Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 26
Takato Joshi Park (19 min) Komagatake Ropeway (49 min) Recreational cable car providing year-round rides to summits with sweeping views. Narai-juku (39 min) Senjōjiki Cirque (49 min) Mount Hōken (49 min) Known as a very technical climb, this mountain with a sharp peak reaches a height of 9,616 feet. 信州大芝高原 (11 min) Kantenpapa Garden (12 min) Jinbagatayama (1 hr 5) Komagane Kogen Skiing Ground (23 min) Compact ski area with runs for varying levels, a chair lift & sledding, plus nearby hot springs. Mount Nyukasa (1 hr 23) Home to multiple climbing trails, the summit of this mountain offers a view of Mount Fuji. Hoshakuzan Kozenji Temple (26 min) This Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect established in the 9th century is known for a legendary dog. 分杭峠 (44 min) Mountaineering and autumn leaf color Takatō Castle (20 min) Famous for its cherry blossom viewing, this park is arrayed around a ruined castle. Ina Ski Resort (17 min) Mount Kisokoma (50 min) Popular 2,956-m. peak with climbing opportunities, panoramic views & alpine flora. |