Ikaho - Kusatsu - Karuizawa - Zenko-ji - Takada - Sado Island
Takasaki - Ikaho - Kusatsu
Kusatsu Hot Springs - More hot water than any other Japanese hot spring
Kusatsu - Karuizawa - Nagano - Zenko-ji
Zenko-ji Temple - A center of popular faith
Zenko-ji - Takada - Naoetsu - Ogi
Sado - Island of scenic beauty and cultural richness
Mountains and Highlands of Japan and Sado Island - A trip to explore beautiful nature and hot springs
One need not go too far from the big cities to discover the serenity and dramatic beauty of Japan's deep mountain country.
Japanese Winter Wonderland
A Course
Nagano - Shiga Highland - Jigokudani Hot Springs - Matsumoto - Azumino
B Course
Takumi-no-sato - Minakami Hot Springs - Niigata - Yahiko
From Tokyo to Takasaki
Tokyo Station ----- About 60 minutes by Joetsu Shinkansen ----- Takasaki Station
Return
Ogi Harbor ----- 60 minutes by bus ----- Ryotsu Harbor
Ryotsu Harbor ----- About 60 minutes by hydrofoil or 2 hours and 20 minutes by ferry ----- Niigata Station
Niigata Station ----- 2 hours and 10 minutes by Joetsu Shinkansen ----- Tokyo Station
