Explore the Heart of Japan

Explore the Heart of Japan has been proudly supporting tourism in the Japan Alps since 2003. They publish the popular online Japan web guides Destination Madarao Kogen, Destination Hakuba, Destination Joetsu Myoko and Nagano: Explore the Heart of Japan. These bring you up to date local ski area information, maps, weather forecasts, local onsen information, live web cams, ski and local videos plus lots of other information on local attractions, festivals and events. Explore the Heart of Japan also provides a wide range of accommodation choices for Hakuba, Madarao Kogen, Joetsu-Myoko, Nagano City, Shiga Kogen, Togari Onsen and Nozawa Onsen. They have offices in both Japan and Australia (see contact details here).