The JR East Nagano Niigata Pass is the most popular JR Pass option for winter visitors to Japan. No surprise there – it provides easy access to Honshu’s busiest and most popular resorts. Bustling Hakuba, sprawling Shiga Kogen, historic Nozawa, and the latest “next Nisekos” like Myoko and Madarao, are all just a bus ride … Continue reading JR East Nagano Niigata Pass ski trip ideas