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TOGURA-KAMIYAMADA ONSEN

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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 Powder bliss in Nagano-Niigata

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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 THE HOSHINO RESORTS IN HOKKAIDO

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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 IN HOKKAIDO

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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

STAY IN THE HOSHINO RESORTS IN HOKKAIDO

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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

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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

Yamagata Snow Festival

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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

ALPICO BUS SERVICE

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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

YUDANAKA ONSEN

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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

The Ultimate Japanese Guide Staycation / MATSURI

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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

The Ultimate Japanese Guide Staycation / RYOKAN

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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