Matsunoyama Onsen is a small town deep in the mountains of Niigata, and even in the last fifty years it has witnessed some big changes....

Hatago Isen in Yuzawa identifies with the tradition of hatagos in Japan. The history of this style of accommodation offers an interesting...

The tagline for Tamaki-ya Ryokan in Matsunoyama Onsen is sake-no-yado, or The Sake Inn. The first sight that greets you as you walk...

Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is a truly atmospheric ryokan in the wilds of Minakami. It has maintained its old fashioned appearance and...

Yukiguni is a region of Japan made up of several neighbouring areas united by the heavy snows they receive each winter. It is known that...