上高地の山と湖

Hotaka Peaks & Alpine Lakes

This collection encompasses the high-altitude terrain of the Northern Japan Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park. It features the 3,190-meter Mt. Okuhotaka, Japan's third-highest peak, alongside the technical rock tower of Gendarme. The list also includes the glacial waters of Kamikochi valley, such as Taisho Pond—formed by the 1915 eruption of Mt. Yakedake—and the sacred Myojin Pond, home to the Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. These landmarks define the region's volcanic history and alpine geography.

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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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Taisho Pond

Formed in 1915 following the eruption of Mt. Yakedake, which dammed the Azusa River. The pond is characterized by submerged, decaying trees and provides clear reflections of the surrounding Hotaka Range.

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Mt. Aino

A 2,907-meter peak situated on the rugged ridge line between Mt. Nishihotaka and Mt. Okuhotaka in the Northern Japan Alps.

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Mt. Nishihotaka

A 2,909-meter peak in the southern Hida Mountains. Located within Chubu Sangaku National Park, it is recognized for its diverse alpine flora and challenging ridgeline trails.