Toyama Airport 3 hr 25
Kamikochi (1 hr 29) Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views. Mount Yari (2 hr 46) Soaring mountain peak known for its challenging trekking routes & striking panoramic views. Mount Hotaka (2 hr 36) Various hiking routes lead to the summit of this famous 10,470-ft. mountain with alpine huts. Karasawa Hutte (2 hr 36) Pared-down quarters & a restaurant in a seasonal no-frills hostel surrounded by the Hida Mountains. Mt. Sugoroku (2 hr 46) Summit with a ridge path amid bushes & alpine meadows, plus sweeping views of surrounding peaks. Mount Tsubakuro (17 min) Trails, rest areas & lodges on this popular mountain with white granite sands & colorful flora. Nishihotakadake (2 hr 34) Picturesque mountain peak with panoramic views, scenic hiking trails & a popular ropeway. Chubusangaku National Park (1 hr) Panoramic views are offered atop this scenic 8,783-foot mountain, a popular hiking destination. Kurobe Dam (1 hr 10) Massive dam completed in 1963 featuring an observation deck for dramatic river & mountain views. Nakabusa Hot Spring (1 hr 12) Casual seasonal hot spring inn with included meals, plus indoor & outdoor soaking pools. Mt. Otensho (4 min) Mt. Minamidake (2 hr 36) Towering mountain with huts & a campsite that provide a base for the challenging summit hike. |