Mount Yari, a place that alpinists long for
The spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the summit at an altitude of 3,180m is a dream come true for many climbers.
Local Guide Comment
From the summit of Mt. Yari, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. You can see not only the peaks of the Northern Alps, but also the Central Alps, Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Hakusan, and even the Sea of Japan.
NOTE
・Please be sure to make a climbing plan before climbing a mountain.
*Plans may change not only before but also during the climb.
・To protect yourself, please submit a mountain climbing plan (mountain climbing notification/mountain entry notification).
・We recommend that you take out mountain insurance just in case.
・Please check the latest information on hiking trails and come equipped with the appropriate gear.
・Mountain huts are not open in winter.
・Please check the precautions before climbing.
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https://kita-alps.yamagoya.gr.jp/season
Karasawa Cirque surrounded by four famous 3,000m peaks
The autumn foliage is so beautiful that it is said that "you cannot talk about Hodaka without seeing the autumn leaves at Karasawa."
Local Guide Comment
Karasawa, where you can see the rocky ridges of Hodaka like an amphitheater, is the spiritual home of all mountaineers and a sacred place longed for. We would like you to experience the wonderful changing of the seasons from this "front row seat in the theater."
NOTE
・Please be sure to make a climbing plan before climbing a mountain.
*Plans may change not only before but also during the climb.
・To protect yourself, please submit a mountain climbing plan (mountain climbing notification/mountain entry notification).
・We recommend that you take out mountain insurance just in case.
・Please check the latest information on hiking trails and come equipped with the appropriate gear.
・Mountain huts are not open in winter.
・Please check the precautions before climbing.
【Related Links】
https://kita-alps.yamagoya.gr.jp/season
The symbol of Kamikochi: Kappa Bridge
The view from Kappa Bridge is a great vantage point.
During peak season, it is so crowded with tourists that it is called "Kamikochi Ginza."
Local Guide Comment
The symbol of Kamikochi.
You can see Hodaka mountain range upstream and Mount Yakedake downstream.
NOTE
・5 minutes walk from Kamikochi Bus Terminal
・When taking photographs, please be considerate of others and observe good manners.
[Kamikochi]
・Business hours: Mid-April to mid-November
*Please check the website of each facility for opening hours.
*Closed for winter from November 16th to April 16th
・Year-round private car restrictions
*If coming from Matsumoto city, please use the Sawando parking lot. If coming from Takayama city Sawando please use the shuttle bus or taxi from the Akandana parking lot.
- Enjoy stroll in each season by wearing clothes and bringing items that are suitable for changes in temperature and weather.
・In order to protect the precious nature of Kamikochi, please be sure to follow the rules and etiquette.
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The pure, soul-cleansing Azusa River
Surrounded by primeval forests of birch, fir, and hemlock, the area is dotted with Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, and Myojin Pond, with the shadows of the majestic mountains reflected on their surface.
Local Guide Comment
From here you can see Mt. Rokuhyaku and Mt. Kasumizawa.
In autumn, the yellow leaves of the larch trees on the left bank of the Azusa River are worth seeing.
NOTE
[Kamikochi]
・Business hours: Mid-April to mid-November
*Please check the website of each facility for opening hours.
*Closed for winter from November 16th to April 16th
・Year-round private car restrictions
*If coming from Matsumoto city, please use the Sawando parking lot. If coming from Takayama city Sawando please use the shuttle bus or taxi from the Akandana parking lot.
- Enjoy stroll in each season by wearing clothes and bringing items that are suitable for changes in temperature and weather.
・In order to protect the precious nature of Kamikochi, please be sure to follow the rules and etiquette.
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Enjoy the finest quality snow at the top of Mt. Norikura Snow Resort.
The resort boasts the finest powder snow, and has a wide variety of courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, making it perfect for families.
Local Guide Comment
It boasts superb snow quality and milky hot springs that spread out at the foot of Norikura-dake.
The vast over 20 slopes include the Kamoshika Slope, where you can enjoy everything from powder to side country, and the National Slope, which offers exhilarating cruising for beginners to advanced skiers.
There enrich variety of layouts, including the kids' park "Noriku Land" that children will love.
Enjoy a meaningful holiday combined with a hot spring bath.
NOTE
・Flying drones is prohibited during business hours.
・Only equipment with metal edges and stoppers will be permitted to slide.
*Please use sleds and plastic skis within the Kids Park.
・If you do not have ski equipment, you will not be able to ride the lift (except for climbers).
