Geographically, the Japan Alps are located in the central part of Honshu, Japan. High mountain ranges above 3000 meters extend north to south for over 300 Km. These mountain ranges are referred to as “The Roof of Japan”.
・The Northern Alps: Hida Mountain Ranges
・The Central Alps: Kiso Mountain Ranges
・The Southern Alps: Akaishi Mountain Ranges
Nowadays, the Japan Alps have attracted the attention of mountain lovers, skiers, outdoor lovers, and hot spring lovers worldwide who are keen to discover ways to enjoy the distinct mountains of Japan.
Hida Mountain Ranges
Hida Mountains are nestled on Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures.
Major peaks the follow,
- Mount Shirouma, 2932 m
- Mount Tate, 3015 m
- Mount Tsubakuro, 2763 m
- Mount Tsurugi, 2999 m
- Mount Hotaka, 3190 m
- Mount Yari, 3180 m
- Mount Norikura, 3026 m
Kiso Mountain Ranges
Kiso Mountain ranges is nestled in Nagano and Gifu prefectures.
Major peaks of the mountains follow,
- Mount Kisokomagadake, 2955 m
- Mount Hoken, 2931 m
Akaishi Mountain Ranges
Akaishi Mountain ranges is nestled in Nagano, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka prefectures.