Nagano: Skiing in the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort is one of Japan's largest ski resorts, and has among others been listed by Powerhounds as one of Jap…

Sightseeing in Nagano: 5 things to do in Nozawa Onsen (野沢温泉)

It is again ski season here in Japan, and this time I've had the pleasure of trying out the ski slopes in Nozawa , which is a…

Sightseeing in Nagano: Shibu Onsen (渋温泉)

For people taking the trip to Yudanaka to see the bathing monkeys in Jigokudani there are not too many options for other things …

[Hotel Review] Nagano: Aburaya Tousen Ryokan (Yudanaka) - あぶらや燈千

Room with private  onsen  bath During my recent trip to see the bathing Snow Monkeys in Jigokudani I had the pleasure of spendin…