Toyama Airport 2 hr 18
Karasawa Hutte (1 hr 24)
Pared-down quarters & a restaurant in a seasonal no-frills hostel surrounded by the Hida Mountains. Hirayu Falls (39 min)
Towering, scenic waterfall offers year-round views, nearby trails & an annual winter festival. Shirahone Onsen (20 min)
Known for its milky-white water, this open-air hot spring features mountain scenery & fall leaves. Mount Hotaka (1 hr 24)
Various hiking routes lead to the summit of this famous 10,470-ft. mountain with alpine huts. Chubusangaku National Park (1 hr 23)
Panoramic views are offered atop this scenic 8,783-foot mountain, a popular hiking destination. Mount Yake (35 min)
This famous mountain in the Hida range is an active volcano & offers hiking on one of its peaks. Nomugi Pass (2 hr 26)
High mountain pass with a statue, small history museum & eatery, plus views of Mt. Norikura. Norikura Kanko Hotel Yamayuri (5 min)
Simple rooms in an informal hot spring inn offering indoor & outdoor bathhouses, plus a restaurant. Blue Resort NORIKURA (6 min) Shinhotaka Onsen (56 min)
Hot springs resort town with various lodgings, camping, dining, shops, souvenirs & nature hikes. Sanbon Falls (17 min)
A meandering path through the woods leads to this cascade, consisting of 3 adjacent falls. Okuhida Bear Park (42 min)
Small-scale enclosure with dozens of black bears, where visitors can throw food & take photos. Kamikochi (17 min)
Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views. Zengorono Falls (6 min)
Dramatic forest cascade plunging over rocks into a pool, with views from a nearby footbridge. Nishihotakadake (1 hr 21)
Picturesque mountain peak with panoramic views, scenic hiking trails & a popular ropeway. | 
