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Looking for an unforgettable autumn experience in Japan? Join a guided mushroom-picking tour in Otari, Nagano — part of the stunning Hakuba Valley. As the forests turn golden and red, explore tranquil mountain trails deep in the [...]

Hakuba may be best known for its powder-perfect ski slopes and alpine adventures, but this mountain village in the Northern Japanese Alps is also a hidden gem for food lovers. From cosy log cabin cafés serving hearty burgers, to authentic Italian trattorias, to lakeside bakeries with panoramic views, Hakuba’s [...]

In the heart of Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Trattoria Liberta is a charming Italian restaurant that brings Mediterranean and Italian flavours to the Japanese Alps. Opened in the detached wing of an inn, the restaurant occupies a renovated traditional Japanese [...]

Looking for a refreshing way to escape the summer heat in Japan? Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Lake Aoki in Hakuba, Nagano is one of the best outdoor experiences you can have. Just minutes from Hakuba’s mountain resorts, this crystal-clear alpine lake is the [...]

Right in the middle of Echoland, Hakuba’s lively dining street, you’ll find Sounds Like Café—a long-time favourite known for the biggest burgers in Hakuba. Loved by locals and visitors alike, this café is more than just a place [...]

Hakuba may be most famous for its world-class ski slopes, but when the snow melts, this mountain village in the Northern Japanese Alps transforms into a lush summer paradise. Blueberry farms, picturesque alpine lakes perfect for SUP, cosy forest cafés, and even bold culinary adventures like a Wild Bear [...]