Japan is stunning to visit at any time of year Feast your eyes upon four of Japan's great seasonal activities and destinations in this feature. Although they showcase some of its quintessential natural and cultural heritage, these highlights can easily remain hidden behind the deep powde… Read More
Be the master of your destiny with your own mode of transport. There is nothing more exciting than travelling to a foreign country like Japan. But what if there was a way to make it so much more than that, a way to turn it into a true adventure. How? You can be th… Read More
Nagano City is a gateway to the amazing snow destinations of northern Nagano Prefecture, and featured as a stage for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. Every year since, the city has kept the Olympic spirit burning with a spellbinding winter illumination at it… Read More
KING OF SNOW Situated in a beautiful highland area of Iwate Prefecture, a little over three hours north of Tokyo, Geto Kogen Ski Resort is known as the 'King of Snow' for good reason: the snow pack here can reach an enormous four metres. Open from early December to early May, the resort has… Read More
HOTEL GRAND PHENIX OKUSHIGA Situated amongst the 1500 metre high Okushiga Kogen, Hotel Grand Phenix was made to please skiers and sport enthusiasts. The hotel has a warm atmosphere with touches of Europeanstyle decors. Each of the room is prepared to provide guests with the utmost comfort dur… Read More
The Hotel Mont Blanc Hakuba Group is well trusted and well established as the provider of home away from home for many Australians. The staff at both accommodations by the group is known to provide friendly, flexible and formidable service. ‘The staff have continually gone above and beyond in makin… Read More
ALL BASES COVERED Togakushi Ski Area has more than 20 courses for all riders, and enjoys consistent falls of dry powder snow. Its Champion Course features steep inclines of more than 30 degrees, and there’s also Park 9, where riders of all skill levels practice their technique and try to do tric… Read More
We would like to invite one winner and friend to Nagano and Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen, which is just an hour and a half away from Tokyo! The grand prize includes return flights, accommodation and a pocket Wi-Fi Device. Those who enter and answer our survey about Japan will be in the running to win th… Read More
Welcoming hot spring town with retro charm Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen carved itself a place on Japan's hot spring destination map just over 120 years ago in 1893. Times were tough, and to revive the local economy, the head of the town implemented a plan to dig for hot springs. Since the waters began… Read More
NAGANO CITY -> Convenient winter holiday base 79 minutes from Tokyo -> Close to the Hakuba Valley, Nozawa Onsen and the snow monkeys -> Local attractions include Zenkō-ji temple, a National Treasure of Japan Nagano City is more than a famous gateway for pilgrims to Zenkō-ji, its icon… Read More
Stay in Tomamu and Asahikawa, and enjoy the best of Central Hokkaido! Great snow holiday areas in their own right, Tomamu and Asahikawa are also convenient bases for visiting Furano, Sahoro and Kamui, and enjoying the best of the Central Hokkaido region. This area is famous for even drier, fin… Read More
STAY IN THE HOSHINO RESORTS ASAHIKAWA GRAND HOTEL FOR THE PERFECT CENTRAL HOKKAIDO WINTER HOLIDAY BASE The Hoshino Resorts Asahikawa Grand Hotel is a stylish landmark of Central Hokkaido's major city. Its lobby and entrance was designed in a luxurious European period fashion by John Edison, gre… Read More
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/ 079-2204 Nakatomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun 2+81-167-58-1111 Days 9:00-16:00, Nights 16:00-18:00, 16:00-19:00 (Fri-Sun, Holiday) Travelling times to Hoshino Resorts New Chitose Airport: 1 hr 30 min (car), Asahikawa Airport: 3 hrs (car) … Read More
HOTEL MONT BLANC HAKUBA GROUP HOTELS Mont Blanc Hakuba Familia has newly joined Hotel Mont Blanc Hakuba and Hotel Sejour Mint. The friendly staff will ensure you the best stay with their savvy footwork. Online Reservation www.hakubacherry.com HOTEL MONT BLANC HAKUBA Shuttle… Read More
See for yourself the extraordinary atmosphere at Kokuya, a traditional Japanese hotel with over 400 years of history in ShibuOnsen of Nagano, Japan. In the video, you'll see not only the adorable snow monkeys but also its relaxing hot spring baths and delicious Japanese traditional cuisine. I… Read More
Located just 2.5 hours north of Tokyo is Yamagata Prefecture - the powder rich and culturally rich ‘hot spring kingdom’ of the Tohoku area. Yamagata is known to be one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall areas, which attracts many during snow season every year, but it is also known well for the strong pr… Read More
“We live on different time here, Island Time... you can enjoy and relax” said the receptionist checking me into the hotel. Soon I became acutely aware of the flow of Island Time, my shoulders relaxed as the stresses of daily life left my body. The pace is leisurely at Ishigakijima it almost feels … Read More
ALPICO BUS SERVICE Direct bus from and to HAKUBA,Nagano Japan continues to be a popular snow holiday destination for Australians, one of the reasons of the popularity could be how efficient and convenient it is travelling in Japan. Alpico provides a reasonably priced, comfortable and convenien… Read More
History flows through the hot springs of Yudanaka Onsen From the moment you step off the train at Yudanaka Station, you are already fully immersed in the hot spring town of Yudanaka Onsen. Even the station has its own hot spring facilities for day-trippers, and just outside, one of the town's … Read More
An invitation to get to know Japan in Sydney Japan and its unique culture continue to fascinate thousands of Australians, and whether it be food, fashion, beauty or traditional arts, more and more are seeking it out at home. The Ultimate Japanese Staycation Guide takes a tour of the Japanese … Read More
