Chubusangaku National Park | The Japanese Alps Southern Region – Hida Takayama & Matsumoto, Nagano_Shopping

EXPERIENCE THE WONDERGEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGYFLORA AND FAUNASUSTAINABILITYTHE ALPS PROMISETHINGS TO SEE & DOHIGHLIGHTSEAT & DRINKSTAYONSEN (HOT SPRINGS)ACTIVITIESCLIMBINGEVENTSDESTINATIONSKAMIKOCHITHE HOTAKA MOUNTAIN RANGENORIKURA KOGENMT. NORIKURASHIRAHONE ONSENOKUHIDA ONSENGO HOT SPRINGSSAWANDO ONSENPLAN YOUR TRIPTHINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWGETTING HEREACCESS WITHIN THE AREASUGGESTED ITINERARIESTOURIST INFORMATION FACILITIESPREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASESNATIONAL PARK BLOGFAQMOVIESLINKSJapaneseTHE SOUTHERN REGION OFCHUBUSANGAKU NATIONAL PARKBirthplace of the Japanese AlpsTHE JAPANESE ALPSChubusangaku National Park, the Heart of the Northern Japanese Alps and the Birthplace of Recreational Mountaineering in JapanEXPERIENCE THE WONDERThis is a land of rich history, soaring peaks, pristine mountain lakes and streams, snow-blanketed valleys, and hot-spring villages, where visitors come year-round to enjoy its natural wonders and cultural charms.Learn MoreSTEEP MOUNTAINS & RICH BIODIVERSITYThere is a beautiful symphony of life in this symbolic alpine wonderland waiting to be discovered.Learn More PEOPLE & SACRED MOUNTAINSIn Japan, mountains have historically been objects of worship and are considered a place to receive the precious blessings of nature.Learn More LIFE IMMERSED IN NATUREThis region is filled with accommodations serving people looking to get out and enjoy the natural world.Learn More WHAT WE VALUESUSTAINABILITY & SDGsPREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASESLATEST INFOWEATHERKamikochiView WeatherOkuhida Onsengo Hot SpringsView WeatherThe Hotaka Mountain RangeMt. 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NorikuraView WeatherView CameraNorikura KogenView WeatherView CameraShirahone OnsenView WeatherView CameraSawando OnsenView WeatherView CameraNATIONAL PARK BLOGMar 24, 2022HIKING ACTIVITIES3 Ways to Get Outdoors and Avoid CrowdsImages of crowded trains and bustling cities may come to mind when …Mar 18, 2022MOUNTAIN HIKING SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIESCrowdsourced Trail MaintenanceThis area is home to the Hotaka Mountain Range which includes Japan’s …Mar 10, 2022SUSTAINABILITY EAT & DRINK STAYSteps to a Sustainable Alpine Community - Norikura KogenIn the spring of 2021, Norikura Kogen, the small alpine community at …Mar 5, 2022STAY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY OTHERSLodging and Transportation Safety Measure for COVID-19Today, we’d like to introduce some of the measure being taken by …Read More News HereNEWS FROM DESTINATIONShttps://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/Oct 1, 2022新穂高線　高山市街地渋滞に伴う定期路線バスの迂回運行について — いつも濃飛バスをご利用いただきありがとうございます。高山祭と観光シーズンの高山市街地渋滞に伴い、路線バス（高山～新穂高線）は下記のとおり一部バス停を休止とし、迂回運行いたします。何卒。ご理解のほどお願いいたします。 […]The po… (Japanese)Wide/AccessokuhidaspaSep 28, 2022『福地温泉紅葉の町並みライトアップ』のご案内こんにちは。今朝の気温は15℃、日に日に秋の訪れを実感する冷え込みになってきました。日中も気温差がありますので、脱ぎ着できる服装がおススメですよ！さて、本日は10/15から始まる「福地温泉紅葉の町並みライトアップ」のご紹介✨?福地温泉のメイン通り一帯の木々をラ… (Japanese)Okuhidasawandoonsen.naganoSep 27, 2022昨日の上高地平日にもかかわらず、上高地にはかなりのお客様がいらっしゃいました。紅葉には早いですが、ご覧のように晴わたり、お山もくっきり、水流も濁ることなく皆様をお迎えしたのですから、いらっしゃった皆様はきっと満足していたことでしょう。皆様をお迎えする私たちにもうれしいことです。 (Japanese)Sawandohirayu.infoSep 25, 2022三連休の最終日久しぶりにスカッと良い天気です☀️ 平湯温泉からの笠ヶ岳も良く見えています。