Nagano's Alps hold everything an outdoor sports enthusiast dreams of. The attractions here include the Kamikochi area with endless trekking possibilities, the Hakuba region and its Olympic-class powder and slopes, and the Senjojiki Cirque, carved by a glacier.

Aug 23, 2023 · Not just a winter destination, a visit to Nagano in the foothills of the Japan Alps offers everything from hiking and forest bathing to SUPing.

The Japanese Alps have figured into some of the Nagano attractions I’ve mentioned so far, which makes sense; The quite literally loom large over the entire prefecture. For some travelers, this means awesome skiing, whether at Hakuba or one of the smaller ski resorts in Nagano.

Walk the paths of mountain ascetics, trek across ancient trails, hike 3,000-meter peaks and take in the majestic scenery of the Japanese Alps.

Apr 26, 2024 · The Northern Alps, also known as the Hida Mountains, is the largest of the three ranges and stretches across Nagano, Toyama, Gifu and Niigata prefectures. The highest peak is Mount Hotaka at 3,190 meters.

The mountainous prefecture of Nagano and the Japanese Alps are Japan’s best-kept secrets. Whilst popular amongst locals, it remains fairly undiscovered amongst foreign tourists. Escape the city, see a different side of Japan and reconnect with nature!

Discover the top things to do in Nagano, a mountainous region in Chubu, known for the rural beauty of Kamikochi, resort-like Karuizawa, or the magic of Matsumoto Castle. A former Winter Oympics host, Nagano is popular for skiing and snowboarding – as well as snow monkeys!

Take ropeways to lofty heights and enjoy incredible views of Nagano's mountains. Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of Japan's great outdoors and reconnect with nature. Ski through the mountains or enjoy the scenery of rural Japan blanketed in snow - or both!

The Central (“Chuo”) Alps in Nagano are an alluring destination for alpinists and nature lovers of all stripes. The Komagatake Ropeway climbs 950 meters in just over seven minutes to a vantage point 2,612 meters above sea level.

Mar 21, 2025 · Nagano is one of the most mountainous and snowiest regions of Japan, home to the Northern Japanese Alps and numerous ski resorts such as the famous Hakuba. The 1998 Winter Olympics put Nagano on the global map, and its reputation as a winter sports paradise remains strong today.