Travel guides for the Chubu region including Nagoya, Kanazawa, Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps
Hakuba is the heart of the Northern Japanese Alps in Nagano Prefecture and one of Asia’s premier mountain destinations. This first-timer guide covers the ten major ski resorts, summer hiking, onsen, accommodation, food, transport from Tokyo, and the best season to visit.
Gujo Hachiman is one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved Edo-era castle towns, hidden in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Famous for the 400-year-old Gujo Odori summer dance festival, crystalline rivers that locals swim in beneath historic bridges, and a remarkably intact historic streetscape, this guide covers everything first-time visitors need: how to get there, what to see and eat, where to stay, when to visit the festival, and practical tips for making the most of this extraordinary hidden gem in central Japan.
The Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan’s best-kept secrets: a rugged coastal peninsula of fishing villages, traditional lacquerware, spectacular rice terraces, and extraordinary seafood. From the Wajima morning market to the Senmaida terraced paddies and the dramatic Noto Kongo coastline, this complete guide covers everything first-time visitors need to know about this remarkable corner of Japan.
Kanazawa is one of Japan’s best food destinations. This complete guide covers Omicho Market, Kaga Cuisine, seasonal specialties, prices, etiquette, and where to eat for first-time visitors.
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Complete travel guide to Matsumoto and the Japanese Alps: exploring Japan’s oldest original castle, hiking the glacial valley of Kamikochi, visiting UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go’s snow-country farmhouses, and discovering the Norikura volcanic plateau. Prices in yen and USD included.
