5 Photos
View Gallery- Echigoyuzawa-eki (railroad station), 140m
60 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Station bound for Shin-Hodaka. Get off at Hirayu bus terminal and 5 minutes walk. 80 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station. 50 minutes from Takayama IC on Tokai-Hokuriku EXPWY 60 minutes from Matsumoto IC on Nagano EXPWY
10 minutes by taxi from JR Aso Station. 60 minutes on bus from Kumamoto Koutsu Center bound for Makuradate Onsen. Get off at Aso Onsen Iriguchi, 2 minutes walk.. 50 minutes from Kumamoto IC on Kyushu EXPWY via Ootsu 70 minutes from Hita IC on Kyushu EXPWY
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.