朝晩も冷えてきたこの頃ですが、今年の紅葉どうかな〜? #平湯温泉 #奥飛騨温泉郷 #笠ヶ岳 (Japanese)Okuhidahttps://www.kamikochi.org/Sep 21, 2022Harbingers of the Golden Season — A hearty hello to all of our readers near and far! It was something of a turbulent weekend in Japan as Typhoon 14 caused wides…Kamikochishinhotaka.ropeway.enMay 5, 2022ใครคิดถึงญี่ปุ่นกันบ้างค๊า!! เอาภาพบรรยากาศ ??Shinhotaka Ropeway มาฝาก เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวยอดนิยม อยู่ที่ Okuhida จังหวัด Gifu เป็นกระเช้าสองชั้นแห่งแรกแห่…Okuhidahttps://norikura.gr.jp/Mar 22, 2022Norikura is a cyclist heaven where rental e-bikes let anyone be a hill climber. The Norikura Raicho (ptarmigans) Route Cycling Guide covers key points for all cyclists. (Japanese)Norikurahttps://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/chubu/index.htmlFeb 21, 2022Themed promo videos for the Southern Area uploaded to Chubusangaku National Park channel on YouTube introduce the park’s charm in Japanese. (Japanese)Wide/Accesshttps://norikuradake.jp/en.htmlJan 21, 2022Snowshoe Tour in Goshikigahara Forest offers winter exercise. Takes about 6 hours (9 AM-6 PM) from Jan 5 to Mar 31, must reserve 3 days or more in advance. (Japanese)Mt. Norikurahttps://www.kamikochi-vc.or.jp/en/index.htmlNov 16, 2021Rules in Kamikochi during winterKamikochihttp://www.shirahone.orgApr 19, 2021Bus schedule now easier to use for Matsumoto, Takayama, Norikura, and Kamikochi. Just in time for Golden Week plans. See Alpico Kotsu’s site for more details. (Japanese)Shirahonehttps://alps-sangakukyo.jp/Oct 2, 2022Trio behind Norikura Toilet Project discuss their activities in the 16th in a series of interviews with people who make the Japan Alps part of daily life. (Japanese)Wide/AccessDESTINATIONSThe southern region of the Chubusangaku National Park is made up of the 7 alpine destinations below which can be easily accessed from Takayama and Matsumoto.Learn MoreOKUHIDA ONSENGO HOT SPRINGSTHE HOTAKA MOUNTAIN RANGEKAMIKOCHIMT. NORIKURASAWANDO ONSENNORIKURA KOGENSHIRAHONE ONSENTAKAYAMA●●MATSUMOTOCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSEKAMIKOCHIKamikochi is the park’s most famous scenic spot. Its beginner-friendly trails take visitors through lush forests, with views of the magnificent peaks of the Hotaka range reflected in Taisho Pond. Kamikochi is also the gateway to many of the park’s 3,000-meter-high summits, and hikers and mountaineers flock here to begin their climbs into the clouds.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSETHE HOTAKA MOUNTAIN RANGEThe Hotaka Range includes half of Japan’s peaks over 3,000 meters. The most symbolic is Mt. Yarigatake, often called the Matterhorn of Japan for its sharply tapered peak. Climbing in the Japanese Alps began here with ascetic monks who believed in the divinity of mountains, was popularized after climbs by nineteenth-century European mountaineers, and continues to flourish with today’s legions of modern alpinists.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSENORIKURA KOGENNorikura Kogen is an expansive plateau at the foot of Mt. Norikura. It is known for its easy access, natural beauty, wide variety of year-round outdoor activities, and numerous onsen hot springs. With altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters, the area plays host to visitors looking to enjoy hiking, camping, cycling, fishing, snow sports, and water sports.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSEMT. NORIKURAMt. Norikura is a massive volcanic mountain that, despite its 3,026-meter height, is known as a relatively easy climb. Buses and taxis also ascend the mountain, rising through birch forest via Japan’s highest road to its highest bus stop, beyond the tree line. Lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of Japanese rock ptarmigans, alpine birds that have become beloved mountain mascots.