Nagano Snow Monkeys
You may have heard of the famous Nagano Snow monkeys, who laze about in a natural hot spring in order...
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Shinagawa Aquarium
Why go to an aquarium in Japan, you may ask. Can't I see fish at home without coming all the...
Ushiku Big Buddha
The largest stone Buddha in the world until 2003, the Big Buddha in Ushiku is certainly big and on a...
Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes that offer stunning views of Mount Fuji with the convenience of...
Lake Saiko
As one of the Fuji 5 Lakes, Lake Saiko gives stunning views of Mount Fuji but without all the tourist...
Toyama Black Ramen
Toyama has a special pepper taste Ramen called Toyama Black, which is a Ramen "When Japan" particularly likes. Click here...
Toyama City
Toyama City is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Mostly destroyed by fire bombing during the Second World War,...
Snow Valley
ToyamaSnow ValleyMount TateyamaKurobe DamMatsumoto Castle The Yuki-Tani (Snow Valley) is a man-made valley dug out of the snow along part...
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is one of 12 original castles in Japan that hasn't been burnt down and rebuild in the last...
Trout fishing in Shiohama
Overall rating: See bottom of post for details. Across the river from the main hotels is a small restaurant that...