Transportation Joetsumyoko Station Kim Bergström Niigata's Joetsumyoko Station is a relatively new one, having only been opened back in 2015. The station is served by the Hok...
Activities Sakura Season at Usuzumi Park Kim Bergström One of Japan's oldest sakura trees can be found at Gifu's Usuzumi Park. The tree is said to have been planted by Emperor Keit...
Activities Sakura Season at Tsuruma Park Kim Bergström From late March to early April each year, Aichi's Tsuruma Park is filled with over 700 Somei Yoshino cherry trees in bloom. T...
6 Food Yabusaki-en Premium Tea Experience Samuel Richards Visit the COMO Tea Shop at the Yabusaki-en tea farm in Fujieda City, Shizuoka, to experience the finest Gyokuro green teas in...
Activities Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström In spring each year, Niigata's Kannonyama Park has numerous cherry blossom trees to enjoy, including several different variet...
Activities Garyu Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström If you're after an ultra-picturesque cherry blossom spot, look no further than Nagano's Garyu Park. It was selected as one of...
Accommodation Myoko House in Myoko Kogen, Niigata Nathan Eden Myoko is an increasingly popular destination when it comes to the very best of Japan's famed powder snow. Myoko House combine...
7 Food Kanzuri in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture Nathan Eden Kanzuri is a fermented chilli paste (or hot sauce) made only in Myoko using chillies, yuzu and koji. Once per winter, chillie...
Activities Grinpa Heavenly Tulip Festival Kim Bergström If you want your springtime blooms with an iconic view, the Grinpa Heavenly Tulip Festival is one to pencil in on your calend...
