Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 39
Doryu Falls (48 min) Scenic spot with a short path to a waterfall with several threadlike cascades amid rocks & greenery. Mount Tengu (40 min) 2,646m peak named after a mythological creature & popular with hikers & climbers, with scenic views. Mt. Yokodake (1 hr 10) Featuring multiple peaks, this rocky mountain includes a popular loop trail & scenic Mt. Fuji views. Mount Aka (10 hr) 2,899m-tall peak, highest of the Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. Fuji from the top. Fujimi Kogen Ski Area (23 min) Family-friendly ski resort on Mt. Nishidake, with a ski school & cafe selling soba noodles. Mugikusa Pass (57 min) Seasonal mountain pass with nearby high-altitude Shirakoma Pond, plus hiking areas & Nordic skiing. Mt. Amigasa (35 min) Yatsugatake range peak noted for its rounded summit with sweeping views, reached by a day hike. Mishakaike Pond (35 min) Picturesque spot in the mountains with a mirrorlike pond that reflects the surrounding nature. Kiyosato Terrace (46 min) Reached by lift, this ski spot has year-round activities & a terrace with dining & Mt. Fuji views. 蓼科高原 (38 min) Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Mt. Yokodake (1 hr 9) Scenic peak within the Yatsugatake Mountain range known for its volcanic crate, lava dome & views. Yatsugatake Honzawa Hot Spring (1 hr 27) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, camping, and mountain Lake Shirakaba (43 min) |