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Top mountain destinations and famous peaks

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Kamikochi
Clear river valley beneath the Hotaka Range
8.5
Kamikochi sits in a valley beneath the jagged peaks of the Hotaka range. Only buses and taxis are allowed in, keeping private cars out of the valley. Visitors walk across Kappabashi Bridge for a classic view of Mount Hotaka. Taisho Pond nearby still shows drowned tree trunks from a 1915 eruption.
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 cuts through snow walls up to 20 meters high each spring. Buses and cable cars carry visitors through, since private cars are banned. Walkers can stroll on foot between the towering snow corridor walls. Mount Tate, one of Japan's three sacred mountains, rises above the route's midpoint.
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
Bhutan
Himalayan monasteries, dzongs and trekking trails
8.5
Gangkhar Puensum rises to 7570 meters as the world's highest unclimbed mountain. Bhutan banned mountaineering above 6000 meters in 1994 out of respect for local beliefs. Trekkers can view the peak from a distance on remote routes near the Tibetan border. No confirmed summit has ever been recorded on this peak.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Admire Himalayan panoramas from Dochula Pass’ 108 chortens
  • 🎉 Join a colorful Buddhist festival at Punakha Dzong
  • 🏔️ Hike to the cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro
Mount Fuji
Japan's highest peak and sacred volcano
Mount Fuji rises to 3776 meters as Japan's tallest peak. Its symmetrical volcanic cone has appeared in art for centuries, including Hokusai's prints. Climbers can hike through the night to reach the crater rim by sunrise. UNESCO listed the mountain as a World Heritage site in 2013.
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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