About
Mountain in the Japanese Alps
Why go
- The japanese alps are a must-add to your japan itinerary
- The reflection at happo pond was moving
- Beautiful, gentle-shaped mountains
Must try
- Climb mt karamatsu
- Happo pond
- Eat cup ramen at the summit hut
- Eat blueberry ice cream
Pro tips
- Start with the happo-alpen line gondola at 8am
- Gondola closes at 4:30pm, making the round trip tight
- The last 2km can be tough
Good to know
- Round trip takes 6-7 hours, day trips are demanding
- The path is rocky and steep in places
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (338 reviews)