6 Food Kusatsu Choju Ten Hannah Morse The charming side streets have some tasty surprises awaiting your discovery.
Food Garba Cafe in Minakami Rufus Starbuck A new cafe just outside Minakami that specializes in baumkutchen but with a great range of cakes and coffees.
Activities Minakami Adventure Festival Rufus Starbuck Autumn Outdoor Festival with discounted activities, fun for the kids, as well as some wilderness races for the more experienced.
Accommodation Hoshi Onsen Chojukan in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Venerable ryokan on the old main road from Kanto to Niigata, hidden away down a little track. Step back in time and take a bath..
Activities Doai Station in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Over 480 steps under Mount Tanigawa is one of the platforms of Doai Station. Flights of stairs disappearing underground....
Culture Smiling Raccoon Dogs Akio Negishi Have you ever seen smiling raccoon dogs? They are very popular and familiar in Japanese culture from the ancient time, and you can..
Culture Akagi Shrine Akio Negishi Akagi Shrine is a well-known sightseeing spot where you can take in 4 seasons of nature's delights.
Culture Setsubun at Onioshidashi Park 2026 Feb 3rd 2026 Past Event Unlike most Setsubun celebrations where people traditionally throw beans to drive demons away, Onioshidashi Park flips the idea..