Travel in Japan
Nagano Prefecture
Ever heard of the Japanese alps? The famous snow monkeys? Kamikochi? Matsumoto Castle? Yes, there are many others too and these destination spots are all in this very wonderful prefecture.
Omachi City
A city nestled between lakes and mountains, the gateway to the Northern Alps


Hakuba Valley
Known for its powder snow, this village sits at the foot of the Japanese Northern Alps.
Yamanouchi Area
Home to the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkeys and the largest ski resort in Asia, Shiga Kogen.

Read some articles about our travels around Nagano Prefecture:
A Local Favorite: Jigatake Ski Resort
Now this Ski Resort is as local as it gets. It`s not a huge resort…
Winter in Kashimayari Ski Resort
Looking at the Pokémon themed park, I can immediately tell this will be a family…
Forest Trailing in a Snowmobile
Snow is starting to fall and it’s time to come back to life. I swear…
Winter in Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is one of the popular ski destinations in Japan. It’s amazing how people…
Snow Monkeys in the onsen
Many tourists’ flock to the Jigokudani Monkey Park to see the world-famous snow monkeys. It’s…
Nozawa Onsen, that cute little village in Nagano
snow in nozawa Onsen?Read more about it here: Winter in Nozawa Onsen Have you heard…
