No matter how long you spend planning your trip, there are always some things you don’t realise until you arrive. Here’s what I wish I’d known before I visited Nagano, plus a few other essential tips, that will hopefully make your stay go more smoothly.
Central Japan
Tips and tricks for cities in Central Japan. These include Nagoya, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go. Find itineraries, accommodation advice and transport tips.
How to Spend One Day in Matsumoto
Matsumoto is the perfect destination for a day trip from Nagano City. Its compact size and varied mix of attractions make it a great one-day trip. Here’s how to schedule your time when you visit…
How to Spend Two Days in Nagano
Two days is the perfect amount of time to explore what Nagano City has to offer, see the Snow Monkeys, and even take an extra half-day trip to somewhere like Matsumoto. Here’s how to fit it all in…
How to Spend One Day in Nagano
Nagano city is home to a vast temple, that’s also one of the most important in Japan, a cool retro area, some interesting art – and more. Here’s how to fit the best sights into one day.
7-Day Hokuriku Arch Pass Itinerary
The Hokuriku Arch is the name for the route that allows you to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, the long way round. The Hokuriku Arch Pass is the rail pass that helps you do it on one handy train ticket. Our seven-day plan offers some suggestions on what you might want to see along the way.
Onnaiwa Rock, Toyama- One of Japan’s Prettiest Views
This gorgeous view is one of the must-see spots in Toyama. Here’s why it’s so special and how to visit Onnaiwa Rock.
How to Spend One Day in Himi, Toyama
Himi is a small town, about an hour’s train journey from Toyama City, Kanazawa or Takaoka. And if you’re a manga fan, you’re definitely going to want to check it out.
7-Day Central Japan Itinerary inc Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Whether you’re thinking of it as a destination in its own right, or the long way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, Central Japan has a lot to offer – from headline sights like Nagano’s Snow Monkeys and the pretty streets of Kanazawa and Takayama to less well-known destinations like Iwase, a small town punching above its weight for foodies. Here’s our 7-Day plan to discover it.