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Mountain Spots in Nagano Area

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  • Kamikochi
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi
    Kamikochi is an approximately 1,500 meter high gorge in the Chubu Sangaku National Park. Known as one of the top mountain scenic spots in the country it is designated as a special place of scenic beauty and natural monument. It is a gateway to the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains) and many tourists, mainly climbers and photographers visit each year. To help protect the environment the use of cars is restricted so it is recommended to use a shuttle bus service or taxi.
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  • Hakuba Happo-one
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    Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Hokujou Everywhere
    "A mountain located in Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi County, Nagano Prefecture. ""Happo-one"" means ""mountain ridges in all directions,"" a reference to the spurs which extend in all directions from Mt. Karamatsu in the Hakuba Mountain Range. Many people come here to enjoy trekking, and the course is dotted with scenic spots overlooking Happo Pond and 11 of Japan's 100 most well-known mountains. Rare alpine plans and Natural Monument-designated species such as Japanese serow and ptarmigans live in the area."
    Hakuba Happo-one image
  • Mt. Nyugasa
    Travel / Tourism
    Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    This mountain is in the northernmost part of the Akaishi Mountains and has an altitude of 1,955 meters. Experience the grandeur of nature and a sweeping view of the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains), Mt. Yatsugatake, and even Mt. Fuji in the distance.
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  • Mt. Tsubakuro
    Travel / Tourism
    Azumino City Nagano Prefecture
    A 2,763-meter-tall mountain located in the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps) in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. Visitors can see seasonal scenery; large swaths of dicentra, an alpine plant; and majestic Kaeruiwa Rock. A refuge on the top of the mountain can also be stayed in overnight. The Nakabusa Onsen hot spring district is also located near the mountain's trailhead and the mountain has become a popular destination for great numbers of climbers. The mountain has been selected as one of Japan's 200 most famous mountains as well as a list of Japan's new 100 most renowned mountains.
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  • Mt. Kisokoma
    Travel / Tourism
    Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    A mountain which is part of the Kiso Mountains, also known as the Central Alps. 2,956 meters high, the mountain is the highest peak in the range. An area of bowl shaped terrain called the Senjojiki Cirque formed by ice age glacial erosion and located 2,600 meters up the mountain is the starting point for various climbing courses leading up Mt. Kisokoma and to surrounding mountains.
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  • Mt. Hikarujo
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Azumino Toyoshina Hikari
    A small mountain about 900 meters high, it is a scenic spot from which one can view the city of Azumino and the Northern Alps beyond. The area is also popular as a local hiking course.
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  • Mt. Arafune
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    Gunma Prefecture Takara-gun Shimanita-cho, Nagano Prefecture Saku City
    This is a famous mountain located in the Myogi-Arafune-Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park in the southwestern part of Gumma Prefecture. The mountain has an altitude of 1,423 meters is one of 200 hundred famous mountains in Japan. The mountain became a table-shaped plateau after many years of erosion. It is said that it was named because the flat top and the steep cliffs looks like a ship breaking through rough waves. The cliffs are an overwhelming 200 meters high. Many climbers visit throughout the year and as there are several climbing courses, you can choose the route best suited to your skills.
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  • Mt. Ontake
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunoutakimura Kiso Town
    Mt. Ontake, which is located on the boundary of Nagano Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture, is the second highest volcano in Japan after Mt. Fuji, rising to a height of 3,067 meters. Since ancient times, Mt. Ontake was renowned as a sacred mountain, and attracted practitioners of Shugendo (a form of mountain asceticism that combines elements of Shintoism and Buddhism); it is still an object of veneration to this day. Visitors can travel up to the Seventh Station via the Ontake Ropeway; from there, it takes around one hour to walk to the Eighth Station, which is a marvelous place for viewing the autumn foliage (the autumn foliage is at its best from late September through to early October). In summer, from late June through into July, there are many beautiful alpine plants to be seen on the mountain slopes. The restrictions on entering areas near the summit of the volcano are gradually being relaxed, and safety measures have been strengthened, with the establishment of new shelters, etc.
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  • Mt. Daikoku
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    Gifu Koyamaichi Nyukawacho Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    "The highest bus terminal in Japan, Tatamidaira Bus Terminal, is only 20 minutes away from the summit. 2772 meters above sea level, the summit commands a panoramic view of the North, Central, and Southern Alps. From mid-July to mid-September, the ""sunrise bus"" departs from the foot of Mt. Norikura in the dark to greet the dawn at the Tatamidaira bus terminal."
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  • Mt. Kengamine
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    Gifu Koyamaichi Nyukawacho Nagano Matsumoto-shi Azumi
    Norikura-dake, located in the southern part of the Northern Alps, is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and is the 19th highest mountain in Japan at 3026 m. From the summit, you can see the Northern Alps range including Mt. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tatamidaira Bus Terminal to the summit, and it is recommended to take a rest at Jamsudake Peak, 30 minutes from the summit.
