Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 28
Fujimi Panorama Resort (16 min) Low-key ski resort offers beginner & intermediate trails, a mountain bike park & views of Mt. Fuji. Mt. Amigasa (23 min) Yatsugatake range peak noted for its rounded summit with sweeping views, reached by a day hike. Mt. Yokodake (58 min) Scenic peak within the Yatsugatake Mountain range known for its volcanic crate, lava dome & views. Mount Aka (13 min) 2,899m-tall peak, highest of the Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. Fuji from the top. 蓼科高原 (26 min) Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Mt. Gongen (13 min) An observation platform houses 1 of a pair of bells commemorating the WWII atomic bombings. Mount Kirigamine (45 min) Sparse mountain offering grass-covered terrain, glider launch points & wintertime ski-lifts. Tateshina Lake (25 min) Tiny artificial lake surrounded by woods, with a strand of hotels, inns, golf courses & a museum. Mt. Yokodake (59 min) Featuring multiple peaks, this rocky mountain includes a popular loop trail & scenic Mt. Fuji views. Mishakaike Pond (24 min) Picturesque spot in the mountains with a mirrorlike pond that reflects the surrounding nature. Lake Shirakaba (31 min) Mount Tengu (30 min) 2,646m peak named after a mythological creature & popular with hikers & climbers, with scenic views. Lake Suwa (43 min) Tranquil lake & recreation spot popular for being featured in anime, movies & computer games. Mt. Amida (13 min) Challenging 2,746-m. winter alpine climbing site with a Buddha association & statue at the summit. Suwa Taisha Upper Main Shrine (Kamisha Honmiya) (27 min) |