There is something special about a hotel stay. Top this off with a sky full of stars to harness that true escapism, and you’ve got a real holiday to remember.
Nestled in the green misty mountains of Nagano - an area I had previously only seen blanketed in snow as it is renowned for its skiing - is a modern-looking temple complex that gets in touch with ancient Buddhist Zen teachings.
After visiting the Japanese snow monkeys, my friend and I had some time to explore Matsumoto City, the second largest city in Nagano prefecture. While I visited it before, I only got to see the famous castle which draws most of the tourism to the city.
Since I have felt a kind of cabin fever at home in my steamy city, I decided to drive down to Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum an impressive 6,562-feet high above sea level.
Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Matsumoto Japan.