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Castle complex with beautiful views from the castle tower

The Crow Castle in Matsumoto is well worth seeing and you can visit the inside for an entrance fee of 700 yen. The park is free to visit. For visitors to the castle, I recommend bringing socks that won't slip on the wooden floor, because in the castle, shoes have to be carried in a bag and the steps are up to 40cm high.

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 breathtaking landscapes. The area is known as the "Japanese Yosemite Valley." Kamikochi is preserved in its natural state within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, is designated as one of Japan's National Cultural Assets, and is on the list of Special Natural Monuments and Special Places of Scenic Beauty. The main trail stretches from Taisho Pond to Myojin Bridge and spans approximately 10.5 kilometers. This route meanders along the Azusa River, passing iconic landmarks such as Kappa Bridge and Myojin Pond. You are treated to panoramic views of towering peaks, dense forests, and marshlands in the remote mountainous highland valley.

Awesome, view, feeling. Everything is great. Always pay attention to the weather forecast and prepare accordingly!

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, Mount Kintoki is the birthplace of Kintaro. Once you reach the summit of Mt. Kintoki, you will be treated to unforgettable views of the impressive Mt. Fuji. On the south side of the summit, you can see over Sengokuhara to the mountains of Hakone, Lake Ashi and the steaming Owakudani Valley. (Source: DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen)

Koufukuin Temple was founded as a branch of the Hakone Gongen in the Sengoku period (Warring States Period) in the mid-16th century. It was badly damaged in 1590 when Hideyoshi Toyotomi attacked Odawara (the Battle of Odawara). Later, Leyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Tokugawa era, rebuilt the temple. Koufukuin Temple was converted to the Soto sect in the Edo era and was an important parish temple. In the Meiji Restoration government, the temple was abolished because the government boycotted Buddhism. Most of the Buddhist statues and tools kept in the temple were disposed of. Some damaged statues and tools have survived the testament to the prosperity of the area at that time.

Very rustic hut with typical Japanese dishes

Wada Pass from the main Hachiouji side is a very well kept road with big sweeping corners. It is a quite steep in parts and there isn't much of a view at the top. From the top you can continue over towards Fujino and Lake Sagami-ko. You can also park your bike here and walk up to the top of Mt Jimba for some great views. The cafe at Wada Pass states that there is a fee for parking your bicycle there but I have never been asked to pay. Wada Pass may also be accessed from the Daigo line which is longer, with some very steep sections and is a rindo (mountain way) so not very well kept and progress can be hard. The last 100m is a gravel track. Descending from Wada Pass on either side is very fast so care and attention is needed as there are often hikers, cyclists and motor vehicles also using the route.