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSESHIRAHONE ONSENShirahone Onsen is an onsen hot-spring village tucked deep inside the steep, forested valleys of Chubusangaku National Park. It is a perfect spot for people who appreciate a peaceful, remote location and are looking to experience the unique culture and customs of a hot-spring resort where everything revolves around relaxation.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSEOKUHIDA ONSENGO HOT SPRINGSA great base from which to explore the national park is Okuhida Onsengo Hot Springs, five cozy communities offering a wide array of hot-spring baths. Nearby, the Shinhotaka ropeway ascends steeply to an observation deck at an elevation of over 2,000 meters, where visitors enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the park’s highest peaks.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSECLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSESAWANDO ONSENSawando is nestled at the footsteps of Kamikochi, in the Northern Japanese Alps, and the Hotaka Mountain Range which is part of the Chubusangaku National Park. Access to Kamikochi is limited to busses and taxis only, but Sawando Onsen has a large bus terminal where these transportation types are available. Sawndo Onsen also has many therapeutic properties, especially for mountain hikers which help one relax after trekking in the wilderness.Learn MoreCLICK ANYWHERE TO CLOSETHINGS TO SEE & DOThis area is full of nature and adventure. Looking for something active?We have lots to choose from. Or maybe you want to rest from your long journey to Japan, a traditional Onsen Ryokan is perfect for rest and relaxation.Learn MoreThis mark shows the orign of distance (when sorting by distance) and/or tourist information centers.SORT BYDISTANCENAMEDESTINATIONALL DESTINATIONKamikochiThe Hotaka Mountain RangeNorikura KogenMt. NorikuraShirahone OnsenOkuhida Onsengo Hot SpringsSawando OnsenTHEMESHIGHLIGHTSEAT & DRINKSTAYONSENACTIVITIESACTIVITY CATEGORYHikingCyclingWinter SportsHIGHLIGHTSEAT & DRINKSTAYONSEN(HOT SPRINGS)ACTIVITIESCLIMBINGEVENTSPLAN YOUR TRIPCheck out these resources to help plan an epic trip to the birthplace of the Japanese Alps.Learn MoreGETTING HEREACCESS WITHIN THE AREASUGGESTED ITINERARIES InstagramDon’t forget to tag your photos with #japanesealpsView Jul 9OpenView Aug 24OpenView Jul 7OpenView Jun 14OpenView May 28OpenView Sep 25OpenEXPERIENCE THE WONDERGEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGYFLORA AND FAUNASUSTAINABILITYTHE ALPS PROMISETHINGS TO SEE & DOHIGHLIGHTSEAT & DRINKSTAYONSEN (HOT SPRINGS)ACTIVITIESCLIMBINGEVENTSDESTINATIONSKAMIKOCHITHE HOTAKA MOUNTAIN RANGENORIKURA KOGENMT. NORIKURASHIRAHONE ONSENOKUHIDA ONSENGO HOT SPRINGSSAWANDO ONSENPLAN YOUR TRIPTHINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWGETTING HEREACCESS WITHIN THE AREASUGGESTED ITINERARIESTOURIST INFORMATION FACILITIESPREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASESNATIONAL PARK BLOGFAQMOVIESLINKSJapaneseTweetHOMEEXPERIENCE THE WONDERGEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGYFLORA AND FAUNASUSTAINABILITYTHE ALPS PROMISETHINGS TO SEE & DOHIGHLIGHTSEAT & DRINKSTAYONSEN (HOT SPRINGS)ACTIVITIESCLIMBINGEVENTSDESTINATIONSKAMIKOCHITHE HOTAKA MOUNTAIN RANGENORIKURA KOGENMT. NORIKURASHIRAHONE ONSENOKUHIDA ONSENGO HOT SPRINGSSAWANDO ONSENPLAN YOUR TRIPTHINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWGETTING HEREACCESS WITHIN THE AREASUGGESTED ITINERARIESTOURIST INFORMATION FACILITIESPREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASESNATIONAL PARK BLOGFAQMOVIESLINKS© Chubusangaku National ParkThis website is run by the Chubusangaku National Park Southern Region Promotion Council.