Toyama Airport 1 hr 57
Kamikochi (1 hr 3) Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views. Karasawa Hutte (42 min) Pared-down quarters & a restaurant in a seasonal no-frills hostel surrounded by the Hida Mountains. Nishihotakadake (40 min) Picturesque mountain peak with panoramic views, scenic hiking trails & a popular ropeway. Mt. Minamidake (42 min) Towering mountain with huts & a campsite that provide a base for the challenging summit hike. Mount Hotaka (42 min) Various hiking routes lead to the summit of this famous 10,470-ft. mountain with alpine huts. Mount Yari (15 min) Soaring mountain peak known for its challenging trekking routes & striking panoramic views. Mt. Otensho (2 hr 29) Mt. Sugoroku (15 min) Summit with a ridge path amid bushes & alpine meadows, plus sweeping views of surrounding peaks. Shirahone Onsen (1 hr 8) Known for its milky-white water, this open-air hot spring features mountain scenery & fall leaves. Chubusangaku National Park (2 hr 17) Panoramic views are offered atop this scenic 8,783-foot mountain, a popular hiking destination. Mount Yake (55 min) This famous mountain in the Hida range is an active volcano & offers hiking on one of its peaks. Kasagatake (10 min) Hida Mountains peak in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park featuring climbing routes & mountain huts. Shinhotaka Onsen (24 min) Hot springs resort town with various lodgings, camping, dining, shops, souvenirs & nature hikes. |