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.

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. Dainichigatake

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

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.

白出大滝

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hotakadakesanso

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

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.

Nishiho Hut

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

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.