Known for its Olympic-worthy mountains, alpine forests, and highlands crossed by rivers and ponds, Joshin Etsu Kogen National ...

Snowcapped mountains surround Yuzawa, a skiing mecca in Japan’s Niigata prefecture, about a three-hour drive from Tokyo. There are a dozen ski resorts in and around Yuzawa, which can also be reached ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.