Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 1 hr 33
蓼科高原 (34 min) Autumn leaf color, lake, skiing, art museum, and golf Mount Aka (21 min) 2,899m-tall peak, highest of the Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. Fuji from the top. Doryu Falls (27 min) Scenic spot with a short path to a waterfall with several threadlike cascades amid rocks & greenery. Suwa Taisha Upper Main Shrine (Kamisha Honmiya) (32 min) Fujimi Panorama Resort (19 min) Low-key ski resort offers beginner & intermediate trails, a mountain bike park & views of Mt. Fuji. Mount Tengu (38 min) 2,646m peak named after a mythological creature & popular with hikers & climbers, with scenic views. Mount Nyukasa (49 min) Home to multiple climbing trails, the summit of this mountain offers a view of Mount Fuji. Mt. Amida (21 min) Challenging 2,746-m. winter alpine climbing site with a Buddha association & statue at the summit. Mt. Gongen (21 min) An observation platform houses 1 of a pair of bells commemorating the WWII atomic bombings. Suntory Hakushu Distillery (19 min) Mt. Yokodake (49 min) Scenic peak within the Yatsugatake Mountain range known for its volcanic crate, lava dome & views. Mt. Amigasa (21 min) Yatsugatake range peak noted for its rounded summit with sweeping views, reached by a day hike. Kiyosato Terrace (26 min) Reached by lift, this ski spot has year-round activities & a terrace with dining & Mt. Fuji views. Fujimi Kogen Ski Area (3 min) Family-friendly ski resort on Mt. Nishidake, with a ski school & cafe selling soba noodles. Mt. Yokodake (49 min) Featuring multiple peaks, this rocky mountain includes a popular loop trail & scenic Mt. Fuji views. |