天蓋山
This mountain offers a relatively easy two-hour hike to the summit, and awards its hikers with spectacular 360-degree views, making it a popular day-trip destination that even families can enjoy.
From the summit, you can see numerous peaks of the Northern Alps, including the Tateyama Mountain Range, Mt. Ontake, Mt. Hakusan, and on clear days you can even see as far as Toyama Bay.
Walk through the green tunnel of dense broadleaf trees and enjoy the diverse plant life shaped by the elevation changes growing along the trail.
After passing Suzume-daira, the trail enters a forest of giant beech trees. The fresh green foliage and the autumn colors of the Japanese maples and beech trees are breathtakingly beautiful.
From the observation deck at the top of Hida's Mount Anbou, visitors can experience one of the most majestic natural occurrences. Asagiri or morning fog, is something which Hida Furukawa does well and on the right day and the stars align you can witness the whole area of Hida and surrounding moun...
Cherry blossom trees can be found almost anywhere you go in Japan, yet each location has its own unique beauty. The sakura (cherry blossoms) in Hida Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture, are no exception. Tucked between the mountains of Gifu, far away from the urban centers of Japan, this small town is host...
