The air is crisp, the snow deep and undisturbed. The Japanese Alps tower around us, beckoning us to their slopes. In central Japan, just under two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Nagano is known ...
Trains to the Jigokudani Monkey Park run along the Nagano-Dentetsu line and one of the options is to take the Snow Monkey Express. Here’s how to buy tickets for the Snow Monkey Express ...
A 9-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being hit by a skier at a ski resort in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, on Sunday. According to police, the incident occurred at the Saku Ski Garden ...
Ski resorts in Hakuba Village in Nagano, meanwhile, are filled with foreign visitors. The reason: It takes just three hours from Tokyo Station to Hakuba via a bullet train and express bus.
Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from Tokyo, offers all kinds of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Although it’s not far from Tokyo, Nagano is a ...