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  • Mt. Higashidate
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    Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Hirao Shigakogen Uchi
    Located in Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture, this is one of the mountains that make up the Shiga Kogen Plateau, and can be reached by taking the Higashidateyama Tenku Course, a 6-minute gondola ride from Hambo Onsen Hot Spring. Near the summit is the Higashidateyama Alpine Botanical Garden, which is home to 500 species of alpine plants native to Shiga Kogen.
    Mt. Higashidate image
  • Yashigamine
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    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Tateshinamachi
    "The area is a treasure trove of alpine flora, and in early summer, cherry violets, buttercups, day lilies, and azaleas bloom in profusion at the foot of the mountain. In winter, the northwestern slope becomes ""Shirakaba-ko Royal Hill Ski Resort."
  • Mt. Ogato
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Iriyamabe
    The highest peak in the Utsukushi-ga-hara Plateau, 2,034 meters above sea level, can be reached by a direct bus between Matsumoto Station and the Utsukushi-ga-hara Nature Conservation Center from mid-July to the end of September, and is also recommended as a trekking course. The area is also a great place for trekking, with views of the surrounding mountains from the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps, including Mount Asama and Mount Fuji, all at once.
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  • Mt. Chausu
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Iriyamabe Chiisagata-gun
    The mountain straddles Toyone Village, Kitashitara-gun, Aichi Prefecture and Neba Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible from Gifu and Shizuoka Prefectures. The mountain is about 1,415 m above sea level, and features a variety of natural attractions such as grass cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in fall, canoeing and fish catching in summer, skiing and snowboarding in winter, etc. Various facilities such as a highland museum, dinosaur park, and nature botanical garden are located nearby. During the Chausuyama Kogen Festival in spring, various events are held, such as the popular petting zoo, illumination of the lawn cherry blossoms, and rice-cake pounding.
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  • Mt. Ogahana
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    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Iriyamabe Utsukushigahara Kogen
    "Utsukushi-ga-hara Nature Conservation Center, about 50 minutes on foot. 2,008 m above sea level, at the end of a ridge to the west of Oogashira, with views of Matsumoto, Azumino, and the Northern Alps. The area is also famous for its unusual geological features, such as the ""slab-shaped joints"" formed by piles of stones, which can be reached by a direct bus between Matsumoto Station and the Utsukushi-ga-hara Nature Conservation Center from mid-July to the end of September."
    Mt. Ogahana image
  • Mt. Kurohime
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kamiminochi-gun Shinanomachi
    "A stratovolcano located in Shinano-cho, Kaminouchi-gun at an elevation of 2,053 meters, it is one of the ""Two Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan"" and is called ""Kitashin Gogaku"" (five peaks of Mt. Kitashin) together with the surrounding mountains. The mountain is also beautiful in autumn when dahlias and cosmos bloom in the Kurohime Plateau at the foot of the mountain, and in winter when Lake Nojiri is covered with ice and the snow-covered mountain ridge is fantastic."
    Mt. Kurohime image
  • Mt. Ushibuse
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Ueda-shi Takeshi
    Located on the Utsukushi-ga-hara Plateau in Ueda City, the mountain is about 1,990 meters high, but it is a small hill-like mountain with well-maintained wooden paths, making it easy to enjoy climbing. It is also known for its famous morning glow, and many people climb the mountain in the morning to see the mountains turn into a brilliant color.
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  • Mt. Iizuna
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Nagano-shi Kamiminochi-gun Iizunamachi
    This 1,917-meter-high mountain, located near the border between Nagano City, Shinano Town, Mure Village, and Togakushi Village, is one of the Hokushin Gozan, a group of 2,000-meter-high mountains that rise near the border between northern Shinshu and Niigata prefectures. Iizuna Plateau and Togakushi Plateau are located at the foot of the mountains, and in addition to mountain climbing, many people enjoy skiing in winter.
    Mt. Iizuna image
  • Mt. Yokote
    Travel / Tourism
    Shoga Takahara Yokote Yamanouchi cho Shimotakai gun Nagano Prefecture
    Mt. Yokote is included as part of the Shiga Kogen mountain range in Joshin’etsukogen National Park. Riding the moving walkway along the mountain’s slope, called the “sky-lator,” along with the “skylift” will bring you to the peak at 2,307 meters high, which offers a stunning panoramic view. On very sunny days, you can see the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains) and Mt. Fuji. It is about 10 minutes from the Shibu Pass, the highest point on the National Highway, once you board the Shibu Pass Romance Lift. Enjoy looking down at the clouds as you stroll up above.
    Mt. Yokote image
  • Mt. Iimori
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Minamisakugunminamimakimura Hirasawa
    This gorgeous mountain has a height of 1,643 meters and looks like a bowl full of rice. From the summit, you can see Mt. Yatsugatake and even Mt. Fuji and Mt. Asama if the weather is good. It is also easy for beginners to climb, making it a popular destination.
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Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.

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