Part of the Hida Mountains and listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Mount Norikura is a stunner situated on the borders of Gifu and Nagano prefectures. The third highest mountain in Japan, this giant beauty is a potentially active volcano and one of the easiest mountains to scale that are of its size in Japan. The peak of Mount Norikura will reward you with incredibly enchanting and breath-taking views of the Northern Alps - well worth the trip up alone.

But this mountain is also frequently haunted by skiers during summer and winter, and her gentle slopes in winter also attract mountaineers and snowboarders. So scale this amazing, colossal mountain whose friendly slopes will prove easy to climb, and be graced with stunning views, before taking part in some of the activities popular with those who make the ascent up Mount Norikura, for an otherworldly and memorable experience.