Conveniently situated just 600 meters from Echigo Yuzawa station, this location makes it easily accessible by train. This prime location places it at the heart of Japan’s snow country ...

River cruising keeps expanding on new rivers and regionsNew choices are popping up regularly for cruises on rivers I'm unfamiliar with, or at least never considered as cruise options. Travel books ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR. East) on Jan. 2 suspended morning services on the Joetsu Shinkansen running between Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata stations, and on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between the ...