If you’re up for something more adventurous than a day hike, head to Mount Hotaka. This 10,465-foot peak is the highest in Japan’s Northern Alps, and it’s a big draw for campers, hikers ...

Soaring to a height of 2,909 meters, Mt. Nishi-Hotaka lies in the steep Northern Alps and is affectionately known among mountain climbers as "Flower Mountain." In July, snow lingers in the valleys ...