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Mountain Spots in Hakuba / Azumino Area

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  • Kamikochi
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    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. Tsubakuro
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    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.
    Mt. Tsubakuro image
  • Mt. Hikarujo
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    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.
    Mt. Hikarujo image
  • 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."
    Mt. Daikoku image
  • 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.
    Mt. Kengamine image
  • Mt. Ogato
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    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.
    Mt. Ogato image
  • Mt. Chausu
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    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.
    Mt. Chausu image
  • 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. Amakazari
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    Otari village in Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    "A 1,963.2-meter-high mountain located on the border between Nagano Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture. The mountain has two climbing routes, one on the Nagano side which passes through the Otari Onsen hot spring district, and one on the Niigata side which passes through the Amakazari Onsen hot spring district. The mountain's twin peaks are also known as the ""cat's ears."" On clear days, visitors can see all the way to the Sea of Japan."
    Mt. Amakazari image
  • Takagari Yama
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Omachi-shi Yasaka Hoka
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  • Mt.Hachimori
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Jukkoku
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    Nagano
  • Mt.Yakedake
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Kasumizawa
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Okuhotaka
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Maehotaka
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Minami
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Obami
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
  • Mt.Akasawa
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano
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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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