Hotels in Mt Fuji, Shizuoka & Yamanashi Prefecture
Mt Fuji is Japan's highest mountain towering 3,776m from sea level and is a symbol very much associated with Japan. Around 200,000 people climb Mt. Fuji each year by both Japanese and International tourist.
Mt Fuji is located to the west of Tokyo and access by bus takes around 1hour and 45 minutes.spot, offering stunning views of the Mt Fuji.
Mt Fuji in Summer , Yamanashi
Hotels in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture Hakone is a traditional Japanese town with fantastic views to Mt Fuji from the shor of Lake Ahino. Hakone is very popular with hikers and people wishing to climb Mt Fuji as well.
Hakone is located less than 100km from Tokyo and takes around 70minutes from Tokyo.
Hakone castle, Hakone
Hotels in the Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture
Just over an hour from Tokyo by bullet train lies the popular getaway of Karuizawa in Nagano prefecture.
Combining stunning scenery, history and some great shopping it also has a strong Olympic tradition and maintains this sporting theme with an abundance of attractions for the active incuding a wide array of golf courses.
Kita-karuizawa, Karuizawa
Hotels in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture
Nikko, meaning 'sunlight' is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists. The village of Nikko was developed around ancient temples and shrines, some of which date back to the year 767 and are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
There are many famous hot springs in the area and Nikko National Park contains some of Japan’s most spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails. Other popular sightseeing spots are Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls and the Nikko Botanical Garden
and Kinugawa. Famous for its nature, Kinugawa has hot springs that date back to the Meiji period.
It takes about 1hour and 30 minutes. to get to Nikko from Tokyo by bullet train and bus.
Toshogu, Nikko
Hotels in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
As the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto is steeped in tradition and has a reputation worldwide as Japan’s most beautiful city. Kyoto is a place where countless beautiful temples and parks surround the modern urban sprawl of central Kyoto. It is a city of ancient traditions as well as modern ideas. It is often said that it is impossible to know the real Japan without knowing Kyoto.
It takes about 2 hrs to get to Kyoto from Tokyo by bullet train.
Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
Hotels in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture
The Hakuba valley area is a popular hiking and trekking spot, offering stunning views of the Japan Alps
It takes about 3hrs to get to Hakuba from Tokyo by bullet train and bus.
Tenjin-no-Yuu, Hakuba
Hotels in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture
Nozawa Onsen is a traditional spa town: this is a piece of the 'real Japan'.
This historic onsen town offers 13 free bath-houses, and visitors often wander from bath to bath wearing 'Yukata' light cotton kimono.
Nozawa Onsen is accessible by bullet train and bus, around 3hrs from Tokyo.
Oo-Yu Onsen Bathhouse, Nozawa Onsen
Hotels in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture
Yuzawa is a great place to escape the heat of the city during summer, the area is especially good for family outings. Apart from trekking, there are fishing parks and many hotels offer great facilities for children.
Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Yuzawa is only 77min from Tokyo by bullet train.
Alp-no-Sato: Yuzawa Kogen ski resort
nature park and trekking course
Hotels in the Yuzawa Area, Niigata Prefecture
There are a number of smaller villages dotted around the area that are accessible by train to Yuzawa, and then by bus or taxi.
(Distance from Echigo Yuzawa station by car)
Mitsumata, Iwappara, and Nakazato (10min)
Ishiuchi (10-25min)
Naeba, Tokamachi (40min)
Daigenta Canyon, Nakazato
Hotels in Tokyo
Many of our international customers arrange a stop-off at Tokyo, before moving on to Narita or Haneda airports. Tokyo is a huge metropolis offering all sorts of activities, including trips to Disneyland with the kids, shopping in Omotesando, and checking out the street fashions in Harajuku.