On 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th of January each year Tokamachi hosts a traditional craft market, the Chinkoro Market. It’s roots go back to...

There are several places in Japan that are on most people’s “must visit” lists. There are many, many more places deserving of time and...

A short walk from Urasa Station is a small temple complex. If you didn’t know it was there it would be easy to walk past it. Follow the...

This is simply one of the most amazing places to visit. Saifukuji Temple in Uonuma can be the highlight of any trip. The inside of the...

Eirinji Temple is an old temple in Uonuma, probably most well known for its carvings by Uncho Ishikawa. He carved the transoms between...

Morimiyanohara Station is a quaint little JR station in Sakae Village, Nagano. It is very different from the hustle and bustle of a town...

The Echigo-Tsumari Art Field is an amazing project that sees works of art dotted around the Tokamachi area. Old schools, rice terraces,...