Toyama Airport 2 hr 22
Mount Yake (39 min) This famous mountain in the Hida range is an active volcano & offers hiking on one of its peaks. Kamikochi (21 min) Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views. Blue Resort NORIKURA (5 min) Karasawa Hutte (1 hr 28) Pared-down quarters & a restaurant in a seasonal no-frills hostel surrounded by the Hida Mountains. Shinhotaka Onsen (1 hr) Hot springs resort town with various lodgings, camping, dining, shops, souvenirs & nature hikes. Hirayu Falls (43 min) Towering, scenic waterfall offers year-round views, nearby trails & an annual winter festival. Nomugi Pass (2 hr 30) High mountain pass with a statue, small history museum & eatery, plus views of Mt. Norikura. Shirahone Onsen (20 min) Known for its milky-white water, this open-air hot spring features mountain scenery & fall leaves. Sanbon Falls (16 min) A meandering path through the woods leads to this cascade, consisting of 3 adjacent falls. Okuhida Bear Park (47 min) Small-scale enclosure with dozens of black bears, where visitors can throw food & take photos. Zengorono Falls (5 min) Dramatic forest cascade plunging over rocks into a pool, with views from a nearby footbridge. Hida Great Limestone Cave (1 hr 7) Large, high-altitude limestone cave with 3 separate areas, unique rock formations & a museum. Mount Hotaka (1 hr 28) Various hiking routes lead to the summit of this famous 10,470-ft. mountain with alpine huts. Nishihotakadake (1 hr 26) Picturesque mountain peak with panoramic views, scenic hiking trails & a popular ropeway. Norikura Kanko Hotel Yamayuri (4 min) Simple rooms in an informal hot spring inn offering indoor & outdoor bathhouses, plus a restaurant. |