About
Switzerland-like alpine scenery with cable cars and stunning autumn colors.
Why go
- One of Japan’s Three Sacred Mountains
- Said to be the Switzerland of Japan
- A spiritual and scenic paradise
Must try
- Hikes through the Northern Japanese Alps
- Experience an onsen in Mt. Tateyama
- See the snow walls
- See autumn foliage
- Oyama Honmiya shrine
Pro tips
- Accessible via the Alpine Route (bus/cable car)
- Book tickets one month ahead
- Check the weather before heading here
- Have extra days if possible
- Be prepared to get your heart racing
Good to know
- Requires walking and climbing steps
- Local preserves 80% of the field
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (568 reviews)