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Best mountain destinations in Asia

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Kamikochi
Clear river valley beneath the Hotaka Range
8.5
The wooden Kappa Bridge spans the clear Azusa River beneath the jagged Hotaka peaks. Kamikochi lies at about 1,500 meters in the Northern Japan Alps. Visitors can walk flat riverside paths past marshes and forest. The valley is closed to visitors from mid November until mid April.
Highlights:
  • 🍂 Admire autumn foliage along Kamikochi’s forest trails
  • 🗻 Hike to Myojin Pond surrounded by sacred mountains
  • 🌉 Walk the scenic Kappa Bridge overlooking the Azusa River
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
Northern Alps peaks, snow walls and onsen
8.5
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route links Toyama and Nagano through the Northern Japan Alps. Buses, cable cars and a ropeway carry travelers across the high mountains. In spring visitors walk between snow walls that reach up to 20 meters. The route opens in mid April and closes by late November.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Soak in natural hot springs surrounded by mountain scenery
  • 🏔️ Climb Mount Hotaka or Mount Yari for panoramic views
  • 🥾 Hike through the dramatic alpine landscapes of Kamikōchi Valley
Mount Fuji
Japan's highest peak and sacred volcano
Fuji's symmetrical cone reaches 3,776 meters and is the tallest peak in Japan. The official climbing season runs from July to early September. Hikers on the Yoshida Trail often start at night to see sunrise from the summit. Lake Kawaguchi offers classic views of the mountain without the climb.
Highlights:
  • 🚣‍♀️ Explore Lake Kawaguchi with stunning views of Mount Fuji
  • 🚠 Take a scenic ride on the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
  • 🌄 Climb to the summit for sunrise views and achievement
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