Nature and outdoors in Matsumoto
Peaks, Alpine Huts & Natural Wonders
This collection highlights the rugged terrain of the Northern Japan Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park. It features iconic peaks like the spear-shaped Mt. Yarigatake and Mt. Okuhotaka, Japan's third-highest mountain. The list includes essential alpine huts like Tokusawaen and Kamonjigoya, which serve as strategic base camps for multi-day treks. Natural landmarks such as the triple Sanbondaki waterfalls and the volcanic slopes of Mt. Norikura provide diverse landscapes ranging from dense forests to high-altitude rocky ridges.
Mt. Kengamine
Mount Norikura is a potentially active volcano located on the borders of Gifu and Nagano prefectures in Japan.
Mt. Okuhotaka
Mount Hotaka, also known as Mount Hotakadake, is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains as coined by the media, reaching a height of 3…
Mt. Yarigatake
Mount Yari is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. The 3,180-metre-high peak lies in the southern part of the Hida Mountains of Japan,…
Mt. Aino
A 2,907-meter peak situated on the jagged ridgeline between Mt. Nishihotaka and Mt. Okuhotaka in the Hotaka mountain range.
Mt. Nakadake
Mount Naka is a mountain with an altitude of 3,084m located in the southern part of the Hida Mountains, which straddles Matsumoto in Nagano…
Mt. Daitenjo
The highest peak of the Jonen Mountains at 2,922 meters. It serves as a major junction for hikers traveling between the Omote Ginza trekking route and the Enzanso mountain hut.
Gendarme
A formidable 3,163-meter rock dome located southwest of Mt. Okuhotaka. It is known for its technical terrain and is considered one of the most difficult non-climbing sections in the Northern Alps.
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