Spectacular panoramic views ✨ Trekking above the clouds at Mt. Norikura!

📍Mt. Norikura | Nagano, Gifu, Japan

Mt. Norikura, the 19th highest peak in Japan, with an elevation of 3,026m⛰️✨ Located at the southern end of the Northern Alps, it is a popular climbing spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced climbers alike! 🏔🚶♂️ From the summit, you can see Mt. Ontake, the Hotaka mountain range, and even Mt. Fuji👀💙

🌿 The charms of Mt. Norikura:
✅ Easy access via the Norikura Skyline & Echo Line, which runs through the highest point in Japan (2,702m above sea level)🚗
✅ Flower fields with blooming alpine plants in summer🌸 Backcountry skiing in winter🎿❄️
✅ Famous as a spot to see the sunrise! If you visit early in the morning, you can encounter a fantastic view of the sea of clouds and the morning sun 🌅

🚗 Access & Parking Information:

・Private car restrictions: There are private car restrictions around Mt. Norikura, so park at the "Hoonokidaira Parking Lot (Gifu side)" or "Norikura Tourist Center Parking Lot (Nagano side)" at the base and use the shuttle bus 🚌

・Shuttle bus (approximately 2,500 yen round trip): From Norikura Kogen (Nagano side) or Honokidaira (Gifu side), it takes about 50 minutes to get to Tatamidaira

🎒 Climbing route (OK for beginners!)

🚶♂️Tatamidaira (2,702m) ➡ Kata no Koya ➡ Kengamine (3,026m) [approximately 90 minutes one way]
At the summit, enjoy the impressive panorama while praying at Norikura Hongu Shrine ⛩️✨

Mt. Norikura is full of charms in every season, so be sure to visit! 🏔💙

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