Geisha can be considered quite an elusive creature in Japan that unless you are super lucky to see them in special events you could easily never see one. Luckily in Tokyo, the Asakusa Geisha group give free performances on certain Saturdays throughout the year with the aim to give tourists the opportunity to experience geisha…

Everyone knows that spring is a great time to visit Japan for the cherry blossoms but few people realise that there are lots of other great flower festivals in and around Tokyo that are just as pretty as the sakura. Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival (Fuji Matsuri) Author’s photo Kameido Tenjin is one of the best…

Kiranoyu Onsen is a community onsen located in Niseko town which is approximately a 15-minute drive from Hirafu in the Niseko Ski Resort and Onsen Area. It is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the ski town that in most cases, you may find yourself and only a few locals enjoying the…

Niseko is well known for being a great onsen area and after a hard day on the slope, there is nothing better than heading to one of the many onsens scattered around the area. If you are lucky enough to have access to a car then Yuki Chichibu is one of the best onsens in…

Yugokorotei is the perfect place to head for a relaxing afternoon enjoying a pork lunch and an onsen in a beautiful setting. Its location in Niseko Annupuri means that it is a great alternative for a day’s rest from the ski slopes of Niseko. The Baths The onsen, although quite small, has one of the…

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort is a small resort found in the Niseko Ski Area of Hokkaido. People started skiing on Mt Moiwa as early as 1919 when they had to hike up to enjoy the plentiful powder and it’s still the perfect place to head for a powder day. Even though Moiwa has a lower…

Ikoino Yuyado Iroha Onsen (formerly called Niseko Ikoinomura) is a beautiful onsen found in the hotel of the same name at the base of Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort. It is just 1 of over 15 onsens that you can find in the Niseko Resort Area that are worth a visit on a trip to Niseko.…

Yukoro Onsen is a great place to head after you have had a long day on the hill and need to soak your weary muscles. It is one of the smaller onsens that you can find in the Niseko Onsen area but it is a convenient option for anyone staying in Lower Hirafu during winter…

Niseko is an amazing place to come to for both Japanese and international visitors alike but with so many options it can be hard to decide what to do. After living in Niseko for a winter, these are some of my favourite things that I recommend to everyone. 1. Visit an Onsen If Niseko didn’t…

Niseko is an Internationally recognized ski resort located in Hokkaido that is famous for the dry powder snow that falls here each winter. Mt. Niseko Annupuri (1308m) has 4 resorts that are in a collective called ‘Niseko United’. The collaboration between these resorts means that you can easily access all 4 resorts in one day…