Known as the 'Roof of Japan,' home to the towering Japanese Alps with peaks over 3000 meters. Offers dramatic seasonal changes, from summer heat to heavy winter snows.
Comprising the Hida, Kiso, and Akaishi mountain ranges running through the heart of Honshu, the Japanese Alps are staggeringly beautiful. This is Japan beyond the guidebook, at its most magnificent.
A collection of five Shinto shrines nestled in a sacred mountain forest, known for its ancient cedar trees and spiritual atmosphere. The hike connecting the shrines is a beautiful mini-pilgrimage.