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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.

Peaks, Alpine Huts & Natural Wonders — 地图

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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. Minamidake

A 3,033-meter peak in the Hida Mountains located on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures. It sits at the northern end of the Daikiretto, one of the most challenging ridge traverses in the Japanese Alps.

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Mt. Aino

A 2,907-meter peak situated on the jagged ridgeline between Mt. Nishihotaka and Mt. Okuhotaka in the Hotaka mountain range.

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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…

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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.

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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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Mt. Nishihotaka

A 2,909-meter peak in the southern Hida Mountains. Part of the Hotaka range, it is known for its series of sharp rocky towers and views over the Kamikochi valley.

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Mt. Ohbami

Mount Ōbami, also known as Mount Ōbamidake, is a mountain situated in Japan's southern Hida Mountains, on the border between the cities of…

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焼岳小屋

A mountain hut located on the saddle between Mt. Yake and Mt. Warudani, providing a rest point for hikers ascending the active volcano Mt. Yake.

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Tokusawaen

A historic mountain lodge and campsite in Kamikochi. Formerly a cattle grazing pasture, it now serves as a major base for hikers heading toward Mt. Yarigatake and the Hotaka peaks.

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Yokoosanso

A large mountain lodge situated at the junction of the Azusa River, where trails split toward Mt. Yarigatake and the Karasawa Cirque. It offers dormitory accommodation and public baths.

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蝶ヶ岳ヒュッテ

A high-altitude hut located just below the 2,677-meter summit of Mt. Chogatake, offering panoramic views of the entire Hotaka mountain range and Mt. Yarigatake.

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Myojinkan

A lodge located in the Myojin area of Kamikochi, positioned near the entrance to the Hotaka Shrine Inner Shrine and Myojin Pond.

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Katanokoya

A mountain hut situated at 2,770 meters on the slopes of Mt. Norikura, providing the final rest stop before the ascent to the Kengamine summit.

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Kamonjigoya

A historic mountain hut by Myojin Pond founded by Kamonji Kamijo, a legendary mountain guide. It is famous for serving traditional salt-grilled Iwana (river trout) cooked over an open hearth.

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Sanbondaki

A set of three distinct waterfalls—Kuroiwa, Honzawa, and Komadome—located on the eastern flank of Mt. Norikura. The falls are accessible via a designated hiking trail from the Norikura Kogen area.

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Minamidakegoya

An alpine hut located on the ridge of Mt. Minamidake at 2,970 meters, serving as a critical refuge for those attempting the Daikiretto ridge traverse.

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雌滝

A waterfall located in the Norikura region, often referred to as the 'female' fall in contrast to nearby 'male' falls.