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Castle towns, thatched villages and mountain trails in central Japan.
The Japanese Alps offer traditional Japan away from the big cities: Matsumoto’s black castle, the merchant streets of Takayama, the thatched gassho houses of Shirakawa-go and trails in the Kamikochi valley. Hot-spring inns and autumn colours make it special.
Known for
- Mountains
- Photography
- Hiking
- Wellness
Best time to visit
The best months for Japanese Alps are April, May, October and November.
Suggested route
5 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1Matsumoto · 2 nights
- 2Takayama · 2 nights
- 3Shirakawa · 1 night