2 hours by train from JR Nagano station you can get to the infamous ski town of Hakuba.

Hakuba is known for being a top ski town, they even held the Winter Olympics in 1998 and 2005! If you are a lover of winter and mountains, this place is for you!

This Blog post is a perfect itinerary for 24 hours in Kyoto. Kyoto has a very different feel than Osaka. Known for its beautiful temples, shrines, art, pottery, and many other traditional crafts. There is quite a bit to explore and see!

Nagano is a city that isn’t really flooded with foreigners. We really enjoyed our travel to Nagano, especially because we were in the mountains and close to the Northern Alps. 

This blog post is a short sum of what to see and what to eat! If you have more time, we have other blog posts on Hakuba and Matsumoto, which are nearby towns in the Nagano Prefecture. 

Fukuoka is the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is the sixth largest city in Japan and is known for its abundance of ancient temples, beaches, and modern shopping malls, including Canal City.

If you are short on time, there is an option to get a Fukuoka Tourist Pass. The Fukuoka Tourist Pass is only available to foreign visitors on a short-stay visa.

Is the JAPAN RAIL PASS worth it? - A guide to the JAPAN RAIL PASS

we will walk you through how the Japan Rail Pass works and our thoughts on the Japan Rail Pass and its benefits.

We took a JR train from Nagano to JR Matsumoto to spend a day exploring the city of Matsumoto. Matsumoto is the second largest city in the Nagano Prefecture. It is best known for its original castle and the beautiful Japanese Northern Alps. Although this will be a short blog post, we wanted to share the things we did and places we went for the day.