Matsumoto, Japan
Mount Hotakadake (穂高岳)

Popular with hikers and mountaineers, scaling her slopes is a must-do!

Also known as the Leader of the Northern Alps and listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Mount Hotaka in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park is a picture of complete majesty. Mount Hotaka has five beautiful peaks - Okuhotaka, Karasawa, Kitahotaka, Maehotaka and Nishihotaka, providing different levels of adventure to people of differing abilities that want to scale her stunning slopes.


Equipped with a series of welcoming mountain huts scattered across the mountain, Mount Hotaka is well-prepared to host the plethora of hikers and mountaineers scaling her heights. Popular amongst locals and visitors alike, this mammoth of a mountain promises an out-of-this-world climbing experience, complete with unparalleled scenic views. Scaling Mount Hotaka is an experience unlike anything else and is a must-do for anyone with an adventurous spirit.


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Mount Hotaka, Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano-ken 390-1520