Yuzawa Hyakuban-Kannon Hiking Course
With so much nature around, Yuzawa has no shortage of great hiking courses. Few have as interesting a backstory as the Hyakuban-Kannon...
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- Apr 5, 2019
- 1 min
Winter Tours in Snow Country
The Snow Country Region attracts thousands of skiers and snowboarders each winter who come to enjoy the great snow in the many ski...
- Jun 5, 2017
- 1 min
Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Museum
Just off Bokushi Dori in Shiozawa, behind a park which is a big hit with the little ones, is the Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Museum. The...
- May 31, 2017
- 1 min
Rural Experiences in Akiyamago
Bokushi Suzuki visited the Akiyama region in 1818 and was charmed by this mountainous region. He wrote about his travels there in...
- Nov 8, 2016
- 1 min
Snow Activities at Matsunoyama Onsen
Japan is a great place to experience the snow, and Snow Country usually gets its fair share. Skiing and snowboarding are popular in...
- Sep 12, 2016
- 3 min
Luxury Snow Country Tour
As well as the main Snow Country Tourist Information Office, each of the seven areas of the Snow Country Tourism Zone have their own...
- Aug 15, 2016
- 2 min
Fall Colors in Snow Country
One of the best things about Japan is the marked difference between each season. That difference means that the scenery is constantly...
- Aug 9, 2016
- 1 min
Summer Festival Season
We’re well into August and the heat of summer. If there is one thing that summer is famous for in Japan it is the festivals. Almost every...
- Jun 24, 2016
- 3 min
Naeba-Sanroku Geopark 1
The following information is taken from the Naeba-Sanroku Geopark Guide Map. It is an awesome resource in English that takes you around...
- May 9, 2016
- 1 min
Outdoor Adventures in Minakami
The arrival of spring also signals the reopening of Minakami as one of Japan’s best outdoor adventure playgrounds. Once famed as a hot...
- Mar 24, 2016
- 2 min
Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Tour
Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area is one of those great resorts that are off the radar for many people. It is well worth a visit as it gets...
- Jan 7, 2016
- 1 min
Snow Country Tours on Snow Japan
Snow Japan is the leading resource for information about all things snow in Japan. There are daily snow reports, travel guides and...
- Nov 17, 2015
- 1 min
Snow Country Trail
Hiking in Japan is a pleasure. It is a country of outstanding natural beauty, and the big changes between seasons means that the views...
- Oct 31, 2015
- 1 min
Bijin Bayashi
Bijin Bayashi is a beautiful beech forest in Matsunoyama. All the trees were planted at the same time so have a uniform size that is very...
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