Sustainable value of Snow country “Satoyama, local gastronomy, Onsen”
YUKIGUNI – Lives shaped by snow Staying in the snow
YUKIGUNI – Lives shaped by snow Staying in the snow
By Matt Klampert This winter season I had the heart-stopping
I love traveling and staying in traditional Japanese ryokanBut I
By Matt Klampert It will come as no surprise to
By Matt Klampert Whenever I plan to visit somewhere I’ve
Places in Japan like YUKIGUNI, which have become synonymous for their natural beauty are also known for their quality ryokan: rustic Japanese-style hotels with traditional baths. However, in this same area there also exists whole onsen villages, which are many onsen and hotels in the same area. As some hot springs can be rather remote, onsen villages are good for travelers who prefer a livelier atmosphere. Today we will be discussing one such onsen village: Matsunoyama Onsen in Tokamachi! Let the tour begin!
By Matt Klampert In the past, we have written about
By Matt Klampert When it comes to the YUKIGUNI town
In a previous article, we discussed the recognized health benefits of natural therapies like visiting an onsen. These sort of remedies are a far cry from modern Western medicine, but they are still being used today by people in order to maintain their physical and mental health. Likewise, for those who have had their fill of the hot spring and want to experience something new, the YUKIGUNI area is also home to a licensed forest therapy base in the town of Tsunan.
By Matt Klampert These days, people are starting to rethink
When planning a fun-filled vacation at YUKIGUNI, there’s no reason to go it alone: today, we are introducing the invaluable Tourist Information Center! Located just outside the Echigo-Yuzawa shinkansen station, this is your one-stop shop for all your regional travel needs. It also just so happens that they are very friendly, and are ready and eager to help you!
By Matt Klampert Beautiful, Green YUKIGUNI Despite its name, the
If you’re looking for an intellectually stimulating trip to an undiscovered part of Japan, we think you’ll love this topic.
Sakura Quality is a certification system for accommodation facilities that