Omachi Onsen Village, More Than Just the Gateway to the Alpine Route
Make Omachi Onsen Village your base for exploring the city’s hidden charms.
Visiting the Five Shrines of Togakushi
The Togakushi Five-Shrine Pilgrimage Hike gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Togakushi and its ancient Shinto sites at the same time.
Nature and Hiking Trails in Shiga Kogen
Explore the highland forests and marshes of a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
Mountain Climbing in the Northern Japanese Alps
Climb some of the most stunning and scenic mountains in Nagano.
The Panorama Ginza Route
Climb the Japanese Alps and see some of the most spectacular views that the region has to offer.
Climbing Mt. Tsubakuro
This picturesque mountain in the Northern Japanese Alps is a fan favorite with hikers of all ages.
Tateshina Shinyu Onsen Since 1926
All rooms are renovated in 2019.Only one hotel in a valle...
Shirakoma Pond and the Moss Forest
Shirakoma Pond sits at an altitude above 2,100 meters hi...
Climbing Mt. Kiso-Komagatake and Senjojiki Cirque
Kiso-Komagatake is the tallest peak of the Central Japa...
Hiking the Shinetsu Trail
The Shinetsu Trail runs for 80 kilometers along the bord...
Hiking in Iiyama
With easy to access by Shinkansen to Iiyama Station, get ...
Hiking in Shiga Kogen (Highlands)
Escape the crowds of the city and experience Nagano’s be...
Climbing Mt. Shirouma and the Hakuba Daisekkei
Mt. Shirouma is a 2,932m high peak of the Northern Japane...
Climbing Mt. Karamatsu (Via Happo Pond)
During summer, the Happo One ski resort opens several of ...
Climbing Mt. Yakedake
Mt. Yakedake is the only actively volcanic peak of the No...
Climbing Mt. Yari
Mt. Yari is the fifth tallest mountain in Japan at 3180 m a...
Hiking & Nature Walks in Hakuba Valley
Although Hakuba is famous as a world class ski resort, it ...
Happo Pond
Happo Pond is a glittering gem nestled high in the Northe...
Climbing Mt. Akadake
According to an old legend, the Yatsugatake mountain ra...
Central Alps Senjojiki Cirque
Also called a "kaar", the steep slopes of the ...
Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway
The Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway travels up the Yatsugata...
Kamikochi
Kamikochi is the crown jewel of the Japanese Alps. The sc...