・You cannot ride the lift while carrying a child on your back or in your arms.
You can ride if you use a baby carrier.
・If you are planning on backcountry skiing, please check the precautions in advance.
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The impressive "Sanbontaki" waterfall, where three waterfalls are concentrated
Three streams with different water sources each turn into waterfalls with different appearances and come together in one place, allowing you to see all three waterfalls at once.
Local Guide Comment
The waterfall has a drop of approximately 50 to 60 meters.
Although the area is covered in a lot of snow, you can still enjoy three different types of frozen waterfalls.
Please be careful as there are some dangerous areas near the falls due to deep snow and ice.
NOTE
・The promenade is closed during the winter
・In the harsh winter, the waterfall freezes over, but as there is a lot of snow in the area, you will need winter mountaineering gear to go see it.
・In winter, the resort is closed, so you can take the chairlift to Sanbontaki Rest House. On the way back, you can either ski or go to the Holiday Village via the "Squirrel Path."
*If you change into snowshoes, you can leave your skis in front of the Sanbontaki Rest House.
・Unlike the green season, it is easier to get lost in winter and there is a risk of slipping into the river along the way, so we recommend that first-time visitors travel with a guide.
・During the green season, you can drive your car to the Sanbontaki parking lot, which is a 30-minute walk one way from the parking lot (Sanbontaki bus stop).
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Shirahone Onsen: A famous hot spring that heals the body and mind
The hot springs that spring forth from nature and have been carefully protected by human hands are of such high quality that it is said that if you bathe in them for three days, you won't catch a cold for three years.
Local Guide Comment
The milky white spring water is slightly acidic, which is rare, making it gentle on the skin.
In addition to the benefits of bathing in the hot springs, the waters are drinkable and edible, so they are also highly effective in promoting health from the inside out.
NOTE
[Spring quality]
Neutral (weakly acidic) hot spring that is gentle on the skin
[How to enter the hot springs]
・The spring water is drinkable. Drinking the spring water improves blood flow to the digestive organs, improving their functioning and providing the body with ingredients that are effective against constipation.
*Please be careful not to drink too much.
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"Natural hot spring foot bath" that warms both body and soul
One of Sawando Onsen's special features is the hot spring water, which you can warm up your feet in slowly.
Please feel free to use it when you want to relax for a while.
Local Guide Comment
The foot bath at Sawando Onsen, which has an abundant supply of hot water, is a long, crescent-shaped bath that can seat about 50 people at a time, and allows you to enjoy the gradual change in temperature from the hot water outlet.
Please come and relax after hiking or stroll Kamikochi, or as a rest stop during your drive from Matsumoto to Takayama. There is a changing area and wheelchair-accessible public toilets, and it is open all year round free of charge.
NOTE
・Availability: 24 hours
・Business period: Open all year round (irregular closures in winter)
・Number of people available: 50-60 people
・Usage fee: Free
Access: 2 minutes walk from Sawando Footbath Park bus stop
・The parking lot may be crowded during peak season.
・The number of parking spaces is limited.
・Please check the link for information on parking fees and timetables.
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Sawando, the gateway to Alps Mountain Village area
At Sawando National Park Gate, you can find various information about Kamikochi, such as nature stroll, mountain climbing, weather, transportation, and usage rules.
Local Guide Comment
This is a Ministry of the Environment facility that serves as a transfer point for shuttle buses and taxis due to restrictions on private cars in Kamikochi.
In order to promote understanding of Chubu Sangaku National Park, the center raises awareness of usage rules and etiquette, and provides information on mountain climbing, nature stroll, bear sightings, weather, and so on, and also functions as a transportation hub for Alps Mountain Village area.
NOTE
・The parking lot may be crowded during peak season.
・The number of parking spaces is limited.
・Please check the link for information on parking fees and timetables.
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One of the local dishes: Touji Soba
The boiled soba noodles are placed in a woven bamboo basket and placed in a pot of stewed vegetables, wild plants, and chicken, and then soaked and eaten while it is warm.
Local Guide Comment
"Touji soba" is made by dipping soba noodles in a ladle-shaped basket into the soup from a hot pot containing seasonal wild plants and other vegetables.
In Kanagawa, it has long been enjoyed as a special dish to entertain guests.
NOTE
・In Kanagawa, the Soba Festival is held five times a year.
・New soba starts around autumn
・There are 4 stores where you can enjoy Nakano soba
(For more information, Here)
*Please contact each store directly when using the service.
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