Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 10
Doryu Falls (28 min) Scenic spot with a short path to a waterfall with several threadlike cascades amid rocks & greenery. Mugikusa Pass (55 min) Seasonal mountain pass with nearby high-altitude Shirakoma Pond, plus hiking areas & Nordic skiing. Kitayokodake (1 hr 22) This volcano last erupted 800 years ago & is considered still active & is a relatively easy hike. Mt. Amida (1 hr 8) Challenging 2,746-m. winter alpine climbing site with a Buddha association & statue at the summit. Tateshina Lake (1 hr 20) Tiny artificial lake surrounded by woods, with a strand of hotels, inns, golf courses & a museum. Lake Shirakaba (1 hr 27) Mt. Yokodake (1 min) Featuring multiple peaks, this rocky mountain includes a popular loop trail & scenic Mt. Fuji views. Mount Aka (1 hr 8) 2,899m-tall peak, highest of the Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. Fuji from the top. 蓼科高原 (1 hr 22) Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Mishakaike Pond (1 hr 19) Picturesque spot in the mountains with a mirrorlike pond that reflects the surrounding nature. Mt. Amigasa (1 hr 8) Yatsugatake range peak noted for its rounded summit with sweeping views, reached by a day hike. Mt. Yokodake (1 min) Scenic peak within the Yatsugatake Mountain range known for its volcanic crate, lava dome & views. Mount Tengu (1 hr 26) 2,646m peak named after a mythological creature & popular with hikers & climbers, with scenic views. Mt. Gongen (1 hr 8) An observation platform houses 1 of a pair of bells commemorating the WWII atomic bombings. Kiyosato Terrace (28 min) Reached by lift, this ski spot has year-round activities & a terrace with dining & Mt. Fuji views. |