The Story of Akiyamago Village
Akiyamago is far off the beaten track and offers a chance to see rural Japan at its best. It is several small hamlets tucked away deep in the mountains and only accessible by winding mountain roads. The drive in is stunning as you twist and turn through native forests, through gorges and under the shadow of towering mountains. Communities in this area still live very much off the land and the bounty of the mountains plays an important part in the local cuisine with game, mountain fruits, mushrooms and honey all collected locally. There are also some stunning onsen hidden away, many of which are left as naturally as possible. For those that love nature and the outdoors Akiyamago should definitely be high on the list of places to visit.
Our recommended access from Tokyo
Transportation Step1
-Take Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa. The price is 5,980JPY each way.
-By bus, take an express bus from the West Exit from Ikebukuro station in Tokyo. The express buses arrive at Yuzawa IC so if you take an express bus then we need to request a pick up service from your hotel - please let us know. The price is 3,000JPY each way.
Transportation Step2
Change from the Bullet Train to a Local bus towards 'Morimiyanohara station' from Bus Stop No.4 outside Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
Transportation Step3
Change to a Local bus to Akiyamogo village at Morimiyanoshita station.
