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View Gallery- Hotaka-eki (railroad station), 7.1km
Access information
- 20 minutes by taxi from JR Hotaka Station.
- 20 minutes drive from Tyoshina Interchage on Nagano Expressway.
2 minutes walk from Subway Nishi 11 chome Station. 15 minutes on bus from JR Sapporo Station bound for Makomanai Honcho. Get off at Chuo Kuyakusho Mae, and 1 minute on foot. 5 minutes by taxi from JR Sapporo Station.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.