Rawanbuki: Become a dwarf under the 4m high Fuki plant・The only place in Japan to see giant Fuki・Only from mid-June to mid-July・A famous ingredient from Ashoro
Dried Persimmon Village: In the Hata district of Higashi Izumo lies a village painted in orange• From the end of October to the middle of November, dried persimmons can be seen hung up• The dried persimmon huts are a masterpiece, with 20 to 30 thousand dried persimmons used to cover just one• Made completely by hand, these dried persimmons are wonderful
Shimoguri-no-Sato: A rustic village known as the ‘Tyrol of Japan’• A village in Iida, Nagano, which is also known as ‘Tenku-no-Sato’, or ‘Sky Village’• An altitude of 800m – 1000m • A stunning vista of autumn leaves, best seen midmorning from late October to early November
Mount Nokogiri (Nihon-ji): From Hell Peek to the 30m Kannon, this is an amazing place・This temple is full of highlights including “Hell Peek” observation deck, the Hundred-shaku Kannon carved into the rock face, industrial heritage sites and a Great Buddha statue・A sightseeing spot with great access from Tokyo・A treasure trove of beautiful sites that will give you plenty of pictures to be proud of
Daio Wasabi Farm: A wonderful scenic spot with free entry• Japan’s largest wasabi farm can be found in Azumino, Nagano• Famous as a location spot for Akira Kurosawa’s movie, "Dreams" • In summer, wasabi is covered to protect it from sunshine
Takimikan: Inn well-known for waterfall and soba (buckwheat)• A serene inn situated slightly distant from the famous Ginzan onsen (hot spring) town.• The also have been running our own soba shop. That’s why, soba served for dinner is delicious. • For one night stay with 2 meals, they charge 17,000 yen per person.
Ice Trees Let's go see the snow monsters of Zao Onsen・Ice trees are one of the world’s precious natural phenomena ・See them from the end of January to the end of February・If the weather is nice then consider yourself lucky!
Iguriamiryo: Traditional Fishing in Niigata• A unique sight that can only be seen while the salmon migrate upstream• One team of 3 boats carry out traditional fishing methods from the Edo era • From the end of October to the end of November
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square: Buy traditional Japanese crafts in the middle of Tokyo・ A gallery and shop that gathers traditional crafts from all over Japan・ 30,000 pieces are gathered from over 100 production areas throughout the country・ See exhibitions and demonstrations every week
Narai-juku: Visit this postal town in Nagano and travel back in time to good old Japan• A postal town on the Nakasendo highway built by the Edo Shogunate • The edo atmosphere stretches for 1km along the street • The old world scenery of timber framed houses, lacquer ware shops and drinking water running through the town is spectacular
Miyamoto-ke: A 200 Year-Old Farmhouse and Owner is an ex-sumo wrestler!・ The owner is ex-sumo wrestler, Tsurugidake・ A ryokan which was used as a private residence for 200 years ・ A newly installed sumo ring bath in 2017!
Umebachiya Candied vegetables?! Umebachiya is famous for using Edo period techniques・Colorful and seasonal candied vegetables・All handmade using methods from the Edo period・Their long shelf-life makes them perfect for souvenirs
JAPAN Travel Concierge