Toyama Airport 2 hr 17
白馬八方池 (32 min) Small lake on the ridge trail to Mt. Karamatsu, with reflections of surrounding peaks on clear days. 栂池高原 (18 min) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, skiing, mountain, and ski resort Kurobe Dam (45 min) Massive dam completed in 1963 featuring an observation deck for dramatic river & mountain views. Mt. Goryu (24 min) Towering 2,814-m. mountain, a popular destination for skiing, hiking & rock climbing. Kashimayarigadake (12 min) Known for its fall colors & spring blossoms, this lake is popular for camping, kayaking & birding. Hakuba Happo-One Snow Resort (13 min) Enduring ski area & 1998 Winter Olympics site, with trails of varying levels & international dining. Mount Shirouma (31 min) 9,620-ft. high mountain featuring steep trails, year-round snow & lush greenery in summertime. Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Ski Resort (39 min) Unpretentious rooms & dorms in a casual mountain hostel featuring a BBQ restaurant. Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort (8 min) Family-friendly ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels alongside an array of eateries. Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort (16 min) Ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels, plus numerous restaurants & cafes. Hakuba Iwatake Ski Field (14 min) Alpine ski resort with 26 slopes for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & cross-country, with lifts. Mt. Karamatsu (24 min) Towering mountain offering hiking & climbing, plus panoramic views of nearby peaks. Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park (9 min) Ski & snowboard resort with slopes for all levels alongside an array of restaurants & cafes. Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (20 min) This family-focused ski/snowboarding mountain offers beginner & advanced trails & gondola rides. |