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Chubu Sangaku National Park - Northern Japan Alps

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Mount Hotakadake seen from Kamikochi

The Chubu Sangaku National Park (中部山岳国立公園, Chūbu Sangaku Kokuritsu Kōen) roughly encompasses the Northern Japan Alps, a volcanic mountain range that stretches across Toyama, Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, and includes several 3000 meter high peaks and breathtaking hiking courses. Together with the Central Japan Alps and Southern Japan Alps, the Northern Japan Alps were so named for being reminiscent of the European Alps.

The Chubu Sangaku National Park provides spectacular alpine vistas in every season. Popular destinations in the park include Kamikochi, a highland plateau famous for its beautiful mountain scenery; the unique Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route; and Hakuba, one of Japan's leading ski resort. The park is also loved for its outstanding hot springs and autumn colors.

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Attractions

1 Alpine Route

Spectacular route through the Northern Alps.
User rating: 93/100 (109 votes)
Visited by: 227 users

2 Kamikochi

Popular mountain resort in the Japanese Alps.
User rating: 91/100 (126 votes)
Visited by: 283 users

3 Kurobe Gorge

Scenic gorge with a small sightseeing train.
User rating: 85/100 (23 votes)
Visited by: 47 users

4 Okuhida

Hot springs in the mountains above Takayama.
User rating: 84/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 121 users

5 Hakuba

One of Japan's best ski resorts.
User rating: 80/100 (138 votes)
Visited by: 409 users

6 Shirahone Onsen

Small hot spring town known for its milky waters.
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Visited by: 7 users

7 Norikura

Mountain and highland in the Northern Japan Alps.
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Visited by: 22 users

Access and Orientation

How to get to Kamikochi

How to get to Norikura

How to get to Shirahone Onsen

How to get to Okuhida

How to get to Hakuba

How to get to the Alpine Route

How to get to the Kurobe Gorge

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Japanese Links

Chubu Sangaku National Park
Official park website of the Ministry of the Environment.

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Chubu Region
Nagano Prefecture
Toyama Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture

National Parks
Autumn Leaves
Skiing and snowboarding
Where to find snow
Nature

Kamikochi
Norikura
Shirahone Onsen
Okuhida
Hakuba
Kurobe Gorge
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

News and Reports

	October 4, 2012 Alpine Route Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
	October 3, 2012 Grapes and Wines at Katsunuma by schauwecker

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