The Mitsuiboshi Kaido, or Three Star Road, is a lesser-known route and a great pick for travellers who wish to avoid ...

A ceremony marking the start of tourist season at the Kamikochi highlands was held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on Sunday. Climbers and sightseers prayed for safety on the mountains amid the ...

(Clockwise from top left: Fresh greenery and a stunning view of the Hotaka Mountains near Kappa Bridge; Nirinsō flowers blooming in Kamikochi; Lush walking trails through Kamikochi’s spring foliage; ...

You can hike Kamikochi’s trails, loop around Taisho Pond, and catch the snow-dusted Hotaka peaks glowing at sunrise—all without straying far from Taishoike Hotel. As the night fades, the sky is ...