Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 45
Mt. Iimori (27 min) Popular trekking area with a summit overlooking Mount Fuji & nearby peaks, plus a warrior memorial. Mt. Gongen (41 min) An observation platform houses 1 of a pair of bells commemorating the WWII atomic bombings. Doryu Falls (10 min) Scenic spot with a short path to a waterfall with several threadlike cascades amid rocks & greenery. Jindai-zakura, Hokuto (31 min) One of the Three Major Trees in Japan estimated to be 2,000 years old, famous in cherry blossom. Mt. Amida (41 min) Challenging 2,746-m. winter alpine climbing site with a Buddha association & statue at the summit. Kiyosato Terrace (10 min) Reached by lift, this ski spot has year-round activities & a terrace with dining & Mt. Fuji views. Mount Aka (41 min) 2,899m-tall peak, highest of the Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. Fuji from the top. Suntory Hakushu Distillery (27 min) Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake (19 min) Small ski resort with kid-friendly slopes, a dessert shop & sweeping views across the Japanese Alps. Mt. Yokodake (33 min) Scenic peak within the Yatsugatake Mountain range known for its volcanic crate, lava dome & views. Fujimi Kogen Ski Area (24 min) Family-friendly ski resort on Mt. Nishidake, with a ski school & cafe selling soba noodles. Mt. Amigasa (41 min) Yatsugatake range peak noted for its rounded summit with sweeping views, reached by a day hike. Mount Tengu (58 min) 2,646m peak named after a mythological creature & popular with hikers & climbers, with scenic views. Mt. Yokodake (33 min) Featuring multiple peaks, this rocky mountain includes a popular loop trail & scenic Mt. Fuji views. 山梨県立 まきば公園 (4 min) Picturesque mountainside park with fields where visitors can pet goats, sheep & cows, plus a cafe. |