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The Hotaka range seen from the banks of the Azusa River

Regions — 5 places

KoshinetsuKoshinetsu

Ridgelines of three thousand metres, and the highland wind.

5 destinations

Ridgelines of three thousand metres, and the highland wind.

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Mount Fuji reflected in a lake, seen from an autumn lakeshore

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FUJI

Mount Fuji

Yamanashi / Shizuoka

The mountain that draws this country's outline in a single ridge.

Taisho Pond reflecting autumn forest and the Hotaka range

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KAMIKOCHI

KamikochiNagano · Koshinetsu

A mountain scenic area at an elevation of about 1,500 m, set deep in the Northern Alps in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Along the Azusa River, beneath the Hotaka mountain range, lie Taisho Pond, Kappa Bridge and Myojin Pond.

Mountains / Gorges / Forests

The Northern Alps glowing at sunset, reflected in the paddies

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HAKUBA

HakubaNagano · Koshinetsu

Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. A mountain resort of farmland and villages set against the three Hakuba peaks, including Mount Shirouma at 2,932 m. A base for skiing in winter, and for climbing and the highlands in summer.

Mountains / Snowscapes / Highlands

Snow-capped Mount Asama beyond the streets of Karuizawa

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KARUIZAWA

KaruizawaNagano · Koshinetsu

Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. A highland summer retreat on the southeastern foot of Mount Asama (2,568 m). Developed as a villa area since the Meiji era, it is surrounded by quiet nature, from forest paths to Shiraito Falls.

Highlands / Forests / Waterfalls

Mount Fuji across Lake Yamanaka from an autumn shore

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FUJI GOKO

Fuji Five LakesYamanashi · Koshinetsu

Yamanashi Prefecture. The collective name for Lake Yamanaka, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Lake Shoji and Lake Motosu, lined up along the northern foot of Mount Fuji. Each lake offers a view of Mount Fuji from a different angle, and they are included among the component parts of the World Cultural Heritage site "Fujisan".

Lakes / Mountains / National parks