8 Sawamura, Karuizawa Livvy Boote Sawamura is an affordable, classy restaurant and bakery selling Western food in Harunire Terrace, the Hoshino Resort area of Karuizawa..
9 Nagakura Shrine Livvy Boote Near the centre of the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Nagakura Shrine is a place of quiet beauty, shrouded..
Culture Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
8 World Above the Clouds Takako Sakamoto Magnificent view from Mount Kirigamine, a mysterious sea of clouds as far as the eye could see!
19 Matsumoto Castle in Winter Jessica A Paje Matsumoto Castle in Winter. Snowfall at the castle in mid-February and a quick tour inside!
Nagano Lantern Festival 2027 Late Feb Nagano Lantern Festival, a week of lanterns on display along the road to Zenkoji, finished off with Zenkoji itself lit up in brilliant..
12 Food Uzuraya Soba Restaurant Vicky Amin Warm yourself with a noodle dish, and sincere friendliness of the restaurant in Uzuray
Culture Nagano - Togakushi Day Trip Vicky Amin Make a day trip escape off the beaten track to Togakushi in Nagano, where many of Japan's authentic customs are preserved.