderland

Let it snow! Let it snow! It is winter in Takayama now. From mid-November to March, the mountains areas of Japan, over 500m in elevation, are blanketed in snow. If you'd like to see Japan framed in beautiful white snow, then Takayama's long winters make for the perfect backdrop. With morning markets, the old townscape, and the folk village of Hida-no-Sato, the memories you make here will last a lifetime.

Top Six Light Shows in Chubu 2022

Winter's just around the corner, and you know what that means it's illumination season, once again. Starting every November, Japan (and the Chubu area) reignites its love affair with seasonal lighting.

Travel Back in Time on a Visit to Nagano's Hidden Village

Northern Nagano is home to a small, secluded village that is accessible only on foot and offers a fascinating chance to see and experience life as it was in Japan many, many years ago.

Enzanso: One of Japan's Best Mountain Huts Celebrates 100 Years

The beautiful and beloved Enzanso mountain hut, located on a ridge near the summit of Mt. Tsubakuro in the Northern Alps, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In this article we'll explore some of the hut's storied history as well as a few of the secrets to its success that have kept climbers coming back again and again for the last century... and counting.

The Samurai and Ninja of Central Japan

Are you also in love with Japanese history from playing video games or watching TV dramas? Are you intrigued by the enigmatic Japanese ninjas? If you have an unquenchable desire to see samurai and ninja then Central Japan needs to be added to your bucket list. It is the birthplace of countless samurai, including the Three Heroes of the Warring States Period, and the birthplace of all the ninja clans are here. Join us as we share scenic spots rich in the historical stories of Central Japan, all of which are easily enjoyed in a single trip!

Monet’s Pond: A Picture Perfect Place in Gifu

Monet’s Pond is a breathtaking piece of nature in the beautiful mountains of Itadori in Gifu Prefecture that brings a famous Monet painting to life with its crystal-clear water, lilies, and colorful koi carp. Known as mone no ike in Japanese, this spot has been receiving a lot of well-deserved publicity in recent times and is a hidden gem well worth a visit if you are in and around either Gifu City or Seki in Gifu Prefecture.

Suwa Gokura: Nihonshu tasting in Kami Suwa

Today we will introduce a Nihonshu tasting itinerary in the city of Suwa, in Nagano Prefecture.

Get in touch with Nagano's winter scenery, hot springs, and art

In winter, Nagano Prefecture gets a lot of snow. It is known for its many ski resorts where winter activities are enjoyed and also a very attractive tourist destination! There is a lot to see and do, with easy access from both Tokyo and Nagoya, with many unique areas of Japanese culture and historic cities! Join Centrip as we put together itineraries for Nagano Prefecture, for travelers planning to see the Japanese winter landscape!

7 Local Favorite Chubu Ski Resorts

In this article, we will recommend several ski resorts where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in central Japan.