9.5
km
return
6.5
hrs
Mt. Senjo-ga-take is a 3033m mountain located in the Minami Alps national park on the border between Nagano and Yamanashi. Senjo-ga-take is one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan and is one of the 20 odd peaks in Japan over 3000 metres.
You can see a wide range of wildlife including the elusive raichou, a bird which only lives at elevations of 2500m or above.
From the summit you get a 360 view of the Minami Alps and on a clear day you can see as far as Mt. Fuji.
6
km
return
3.5
hrs
Mt. Yoro, located near the Mie prefecture border has a beautiful waterfall at the base of the mountain and stunning views over the Gifu farmlands. The hike is not particularly intensive or technical. It's good stuff.
15
km
one-way
5
hrs
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail was used when the more direct route along the Kiso river was flooded.
16
km
one-way
6
hrs
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail includes the villages of Magome and Tsumago, known for their meticulous restauration.
6
km
return
2
hrs
The Nakansendo is an old road that runs from Tokyo to Kyoto. The section, Yabuhara to Narai takes you through a beautiful forested area with views of Mount Ontake into the perfectly preserved area of Narai-juku, which still has some of the original buildings from the Edo period.
17
km
one-way
6
hrs
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail crosses the Usui pass (1200m), marking the border between Gunma and Nagano.
7.4
km
one-way
2
hrs
Traverse a section of the ancient road between Tokyo and Kyoto.
Absorb the history of the stunning post towns (historic rest places) and beautiful waterfalls.
4.5
km
return
90
mins
Riverside path along the Nakatsu river with stepping stone/ bridge crossings, leading to the 20m Uryo Falls and the Stone pillars. Many pools display the iconic "Niyodo Blue" color of the water.
1
km
return
30
mins
Nemaze no Toko is a desginated spot of natural beauty and part of the Central Alps Quasi-National Park. It is located randomly on the side of the road. It is a gorge with perfectly eroded rocks. it is worthwhile checking out if driving past but not going out of your way for.
3.7
km
return
1
hr
Located in the beautiful onsen town of Noboribetsu is the jigokudani, not to be confused with the more famous jigokudani in Nagano which has bathing monkeys. Jigokudani is an amazing volcanic spring that has views you don't really see anywhere else.