The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Hokuryuko is a small artificial lake in the hills below Nozawa Onsen (although it's technically located in Iiyama). There are boats for hire on …
Ushitakisan is home to Daitoku-ji -- a temple with a two-story pagoda designated as an Important Cultural Asset. Framed with the colors of …
Nagano City is a rather flat, nondescript city in the middle of a natural wonderland of mountains, snow, onsen, and impressive vistas. While the …
Myoko Sunshine Land is an amusement park that is part of the larger Myoko Sunshine Resort which includes a golf course, camping ground, and …
In the middle of an actual forest in the hills above Lake Nojiri in the north of Nagano Prefecture, Calm Forest is a tiny campground (there are …
Shirotakiyama is a "mountain" (it's only 227 meters tall) with an observatory at the peak offering views of the surrounding islands. There are …
A large temple complex built by a wealthy businessman in the 1930s. The site also features a museum, the villa built by the original owner in the …
A picturesque sandy beach on the north coast of Innoshima Island with a view of islands in Japan's Inland Sea.
A park adjacent to Shimanami Beach that covers an area at the eastern end of the Innoshimaohashi Bridge.
Ferries run from Wakkanai on the mainland to Oshidomari Ferry Terminal. There is also a ferry that goes to neigboring Rebun Island.
A tourist information center with information on tours, activities, accommodation, and restaurants on Rishiri Island. Located inside Oshidomari …
Himenuma is an artificial pond famous for its mirror-like reflections of Mount Rishiri. The decked walking trails protect the flora while various …
A natural spring on the sloped of Mount Rishiri. You can fill up your drink bottles here with some pure, fresh spring water.