Lake Kawaguchiko is famous as a hot spring area; it has many well-established lakeside inns with restaurants and outdoor baths with views of Mount Fuji, and there are many family-run bed and breakfasts in town. In recent years, with a further increase in the number of overseas visitors, basic ac… Read More
Mount Fuji, or Fujisan as it’s called in Japanese, has long been an influential presence in Japanese art. The work of countless Japanese artists captures this majestic icon, and an all-time classic is Katsushika Hokusai's ‘Koshu Misaka Suimen' ([Reflection in the] Surface of the Water, Misaka, Kai … Read More
Exploring Japan's iconic peak and local lakeside hot spring town The instantly recognisable Mount Fuji presides over the Fuji Five Lakes area; step into its historic hot spring base town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi, and discover the many ways to enjoy this World Heritagelisted attraction. … Read More
// EXPERIENCE THE WARM HOSPITALITY AND VAST SCALE OF JAPAN’S UNFORGETTABLE NORTHEASTERN SNOW COUNTRY Metres upon metres of fluffy ‘aspirin powder’ snow, ‘hitō’ hidden hot springs, and surreal snow monsters are just some of the amazing winter highlights of the Appi, Hachimantai and Hakkoda ski … Read More
The hotels of the Hachimantai resort area lie at the foot of the rugged Mt Iwate (2,038 m), and are a haven for nature lovers throughout the seasons. This complex volcano is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, and one of the many in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, which encompasses a vast area o… Read More
Morioka Grand Hotel Annex offers convenient access to and from Appi, as well as the heart of Morioka, an historic castle town. The hotel's sharp Western-style single, twin and double rooms all come with Wi-Fi and LAN connections; their selection of four types of pillows for guests shows that this i… Read More
HOTEL APPI GRAND With ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes, fine-dining restaurants and hot spring baths, Hotel APPI Grand provides its guests with luxury and convenience. The hotel is a creation of pioneering Japanese designer Yusaku Kamekura, and with an eye-catching lemon-coloured exterior, is… Read More
APPI / HACHIMANTAI SKI AREA 2016-17 - Rural Town Bar & Hot Spring Version A DEEPER LOOK AT MATSUKAWA ONSEN The Matsukawa Onsen hot spring inn community is an excellent choice for experiencing Hachimantai's hitō hot springs in winter. Hitō means a hidden or secret hot spr… Read More
APPI / HACHIMANTAI SKI AREA 2016-17 - Skiing & Snowboarding Version Real Japanese deep powder riding on a vast scale Appi brings a European-style resort ambience to a beautiful natural area of Towada-Hachimantai National Park in Iwate Prefecture.The resort is famous … Read More
HACHIMANTAI-APPI SNOW FESTIVAL Shovel by shovel, scrape by scrape, snow sculptures take shape for the Hachimantai-Appi Snow Festival in mid-February. The festival program features mid-winter fun for all ages with a night-time sculpture light-up, fireworks at both APPI and Hachimantai's Panoram… Read More
APPI / HACHIMANTAI SKI AREA 2016-17 A deep powder experience for riders of all levels Enjoying the exceptional quality powder snow that is a signature of resorts in Iwate, Hachimantai Resort lies between the 2,038-metre Mt Iwate, and the volcanic plateau of Hachimantai. … Read More
SNOWSHOE NATURE TRAIL & WINTER MOUNTAIN TREKKING The snowshoe nature trail allows participants to step off the fast lane, stop and admire the beauty that surrounds them. The forest behind Hotel APPI Grand is host to all kinds of flora, fauna and fluffy snow to play with. Explore yourself o… Read More
APPI, SKI RESORT, JAPAN - 2016-17 Winter Version Essential resorts, accommodation, food and entertainment VISIT APPI WITH A JR EAST PASS The Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train completes the journey to the north-eastern Japanese castle town of Morioka i… Read More
BOOK DISCOUNT TICKETS Deep in the throbbing maze of Tokyo's Kabuki-cho entertainment area, Robot Restaurant's futuristic gladiators rumble and tumble like sumo wrestlers in a stable. They pack a powerful punch of neon-charged dancing, drumming and general mayhem, curren… Read More
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The city of Iiyama lies at the northernmost tip of Nagano, one of Japan’s snowiest prefectures. The Iiyama Valley is at its centre, and the gorgeous landscapes of Madarao Kogen and the heart-shaped Hokuryuko Lake surround the city. Often referred to as the ‘little Kyoto' of the snow country,… Read More
HOTEL MONT BLANC HAKUBA GROUP HOTELS Hotel Mont Blanc Hakuba and Hotel Sejour Mint are two different hotels, but they both belong to the same group. So if you can't find reservation at one, you'll be able easily secure a spot at the other. Online Reservation www.hakubacherry.com/ … Read More
Enter to WIN a snow holiday with return flights for two to Appi-Hachimantai and Hakkoda! TRAVEL ITINERARY* - International departure flight: Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda Airport) - Domestic air transfer: Haneda Airport to Odate-Noshiro Airport or Aomori Airport - Bus transfer: Odat… Read More
Orion Beer: the mild, fresh tasting beer imported directly from Okinawa, Japan! The best way to experience Orion Beer is to match it with exquisite food – it’s praised in restaurants right here in Sydney too. Let’s take a look at what Salaryman likes to match with Orion Beer… A colla… Read More
Orion Beer: the mild, fresh tasting beer imported directly from Okinawa, Japan! The best way to experience Orion Beer is to match it with exquisite food – it’s praised in restaurants right here in Sydney too. Let’s take a look at what Tokyo Mart likes to match with Orion Beer… Easy D… Read More
