Nature in Takayama

Japanese Alps Adventure

This collection highlights the rugged terrain of the Northern Japanese Alps near Takayama, featuring three of the nation’s 100 Famous Mountains: Mt. Norikura, Mt. Hotaka, and the iconic spear-tipped Mt. Yari. The list includes essential high-altitude alpine huts like Yaridaira Goya and Sugoroku Goya, which provide shelter and supplies for hikers traversing the Hida Range. Key natural landmarks include the 64-meter-high Hirayu Waterfall and the reflective waters of Kagami-daira, offering views of the surrounding 3,000-meter peaks.

Japanese Alps Adventure — Map

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Mt. Kengamine

Mount Norikura is a potentially active volcano located on the borders of Gifu and Nagano prefectures in Japan.

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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…

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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,…

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Mt. Dainichigatake

Mount Dainichi is a mountain located in the cities of Gujō and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

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Hirayu Waterfall

A 64-meter-high waterfall selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. The cascade freezes in winter, creating a massive blue ice pillar that is illuminated during the local ice festival in February.

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白出大滝

A large waterfall located along the Shiradashi trail, a steep route used by climbers ascending toward the Hotaka mountain range.

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ナメリ滝

A gentle, sliding waterfall characterized by water flowing over smooth, flat rock surfaces along the mountain streams of the Northern Alps.

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雌滝

Known as the 'female waterfall,' this smaller, graceful cascade is located in the vicinity of the high-altitude trekking routes near the Shinhotaka area.

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Yaridaira Goya

An alpine hut situated at 1,990 meters on the Migimata trail. It serves as a primary base for hikers ascending Mt. Yarigatake from the Shinhotaka Onsen side.

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焼岳小屋

A mountain lodge located on the saddle between Mt. Yakedake and Mt. Shirane, providing essential shelter for those hiking the active volcano.

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黒部五郎小舎

Located in the remote col between Mt. Kurobegoro and Mt. Mitsumatarenge, this hut serves trekkers exploring the deep interior of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.

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Hotakataira Goya

A low-altitude mountain hut at 1,300 meters, located on the forest road connecting Shinhotaka Onsen to the higher climbing routes of the Hotaka peaks.

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笠ヶ岳山荘

A mountain lodge situated at 2,810 meters, just below the summit of Mt. Kasagatake, offering views of the Yarigatake and Hotaka ranges.

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Minamidakegoya

A high-altitude hut at 2,970 meters, positioned on the ridge between Mt. Minami and the Daikiretto, one of the most technical ridge traverses in Japan.

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Mt. Fukuji

A 1,671-meter peak accessible via a well-maintained trail from Fukuji Onsen, known for its panoramic views of the surrounding Hida Mountains.

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Sugoroku Goya

A strategic mountain hut located at the junction of the Omote-ginza and Ura-ginza trekking routes, situated next to the alpine Sugoroku Pond.

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Hotakadakesanso

A large, stone-built mountain lodge at the Shiradashi Col (2,996m), positioned between Mt. Okuhotaka and Mt. Karasawa.

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Wasabidaira Goya

A hut at 1,400 meters known for its cold spring water, which is traditionally used to chill fresh vegetables for passing hikers.

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Nishiho Hut

A year-round mountain lodge at 2,367 meters, accessible via a trek from the Shinhotaka Ropeway's upper station.

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鏡平山荘

An alpine hut famous for the nearby Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond), which provides clear reflections of the Yarigatake and Hotaka mountain ranges.

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