The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Japanese Alps
Japanese Alps’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in the Japanese Alps. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Japanese Alps. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Kamikochi, nestled in Japan's Northern Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park, offers a network of trails that are well-maintained paths and are suitable for various skill levels, showcasing the area's …
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The 1,213 m high Mt. Kintoki (also called Mt. Ashigara) is located on the border between the prefectures of Kanagawa and Shizuoka in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. According to legend, …
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Awesome, view, feeling. Everything is great. Always pay attention to the weather forecast and prepare accordingly!
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Beautiful waterfalls on the edge of Nakasendō.
A small detour is necessary, but it is definitely worth it!
A small detour is necessary, but it is definitely worth it!
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From the gondolas of the Hakone Ropeway you have a great view of the sulfur springs
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Most arrive from the east side of Mitake. Be prepared for some scramble up the final meters. Continue path west to to JR Okutama or south (need confidence in navigation for the 1st hundred meters) to JR Musashi-Itsukaiichi
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Around the lake there is a refreshment and restaurant
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In good weather you can see the mountain Fuji.
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Mt. Komagatake is a 1357 meter high lava peak created by Hakone's volcanic eruptions 40,000 years ago. Already 2400 years ago, the summit was used as a holy place.
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Beautiful view of mount fuji (if there are no clouds). The 398 steps up are totally worth it especially in spring and autumn. If you are not a fan of …
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